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Inauguration Protesters Fear What Will Come Next

Laura McKenzie/San Antonio Current

By Lisa Sorg

San Antonio Current | January 28, 2005

The co-founders of the feminist publication Xika carried an adrenalized sense of purpose after attending protests at George W. Bush's inauguration. Their experiences in D.C. also compelled them to re-examine their opinions about democracy, tolerance and societal change.

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