Grand Central Station Afghan War Protest


	Grand Central Station Afghan War Protest

peoples movement

10-7-2009 10:17 PM

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afghan war, rally, protest, grand central station, nyc

peoples movement says:

An incredible turnout, many factions against the war and social change attended. Hopefully, elected officials stop these wars.

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