The protests were organized by Missouri Pro Vote, Missouri AFL-CIO, SEIU State Council, Jobs with Justice, Military Families Speak Out, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace, Instead of War, MoveOn.org, and other progressive partners.

The crowd called for an end to the Iraq war and occupation, and for raising the minimum wage.
* A low minimum wage leads to an economic military draft.
* Record war expenses cause cuts in public services.
* Military spending creates fewer living wage jobs.
* War creates a political climate of fear and economic desperation.

For good footage, on Channel 4, of the protests, including an eloquent interview with Iraq war vet Cloy Richards, click here, then click on the video link "Watch John Mills Report".