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Justice for J6 rally in Washington, D.C.
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It’s mostly press and police, about about an hour away from the rally start time
The U.S. Capitol Image
Some “justice for J6” supporters are arriving
“Justice for J6” rally Image
“Justice for J6” organizer addressing the press Image
Organizers waiting for the rally to start
A “justice for J6” supporter in front of the capitol Image
A talking point amongst “justice for J6” supporters Image
Most of the rally looks like this Image
Capitol police are out, taking security seriously for this event.
A handful of counter protesters Image
Joe Kent is running against a Republican incumbent in Washington’s 3rd district for voting for impeachment.

Kent is here in support of J6 participants.
This man chose love.
(This is a Portland subtweet) Image
Joe Kent says he believes the election was stolen and that Biden is not “legitimate”, he says he wants an investigation to “prove” it was (or wasn’t) stolen.
Supporters pray before rally Image
Just before the speaker sang the national anthem, this man spoke up and everyone got silent, he announced his name and said “I am the master of the universe.”

The speaker was like “ok.” and started singing.
The “justice for J6” supporters number in the dozens
The United States capitol Image
Riot police surround a man being detained by Capitol police
Joe Kent’s speech 1/2
Joe Kent speech 2/2
Organizer Matt Braynard chants “USA!” at a rally in defense of those charges with Capitol insurrection
One counter protester says “fuck the proud boys”
Some arguing but police are separating people
The rally is over, metropolitan police taking in the shade. Image
Street vendors selling maga hats, ice cream, and water Image
Political theater Image
3 hours later, union square is nearly empty. Image
I am out of the Capitol.

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May 13
New: CHP isn’t supposed to aim less-lethal munitions at protesters’ heads and fire into crowds. It did at UCLA.

We found at least 25 instances in which officers appeared to aim their weapons at the eye-level of protesters or fired them into crowds.

calmatters.org/justice/2024/0…
Law enforcement officers across the state are trained that these types of munitions “shall not be aimed at the head, neck or any other vital organs,” according to guidelines from California Commission on Peace of Officers and Standards Training.

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@CalMatters CHP said some protestors became “assaultive and posed an immediate threat” by “launching objects and weapons”

“some officers used kinetic specialty rounds to protect themselves”

L.A. District Attorney says no cases of assault have been brought to them

calmatters.org/justice/2024/0…
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May 2
At UCLA as police move in to dispurse protestors and dismantle the pro-Palestinian encampment.

For @CalMatters
Inside the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA as protestors stand their ground, defying police order to disburse.
9:07pm inside the pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA Image
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Los Angeles-

Happening now at UCLA: counter protestors are clashing with pro-Palestinian demonstrators, attempting to tear down the Gaza encampment.
Counter protestors are in a full on brawl with pro-Palestinian demonstrators at UClA.

Some counter protestors have been using sticks to try strike the hands of demonstrators holding the fence.

Both sides are using pepper spray in exchanges.

No police in sight.
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No police in sight.
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Protestors calling for a Ceasefire in Gaza have blocked the 110 southbound freeway in Los Angeles
About 50 protestors are staging an act of civil disobedience, shutting down the 110 freeway during rush hour in Los Angeles.

Half a dozen Highway patrol officers are at the scene now.
Protestors are holding the freeway, highway patrol officer are about 100 feet away watching for now.

There are about a dozen commuters who have gotten out of their cars and are arguing with protestors about blocking the freeway.
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The story of the search and rescue of the Seven Oaks community in the mountains of the San Bernardino National Forest, cut off from the world during Tropical Storm Hilary.

For @nytimes with @alishajucevic (1/30)
It starts with Greg Fink, whose lived in Seven Oaks for over 40 years.

Greg & his wife fled during the storm, literally running to saftey.

Now he’s back and on a mission:

First: Get home to feed his cats, who haven’t eaten in 2 days.

Next: Help the people stranded. (2/30)
Tropical Storm Hilary reigned down Sunday night, overflowing the Santa Ana River.

Fast moving storm water destroyed everything in it’s path, Shredding trailer homes, trees, even taking the road with it.

31 people still inside Seven Oaks were now cut off without an exit. (3/30)
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Jul 21, 2023
At the Chino Valley School Board meeting the board is voting on a policy that would out trans students.

The policy would require teachers to notify parents within 72 hours if a student wishes to be identified by a pronoun other than the one “listed on their birth certificate” Image
California Attorney General Bonta issued a statement today expressing “serious concern” over the proposed Parental Notification policy that Chino Valley Board is considering.

“New%20Board%20Policy%205020.1%20–%20Parental%20Notification”docx%20%282%29.pdf https://t.co/7ESqDy8La3oag.ca.gov/system/files/a…
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The school board has already ejected a few attendees for “unruly behavior” (they cheered or shouted)

The crowd is a mix of parents, pride supporters, and anti-LGBTQ groups that are wearing the “leave our kids alone” t-shirts that were seen in the Glendale protests last month.
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