Button, Political
Object number2010.7.1
Date2009
Mediummetal
Credit LineGift of Francine Porter
DescriptionCircular metal button, straight pin on back. Pink background, with white and black text.Dimensions2.875 x 2.875 in. (7.3 x 7.3 cm)InscriptionsWhite and black print: "CODEPINK / WOMEN / FOR PEACE / codepinkalert.org".
Historical NotesButton worn by donor Francine Porter, who was the coordinator of Code Pink in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Collected to document the protests against the G20 meeting held in Pittsburgh on September 24-25, 2009. The button, worn during the march organized by the Thomas Merton Center, represented solidarity with refugees around the world. Their group protested on behalf of the women and children made refugees by conflicts supported by G20 countries. Code Pink, along with the Thomas Merton Center and Three Rivers Climate Convergence, was involved in a lawsuit against the City of Pittsburgh regarding their right to use public parks for protesting during the G20. The donor spoke at the rally in front of the City Council building.
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Thomas Merton Center
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Francine Porter
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