http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/?refid=0 MPR reporter Tim Nelson surveys the scene surrounding the Republican National Convention. Copyright 2008, Minnesota Public Radio Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:11:02 -0600 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=4.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss timnelson@mpr.org (Tim Nelson) The press was freer than you probably know during this convention. I found out first hand. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/points_of_non_privelege.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/points_of_non_privelege.shtml Fri, 05 Sep 2008 11:11:02 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) What's proper protest protocol when it comes to pets and kids? http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/fun_for_the_whole_family.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/fun_for_the_whole_family.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:36:46 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) Their permit has expired, but the protesters are intent on marching. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/rally_at_capitol_must_be_done.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/rally_at_capitol_must_be_done.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:06:33 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) Concern over protests is leading some businesses to shutter early. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/st_paul_businesses_closing_ear.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/st_paul_businesses_closing_ear.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:23:17 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) Code Pink protesters get onto the convention floor. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/cant_find_your_credentials.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/cant_find_your_credentials.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 12:52:29 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) One more day... http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/what_to_do_in_msp_when_its_the.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/what_to_do_in_msp_when_its_the.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:50:10 CDT timnelson@mpr.org (Tim Nelson) The Current and Regional News are on separate floors here at Minnesota Public Radio, but the RNC has us, oddly enough, mulling over some of the same subjects these days. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/raging_against_the_machine.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/raging_against_the_machine.shtml Thu, 04 Sep 2008 07:57:45 CDT timnelson@mpr.org (Tim Nelson) Under all that armor and amidst all that pepper spray are people you know. Probably more than you even realize. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/the_usual_suspects.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/the_usual_suspects.shtml Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:56:16 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) There is no shortage of free music this week in the Twin Cities http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/music_to_protest_by.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/music_to_protest_by.shtml Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:23:44 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) Here's the full view of the Bushville encampment http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/bushville_in_360.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/bushville_in_360.shtml Wed, 03 Sep 2008 09:57:58 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) The "March for Our Lives" is moving along peacefully after a brief skirmish in Mears Park. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/the_march_gets_moving.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/the_march_gets_moving.shtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 18:22:02 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) A Mexican blessing ceremony gets the festivities started at Mears Park. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/blessing_at_mears_park.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/blessing_at_mears_park.shtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:25:05 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) The cops and protesters are getting ready to engage again. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/another_skirmish_coming.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/another_skirmish_coming.shtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 17:12:54 CDT mbloom@mpr.org (Molly Bloom) The Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign is promising celebrities for their afternoon march. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/celebrities.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/celebrities.shtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:10:46 CDT timnelson@mpr.org (Tim Nelson) Of the eight people on the RNC court docket so far, the oldest is 24 and none are from the Twin Cities. Just one is from Minnesota. http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/first_eight_arraignments.shtml?refid=0 http://minnesota.publicradio.org/collections/special/columns/convention_beat/archive/2008/09/first_eight_arraignments.shtml Tue, 02 Sep 2008 11:09:14 CDT