26 CITIES PROTEST J-20

Even in the middle of January, thousands of Americans find it necessary to voice their dissent towards the Bush Administration. <P> The Following is a compilation of IMC reports covering protests around the United States. <P><P> Compliation published on: http://www.angelfire.com/nb2/www.dissentam.org (This site is devoted entirely to Protest Activity around the U.S.) <!--break--> <img class="dada-image-center" src="http://rochester.indymedia.org/sites/default/files/migrate_dada/3371_J-20.jpg"><br>January 2005 - </b> <P><B>Inauguration Day</b><P> Wash. DC - Police beat, pepper-spray anarchist march <P> Several hundred anarchists and anti-authoritarians marched out of Logan Circle this afternoon, with a heavy police presence on all sides, but a feisty mood. Large banners, reinforced with wood and PVC led the march, which outmaneauvered the cops on several occasions. <P> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/115106/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> - ALSO -<P> "Insurgents" Delay "Second Coming" of Bush <P> The dreams of the faithful who came to honor the Christian crusaders were shattered today amid chants and tear-gas, when what was expected to be a grand victory march down Pennsylvania Avenue descended into an embarassing public spectacle for the president that temporarily brought his motorcade to a complete hault. <P> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/115470/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Flagstaff - 300 March Against Bush in Flagstaff<P> Flagstaff finally decides to gather without a permit from the city. Hundreds gather to let Bush know that we do not like any of his policies. <P> Click <a href="http://arizona.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/24440.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Tucson - Hundreds March, Bush Remains in Power <P> More than 400 people gathered to march from Old Main on UA’s campus, guided and protected by Tucson Police officers, downtown to the Federal Building. Many held signs condemning George Bush’s second term and the ongoing war in Iraq.<P> Click <a href="http://arizona.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/24411.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Fayetteville Protests The Iraq War and the Inauguration of George Bush <P> A lively group of about 40 Northwest Arkansas Residents showed up in front of the Federal Building in Fayetteville late Thursday afternoon in order to raise their voices for peace and against the second term for the administration of George Bush. <P> Click <a href="http://arkansas.indymedia.org/feature/display/6711/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Atlanta - Atlantans Say Bush and Perdue Have NO Mandate <P> Atlantans marched from CNN news headquarters to the Georgia State Capitol to say that Bush and Perdue have no mandate to roll back environmental regulations, erode civil liberties, cut health care for the poor and elderly, cut Social Security for the elderly, take away a woman's right to choose, deny civil rights based on sexuality, wage illegal wars and spend our children's futures. <P> Click <a href="http://atlanta.indymedia.org/feature/display/36158/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Austin - 1000+ Demonstrate in Austin Against Bush's Inauguration<P> 100's of students from at least two public schools and two private schools’ broke out of school early to join the protest. Over a thousand people were estimated to have gathered at the state capitol before marching down Congress Avenue. Signs were flying and handfuls of Bush effigies were on display. <P> Click <a href="http://austin.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Boston - Bostonians Protest the Inauguration of President Bush <P> On Thursday, January 20, the day President Bush was inaugurated for his second term and thousands marched in opposition in Washington DC, about thirty hardy souls braved the bitter cold to stand from 5:30 to 6:30 in Copley Square, protesting here in Boston. <P> Click <a href="http://boston.indymedia.org/feature/display/33056/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Houston - Resistance springs up all over to the Bush inaguration<P> Here in Houston, a number of events happened today: There were a number of banner drops, both in Houston and Conroe, as well as signs place prominently early Thursday morning. At noon, people met at the University of Houston campus for a puppet parade. The parade told the story of the struggle of civil society against empire. <P> Click <a href="http://houston.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> L A - 3000 Protest Bush in Westwood <P> An estimated 3000 people marched through the streets of Westwood Village tonight to protest Bush, the war and the policies of the current government. The event was peaceful and no arrests have been reported. <P> Click <a href="http://la.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Miami - Anti War/Bush protest held January 20th, 2005 @ Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida. <P> Click <a href="http://www.pbase.com/lautermilch/antiwarbayfront">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Milwaukee Anti-Inaugural Rally <P> ....As the Peace Action Rally was coming to a close on the night President Bush's second inauguration, 30 to 40 protestors, sick of the complacency and resignation of the rally, walked away carrying black flags and banners and masked to protect their identities. After a few blocks, away from the Milwaukee police force, these men and women took to the streets. <P> Click <a href="http://milwaukee.