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08 / 24
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

NY, Watertown: "COME TO FORT DRUM, NEW YORK, BEFORE OUR TROOPS ARE DEPLOYED!"
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/24/2007 - 12:00am
End: 08/25/2007 - 11:59pm

"COME TO FORT DRUM, NEW YORK, BEFORE OUR TROOPS ARE DEPLOYED!"

This event will support and reach out to soldiers at Fort Drum, New York
scheduled for deployment to Iraq on September 1st.

The event will include music, food, and "meeting and mingling" with IVAW
members and GI resistance organizers/supporters.

While Eli and Phil will receive "Conscientious Objector" status, others in the Fort Drum, New York, IVAW chapter will be sent to Iraq with the
September 1st deployment.

Fort Drum, New York is the largest Active Duty chapter of IVAW, and a
powerful and growing force that could be seriously disabled by the
deployment of its members.

The event at The Different Drummer Cafe is an effort to preserve the Fort
Drum IVAW chapter, reach out to soldiers who don't want to go to Iraq, and support those who may resist.

We have the potential to make an impact by connecting more soldiers with

CA: Ukiah Weekly Peace Vigil 5 to 6 pm every Friday
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

A weekly peace vigil has been held in front of the Mendocino County Court House every Friday night from 5 to 6 pm for the last 5 years. All are welcome to come and join our demonstration. Dignity and respect for others is the only requirement. Bring your own peace signs or borrow ours.

NJ, Cherry Hill: "War Made Easy" with Special Guest Jeff Cohen
Start: 19:00
End: 22:00

Renowned Media Critic Jeff Cohen to Speak in Cherry Hill

At Screening of “War Made Easy:

How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death”

Cherry Hill – Writer, lecturer, and media critic, Jeff Cohen, appears briefly in “War Made Easy” and as a TV pundit, he had been a rare dissenting voice in the run-up to the invasion of Iraq. As featured speaker for the showing of “War Made Easy” to be held on August 24 From 7:00 – 10:00 PM,at the Cherry Hill Unitarian Universalist Church – 401 Kings Hwy. N, Cohen will address the key points of the movie as presented by another famous medic critic, Norman Solomon, whose research and tough-minded analysis documents patterns of political and media deception for war – from Vietnam to Iraq.

ME, Kennebunkport: Concert 4 Peace
Start: 20:00

C O N C E R T “ 4 ” P E A C E

www.kportprotest.org

Friday August 24Th at 8:00pm

Kennebunk Town Hall

Fundraiser for the rally and weekend events in Kennebunkport

CONCERT featuring the fabulous

EMMA'S REVOLUTION & DAVE ROVICS

along with Pat Scanlon and Band &

10 yr. old Kennebunk 5th grader Keenan Beaudette

$ $ $ $ $ 10.00 $ $ $ $ $

Donation at the door

This concert is part of the

WEEKEND OF SOLIDARITY TO END THE

WAR!

Pre-rally starts on Saturday at 10:00 with the RAGING GRANNIES from:

Maine, Vermont, New Hamphshire and Massachusetts.

Followed by street theater with

Lady Liberty

and Peter Baldwin and Peter Stewert.

RALLY TO STOP THE WAR begins at 10:30 march begins near noon

FROM CRAWFORD TO KENNEBUNKPORT PRESIDENT BUSH WILL HEAR OUR VOICES!

after the march come relax and listen to the INDIGO GIRLS, speakers along with EMMA'S REVOLUTION and DAVE ROVICS
08 / 25
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

NY, Watertown: "COME TO FORT DRUM, NEW YORK, BEFORE OUR TROOPS ARE DEPLOYED!"
End: 23:59
Start: 08/24/2007 - 12:00am
End: 08/25/2007 - 11:59pm

"COME TO FORT DRUM, NEW YORK, BEFORE OUR TROOPS ARE DEPLOYED!"

This event will support and reach out to soldiers at Fort Drum, New York
scheduled for deployment to Iraq on September 1st.

The event will include music, food, and "meeting and mingling" with IVAW
members and GI resistance organizers/supporters.

