Here are a few photos of the Boston anti-war protest 3-18-06. About 2,500 protesters marched from Roxbury to downtown Boston.

On March 18th the sleepy city of Orange was the site of a rowdy demonstration against the Iraq War. Hundreds of noisy protesters poured into the commercial center of the Orange County city, snarling traffic and startling shoppers. The march was part of a rally held at nearby Hart Park to mark the third anniversary of the Iraq invasion. Organized by the Orange County Peace Coalition, the theme of the event was: "Three years, thousands dead--enough's enough. It's time to bring the troops home now." ...

March 20, 2006 6:30-7:00 PM *Vigil outside: Urbana City Hall 400 S. Vine Street Urbana, Illinois

Peace Rally & March Photos, 03/19/06 A great event! Thousands attended, rallied at Waterfront Park and marched to the tune of many different drums. The Portland Drum Corps, the March Forth Band, much music and spontaneous chants and an enormous outpouring of heart, soul, and physical reisistance to the growing evil being visited upon the people of this land and by the people of this land upon the peoples of the world. [ read more >> ]

M19 Pics and Report I showed up a little bit late, around 2:00 or so. On the way into town on the MAX, I noticed something I never see on my way to protest: other protestors on the move! Comming in from suburbia, there were about 10 other people on the train on their way to the rally. All through town people were converging. When I finally arrived at the waterfront, I couldn't belive my eyes: there were thousands upon thousands of people; more than I had ever seen at a rally anywhere. My initial estimate was about 10,000-15,000 but people kept flooding the park while the speakers spoke so by the time we marched there must have been 20,000-40,000 people. [ read more >> ]

Waterfront Park Rally Here are a few shots from todays gathering. All the speakers and musicians were emotional, urgent and motivating. Because I was at the front of the stage, I had no idea what the estimated crowd was this afternoon. It would be interesting to read what the total turn out was today. Thank-you Oregon and SW Washington for exercising your right to assemble and redress our grievances. Throw the bums out this November. [ read more >> ]

Spontaneous action in the burbs We knew that our friends and neighbors and fellow activists would be doing us proud in Portland today, so we decided to take our stand to a smaller town in the valley. We chose Canby and took our Peace flag and one that said "Imagine" and stood on the old log bridge overpass next to the Canby shopping center. Highway 99 runs just beneath it. At first it seemed pretty lonely up there. We stood and watched the cars roll by and then suddenly someone honked and flashed the peace sign. That gave us the needed spark to stand there longer. [ read more >> ]

March 18, 2006 - Santa Barbara peace marchers joined the host of other peace marches in the world with a Peace March up State Street in the downtown area on a beautiful sunny day. About 500 people gathered to sing and chant and shout for world peace, and the end to the US occupation of Iraq.

he Oregonian sank to new depths this weekend marking the third anniversary of the U.S. War in Iraq. As hundreds of thousands marched around the world protesting peacefully against this war, The Oregonian led off its Opinion section with the huge type, "Crossroads or dead end?" Below were imbedded two, supposedly alternative views along the line of that heading, with a third innocuous title of an opinion piece on page B5, "Are we losing an unwinnable, unjustified war?"

So far so good for good ol' American journalism, you might say. That is until you read deeper into the article. First up is Max Boot, a member of what every American citizen should recognize as the ultimate manifestation of Eisenhower's infamous "military-industrial complex" warning about the U.S. getting involved in unjustified wars, the Council on Foreign Relations (I strongly urge everyone reading this to visit www.cfr.org and research its prevalence in post WWII Executive Branch policy). Mr. Boot argues that there's been a few mistakes, but hey, compared to WWII and the Cold War, it ain't all that bad. Then for the counter-point, we've got General Merrill A. McPeak (Air Force -retired and living in Lake Oswego), suggesting that we just have not tried hard enough and additional U.S. "sacrifice" like a military draft, might be just what we need to shore things up in Iraq. Turn to page B5 and we've got Oregonian associate editor, David Reinhard, famous for his pro-Republican scribbles on the virtues of supply-side economics and his favorite party's "moral" stances (when's your defense of White House male prostitute, Jeff Gannon, coming out David?). After the aforementioned misleading headline, this George Will wanna-be steps on his soap box of column inches and starts the party hummer about how the world is better off now that Saddam Hussein (the brutal dictator the Reagan Administration spent the better part of the 80s supporting) is out of power and how the anti-war left which wants to bring all U.S. troops home safe and sound NOW, seem to rejoice in our military's problems.

Before we take another stop further, let us all be reminded that our "local" newspaper, The Oregonian, is part of a national media conglomerate called Primedia, which is owned by a the heirs of Si Newhouse, a long time Republican backer who's net worth is listed in Forbes at around $7 billion, but has been estimated to be closer to $14 billion.

Saturday March 18th saw the third anniversary of the US led invasion and occupation of Iraq. There were over 250 demonstrations around the world including protests in Iraq itself - in Basra and Baghdad. The UK demonstration was in London where a march was held from Parliament Square to Trafalgar Square. The police estimate of 15,000 was widely quoted by the media including the early evening Channel 4 news and the BBC Radio 4 news. The march organisers feel this was the figure at the start of the march in Parliament Square but many more people joined afterwards giving a total of 80,000 to 100,000. [ read more ]

[ Photos From Daechuri, South Korea March 19, 2006 | Video link for demos in Sweden ]

Vancouver's "Death of Democracy" funeral procession was over thirty cars long, following a truck-caisson carrying a flag-draped casket. Every vehicle had similar signs, each car with different messages on front & rear, but with identical messages on sides, headlites on, black streamers on aerials, hands extending from windows with peace signs. We covered about 25 miles at steady slow pace. Many passing cars signaled support with horns & peace signs. Altogether a positive two-hour visual peace presence thru'out the city, with no hassle from police or anyone. Afterward, a few of us walked to our usual intersection near the Library, & did a quick streetside visibility. Tomorrow, we'll join Portland's action & help their numbers grow. Protests are not sufficient in themselves, obviously, but are certainly part of the synergy of many kinds of actions that change things, eventually.

