Here's a list of events coming up in your state this week. The list will continue to grow, probably by the hour, so keep checking back in. Use the sign-up form to the right and one of our organizers will be in touch with more information about the event.
Note: these are not all SEIU events - most are sponsored by other unions, but everyone is welcome to attend
Events on Monday February 21, 2011 (All times local)
Indiana
Rally
Time: 9 A.M.
Location: Indiana State Capitol
Address: 302 W Washington St - Indianapolis, IN
Montana
Rally
Time: 2 P.M.
Location: Montana State Capitol
Address: 1301 East 6th Avenue - Helena, Montana
Nevada
Rally
Time: 12 P.M.
Location: Nevada State Capitol
Address: 101 North Carson Street - Carson City, NV 89701
North Carolina
Rally
Time: 12 P.M. Location:
Address: 1 East Edenton Street - Raleigh, NC 27601
Oregon
Rally
Time: 12 P.M.
Location: State Capitol
Address: 900 Court St. NE - Salem, OR 97301
Texas
Candlelight March and Vigil
Time: 6:45 P.M.
Location: Meet at TX AFL-CIO
Address: 1106 Lavaca St. - Austin, TX. 78701
Wisconsin
Rally
Time: All Day
Location: State Capitol
Address: 2 East Main Street - Madison, WI. 53702
Events on Tuesday February 22, 2011 (All times local)
California
Vigil
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: State Capitol West Steps
Address: 1315 10th Street - Sacramento, CA 95814
Colorado
Rally
Time: 12:00 P.M.
Location: Colorado State Capitol
Address: 200 East Colfax Avenue (West Steps) - Denver, CO. 80203
Iowa
Rally
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Iowa State Capitol
Address: 1007 East Grand Avenue - Des Moines, IA
Maryland
Rally
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lawyers' Mall, Maryland State House
Address: 100 State Circle - Annapolis, MD. 21401
Massachusetts
Rally
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: State House
Address: 1 Ashburton Pl - Boston, MA 02108
Massachusetts
Rally
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: City Hall Steps
Address: 36 Court Street - Springfield, MA 01103
Minnesota
Rally
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Minnesota State Capitol
Address: 75 Constitution Ave - St. Paul, MN 55101
New Mexico
Rally
Time: 12:15 PM
Location: East Side of the State House
Address: 490 Old Santa Fe Trl # 219 - Santa Fe, NM 87501
Rhode Island
Rally
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Rhode Island State House
Address: 90 Smith St - Providence, RI 02903
Vermont
Rally
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Vermont State Capitol Building
Address: 115 State Street - Montpelier, VT. 05602
Wisconsin
Rally
Time: All Day
Location: State Capitol
Address: 2 East Main Street - Madison, WI. 53702
Events on Wednesday February 23, 2011 (All times local)
Connecticut
Rally
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: State Capitol Building, West Steps
Address: 210 Capitol Avenue - Hartford, CT. 06106
Georgia
Rally
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: State Capitol Building
Address: 206 Washington St - Atlanta, GA, 30334
Pennsylvania
Rally
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Lackawana Court House
Address: 200 Adams Avenue - Scranton, PA 18503
Events on Thursday February 24, 2011 (All times local)
Ohio
Protest against Governor Kasich
Time: 4:00 PM
Location: Canton Civic Center
Address: 1101 Market Ave N. - Canton, Oh 44702
Some are calling this "The Heartland Revolution" and now the efforts will be to take this nationwide as other Unions and MarxoFascists are now jumping on the bandwagon to spread this fire across the country - so they can "Burn it all down".
February 21st, 2011, 20:43
vector7
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This week, Heartland Revolution hit the road to Wisconsin! We were on the ground in the state capital rallying for workers’ rights. Rights like collective bargaining are essential for millions of working class Americans and, once again, Republicans either don’t get it, or just don’t care. So, the people took to the streets to make their voices heard!
Protecting American families from corporate fat-cats is a crucial part of maintaining a healthy working-class. That’s why Heartland Revolution is dedicated to fighting for Blue Collar workers where it is needed most.
On Thursday and Friday we were in Ohio where workers are rallying to secure their rights. We’ll keep you updated on facebook and twitter @heartlandrev. These demonstrations, while not romantic in the eyes of the national media, are perfect examples of regular people coming together to effect change.