While Eli and Phil will receive "Conscientious Objector" status, others in the Fort Drum, New York, IVAW chapter will be sent to Iraq with the
September 1st deployment.

Fort Drum, New York is the largest Active Duty chapter of IVAW, and a
powerful and growing force that could be seriously disabled by the
deployment of its members.

The event at The Different Drummer Cafe is an effort to preserve the Fort
Drum IVAW chapter, reach out to soldiers who don't want to go to Iraq, and support those who may resist.

We have the potential to make an impact by connecting more soldiers with

ME, Kennebunkport: Stop the War - Start a Revolution of Values
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

What: "STOP THE WAR! Start a Revolution of Values" Rally and March for Peace on Saturday, August 25Th, 2007 in Kennebunkport, Maine.

This is a convergence of anti-war, environmental, labor and social justice activists along with concerned citizens. We want to break the cycle of endless war and start a revolution of values. The event is timed to coincide with President Bush's Summer vacation in Kennebunkport at his family's estate. However, we view Bush to be part of a deeper problem and his estate is a symbolic target. So we will march regardless if he is in town or not.

The open mike starts at 10:00 AM; Rally begins at 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM, with speakers and music.

Our speakers will address the need in America for systemic change to break the cycle of endless war. Speakers will include:

  • Dennis Kucinich
  • Cindy Sheehan
  • Ret. Col. Ann Wright
  • George Paz Martin, co-chair for United for Peace and Justice
ME, Kennebunkport: Revolution of Values Rally and March for Peace
Start: 10:30

This will be a convergence of anti-war, environmental, labor and social justice activists along with concerned citizens. To break the cycle of endless war we need to draw attention to America's need for systemic change. Let us start a "revolution of values."

Raise Your Voices! Raise Your Spirits! Rally Starts @10:30am

Please join INDIGO GIRLS, Melida and Carlos Arredondo, Geroge Paz Martin, war resister Augustin Aguayo, retired Colonel Ann Wright, Ashley Smith, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Eugene Puryear, Bruce Gagnon, Charlie Clements, Doug Rawlings, and others, along with Iraq Veterans at a rally and march to the Bush Family Compound.

Download program and schedule.

Camping available at Camp Casey and Camp Alex.

GUIDELINES FOR THE DEMONSTRATION:
Our attitude will be one of nonviolence, openness and respect toward all we encounter.
We will use no violence--verbal or physical--toward any person or property.

NJ, Newark: Rally to Impeach Bush-Cheney, End the War Now, and Restore Justice and Reclaim Democracy in the USA
Start: 12:00

New Jersey Impeach Groups will attend a large gathering in Newark, at which Rep. John Conyers will speak, to press impeachment and all the crucial issues facing the country. Plans are developing rapidly for a huge rally starting high noon Saturday, August 25th.

The march and rally are endorsed by United for Peace and Justice, along with 120 organizations. New Jersey Impeach Groups — ImpeachThem.com endorse this rally to impeach Bush-Cheney, end the war now, and restore justice and reclaim democracy in the USA. Support, volunteers, and a major commitment is needed fot this historic effort in our state's biggest city. U.S. House Judiciary Committee Chairman JOHN CONYERS will speak. News updated as plans develop.
08 / 26
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

MD, Baltimore: Planning Meeting for Mid-Atlantic regional rallies for peace and justice
Start: 13:00
End: 18:00

On October 27, 2007, United for Peace and Justice will organize regional rallies for peace and justice.

One of these will be in the Mid-Atlantic area.

A planning meeting for this event is open to representatives of organizations from Mid-Atlantic states. Especially needed, because thus far lacking, are groups from Virginia and West Virginia.

The planning meeting will take place in Baltimore, Md., hosted by Baltimore United for Peace and Justice.

Food will be provided.

A collection will be taken up to cover expenses.
08 / 27
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

WA, Bellevue: Greet Bush at Dave Reichert's Fundraiser
Start: 12:00
End: 16:00

Massive turnout expected to protest George Bush's visit to Bellevue for Dave Reichert's fundraising event at Bellevue Hyatt.

What: Spontaneous outpouring of citizens gather to call for impeachment and end of occupation in Iraq.

