As the RNC Opens in St. Paul, Twin Cities Police Arrest Nearly 300; Journalists Targeted

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Tue, Sep 2, 2008 5:58PM

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 :Gena Berglund of Minnesota Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild discusses the police tactics, including the targeting of journalists and use of excessive force on the street. On Monday, officers in riot gear fired rubber bullets, teargas, pepper spray and concussion grenades at protesters and journalists. [includes rush transcript]

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Gena Berglund, Minnesota Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild

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§Rep. Keith Ellison (D-Minn.) Condemns Police Intimidation of Journalists

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Tue, Sep 2, 2008 5:59PM

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 :Democratic Congress member Keith Ellison of Minnesota has been back in the Twin Cities this week closely monitoring the treatment of protesters and journalists at the RNC. He joins me now in St. Paul. [includes rush transcript]

Guest:

Rep. Keith Ellison, Democratic Congress member from Minnesota.

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