Only time will tell whether politicians will listen to the anger of this state’s students and stop budget cuts, or whether they will listen to wealthy campaign contributors who want us to pay for the budget crisis created by the Wall Street recession and tax cuts for the rich. We say HELL NO!
WE MUST NOT ALLOW POLITICIANS THAT CHOICE: WE MUST RISE UP!
Coverage: Hundreds rally at state Capitol to protest education cuts
Hundreds rally against La. higher education cuts
Higher Ed students send message to Governor Jindal
Hundreds rally against higher education cuts
Students Gather to Protest In Baton Rouge
Hundreds rally against La. higher education cuts
Steps of State Capitol full for protest
Protesters feel impact of cuts already
Meanwhile in London….
50,000 students marched against cuts to universities and increased tuition today, smashing into and occupying the conservative party offices. Seems like they are telling their leaders: stop the cuts or we will be ungovernable! Good show ole chaps!
Update:National Day of Mourning declared for windows of Millbank Tower
Education Protest in London Turns Violent
Student fees protest: ‘This is just the beginning’
Students in London storm Conservative Party headquarters during rally to protest tuition hikes
London Student Fee Protest Turns Violent
Videos of Student Protests in London
More Video
BBC coverage
I was at the LA state capitol today. We need a much more militant fight-back. Obviously.
http://www.pslweb.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=14655&news_iv_ctrl=1261
Here’s the flickr link for a few pics I took while I was there:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tmlf/sets/72157625235676189/