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The day in pictures
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
250 rallied at the William Pitt Union today to protest the threat of war with Iraq. An unpermitted march followed.
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250 rallied at the Wiliam Pitt Union today to protest the threat of war with Iraq. An unpermitted march followed that winded through Oakland, leaving cops confused and ultimately ending with a confrontation in front of St Paul's Cathedral at Fifth and Craig. The police eventually dispersed, and most of the protest did as well. Some protestors continued on to the stadium where a University of Pittsburgh basketball games was in progress. No arrests havebeen reported.
Area residents are increasingly considering the necessity of non-violent civil disobedience as a counter to the war machine.
Rally at WPU
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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The rally attracted big numbers despite the cold weather. Molly Rush, one of the original Plowshares 8 who was among the speakers today, said that the protests were in a "race against time" as Bush was looking at avoiding hot desert weather in Iraq and protestors in Pittsburgh at least were looking forward to Spring and more comfortable temperatures.
A return to arms
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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These peace signs really brightened up the rally.
Bucket brigade
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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No war but the class war
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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In memoriam: Mr Rogers
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
This was just one of the signs memorializing Mr. Rogers. Another sign asked "What would Mr. Rogers Do?"
Healthcare not Warfare
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
This was a common theme as city council considers a resolution against the War on Iraq. Petitions circulated the audience for support of the anti-war resolution. It will be presented this Tuesday at the City-County building. A rally is planned for 9:30 AM.
Dog and Man
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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RIP American Republic
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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This was one of the more cynical messages seen.
Frat boys: meet America
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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A mild look of confusion seemed to appear on these faces as the march took off down Fifth Ave.
Mass Transit encounters Mass Opinion
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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Some buses were held up for a few minutes as the march headed to the Pitt basketball game. The signs saying "I need a ticket" were briefly outnumbered by signs in opposition to the war.
All in a Sunday afternoon
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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This woman decided to seek an alternate route.
Just in case...
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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The police seemed a litte overeager to use these things.
Who will blink first?
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
Much of the march dispersed at the Cathedral, but about 100 continued on to the Software Engineering Institute and took refuge at the steps of St. Paul's Cathedral. Confrontation seemed imminent.
Cops in front of the SEI
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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Molly to the rescue
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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Molly Rush speaks with police officers. Eventually the cops decided not to make any arrests and dispersed.
Want a bite?
by Quinten
Sunday, Mar. 02, 2003 at 7:11 PM
quinten@indypgh.org
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These donuts were reserved for the police, but unfortunately they left too soon. Oh well.
| TITLE | AUTHOR | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Don't Make that Dog March | CHE | Thursday, Mar. 20, 2003 at 2:16 PM |
| stop it | stop it | Thursday, Mar. 20, 2003 at 1:53 PM |
| get over it | jeff wood | Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2003 at 7:30 PM |
| SUV asshole | RAGer | Saturday, Mar. 15, 2003 at 5:27 PM |
| The bum | Harvey | Thursday, Mar. 13, 2003 at 11:39 AM |
| Grammar Chief of Police | Gay is OK | Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2003 at 11:23 PM |
| VIVA BUSH | Your Gay | Tuesday, Mar. 11, 2003 at 10:51 PM |
| wow | Matt Miller | Monday, Mar. 10, 2003 at 6:29 PM |
| What a JOKE! | Wealthy Suburb SUV Driver | Friday, Mar. 07, 2003 at 1:30 PM |
| One more: crowd shot + scout | Quinten | Tuesday, Mar. 04, 2003 at 1:02 AM |
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