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/202614.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Albuquerque Counter-Inaugural Protest <P> Albuquerque turned out to say no to the Bush agenda. Albuquerque residents showed up in force in a Counter-Inaugural march and rally today. A rally organized by students was held at University of New Mexico's Smith Plaza, just outside Zimmerman Library, which ended at around 1pm. At 2pm around 150 participants marched from UNM Bookstore toward downtown. <P> Click <a href="http://newmexico.indymedia.org/newswire/display/369/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> New Orleans - Hundreds Protest Bush's Inauguration in N.O. <P> Hundreds of people came out in New Orleans to protest the second Inauguration of George W. Bush on January 20th. They held a "jazz funeral for democracy." <P> Click <a href="http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/2732.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Fortworth - Bush asked to "Inaugurate this"<P> Citizens in pink gathered in downtown Fort Worth to demonstrate their support for peace and social change. Dozens of men, women, and children lined Weatherford Street at the Tarrant County Courthouse, on January 20, to express how they felt about the second inauguration of George W. Bush. <P> Click <a href="http://www.ntimc.org/newswire.php?story_id=1776&PHPSESSID=1e1c8409c9470e3f1a4ca7d0b81f4a96">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> PHILADElPHIA - a couple of hundred marchers from West & North Philly converged on City Hall to express their opposition to the inauguration and coronation of the self-proclaimed "Commander-in-Chief of the United States," GWBush. <P> Click <a href="http://www.phillyimc.org/article.pl?sid=05/01/21/0349241">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Portland - Parry Center Rally: 13 Arrested<P> From the open publishing newswire: The Parry Center Rally today was great! 13 people were arrested at the office of Peter Northrup, a Parry Center board member during a lively downtown protest today. <P> Click <a href="http://publish.portland.indymedia.org/portland/servlet/OpenMir?do=search&search_content=parry+center&search_boolean=and&search_creator=&search_topic=&search_hasImages=n&search_hasAudio=n&search_hasVideo=n&search_sort=date_desc&search_submit=Search%21">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Funeral Parade in Bend<P> I just got back from the Funeral-March ceremony held in downtown Bend. It was sunny and warm here. About 150 people total showed up for the event. <P> Click <a href="http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/308541.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Eugene - "Not my President"<P> I don't know how many people were out in the streets protesting Bush on the day of his inauguration, but I wondered, as I was walking to our local rally here in Eugene, <P> Click <a href="">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Medford - Southern Oregon Stands Together to Challenge the Bush "Mandate"<p> Over 300 people gathered in Medford yesterday to mark the occassion of George W. Bush's second inauguration. <P> Click <a href="http://rogueimc.org/en/2005/01/3813.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Denver - 2000 attend Denver Counter-Coronation; March to Salazar's Office<P> When a 3-piece suit wearing Bush supporter attacks you on your way to a peace rally, you know it's gonna be a really good protest! Read the full article... (2 comments) <P> Click <a href="http://colorado.indymedia.org/feature/display/9966/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Santa Cruz - Inaugurate the People<P> More than 400 protestors turned out in Santa Cruz for a march and rally to coincide with the 2nd inauguration of George W. Bush as President of the United States. People gathered on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse and heard musicians and speakers, before collectively taking an oath of office as President Pro-Tem of the United States. <P> Click <a href="http://santacruz.indymedia.org/feature/display/14578/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> San Francisco - Thousands protest Bush in SF<P> Angry protesters called for a withdrawl of U.S. troops from Iraq. <P> Click <a href="http://sf.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Seattle - Police tactics at Seattle 1-20<P> I watched from the sidelines as police verbalized their intent to "push" the remaining witnesses in front of the Federal Bldg. in Seattle after a non violent march from Westlake mall to the federal building. Many others were with me on the sidelines, people who wanted to join the gathering but were intimidated by the huge police presence. <P> Click <a href="http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/244188.