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Momentum is building for a demonstration against the war on Iraq at this year Rose Parade in Pasadena. Small locally organized protests have been held in past years at the parade, but this year organizers going by the name, The White Rose Coalition, are attempting to mobilize thousands. Details from the calendar:

December 25, 2007: The Northeast LA Radical Neighbors (NelaRad) and the Montrose vigil collaborated on a holiday vigil. Whether one recognizes Christmas, Chriskwanzica, DeadTreesmas, or whatever, we wanted to remind people that not everyone in the world can celebrate at this time of year.
Story and photos: Xmas Day Peace Vigil in Northeast L.A. by The Northeast LA Radical Neighbors

The weekly Eagle Rock peace vigil has passed the five-year mark. It began in November of 2002 to protest the looming invasion of Iraq. The weekly turnout back then was 60 to 80--it is currently at two-to-four regulars (all "veterans"). We have never missed a Saturday regardless of weather or holidays--except once in December of '02 to observe Xmas.

The passion and momentum from this vigil resulted in much other activism in Northeast L.A., including a second weekly vigil on Sundays in nearby Highland Park (still ongoing); weekly film screenings at Flor y Canto, which occurred for two-and-a-half years (a comprehensive list of our screenings follows this article); donations to local homeless; leafleting at a local high school (now in its fifth year); and environmental endeavors including participation in Arroyo Fest 2003 and a campaign to daylight a stream that today is covered by Sycamore Grove Park.
Story and photos: The Eagle Rock Vigil Enters It's Sixth Year by R of the Northeast LA Radical Neighbors

PASADENA, October 26, 2007 -- Anti-war activists were able to close an army recruitment center this Friday in Pasadena. Protesters marched from Pasadena City College to the nearby center, strung yellow caution tape across the doors and then physically blocked entry to the center. Police were called to the scene but no arrests were made. Frustrated by efforts to reopen recruiters closed the center for the remainder of the day.

Reports from the newswire:

Civil Disobedience, Demonstration at Recruiting Center Near Pasadena City College

Counter Recruitment Protest - Pasadena

The horrifying fires we have all witnessed in Southern California are a direct result of stealing our tax dollars from all social services at home and giving them to the war machine. Please turn your grief into action and join the October 27 peace march in Los Angeles at 12 Noon from Olympic & Broadway and March to downtown federal building. Full Report from the Newswire

Tomorrow's march is a part of a national day of coordinated anti-war protests. The Los Angeles march was initiated by the ANSWER Coalition, and is coordinated by the ad hoc Oct. 27 Stop the War Coalition. It has been endorsed by over 400 additional organizations and individuals. More info from the Global Women's Strike

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