The People's Record

The People’s Record Daily News Update

October 30, 2012 

Here are some stories you may not otherwise hear about today: 

• Several hundred protesters gathered in Moscow to call for the release of Russia opposition activists & political prisoners, poignantly coordinated with Russia’s commemoration of the victims of soviet-era repression. 

• Climate change protesters continue to occupy the chimneys at Nottinghamshire power station, and have notified the police that they will provide several hours notification before coming down. 

• Police in South Africa have fired rubber bullets, administered tear gas and used stun grenades against striking miners who have refused to go back to work despite the “illegal” nature of their strike. The workers are steadfast in refusing to go back to work until their demands are made, despite the government intervening on behalf of corporate interest. 

• Walkers in Portland today rallied with others to demand that current Governor Kitzhaber reverse an executive order previously enacted by former Governor Kulongoski that stripped undocumented citizens of their right to a state-issued driver’s license. 

• Homeless residents in New York City were left abandoned and with few options on Monday evening, as Hurricane Sandy swept through the city, flooded the streets & displaced many. 

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