Police Commission Block Independent Investigation

I recently attended a meeting of the Burlington Police Commission as they decided, before assembled community members, to not recommend and independent investigation of the College Street Incident in Burlington that witnessed riot police firing upon unarmed protesters this summer.

For a full write up of the Commission's decision visit Vermont Commons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

From S17: The One Year Anniversary of Occupy Wall Street

The following are photographs from celebrations and actions that marked the 1st Anniversary of the occupation of Zuccotti Park in New York City.  View the full Vermont Commons write up here.

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META PROCESS- Photos from Occupy Convergence on Burlington

In addition to the police violence and use of force against Occupiers and other protesters, the weekend was comprised of mostly peaceful actions and events.  Highlights of those photos, though not appearing on Vermont Commons, now appear here.