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Nashville - Counter-Inaugural Protesters Bring Diverse Messages to Nashville - J20 Demonstration<P> On the day George W. Bush was being sworn in for a second term, approximately 100 protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Nashville joining in solidarity with counter-inaugural demonstrations nationwide. <P> Click <a href="http://www.tnimc.org/feature/display/4211/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Knoxville - Inauguration Protest in Knoxville in Solidarity with the World <P> Today, between 30 and 40 people stood together in front of the John Duncan Federal Building in downtown Knoxville to protest the inauguration of George W. Bush. Many said they were there because of the war in Iraq. <P> Click <a href="http://www.sbindymedia.org/feature/display/1462/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Santa Barbara - Bush Coronation Protest <P> Lots of good street theater turned the very sad occasion of the Bush coronation into one of mocking festivity! Lots of good street theater turned a very sad occasion into one of mocking festivity! <P> Click <a href="http://www.sbindymedia.org/feature/display/1462/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Salt Lake City - Approximately 100 protestors attend anti-inaugural demonstration. <P> Click <a href="http://utah.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/9969.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Austin - Martin Luther King Jr Memorial March Brings Thousands, Jan. 18<P> Thousands arrived at the MLK statue at the University of Texas on a cold Monday morning and marched to the Texas capitol to rally and finally march to Huston-Tilitson college in East Austin. <P> Click <a href="http://austin.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Protestors Block Entrances at Pentagon and White House 07 Jan 2005<P> Twice in as many days, dozens of members of a faith-based community of activists breached security at the White House and Pentagon, two of the most heavily guarded buildings in the country, during nonviolent anti-war protests. Several protestors, including Virginian participants, were arrested and given spring court dates. At both sites, passers-by, including Pentagon soldiers, thanked the protesters for being there. <P> Click <a href="http://indymedia.us/en/2005/01/3819.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Jan. 6 Ohio Vote Protest video highlites <P> From our Better Slightly Late Than Never Department: Ohio comes to DC; protest celebrates Sen. Barbara Boxer finding backbone, challenging '04 Ohio Presidential vote count in Congress.<P> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/113805/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Washington DC, Jan. 6 - Five Senators and Eight House Members to Challenge Election<P> Senator Barbara Boxer was the first, and Kim Gandy of the National Organization of Women announced it at a rally in Lafayette Square Park Thursday morning, across from the White House. Senator Boxer would be joining Congressman John Conyers and other House Members in challenging the electoral votes from Ohio in a joint session of Congress called to certify the election.<P> Nearl two hours later, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., took the stage -- the final speaker before the crowd of about 300 activists in orange clothes (as worn in the Ukraine) headed down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol. Jackson told the crowd - to shouts and cheers, and in some cases tears - that Boxer would be joined by Senators Chris Dodd, Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, and Barak Obama. From the House, Jackson said, Congressman John Conyers would challenge the Ohio vote, with the support of Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Dennis Kucinich, Jesse Jackson Jr., Maxine Waters (who also spoke at the morning rally), Robert Scott, Mel Watt, and Jerrold Nadler. <P> Click <a href="http://www.ilcaonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=1445">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> <P> Over 200 turn out to Demand that San Diego Count Every Vote - San Diego04 Jan 2005<P> An energetic, diverse crowd of over 200 people turned out Sunday to demand that every vote be counted, in the Mayoral and Presidential elections. One speaker mentioned how he had volunteered for the recount and for ballots containing only an X or a check for Dick Murphy, the votes were counted and filled in by vote counters, while for the 5,547 votes containing the name "Donna Frye" and no bubble, the votes were not counted. Dick Murphy's victory was with a margin of 2,108 votes. <P> Click <a href=" Over 200 turn out to Demand that San Diego Count Every Vote San Diego04 Jan 2005 An energetic, diverse crowd of over 200 people turned out Sunday to demand that every vote be counted, in the Mayoral and Presidential elections. One speaker mentioned how he had volunteered for the recount and for ballots containing only an X or a check for Dick Murphy, the votes were counted and filled in by vote counters, while for the 5,547 votes containing the name "Donna Frye" and no bubble, the votes were not counted. Dick Murphy's victory was with a margin of 2,108 votes. ">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> San Francisco, Dec. 3 - Protests This Week Drew Attention to Electile Dysfunction <P> DEMONSTRATIONS URGED BOXER TO THINK TWICE BEFORE VOTING TO CERTIFY BUSH ELECTION. Protests This Week to Draw Attention to Electile Dysfunction The Votergate campaign continues as protesters in San Francisco this week will attempt to arouse their local senate member to raise her awareness of "electile dysfunction." There was a Pro Democracy/Count Every Vote Rally on Monday, <P> Click <a href="http://www.indybay.org/archives/archive_by_id.php?id=2761&category_id=45">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Gathering in St. Marys, GA looks to build culture of peace in shadow of Trident nuclear submarine base.