Eh. Torture happens. Street theater opposing torture against protesters at RNC (with video!)

On September 17, 18 and 23, some local activists and Indymedia journalists who attended the demonstrations against the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN, were in the streets of downtown Rochester performing, “Eh. Torture happens.” bringing attention to police brutality and torture conducted against demonstrators, activists, and journalists during the convention. Some 335 flyers were passed out. Clowning around with our civil liberties and human rights isn’t to be tolerated! Look for “Eh. Torture happens.” near a populated downtown corner at your next lunch (half-) hour!

Video from Thursday, September 18: On BlipTV
Photos from Wednesday, September 17: Click me!
Flyer text about the action: First version of flyer handed out to passers-by
Audio: Audio played during theatre

Additional Information on State repression and terror in the Twin Cities: The Voice of Resistance Persists Over Startling Repression at Democratic and Republican Gatherings | I-Witness Video: 2008 Republican National Convention Round-Up | RNC-WC: PostRNC and beyond, Staying plugged in: a mini-update | Use of Force Against RNC Protesters “Disproportionate,” Charges Amnesty International | Rights of Journalists on Public Streets | Call to Support RNC Arrestees | Donate to Legal Defense at www.nornc.org

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