Raging Grannies Rock at Democratic National Convention

The Denver "gaggle" of Raging Grannies has a huge following and has been known to show up on the state capitol steps with members of the Flobots and other well-known anti-war performers in the past. The entire city of Denver was the Grannies' stage during the recent Democratic National Convention.

Frequent performers at the Mercury Cafe, DNC week found them back on stage, this time at a fundraiser for Colorado Indymedia. Elsewhere in the city they entertained with Velina and friends from the San Francisco Mime Troupe.

Granny Gillian writes that, "The night crowds tended to be more enthusiastic, no doubt assisted by a few beers! Although there was a huge police presence we were never hassled, in fact [when we sang] *Goodbye Dubya* I think they were having a hard time not cheering!"

Other activists, including a CodePink member who was brutalized, did not fare so well at the hands of Denver's police force. The Grannies (possibly impervious to similar treatment? one can hope!) strolled in and out of the protesting crowds serenading visitors and fellow demonstrators alike.

To join a Raging Granny gaggle near you, visit the website here which includes an updated list of most Raging Grannies in cities throughout North America...or contact the San Francisco Bay Area Raging Grannies at info [at] RagingGrannies.com.