Sunday, January 12, 2003
A cheeky protest
Bay Area anti-war activists go nude in surge of creative vigils
By Joe Garofoli, Chronicle Staff Writer
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Make Love Not War- A Naked for Peace Project
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Sunday, January 12, 2003 A cheeky protest Bay Area anti-war activists go nude in surge of creative vigils By Joe Garofoli, Chronicle Staff Writer |
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NUDE WOMEN PROTEST WAR Ninety-four mostly West Marin women on Sunday used their naked bodies to spell out PEACE on Drake's Beach. Fifty women mounted a similar demonstration in Point Reyes Station Nov. 12. This time 24 men also demonstrated in the buff, creating a large peace symbol on the beach. Organizer Donna Sheehan of Marshall said the demonstrations were a "precursor to the mass naked demonstrations in San Francisco and Washington, DC, on Jan. 18." Sheehan said she expects "a 100,000 people - men and women - to disrobe for Peace" at that time. Sunday's female protesters expressed the "desperation of women" opposed to the Bush Administration's plans for war with Iraq. Sheehan said, adding that the men by forming the international peace symbol were showing "solidarity with the women against global domination and war." (Photo of women by Jan Watson.) |
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January 3, 2003 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NUDE WOMEN PROTEST WAR AGAIN On December 29th, between storms, on a rocky, wet Pacific Ocean beach, over 100 women got naked again to protest America's policy of naked aggression. This event is a precursor of what is to come. "Our message to women all over the world, is be bold, be courageous, be vulnerable for Peace." said Donna Sheehan of "Unreasonable Woman Baring Witness", in Pt. Reyes, California. "The US government does NOT represent the average American women who care about the sacrificing of husbands, sons, brothers, and lovers. We are the life and care givers. There is an old Russian saying, "Every bullet finds its target in a Mothers heart," Sheehan quoted. "We are feeling agony and frustration. At this time in history, WE WILL BE HEARD." The women are extraordinary ordinary people. They are Democrats, Republicans, librarians, attorneys, waitresses, therapists, artists, from 19 years old to 70-somethings. They are as uncomfortable as anyone else at making themselves vulnerable in this way, yet they are willing to do so, because peace and justice are the cornerstones of a sustainable society. They are willing to do so, because they can imagine a future for peace, in which non-violent resolution is the norm, and the habit of war has been broken. So powerful is the message that similar actions, naked and clothed, have taken place in Bolinas, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Gainesville, Fl, Missoula, Mt and New York City, with more to come. The photograph and an article appeared in the Point Reyes Light weekly newspaper. Tax-deductible donations to Baring Witness can be sent to P.O. Box 753, Marshall, CA 94940. |
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Saturday December 28, 2002 at 08:52 AM Florida Men Strip for Peace by FSN Inspired by the brave women of Marin County,California, who created an image of the word "Peace," with their nude bodies,Florida men gathered to create their own male statement for peace. On December 21,2002, near Gainesville, Florida, 22 men posed naked to send a stunning Peace message to the American people and the war administration. Braving the cold, these men from Fort Myers to Gainesville, gathered together on a hillside to do the unthinkable: To Bare it all for Peace. Deeply troubled by the looming war against Iraq, these serious peace advocates determined to express their heartfelt desire for peace, by crafting the word "PEACE" and the Peace Sign with their nude bodies. These images were captured on film by renowned photojournalist and nature photographer, John Moran. The statement of this photo moment was enriched by the fact that many of the men who came together to create these images were previously unknown to each other. They were bound together by only one thing; their united desire to stop the American war machine. " What we did was outrageous, because war is outrageous," exclaimed Bob Ellenberg. "All the peace loving people in the world need to see what we have done." This depth of passion was echoed by Frank Gubasta, who said, "I'd die for a better/peaceful world for my sons to grow up in." These men intended for their act to be a dramatic statement and they want the chance to express themselves about war and peace. A candidate for Tampa City Council, Kelly Benjamin, says, "I'd love to talk with anyone about peaceful alternatives to this stupid war." As the photo session took place, the act took on a somber aspect. One of the participants, Jim Cameron, describes the scene as the men moved to take up their assigned positions. "As we walked in a broken group through the tall grass, I was deeply touched at the sight of everyone against the hills, trees, sunlight and blue sky. The group was composed of young college students, old hippies, alternative culture folks and Viet Nam vets. But the sight of everyone wading through the tall grass was so archetypical and I guess reminiscent of the tragedy of war." Once the men were posed for the photograph, Mark Kamleiter, an attorney and peace activist, was struck by the same symbolism. "These bodies, pale and white, laid out, exposed on the ground resembled, symbolically, the dead that the pending war with Iraq will most certainly produce." This peace action was organized by Diane Cardin-Kamleiter and Linda Pollini, two Green Party peace activists. It sprang from a growing sense of urgency as this country rushes to war. Despite at large peace demonstrations around the country, the media has largely ignored the steadily growing peace movement. Even the most conservative polls show that almost half of the citizens in this county do not want a war with Iraq, yet the mainstream media has neglected serious treatment of the anti-war sentiment in this country What is sought from this daring act? That all those who see these photographs stop and reflect on their meaning and hear the message of Peace. |
