Protests Mark Eve of Republican Convention
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Planned Parenthood estimated that 15,000 people took part in their march and protest for reproductive rights Saturday.
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Planned Parenthood estimated that 15,000 people took part in their march and protest for reproductive rights Saturday.
New York's Central Park was the scene of demonstrations Sunday as activists protested Republican policies in advance of the party's national convention, which begins Monday. Organizers of a march called "Billionaires for Bush" are among the groups hoping to confront party supporters when the sessions begin. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden, NPR's Margot Adler and NPR's Nancy Solomon.
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