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According Obama Global Capitalism Is an 'Abstraction,' Not Worth Protesting

On the eve of the G-20 summit last week, President Barack Obama gave a long interview to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, in which he said that even during his days as a community organizer in Chicago he was never a big fan of mass protests.  More...

G20 Fails on Climate Change

September 25, 2009 by Morgan Goodwin

IMG_8818.JPGAction Factory photos from today's protest march as part of the People's March.  More...

One Greenpeace activist to return to court [Tribune-Review]

By Bobby Kerlik TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, September 24, 2009

One of the 14 Greenpeace activists arrested yesterday scaling bridges to unfurl banners plans to ask an Allegheny County judge today for a reduction in his bail after he was jailed on an outstanding warrant from Japan.

Jonathan Batchelor, 31, of Portland, Ore., was detained on $75,000 bail after prosecutors last night informed District Judge Carla Swearingen that he was wanted in Japan.  More...

Climate Change: Off the G-20 Agenda? [The Nation]

By Robert S. Eshelman, September 23, 2009

Tuesday afternoon, US District Court Judge Gary Lancaster rejected a request by the ACLU of Pennsylvania and the Center for Constitutional Rights for an injunction against the Pittsburgh Police. The lawyers alleged in the suit that local law enforcement has been systematically harassing and carrying out unconstitutional searches and seizures of members of two G-20 protest groups--the Seeds of Peace Collective and the Three Rivers Climate Convergence (3RCC). The judge refused to restrain the police and suggested that if police conduct warrants damages claims, then the ACLU should file suit. The ACLU says it will pursue such claims.  More...

Months of Climate Activism Paying Off Today

September 21, 2009 by Morgan Goodwin

I'm thrilled because I feel like months of hard-work on climate advocacy around the world is paying off right now, big time. Just take a glance at the reports from around the world pouring in from the Global Climate Wake-Up Call.

Today in Pittsburgh, I helped organize a wake-up call flash mob, which was swamped by media all hungry for the story on G20 protests. We delivered with a perfectly executed action with dozens of media outlets, live TV and some pretty clear visuals: We need climate action from world leaders in Copenhagen.
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Gordon Brown to Attend Copenhagen: Flash Mob Today at 12:18

September 21, 2009 by Morgan Goodwin

Breaking news: Gordon Brown says he will encourage other world leaders to attend the Copenhagen Climate negotiations. He is the first major world leader to commit to the historic conference.

Today, the Avaaz Action Factory is hosting a global climate wake-up call event.

A 'flash-mob' of people will converge on sleeping G20 leaders today at 12:18 to wake them up to the need for bold climate action. Gordon Brown is expected to be in attendence. Citizens will converge with their cell phone alarms held high, waking up the world leaders with a quick chant, followed by a photo-op.  More...

Why I oppose the G20: Anna Pinto, from Imphal, India, and calling for real solutions (VIDEO)

Anna Pinto is an internationally-known outspoken supporter on climate justice based in the Northeast region of India. She is visiting Pittsburgh this week in order to discuss climate justice and alternatives to G20 policies with those who envision a better world beyond, and without, the G20.

“My family suffers because of contaminated and poor water quality. My own family, in my home,” says Pinto.VIEW VIDEO of Anna Pinto, "Why I Oppose the G20"  More...

Making the Grade for the World’s Poorest?

New Report Finds G-20 Falling Short of Development Pledges, Outlines Key Actions Needed at Pittsburgh Summit
For Immediate Release
September 16, 2009
Contact: Selena Shilad: 202-550-2547 or  More...

Press Contact
Contact Name: 
Margot Friedman
Group: 
Jubilee US Network
Contact Phone: 
202-332-5550

Why is the “greenest city” silencing green voices?


Environmental advocates hoping to influence G20 climate commitments are surprised to find that Pittsburgh is showcasing its green recovery while stalling permits and planning for a major crackdown on free speech activities during the summit.  More...

Press Contact
Contact Name: 
Julie Erickson
Group: 
Avaaz.org
Contact Phone: 
413-687-1987
Contact Email: 
julie@actionfactories.org

Council gets an earful on G-20 rules [Post-Gazette]

Proposed new rules meant to help police handle G-20 protests faced a barrage of verbal rotten eggs yesterday at a Pittsburgh City Council public hearing, and appear to be headed for a close vote.  More...

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