<P> Close to midnight on New Year’s Eve over 50 people, carrying signs and candles, walked 3 miles from highway 40 to the King’s Bay Naval Base.<P> Click <a href="http://atlanta.indymedia.org/feature/display/35760/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> <P>Jacksonville - Marchers Protest Deaths of Two in Fla. By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS>P> Published: January 1, 2005<P> About 200 people chanting ``No justice, no peace'' marched through the city Saturday to protest the deaths of two black men in police custody.<P> Click <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Custody-Deaths.html?oref=login">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Santa Cruz, Jan. 1 - Man In Black Marches Ahead Of First Night Parade With A Sign : 01 Jan 2005<P> This year a group of Soldiers’ families was prevented from marching with a banner that would have listed the names and pictures of their loved ones who were in Iraq. This year also, a Man In Black (who typically dresses as Man In Black for Peace Friday at the corner of Ocean and Water from 4:30-5:30PM most Fridays) was excluded from the rear of the parade because he was carrying a sign that read “No More Depleted Uranium Weapons”. <P> Click <a href="http://santacruz.indymedia.org/feature/display/13848/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P> Akron New Years Eve Peace March<P> More than one hundred anti-war demonstrators took part in a silent vigil and march thru downtown Akron's "First Night" festivities on New Year's Eve.<P> People held candles (whether wax or battery-operated), held signs like "Bring the Troops Home Now" and "Make 2005 A Year of Peace", and handed-out literature explaining why they were marching.<P> Click <a href="http://cleveland.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/14142.php">Here</a> for the complete article.<P>-------------------------------------<P>

<p>Even in the middle of January, thousands of Americans find it necessary to voice their dissent towards the Bush Administration. </p><p><br /> The Following is a compilation of IMC reports covering protests around the United States.<br /> </p><p></p><p><br /> Compliation published on:<br /> <a href="http://www.angelfire.com/nb2/www.dissentam.org">http://www.angelfire.com/nb2/www.dissentam.org</a><br /> (This site is devoted entirely to Protest Activity around the U.S.)</p> <!--break--><p><img class="dada-image-center" src="http://rochester.indymedia.org/sites/default/files/migrate_dada/3371_J-20.jpg" /><br />January 2005 -<br /> </p> <p></p><p><b>Inauguration Day</b></p><p></p> <p> Wash. DC - Police beat, pepper-spray anarchist march </p><p></p> <p>Several hundred anarchists and anti-authoritarians marched out of Logan Circle this afternoon, with a heavy police presence on all sides, but a feisty mood. Large banners, reinforced with wood and PVC led the march, which outmaneauvered the cops on several occasions.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/115106/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>- ALSO -</p><p></p> <p> "Insurgents" Delay "Second Coming" of Bush </p><p></p> <p> The dreams of the faithful who came to honor the Christian crusaders were shattered today amid chants and tear-gas, when what was expected to be a grand victory march down Pennsylvania Avenue descended into an embarassing public spectacle for the president that temporarily brought his motorcade to a complete hault.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/115470/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Flagstaff - 300 March Against Bush in Flagstaff</p><p></p> <p> Flagstaff finally decides to gather without a permit from the city. Hundreds gather to let Bush know that we do not like any of his policies.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://arizona.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/24440.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Tucson - Hundreds March, Bush Remains in Power<br /> </p><p><br /> More than 400 people gathered to march from Old Main on UA’s campus, guided and protected by Tucson Police officers, downtown to the Federal Building. Many held signs condemning George Bush’s second term and the ongoing war in Iraq.</p><p></p> <p>Click <a href="http://arizona.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/24411.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Fayetteville Protests The Iraq War and the Inauguration of George Bush </p><p></p> <p>A lively group of about 40 Northwest Arkansas Residents showed up in front of the Federal Building in Fayetteville late Thursday afternoon in order to raise their voices for peace and against the second term for the administration of George Bush.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://arkansas.indymedia.org/feature/display/6711/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Atlanta - Atlantans Say Bush and Perdue Have NO Mandate </p><p><br /> Atlantans marched from CNN news headquarters to the Georgia State Capitol to say that Bush and Perdue have no mandate to roll back environmental regulations, erode civil liberties, cut health care for the poor and elderly, cut Social Security for the elderly, take away a woman's right to choose, deny civil rights based on sexuality, wage illegal wars and spend our children's futures. