G20 Aftermath; Protest at Toronto Police HQ
Here are tweets from rabbleca yesterday regarding the “Jail Solidarity Rally”. They are protesting against the illegal arrests and detention of hundreds of peaceful people this past weekend.
RT @HiMYSYeD: It’s Midnight… NOW we can walk near any damn fence we feel like in #Toronto without fear. #g20 p.s. Sleep Well.
about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
@marygkosta getting lots of mixed msgs on the Harsha Walia situation. Some say it is rumour still.
about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @apastdenied: plz spread word: I’m looking for ppl who suffered racism from #G20 cops willing 2 share story for article
about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
@AntoniaZ it was on CP24 noon hour show. McCormack and @judyrebick were on as guests (via @corvinr)
about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @ndp_blogs: Where to file an official complaint about police in relation to the #G8 or #G20. http://bit.ly/dATAgE
about 4 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @corvinr: Police union prez Mike McCormack says his members were ordered not to engage the black bloc. Will (cont) http://tl.gd/26ncls
about 5 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @marygkosta: @rabbleca Harsha Walia detained. Her partner Harjab just sent out notice & @j4mw confirms.
about 6 hours ago via UberTwitter
@bevansauks not that I know of
about 6 hours ago via UberTwitter in reply to bevansauks
@bevansauks not that I know
about 6 hours ago via UberTwitter in reply to bevansauks
RT @travellingdoris @democracynow was rare media outlet along with @rabbleca to report on Cdn military mom protest #g20 http://bit.ly/cLS5PE
about 6 hours ago via UberTwitter
@kk Neuseum!
about 6 hours ago via UberTwitter in reply to kk
Exactly RT @AntoniaZ: On The Agenda right now, @spaikin asking where the cops were when Black Bloc was trashing Yonge Street. #G20
about 7 hours ago via UberTwitter
Protesters back at Queen’s Park. No reports of rubber bullets or mounted cops chasing people. @yeeguan #thankyou #G20
about 7 hours ago via web
Blair said Spadina/Queen crowd was warned to move. But crowd was detained for black bloc suspects. @yeeguan #contradiction #G20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @g20updates: Sign seen at protest: “$1B on security and all I got was this lousy fracture.” (via @boyreporter)
about 8 hours ago via web
Bike officers at the front of the crowd going north on University look as confused as everyone else. @yeeguan #G20 #cp24
about 8 hours ago via web
Ben Powless @redman0380 & Jesse Rosenfeld are on the Agenda with @spaikin articulating black bloc tactics v/ @tara_cssdp
about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @HiMYSYeD: Police are ‘coralling’ us into Nathan Phillips sq. #g20 #voteTO #toronto #cdnpoli http://twitpic.com/20u5cz
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @CTVtoronto: CP24 reports Osgoode subway closed now as Queen reopens. Expect more of this as the protesters move. #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @tamera: Heading back up University now. #G20
about 8 hours ago via web
Quaia event tonight: RT @corvinr: RT @goldsbie: This is the most impressive cross-section of the city’s artists, (cont) http://tl.gd/26knej
about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
Party in the streets at Queen and Bay, taking are mofo streets back! #g20 v/ @krystalline_k
about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
Crowd moving back north on University. @yeeguan #G20
about 8 hours ago via web
@yeeguan Crowd moving back west from Nathan Phillips Square. #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @snotforprofit: Protesters sheepishly looking at Jazz tents -Fest Volunteer jokes to cop: “there were only 20 folks here before, this is great!” #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
Mix of confused tourists, #Jazzfestival goers, & #g20 marchers fusion in Nathan Phillips Sq. /v @HiMYSYeD
about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @julespenner: Policeman at City Hall standing next to ice cream vendor: “Whose ice cream? Your ice cream!” Smiles all around.
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @remarkk: Love that the rally to #reclaimTO joined the Jazz Festival! That’s the spirit. And now…@theagenda with @spaikin #G20
about 8 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @ericsquair: Is there enough space in Nathan P Square for all these people?
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @nowtoronto: Thousands flowing into Nathan Phillips Sq #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @snotforprofit: We’re about to show the abandoned Toronto Jazz festival what democracy looks like #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @tamera: We’re apparently going to the Jazz Fest. #G20 at least the music will be good.
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @HiMYSYeD: ‘____ Privilege’ as #g20 marches past an ‘unprotected’ U.S. Consulate on University Ave. #voteTO #cdnpoli #toronto http://twitpic.com/20tz9f
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: At City Hall, where is Miller!
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @SusanGapka: “This is what democracy looks like.” PEACEFULLY Marching past Toronto City Hall westbound Queen St.
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @Adam_Giambrone: Dundas & Queen cars on Diversion, Bay and Carleton cars back to regular service.
