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More at http://www.theuptake.org. The system that cares for America's Veterans is strained and breaking. There's been an increase in the number of homeless veterans following the Desert Storm and Iraq wars. Normally homeless people are helped by State and County governments, but veterans are supposed to be helped by the Federal government through the Veterans Administration. Over the last several budgets, the VA has been under funded. More than one-half of the VA facilities do not offer counseling for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). A large majority of facilities that do offer PTSD counseling can't handle the caseload, which is unfortunate since many suicides among veterans have been attributed to untreated PTSD. Against that backdrop, advocacy groups are meeting with politicians from both parties at the RNC and the DNC. In this video The UpTake's Noah Kunin reports that Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons came to the vets events, but refused to talk about what he is doing on veterans issues. Gibbons has been given low marks by many veterans advocacy groups.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Citizens for McCain, a group of former Hillary Clinton supporters who now back John McCain, gave a press conference at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. Many supporters switched allegiance because of a perceived lack of response from the Democratic Party on the sexism in the media towards Clinton during the election cycle. One such supporter, Jennifer Lee of California, had an interesting moment when asked why she now supported McCain. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election clinton mccain republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 3, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Citizens for McCain, a group of former Hillary Clinton supporters who now back John McCain, gave a press conference at the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, MN. Many supporters switched allegiance because of a perceived lack of response from the Democratic Party on the sexism in the media towards Clinton during the election cycle. One such supporter, Jennifer Lee of California, had an interesting moment when asked why she now supported McCain.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Independent media have given a lot of coverage to the confrontations between police, demonstrators, and - well - independent media. The UpTake now has proof that creative, peaceful people were in fact spotted in downtown St. Paul on the first day of the RNC; an estimated 10,000 of them in fact. Here's a little taste. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election protest republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 3, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Independent media have given a lot of coverage to the confrontations between police, demonstrators, and - well - independent media. The UpTake now has proof that creative, peaceful people were in fact spotted in downtown St. Paul on the first day of the RNC; an estimated 10,000 of them in fact. Here's a little taste.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra find themselves caught between police and protesters when there are suddenly explosions. Video edited by Michael McIntee. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008elections police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 2, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra find themselves caught between police and protesters when there are suddenly explosions. Video edited by Michael McIntee.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. The UpTake captured video of a St. Paul police officer dragging a "black bloc" protester away from a bus, only to get tackled from behind. The officer sprayed a chemical agent all around him but ultimately lost the suspect and called for backup. Video by Corey Becker. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 2, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. The UpTake captured video of a St. Paul police officer dragging a "black bloc" protester away from a bus, only to get tackled from behind. The officer sprayed a chemical agent all around him but ultimately lost the suspect and called for backup. Video by Corey Becker.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra are swept up in a massive poice arrest. Video edited by Michael McIntee Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 2, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra are swept up in a massive poice arrest. Video edited by Michael McIntee

More at http://www.theuptake.org. September 1, 2008. The RNC Free Speech Zone is about two blocks from the convention site. A large anti-war march wound through the streets to a triangle of land with about 50-100 counter-protesters. The two sides were up close and personal for about one city block. The path then led the march back through a series of tall, cage-like metal barricades and back out of downtown away from the convention. Police in riot gear were on scene the entire time. This is what roughly 10,000 people experienced in the streets of St. Paul while the police and other smaller groups clashed across downtown. Video by Chuck Tomlinson Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 2, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. September 1, 2008. The RNC Free Speech Zone is about two blocks from the convention site. A large anti-war march wound through the streets to a triangle of land with about 50-100 counter-protesters. The two sides were up close and personal for about one city block. The path then led the march back through a series of tall, cage-like metal barricades and back out of downtown away from the convention. Police in riot gear were on scene the entire time. This is what roughly 10,000 people experienced in the streets of St. Paul while the police and other smaller groups clashed across downtown. Video by Chuck Tomlinson