As the working families revolution rages on tonight as the protests continue to grow in Wisconsin and now it is spreading to several states throughout America. This coming Monday protests are scheduled in Indianapolis, Indiana with the following schedule:
Monday, February 21, 2011 beginning at 9:00 a.m. (*NOTE TIME CHANGE DUE TO RTW HEARING)
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
Thursday, February 24, 2011 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
As of right now protests are going to start in Iowa on Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. on the west steps of the Iowa Capitol.
As of right now protests are going to start in Ohio on Tuesday, February 22 at 1 p.m. at the Ohio Capitol.
Stay tuned as more details arrive and by all means do everything you can to mobilize to any of these protests to help protect working families.
February 21st, 2011, 20:44
American Patriot
Re: America will face Riots, Marches, and Revolution
It's revolting allright.
Because the Right isn't out shooting people like the left has been trying to induce and incite, they decided to ghet out, get snotty and cause trouble themselves.
Soon enough if this shit continues long enough the Right WILL be shooting the LEFT.
February 21st, 2011, 20:48
vector7
Re: America will face Riots, Marches, and Revolution
Yesterday, a pro-union thug was arrested for trying to sabotage the sound system at the tea party rally in Madison, Wisconsin. I was standing up near the stage and completely missed this due to the size of the massive crowd.
"He was really angry, violent and not a fan of free speech... They're not nice people."
February 22nd, 2011, 00:29
catfish
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Since when is the government a corporate fat cat? These people make no sense.
February 23rd, 2011, 15:57
Ryan Ruck
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Wisconsin state senators who miss two or more session days will no longer get paid through direct deposit. They’ll have to pick up their checks in person on the Senate floor during a session.
The new rule is aimed at forcing the return of 14 Senate Democrats who have been hiding in Illinois since Thursday. They fled the state to stall a vote on an anti-union bill, and have threatened to stay away until Republican Gov. Scott Walker agrees to compromise.
Tuesday’s vote was along party lines. The three Republicans on the Committee on Senate Organization voted for it and the two Democrats opposed it.
The measure applies to paychecks, per diem checks, and any expense reimbursements. The absent senators will have to collect their checks from the Senate majority leader.
February 23rd, 2011, 16:07
American Patriot
Re: America will face Riots, Marches, and Revolution
The men and women who are physically there need to simply say enough is enough, and rule themselves to have enough people to vote, and lock out the missing legislators.
Hell, if the legislators don't want to do the People's Business, they should be FIRED outright.
February 23rd, 2011, 16:39
Ryan Ruck
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Well, the interesting thing is that they can vote on non-financial matters. Sounds like a perfect opportunity to jam some Conservative bills through. Wonder why that isn't happening... Not sure they can change parliamentary rules though.
February 23rd, 2011, 16:48
American Patriot
Re: America will face Riots, Marches, and Revolution
I would think that a little bit of legislative tyranny aimed at the missing people would bring their asses back to work ASAP.
Doesn't MATTER if they CAN legally change the rules - just change them.
Think about it a minute... if the partner in a business isn't the one usually making decisions and is suddenly thrust into the position of doing so because the other partner is missing, on vacation or just gone, then whatever the guy making decisions does STICKS.
While there are certainly parliamentary rules in place so what? Throw them out.
If nothing else it will piss everyone off enough to make them come back to work. If not, tough on them.
February 23rd, 2011, 16:56
Ryan Ruck
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I've wondered if the Governor can't declare a State of Emergency and do just that. What would the procedure be if a disaster took out a large number of reps?
February 23rd, 2011, 17:06
American Patriot
Re: America will face Riots, Marches, and Revolution
Continuity of government....
From Wiki (and I know it is much more extensive than what I'm about to post, I've been to most of those places listed, and I've "Played" the President of the United States on two separate occasions personally....
An E-6 Mercury, is USSTRATCOM's Airborne Command Post, designed to take over in case USSTRATCOM's headquarters is destroyed or incapable of communicating with strategic forces.
NORAD owns and operates a Mobile Consolidated Command Center
February 23rd, 2011, 18:19
vector7
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Sometimes it's necessary to get out on the streets and "get a little bloody," a Massachusetts Democrat said Tuesday in reference to labor battles in Wisconsin.
