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mzteris

(16,232 posts)
Sat Jan 7, 2012, 12:13 PM Jan 2012

THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT...

...this is what democracy looks like!

A Pictorial History

"The epicenter of the labor movement resurgence and citizen uprisings in America started in Madison, WI. . . .

As a freelance photographer, I have chronicled these protests with over 10,000 hi-resolution images inside the walls of the capitol, on the streets, and suspended in the air--from the Zombie Rights Parade (ravaged, para-human costumers) looking for politicians with "brains" to the rally remembering the immortal words of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr.--these photos depict the breadth, scope and intensity of the protests. My press credentials gave me access only a few enjoyed.

A book of images is being created, titled "The Winter of Our Discontent… this is what democracy looks like!” Many of the images document the evolution of homemade signs that are poignant and sometimes hilarious. There were parades, rallies, organized stage events, sleep-ins, night vigils, etc. Gatherings were in the snow, the rain, and the dead of winter, with a sprinkling of sunshine now and then. The ground swell that started it all began here, at the Wisconsin State Capitol."

This is a Kickstarter project: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1420371594/the-winter-of-our-discontent

Please consider supporting this!

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THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT... (Original Post) mzteris Jan 2012 OP
Beautiful! PeaceNikki Jan 2012 #1
Beautifully done! Lefta Dissenter Jan 2012 #2
Thank you and its very well done Yon_Yonson Jan 2012 #3
Great images. Thanks. n/t Scuba Jan 2012 #4
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