Monthly Archives: June 2008
Oak Grove supporter joins Berkeley tree sit
Click to Play As the battle between tree sitters in the Oak Grove near the Berkeley stadium and arborists hired by the university to cut traverse lines and remove platforms continued for the second day Wednesday, one supporter climbed a light pole to join the protestors in the trees. This rough video captures what happened.
UC Berkeley Press Conference (Audio)
The University of California at Berkeley held a press conference to respond to a judgement by Barbara Miller of Alameda County Superior Court. In brief, the UC contends that the ruling is a victory with a few minor hurdles that must be overcome before the sports training complex can be erected. Click To Play
UC Berkeley takes action against tree-sit
Click to Play On Tuesday morning, the University of California at Berkeley began the process of dismantling the support structures including platforms and traverse cable that had been used by the Berkeley tree-sitters who have occupied the Oak Grove for the past 18 months. The tree-sitters are attempting to stop the University from leveling the [...]
Citizen Media and the law — freedom and risk
These notes were drafted as part of the Citizen Media and the law — freedom and risk breakout session at the Minnesota Journalism that Matters New Pamphleteers conference… FOIA and public access: FOIA – the fee waiver has been expanded to include those who publish regularly, legal fees can now be recovered if you need [...]