170 St. Louisans ride Peace Train to Chicago Mobilization

They had been up since 4 or 5 am, but as our stalwart contingent stumbled off the Chicago Peace Train 20 hours later, their eyes shone with the inspiration of having been part of a 10 thousand-strong rainbow-hued wave for peace. It was particularly satisfying that so many young adults traveled from St. Louis to Chicago to speak up for a more peaceful and just world. Altogether, there were actions in 11 U.S. cities on Saturday, October 27. For photos and news reports, click here. And be sure to read Sylvester Brown's Tuesday and Thursday columns about his experience on the peace train.