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Police make mass arrests in Pa. Capitol as protestors decry state investments in Israel
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette link: https://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-state/2024/02/05/pennsylvania-capitol-shapiro-protest-israel/stories/202402050071
HARRISBURG — A loud protest in the state Capitol Rotunda on Monday against Pennsylvania spending on Israel-issued bonds — carried out in the same spot where Gov. Josh Shapiro will deliver his budget address Tuesday — led to mass arrests.
A large throng of protestors bearing signs and wearing “Divest from Genocide” shirts occupied large portions of the grand staircase and other areas being prepared for Mr. Shapiro’s much-anticipated address. An elevated speaking platform, massive television screens, and hundreds of chairs already were in place when the protest began.
Between 1 and 2 p.m. many people were restrained with their hands behind their backs by police officers and led away, even as chants against state investing decisions continued.
Lilah Saber, identified by a participant as a spokesperson for the group, said there were more than 150 arrests overall. “There were about 10 folks from Pittsburgh” in that number, she said.
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A large throng of protestors bearing signs and wearing “Divest from Genocide” shirts occupied large portions of the grand staircase and other areas being prepared for Mr. Shapiro’s much-anticipated address. An elevated speaking platform, massive television screens, and hundreds of chairs already were in place when the protest began.
Between 1 and 2 p.m. many people were restrained with their hands behind their backs by police officers and led away, even as chants against state investing decisions continued.
Lilah Saber, identified by a participant as a spokesperson for the group, said there were more than 150 arrests overall. “There were about 10 folks from Pittsburgh” in that number, she said.
Didn't they tell us that the building was closed due to roof repairs? The PA Legislature is on extended (paid) leave right now, and they aren't back in session until the end of March. I'm guessing that Senator John Fetterman was not among those arrested.
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... just as there's no monolith of Catholic voters on the issue of abortion (pro or con).
I hate how the Repukes cloak their closet antisemitism by pretending to be "pro-Palestinian."
