10,000 students take to DC streets calling for action on climate and BP

They're gonna work with the government to get back their money after messing up our environment . When the hell are we gonna start using electric vehicles so we drop these mfs

yes this catastrophe isn't over and as much as warmongering people like to say "such and such day lives in infamy".. trust me these oil "spills" will not fade away as it is evident that generations unborn will have their very environment potentially compromised in order for some to make some money off resources. Even terrorist are less brutal in this type damage...

We should never forget.. that any amount of water, earth and air affects every single being on this planet. Still 10,000 students aren't enough we need millions of citizens on the streets. This is a good time to educate locally and form social bonds, I have an example (albeit cod); gardens, grow them with neighbors and teach the community how to do the same eventually raising the public knowledge and so on and so on.....

KUDOS to our student homies !!!

Students of the world, "Lead us from evil"!

this makes me a have a small hope for america fixing it self and for the little man to stand up!

Outstanding action. Congrats to the organizers.

Here's the breakdown on those in attendance ...

1,000 college women because they're concerned
4,000 college women because it's cool and they missed the 60's
5,000 college guys because there are 5,000 college women there

I love those 10,000 students right now.

Are you kidding Al Gore has all of you convinced global warming cause you only see/here what he wants you to here. Hes scamming all to fund his jets multiple homes an billionair life style. Do me a favor investigate your self extensivsly and see what is realy going on.

Why does 12 or so teapublicans protesting on tax day get much bigger news coverage than these vastly bigger crowds protesting climate change? Amazing.

I love protesting.

WTF they want a damn tax refund. Take to the streets and fight!

Internatio­nal Corporatio­ns are not human. They were originally useful creations of man that have assumed a life of their own. They can resist outside regulation or control, and have no will or intention to do other than satisfy their own appetite. They have loyalty or responsibi­lity to no nation and seek only profit and control. They exist as analogous cancer cells in the body of life on earth. They do not grow, they metastasiz­e. When unregulate­d by a Nation they have the ability to use their wealth to subvert the political and legal systems for their own benefit.

The U. S. Chamber of Commerce is in a leadership position coordinati­ng the efforts of many Internatio­nal corporatio­ns to complete our and other nations' conversion to Corporate control and eventual colonial status. This is a Post National version of the National version of Fascism in Italy in the last century. A form that does not have a National dictator to limit its autonomy.

http://articles.latimes.com/2010/mar/08/nation/la-na-chamber9-2010mar09
http://www.uschamber.com/press/releases/2004/may/04-63.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chamber_of_Fasci_and_Corporations

Corporatis­ts influencin­g our world government­s today view ethnicity, national borders, religions and parties as irrelevant abstracts which are only useful when used to divide, control, and manipulate us. Corporatio­ns are not citizens of any nation. They're a Post National form of government­. A federated Corporatis­t World Empire. Like a tramp steamer with "a flag of convenienc­e" they owe allegiance to no nation.

Just a drop in the ocean. That is not even half of the students in the area! Change needs to be forged in larger numbers. Until that happens. Have a nice walk..

http://freedocumentaries.org

Great post Jan! I would like to say that I can't believe the media didn't cover this but unfortunately it doesn't surprise me. This is what happens when only 6 billionaires own 95% of the media outlets. There is a great documentary on the site freedocumentaries.org called "Orwell Rolls in His Grave" that everyone should watch.

I would like to add that although this is a good start, we need to expand the protest and civil disobedience movement to include protests against the govrnment and the corporatocracy on general terms not just the environment. They are screwing ALL OF US!!

If anyone knows of any groups planning such protests in the future I would be grateful for the info.

My Wish List is for Medicare to cover dental caries and infections from widespread periodontal disease. Since it seems this is the place to post stuff that never happens.

Howsomever, it should not go unnoticed that June 26 is the United Nation's day to howl at the Moon since there won't have been a truly "World War" in 66 years.

The UN has, somehow, stopped world wars. That is to say, in the true sense of world war => not all the little wars certainly. True "world war" is now an endangered species.

=> Anyone wanna march on New York and protest that too?
=> Anyone wanna march on New York and protest that too?
=> Anyone wanna march on New York and protest that too?

Fight back the libertarianism! Fight for your Freedom and Earth!

I agree. It makes me wonder about most of the media who will not - intentionally, it seems - cover something like this, but 12 tea party people show up at some beach and cameras are there.

There is a peaceful awakening happening in America, and elsewhere in the world. Almost all America, and the world, seem to be aware of this, except the American news media. Wonder if that has anything to do with the media owners - big business - not wanting the uneducated disciples radical-right corporate welfare to be aware that there is another choice.

Strange, no mention of this on the "news".

And of course, the American media BLACKS THIS OUT, but a damn Tea Party rally gets full media attention!

Thank the Lord/Universe for the People.. And they shall/will over-come!
Marvelous post, as usual, Jan...............

I just read below article in the Anchorage Daily News-It made me want to BARF...

Link to ADN article:
http://www.adn.com/2011/04/18/1816734/bp-looks-strong-a-year-after-gulf.html

What A refreshingly uplifting reality that our youth are getting into the fray about climate and BP... It makes this 60s hippy right PROUD!!!!

I like your post, thanks for posting.

I was there. It was incredible. My life has changed forever. I can never NOT be an activist. Never. I'm thinking of joining the EPA to try to make it right.

I filmed footage all weekend. Some truly life changing panels. Take a look. More to come.

Climate Justice Now!

sweet...