From the newswire: "More than 1,500 people rallied and marched on March 18 — the 7th anniverary of the beginning of the Iraq war — and to oppose US-bankrolled war and occupation from Afghanistan and Palestine to Colombia and Honduras."

As in past years, Chicagoans marched down Michigan Avenue to protest the miasma that comprises U.S. foreign policy. Unlike in past years, police presence seemed to be comparatively light, perhaps a testament to the Daley administration's recent "change of heart".

Chicago Indymedia coverage: PHOTOS: Chicago protest on 7th Anniversary of the War | VIDEO: M18 - 2010 Chicago Anti War Protest | More M18 Video Coverage | More pics from Chicago March 18th Anti-War Protest| Full Audio of M18 Rally in Federal Plaza

Additional antiwar actions: Peace activists stage civil disobedience on 7th anniversary of beginning of Iraq war | More anti-war activities | Malachi, We Remember

Additional coverage: Fight Back News | Reddit | TruthOut | Huffington Post | Community Media Workshop | Video: Anti-war and Occupation Protest