I'm seeing reporting that bothers me that my state tax authority is targeting artists for auditing based on what sounds like some specious assertions regarding whether their business models and expenses are appropriate. I realized I don't know what I should do to formally protest these actions.
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posted by Luke Skywalker
on Apr 30, 2013 -
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i've been living in an apartment building in san francisco for 10 years and have a one-car garage. for much of that time i parked my car on the street, parallel to the curb, blocking my own driveway to some extent. i also had friends park there cars there, and when i had a rental car, i parked it there on and off for several months. no one ever got a ticket.
a couple months ago i parked a friend's car there overnight and got a ticket. apparently someone had called in a complaint, although the car was extending only into my own driveway, and by a small amount at that. i protested the $98 ticket, saying that i was the driver and the only one authorized to call in a complaint, but it was denied. i have no idea who called in the complaint, and DPT will not give out that information.
i plan to do an in-person hearing. has anyone successfully fought this sort of ticket?
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posted by roxie110
on Feb 26, 2013 -
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"Rich man's war, poor man's fight" goes back to the US Civil War and illustrates how it's the poor who do most of the actual fighting in any conflict. What other catchy or classic phrases illustrate how careers involving legalized violence (military, police) frequently draw in the economically disadvantaged?
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posted by scaryblackdeath
on Oct 1, 2012 -
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What ideas do people have for a college campaign to get our Chick-fil-A removed from campus? A group of us have been meeting, talking, planning, strategizing, and I would love to hear any thoughts from other people about how to be effective and efficient with this.
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posted by davidstandaford
on Aug 28, 2012 -
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Occupy Wall Street held a
National Gathering in Philadelphia which ended this week. There was supposed to be a collectively drafted "blueprint" document emerging from sessions. The last report I could find mentioned that it was still being compiled on July 5. It was supposed to be completed to hand off to a group marching to NYC over the course of this weekend. Does anyone have a link to this document? All I've seen are some painted signs that were used in the process.
posted by Miko
on Jul 6, 2012 -
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I am an English speaker learning Russian. I am also interested in the recent protest movements in and around Moscow. Where are the forums/twitter accounts/facebook accounts/blogs where opinions are being formed? They will be used as a resource in learning the language and understanding contemporary russian politics.
posted by 221bbs
on Mar 31, 2012 -
6 answers
Help me find this anti-nuclear protest play I saw online at some point in the last two years.
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posted by jrb223
on Mar 25, 2012 -
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I'm very angry about what's happening in the UK right now, including-but-not-limited-to: the unnecessarily savage and unequal budget cuts, the privatisation of our education, health and police systems, the scapegoating of vulnerable groups and the dishonesty and cynicism of the Conservative and Liberal Democrat politicians involved.
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posted by Kirn
on Mar 2, 2012 -
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I'm curious about military communication methods from before radio - how armies coordinated maneuvers and formations without it. I'm also curious which preradio communications methods would most be of use to modern protesters in urban settings should they be unable to use modern wireless devices.
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posted by EatTheWeak
on Jan 4, 2012 -
26 answers
Help me be a smarter protester within the Occupy movement. Who REALLY is to blame? Can you help me make a list?
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posted by Mr Ected
on Nov 17, 2011 -
19 answers
What are some sources for particularly educational/relevant flyers regarding income disparity, public policy, and other issues pertinent to the Occupy Wall Street movement?
posted by mintchip
on Nov 3, 2011 -
5 answers
Theoretically, if I were to be arrested at Occupy Wall Street, what would that mean for my future employability?
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 26, 2011 -
28 answers
For a protest/event/action later today I need sarcastic slogans, chants, and lines about tough the rich have it, and how they can't afford to pay more taxes.
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posted by elmer benson
on Oct 15, 2011 -
12 answers
Seeking advice on what to tell teenagers about dealing with the police at a protest.
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posted by iconjack
on Oct 4, 2011 -
16 answers
I remember the relief of hearing Sage Francis'
Makeshift Patriot for the first time in October of 2001. It was the first song that voiced my fear of possible repression in the US. I thought there would be a wave of left-wing protest songs, but it seemed to be more of a trickle. In August of 2002 Sleater-Kinney asked in
Combat Rock where the protest songs were. My question is the same as theirs: What songs protesting government reaction to 9/11 came out after the event itself and before its 1st anniversary? I am specifically looking for protest songs by American musicians.
posted by Kattullus
on Sep 9, 2011 -
24 answers
Now that Mubarak has stepped down after weeks of protests, is any other authoritarian governments in the region on the brink of similar civic uprising?
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posted by Pantalaimon
on Feb 11, 2011 -
16 answers
Do you know of any protest records or songs that are about really specific, forgotten-about causes, or related to visible minorities?
