32 posts tagged political rally

This picture was taken at the 'World Against War' demonstration in London on the 15th of March in 2008. The march wound its way through Central London before ending with a rally in Trafalgar Square, which is where I took this picture. This protester is a regular at many of the demonstrations in London.

Some “traditional” sayings seem to hold more truth then others, however — at least in this instance — none ring as true to the scenario as the age old statement; “A picture is worth a thousand words.” This was the scene inside the arena at the Jackson County Fairgrounds in southern Oregon, for a

Eat free on political rally’s May 6, 2008 – 4:49 am With all this political campaigning going in it means that there is a lot more free food and gifts around. If there is a rally there is food and drinks. When ever there is a rally for something you can be sure that they give away free food, drinks and even umbrellas.

It’s not often that I hear about protests relating to labour - and I live in Hamilton. So on Monday when I saw that United Steelworkers of America Local 1005 was holding a May Day demonstration and barbeque it was a natural decision for me to attend. Well, sort of.

The polls are tightening in North Carolina and Barack Obama’s lead seems to be dwindling just days before the primary there. Not long ago, Mr. Obama was perceived to hold such an advantage that some Democrats here wondered whether Mrs. Clinton would bother to compete vigorously.

The polls are tightening in North Carolina and Barack Obama’s lead seems to be dwindling just days before the primary there. Not long ago, Mr. Obama was perceived to hold such an advantage that some Democrats here wondered whether Mrs. Clinton would bother to compete vigorously.

Despite wind and rain, Nashville’s ‘Nation for Change’ participates in simultaneous nationwide event. Members of the Clarksville Team Obama attended the Nashville Nation For Change Obama rally Saturday. On the plaza behind the state capitol, members of Nation for Change held a rally in support of Senator Barack Obama’s presidential campaign.

Quinnipiac University has released its latest polling numbers.  Unlike many of the folks polling these days in Pennsylvania, Quinnipiac has been in the state for a long time.  They know what they are doing.  Senator Clinton is up by 6%.  This identical to their poll of 2 weeks ago.  Interestingly,

I’ve been reading some of the coverage about a group of DC Libertarians who tried to stage a flash mob at the Jefferson Memorial last weekend. The plan was simple: show up at the Jefferson Memorial at a set time and dance with their iPods for 10 minutes to celebrate Thomas Jefferson’s birthday and leave.

The Olympic Torch Relay's Nazi Origin [ Posted Monday, April 14th, 2008 – 14:11 PDT ] As this year's Olympic torch wends its way across the globe on its journey to Beijing, it has attracted protestors of the Chinese government's actions in Tibet, Darfur, and on human rights in general.