When: Monday, August 27th, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m., Bush to arrive approximately 3:00 p.m., (exact time not announced due to security.)

Where: Bellevue Hyatt, 900 Bellevue Way, Bellevue Washington 98004

Sponsored by: Washington For Impeachment, Eastside Fellowship of Reconciliation

Other participating organizations: Veterans For Peace, Backbone Campaign, Eastside Peace and Justice Community, World Can't Wait, Neighbors For Peace, Federal Way Matters, Olympia Citizens to Impeach, The Alliance For Democracy - Greater Seattle Chapter, REASON, Citizens Movement to Impeach Bush and Cheney.

TX, Dallas: Vigil for Holy Land Defendants
Start: 12:00
Start: 08/27/2007 - 12:00pm
End: 08/30/2007 - 1:00pm

FEEDING CHILDREN IS NOT A CRIME

Speak up for the Right Of Palestinian children to have food,water,shelter,clothing & school supplies
Without Federal Prosecution
Of Those Giving Aid

Join us in at a vigil Supporting the Holy Land Foundation Defendants

Starting JULY 23, 2007

Please join us every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

From 12:00 to 1:00

Across the street from:
Earl Cabell Federal Building
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, Texas 75242

For information about the vigil:

Email hungryforjustice@gmail.com

Hungry for Justice Coalition

Hungry for Justice was formed in April 2007 as an adhoc committee to organize local and national support for the defendants in the Holy Land Foundation Federal trial. We adhere to non-violent principles and affirm the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

NY, NYC: Speak Out! Rally at Union Square
Start: 23:49

STOP the War Against Women at Home & Abroad

Unite
against sexism, racism, homophobia, transphobia!
Unite against economic exploitation!
Unite to win everything we need!

The U.S. claims “liberation of women” as it bombs & kills women, men, children, & the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, & the world. But U.N. studies show women surviving in Iraq & Afghanistan are far worse of since the Pentagon assaults began.

Inside the U.S. women–most notably Katrina survivors– are losing jobs, housing, health care, day care; are rounded up in immigrant raids & locked up in prison foracts of survival, self-defense & drug addiction; are denied reproductive and economic justice; forced into debt to get an education; raped & battered as domestic shelters are closed down; are losing their loved ones, children & families through police brutality, to the military poverty draft, to racist attacks, gender-phobic attacks, attacks on lesbian, bisexual, transgender & transsexual women.
08 / 28
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

TX, Dallas: Vigil for Holy Land Defendants
(all day)
Start: 08/27/2007 - 12:00pm
End: 08/30/2007 - 1:00pm

FEEDING CHILDREN IS NOT A CRIME

Speak up for the Right Of Palestinian children to have food,water,shelter,clothing & school supplies
Without Federal Prosecution
Of Those Giving Aid

Join us in at a vigil Supporting the Holy Land Foundation Defendants

Starting JULY 23, 2007

Please join us every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

From 12:00 to 1:00

Across the street from:
Earl Cabell Federal Building
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, Texas 75242

For information about the vigil:

Email hungryforjustice@gmail.com

Hungry for Justice Coalition

Hungry for Justice was formed in April 2007 as an adhoc committee to organize local and national support for the defendants in the Holy Land Foundation Federal trial. We adhere to non-violent principles and affirm the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Nationwide: National Take A Stand Day
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

This September, after hearing the White House‘s report on the "surge," Congress will decide whether we bring our troops home or spend another year fighting an unwinnable religious civil war. As Congress heads back to DC, we're here to tell them that it's time to take a stand.

We're holding candlelight vigils and Town Hall meetings in cities all over the nation on August 28--National Take a Stand Day--to remember the human cost of the war and urge our members of Congress to stand up in September and end this endless war.

Click here to find the events near you.

Nationwide: National Call-In Days to STOP FUNDING THE WAR
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 08/29/2007 - 11:59pm

Find the phone numbers for the district offices of your members of Congress at: http://www.vote-smart.org

In the past three weeks, many of you have participated in town hall meetings, public forums, and personal meetings with your members of Congress.