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Santa Cruz, CA. Photographs by Stephen Laufer A Birds Eye View: The Bonny Doon Beach naked peace sign MetroActive.com, Santa Cruz |
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Champaign-Urbana, IL - 26 January 2003 MIDWEST WOMEN LIE NAKED IN THE SNOW FOR PEACE |
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Big River Beach, Mendocino, California Local women posed in the Arabic translation of peace - Salaam. Photo: Mark Safron Photos: Benny Gool Cape Town, South Africa |
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Brisbane, California February 22, 2003 This image was taken on San Bruno Mountain in San Mateo County, California. U.S.-led economic sanctions against Iraq have killed over 500,000 children and the current administration continues to threaten a full-scale bombardment of this already devastated country. We have marched in the streets, posted signs on our homes, and prayed privately and publicly for an end to this threat of war and our nation's continued military build-up. Now, following the example of Unreasonable Women Baring Witness, we are using our bodies themselves to "bare witness" to our desire for peace and justice for all members of the human family. This photograph is our response to our nation's continuing war against the people of Iraq. Women of the Brisbane Neighbors for Peace and Justice. |
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Durango, Colorado February 16, 2003 Sixteen Full Moons at 8,500 Feet Sixteen women attended by several dogs bared their bodies in the snow forming a peace symbol on the day of the full moon on the outskirts of Durango, Colorado at 8,500 feet in freezing temperatures the day after 800+ people and dogs marched for peace in Durango as part of a worldwide anti-war protest. Our burning passion for peace kept the "Unreasonable Women of Durango" warm. We sixteen women are joining in solidarity with women and men around the world who are "Baring Witness" for peace. The first "Baring Witness" demonstration took place in Marin County, California where 45 women took off their clothes and laid on the ground to spell out the word "peace." They stated their mission: "Our exposure of the vulnerable human flesh we all share has created a powerful statement against the naked aggression of our country's policies." |
 
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Gainesville, Florida Men December 21, 2002 On December 21, 2002, near Gainesville, Florida, 22 men posed naked to send a stunning Peace message to the American people and the war administration. Braving the cold, these men from Fort Myers to Gainesville, gathered together on a hillside to do the unthinkable: To Bare it all for Peace. Deeply troubled by the looming war against Iraq, these serious peace advocates determined to express their heartfelt desire for peace, by crafting the word PEACE and the Peace Sign with their nude bodies. These images were captured on film by renowned photojournalist and nature photographer John Moran. The statement of this photo moment was enriched by the fact that many of the men who came together to create these images were previously unknown to each other. They were bound together by only one thing; their united desire to stop the American war machine. "What we did was outrageous, because war is outrageous," exclaimed Bob Ellenberg. "All the peace loving people in the world need to see what we have done." This depth of passion was echoed by Frank Gubasta, who said, "I'd die for a better/peaceful world for my sons to grow up in." These men intended for their act to be a dramatic statement and they want the chance to express themselves about war and peace. A candidate for Tampa City Council, Kelly Benjamin, says, "I'd love to talk with anyone about peaceful alternatives to this stupid war." As the photo session took place, the act took on a somber aspect. One of the participants, Jim Cameron, describes the scene as the men moved to take up their assigned positions. "As we walked in a broken group through the tall grass I was deeply touched at the sight of everyone against the hills, trees, sunlight, and blue sky. The group was composed of young college students, old hippies, alternative culture folks, and Viet Nam vets. But the sight of everyone wading through the tall grass was so archetypical and I guess reminiscent of the tragedy of war." Once the men were posed for the photograph, Mark Kamleiter, an attorney and peace activist, was struck by the same symbolism. "These bodies, pale and white, laid out, exposed on the ground, resembled, symbolically, the dead that the pending war with Iraq will most certainly produce." This peace action was organized by Diane Cardin-Kamleiter and Linda Pollini, two Green Party peace activists. It sprang from a growing sense of urgency as this country rushes to war. Despite at large peace demonstrations around the country, the media have largely ignored the steadily growing peace movement. Even the most conservative polls show that almost half of the citizens in this county do not want a war with Iraq, yet the mainstream media have neglected serious treatment of the anti-war sentiment in this country. Peace activists have been left wondering what will it take to make the press stop, look, and listen to their earnest peace message. Maybe the media can ignore 300,000 demonstrating in Washington, D.C., but would they be able to ignore a group of naked men, willing to set aside their modesty in order to get their message out? Once the idea was seized upon there was no stopping it. What is sought from this daring act? That all those who see these photographs stop and reflect on their meaning and hear the message of Peace. |