Some early risers took to the Everett Street overpass this morning, hoisting anti-war, anti-imperialist banners high above the freeway. Great job! (And me without my camera.)

As I was rushing on my way to another action this morning, I heard a car honk as I approached the crosswalk at the Everett St off ramp. I looked up to see a knot of colorfully dressed folks holding a sign admonishing people to stop war for profit. Looking across the road, I saw another crew, with a banner unfurled for the pleasure of the people on the freeway below. I recognized some of the good samaritans, others I do now know. I have to say, I love actions like this. Quietly organized without a big block of "sponsors," but tactically arranged to reach people with a message that ties this war with the root of all war. [ read more ]

Banner drops for Peace!

ANSWER and the Campus Anti-War Network have called for March 20th to be a national day of student protests against the war in Iraq.
Some local 3/20 events: 11am at Sonoma State | 11am at San Jose State | 12pm at UC Berkeley.

Also on March 20th, there will be a 7am takeover of Montgomery and Market in San Francisco to protest the continuing U.S. occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan, and US torture all around the world. A counter-recruitment action will take place at 4:00pm at the Stonestown Mall Marine Recruitment Center .

Read More On Indybay's Anti-War Page

Seventy More than 90 people gathered at Worcester's Elm Park March 19 to remember the third anniversary of the Iraq War, and to oppose the Bush Administration's policies there.

A large Caring Not Killing" demonstration against the war happened on Monday, March 20th as part of a day-long speak-out and rally organized by Clark Peace Works. Featured speakers and entertainers included the Worcester Radical Chearleaders and Senator Ed Augustus.

Thousands marched in protest from East Liberty to Oakland on Saturday on the third anniversary of the Iraq invasion.

One protestor arrested on Saturday was released on his own recognizance early Sunday morning.

Thousands of Peace-Loving people marched through the streets of Hollywood today demanding an immediate end to the US military occupation of Iraq. The war in Iraq began three years ago when Mr. Bush, in a blatant act of aggression, ordered the US military to invade the sovereign nation of Iraq.

As justification, Mr. Bush cited knowledge of Iraq's possession Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). No WMD were ever found in Iraq. Three years later, the US military continues to occupy the nation of Iraq, despite polls which indicate that a majority of Iraqis and US citizens want the US troops to be withdrawn. ...
Report with photos: Hollywood Peace March 3-18-2006 [Part 1/6] by Don Hodges

March 18th, Eugene, OR: A March and Rally was held in Eugene to bring attention to the issue of peace in Iraq and all over. Here's a few things that people reported and photos they took from the open publishing newswire.

The rally was dry and the liberals wanted money, but a democrat called for class war and a young voice inspired me momentarily with a poem. Read More

I tagged along with the group from Alton Baker Park, which numbered about 150-200. Once at the Federal Courthouse two other groups, one from UofO (# unknown) and the Fairgrounds (about 500) joined up. The Alton Baker group was met by Samba Ja, a Eugene-based bateria, beneath the Ferry Street Bridge, and the energy level went through the roof. Read More

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Today (March 18th) approximately 5,000 protestors gathered at Lagoon & Hennepin in Minneapolis to mark the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq War.

Today, March 18th 2006 marks the third year since the Iraq war began. 400 NH citizens gathered in Concord today to demonstrate against the war. Overall, I was impressed by the number and diversity of the attendees. It seems like an anti-war position is becoming more mainstream. Not a minute went by without people honking their horns in support or giving the peace sign and thumbs up.

A brief interview with Huti Reynolds on the Veteran's and Survivors March for Peace and Justice from Mobile AL to New Orleans LA.

Saturday March 18 11:30AM
San Diego City College

Join San Diego Arabs, Muslims, and solidarity organizations in protest on the third anniversary of the illegal and criminal US invasion of Iraq. Hear Palestinians, Iraqis, and other people of color and solidarity at San Diego City College this Saturday March 18, 2006 starting at 11:30 am. March with us to Balboa Park.

On Saturay March 18th Houstonians gathered for a Rally at Old Spanish Trail and Almeda in front of the Veterans memorial hospital to demand the US Troops in Iraq be sent home and adequate funding for Veterans and sociall programs. This was in observance of the 3 year aniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. The protest was followed by a rally in Herman Park, with music and speakers that drew connections to the ocupation of Palestine and the ethnic cleansing in New Orleans. If you attended this protest, please b>publish your stories, photos and video to the website.

Photos: RoB

The weekend also saw "Freeway Bloging" on I-10 for the impeachment of President Bush.

Jail Support: 503-234-4518 (Portland Legal Defense Network) CALL-in from the street: 503-715-0994 [Indymedia live audio stream]

The Portland Legal Defense Network... will be taking calls... If there are arrests we will take collect calls from folks in custody, come and pick you up from the justice center, take you home and then make sure you have good legal representation. We work quickly to get witness statements, pool video for your defense and then get it to your attorney.

The Indymedia live Audio stream is an important tool... Anyone who went to the RNC probably knows that the Audio stream ... played a very important role in the dynamic of the protest. If you are out on the street on Sunday (March 19th) please carry the number (503-715-0994) for the live stream in Portland and call in your own reports of what is going on.