Thank you to all who spoke clearly and directly to Representatives and Senators -- calling for ending funding for U.S. military operations in Iraq, and rapidly withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq.

These personal visits must now be followed up with dozens of phone calls to your members of Congress - at local district offices (while Congress is in recess until Sept. 4th).

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Encourage others to call by forwarding this message.

It is important that your Congresspersons' District offices receive scores of phone calls on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Whether you already met with your Congressperson or not -

CA, LA: "When the Saints Go Marching In" Los Angeles Premiere
Start: 19:00

This is an invitation to the Los Angeles premiere of "When the Saints Go Marching In" this Tuesday, August 28 at 7pm -- the two year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Robert Greenwald and Brave New Foundation will present an advocacy video for the victims of Hurricane Katrina and Rita, who -- two years later -- are still fighting for their homes. Kim Hill, formally of the Black Eyed Peas, will emcee as local politicians, activists, Katrina evacuees and concerned citizens convene at Fais Do Do to watch the short film.

You'll hear testimony from Katrina survivors. Experience surprise musical guests with a genuine New Orleans DJ spinning traditional jazz, consume libations, and sign a petition urging the Senate to pass the Gulf Coast Recovery Bill (S. 1668).

The event is FREE and open to the public (with great New Orleans appetizers!)

The MoveOn, Woody Guthrie, ImpeachOk1 End the Iraq War Vigil
Start: 19:30
End: 21:12

ImpeachOk1 just signed up to host a Candle-Light Vigil with MoveOn.org Political Action and Iraq Summer.

The vigils are important because this September, Congress will decide whether we bring our troops home or spend another year fighting an unwinnable religious civil war. As Congress heads back to DC, we’re here to tell them that it’s time to take a stand.

MoveOn is holding candlelight vigils in cities all over the nation on August 28 to remember the human cost of the war and urge our members of Congress to stop pouring billions of dollars into this endless war.

You can sign up for the Candle-Light Vigil ImpeachOk1 is hosting, or to host your own, at:

INVITATION: The MoveOn, Woody Guthrie, End the Iraq War Vigil
Start: 19:30
End: 20:38
INVITATION: The MoveOn, Woody Guthrie, End the Iraq War Vigil
Fro

 "IMPEACHOK1 ... The Tulsa Impeachment Committee" <OneActivist@impeachok1.org>

INVITATION: The MoveOn, Woody Guthrie, End the Iraq War Vigil
Start: 19:30
End: 20:38
 
   
 
08 / 29
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

TX, Dallas: Vigil for Holy Land Defendants
(all day)
Start: 08/27/2007 - 12:00pm
End: 08/30/2007 - 1:00pm

FEEDING CHILDREN IS NOT A CRIME

Speak up for the Right Of Palestinian children to have food,water,shelter,clothing & school supplies
Without Federal Prosecution
Of Those Giving Aid

Join us in at a vigil Supporting the Holy Land Foundation Defendants

Starting JULY 23, 2007

Please join us every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

From 12:00 to 1:00

Across the street from:
Earl Cabell Federal Building
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, Texas 75242

For information about the vigil:

Email hungryforjustice@gmail.com

Hungry for Justice Coalition

Hungry for Justice was formed in April 2007 as an adhoc committee to organize local and national support for the defendants in the Holy Land Foundation Federal trial. We adhere to non-violent principles and affirm the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

Nationwide: National Call-In Days to STOP FUNDING THE WAR
End: 23:59
Start: 08/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 08/29/2007 - 11:59pm

Find the phone numbers for the district offices of your members of Congress at: http://www.vote-smart.org

In the past three weeks, many of you have participated in town hall meetings, public forums, and personal meetings with your members of Congress.

Thank you to all who spoke clearly and directly to Representatives and Senators -- calling for ending funding for U.S. military operations in Iraq, and rapidly withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq.

These personal visits must now be followed up with dozens of phone calls to your members of Congress - at local district offices (while Congress is in recess until Sept. 4th).

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Encourage others to call by forwarding this message.

