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Saturday Mar. 22nd Downtown San Diego: 100 Protesters Stage Die-In Against the War

Frank Gormlie March 22, 2008 5 Comments

Peaceful Protest Ends Week-Long Series of Antiwar Demonstrations SAN DIEGO, CA. They assembled in a downtown park at First and…

Critics Question ‘New Protest Strategy’ of Peace Movement

Staff March 20, 2008 2 Comments

by Elizabeth Gibson / Mar 19, 2008 WASHINGTON — Hundreds of people were dancing in the street around a stereo…

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…

Alfred Del Mastro on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Please watch the April 13th 2026 City Council recorded video. They have no idea where all the revenue is. Sean…” Apr 20, 19:11
Paul Krueger on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “I did send this to Richard Bailey and ask him to forward it to anyone in Coronado who can get…” Apr 20, 18:37
Lynne Miller on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “It is easy to be disheartened by government overreach. Leaders, with their broken record strategy have convinced voters that high…” Apr 20, 18:16
Kate Callen on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Good point. Richard Bailey, any ideas about how we can bring this to the attention of Coronado officials?” Apr 20, 18:12
Tigersharktoo on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Hmmm… I wonder what the FORMER Mayor of Coronado has to say.” Apr 20, 17:57
South OB Girl on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Maybe the title makes sense but I would have titled it: “A Q and A Series with Candidates for City…” Apr 20, 17:50
South OB Girl on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Not only the wrong District number but the title doesn’t make sense. The piece is a Q and A with…” Apr 20, 17:31
Frank Gormlie on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Sorry Chris T; I knew you wouldn’t be happy with this.” Apr 20, 17:29
Chris on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Guess the curmudgeons are getting their way. I guess it was sadly bound to happen.” Apr 20, 16:58
nostalgic on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “On April 15, the Planning Commission heardd “ITEM 6: SENATE BILL 79 PHASED IMPLEMENTATION AND EXEMPTING SPECIFIED AREAS,” and the…” Apr 20, 14:45
South OB Girl on How Major California Cities Are Trying to Get Around SB79 — One of the Most Undemocratic Housing Bills to Come Out of Sacramento: “Great image there Editor Dude!! A great depiction of the future of OB. Even though most local OBceans oppose Preservation…” Apr 20, 14:32
Frank Gormlie on Community Coalition Bulletin: This Week at City Hall — April 20-24: “Gloria will release his proposed budget and present it to City Council on April 20. The council will hold budget…” Apr 20, 13:31
Shakedown guy on How the Pot Holiday 4/20 Came to Be: “The Waldo’s definitely were the source, then Dead heads. The Dylan reference only was “invented” post early wide use of…” Apr 20, 13:29
Marc on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Amsterdam Todd.” Apr 20, 13:26
Shannon G on Coronado Shores: Still Arrogant After All These Years: “Thank you Kate for catching this and explaining it so well. There are many ways our public areas could be…” Apr 20, 13:07