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San Francisco: Resistance is futile — or is it?

Staff March 20, 2008 0 Comments

San Francisco was the epicenter of the failed movement to prevent the Iraq War — but the movement that emerged…

The Great Hollywood Peace Parade

Staff March 20, 2008 0 Comments

Antiwar Angelenos mark the fifth year of war by throwing a party By Ron Garmon LA Weekly, March 19, 2008…

Sacramento : Protests and Candlelight Vigils Mark Anniversary of Iraq Invasion

Richard Nadeau March 20, 2008 2 Comments

On March 19, the eve of the first day of Spring, I demonstrated with hundreds of other Sacramento citizens bearing…

Protesters gather at Redding City Hall

Staff March 20, 2008 1 Comment

Marchers voice their opposition to the war in Iraq By Constance Dillon Monday, March 17, 2008 REDDING, CA. More than…

We continue to post more reports of protests from across the country …

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 1 Comment

Antiwar Protests Spread to Smaller Cities – Rallies, Marches, Sit-Ins & Civil Disobedience COLUMBIA, S.C. — Holding up posters and…

‘No War’ in the Streets of San Francisco

Michael Steinberg March 19, 2008 0 Comments

On Wednesday March 19, the fifth anniversary of Bush’s attack on Iraq, people again went to the streets of San…

250 San Diegans Rally for Candle-Light Vigil in Balboa Park

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 0 Comments

On-going Protests Are San Diego’s Response to Iraq War Anniversary; Die-In Planned for Sat. March 22 SAN DIEGO, CA. As…

Latest Poll: Bush Is Tanking – Only 31% Approve – A New Low

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 3 Comments

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Five years after he green-lighted the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, President Bush faced strikingly low approval ratings…

Police Scuffle Averted at Chicago Protest March

Staff March 19, 2008 3 Comments

T. Mannis / The Bench CHICAGO – March 19, 2008 – Police officers, in riot gear and on horses, were…

Protests in San Francisco Continue Into the Night

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 0 Comments

Here are latest reports of on-going demonstrations in San Francisco tonight – March 19th ContraCosta Times – Protest Diary 6:53…

Expert Notes Shift In Anti-War Movement As Tactics Move From Marches to Arrests

Staff March 19, 2008 0 Comments

When protesters barricaded the national headquarters of the Internal Revenue Service in Washington and 32 were arrested on Wednesday, it…

UPDATE AS OF 5:00 PDT: San Francisco Protests – Breaking Blog News

Staff March 19, 2008 0 Comments

SAN FRANCISCO, CA. Demonstrators gathered and roamed throughout downtown San Francisco in protests against the war, rallying and blocking corporate…

Randi Coulthard on Study of In-custody Deaths at San Diego’s Central Jail Confirms Systematic Failures: “Hi, Will you be doing a follow-up article on the fund raising for the District 2 City Council race showing…” Apr 27, 12:18
Paul Krueger on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “Thanks to Kate Callen and her collaborators for keeping us informed on Balboa Park finances. We can only hope the…” Apr 27, 12:09
La Playa Heritage on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “When the City of San Diego’s created paid metered parking in Balboa Park they purposefully refuse to create a Balboa…” Apr 27, 11:55
John Heatherington on City Is Reducing Its FY2027 Funding for Balboa Park: “I was skeptical at first of giving up the park’s governance. Partly because some advocates were calling it a private/public…” Apr 27, 10:15
Frank Gormlie on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Thanks Rick, good to hear from you.” Apr 27, 09:30
William Giles on Fears of Aging in the Midst of Madness: “Thank you for shedding light on the often-overlooked fears of aging, especially in these chaotic times. Your insights resonate deeply…” Apr 27, 02:30
Rick Jahnkow on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “For more on recent developments with draft registration, visit the San Diego-based Committee Opposed to Militarism & the Draft (founded…” Apr 26, 16:49
Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “P.S. he also fears being exposed as the rapist of a thirteen year old girl, so let’s keep that in…” Apr 26, 10:04
John Heatherington on Trump’s DOJ Strives to Be as Tough as the Iran Regime Is on Dissent in Legal Attack on Southern Poverty Law Center: “It is no surprise that the Trump administration is going after the SPLC. Trump himself is a clansman. So was…” Apr 26, 09:57
Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21