International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. In some places like China, Russia, Vietnam and Bulgaria, IWD is a national holiday. Since the United States doesn't have a national holiday for women, the least we can do is honor women who lead the peace movement. Among others, Aruhdhati Roy, Naomi Klein, Phyllis Bennis, CODEPINK, Amy Goodman, Cindy Sheehan, and Eve Ensler are leading the way internationally. Locally, women have led the way for the past seven years in the fight for peace and social justice - here are some pictures of those remarkable women (sorry for those not included - there are many more of you).
Radical folk-punk singer Evan Greer and queer fabulist/puppeteer Geppetta - February 2010
Protest of Gen. Petraeus at St. Petersburg Chamber of Commerce fundraiser - January 2010
Also, here some some photos
Banners supporting Gaza Freedom March
St. Petersburg - December 2009
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November 2009
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Radical Cheerleaders Descend Upon Baywalk!
St. Petersburg - September 2009
(click here to watch video)
(click here for more on the Baywalk sidewalk issue)
Release the Torture Photos, Obama!
St. Petersburg - July 2009
(click here for more)
Cindy Sheehan
St. Petersburg - June 17, 2009
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May Day in Miami
May 1, 2009
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On Sixth Anniversary of Iraq war...
Thousands march on Pentagon, leading war profiteers
Washington, DC - March 21, 2009
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Bye Bye Bush Bash
Blueberry Patch - January 17, 2009
(click here for more)
2000 Protesters! - Let Gaza Live!
Orlando - January 10, 2009
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More Photos· Signs & banners seen in the Tampa Bay area Memorial Day 2009
· Street signs supporting Gaza seen in St. Petersburg, FL, Jan. 19 2009 Photos
· "It's My Empire" sign seen at polling station in St. Pete on election day 2008 Photo
·Banners & signs seen in St. Pete on 4th of July 2008 Photos
·Antiwar protest in Orlando (Oct '07) Photos
·US military recruiting at East Lake HS in Tarpon Springs (July '07) Photo
·Message from Satan to city of St. Pete (Apr '07) FLYER, Photo 1, 2
·Photo slideshow: Tampa rally for peace and solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine (July '06)
·Immigrant solidarity protest (May '06)
·BUSH LIES sign seen in Palm Harbor, FL (Apr '06)
·Antiwar mesage seen flying over Bradenton, FL on Easter (Apr '06)
·Sept 24 Protests ('05)
·Peace on the Beach (Jul 05)
·OAS Protest (Jun 05):
Photos 1, 2, 3, 4
·St. Pete Banners (Jun 05)
·March 19th:
Photos
Mural to Sen. Nelson
·Bush Inauguration Protest:
St. Petersburg
Washington, DC
·Pinellas Trail (Dec 04)
·Dem. H'quarters (Nov 04)
·Overpass Banners (Oct 04)
·RNC Protest (Aug 04)
·Free Speech (July 04)
·Bush Anti-Christ? (May 04)
·Hummer Protest (Apr 04)
·Signs of Protest (Apr 04)
·MLK Parade (Jan 04)
·Miami FTAA (Nov 03) |
