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Bloomington residents find a creative shield against hate.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on September 25, 2009 - 5:42pm
Bloomington , IL
United States
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Bloomington , IL
United States
40° 28' 26.5224" N, 88° 59' 3.5736" W
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Illinois US
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File Creating A Shield Against Hate - Fred Phelps/Westboro

When members of Fred Phelps' anti-gay group targeted churches and businesses in Bloomington, IL, concerned residents and NIOT leaders organized a counter event and brought umbrellas as a symbolic shield against hate.

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