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North Coast Anti-War

Arcata Arises for War Protest (retrospective)

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

On the fourth anniversary of the United States' invasion and occupation of the nation of Iraq, a look back at the many voices on the road to war — and a reminder of the many more voices needed to stop this war and prevent other wars in the future.

In true Humboldt County style, several hundred people (estimated 300-400) of all ages in Arcata, California joined the 15 February 2003 global protests to speak up for justice and peace, and against corporate wars.

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Brian Ohkubo Covert is an independent journalist based in Hyogo, Japan.

§County Supervisor Promises Anti-War Resolution

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

Humboldt County Board of Supervisors member John Woolley promises the crowd at the Arcata Plaza that he will soon present to the county board a resolution opposing war in Iraq. The city of Arcata itself is one of a growing number of U.S. cities that have already passed such a resolution.

§Senator Slams President, Praises Protesters

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

California State Senator Wesley Chesbro (D-Arcata) praises protesters gathered at the Plaza, and berates president George W. Bush for leading the nation into an unjustified war.

§Wes and Woolley

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

Senator Chesbro recalls his own days as a Vietnam War protester years ago, while county supervisor Woolley (left) listens on.

§Protesters on the Plaza

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

§Vietnam Vet Calls for Transformation

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

Vietnam veteran and local activist Brian Willson recalls the horror of seeing dead women and children as a soldier in 'Nam, and said nothing less than a complete social and spiritual transformation is necessary in the U.S. today.

§More Protesters on the Plaza

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

§Starbucks & Stripes

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

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One Arcata protester waves a flag that bears the logos of major U.S. corporations in place of the stars.

§Bike Rider Fighter

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

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A bicyclist promotes an alternative way of fighting terrorism.

§Green to the Bone

by Brian Covert / Independent Journalist

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 4:31AM

Local Green Party activist Martha Devine (aka "Granny Green Genes") reminds the Arcata crowd that the real fight begins at home by eating organic foods and leading healthy lives: "Grain-fed meat, requiring massive amounts of oil to produce, is contributing to America's war on Iraq. Meat = oil = war."

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§COOL!

by friend of arcata

Tue, Mar 20, 2007 5:28PM

glad to see arcata in the news...very good to see granny grenn genes on the podium!!!

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