Tag Archives: Recreate 68

Denver trial of R68 organizer starts Mon.

Posted on January 2, 2009 by NMT

NEWS FROM RECREATE-68- The trial of R-68 organizer Carlo Garcia will begin Monday, January 5, in Denver. Carlo’s arrest was one of the worst cases of racism and police misconduct at the DNC. Below is a video of the incident … Continue reading →

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We get up early to BEAT the crowds

Posted on October 3, 2008 by Marie Walden

The Denver Police Union is selling this t-shirt to raise funds and gloat about their brutish behavior at the DNC. The front of the shirt bears the R-68 logo encased in a circle/slash. The police claim that the t-shirt was … Continue reading →

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Defend Denver with a Kalashnikov

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- I wasn’t sure what this R68 t-shirt meant in advance of the 2008 Denver DNC. Protest organizers were anticipating riot police and a super- weaponized National Guard deployed to secure the city against us peaceful demonstrators. But the AK-47 … Continue reading →

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Denver DNC photographs by others

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Eric Verlo

SUNDAY R68 RALLY (Michael G. Seamans on Flickr.) SUNDAY R68 PARADE (Imiglio, Flickr) SUNDAY R68 PARADE SUNDAY R68 PARADE SUNDAY R68 PARADE- Bill Moyer of the Backbone Campaign SUNDAY R68 PARADE SUNDAY R68 PARADE SUNDAY R68 PARADE SUNDAY R68 PARADE … Continue reading →

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Undercover surveillance has uniform too

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- DNC day 0, Undercover observers.   Could this NOT BE A COP? My goodness the cops had undercover uniforms too! White shirt, tan cargo shorts, white socks, running shoes, camera and backpack. This bicyclist was helping to track Unconventional … Continue reading →

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DNC disruption provided by FOX NEWS

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- Sunday DNC Antiwar Rally. Predictably enough, the only disorder at the DNC protests was instigated by Fox News knave Griff Jenkins. At Recreate 68’s kickoff rally on Sunday, ambush reporter Jenkins tried to rush the stage and force an … Continue reading →

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Tuesday arrests before parade began

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- Tensions mount on third day of DNC protests. R-68’s Carlos is arrested for a too-spirited rebuttal of an anti-gay provocateur. Another participant was arrested for stepping into the street to take a picture. As Backbone Project organizers were trying … Continue reading →

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Fodor’s guide to Denver and the DNC

Posted on August 24, 2008 by NMT

To answer the obvious questions. If you’re worried about tear gas, saturate a bandana in Apple Cider Vinegar, and bring swimming goggles. For a tip of where you’ll find the action in the next several days, below is a list … Continue reading →

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One of these things is not like the other.

Posted on August 24, 2008 by Eric Verlo

One of these things just doesn’t belong. Can you tell which thing is not like the others, By the time I finish my song? Beside the haircut. DENVER- Here are the clues: nondescript dark clothing, no distinguishing logo, requisite black … Continue reading →

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Day before DNC demo training for all

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- Recreate-68 held its day of training for participants in the upcoming DNC demonstrations. Know Your Rights, Health and Safety, Self-defense, Drumming and How to Be a Legal Observer were the more popular sessions. The Denver police held exercises in … Continue reading →

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DNC: preparing to do battle

Posted on August 23, 2008 by Marie Walden

I took the kids to Denver today for some pre-DNC activities orchestrated by RECREATE 68. There were self-defense trainings, Know Your Rights tutorials, drumming instruction and a whole ton of media — local, national and international. There were also cops … Continue reading →

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DNC disruptors disrupted

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- A counter-protester tried to disrupt a DNC protest planning meeting by heckling with a bullhorn. He claimed it was his free speech right, without giving any thought obviously to R68’s right to assemble. Courts have long supported the collective … Continue reading →

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Money making opportunity at the DNC

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- Recreate-68’s Monday 5PM event “Shake Your Money Maker” is about encircling the Denver Mint and levitating it to return the banking system’s hoarded riches to the people. If that doesn’t sound lucrative enough for you, other Take Back the … Continue reading →

