John Sears | March 11, 2011
It’s sad that this has to be pointed out, but, as someone interested in the long-term health of various social justice movements, both those directly stemming from the ZRC’s core mission and those conducted in solidarity, I have to do so: When the police use force to remove someone against their will, that is violence. [...]
John Sears | March 10, 2011
(My mood after this whole mess can be summed up by this photo) Last night, after hearing about the highly unusual, extremely dubiously legal trickery being used to attack Wisconsin workers and the universal human right to form a union, I went down to the Capitol for some first hand reporting. What I saw there [...]
John Sears | March 9, 2011
Had some ZRC computer issues that ate up a big chunk of my day today. Yes, I run a good anti-virus/anti-malware program (Avast!), and yes, it’s always on, and yes, it auto-updates. Still got a Trojan. Sigh. But hey, everything’s cleaned off now, and I get back online to find out that the whole world’s [...]
John Sears | March 1, 2011
Mixed news update on the ongoing saga over a Zombie ‘porn’ film and its apparently illegal screening in Australia today: Festival was ordered to pay a fine as punishment for illegally screening LA Zombie, starring gay porn model François Sagat, The Advocate reports. Richard Wolstencroft faced a two-year prison sentence and maximum fine of $28,668 [...]
John Sears | February 26, 2011
After an exchange on Twitter last night about Mitch Daniels, I got to thinking: are any of the big name Republican Anti-Union governors who are in the news gunning for union rights not idiots or criminals? So far, the answer is: no! Let’s run down the list, shall we: Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker: Dropout, Cheat [...]
John Sears | February 24, 2011
Lots to see here at the Flickr set for today, but I have to get going downtown to spend the night at the Capitol, so I’ll just put up a few choice shots. First, however, the news: The big news today for the protesters was the released audio of Scott Walker talking to a man [...]
John Sears | February 23, 2011
Well, we had a very fulfilling day protesting down at the Capitol yesterday, then it all turned to custard when the site’s database had some sort of fit last night, just as we were getting spammed by fans of Aussie car modification shows. Great, *another* attack from the cyber-mob. We’re a bit busy here guys, [...]
John Sears | February 21, 2011
The rally continues and democracy continues on another day here in Madison. Far more drizzly, frigid and generally unpleasant weather has moved most activities indoors but thousands still turned out for today’s festivities. (Inside the Rotunda this afternoon) (Great sign from today) (The great folks from Ian’s on State are very busy dishing out those [...]
John Sears | February 21, 2011
Getting a late start protesting today. Entirely my fault; dishes had stacked up, laundry needed doing and I have a sick norfolk pine that I was tending in the green room downstairs. Plus I had to take the time, and inhale the fumes, to craft this: That’s right, it’s my first sandwichboard protest sign for [...]
John Sears | February 20, 2011
As you can see from the blog feed, your loyal ZRC staff stayed back at the home base today and tried to catch up on some of the Zombie Business that had piled up. Tomorrow I’m going to be back downtown for as much of the day as possible. Get some more pictures, video, hang [...]