Monthly Archives: July 2013

Whistleblowers inspire on screen, in person at Electric Maid

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Thomas Nephew

Takoma’s Electric Maid was filled Tuesday night for the screening of the Robert Greenwald movie “War on Whistleblowers.”  The thought-provoking, excellent documentary follows the stories of four modern day whistleblowers — Michael DeKort, Thomas Drake, Franz Gayl, and Thomas Tamm … Continue reading →

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Free showing of “War on Whistleblowers” Tuesday, July 16 at Electric Maid

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Thomas Nephew

Next Tuesday evening, Montgomery County Civil Rights Coalition will host a free showing of Robert Greenwald’s latest documentary: “War on Whistleblowers: Free Press and the National Security State.” WHERE: Electric Maid Community Exchange 268 Carroll St. NW, a block from … Continue reading →

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WMATA Metro police followed citizen who refused bag search

Posted on July 7, 2013 by Thomas Nephew

On June 11, blogger, “Greater Greater Washington” contributor, and would-be Metro rider Eric Fidler tweeted: Random bag inspections at @wmata Shaw metro station. Walk 4 blocks to Shaw or U Street if you believe in the 4th Amendment. Minutes later, … Continue reading →

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Hundreds join DC rally to #RestoreThe4th on July 4th (videos, photos)

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Thomas Nephew

McPherson Square was the setting for a very successful Independence Day rally for the 4th Amendment yesterday, with hundreds on hand to listen and cheer as speaker after speaker urged them to “Restore The Fourth!” RestoreTheFourth/DC’s rally organizer Andrea O’Neill … Continue reading →

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