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Outside the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, UpTake Journalists Corrine McDermid and Oliver Dykstra are swept up in a massive poice arrest. Video edited by Michael McInteeAuthor: Veracifier Tags: rnc rnc08 republicannationalconvention uptake theuptake 2008election 2008conventions raid police protest Posted: 02 September 2008 Rating: 5.0 Votes: 1

More at http://www.theuptake.org From our live cam: Corrine McDermid, Chuck Olsen and Noah Kunin are on site for what's supposed to be the largest protest at the RNC.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Iraq Veterans Against the War marched towards the convention center at the RNC in St. Paul today with the goal of presenting Senator John McCain with a list of demands about the Iraq Occupation. While the veterans had no problem gaining access to Senator Obama, Senator McCain refused to meet with the group. The UpTake's Chuck Olsen reports.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Iraq Veterans Against the War marched towards the convention center at the RNC in St. Paul today with the goal of presenting Senator John McCain with a list of demands about the Iraq Occupation. While the veterans had no problem gaining access to Senator Obama, Senator McCain refused to meet with the group. The UpTake's Chuck Olsen reports. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election iraqveteransagainsthtewar protest republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: September 1, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Iraq Veterans Against the War marched towards the convention center at the RNC in St. Paul today with the goal of presenting Senator John McCain with a list of demands about the Iraq Occupation. While the veterans had no problem gaining access to Senator Obama, Senator McCain refused to meet with the group. The UpTake's Chuck Olsen reports.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Urine, Feces, Paint, and old tires. Those are some of the things police confiscated on Saturday August 30th when they raided the Minneapolis Monica lived in. She had told her father, Dave Bicking that the evening before police vehicles with blacked out windows had been driving by slowly and taking pictures. She had considered this police intimidation since she is an organizer for the RNC Welcoming Committee, but did not think she was in danger of arrest. Monica was arrested and may be held through Wednesday at noon because of the Labor Day holiday. Interview took place on 8/30/08 in Powderhorn Park during a gathering of activists. Questions asked by G.R. Anderson, Jr of MinnPost.com. Video by Chuck Tomlinson

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the PermiBus, a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices. On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic stop. After detaining the bus occupants, the police decided the bus was a commercial vehicle and impounded it for inspection, leaving the family and their guests stranded and homeless. The police allowed the Wilsons to remove their dogs and chickens, but were not allowed to retrieve their computers or any other belongings, including their daughter's shoes. This incident ended a day that saw multiple pre-RNC raids, which some legal observers believe is a coordinated pre-emptive effort by local and national law enforcement agencies to chill RNC protest action. Video by Chuck Olsen of The UpTake: http://theuptake.org Photos by Tony Webster, used with permission: http://www.tonywebster.com/

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the "PermiBus," a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices. On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic stop. After detaining the bus occupants, the police decided the bus was a commercial vehicle and impounded it for inspection, leaving the family and their guests stranded and homeless. The police allowed the Wilsons to remove their dogs and chickens, but were not allowed to retrieve their computers or any other belongings, including their daughter's shoes. This incident ended a day that saw multiple pre-RNC raids, which some legal observers believe is a coordinated pre-emptive effort by local and national law enforcement agencies to chill RNC protest action. Video by Chuck Olsen of The UpTake: http://theuptake.org Photos by Tony Webster, used with permission: http://www.tonywebster.com/ Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election permaculture police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: August 31, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the "PermiBus," a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices. On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic stop. After detaining the bus occupants, the police decided the bus was a commercial vehicle and impounded it for inspection, leaving the family and their guests stranded and homeless. The police allowed the Wilsons to remove their dogs and chickens, but were not allowed to retrieve their computers or any other belongings, including their daughter's shoes. This incident ended a day that saw multiple pre-RNC raids, which some legal observers believe is a coordinated pre-emptive effort by local and national law enforcement agencies to chill RNC protest action. Video by Chuck Olsen of The UpTake: http://theuptake.org Photos by Tony Webster, used with permission: http://www.tonywebster.com/

