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A pre-emptive protest

by Rachelle Baillon
Aug 05, 2008


WASHINGTON -- Activists gathered in 85 cities across the U.S. and Canada to pre-emptively protest a war--or sanctions--against Iran. Members of many organizations united for the protest.  About 50 people picketed in front of the White House on Saturday afternoon, after first gathering petitions at select locations throughout the city.

Things got interesting when a counter-group showed up on the other side of the street to protest the protestors.