Let's all give the DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) big props for putting together much of last week's counter-inaugural events. The actions and events were creative and well-executed. Communication and planning was inclusive. The news coverage was nothing short of amazing (see below).I don't ever remember seeing so many protest signs along an inaugural parade route. The "Fuck Bush" chanting was picked up and broadcast on CNN. The photo of the snowball hitting Cheney's car rocked. The coffins and the die-in all provided rich visuals.
While a few CNN anchors jibber-jabbered about it being such a small turnout, the DC police estimate of 10,000 is friggin' huge for the coldest, nastiest weather we have had in a long time, and for what is essentially a hopeless coronation leading to four more years of circling the wagons, picking and choosing battles, and relishing in small victories.
Thousands take to the streets to oppose the inauguration of George W. Bush [Columbus Free Press, OH]
Bush inauguration sparks frenzy [The Independent Journal, FL]
A snowball melts on the side of a limousine... [Reuters]
Cowboy hats block the view as nose-ringed protesters vie with the women in mink [UK Times]
Protesters organize 'counter-inaugural' [LaSalle News Tribune, IL]
Strong Resistance Felt at Bush's Second Inauguration [The Blanket, Ireland]
Mock Coffins and Jeers as Bush Sworn In [Al Jazeerah]
Protesters target Bush's Inauguration [China Daily]
Few Arrested As Protesters Stage Die-Ins, Build Coffins and Share Opinions [Kansas City Info-Zine]
Protesters rally in streets & seats [NY Daily News]
Bush’s Inauguration Marred by Coffins, Jeers [Islam Online}