Protesters Across the Nation Try to “Stop Business as Usual”

The day after bombing began in Iraq, thousands of American anti-war protesters took to the streets, walking out of classes and work, shutting down roads, and congregating on open spaces to proclaim their opposition to the US-led war in Iraq. Honoring the promise to “stop business as usual,” protesters confronted pro-war rallies and police in cities across the US. Even as arrests were made all across the US, professionals and students joined forces to make their voices heard. Although protesters acknowledged that President Bush’s decision wasn’t likely to be swayed, they nonetheless preferred to “Take action and make a statement.” – YaleGlobal