March 19th: Rochester Anti-War Movement Steps Up Resistance

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 2009-03-20 10:09

March 19th marked the six anniversary of the Iraq war. Over 150 people from a variety of groups come together, not only to show opposition to the war but to ratchet up resistance and create a new level of coordination and intensity in anti-war protest. Utilizing the Spokescouncil model, groups planned events covering the entire day, starting at noon and going until the night.

Part of what made the day a success was the amount of planning and critical thinking that the organizers put into it. Rochester Indymedia talked with the groups who held events on Thursday to let them explain their actions using their own words. Click the "More" link below for a full report.