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Ed Felien: War and more war

By Ed Felien Southside Pride July 8, 2014 Marie Braun of Women Against Military Madness and about 50 supporters protested the continuing military buildup in Iraq at their weekly Wednesday afternoon vigil on the Lake Street bridge from 5 to 6 p.m.As of the first of July, 750 “advisers” are going back into Iraq to More

Doug Champeau: Get up, stand up! For a cause. In perpetuity …

In America, war is routine, and at a Twin Cities bridge, so are peace vigils. What motivates these protesters to persist? Let’s visit and find out. Article by: DOUG CHAMPEAU Star/Tribune July 2, 2014 Folks have held weekly vigils on the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue bridge since 1999.. Photo: Anthony Souffle • Star Tribune file 2009 For More