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Activists Rev Up for Peace Protests in Washington, D.C.

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Although the World Bank and IMF cancelled their meetings planned for this weekend after the tragedy of September 11,and many anti-corporate globalization groups cancelled protests against the meetings, activists will still descend onDC this weekend.

The Anti-Capitalist Convergence is calling for a march against what they call the growing capitalist war on Saturdaymorning and they invite all those interested in creating a world free from terror, hate, racism, poverty and war todemonstrate a vision for a better world. The International Action Center will also rally against Bush’s plans for waron Saturday, and on Sunday, the Washington Peace Center will also march for peace.

We have with us Jamie Loughner of the Anti-Capitalist Convergence, who have been working on three local issues whichthey plan to connect to the national issues of war and peace.

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  • Jamie Loughner, Anti-Capitalist Convergence, DC.

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  • Sounds Of The Streets Of New York, Sept. 21, 2001.

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