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://atlanta.indymedia.org/feature/display/36158/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Austin - 1000+ Demonstrate in Austin Against Bush's Inauguration</p><p><br /> 100's of students from at least two public schools and two private schools’ broke out of school early to join the protest. Over a thousand people were estimated to have gathered at the state capitol before marching down Congress Avenue. Signs were flying and handfuls of Bush effigies were on display.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://austin.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Boston - Bostonians Protest the Inauguration of President Bush </p><p> </p> <p>On Thursday, January 20, the day President Bush was inaugurated for his second term and thousands marched in opposition in Washington DC, about thirty hardy souls braved the bitter cold to stand from 5:30 to 6:30 in Copley Square, protesting here in Boston.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://boston.indymedia.org/feature/display/33056/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Houston - Resistance springs up all over to the Bush inaguration</p><p></p> <p>Here in Houston, a number of events happened today:<br /> There were a number of banner drops, both in Houston and Conroe, as well as signs place prominently early Thursday morning. At noon, people met at the University of Houston campus for a puppet parade. The parade told the story of the struggle of civil society against empire.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://houston.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>L A - 3000 Protest Bush in Westwood<br /> </p><p><br /> An estimated 3000 people marched through the streets of Westwood Village tonight to protest Bush, the war and the policies of the current government. The event was peaceful and no arrests have been reported.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://la.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Miami - Anti War/Bush protest held January 20th, 2005 @ Bayfront Park in Miami, Florida.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.pbase.com/lautermilch/antiwarbayfront">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Milwaukee Anti-Inaugural Rally<br /> </p><p><br /> ....As the Peace Action Rally was coming to a close on the night President Bush's second inauguration, 30 to 40 protestors, sick of the complacency and resignation of the rally, walked away carrying black flags and banners and masked to protect their identities. After a few blocks, away from the Milwaukee police force, these men and women took to the streets. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://milwaukee.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/202614.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Albuquerque Counter-Inaugural Protest </p><p></p> <p>Albuquerque turned out to say no to the Bush agenda.<br /> Albuquerque residents showed up in force in a Counter-Inaugural march and rally today. A rally organized by students was held at University of New Mexico's Smith Plaza, just outside Zimmerman Library, which ended at around 1pm. At 2pm around 150 participants marched from UNM Bookstore toward downtown. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://newmexico.indymedia.org/newswire/display/369/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>New Orleans - Hundreds Protest Bush's Inauguration in N.O. </p><p></p> <p> Hundreds of people came out in New Orleans to protest the second Inauguration of George W. Bush on January 20th. They held a "jazz funeral for democracy."<br /> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://neworleans.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/2732.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Fortworth - Bush asked to "Inaugurate this"</p><p></p> <p>Citizens in pink gathered in downtown Fort Worth to demonstrate their support for peace and social change.</p> <p>Dozens of men, women, and children lined Weatherford Street at the Tarrant County Courthouse, on January 20, to express how they felt about the second inauguration of George W. Bush.<br /> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.ntimc.org/newswire.php?story_id=1776&amp;PHPSESSID=1e1c8409c9470e3f1a4ca7d0b81f4a96">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>PHILADElPHIA - a couple of hundred marchers from West &amp; North Philly converged on City Hall to express their opposition to the inauguration and coronation of the self-proclaimed "Commander-in-Chief of the United States," GWBush.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.phillyimc.org/article.pl?sid=05/01/21/0349241">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Portland - Parry Center Rally: 13 Arrested</p><p></p> <p>From the open publishing newswire: The Parry Center Rally today was great! 13 people were arrested at the office of Peter Northrup, a Parry Center board member during a lively downtown protest today.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://publish.portland.indymedia.org/portland/servlet/OpenMir?do=search&amp;search_content=parry+center&amp;search_boolean=and&amp;search_creator=&amp;search_topic=&amp;search_hasImages=n&amp;search_hasAudio=n&amp;search_hasVideo=n&amp;search_sort=date_desc&amp;search_submit=Search%21">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Funeral Parade in Bend</p><p><br /> I just got back from the Funeral-March ceremony held in downtown Bend. It was sunny and warm here. About 150 people total showed up for the event.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://portland.