defense

The remaining RNC 8 are gearing up for court and there are a few things that would help us and the Defense Committee prepare a little easier. As our volunteer base grows to incorporate more volunteer legal workers and independent media, we need to accommodate them with ways to help prepare for trial. We're currently seeking donations of:

* 2 or more laptop computers to be used for legal defense. The computers we're looking for don't need to be fancy, but should be able to play cds/dvds, have

The first We're Getting Ready video launched an investigation into the RNC Welcoming Committee, culminating in conspiracy charges against the RNC 8. The raids in that case directly led to the investigation and prosecution of Scott DeMuth. They both led to Conspiracy Tour 2010. We're still getting ready!

Check out our preparations at:

http://www.vimeo.com/13218943

Wednesday, June 9th was the fifth and last day of the RNC 8 motion hearings.

Ladies, gentlemen, and otherly-gendered of the press:

This past weekend, DFLers from every city, every town, every hamlet, every last Hooverville of this great state convened a grand congress. Like many a congress, it basked in much fanfare as, behind the scenes, other forces were at work. The delegates magicked into being a plan–somewhat worthy of note–to endorse Margaret Anderson-Kelliher for Governor. At the same time, a dispatch of the RNC 8 Defense Committee was secretly hammering the final nail in the musty coffin of another run at the governorship.