Long Island, NY: 250 Bring the Costs of War to a Local Mall, 2 Arrested
Two people were arrested during a protest at the Smith Haven Mall in Long Island, NY. Organized by the Suffolk Peace Network, and several other Long Island peace groups, the action drew 250 people who lined the street in front of the mall, while a couple dozen pro-war counter-protestors gathered on a corner across the street. Approximately 30 people, wearing t-shirts that said, 4,000 soldiers dead, 1,000,000 Iraqis, and "Enough," with a spatter of blood on them, entered the mall and began reading the names of the dead, which they continued to do for a half hour, until they were threatened with arrest. Susan McKeon-Steinmann from South Country Peace Group refused to leave or remove her t-shirt, and was given a desk appearance ticket for criminal trespass. Eighty-year-old Don Zirkel, a church deacon, was arrested and removed from the mall by wheelchair because he refused to remove his t-shirt. He was charged with criminal trespass and resisting arrest.
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09:40 AM Mar 30, 2008 -
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Lansing, MI: Billboard Displays Costs of Iraq War
The Greater Lansing Network Against War and Injustice, a UFPJ member group, posted this billboard at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Francis Street, where it will remain for a month, drawing local residents' attention to the enormous daily financial costs of the continuing occupation in Iraq.
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04:25 PM Mar 28, 2008 -
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New York, NY: Vigil to Commemorate 4000 U.S. Deaths Held in East Harlem
From William Gerena-Rochet: "Holding a copy of the front page headline of the NY Daily News that read “4000 Dead: Tragic milestone for U.S. in Iraq” and a banner, “El Barrio-Harlem Movement for Peace and Justice,” a handfull of community activists, residents and workers chanted “Bush lies, 4000 dead, 30,000 wounded, Bring the troops home now,” next to the East 103 Street US Army Recruiting Station situated across the Ortiz Funeral Home..."
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11:17 AM Mar 25, 2008 -
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Atlanta, GA: Grannies Become Jailbirds for Peace
10 grandmothers and supporters, ages 57 to 80, tried to enlist in the US Army at an Atlanta recruiting office on St. Paddy's Day. Following the nurturing instincts of grandmas everywhere, they offered to replace young Americans in harm's way in Iraq. When their generous offer was refused, these gritty grannies stood their ground.
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04:57 PM Mar 20, 2008 -
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1000+ Actions in All 50 States Say, 5 YEARS TOO MANY!
Reports are still coming in, but it is clear that March 19th -- and this whole week of anti-war action -- was historic.
On Wednesday, the atmosphere out in the streets of our nation's capital was exhilarating.
More than 1,000 people -- students, grannies, veterans, and more -- engaged in more than a dozen bold, creative, inspiring actions in downtown DC that disrupted business as usual. The protests made those who profit from war, and those who enable it, stop and take notice.
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12:30 PM Mar 20, 2008 -
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Dallas, TX: North Texas for Justice and Peace Delivers Message
North Texas for Justice and Peace led Dallas participation in the "Dear Canada, Let US War Resisters Stay!" action. Event Organizer Rusty Tomlinson reported, "On Friday, January 25, we stood vigil outside the Canadian Consulate General in downtown Dallas. We held a sign which bore the Pierre Trudeauquote, "Canada Should Be A Refuge From Militarism."
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06:00 PM Feb 01, 2008 -
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Toronto, ON: Canadians Say "Let 'Em Stay"
On Saturday January 26, the
War Resisters Support Campaign launched a mobilization in eight cities throughout Canada. The campaign demands that US soldiers who are seeking refuge in Canada be allowed to stay. According to a recent poll 2 out of 3 Canadians favor allowing war resisters to stay.
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08:00 PM Jan 26, 2008 -
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Mountain View, CA: Raging Grannies Hold Memorial Service For Servicewomen Killed
"On January 18th actions were held across the country during the 5th Iraqi Moratorium Day. In Mountain View, California the Raging Grannies Action League held a memorial service for the 93 American servicewomen who have died in Iraq..."
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12:00 AM Jan 18, 2008 -
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Washington, DC: 80 Activists Arrested At The Supreme Court
Dozens of activists organized by
Witness Against Torture delivered a message to the U.S. Supreme Court demanding the shut-down of the U.S. prison at Guantánamo and justice for those detained there. About 40 people were arrested inside the Court building and another 40 on the steps. All 80 have been released, but many were denied food and water for most of the 30-some hours they were detained.
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06:00 AM Jan 11, 2008 -
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Hayword, WI: Over 80 Brave The Cold For 4th Iraq Moratorium Day
Over 80 people gathered and braved the cold to mark the 4th Iraq Moratorium Day in the tiny town of Hayword, WI. Organizer Margaret Eggers Krause reported, "Though the mainstream media claims that the war has taken a back seat to the economy as the primary concern of the American people, Friday's event proved that people want an end to this war and are excited about an opportunity to show their opposition."
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08:00 PM Dec 21, 2007 -
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