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/308541.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Eugene - "Not my President"</p><p><br /> I don't know how many people were out in the streets protesting Bush on the day of his inauguration, but I wondered, as I was walking to our local rally here in Eugene,</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Medford - Southern Oregon Stands Together to Challenge the Bush "Mandate" </p><p> Over 300 people gathered in Medford yesterday to mark the occassion of George W. Bush's second inauguration. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://rogueimc.org/en/2005/01/3813.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Denver - 2000 attend Denver Counter-Coronation; March to Salazar's Office</p><p></p> <p>When a 3-piece suit wearing Bush supporter attacks you on your way to a peace rally, you know it's gonna be a really good protest!<br /> Read the full article... (2 comments)</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://colorado.indymedia.org/feature/display/9966/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Santa Cruz - Inaugurate the People</p><p></p> <p>More than 400 protestors turned out in Santa Cruz for a march and rally to coincide with the 2nd inauguration of George W. Bush as President of the United States. People gathered on the steps of the Santa Cruz County Courthouse and heard musicians and speakers, before collectively taking an oath of office as President Pro-Tem of the United States.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://santacruz.indymedia.org/feature/display/14578/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>San Francisco - Thousands protest Bush in SF</p><p></p> <p>Angry protesters called for a withdrawl of U.S. troops from Iraq.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://sf.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Seattle - Police tactics at Seattle 1-20</p><p></p> <p>I watched from the sidelines as police verbalized their intent to "push" the remaining witnesses in front of the Federal Bldg. in Seattle after a non violent march from Westlake mall to the federal building. Many others were with me on the sidelines, people who wanted to join the gathering but were intimidated by the huge police presence.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://seattle.indymedia.org/en/2005/01/244188.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Nashville - Counter-Inaugural Protesters Bring Diverse Messages to Nashville - J20 Demonstration</p><p></p> <p>On the day George W. Bush was being sworn in for a second term, approximately 100 protesters gathered in front of the Federal Building in downtown Nashville joining in solidarity with counter-inaugural demonstrations nationwide. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.tnimc.org/feature/display/4211/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Knoxville - Inauguration Protest in Knoxville in Solidarity with the World </p><p><br /> Today, between 30 and 40 people stood together in front of the John Duncan Federal Building in downtown Knoxville to protest the inauguration of George W. Bush. Many said they were there because of the war in Iraq.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.sbindymedia.org/feature/display/1462/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Santa Barbara - Bush Coronation Protest </p><p> </p> <p>Lots of good street theater turned the very sad occasion of the Bush coronation into one of mocking festivity!<br /> Lots of good street theater turned a very sad occasion into one of mocking festivity!</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.sbindymedia.org/feature/display/1462/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Salt Lake City - </p> <p>Approximately 100 protestors attend anti-inaugural demonstration.</p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://utah.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/9969.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Austin - Martin Luther King Jr Memorial March Brings Thousands, Jan. 18</p><p></p> <p>Thousands arrived at the MLK statue at the University of Texas on a cold Monday morning and marched to the Texas capitol to rally and finally march to Huston-Tilitson college in East Austin. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://austin.indymedia.org/">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Protestors Block Entrances at Pentagon and White House<br /> 07 Jan 2005</p><p><br /> Twice in as many days, dozens of members of a faith-based community of activists breached security at the White House and Pentagon, two of the most heavily guarded buildings in the country, during nonviolent anti-war protests. Several protestors, including Virginian participants, were arrested and given spring court dates. At both sites, passers-by, including Pentagon soldiers, thanked the protesters for being there. </p> <p> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://indymedia.us/en/2005/01/3819.shtml">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> Jan. 6 Ohio Vote Protest video highlites </p><p><br /> From our Better Slightly Late Than Never Department: Ohio comes to DC; protest celebrates Sen. Barbara Boxer finding backbone, challenging '04 Ohio Presidential vote count in Congress.