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posted by magacid
on Nov 11, 2010 -
42 answers
I need ridiculous protest sign ideas! Westboro Baptist Church (the "God Hates Fags" people) are protesting outside of a local high school tomorrow morning. I've organized an absurdist counter-protest, in the vein of the ones staged at
Comic-Con and
Twitter (
more). Give us your most LOL-tastic slogan ideas!
posted by ixohoxi
on Oct 4, 2010 -
80 answers
I saw a protest in Hong Kong, and took some photos of the signs. I've never been able to read them, and always wanted to know what the protest was about. Can you help me read the signs or understand what the drawings depict?
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posted by Houstonian
on May 31, 2010 -
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I'm planning a tea party counterprotest. I've never done this before. Help.
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posted by kpht
on Apr 8, 2010 -
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NoveltyUseOnlyFilter: Chemists- do you think it would be possible to develop a chemical compound (aerosol? liquid?) which could counter tear gas by causing it to break down/change phase?
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posted by Truthiness
on Dec 10, 2009 -
6 answers
I'm sick and tired of all the downright racist, anti-immigration rhetoric being bandied about in the UK and I want to do something about it. What can I do?
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 5, 2009 -
12 answers
Heard a good song on the radio, but can't find it anywhere... i'm guessing it's from the 60s, because it sounds kind of dylan-y/protest-y and there's a lyric that goes something like "i need someone to help explain the war"... i thought the song title would be I'M A CHILD or I AM A CHILD because the song is made up of lyrics like "I need someone to help me tie my shoes/I am a child, "I need someone to help me lose the blues/I am a child"... I made those up, but you get the idea... ring any bells?
posted by LittlePumpkin
on Jun 7, 2009 -
6 answers
I want to take to the streets to protest the $1.2 Billion dollars that AIG has announced it will pay in executive bonuses. How do I do this?
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posted by u2604ab
on Mar 15, 2009 -
16 answers
Ok, WTF. I go to my home page (iGoogle) and suddenly everything has changed. I hate it, it literally hurts my eyes, I can't find anything. I am not kidding. How do I fix it or where can I protest?
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posted by DetonatedManiac
on Oct 16, 2008 -
22 answers
What
news am I missing at the Olympics - what has been covered up or ignored by the Chinese regulators providing the video feed to NBC etc? I have to imagine there have been some outbursts or protests and the Chinese are not letting the media cover it (at least on live TV). Is there a good site noting these occurrences, or have the games just gone off nearly flawlessly? (excepting the drum tower murder last week.)
posted by pithy comment
on Aug 18, 2008 -
6 answers
I'll be participating in my first ever protest later this month. What is an economical way to make hand-held signs and sandwich boards which are sturdy enough to survive a day of protesting on possibly windy streets, but also light and compact enough to transport easily?
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posted by de void
on Apr 7, 2008 -
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My university is hosting a speech by former secretary of state Alberto Gonzalez. I'm ethically opposed to a lot of things he's done but I'm going to be protesting against his visit primarily because my university is paying him over 30,000 dollars to speak here; money that will no doubt be immediately spent on defense for his pending court date. Anyway, a band and I will be playing at the protest, so I was wondering if anyone had recommendations as to songs that would be especially appropriate to play at his visit.
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posted by ignorantguru
on Feb 16, 2008 -
43 answers
To what extent does the idea of a "Catholic Left" still exist in the United States?
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posted by R. Mutt
on Nov 24, 2007 -
25 answers
I need anecdotes/ideas/something for a speech I will be giving at an antiwar protest this Saturday. Please help!
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posted by skjønn
on Oct 25, 2007 -
6 answers
ATTN: Music Nerds! I'm putting together a party playlist with the theme of "Impeach the President" - any suggestions?? Help me rock the party into the streets!
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posted by MeatLightning
on Apr 19, 2007 -
72 answers
What is the best (if any) way to deal with anti-gay Christian protesters on my campus?
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posted by ikahime
on Apr 2, 2007 -
62 answers
Literally. We have started a rally/day-long protest/24 hours of fun to take place at my college in Clinton, SC (population 10k). The idea is to make it viral. Not just invite everyone we know, but really work everyone to invite everyone they know.
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posted by gbinal
on Nov 1, 2006 -
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I am flying soon. I would like to bring a bottle of water to security, a nice plain Muji style bottle, with a custom label on it. What should be pasted on it for this lame, meaningless, nearly silent protest? What will not get me violated or detained, but will clearly state the idiocies of fear we are now enduring?
Or is this horrible, this idea?
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat
on Sep 6, 2006 -
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