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Four members of CODEPINK arrested

By Andy Birkey | 09.03.08 | 8:24 pm

Four members of the CODEPINK women’s peace movement were arrested Wednesday afternoon. The women, Desiree Fairooz, 52, of Arlington, Texas; Toby Blome, 53 of El Cerrito, Cali.; Kit Siemen, 50, of Quilcene, Wash.; and Nancy Mancias, 38, of San…

MnIndy Video: Anonymous riot cops snatch protesters near Palin bus, GOP delegate cries foul

By Andy Birkey | 09.03.08 | 4:10 pm

As protesters targeted vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin as her tour bus arrived at the Minneapolis Hilton, three street medics assisting protesters were snatched by unmarked security in riot gear who refused to identify who they were. They had no badges or other identification, just beige uniforms with black riot gear. You can see the video in larger format below.

RNC protest arraignments: Court sets high bails, sends juveniles to adult lockup

By Chris Steller | 09.03.08 | 11:03 am

Court action on RNC arrests, which started slowly Tuesday, should hit high gear today to meet a midday deadline for demonstrating probable cause on people detained at Monday’s protests.
The pace picked up just a bit Tuesday afternoon at…