Russian Election Results Protest - StringFly
“I was unhappy with the way this protest ended. Violence at the end of a peaceful protest can turn many middle-class demonstrators away from future actions. This is what the government wants. When protests end like this, it is a clear failure for the opposition — and a win for the government…”
Read the rest of my feature at the StringFly Live Blog!
Hundreds in Barcelona Protest Outside the Mobile World Congress 2012
“We are living in a delicate time — and concerns are shared by people of all ages —because of an uncertain future…”
Read the entire interview in my OneNews Blog
BKV workers Demonstrate for Collective Bargaining Rights, Safe Working Conditions
“I have been a tram driver here for 6 years. The working conditions are getting worse every day, putting us in dangerous situations with outdated equipment…but, just a few weeks ago, the bosses at BKV distributed millions in bonuses among themselves…”
Read the entire interview at my OneNews Blog
How to Photograph a Protest
“You listen out for the bangs of fire crackers, and sound grenades, and the thudding of rock on plastic shields to guide you to where things are happening — and then you stay right up until you hear the loud fizz of tear gas bursting from its canister. At that point — you either stay as long as you can handle it or retreat with the camera over the shoulder…”
The Power of the Crowd - My interview with photographers who captured fiery Athens protest images
“The people are having all control taken out of their hands and are completely at the mercy of their unrepresentative government who, in turn, are being shafted by the higher economic partners. It’s a very long story but, basically, the measures being taken are starting to hit everyone very hard and there is very little else to do, other than fight back. Saying ‘no’ feels like the only option people have left.”
OneNews Blog: Show OneNews how you #OCCUPY for Positive Change
Are you planning to #Occupy for positive change?
If so, OneNews invites you to Amplify the 2012 Election Cycle by sharing images and video of the demonstrations you participate in, or witness.
Over the next few days, some of the best photos/videos uploaded will win a $25 prize…
