Know Your Rights Training Schedule, NYCLU/ACLU (Visiting Kerry voters should know whats legal in NY)

New York Press ^ | 8/25/04 | Kate Crane

[Libloather]

LISTINGS
The RNC Protests
By Kate Crane
The Convention
Weds., Aug. 25
Know Your Rights training, NYCLU

Get briefed by the New York Civil Liberties Union on your constitutional rights at the protests and what to do if the police infringe upon them. The workshop will cover recent changes to laws, how to interact with police and how to handle being stopped or searched. NYCLU, 520 8th Ave. (betw. 36th St.), 212-344-3005, x266 (rsvp req.); 7.

National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer training

Legal observers perform the crucial task of observing arrests and watching out for any inappropriate police behavior. Fourth Universalist Church, 76th St. (Central Park W.), 212-679-5100; 7.

Thurs., Aug. 26

noRNC Clearinghouse meeting

The Clearinghouse meetings are a network of independent groups and organizations that have been planning to protest the RNC. The goal is to share information and coordinate activities; those just arriving in town should attend. Bring snacks; these things can go long. St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 7:20 (first-timers should arrive early).

I-Witness Video training

Video witnesses use cameras to document arrests and incidents of police misconduct. Last year, the video evidence collected by an I-Witness videographer achieved the unheard-of: a cop in Ireland getting convicted (he'd run over a crowd of people with a car). You can participate whether or not you have a camera—those with cameras need the eyes and ears of at least one companion. St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 521 W. 126th St., (betw. B'way & Amsterdam Ave.), 6:30.

Fri., Aug. 27

Immigrant Workers' Day of Action and Speak-Out

A range of groups will come together for an evening to support issues of immigrants' rights, from fighting sweatshops and racism to building positive community structures. St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 212-330-8172; 4 p.m to 10 p.m.

Critical Mass

This could be the biggest CM of the year, and it's part of the Bike National Convention. For more information on bike events during the RNC, see times-up.org or call the ride line at 212-802-8222. Following Critical Mass, there will be a party at the Frying Pan. Union Sq. N. (17th St.), 7.

Sat., Aug. 28

Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence

This all-day event will bring together youth from around the city and country for skill-sharing, banner-making, workshops, discussions and planning for Sunday's protest. St. Mark's Church, 131 E. 10th St. (2nd Ave.), 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sun., Aug. 29

The World Says No

Otherwise known as "the big march." United for Peace and Justice is suing Bloomberg, Kelly and the Parks commissioner over access to Central Park, so the final destination of Sunday's march is still undetermined. 7th Ave. (14th St.), meet at 10; march leaves at noon.

Million Billionaire March

Join the Bills at 10 a.m. in the park for croquet as they launch their "Get Off the Grass" campaign to privatize Central Park. This is the final stop on the Billionaires' Get on the Limo Tour, in which the satirical theater group drove in an actual limo through a range of swing states professing allegiance to big business, big money, big oil. Fancy dress is required. The Plaza Hotel, Fifth Ave. (59th St.), noon.

The Clandestine Insurgent Revolutionary Clown Army (CIRCA)

The Clandestine Insurgent Revolutionary Clown Army has heard that a big clown convention has come to town, and as part of the big-top delegation, they're wondering why they can't attend; after all, Clown George is rumored to have the best drugs and the most fun. CIRCA will be clowning around the larger march. Those looking for a light-hearted, creative place to plug in should dress in their best clown attire and bring "Mission A-Complicated" signs. Madison Square Park, 5th Ave. (23rd St.), noon.

Mon., Aug. 30

Poor People's Marches Pt. 1 and 2

The first march is permitted and organized by the Still We Rise Coalition, which represents a group of over 35 organizations led by New Yorkers living with HIV/AIDS. That steps off at noon from Union Square and marches to Madison Square Garden for a 2 p.m. rally. The second event, organized by Philadelphia's Kensington Welfare Rights Union, is called "March for Our Lives," and meets at 4 p.m. in front of the U.N. at 45th and 1st Ave.

Critical Art Ensemble Benefit

Back in May, artist and University of Buffalo professor Steve Kurtz woke to find his wife, Hope, dead from cardiac arrest. When police arrived, they saw the Petri dishes and other science-oriented materials he and Hope were using in art projects and immediately arrested him on suspicion of bioterrorism. They confiscated much of his house, and Hope's body. Kurtz now faces 20 years in jail. Attend BASH-croft, a night of post-punk music at OfficeOps to support his legal defense fund. 57 Thames St. (Vandervoot Pl.), 718-418-2509; 8, $6.

Tues., Aug. 31

Day of NonViolent Civil Disobedience & Direct Action

The A31 coalition has created an entire day of resistance. Actions are planned for 4 and 6, with a convergence on Madison Square Garden at 7, in addition to the civil disobedience that groups like the revered War Resisters League are planning. Complete information is available at A31.org or by calling the hotline at 212-561-0746.

[Libloather]

The World Says No

Nancy Reagan started that - eh? Works every time it's tried...

[TheBigB]

What's the old saying..."shoot, shovel, shut up"?

[NYCVirago]

Legal observers perform the crucial task of observing arrests and watching out for any inappropriate police behavior.

Doesn't that say it all?

[NYCVirago]

Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence

Unless they're books that are negative about John Kerry. Then they want to bomb the writers with smear campaigns.

[DocRock]

I watched a 20 min segment on CSPAN of the NYCLU giving the unwashed fliers and info on how to disrupt. Things like "NY has a law that 3 or more people cannot wear masks at the same rally, unless it's a holiday or you are part of a theater group, so it would be good to have some fliers or cards printed up that you belong to an actors group or theatrical group". Also, you don't have to allow searches of your bags in the subway. Nothing like informing any potential terrorist of our weaknesses. I do have this on tape if anyone needs it in the future. I can edit it to a manageable size and post it on a server but the audio will suffer when I crunch the file size down. Just FReep Mail me.

[Libloather]

Then they want to bomb the writers with smear campaigns.

Bring snacks;

[Libloather]

I watched a 20 min segment on CSPAN of the NYCLU...

I may have watched the same thing. It was followed by some leftist WABC-TV newscast. Even THEY said this could look bad for Effin' Kerry.

No kidding. Warm up those water cannons!

[Ben Bolt]

Looks like some of the known are down with the get out the vote message ..

[Libloather]

Looks like some of the known are down...

But can they be cuffed fast enough?

[Ben Bolt]

But can they be cuffed fast enough?

That's a good question . The Mayor basically gave them permission & discount coupons but then again it's NY .

[I still care]

I have an idea. Everyone give them cigarettes and tell them smoking is legal everywhere.

[Libloather]

...& discount coupons...

A reduced rate in some 'tent city'? An extra pattie at the White Castle? More salt on the super-sized fries? I'll be looking forward to watching numbnuts being maced rather that wasting my time with the Olympics.

Bring on the games!

[DocRock]

Click On Image To Watch
Protester Training By
NYCLU Lawyers

Topics covered: Wearing masks, photographing subways, dogs sniffing bags,
and my favorite...THE POLICE CANNOT SEARCH YOUR BAGS IF YOU KNOW YOUR
RIGHTS, EVEN IN THE SUBWAY!
I'm sure terrorist everywhere are going to love these training seminars.

[Libloather]

Yep - that's the one...

[DocRock]

Feel free to link to it or pass it around. I have more fun vids on my homepage.

[Reactionary]

I guess it's time for the genetic rejects to huddle and fornicate for a while in New York.

Stupid herd animals do that.

[Reactionary]

I guess it's time for the genetic rejects to huddle and fornicate for a while in New York.

Stupid herd animals do that.