It is important that your Congresspersons' District offices receive scores of phone calls on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Whether you already met with your Congressperson or not -

LA, New Orleans: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita International Tribunal
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/29/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/02/2007 - 11:59pm

The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition PHRF/OC is seeking your financial support for a critical human rights initiative to hold the US government, on all levels, accountable for the policies and decisions that resulted in the death of over 2,000 people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and the displacement of over 1 million in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This initiative is the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see www.internationaltribunal.org for more details).

The goals of the International Tribunal are as follows:

1. Hold the US government accountable for its crimes against humanity;
2. Demand financial restitution and justice for the Survivors of Katrina and Rita; Advance the Katrina reconstruction movement;

NY, NYC: Condemnation Picket in Front of the Dutch Consulate
Start: 16:00

DEFEND JOSE MARIA SISON and ALL FILIPINO PROGRESSIVES!

organized by Committee Defend in New York, NY Committee for Human Rights in the Philippines, and BAYAN USA

please bring your statements and placards

News Release
August 28, 2007

Reference: Berna Ellorin, Secretary-General, BAYAN USA, email: secgen@bayanusa.org

RELEASE JOMA SISON!!! --- BAYAN USA
Fil-Am Alliance Condemns Dubious Arrest of NDF Political Consultant

The US Chapter of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan, or BAYAN USA, an alliance of over 12 Filipino organizations in the US, vehemently condemned the arrest of the National Democratic Front Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison last night by the Dutch Police on false charges of multiple murders.

The alliance further condemned the raiding of homes by the Dutch police of the NDF personnel.

Weekly Denver - Honk To Impeach Rally @ Denver Post & Rocky Mtn. News Office
Start: 16:45
End: 18:00

Weekly Denver - Honk To Impeach Rally
@ 4:45 - 6 :00 pm @ Corner of Colfax & Broadway

about 100 feet from the Denver Post & Rocky Mtn. News Offices

Each and Every Wednesday, JOIN US

Help put pressure on Colorados Democrats in the US House

to Impeach and tell the Colorado Corporate Media that

Impeachment is not off the table,

We Demand it.    We have signs, just show up.

Help the cause by hollering HONK TO IMPEACH.

The drivers and pedistrians love it.

It makes adifference in the response.

SEE Blog:

http://www.progressnowaction.org/page/dashboard/public/CX5P 

SEE MeetUp:

http://impeachbush.meetup.com/372/  

CO, Denver: Impeachment Coalition Rally
Start: 16:45
End: 18:00

The Denver Impeachment Coalition Rallies are held on every Wednesday at 4:45-6:00 pm and on Saturday at 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Both are held at Colfax & Broadway in downtown Denver.

Directions: From I-25 go East on Colfax to Broadway. There are numerous 2 hour parking spaces in the area. We have Impeach Signs or you may bring you own . Contact John Kennedy for more information: protestinthestreet@ yahoo.com
08 / 30
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

TX, Dallas: Vigil for Holy Land Defendants
End: 13:00
Start: 08/27/2007 - 12:00pm
End: 08/30/2007 - 1:00pm

FEEDING CHILDREN IS NOT A CRIME

Speak up for the Right Of Palestinian children to have food,water,shelter,clothing & school supplies
Without Federal Prosecution
Of Those Giving Aid

Join us in at a vigil Supporting the Holy Land Foundation Defendants

Starting JULY 23, 2007

Please join us every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

From 12:00 to 1:00

Across the street from:
Earl Cabell Federal Building
1100 Commerce Street
Dallas, Texas 75242

For information about the vigil:

Email hungryforjustice@gmail.com

Hungry for Justice Coalition

Hungry for Justice was formed in April 2007 as an adhoc committee to organize local and national support for the defendants in the Holy Land Foundation Federal trial. We adhere to non-violent principles and affirm the rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

LA, New Orleans: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita International Tribunal
(all day)
Start: 08/29/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/02/2007 - 11:59pm

The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition PHRF/OC is seeking your financial support for a critical human rights initiative to hold the US government, on all levels, accountable for the policies and decisions that resulted in the death of over 2,000 people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and the displacement of over 1 million in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This initiative is the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see www.internationaltribunal.org for more details).

