Ferguson, MO, is Hell Right Now – Show Your Support Locally At Sunday Rally

by | Aug 14, 2014 | POLITICS

The standoff between cops and citizens in Ferguson, MO is terrifying.


The standoff between cops and citizens in Ferguson, MO is terrifying.

We’re not here to agree or disagree with the police reaction, the lack federal presence, the arrest of journalists, the use of tear gas (see below), or even the shooting of an unarmed teen and its immediate mishandling – but we are letting folks know what’s going on through photos and video on social media:

Here’s members of the Washington Post getting arrested

Alright, well now that you’re probably all riled up – consider coming out Sunday 8/17 at 4:30 PM to Monroe Park. We’ll be there.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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