</p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://dc.indymedia.org/feature/display/113805/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Washington DC, Jan. 6 - Five Senators and Eight House Members to Challenge Election</p><p></p> <p>Senator Barbara Boxer was the first, and Kim Gandy of the National Organization of Women announced it at a rally in Lafayette Square Park Thursday morning, across from the White House. Senator Boxer would be joining Congressman John Conyers and other House Members in challenging the electoral votes from Ohio in a joint session of Congress called to certify the election.</p><p></p> <p>Nearl two hours later, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Sr., took the stage -- the final speaker before the crowd of about 300 activists in orange clothes (as worn in the Ukraine) headed down Pennsylvania Avenue toward the Capitol. Jackson told the crowd - to shouts and cheers, and in some cases tears - that Boxer would be joined by Senators Chris Dodd, Hillary Clinton, Harry Reid, and Barak Obama. From the House, Jackson said, Congressman John Conyers would challenge the Ohio vote, with the support of Stephanie Tubbs Jones, Dennis Kucinich, Jesse Jackson Jr., Maxine Waters (who also spoke at the morning rally), Robert Scott, Mel Watt, and Jerrold Nadler.<br /> </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.ilcaonline.org/modules.php?op=modload&amp;name=News&amp;file=article&amp;sid=1445">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> </p><p><br /> Over 200 turn out to Demand that San Diego Count Every Vote -<br /> San Diego04 Jan 2005</p><p><br /> An energetic, diverse crowd of over 200 people turned out Sunday to demand that every vote be counted, in the Mayoral and Presidential elections. One speaker mentioned how he had volunteered for the recount and for ballots containing only an X or a check for Dick Murphy, the votes were counted and filled in by vote counters, while for the 5,547 votes containing the name "Donna Frye" and no bubble, the votes were not counted. Dick Murphy's victory was with a margin of 2,108 votes. </p><p><br /> Click <a href=" Over 200 turn out to Demand that San Diego Count Every Vote&lt;br /&gt;&#10;San Diego04 Jan 2005&lt;br /&gt;&#10;An energetic, diverse crowd of over 200 people turned out Sunday to demand that every vote be counted, in the Mayoral and Presidential elections. One speaker mentioned how he had volunteered for the recount and for ballots containing only an X or a check for Dick Murphy, the votes were counted and filled in by vote counters, while for the 5,547 votes containing the name " donna="" frye="" and="" no="" bubble="" the="" votes="" were="" not="" counted.="" dick="" murphy="" victory="" was="" with="" a="" margin="" of="" votes.="">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>San Francisco, Dec. 3 - Protests This Week Drew Attention to Electile Dysfunction<br /> </p><p><br /> DEMONSTRATIONS URGED BOXER TO THINK TWICE BEFORE VOTING TO CERTIFY BUSH ELECTION.<br /> Protests This Week to Draw Attention to Electile Dysfunction The Votergate campaign continues as protesters in San Francisco this week will attempt to arouse their local senate member to raise her awareness of "electile dysfunction." There was a Pro Democracy/Count Every Vote Rally on Monday, </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://www.indybay.org/archives/archive_by_id.php?id=2761&amp;category_id=45">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Gathering in St. Marys, GA looks to build culture of peace in shadow of Trident nuclear submarine base.</p><p></p> <p>Close to midnight on New Year’s Eve over 50 people, carrying signs and candles, walked 3 miles from highway 40 to the King’s Bay Naval Base.</p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://atlanta.indymedia.org/feature/display/35760/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p> </p><p>Jacksonville -<br /> Marchers Protest Deaths of Two in Fla.<br /> By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS&gt;P&gt;</p> <p>Published: January 1, 2005</p><p><br /> About 200 people chanting ``No justice, no peace'' marched through the city Saturday to protest the deaths of two black men in police custody.</p><p></p> <p>Click <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/national/AP-Custody-Deaths.html?oref=login">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Santa Cruz, Jan. 1 - Man In Black Marches Ahead Of First Night Parade With A Sign : 01 Jan 2005</p><p><br /> This year a group of Soldiers’ families was prevented from marching with a banner that would have listed the names and pictures of their loved ones who were in Iraq. This year also, a Man In Black (who typically dresses as Man In Black for Peace Friday at the corner of Ocean and Water from 4:30-5:30PM most Fridays) was excluded from the rear of the parade because he was carrying a sign that read “No More Depleted Uranium Weapons”. </p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://santacruz.indymedia.org/feature/display/13848/index.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p> <p>Akron New Years Eve Peace March</p><p><br /> More than one hundred anti-war demonstrators took part in a silent vigil and march thru downtown Akron's "First Night" festivities on New Year's Eve.</p><p></p> <p>People held candles (whether wax or battery-operated), held signs like "Bring the Troops Home Now" and "Make 2005 A Year of Peace", and handed-out literature explaining why they were marching.</p><p><br /> Click <a href="http://cleveland.indymedia.org/news/2005/01/14142.php">Here</a> for the complete article.</p><p>-------------------------------------</p><p></p>