Make Out Not War!

This was cross-posted over at dailykos.com . Hopefully I'll get to posting the photos here too, not just providing links...
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Yesterday the latest CODEPINK production, Make Out Not War!, celebrated its third session in Union Square, New York City. Merging with Free Hugs movement and a few anti-war musicians, we had an absolute blast, and can't wait to return in ever greater numbers until the war comes to an end. More below the fold, including pics.

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CODEPINK women and men believe that it is important to create a visible reminder that the President has to stick to his promise to end the war. Therefore, we are launching a new campaign: Make Out Not War!

Here are a few pics from first two MONWs:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3334632668/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3334632656/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3334632656/

Union Square is always full of activities on sunny Saturdays, and one steady presence is the delightful Free Hugs Movement. Yesterday we realized how much we had in common, and initiated one of the more successful mergers of 2009:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3339647907/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3339688105/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36147705@N08/3340546308/
Hopefully the Free Huggers will be a permanent part of our coalition!

The festivities will continue every Saturday from 4pm-5pm, in Union Square, underneath the George Washington statue, around the inexplicable lifeguard chair- until the war ends. So BYO lovers, friends, kissing partner or find a friendly peacemaker in the street! Also, while making out is encouraged, you can also hand out stickers, or just engage passer-bys about the war. As if you need more of a reason to come, we have wonderful after-parties.

Sign Up For the Facebook Event:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=55630255853

Feel free to start your own MONW chapters around the country. We had some friends in Miami kicks things off this weekend. We can send you MONW stickers to pass out in the streets.

If you want to let us know about a branch you're starting, or send us fun pictures, just email makeoutnotwarnyc@gmail.com .

Everyone have a great week, and do your part to make out, not war.