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G20 Protest Draws 35K to London Streets

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(Newser) – Security patrols for next week's G20 summit, take note: A protest in London today drew an estimated 35,000 people, about three times as many as expected, the Guardian reports. Organizers of the march—a coalition of unions, church groups, and charities—are pushing for movement on “jobs, justice, and climate” from world leaders. Bad weather failed to thin the numbers, even though “hail has begun to fall,” as one marcher Twittered.

Protesters campaign against the upcoming London G20 summit, in Vienna, Austria, today.
Protesters campaign against the upcoming London G20 summit, in Vienna, Austria, today.   (AP Photo)
Demonstrators march for jobs, justice and the climate in London today.
Demonstrators march for jobs, justice and the climate in London today.   (AP Photo)
The London protesters were joined by a similar event in Paris.
The London protesters were joined by a similar event in Paris.   (AP Photo)
Protesters and a banner reading
Protesters and a banner reading "People before bankers" in Paris.   (AP Photo)
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TerrifiedCitizen
Mar 28, 09 12:16 PM CDT
It is so hopeful to see the masses actively protesting and participating in change. Reply
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Rob
Mar 28, 09 1:00 PM CDT
I hope they are better informed than so many loudmouths around here.
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morenogabr
Mar 29, 09 1:44 AM CDT
You Dumbass Rob. The first G8 Summit happened here in America. It was the birth of the anitglobalisation movement. Myself: I dont think its an effective method because it only ever gets serious attention when in dire straits. When we dont have cash in our pockets. MAinstream only hears of these events in headlines when we cant go out to waste all of our money. Its quite pavlovian, the relationship I mean.
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Caps
Mar 28, 09 7:15 PM CDT
Hey, Rob, you are one of those loud mouths. Reply
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