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Porn protesters push the weirdness envelope at the DNC

By | 08.28.08 | 2:30 pm

On day 3 of the DNC, it’s official: we’ve seen it all on the protest front. An organization calling itself Stop Bird Porn marched on Denver’s 16th Street Mall Wednesday, warning people that “bird watchers are voyeurs who seek vicarious sexual gratification in the woods” by observing “God’s defenseless creatures mating.”

DNC protesters use bullhorns to spread hate

By | 08.27.08 | 2:13 pm

It’s been a battle of the bullhorns this week in Denver.

Protesters from all walks of life and all points of view are walking up and down 16th Street Mall making sure their message is heard by everyone within a two-block radius.

From anti-war activists to the Official Street Preachers who spew hateful remarks about gay and lesbians, non-Christians, children, basically anyone who is not a born-again Jesus lover.

Recreate 68 trains DNC protesters

By | 08.24.08 | 11:56 am

Organizers from the group Recreate 68 held a protester training in Civic Center Park Aug. 23 on the fine art of drum circles, legal observer skills and self-defense techniques.

Denver Mayor’s Office Speaks On Police Equipment For Dem Convention

By | 04.23.08 | 3:00 pm

The Denver Police Department is using taxpayer money to buy new security equipment for the Democratic National Convention in August, and according to the city’s mayor’s office, information on what materials are being purchased and the costs will not be

Attorneys Hold ‘Know Your Rights’ Training for Democratic Convention

By | 04.14.08 | 4:05 pm

Throughout the week attorneys will be conducting training to teach prospective demonstrators protesting at the Democratic National Convention in Denver how to react to common scenarios involving police.

Denver Police Stocking Up For Convention, But Won’t Disclose Equipment

By | 04.03.08 | 8:40 am

The Denver Police Department is using taxpayer money to buy new security equipment in preparation for the Democratic National Convention in August but is refusing to disclose exactly what the purchases are, saying that revealing the information would be “contrary

Protesters Commandeer DNC-Friendly Web Sites

By | 01.22.07 | 6:11 pm

Terming it a “lack of foresight” on the part of the Democrats, a group of Colorado activists have snagged a half-dozen 2008 Democratic National Convention related Web domain names  – and secured another bundle of sites designed to…