Occupy Homes MN: Fannie and Freddie Day of Action
http://www.occupyhomesmn.org/fannie_and_freddie_day_of_action_in_washington_d_c?recruiter_id=67
A recap of our day of action at Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac HQ in Washington, D.C. with allies from around the country.
On Thursday we began the day by shutting down Wisconsin Avenue in front of Fannie Mae HQ. It was inspiring to join folks from around the nation in this fearless protest. Homeowners, renters and homeless folks all joined in. Demands ranged from firing Ed DeMarco to principal reduction, to allowing vacant properties to be used as affordable rentals, to turning over vacants to community land trusts. Interesting side note: Sidwell Friends is a private school attended by the Obama girls. It's also directly across the street from Fannie Mae HQ. Some 4th graders peering through the fence were impressed enough by the action that they offered to join us. "...but we're kind of in the middle of PE." Most importantly, 5 brave fighters were arrested in acts of civil disobedience. All were released by the end of the day. Long live our 5 brave Freedom Fighters who laid their bodies on the line and led the way!
(More at the link.)
