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News :: Peace |
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Peace Supporters Brave Cold In CU |
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by Peter Miller
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19 Jan 2003
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Over 70 people braved 19-degree temperatures to demonstrate their opposition to war. The citizens gathered near the big box stores on Prospect Ave., just north of I-74. The Anti-War, Anti-Racism Effort meets weekly (5 pm Sundays at 218 W. Main St) and is increasing activities as Bush moves closer to waging his personal war against Iraq. |
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The citizens who gathered on North Prospect took part in a weekly demonstration, but this week, they stood in solidarity with an estimated 250,000 who ralled for peace in Washington, DC. The DC group included 60 from Champaign-Urbana.
AWARE meets at 5 pm each Sunday at the IMC, 218 W. Main St., Urbana. |
See also:
http://www.anti-war.net
http://www.ucimc.org/feature/display/8839/index.php
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