protest

The day after Paul Wellstone died what was to be a large anti-war protest at the state capitol turned into a huge memorial gathering for all types of minnesotans. I saw families standing next to punk activists, elderly and young, black and white turn out to show their sorrow for the loss.
We gathered at the Cathedral and after a few speakers proceeded to march to the capitol.
This photo was taken as the march began. Over 12,000 people were present. The organizers had expected around 3,000. If you look close you can see a little kid on my shoulder holding our peace flag.
Another, smaller protest earlier in the year in St. Paul. About 5,000 people united to protest the inpending war in Iraq.
The day after the war started about 100 St. Olaf students and staff joined a couple hundred Northfield citizens to protest the war.
We gathered at Bridge Square in Northfield and then marched to different points around Downtown, Although it was a rainy day we were all happy to be outside thinking about the American troops, the Iraqis and the future.
In the fall of 2002 hanging with my three favorite guys at a Duluth workers rights rally.