Introduction to the RNC '08 Report project
How and why the project came into existence...
The RNC '08 Report is a citizen's archive of media reports, government documents, and other resources relating to the 2008 Republican National Convention, held in St. Paul, MN. The source material posted on this website will ultimately be used to compile a truly independent, publicly available, citizen's report on what happened during the 2008 RNC. This independent media project is currently in research stage, as materials are still being collected and archived. [Read more]
Why the RNC '08 Report deserves your support
Donate to support accountability and independent media!
RNC 08 Report, February 2nd, 2010
Over a year after the 2008 Republican National Convention, the RNC '08 Report continues to produce original research, and compile and archive material relating to the 2008 RNC which is used widely by legal defense teams, journalists, and activists who are working in the aftermath of this and similar events. Your support helps us both keep up and expand our work to challenge over-policing and state injustices at National Special Security Events in the United States, as well as tracking and documenting what is clearly a globalizing pattern of repression of dissent. [Read more]
F.A.Q.
Frequently-asked questions
What is the RNC '08 Report archive project? Will you index every article, TV broadcast, etc., about the 2008 RNC on this website? Can I submit my own material about the RNC as a source? Who created the RNC '08 Report website? Why was the RNC '08 Report website created? What made this necessary? [Read more]
How to contact the RNC '08 Report project
Our e-mail address and Facebook page!
The RNC '08 Report project is based in Minneapolis, MN, and welcomes contact. For questions, suggestions, submissions, and bug reports, please e-mail us. [Read more]
Progress Log
A dated log of additions and enhancements to this website...
Notes about helpful new website features and news of recent content that we added to the site. [Read more]
The RNC '08 Report: Looking Back at the First Four Months
Nigel Parry, RNC 08 Report, February 7th, 2009
 Looking at the Google Analytics web statistic account attached to the site, statistics since its early October launch show a relatively steady growth rate, consistent with an archive-type site on a single issue. Since the site’s launch almost exactly four months ago, there have been 27,000 page views on the site, an average of 225 a day, and 5,000 total visits from just over 3,000 people, meaning that approximately 60% of those using the site are return visitors. When I look a more recent statistics, there are obviously more people who know about the site these days than when it was launched 4 months ago. In just the last month, January 1st–February 1st, the site saw 2,000 visits and 10,000 page views, with visitors spending an average of 6 minutes on the site. [Read more]
Ways to Help/Submit to the RNC '08 Report archive
If you don't see something, say something! (or do something)
READ OUR CURRENT APPEAL. Obviously the more comprehensive the RNC '08 Report website is, the more useful it will be. Think something is missing? Use the search engine and browse links to double-check we've not got it. Then let us know. Or find out what we're asking for help with! [Read more]
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2004 Republican National Convention in NY,
2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver,
Harassment of Glass Bead Collective journalists (night of Aug 26th/early morning of Aug 27th),
Critical Mass Bike Ride at Loring Park (Aug 29th),
Raid on Convergence Center at 627 Smith Ave S, St. Paul, MN (Aug 29th),
Raid on 951 Iglehart Ave, St. Paul, MN where i-Witness Video were staying (Aug 30th),
Raid on 2301 23rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN (Aug 30th) Food Not Bombs home. Nathanael David Secor arrested,
Raid on 3500 Harriet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN (Aug 30th),
Raid on 3240 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN (Aug 30th) - Garrett Scott Fitzgerald, Eryn Chase Trimmer, Monica Rachel Bicking arrested,
Liberty Parade on Nicollet Mall (Aug 31st),
Vets for Peace Solumn Funeral Procession (Aug 31st),
March on the RNC to Stop the War (Sep 1st),
Vandalism in downtown St. Paul (Sept 1st),
Democracy Now staff arrests (Sep 1st),
Mass Arrest of Harriet Island "Take Back Labor Day" concert-goers on Shepard Road (Sep 1st),
Ripple Effect Concert at the State Capitol (Sep 2nd),
Mears Park Poor People's Rally & March for Our Lives (Sept 2nd),
Near-raid on i-Witness Video space at 1595 Selby Ave (Sep 3rd),
Mass arrest of Rage Against The Machine concert goers in Minneapolis (Sept 3rd),
Student Strike Against the RNC (Sep 4th),
"No Peace for the Warmakers" Rally & Demonstration (Sep 4th),
Mass arrest on Marion St Bridge (Sept 4th),
Community Conversation about the RNC (Sep 24th), RNC Public Review Safety Commission public hearing (Nov 6th), G-20 Protests in London (March-April 2009), G-20 protests in Pittsburgh (24-25 September 2009), RNC 8 evidentiary hearings (May 2010), G-20 Protests in Toronto (26-27 June 2010), RNC 8 Final Court Appearance (19 October 2010)
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