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Urine, Feces, Paint, and old tires. Those are some of the things police confiscated on Saturday August 30th when they raided the Minneapolis Monica lived in. She had told her father, Dave Bicking that the evening before police vehicles with blacked out windows had been driving by slowly and taking pictures. She had considered this police intimidation since she is an organizer for the RNC Welcoming Committee, but did not think she was in danger of arrest. Monica was arrested and may be held through Wednesday at noon because of the Labor Day holiday. Interview took place on 8/30/08 in Powderhorn Park during a gathering of activists. Questions asked by G.R. Anderson, Jr of MinnPost.com. Video by Chuck TomlinsonAuthor: Veracifier Tags: rnc rnc08 republicannationalconvention uptake theuptake 2008election 2008conventions raid police protest Posted: 31 August 2008 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Delyla Wilson tours the country with her family in the PermiBus, a mobile permaculture demonstration. The group is in the Twin Cities to teach people about sustainable living practices. On the evening of Saturday, Aug. 30, 2008 the bus was pulled over in what police eventually described as a routine traffic stop. After detaining the bus occupants, the police decided the bus was a commercial vehicle and impounded it for inspection, leaving the family and their guests stranded and homeless. The police allowed the Wilsons to remove their dogs and chickens, but were not allowed to retrieve their computers or any other belongings, including their daughter's shoes. This incident ended a day that saw multiple pre-RNC raids, which some legal observers believe is a coordinated pre-emptive effort by local and national law enforcement agencies to chill RNC protest action. Video by Chuck Olsen of The UpTake: http://theuptake.org Photos by Tony Webster, used with permission: http://www.tonywebster.com/Author: Veracifier Tags: rnc rnc08 republicannationalconvention uptake theuptake 2008election 2008conventions raid police protest permaculture bus Posted: 31 August 2008 Rating: 0.0 Votes: 0

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Why did the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office raid a quiet musical performance at a rented theater and then search everyone? It's the eve of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, and that has everything to do with it. Noah Kunin takes us inside the building that the police raided Friday night and shows us what they did, or didn't find. This was streamed live from a cell phone camera, hence the video quality. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: August 30, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Why did the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office raid a quiet musical performance at a rented theater and then search everyone? It's the eve of the Republican National Convention in St. Paul, and that has everything to do with it. Noah Kunin takes us inside the building that the police raided Friday night and shows us what they did, or didn't find. This was streamed live from a cell phone camera, hence the video quality.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Michelle Gross of Communities Against Police Brutality was the victim of a burglary...and she's hinting strongly that she thinks someone from the government did it. She and her husband were detained by police in St. Paul on Fri. 8/29/08 while attending an organizing meeting of activists protesting the RNC in the Twin Cities. They were not arrested, and eventually released. However, they returned home to find their garage and car had been burglarized. Nothing was taken, but documents and belongings had been searched. Interviewed at a gathering in Powderhorn Park on 8/30/08. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: August 30, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Michelle Gross of Communities Against Police Brutality was the victim of a burglary...and she's hinting strongly that she thinks someone from the government did it. She and her husband were detained by police in St. Paul on Fri. 8/29/08 while attending an organizing meeting of activists protesting the RNC in the Twin Cities. They were not arrested, and eventually released. However, they returned home to find their garage and car had been burglarized. Nothing was taken, but documents and belongings had been searched. Interviewed at a gathering in Powderhorn Park on 8/30/08.

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Jordan Kushner of the National Lawyers Guild reading a statement from the Ramsey County Sheriff's office regarding the RNC Welcoming Committee raid of 8/29/08. He read the statement to a gathering of activists in Powderhorn Park on Sat. 8/30/08 after several more raids took place that same morning. Author: Veracifier Keywords: 2008conventions 2008election police protest raid republicannationalconvent rnc rnc08 theuptake uptake Added: August 30, 2008

More at http://www.theuptake.org. Jordan Kushner of the National Lawyers Guild reading a statement from the Ramsey County Sheriff's office regarding the RNC Welcoming Committee raid of 8/29/08. He read the statement to a gathering of activists in Powderhorn Park on Sat. 8/30/08 after several more raids took place that same morning.