The goals of the International Tribunal are as follows:

1. Hold the US government accountable for its crimes against humanity;
2. Demand financial restitution and justice for the Survivors of Katrina and Rita; Advance the Katrina reconstruction movement;

CA, Oakland: Army of None Book Release and Project Kick-Off
Start: 18:30
End: 21:30

Join Army vet Aimee Allison and global justice organizer and puppeteer David Solnit in celebrating their book release and launching a 40-city tour to support local counter recruitment and antiwar efforts.

Free and open to the public!

  • How Do We Stop the War?
  • Army of None Puppet Show!
  • Spoken Word!
  • Photo Projections by
  • Jeff Paterson
  • Snacks by Chef Tom

Sponsors:

  • Courage to Resist
  • Not Your Soldier
  • The Oakland Institute
  • Women of Color Resource Center
  • Veterans for Peace Chapter 69
08 / 31
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: National Cities for Peace Day
(all day)
Start: 07/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 07/31/2007 - 11:59pm

What: Congressional Testimony from Locally-Elected Officials on the Local Costs of War from the municipalities with Bring the Troops Home resolutions and or that fall under the jurisdiction of similar ballot measures. The day will include an orientation and breakfast at the Institute for Policy Studies, press conference at the National Press Club on the Local Costs of War, a march with resolutions in hand and media in tow to the White House to deliver these municipal level demands for an end to the War in Iraq, and Capitol Hill for testimony about the local opposition to the war and the local effects of the war in Iraq.

Locally-elected officials and constituents will then go to lobby their Senators and the day will end with a reception with the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Who: City Councilors, Mayors, and citizens/residents of cities and towns that have passed some kind of anti-war resolution or ballot initiative

Where:

Event schedule:

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
(all day)
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

LA, New Orleans: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita International Tribunal
(all day)
Start: 08/29/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/02/2007 - 11:59pm

The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition PHRF/OC is seeking your financial support for a critical human rights initiative to hold the US government, on all levels, accountable for the policies and decisions that resulted in the death of over 2,000 people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and the displacement of over 1 million in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This initiative is the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see www.internationaltribunal.org for more details).

The goals of the International Tribunal are as follows:

1. Hold the US government accountable for its crimes against humanity;
2. Demand financial restitution and justice for the Survivors of Katrina and Rita; Advance the Katrina reconstruction movement;

MN, St. Paul: Pre-RNC Convention
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2007 - 11:59pm

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

TX, Ft. Worth: RNC Straw Poll Convention
Start: 00:00
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Anti-war & progressive groups in the Metroplex area plan a huge protest to be held in downtown Fort Worth Aug. 31st – Sept. 1st when the National Republican Party is planning to have 20,000 delegates from throughout the U.S. & all of the Republican Presidential candidates attend their Straw Poll Convention at the Ft. Worth Convention Center. This will be the beginning of the month when Gen. Patreaus is to give his report to the nation. The national media will probably cover this Convention.

IL, Chicago: Protest DePaul Denying Tenure to Professor Norman Finkelstein
Start: 09:00
End: 12:00

The DePaul Academic Freedom Committee and other defenders of academic freedom and critical thinking are marching alongside the administrators in the faculty procession from DePaul University's Quad to the St. Vincent DePaul church for the university convocation to protest DePaul's denying tenure and firing of Professor Norman Finkelstein.

Finkelstein, son of holocaust survivors and outspoken critic of oppressive Israeli policy in Palestine, has come under attack from detractors like Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz, who seeks to silence critics of Israel and has successfully interfered in internal DePaul tenure processes.

Meet on the Quad at 9:00 a.m. Wear orange! The procession will begin at 10:00 a.m.

Friday, 9 -10 am
DePaul University Quad

IL, Chicago: ImpeachFest 2 - Hyde Park Walk & Picnic
Start: 16:00
End: 20:00

4 pm - Neighborhood walk leaves from Drexel Sq. Park Fountain (51st & Drexel)
5-9 pm- Picnic at Harold Washington Park (53rd & Hyde Park Blvd.)

Food –- Open Mic Spoken Word Poetry - Art Activities - Speakers - YOU!

