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Local Activists Organize Against Violence in Olympia, Washington

StoryOctober 09, 2001
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Local communities across the country have been organizing in small ways to prevent the US from retaliating againstthe attacks of September 11, and also to curb discrimination and attacks against Arab-Americans and those perceivedto be of Arab descent.

Last weekend I also spoke to a series of local activists in Olympia, Washington-before the US began attacks onAfghanistan—-about what they feel they can do to help.

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  • Voices Of Activists Against War In Olympia Washington

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