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @g20mobilize: March heading east on queen, chants of ‘1 billion dollars wasted, wasted’#g20report
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @CTVtoronto: Protesters appear to have been stalled at Queen St. W. and University Ave. @CP24’s Caryn Lieberman observing the scene. #g20
about 8 hours ago via web
RT @noizangel: Cops starting to follow protets w/ bike cop cordon on E side of University, turning along Queen. Not sure what’s up with that. #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
@yeeguan It appears police have blocked Queen West at Nathan Philips Square. @cp24 #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @CTVtoronto: Protesters heading eastbound on Queen St. W. after turning off University Ave. #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
@NoLore i’ve seen them with security all weekend. @yeeguan CBC showed up with their own security. #wtf? #g20
about 9 hours ago via web in reply to NoLore
RT @RickTelfer: Crowd chants: “They are few, we are many!” Approaching US consulate. #fb #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @shawnmicallef: So many people – Toronto a kilometer long – happiest atmosphere seen in ages – cannot kill Toronto http://twitpic.com/20tsjp
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @torontoist: Rally has turned into a march down University #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @noizangel: Crowd is relaxed, v. mixed, people off work, w/kids & dogs, hugging. Huge. Hope reports of police on Simcoe are just-in-case. #g20
about 9 hours ago via web
@Richard_Florida Any thoughts on the Toronto Police Service this past weekend? @yeeguan #G20
about 9 hours ago via web in reply to Richard_Florida
RT @HiMYSYeD: Dear #Toronto, THIS IS the Pride Parade. Pride in Human Rights. Pride in respecting fellow Torontonians. #g20 #voteTO #toronto #cdnpoli
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @AntoniaZ: Your papers please! Twitpic http://bit.ly/aQa8Yx #G20 #Arrestfest
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @tamera: Drums play as we head down University. Police are letting us roll. Huge crowd. This is T-dot. #G20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @nowtoronto: Police in vans and on bikes following protesters as they head west on College. #g20 continue to check nowtoronto for news updates. Peace.
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @CJSFNews: Journalist Amy Miller on threats of rape in #Toronto detention centre http://bit.ly/aDdi5a #reportG20 #G20 #resistg20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @jenhassum: Damage has been done to Toronto, but this march shows that spirits are not broken.
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @HiMYSYeD: Bike cops & Paddy Wagons both Parked & Moving around Gerrard & Bay intersection #g20 #voteTO http://twitpic.com/20toug
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @hyfen: Protectors marching west on College. “Let them go!” is the chant. #g20 http://yfrog.com/j5fkvj http://yfrog.com/0ihsiwgj
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @CP24: The subway is currently bypassing Queen’s Park station on the University line due to the current protest against the police on College & Bay
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @julespenner: We are on the move. To Queen’s Park?
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @2JamesClark: Now marching west on #College. “Whose streets? Our streets!” #G20 #policestate
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @RickTelfer: police protest over, crowd (and me) now marching west on College towards Spadina (gulp) #fb #g20report
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: McNally “we’re gonna move out together cause our power lies in unity in solidarity” #g20 #g20report
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: We’re heading west on College #g20 #g20report
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @balkissoon: CBC Radio One reports one woman says she was threatened with rape by police in the detention centre. #G20
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Dave Vasey (twice arrested) “Show those fuckers we aren’t afraid”
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @andrewbrett: As I left protest, guy taking photos of police horses was stopped and searched. #g20 #policestate
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Crowd at 1,300 people and spirits are high!
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @amp6: New speaker, new chant: “This is what Toronto looks like!”
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Taylor Flook detained protestor speaks about her experience #g20 #g20report http://twitpic.com/20tk1e
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Flook: “there were strip searches & women made to bend down & spread their legs” #g20 #g20report
about 9 hours ago via web
RT @UnionSt: Terry Fox is here. Well, guy who played Terry Fox in the TV movie is here. Or was he Iceman? Either way, good ally.
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @coraclepots: live web cam toronto anti-brutality protest http://www.justin.tv/soundsofthecity
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Debra Collin from UofT speaks to crowd #g20 #g20report http://twitpic.com/20tim5
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @PialiRoy: Some local prov. govt employees were let go at 4:30 to leave before the protest started otherwise ‘might not get out’
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @nowtoronto: Star attraction Naomi Klein up. Out come the iPhones.#g20
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Klein: “stop playing politis & public relations with our friends lives & let them go” #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Ben: “we must stop the criminalization of our social Movements” #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @snotforprofit: Crowd demographics: Like a day in TO.. Commuters, mixed ethnicities/ genders – sign holders are different ages that I can tell #g20
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: “Shut it down” crowd repeats regarding detention centre #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @marygkosta: Please RT. Refugee rights activist & lawyer Harsha Walia confirmed arrested in Toronto. #g20
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Ben Powless Mohawk student activist speaks to crowd about being arrested at Novotel hotel #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @pmoharper: DEAR TORONTO POLICE: by executive order, you must hereby play ‘Dancin’ in the Streets’ on your LRAD. Thank you.
