folks,
the media is going to ignore and downplay the rallies this weekend. we can't let this slide without documenting what really happens.
Please take lots of photographs. If possible, write down an account of your experiences.
I am going to post as much as possible on the Solar Bus website about the protests. Please send me your photos, written accounts, and links to local media stories about the protests.
It is essential that people go to the protests. PLEASE GO. It is also essential that they get reported properly. And as we've learned, we are the media.
I can't keep up with the DU so please email your reports and photos of the rallies. Use this address news-reports#solarbus.org
please try to keep this kicked.
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