Activism Spotlight - Speaking Out in the U.S.

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

June 05, 2006

Cape Cod, Massachusetts; New Hampshire; Dallas, Texas; Seal Beach, California.

Causing a "Curiosity Slowdown" in Cape Cod

While waiting for his fellow "Cape Codders for Peace and Justice", a lone protester on the rotary at one of the gateways to Cape Cod was told by a state trooper he was "causing a curiosity slowdown."

Read a full report with more photos.

Abebooks "Not-Book" Campaign

As part of their 10th anniversary celebrations, Abebooks started the "Not-Book" campaign featuring "obviously nonexistent books". "Not-Books" will be featured on millions of bookmarks distributed by booksellers, as well as in various magazine and newspaper advertisements.

See the Abebooks web site for more info and to send an e-card with one of the books.

Congressional Offices in New Hampshire Occupied

The local congressional offices in Keene, Concord, Portsmouth, Dover, Manchester, Claremont, and Nashua New Hampshire were occupied as activists read the names of U.S. soldiers and Iraqi civilians who have been killed in the war. Over 175 participants from New Hampshire Peace Action took part.

Read a report and see more photos. See also press coverage.

ExxonMobil Shareholders Meeting

The ExxonMobil annual shareholders meeting was met with protest as over 100 activists showed up to pressure the company to change its dirty practices.

Read a report and see more photos on the ExxposeExxon web site.

Seniors, Aged 60-90, Protest in Seal Beach, California

"Senior Patriots Against the War" organized an anti-war protest in Seal Beach, California, Over 35 senior citizens, took part. One person stated, "When seniors come out here in their wheelchairs and walkers, you know it's time to end the war."

Read news coverage.

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