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R68 distributes handout for DNC events

Posted on August 21, 2008 by NMT

It’s finally off the press and ready for distribution. Recreate-68’s schedule will be available from the usual suspects along the Front Range and at Civic Center Park anytime from Saturday morning forward. Check with Unconventional Action, Tent State and Code … Continue reading →

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Start of DNC protest is not far from finish

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Eric Verlo

Two addresses of note for next week’s DNC actions: UA Convergence Center, 4301 Brighton Blvd & 38th St, all welcome DNC Detention Center, 38th Ave & York St

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Cindy Sheehan & Public Enemy at DNC

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- DNC demonstration organizers Recreate 68 announced today that Cindy Sheehan will be speaking at its END THE OCCUPATION rally on Sunday. Sheehan will join Cynthia McKinney and other luminaries at the kick-off of R68’s antiwar activities surrounding the DNC. … Continue reading →

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Recreate 68 explains diplomatic silence

Posted on August 17, 2008 by NMT

DENVER- From Recreate 68 e-news flash: “We would like to reiterate the fact that, contrary to reports, all of the events coordinated by R-68 are permitted and legal events and are organized with our statement of non-violence and our statement … Continue reading →

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Second to last meeting for Recreate 68

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Eric Verlo

DENVER- R68 held its second to last organizational meeting Thursday, closing almost a year and a half of preparations for the upcoming DNC. It’s been a long struggle against detractors, traitors and weak links, but the DNC rallies, concerts, marches … Continue reading →

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Green Party-pooper insubordination more embarrassing than imaginable

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Eric Verlo

And I thought I hade a vivid imagination. Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney has issued a press release detailing her explicit intention to participate in the Sunday DNC rally. The letter is very diplomatic but it spells out the … Continue reading →

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Denver Greens turn backs on candidate

Posted on August 14, 2008 by Eric Verlo

Vote Green of course! Try to ignore the louses who presume to speak for them locally. First the Denver Greens fired off press releases insisting that Recreate 68 retract the announcement that Cynthia McKinney would be speaking at the Sunday … Continue reading →

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R68 training sessions, Saturday Aug 23

Posted on August 12, 2008 by NMT

There will be a series of trainings to prepare demonstrators for the events of the DNC week. Trainings are as scheduled Saturday, August 23, starting at noon, in two sessions, 12-3pm and 3-6pm, at Lincoln Park in front of the … Continue reading →

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R68 announces speakers to counter DNC

Posted on August 11, 2008 by NMT

DENVER- The Recreate 68 Alliance has announced its lineup of speakers for the DNC rallies. Among them: Pamela Africa (MOVE), Kathleen Cleaver, Rosa Clemente, Ward Churchill, Jenny Esquiveo (spokesperson for Eric McDavid), Fred Hampton Jr., a recording from Mumia Abu … Continue reading →

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When preaching ‘nonviolence’ promotes violence

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Tony Logan

The division in Denver amongst groups supposedly building protests at the Democratic Party National Convention offers us a prime example of how excessive preaching of ‘nonviolence’ in a religious manner can actually encourage police violence against the protesters who are … Continue reading →

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R68 Festival of Democracy band line-up

Posted on July 30, 2008 by NMT

The R68 Festival of Democracy Music Schowcase fliers have hit the street. The 2-evening lineups includes Boulder bands BLACK SHEEP BRIGADE, DARIO ROSA, NIGHT KITCHEN and WHISKEY BLANKET. Festival of Democracy MUSIC SHOWCASE August 25 3pm SAVAGE FAMILY Illegally Occupied … Continue reading →

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Unconventional Denver DNC schedule

Posted on July 30, 2008 by NMT

From Disruption’08: Denver is currently overflowing with plans from an extremely diverse array of groups for different types of demonstrations, music festivals, street parties and actions that will occur during the entire week of the convention. The many events are … Continue reading →

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