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Illinois

Peaceful Minnesota NATO Protestors Joined 20,000 In Chicago

By Bill Sorem | May 29, 2012

Four Minnesota women who participated in the mass protest of the NATO meeting in Chicago, May 12 – 13, 2012, describe their reactions to the 20,000 demonstrators that filled Chicago streets. The primary issue was the military force used by NATO against many civilian populations.

Illinois

War, Economy, Anti-Corporate Sentiment Drive Chicago Marches

By Tracey Pollock | May 22, 2012

Thousands marched in the streets of Chicago on the eve of the NATO summit, but there was more than just anti-war and anti-NATO sentiment motivating those who showed up.

Illinois

Chicago cop with tape over badge during NATO protests

Chicago Cop Refuses To Give Badge Number During NATO Protests

By Tracey Pollock | May 21, 2012

During this weekend’s anti-NATO protests in Chicago at least one officer refused to give his badge number when asked by the public. He seemed to be quicker than others in brandishing his baton.

Occupy Movement

Disband NATO Says Occupy Chicago’s Philbrook

By Tracey Pollock | May 21, 2012

NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Alliance, was formed to fight the cold war. That war is long over and it’s time to disband NATO says Occupy Chicago’s Micah Philbrook.

DC

Ellison: NATO Focuses on Old Threats, Ignores New Threats

By Jacob Wheeler | May 21, 2012

As thousands of protestors massed in Chicago to protest the NATO summit, U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison (Minnesota) agreed with some of the demonstrators’ claims, but disagreed with others. “I do agree we’re spending too much on the military, but I believe in the military.”

Illinois

Chicago Police Officer Attacks UpTake Photographer

Chicago Police Attack Press, Use Bikes As Weapons

By Tracey Pollock | May 20, 2012

Chicago police apparently try to confiscate The UpTake’s camera during a clash with anti-NATO protesters.

Labor/Unions

Occupy/Union Led Protests Greet Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel In Milwaukee

By Tracey Pollock | March 30, 2012

Chicago Mayor and former advisor to President Obama Ron Emanuel was in Milwaukee Wednesday to raise money for Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett. He also ended up raising a howl of protest from people upset over privatization of city services, union rights and the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago.

DC

President Obama address press in Martha's Vinyard, MA on Libya

Qaddafi’s Rule Over Says Obama, Time To Lay Down Arms In Libya

By Michael McIntee | August 22, 2011

“Although it’s clear that Qaddafi’s rule is over, he still has the opportunity to reduce further bloodshed by explicitly relinquishing power to the people of Libya and calling for those forces that continue to fight to lay down their arms for the sake of Libya” – President Obma

Libya

NATO Threatens Gaddafi If Libyan Violence Continues

By Michael McIntee | August 22, 2011

NATO Secretary General, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, calls for a “new Libya” as rebels are bringing about the demise of the Libyan government and offers NATO’s continuing assistance in organizing a new government.

DC

Obama: US Prevents Libyan “Humanitarian Catastrophe”

By Michael McIntee | March 26, 2011

President Obama tells the American people that the military mission in Libya is succeeding even as responsibility is transferred to our NATO allies and partners.

DC

Sen Franken on Libya: We Should Have Gone in Earlier

By Jacob Wheeler | March 25, 2011

After an appearance at the Minnesota State Office Building in St. Paul today to commemorate the one-year anniversary of the passage of Health Care reform, Senator Al Franken told The UpTake that he supports President Obama’s military intervention in Libya.

Afghanistan

President Obama at NATO Summit In Lisbon, Portugal

US In Afghanistan Until 2014 And Maybe Longer

By Michael McIntee | November 21, 2010

In Lisbon, Portugal, President Obama talks about the transition to Afghanistan troops taking the lead on their own security. That transition will begin in 2011 and is expected to be completed by 2014.