Thousands protest California education cuts; 150 arrested for blocking rush-hour traffic (Chicago Tribune)

5 March 2010, 5:05 am

Rallies and walkouts are largely peaceful, but 150 are arrested in Oakland as a freeway is blocked. The demonstrations are part of a nationwide 'Day of Action for Public Education.' A day of passionate protest against education funding cuts attracted thousands of demonstrators Thursday to mostly peaceful rallies, walkouts and teach-ins at universities and high schools throughout California and ...... Read More »

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