Sound the Alarm! Today hundreds of protesters "froze" in place for 5 minutes in Union Station to mark 5 years of war as commuters and police looked on with curious or confused expressions. But when activists stepped out of their pose, chanting a reverberating "end the war" throughout the rotunda, the message and purpose of the action became clear: we cannot be silent. More reports coming soon!

At least 200 anti-war demonstrators froze for 5 minutes in Washington DC's Union Station to protest 5 years of war and occupation in Iraq, and to kick off the following day's actions.

Protest Freeze at East side of Union Station, away from Code Pink action on West side of station.

One beautiful action! When everyone "unfroze" and the chanting started, it lasted a full 15 minutes! What a roar! It must have echoed throughout the station and I hope trains were arriving during the chant. Can you imagine getting off a train to echoing chants of "Stop the War", "Bring Them Home" and "End the Occupation"? Very empowering, very powerful. Thanks to all who showed up!

video of the Union Station "Freeze Action"

video of the Union Station "Freeze"