Protests at the Republican convention

Massive protests are due to take place outside the Republican national convention, starting on the 29th August.

Despite the authorities attempting to prevent protesters using Central Park anti-Bush expect a massive upsurge of anger against George Bush and the Republican Party in the last stages of the presidential election.

It is still not clear which of the two main contenders will will this election and both pro- and anti- war campaigners will be pulling out all the stops in the next few months to ensure their side wins the day.

Sunday August 29th

The World Says No to the Bush Agenda:
United for Peace and Justice to host a massive march past Madison Square Garden, followed by a rally

10 a.m. Seventh Avenue and 14th St.