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @q_e_d: Police lines at Yonge getting thicker #g20report #g20 http://twitpic.com/20tdy7
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @g20mobilize: Judy Rebick standing on a speaker in a sea of people all chanting ‘we won’t shut the fuck up’ #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: “get those people out of jail” repeats crowd #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @q_e_d: “We Won’t / We Won’t / Shut the Fuck Up” chant #g20 #g20report
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @NoLore: Just had this sent to me: cops arresting someone inside at College Park #g20 #g20isover http://twitpic.com/20tbc7
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Cops are inside College street subway station but letting people through
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @NoLore: Riot cops seem to be suiting up at #ryerson, in alley behind Jorgenson. #copsoffcampus #g20 #g20isover
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @RickTelfer: Giant & growing crowd chants “po-lice state has got to go” #fb http://twitpic.com/20tavb
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Police are letting people through Eastern entrance to rally off Yonge street
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @julespenner: We could really use a functioning soundsystem right now. Hey, at least it’s a gorgeous day! Standing, waiting.
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @ShireenJ: Torontonamo Bay – new moniker for detention centre on Eastern. Something’s wrong when press, security guard, TTC worker in uniform detained.
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @CTVtoronto: CP24’s George Lagogianes says 3,000 people in front of Police HQ. Peaceful protest so far. #g20
about 10 hours ago via web
@marygkosta Let us know what you hear!
about 10 hours ago via web in reply to marygkosta
RT @shawnmicallef: Big anti violence demo in front of police HQ – no blackbloc – these are Torontonians – citizens – canadians http://twitpic.com/20t73c
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @nowtoronto: Yonge line of cops has just opened allowing more bike cops in.#g20
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Rally speakers: Naomi Klein, David Mcnally & Judy Rebick #g20 #g20report http://twitpic.com/20t62l
about 10 hours ago via web
RT @g20updates: #TTC streetcars headed east on College are being redirected down Bay St. due to protest, @andrea_ball reports #g20
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: “Hey, Hey, Ho, Ho, this police state has got to go” chants the crowd of now 1000 people #g20 #g20report
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @blogTO: According to @CP24 anchor police threatened to cut their crew’s camera cables if they didn’t move back enough.
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @NoLore: “Abuse of power” people are chanting. I think we’re well over 1000 people. #G20 #g20report
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Crowd chanting “Buse of power” #g20 #g20report
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @andrea_ball: Police and protesters have moved into the street, now one lane apart http://twitpic.com/20t2oz
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: “2-4-6-8 we don’t want a police state!” chants crowd #g20 #20report
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @thismagazine: The scene at the jail solidarity rally in front of Toronto’s police HQ rigt now: http://twitpic.com/20t2v2
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @nowtoronto: Two lines now guarding HQ. Group of riot cops ard corner.#g20
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @NoLore: I’d say at least 1000 people here #g20 #g20isover http://twitpic.com/20t2em
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @SimaSaharZerehi: Hundreds of cops protecting their headquarters #g20 #g20report http://twitpic.com/20t2jc
about 11 hours ago via web
Incredible roaring of crowd assembled for jail solidarity at College and younge #g20
about 11 hours ago via UberTwitter
RT @nowtoronto: NOW @ police violence rally in frt of pol HQ. Phalanx of cops many w/ bikes in front. The lines have been drawn. The new normal. #g20
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @Vcrow: Judy Rebick, Naomi Klein, Ben Powless and more speaking out in front Toronto Police Station, Yonge and College 5.30 pm today!
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @RaveenaAulakh: #G20 Anyone know of a man with a prosthetic leg who was arrested at Queen’s Park on Saturday evening?
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @andrea_ball: Lots of people standing across the street on College, not much going on yet protest-wise though
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Please retweet! Frak! Typo! It’s 416-273-6761
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @krystalline_k: Please Retweet: Got confirmation that legal # is 416-273-6762
about 11 hours ago via web
RT @durabilite: Be careful if going to rally – man just detained with his wife and young child, wife asking crying and asking why.
about 11 hours ago via web
Budget police vans spotted around Yonge & St. Clair. Heading north? South? Anyone have details?
Seems like everything is back to “normal”. However, according to Brent Patterson “many are still unjustly being detained and need to be released, and the city has yet to shed the police-state feeling that has smothered it these past few days.” (See “The aftermath of the summits”.)
I will be reading news on Google Reader. Noteworthy items will be found on my “shared items” page.
~~~C