On Saturday June 25th, between two and three dozen activists said "No" to Santorum on a variety of issues, including his bigotted attitudes towards gays and people of color and his maintaining private offices which are closed to the public.

A few dozen activists turned up for the rally and march on Saturday June 25th, starting in Market Square and finishing in Station Square with a stop in front of Santorum's office building.

"Bringing Stonewall" to Santorum was the primary issue, as Santorum has made a number of anti-gay remarks. Stonewall is often considered the start of militant resistance for gay rights when the gay bar called Stonewall in 1969 in Manhattan was raided by police and the patrons fought back.

Another issue brought forward by members of the march is that Santorum keeps a private office in a heavily secured building instead of at the publicly accessible Federal building downtown. This is not the sign of an open democracy with someone who represents his constituents, according to those putting for that issue.

The march proceeded peacefully on the sidewalk from Market Square through downtown and across the Smithfield Street bridge to stop at the building where Santorum has an office. At this juncture, the radical cheerleaders chanted chants, and some spoke about Santorum's record. The march continued into Station Square for the rally following.


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