Rep. Michael Capuano (D-Mass.) fired up a group of union members in Boston with a speech urging them to work down in the trenches to fend off limits to workers' rights like those proposed in Wisconsin.
"I’m proud to be here with people who understand that it’s more than just sending an email to get you going," Capuano said, according to the Dorchester Reporter. "Every once and awhile you need to get out on the streets and get a little bloody when necessary."
Political observers have been the lookout for potentially incendiary rhetoric in the wake of January's shooting in Tucson, Ariz., where Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D) survived an assassination attempt, six were killed, and 12 others were injured.
Political rhetoric has become especially heated in Madison, Wis., where Republican Gov. Scott Walker has proposed major labor reforms that sparked more than a week's worth of rowdy protests at the state capitol.
"We take security seriously, whether it's for me, the lieutenant governor and all 132 members of the state legislature, Democrats or Republicans alike, because there's a lot of passion down here," Walker said Tuesday on MSNBC about his safety in Wisconsin. "And particularly when we see people coming in being bussed in from other states, that's what worries us."
Capuano made his remarks before a crowd of union members in Boston, along with other members of the state's congressional delegation. Massachusetts has an influential union population that could loom large over the 2012 Senate race. Capuano is considering getting in that race to challenge Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) next fall.
“This is going to be a struggle at least for the next two years. Let’s be serious about this. They’re not going to back down and we’re not going to back down. This is a struggle for the hearts and minds of America,” Capuano told union members.
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February 23rd, 2011, 20:17
American Patriot
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Quote:
“This is going to be a struggle at least for the next two years. Let’s be serious about this. They’re not going to back down and we’re not going to back down. This is a struggle for the hearts and minds of America,” Capuano told union members.
ABSOLUTELY evidence for Commies in the chicken coop. They are INCITING the people to fight the government.
They couldn't incite the right to do it, so they will incite the left now.
And it will get bloody.
February 23rd, 2011, 21:33
vector7
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Be rest assured this Administration will never let a crisis go to waste.
We are living in the beginnings of an Axis nightmare to successfully destroy America if these useful idiots are not stopped.
They are in the process of lowering our defenses and destroying whats left of our economy leaving us ripe for Civil War and or Invasion.
February 23rd, 2011, 22:01
vector7
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Originally Posted by ninepointfive The Northern Colorado Tea Party, of which I'm a member, held a counter protest to the SEIU on Tuesday. My good friend John Weins on fife, and yours truly on drums.
I think we can all say we handled this with class. Lesley Hollywood and the Northern Colorado Tea Party arrived at the rally to be an active organizer and give us a voice for cutting government spending in support of WI Gov. Scott Walker, meanwhile the unions are pleased to exploit or pay people to show up.
Public employee unions who play power politics on the taxpayer dollar are an oxymoron, as well stated by my friend Matt Arnold from Clear the Bench, Colorado in this Denver Post video. Article -- Video
Lesley Hollywood, who I hold in high regard, states the issue very well on Colorado's local fox news as, "Collective bullying on the backs of the taxpayers". Video -- Article
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Originally posted by Rick:
Quote:
The men and women who are physically there need to simply say enough is enough, and rule themselves to have enough people to vote, and lock out the missing legislators.
Hell, if the legislators don't want to do the People's Business, they should be FIRED outright.
Exactly my thoughts.
February 25th, 2011, 23:27
vector7
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The Los Angeles Times reports that President Obama, the community organizer-in-chief, is in the process of recruiting an entire army of community organizers to "strengthen our democracy," The "Summer Organizer Program" is being put together by President Obama's campaign arm, Organizing for America, one of the organizations involved in supporting and organizing protests in Wisconsin, Ohio and Indiana.
If you apply and are selected, you'll be trained in the basic organizing principles that have helped to build and power this movement, and you'll be assigned to a specific community where you'll get to work organizing supporters.
According to Organizing for America, anyone signing up would have to be available from June 4 through August 6 and would have to be willing to work for free. College students can get credit for participating in the program, however.
Housing is not guaranteed for those who travel out of state, and transportation expenses will not be reimbursed. Volunteers are required to work for at least 20 hours.
Basically, those who sign up will be doing campaign work for President Obama for free.
The Times writes:
Their job will involve recruiting additional Obama workers, running Obama-related events, knocking on doors to talk of Obama "and lay new groundwork to carry this movement forward for years to come."
