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Hundreds Disrupt Nation’s Capital

Staff March 19, 2008 0 Comments

By Michael Ruane, Sue Anne Pressley Montes and Petula Dvorak Washington Post Staff Writers / March 19, 2008; 1:02 PM…

Media black-out of antiwar protests continues as demonstrators continue to protest 5th anniversary of Iraq war

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 6 Comments

ALERT: March 19th: We will be providing continuous updates of protests nation-wide today – click on home page above Activists…

Candlelight Vigil Tonight – Mar. 24 – to Honor the 4,000 US Military Dead

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 1 Comment

Vigil at Corner of Park Blvd & President’s Way in Balboa Park —- Where’s The Rage? Where – Corner of…

SPECIAL EVENT: ‘Die In” San Diego, Today – Saturday, March 22

Patty Jones March 19, 2008 2 Comments

PLEASE NOTE: This event will involve a peaceful demonstration involving those of us who are ready to end the war…

Reports of Actions Today – March 19th

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WASHINGTON, D.C. By DavidSwanson of AfterDowningSreet.com [THIS POST IS BEING CONTINUOUSLY UPDATED:] I went to the protest at the American…

32 Arrested at IRS Building

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Thirty-two people were arrested on Wednesday when they tried to block entrances to the Internal Revenue Service…

D.C. police arrest about a dozen Iraq war protesters

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WASHINGTON – Police arrested more than a dozen people this morning who crossed a barricade and blocked entrances at the…

Cheney Spends Iraqi War Anniversay Fishing on Sultan’s Yacht

Staff March 19, 2008 1 Comment

MUSCAT, Oman – Vice President Dick Cheney went fishing in the waters between Oman and Iran on Wednesday, March 19th,…

Poll: 2/3’s of Americans Say War Is Not Worth It

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(CBS/AP) On the eve of the five-year anniversary of the start of the war with Iraq, Americans continue to think…

600 Events Planned Across the Nation Today

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 0 Comments

From San Francisco to Berkeley to Washington, D.C., peace activists plan demonstrations across the nation today to mark the fifth…

Blogswarm on March 19th: 341 blogs against the war (and counting)

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 0 Comments

341 blogs will be blogging today, March 19th, against the Iraqi war and occupation. OB Rag joins the fray. Click…

Massive Demonstrations Today Have Begun In Washington, D.C. & Other Cities

Frank Gormlie March 19, 2008 0 Comments

Antiwar forces have started their demonstrations in Washington, D.C.; arrests of civil disobedient protesters have already occurred in the Capital….

Frank J on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “Could be due to what I mentioned here before concerning Bailey… His one skill is misdirection through social media.” Apr 21, 15:57
CHRISTOPHER N KENNEDY on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “References to “the arts” and “cultural insitutions” are very broad and it sure might be helpful to sort through this…” Apr 21, 13:39
chris schultz on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “Beware of that thing in the public square masquerading as your champion. He plays right along with playing two sides…” Apr 21, 13:28
J W August on Bragging on the Rag: Our Story on Trump’s Plan to Reduce Federal Workwork by Throwing Out ‘Disloyal” Veterans Finally Shows Up in Mainstream Media: “Provided by “S” who is the source for this story- “They know that veterans—trained to lead with integrity and speak…” Apr 21, 12:21
Frank Gormlie on ‘Find the Money Somewhere Else!’ Push Back Mounts Against Gloria’s Budget of Austerity: “That top photo showing dozens of people inside council chambers giving the thumbs down is such an iconic symbol of…” Apr 21, 11:32
chris schultz on U-T Copy Editor Seems to Have Been Celebrating 4/20 a Little Too Early: “probably borrowed Kate’s water pipe.” Apr 21, 11:14
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “I’m ecstatic! Now the the bike, rec, library, and arts people can join in and get down on Toad. He…” Apr 21, 06:50
chris schultz on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Toad is getting more unpopular by the day. And it’s wonderful to see him eating it. He should have managed…” Apr 21, 06:44
Ralph Teyssier on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: ““It’s unfortunate that it took a budget crisis to force the mayor’s hand, but many of us welcome the result.”…” Apr 21, 06:31
Mary Katherine Reeber on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Did the City ever record use of the bike lanes? I know the ones on Voltaire are almost completely empty…” Apr 20, 22:44
jaybird on Writer Rant: ‘Empty Bike Lanes Will Be Symbols of Stubborn Mayor ‘: “Meh. Totally planned sunset for this – just like the electric scooters & bikes that are soooo popular – uh,…” Apr 20, 20:23
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