"We got sold out; they got bailed out!" Anti-Eviction Rally on S. Goodman Street
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On February 21, Take Back the Land - Rochester called on the community to protest Fannie Mae's move to evict five people from a house in Rochester and render them homeless.
Despite many attempts, the government-backed corporate bank has refused to negotiate with the tenants of 820 South Goodman Ave. Despite Fannie Mae's $90 billion bailout from the government to help keep people in their houses, Fannie Mae is still putting people out on the street. For the past 7 months the residents, all formerly homeless people, have been making improvements (roof repair, dry-wall repair, painting, etc.) to a house which would have otherwise fallen into complete disrepair due to Fannie Mae's neglect. Enjoy Rochester Indymedia's video report-back!
Anti-Eviction Protest on S. Goodman Street!
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Additional Information: Take Back the Land - Rochester | Rochester Housing Rights Organizers Hold Truth Commission | Corporate Media Coverage: Channel 13 WHAM News | CNN Money | Financial Times of London | CBS Channel 8