"In the end," the Obama campaign appeal says of the community organizer corps, "their work will take our grassroots power to an impressive new level."
According to the Times, millions of supporters and former donors received an appeal by email Tuesday night. The appeal included testimonials of Obama supporters:
The appeal cites as one role model Nikki Giancola who underwent the training, then quit her middle school teacher's job to become a regional Obama field director and the satisfaction she felt "in helping millions of people."
Another community organizer, Paras Patel, tells of one unforgettable moment actually meeting the leader for whom they all labor, President Obama. "He shook my hand," Patel recounts, "and told me that he was proud of me."
If any of this sounds somewhat familiar, it should.
During the Soviet era, a youth organization was formed to organize "young people aged 14 to 28 that was primarily a political organ for spreading Communist teachings and preparing future members of the Communist Party," according to Encyclopaedia Brittanica Online.
Some might also see similarities to the Hitler Youth of Nazi Germany.
The Times concludes by observing:
No mention of an Obama organizer flag, uniform -- or salute.
March 1st, 2011, 00:58
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Nation of Islam leader Minister Louis Farrakhan predicted on Sunday that America faces imminent uprisings that mirror those in the Middle East.
“What you are looking at in Tunisia, in Egypt … Libya, in Bahrain … what you see happening there … you’d better prepare because it will be coming to your door,” Farrakhan said in a booming voice, thousands of followers cheering in his wake.
Farrakhan also called on President Barack Obama to allow protesters to march, urging the president not to attack innocent people when they do.
The controversial minster spoke to a packed house at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont as part of the 81st annual celebration of Saviours' Day, which marks the birth of the faith’s founder, W. Fard Muhammad.
The keynote address, titled “God will send saviours,” capped a weekend of workshops focused on health, preparing for natural disasters and unidentified flying objects. The Nation of Islam believes in a UFO called “the wheel” or “the Mother Plane.”
Farrakhan has described a 1985 religious experience in which he ascended into a flying saucer and heard the voice of Elijah Muhammad predicting historical events that came to pass.
For about four hours, Farrakhan spoke and jumped from topic to topic, citing religious texts.
He praised Scientology and its founder L. Ron Hubbard.
Farrakhan extolled the virtues of Scientology and its auditing process, which is considered spiritual counseling by its members.
“L. Ron Hubbard is so exceedingly valuable to every Caucasian person on this earth,” Farrakhan said.
“… L. Ron Hubbard himself was and is trying to civilize white people and make them better human beings and take away from them their reactive minds … Mr. Hubbard recognized that his people have to be civilized,” Farrakhan said to a cheering crowd.
March 1st, 2011, 14:03
American Patriot
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Wow... what a loser.
March 1st, 2011, 18:02
vector7
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Terry Jones, the small-time pastor known for stirring up big-time controversy, is at it again. The controversial Florida preacher first lit a spark when he called for people around the world to burn copies of the Muslim Quran to protest the construction of the Ground Zero mosque in New York, a call he later rescinded. A former hotel manager, Jones, who worked as a missionary in Europe for 30 years, took over as head of the Dove World Outreach Center, a fundamentalist Christian church in Gainesville, Fla., in 1996.
Now, as Muslims are invited to demonstrate their support for Shariah law in front of the White House Thursday, Jones is headed to Washington to lead a counter-protest to “radical Islam.”
“By no means will we allow our Constitution to be attacked, our Constitution to be changed, our Constitution to be altered,” the counter-protest group’s Facebook page reads. “Let us join together in unity. Let us stand up, stand strong and speak loudly!
“Now is the time that we make a very, very clear statement to radical Islam.”
As we’ve reported, notorious UK Muslim cleric Anjem Choudary is leading a group of protesters in a march to support Islamic Shariah law for the United States. Choudary’s group plans to rally in front of the White House Thursday afternoon.
Jones is joining Stand Up America, a conservative-leaning group in marching from the Lincoln Memorial to the White House.
“It is necessary that we set very clear lines for Muslims that are here in America,” Jones says. “They are welcome to be here. They are welcome to worship. They are welcome to build mosques. But we do expect them to honor and obey our Constitution. If they desire to change our Constitution, in other words to institute Sharia, then these Muslims are no longer welcome in our country.”