The Backbone Campaign sent a crew of six to DC from Seattle, Tacoma, and Vashon thanks to the generosity of a couple supporters who provided the tickets and funds for tickets to transport our volunteer team. Doug Skove of Vashon leads the team, with Evan Simmons (Vashon) directing the Chain Gang, Barbara Luecke (Seattle) providing artistic direction, Nicki Vance and Charlie Bevis of SDS Tacoma directing outreach, and Tom Harrigan (Vashon) providing logistical support. These folks were met by Backbone Campaign members from Seattle to DC, Chicago to Michigan and generously hosted by Coralie Farlee and Robert Alexander.



Reports back were of enthusiastic support and an energizing day in a march much larger than the "tens of thousands" circulating in the press. On Monday Barbara, Nicki and Charlie will join up with DC area members Diane Wittner, Jay Marx, Robert Alexander and some friends from Democracy Cell Project and Liberty News TV to walk the halls of Congress as the Backbone Patrol delivering Spine Thank You cards and a couple Spineless Citations as well.