Faces of Occupy Berkeley: The Code Pink Pacifist

Amy B, a member of the anti-military women's group Code Pink, explains why she is occupying Berkeley.

Posted Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 12:33 am PT|Updated Wed, Oct 12, 2011 at 12:52 am PT

More information on Code Pink can be found on the organization's website.

will be a regular feature on Berkeley Patch throughout the occupation of the area outside of Bank of America on Shattuck Avenue in Downtown Berkeley.

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