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Code Pink

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The Resume

    (October 2, 2002- )
    Co-founded by Medea Benjamin
    Mission is to promote 'positive social change through creative protest, non-violent direct action and community involvement'
    Anti-war group established during the Iraqi War buildup (2002)

Why they might be annoying:

    They disrupted Congressional hearings, political fundraisers and conferences.
    They've placed flag draped mock caskets in front of military hospitals.
    Their large protest marches block traffic.
    They claim George W. Bush should be impeached due to war crimes.
    They are supported by Cindy Sheehan.
    Though an anti-war group, they also support abortion rights and feminist issues.

Why they might not be annoying:

    Their protest marches draw tens of thousands of peaceful war protesters.
    Their name mocks Homeland Security's color coded terrorist alert warning system.
    They criticize Democrats for not ending the Iraq war just as much as Republicans for starting it.
    They test the limits of free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment.
    Two of their members were brave enough to protest inside of an NRA gathering for Republican presidential candidates.
    Hillary Clinton criticized them for unfairly picking on her.

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Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 70.0% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 137 Votes: 63.50% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 111 Votes: 84.68% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 35 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 30 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 1677 Votes: 67.80% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 61 Votes: 73.77% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 66 Votes: 78.79% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 986 Votes: 67.95% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 90 Votes: 74.44% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 176 Votes: 57.39% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 2361 Votes: 79.29% Annoying