The Young Turks Host Live Tweets #DemocracySpring, Most Capitol Arrests Ever
It’s been a heavy few days for Cenk Uygur, host and founder of The Young Turks and livestreamer of airport drama. Today, the man attended the sit-in portion of Democracy Spring, a large-scale demonstration against corruption and money in politics. Over the last week, participants marched from Philadelphia to D.C. Today, 3000 of them vowed that they weren’t afraid to get arrested and sat around the capitol in protest.
Uygur live tweeted much of the event. Below, you’ll find some of the highlights along with parts of the livestream from The Young Turks.
The Young Turks live from the Democracy Spring: Sit In. Save Democracy. protest in Washington, District of Columbia – The police are arresting people now.
Posted by The Young Turks on Monday, April 11, 2016
At #DemocracySpring. Crowd at protest. The arrests have begun. Very strong showing! pic.twitter.com/WDxOXkIePu
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
On the steps of the Capitol with @MichaelAWoodJr, sitting in together. pic.twitter.com/BWGXDSA5Ml
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
(That is police reformist Michael A. Wood, Jr.)
Police just told us that they are running out of space. Most people ever arrested at the Capitol! #DemocracySpring
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
(His claims have been backed up by others present.)
Police just told us that they appreciate us being so peaceful. Several pro-police chants throughout. They are also 99%. #DemocracySpring
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
There was a “Where is CNN?” chant. Largest arrest at the Capitol and they don’t even show up. Do they cover news? #DemocracySpring
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
These guys getting arrested requested I send it to @GeorgetownLaw Proud of them. pic.twitter.com/MXQjbrxqQr
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
Hero of #DemocracySpring – Jason Bonsall. @WolfPAChq state leader in NC. That’s his dad in front of his wheelchair. pic.twitter.com/EeFuJyViJQ
— Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) April 11, 2016
He retweeted this video of himself chanting:
Hmmm. Crowd at #DemocracySpring chants “Where is CNN?” pic.twitter.com/4GEOP1xduo
— Adam Green (@AdamGreen) April 11, 2016
As of this writing, he is still there documenting the event. This post will be updated if he is arrested.
TYT’s @cenkuygur among about 40 protesters left, hundreds already arrested at #DemocracySpring @TheYoungTurks pic.twitter.com/BQ41KameWj
— Eric Byler (@ericbyler) April 11, 2016
UPDATE — 4:57 p.m. EST:
We have received this comment from Uygur:
I’m risking arrest today at our nation’s capital because our representatives don’t represent us anymore. We have asked them to take action countless times to get money out of politics. We want something very simple – restore free and fair elections. Because of their inaction we take action today. It is obvious that Congress is awash in corruption. Today we begin civil disobedience against that corruption.
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