March (21st) for peace

March 21st is the anniversary of the start of the war in Iraq, which began in 2003. As such, March 21st has become a focal point for the peace movement. It has been marked in recent years with marches and protests to bring troops back to the States. This year, 10,000 people marched on the Pentagon with the same message. Even though many believe that the current administration is on the same page vis-a-vis the war, protesters are staying on message.

Nevertheless, March 21st's role seems to be expanding. The organization behind the March 21st Coalition- calls itself A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism), tackling two big issues under one umbrella. This expansion of focus makes it likely that the March 21st commemoration and rallies will outlive the Iraq War. Because wars come and go, but mistrust between races has a long and bitter history, and will take much more time and effort to overcome.