On March 8, a handful of women gathered on the Flint Street bridge in downtown Asheville: They were joining in a worldwide action, Women on the Bridge. “The idea … came from the country directors of Women for Women’s programmes in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo,” organizers explained. It’s the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, and as the signs said, “Stronger Women Build Bridges of Peace.”
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Council passes equality resolution, 5-1 ***UPDATED WITH VIDEO***
At the end of a nearly six-hour meeting, Asheville City Council passed a “equality” resolution that includes domestic-partnership registry, employment non-discrimination policy, anti-bullying ordinance and an endorsement of civil marriage. In other actions, Council continued its public hearing on Ingles’ request for exemptions in its plan to build a new store on Smoky Park Highway. 
photo by Jerry Nelson