Approximately 150 people have been arrested in anti-war actions in downtown San Francisco today.
Actions are still progressing. San Francisco Bay Area Indymedia is keeping their site updated constantly with news trickling in from the protests.
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Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Marie Mason Transfered
From Twin Cities Eco-Prisoner Support Committee:
We have just confirmed that Marie has been transferred to Newaygo County Jail in White Cloud, Michigan.
At this time we are requesting that everyone cease contacting the Butler County Jail as she is no longer being held there. If you have written Marie in the last few days your letter will likely be returned. Below you will find instructions on how to write Marie at the Newaygo County Jail. We have also confirmed that she will be appearing at the U.S. District Courthouse for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2008.
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We have just confirmed that Marie has been transferred to Newaygo County Jail in White Cloud, Michigan.
At this time we are requesting that everyone cease contacting the Butler County Jail as she is no longer being held there. If you have written Marie in the last few days your letter will likely be returned. Below you will find instructions on how to write Marie at the Newaygo County Jail. We have also confirmed that she will be appearing at the U.S. District Courthouse for the Western District of Michigan in Grand Rapids, MI at 9 a.m. on Friday, March 21, 2008.
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Scores arrested at anti-war protests and direct actions across the country
Protesters danced in the streets of downtown Washington, acted out a Baghdad street scene in Syracuse, N.Y., and gave out "unhappy birthday cake" in San Francisco to mark the fifth anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq.
More than 60 people were arrested, mostly at a Wednesday morning protest at the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington and at the Syracuse demonstration.
Events were held around the country calling for an end to the war. In Syracuse, police arrested 20 protesters who blocked traffic by creating a mock Baghdad street scene. One person dressed in camouflage lay on the ground. Another was covered in a white sheet with red markings and a woman leaned over as if grieving. They were from a group of more than 100 demonstrators who marched downtown in a steady rain over the lunch hour.
In Chicopee, Mass., eight people were arrested when they blocked a gate at Westover Air Reserve Base, police said. Capt. John Muraski said most of the six women and two men are retirees over 60.
Five people were arrested In Hartford, Conn., for blocking the front door of a federal courthouse.
On the West Coast, police arrested a handful of protesters outside of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, police Sgt. Steve Manina said. The bank protest was one of several planned in the area.
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More than 60 people were arrested, mostly at a Wednesday morning protest at the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington and at the Syracuse demonstration.
Events were held around the country calling for an end to the war. In Syracuse, police arrested 20 protesters who blocked traffic by creating a mock Baghdad street scene. One person dressed in camouflage lay on the ground. Another was covered in a white sheet with red markings and a woman leaned over as if grieving. They were from a group of more than 100 demonstrators who marched downtown in a steady rain over the lunch hour.
In Chicopee, Mass., eight people were arrested when they blocked a gate at Westover Air Reserve Base, police said. Capt. John Muraski said most of the six women and two men are retirees over 60.
Five people were arrested In Hartford, Conn., for blocking the front door of a federal courthouse.
On the West Coast, police arrested a handful of protesters outside of the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, police Sgt. Steve Manina said. The bank protest was one of several planned in the area.
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Canada: Montreal police targeting 'anarchist' vandals
Montreal police are after some apparent anarchists who have vandalized a bank, a car dealership -- and police cars.
An East Montreal Mazda dealership found 43 slashed tires on its lot Tuesday morning, causing about $10,000 in damage, CTV Montreal reported Wednesday.
A group calling itself Collectif Ton Chien, or Your Dog's Group, took responsibility on an anarchist website and in communiques to various media outlets.
"They said they were inspired by -- and in solidarity with -- two groups and two actions earlier: The torching of six police cars ... and three ATM machines that were set on fire," said CTV Montreal's Herb Luft.
Those actions were said to be carried out by Collectif Ton Pere (Your Father's Group) and Collectif Ton Oncle (Your Uncle's Group), he said.
Police say the groups appear to be linked, but they have to work on proof, he said.
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An East Montreal Mazda dealership found 43 slashed tires on its lot Tuesday morning, causing about $10,000 in damage, CTV Montreal reported Wednesday.
A group calling itself Collectif Ton Chien, or Your Dog's Group, took responsibility on an anarchist website and in communiques to various media outlets.
"They said they were inspired by -- and in solidarity with -- two groups and two actions earlier: The torching of six police cars ... and three ATM machines that were set on fire," said CTV Montreal's Herb Luft.
Those actions were said to be carried out by Collectif Ton Pere (Your Father's Group) and Collectif Ton Oncle (Your Uncle's Group), he said.
Police say the groups appear to be linked, but they have to work on proof, he said.
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Iowa: 2 arrested during shutdown of military recruitment center
Two people have been arrested during a protest marking the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq.
Eleven protesters with Des Moines Catholic Workers crowded into the hallway at the Armed Forces Career Center in Des Moines.
Police were called and the protesters were told to leave the recruiting center or face arrest.
Ed Bloomer and Kirk Brown, both of Des Moines, were arrested for trespassing and taken to jail.
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Eleven protesters with Des Moines Catholic Workers crowded into the hallway at the Armed Forces Career Center in Des Moines.
Police were called and the protesters were told to leave the recruiting center or face arrest.
Ed Bloomer and Kirk Brown, both of Des Moines, were arrested for trespassing and taken to jail.
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Arrests at anti-war direct actions in San Francisco
12:15 p.m. San Francisco Police Sgt. Steve Mannina reports there have 44 arrests so far, all on misdemeanor charges. Mannina said several were arrested at 101 California, 14 at 343 California. All were cited fro trespassing and resisting arrest.
At 11 a.m., 12 women and 11 men were arrested for obstructing traffic at Third and Market streets, Mannina said.
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At 11 a.m., 12 women and 11 men were arrested for obstructing traffic at Third and Market streets, Mannina said.
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More than 30 arrested during anti-war shutdown of IRS
MSNBC reported that anti-war protesters in northwest D.C. blocked part of a street Wednesday afternoon.
Some demonstrators protesting on the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq targeted the K Street corridor. At about 2:30 p.m., protesters were blocking a portion of the street at K Street and Connecticut Avenue in Northwest, according to MSNBC.
Other events are being held at the Department of Veterans Affairs, McPherson Square and outside the White House.
More than 30 people were arrested Wednesday morning. A crowd of more than 100 gathered outside the IRS headquarters, chanting "This is a Crime Scene" and "You're Arresting the Wrong People." A marching band led protesters down the street near the National Mall and around the IRS building before dozens of demonstrators gathered at the entrance.
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Some demonstrators protesting on the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq targeted the K Street corridor. At about 2:30 p.m., protesters were blocking a portion of the street at K Street and Connecticut Avenue in Northwest, according to MSNBC.
Other events are being held at the Department of Veterans Affairs, McPherson Square and outside the White House.
More than 30 people were arrested Wednesday morning. A crowd of more than 100 gathered outside the IRS headquarters, chanting "This is a Crime Scene" and "You're Arresting the Wrong People." A marching band led protesters down the street near the National Mall and around the IRS building before dozens of demonstrators gathered at the entrance.
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