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Paul Street (ZNet)For two straight nights, we filled the streets of downtown Chicago, tens of thousands for peace, justice and democracy - for life. "What do we want? Peace! When do want it? Now!" "Tell me what democracy looks like. This is what democracy looks like." "One, two, three, four, we don't want this racist war." "Whose streets? Our streets!"We marched and … [Read more...] about -Our Streets, Their Telescreens

by Steven ShultsIt's been at least ten years since I've watched The Oscars, probably more like fifteen. The whole spectacle makes about as much sense to me as taking an apple, an orange, a banana, a pear and a peach and voting one "best fruit."This year, however, I decided to watch again. I wanted to see who made the choice to display an emblem of peace on their … [Read more...] about -The Courage of Their Convictions

by Robert Jensen Last week I found out that National Public Radio wants the opinions of antiwar activists -- as long as we follow the right script.After a day of antiwar protests on the University of Texas campus and in Austin, I found myself booked as a late-night guest on NPR’s all-day coverage of the war to be interviewed by Scott Simon, the popular host of Weekend … [Read more...] about -On NPR, Please Follow the Script

Rebels in India destroyed Coca Cola bottles and blasted a Pepsi warehouse as mainly small-scale protests against the US-led war on Iraq were held across Asia. As many governments tightened security outside British and American embassies, protests were held Monday in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia and Australia while Afghanistan and the Philippines moved to put … [Read more...] about -Anti-War Protestors Target Coca Cola as Demonstrations Grip Asia