What's going on in Baltimore?

And mainstream media have already begun their evil narrative of dividing the 'good', 'peaceful'  protesters and 'a small group of troublemakers etc.'  Things could be rocking tonight...

The right-wing is already attacking, on the basis 'this is Democratic administration at its best" , 'Obama's base' etc.

If the entire city were rioting the MSM would separate the troublemaking city from the good, 'peaceful cities,' just like there are bad countries and the supposed peace loving 'international community' countries.  It's the same narrative for different occasions.  The MSM are really part of no community except for that of their elite owners.  Their job is to aid and abet the counterattack of the police with barrages of propaganda in order to control the situation and restore commercial profitability to the area as soon as possible.  Hope the protesters stay safe.

Lots of what looked to be young highschoolers participating in the riot.  Inspiring to see them engage in politics like that.

Massive Blaze Destroys Building in Baltimore Following Day of Riots (Photos, Video)

http://rt.com/usa/253597-massive-fire-baltimore-riots/

TRNN: In Freddie Gray's Neighborhood, Residents Say Police Harassment is Constant (and vid)

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&I...

Baltimore Needs Our Help - Amnesty For Jailed Youth

http://peoplespowerassemblies.org/baltoappeal/

"Amnesty For All Jailed Youth - End the Police State!

..moved

Bec.De.Corbin wrote:

Slumberjack wrote:

Lots of what looked to be young highschoolers participating in the riot.  Inspiring to see them engage in politics like that.

Oh really? Prehaps you need a vist from this insired mother. 

The hideous white hypocrisy behind the Baltimore “Hero Mom” hype

I’m aware that a lot of African Americans are lauding Graham, too. This piece isn’t directed at them. Whether they applaud or critique Graham’s corporal punishment, most black people debating the issue acknowledge that the desperate public beating came from centuries of black parents knowing they have to discipline their children harshly, or else white society will do it for them – and they may not survive it.

The hypocrisy of the white mainstream applauding Graham is sickening. Let’s be honest: many white folks are reflexive critics of the greater frequency of corporal punishment in the black community. Witness the media horror at Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson beating his young son. If Graham beat her child like that in the aisles of CVS, you can be sure somebody would call CPS.

One-Third of Baltimore Residents Can’t Afford Ever-Increasing Water Rates

A Food & Water Watch research brief released today finds that Baltimore’s current water shutoff campaign is indicative of bigger issues for the city: one-third of the city’s residents cannot afford water and sewer service. Because of this lack of affordability, ever-increasing water rates, and inaccessible, insufficient assistance to low-income residents, the city risks violating the human right to water by shutting off water service to households unable to pay these rates.

Food & Water Watch’s analysis highlights a startling statistic: while the United Nations has established that affordable water and sanitation service should be no more than 3 percent of household income, one-third of Baltimore households earned less than $25,000 per year, yet paid an average of $804 per year on water and sewer services as of April 2015. That means that one-third of the city’s residents, or 80,000 households, simply cannot afford their water rates....

https://www.foodandwaterwatch.org/pressreleases/one-third-of-baltimore-r...

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Tell Baltimore To Stop The Water Shut Offs!

On April 1, Baltimore started turning off water to 150 households a day. The city plans to turn off 25,000 residences in total. There are commercial and public entities in Baltimore that owe $15 million, but they are not losing their access to water.

Baltimore has a history of overcharging residents. This resulted in a $4.2 million refund to about 38,000 residents in 2012.

Beginning in July 2013, Baltimore is raising water rates by 42% over a three year period....

https://www.popularresistance.org/tell-baltimore-to-stop-the-water-shut-...

I share in the elation of the charges brought againt the police who brutally injured and killed Freddie Gray. This is a long overdue step in finally recognizing the racist treatment at the hands of the police and other authorities. Let's hope the charges stick.

After School Lets Out: Parents, Friends, Tanks (video)

Teenagers at Frederick Douglas High School in West Baltimore said they felt threatened by the National Guard trucks, humvees, and soldiers that greeted them at 4:00pm on Friday

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&I...

Chris Hedges: It's time to make the rich run for their f*cking lives.

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But no matter what happens, the chain reaction that leads to revolt has begun. Most people realize that our expectations for a better future have been obliterated, not only those for ourselves but also for our children. This realization has lit the fuse. There is a widespread loss of faith in established systems of power. The will to rule is weakening among the elites, who are entranced by hedonism and decadence. Internal corruption is rampant and transparent. Government is despised.