Dec 28 Local News Occupy Louisville Uncertain of Metro Government Louisville Metro officials say they plan on being flexible with Occupy Louisville demonstrators next week, but that doesn’t make the demonstrators comfortable. Officials representing several different areas of Metro Government told members of Occupy Louisville last week that they will re-issue a permit for the protest for the new year, but the permit will not […] By Devin Katayama Dec 28 Local News Occupy Louisville Uncertain of Metro Government Devin Katayama
Nov 13 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Organize Seven Days of Events Occupy Louisville demonstrators have organized a series of events this week to raise awareness of the movement. Seven Days of Solidarity will include marches and discussions that help express what the movement is about. “We don’t just have one demand,” said demonstrator Pam Newman who helped organize the event. Newman has been involved with Occupy […] By Devin Katayama Nov 13 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Organize Seven Days of Events Devin Katayama
Nov 10 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Move Locations Occupy Louisville demonstrators are moving in preparation for the city’s Light Up Louisville holiday event later this month. The demonstration mirrors Occupy Wall Street in standing against corporate greed and the influence of money in politics. On Thursday morning, a few demonstrators were packing up supplies and preparing to move (pictured) while city workers began […] By Devin Katayama Nov 10 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Move Locations Devin Katayama
Oct 14 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Say They’ve Acquired New Permit Occupy Louisville demonstrators say a permit has been acquired for Jefferson Square Park at 6th and Jefferson streets downtown. They say they can now stay overnight across the street from City Hall until the end of the year. Occupy Louisville began as an unorganized, leaderless demonstration against corporate greed and to give voices to under-represented […] By Devin Katayama Oct 14 Local News Occupy Louisville Demonstrators Say They’ve Acquired New Permit Devin Katayama
Oct 13 Local News Occupy Louisville Protest Continues A week and a half in, the Occupy Louisville protest continues in Jefferson Square Park downtown, but the protest’s size and location change throughout the day. After a rainy morning, less than a dozen protesters held a casual meeting in the park. They’re expecting 30-40 more people to show up after the workday ends, which […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 13 Local News Occupy Louisville Protest Continues Gabe Bullard
Aug 9 Local News PETA Protests Outside Leather Shop Three black coffins lined the intersection of Bonnycastle Avenue and Bardstown Road today. It was part of a demonstration by PETA against the use animal products in clothing. Three of the eight protesters played corpses. They were dressed in black underwear and held signs saying “We wouldn’t be caught dead in animal skins.” “Well we […] By kdurbin Aug 9 Local News PETA Protests Outside Leather Shop kdurbin
Jul 13 Local News Orchestra Musicians Stage Protest Some members of the Louisville Orchestra’s musicians union are staging a protest at the orchestra’s headquarters this afternoon as their contract impasse continues. The musicians had already said they would reject management’s latest contract offer. They had until today to consider a proposal that outlines specific expectations for rehearsal and performance attendance. The orchestra has […] By Rick Howlett Jul 13 Local News Orchestra Musicians Stage Protest Rick Howlett
Mar 11 Arts and Culture Demonstrators Call for Cowen’s Resignation Cowen's supporters tout his fundraising skills, but the demonstrators say they won't give up until the CEO is fired or resigns. By Gabe Bullard Mar 11 Arts and Culture Demonstrators Call for Cowen’s Resignation Gabe Bullard
Feb 25 Local News Rally To Be Held In Frankfort Against Wisconsin, Indiana Legislation Kentuckians will rally Saturday in Frankfort in support of protesters in Wisconsin and Indiana, who are fighting legislation they say will hurt labor unions. Similar rallies will be held in state capitals across the nation. MoveOn.org and several other organizations are promoting the rallies. Keith Rouda with MoveOn hopes the event will show solidarity across the nation among people striving to protect and further unionized labor. By Gabe Bullard Feb 25 Local News Rally To Be Held In Frankfort Against Wisconsin, Indiana Legislation Gabe Bullard
Feb 10 Local News Protesters Gather On Whiskey Row They were protesting an agreement between Metro Government and developer Todd Blue which will allow Blue to destroy the buildings in three months to make room for a new development. Blue can also use the site as a parking lot for five years prior to building By Gabe Bullard Feb 10 Local News Protesters Gather On Whiskey Row Gabe Bullard
Feb 9 Local News Preservationists Planning Protest At Whiskey Row They're protesting an agreement between Metro Government and developer Todd Blue which will allow Blue to destroy the buildings in three months to make room for a new development. The city has agreed to try to save the facades or recreate their appearance, but preservationists say that isn't enough. By Gabe Bullard Feb 9 Local News Preservationists Planning Protest At Whiskey Row Gabe Bullard