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Thousands gather in Indonesian anti-graft rallies

Students threw rocks at police who returned fire with tear gas and water cannons during one of several rallies across Indonesia on Wednesday to demand government action to end widespread corruption among politicians, police and other public officials.

What Comes After Pro-Immigration Rallies?

Manuel Aguilar feels uneasy in supermarkets and other public spaces, and he's careful not to drive over the speed limit for fear that a traffic stop could lead to his deportation.

Thousands in NYC Protest Immigration Bill

Thousands of immigrant rights supporters formed a line stretching more than a mile long Saturday as they marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, waving flags from more than a dozen countries as they demonstrated against possible immigration reform in Congress.

Protests Over Immigration Bills Continue

Tens of thousands of students walked out of school in California and other states Monday, waving flags and chanting slogans in a second week of protests against legislation to crack down on illegal immigrants.

Size of L.A. March Surprises Authorities

Thousands of immigration advocates marched through downtown Los Angeles in one of the largest demonstrations for any cause in recent U.S. history.

Immigration March Draws 500,000 in L.A.

Immigration rights advocates more than 500,000 strong marched in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, demanding that Congress abandon attempts to make illegal immigration a felony and to build more walls along the border.

Immigration Rallies Draw Thousands Nationwide

Thousands of people across the country protested Friday against legislation cracking down on illegal immigrants, with demonstrators in such cities as Los Angeles, Phoenix and Atlanta staging school walkouts, marches and work stoppages.

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Iran bans foreign media cover as student rally nears
Source: Yahoo! News

TEHRAN (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday banned foreign media from reporting on a student rally next week that authorities fear could turn into a new round of protests against June's disputed presidential election.

Bernard Goldberg blasts FOX News for cheerleading the Tea Parties, calls 'reporters' liars
Source: Crooks and Liars

Bill o'Reilly decided to discuss with Bernard Goldberg why Fox is attacked.

The DC 9/12 Rally: A Lone Protester Stands Up for the Public Option
Source: Examiner

Interview with a progressive activist who went alone to protest against the health-care reform addicts at the Beck-sponsored 9/12 rally in DC. One of the surprises of the interview is the empathy he feels towards his political opponents.

American Freedom/Grandmother's Stepping up....
Source: The Other McCain, American Spectator

Robert Stacy McCain "The Other McCain" is a funny knowledgable blogger/reporter who I met at the RightOn Convention sponsored by Americans for Prosperity in Pittsburgh, Pa.

We need a history lesson about Nazis
Source: MiamiHerald.com

I hope this column makes you sick.

Not about "parties or politics"? Fox News promotes anti-Dem "Tea Party Express"
Source: Media Matters for America

On July 28, The Fox Nation promoted Our Country Deserves Better PAC's "Tea Party Express," which is dedicated to opposing Democratic officeholders.

Witnesses report fierce clashes on Tehran streets
Source: The Washington Post

TEHRAN, Iran -- Witnesses said police beat protesters and fired tear gas and water cannons at thousands who rallied in Tehran Saturday in open defiance of Iran's clerical government, sharply escalating the most serious internal conflict since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Turmoil in Tehran.....

I heard on a National newscast last night that Ahmadinejad supporters are planning to hold their own rallies in the same locations that Mousavi supporters have been rallying. That report instantly brought two questions to mind.

Evil evolving: Gloria Arroyo from 'President,' down to Congresswoman, to Prime Minister post-2010
Source: The Daily Tribune (Without Fear or Favor)

But the apparent gameplan is to let the elections proceed with Gloria running for a congressional seat and take on the speakership, and on her own, along with her lackeys in Congress, keep the Cha-cha train going.

Give me Liberty: Tax Day in Albany, NY

On Wednesday April 15, 2009 some 2,500+ people turned out in the capital city of New York to protest what they feel is limitless government and taxation.

The Sarah Palin Rally in Leesburg

I took Monday off to go see Sarah Palin in Leesburg. We were so close my hand nearly grazed hers. I'd seen the clips of Sarah Palin rallies on the news, and I wanted to experience it for myself.

Thousands rally in Iraq against proposed U.S troop deal
Source: mcclatchydc.com

Tens of thousands of Iraqis rallied in the streets of Baghdad Saturday against a proposed American-Iraqi deal that would allow U.S. troops to stay in the country for three more years.

100,000 rally for Obama in St. Louis
Source: msnbc.com

Obama rallied 100,000 people underneath St. Louis' Gateway Arch on Saturday, according to St. Louis police -- his biggest event in America to date -- and laid out the differences between himself and his rival on taxes and other issues.

Biden Calls Palin's Comments 'Mildly Dangerous'
Source: ABC News Blogs

At rallies this week where Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., and Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin made sinister insinuations about Obama, attendees yelled out "Treason!" "Terrorist'" and "Kill him!" in reference to Obama.

Throngs Greet GOP Ticket in N.Va. - McCain/Palin draws 23000 crowd
Source: The Washington Post

Throngs of GOP supporters from across the Washington region turned the park into a sea of red, wearing T-shirts to symbolize their belief that Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) won't turn Virginia blue this year.

Obama Told: Hold On, Don't Play It
Source: FOXNews.com

Barack Obama's campaign has been told nicely, but in no uncertain terms: Sam & Dave's classic soul hit "Hold On! I'm Coming" is not to be played anymore as a campaign theme song.

In '08 Race, the Other Clinton Steps Up Publicly
Source: The New York Times

DUNLAP, Iowa — When Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign advisers laid out their new political strategy in a private conference call with allies last Tuesday, Bill Clinton was not on the line. He did not need to be. The message being delivered was his.

Surveys Say Filipinos Want Gloria Arroyo Out--Why Are There Few Rallies?
Source: The Daily Tribune (Without Fear or Favor)

Some 60 percent of Filipinos have expressed very strong sentiments against Gloria Arroyo, saying they want her to quit....

Human Rights Violations in the Philippines: Escaped Detainee Tags Maj Gen Palparan
Source: INQUIRER.net Breaking News

The younger brother of two farmers claiming to have been tortured by the Philippine military tags Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan as having threatened them against participating in human rights actions.

Bhutto house surrounded by police
Source: BBC News

The house of Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto has been surrounded by police, hours before her party is due to hold a mass rally. She has not been formally placed under house arrest, and police say the measure at her residence in Islamabad is for her own safety.

EUR and GBP - Month Highs at Forex Trading Community
Source: escom.net

Incredibly wild night of action in FX markets as both euro and pound verticalzed in thin holiday trade to take out multiple option barriers and triggered a torrent of stops.....

Immigration Checkmate
Source: VictorHanson.com

Once again, Victor Hanson hits the nail on the head.

Nepal party promises new protests
Source: BBC News

One of the main parties in Nepal plan for more rallies against the King since they believed that he was not addressing their agenda.

Demonstrations on Immigration Harden a Divide - New York Times
Source: The New York Times

Al and Diane Kitlica have not paid close attention to the immigration debate in Congress. But when more than 100,000 mostly Hispanic demonstrators marched through Phoenix this week, the Kitlicas noticed

Illegals' Rallies Alien-ate Voters By DEBORAH ORIN
Source: New York Post

IT LOOKS as if voters are starting to tilt toward get-tough Republicans on immigration - and those massive protest rallies by illegal aliens waving flags have backfired.

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