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Helena, Montana, Men Under the City's Historic Symbol February 8, 2003 Photo: Jeff Van Tine |
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Land O' Lakes, Florida February 15, 2003 "WOMEN WHO CARE" BARE HEARTS AND BODIES FOR PEACE On Saturday, February 15th, 2003, 35 Pasco County women gathered to spell the word "PEACE" with their nude bodies on a fire ant-covered slope. The women, ranging in age from their thirties to their seventies, call themselves "Women Who Care." They were photographed on the beautiful grounds of the Caliente resort in Land O' Lakes, Florida by local photographer Marcia Stone. This demonstration was inspired by the group Baring Witness, which has staged numerous such gatherings since November 14th, 2002. This startling form of protest has been used recently all over the globe to send a clear message to government. Saturday's gathering was timed to coincide with worldwide protests calling for a peaceful resolution to the conflict with Iraq. "Women Who Care" spokesperson Zhenya Nichols says that she was moved to organize this photographic demonstration in support of peace. "The women here today represent the mainstream of this country," Nichols said. "They've never been in a 'protest' before, ever. They cared enough today to send the message that the human body is not created to bear violence and war. We women in particular are created to bear life, the future, peace. If we must bare our bodies in order to send this message clearly, then so be it." Baring Witness has plans for more pro-peace actions and is actively encouraging many organizers in the U.S. and Europe. |
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Los Angeles, California PEACE February 9, 2003 17 WOMEN BARE ALL FOR PEACE IN TOPANGA Early on Sunday morning, February 9, 2003, 19 women gathered at a peaceful location in Topanga, California to express their feelings about war. 17 nude women -- from activist moms and artists to a costume designer and web design consultant -- formed the word "PEACE" with their creative bodies. Next, they spelled the word "BUSH" and were surrounded by a cascading circle of red chiffon with a big slash through it to convey their message. The women braved the rugged terrain under their nakedness. This is approximately the 18th nude pro-peace demonstration that Baring Witness has staged since November 12, 2002. This startling form of protest has inspired women and men around the world from California to Australia to stage similar protests against war. Our goal is the creation by local groups of similar actions in every state, leading to a large event at the March 8th "Gather the Women" rally in Washington, D.C. Tamara Rosen, organizer and participant of the Topanga action, said: "Most people are afraid to stand up for what they believe in out of fear of being criticized by their peers. This morning, women bared their souls and bodies to send a strong message of PEACE to President Bush and the rest of the world. It was an honor to be a part of this very liberating experience." Judith Schonebaum, participant, said: "It was so moving to feel a common understanding with the women who came (and the millions who did not) that we, as women, can not accept or understand this urge to destroy, kill innocents, be self-righteous and cruel. Even this one step gives us the bravery to take another toward the difficult goal of making peace." |
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Men at Drake's Beach, Marin County, California December 2002 Photo: Christopher Springman |
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Big River Beach, Mendocino, California Feb 1, 2003 |
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Salt Lake City, Utah, January 26, 2003 For more Utah photos, see http://pages.ivillage.com/aspenmoonda/ |
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San Diego, California February 22, 2003 On Saturday, February 22, sixty women gathered at sunrise on a San Diego beach to make a peace symbol with their naked bodies. The women, part of a group called the Unreasonable Women of North Coast San Diego, range in age from 20 to 75. They include attorneys, teachers, musicians, writers, and social workers; many are mothers and grandmothers. Some have had joint replacements; one is a two-time cancer survivor whose hair is just returning. They are part of a group called "Unreasonable Women" that originated in Marin County and has been Baring Witness since late December. Similar actions have been held in Tomales Bay, Santa Cruz, Florida, Utah, and Colorado. All are an effort by patriotic Americans to prevent a war with Iraq. The Unreasonable Women want to have peace in the world and they oppose unilateral war with Iraq. All are uncomfortable showing their bodies but decided they needed to make a statement that war is not the way to settle differences. Some have worked actively for peace their entire lives. For others this was their first time to make a political statement. All are united against war with Iraq. |
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