| November, 2007 - CNN/YouTube Republican Presidential Candidate Debate, ·Photo slideshow ·Video from Samm Simpson ·Recap of the day's eventsSt. Petersburg, FL (click here for more)  October, 2007 - Bush in Town, We Hit the Streets! St. Pete/Clearwater, FL (click here for more)  September, 2007 - Solidarity w/Immokalee Workers St. Petersburg, FL (click here for more)  September, 2007 - Giuliani Protest, St. Petersburg, FL (click here for more)  August, 2007 - Bridging Peace, New Port Richey, FL (click here for more)  (click here for more) Fourth of July, 2007 (click here for more)  April 28, 2007 - NATIONAL IMPEACHMENT DAY IN MIAMI  March 17, 2007 - FOUR YEAR "ANNIVERSARY" RALLY & MARCH TO DEMAND AN END TO THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN (click here for more)  (click here for more) Jan. 2007 - St. Pete for Peace joined the 500,000 people who marched for peace in Washington, DC (click here for more)  (click here for more) Jan. 2007 - Vigil at St. Petersburg Mayor Baker's Church in support of tent city (click here for more)  (click here for more) Dec. 2006 - Protester arrested for using the bathroom at Baywalk (click here for more)  (click here for more) Dec. 2006 - War profiteering protest at Lockheed Martin (listen to WMNF's coverage) Nov. 2006 - Protest & sleepout with the homeless (click here for more)  (click here for more) Nov. 2006 - Pre-election demonstration in St. Petersburg (click here for more)  (click here for more) Sept. 2006 - Banners displayed on interstate overpasses (click here for more)  Sept. 2006 - Protest Bush's Appearance in Tampa (click here for more)  (click here for more)
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| Sept. 2005 protest in Orlando PEACE! to Orlando Food Not Bombs and Orlando Direct Action! (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Harassment at Wednesday vigil Another person was put in handcuffs. Fortunately, a reasonable police Sergeant arrives in time to release the person (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Barriers down but harassment continues The removal of barricades at Baywalk this weekend was a positive development (read acknowledgment). About 130 people from all over the Tampa Bay area came out to peacefully voice their dissent. Unfortunately, the St. Petersburg police continued to harass the demonstrators. Two more people were ticketed for honking their car horns in support of the protesters. One such person was handcuffed and taken away in a police cruiser. (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Police crackdown on protesters again Last week was a little too much for Baywalk management. Maybe it was the sight of 247 people having a better time protesting than consuming. Maybe it was the fact that the live street music caused Wet Willies’ patrons to miss a drink or two on their way to a staggering stupor. Maybe…no, probably…the sight of an empowered citizenry scares Them (as in, capital-“T”-“Them”) so much that violating the Constitution seems like a small price to pay when compared with the alternative. And that alternative is real democracy, as opposed to the camera-ready kind which plays well against a backdrop of flags and puppet governments (including our own). (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Vibrant Protest Follows Previous Week's Arrests This past Saturday's rally at Baywalk had an outstanding attendance of about 200 activists and concerned citizens who affirmed their support for free speech and who displayed unprecedented energy during the demonstration. Drummers (Kritikal Resistance), singers, and dancers created a festive atmosphere while other demonstrators chanted, held banners and handed out fliers. (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Press Conference Regarding Arrests of Protesters Members of St. Pete for Peace, Critical Resistance, Sojourner Truth Center, Rainbow/Push Coalition, St. Pete Food Not Bombs [read solidarity statement] and dozens of supporters held a press conference to discuss the conditions that led to the arrest of six participants in this past Saturday evening's anti-war protest. St. Pete for Peace stands behind those who were arrested for non-violently exercising their First Amendment rights and remains committed to its mission of peaceful opposition to war and imperialism and support for equality and social justice. Additionally, St. Pete for Peace views this incident as part of a trend of oppression by the City of St. Petersburg against dissenting views and the free speech of those struggling to make their voices heard. The organization also believes this situation is a result of the continued privatization of public space that favors corporate welfare over the civil liberties of its citizens. (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
| Aug. 2005 - Six Protesters Arrested at Baywalk Six people were arrested at Baywalk on Saturday night, August 6th. A 13-year old boy was arrested for being on the PUBLIC sidewalk and “blocking pedestrian traffic.” The young man was not carrying a sign nor was he attempting to interfere with anyone. He was just going from one end of a public sidewalk to the other. Afterwards, another protester was videotaping near where the 13-year old was arrested. Police then arrested the second protester, who was later charged with trespassing. The remaining demonstrators made their way down to the police van holding the two detainees. Some protesters attempted to stop the van from driving those arrested down to the police station by locking arms in front of it. Four of the protesters were then arrested and charged with blocking a roadway and disobeying a lawful command. The remaining protesters returned to Baywalk and chanted, sang and shouted slogans at the police until after 11pm. The juveniles were released a few hours after they were arrested. The three adults were brought down to the police station and were released on bail early the next morning. (click here for more) |  (click here for more) |
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