Activism Spotlight - Speaking Out in the U.S.

Protests, rallies and creative activism in the U.S.

May 15, 2006

Stillwater, Oklahoma; Washington DC; Upstate New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; St. George, Utah; Arizona.

Stillwater, Oklahoma Welcomes Bush

In a county where George W. Bush won the 2004 presidential elections by 65%, in a state where he won by 66%, Oklahomans for Democracy organized a protest of over 600 people as Bush gave the commencement address at Oklahoma State University in Stillwater.

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Mothers Day Protests in Washington DC

Codepink demonstrates their creativity at the 24 hour vigil held on Mother's Day in Washington D.C.

See more photos and read their blog entries: one, two, three, four and news coverage.

Anti-war Crop Circles

An upstate New York farmer and green party candidate has cut a huge "No War" message in the fields of his family's farm.

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Fly By in New Orleans

A plane with an "Impeach Bush" banner flew over the New Orleans Jazz Festival while the crowd below cheered.

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Protesting Divine Strake in Utah

60 people showed up for the rally in St. George, Utah to share information, listen to speakers, and sign petitions urging Utah Sens. Orrin Hatch and Bob Bennett to stop the "Divine Strake" blast set for June 23, 2006 at the Nevada test site. The test blast will ignite 700 tons of ammonium nitrate and fuel oil over a limestone tunnel in the Nevada desert.

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Taking a Stand for Impeachment in Arizona

After being cautioned to avoid impeachment efforts at the quarterly State Committee meeting of the Arizona Democratic Party, members of Arizona Democratic Progressive Caucus stood with Impeach Bush & Cheney bumper stickers in hand as a silent protest of the caution.

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