Two years - since the names Katrina and its effects on the Lower Ninth Ward seared into the world's vocabulary, along with Guantanamo, Abu Ghraib, and Fallujah, as one of the monstrous crimes of the Bush regime.

Two years - since the Bush regime allowed tens of thousands of people - mostly Black - to suffer, starve, dehydrate and die in the unbearable heat, humidity and toxic sludge of a flooded city.

Two years - in which tourist sections and a football stadium have been restored while public housing has been shuttered and surrounded with barbed wire, in which people trying to return to the projects have been evicted by SWAT teams, and the public hospital remains closed, never to reopen.

CA: Ukiah Weekly Peace Vigil 5 to 6 pm every Friday
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

A weekly peace vigil has been held in front of the Mendocino County Court House every Friday night from 5 to 6 pm for the last 5 years. All are welcome to come and join our demonstration. Dignity and respect for others is the only requirement. Bring your own peace signs or borrow ours.

09 / 1
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: Tower Guard
End: 23:59
Start: 08/26/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Evan's Website

Press Release

7-day Tower Guard Vigil, Washington, DC
In Protest of the Immoral and Unethical Policies Perpetrated
Against US Soldiers and My Friends

by Evan Michael Knappenberger, 1st BDE, 4th Infantry Division

I am spending one entire week on a scaffold on the National Mall in
the District of Columbia in protest of the US military's STOP-LOSS and
INACTIVE RESERVE (READY RESERVE) policies, which are being used as a
substitute for conscription in a political war -under the pretense of
a non-existent national emergency- and destroying our military
readiness, as well as the lives of our young men and women.

I joined the Army in 2003 at the age of seventeen. I believed at the

LA, New Orleans: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita International Tribunal
(all day)
Start: 08/29/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/02/2007 - 11:59pm

The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition PHRF/OC is seeking your financial support for a critical human rights initiative to hold the US government, on all levels, accountable for the policies and decisions that resulted in the death of over 2,000 people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and the displacement of over 1 million in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This initiative is the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see www.internationaltribunal.org for more details).

The goals of the International Tribunal are as follows:

1. Hold the US government accountable for its crimes against humanity;
2. Demand financial restitution and justice for the Survivors of Katrina and Rita; Advance the Katrina reconstruction movement;

MN, St. Paul: Pre-RNC Convention
(all day)
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2007 - 11:59pm

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

TX, Ft. Worth: RNC Straw Poll Convention
End: 23:59
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/01/2007 - 11:59pm

Anti-war & progressive groups in the Metroplex area plan a huge protest to be held in downtown Fort Worth Aug. 31st – Sept. 1st when the National Republican Party is planning to have 20,000 delegates from throughout the U.S. & all of the Republican Presidential candidates attend their Straw Poll Convention at the Ft. Worth Convention Center. This will be the beginning of the month when Gen. Patreaus is to give his report to the nation. The national media will probably cover this Convention.

TX, Fort Worth: American People's Poll on Iraq
Start: 00:00
End: 17:00

Join us for a day of patriotic, non-partisan, all-are-welcome events honoring our courageous military, and promoting what we all want - to bring them home safely!

Schedule of Events:

9:00 am - 5:00 pm - Straw Poll Canvassing: 9-5 outside the Fort Worth Convention Center

1:00 pm Pre-Rally Entertainment

1:30-3:30 pm Peace Rally Main Street, including:

  • "I Miss America" Pageant
  • Speakers - see list of speakers
  • Musicians - see list of musicians
  • 5:30 pm - Celebrate the American People - Texans for Peace after-rally fundraiser ($5 donation suggested)! at The Pour House

Speaker Biographies:

  • Tunde Obazee - "Grand Poobah" of Empowerment Radio
  • Carolyn Wonderland - award-winning guitarist and songwriter who knows how to rock the house.
  • Col. (Ret.) Ann Wright - chair of Veterans for Peace who resigned from the State Department to protest the war.
MD, Manchester: Impeachment Demonstration
Start: 10:00
End: 12:00

PARKING INFORMATION:

On-Street Parking:

You may park in any of the On-Street parking spaces.

You may park in the lot by the Post Office and the CVS Pharmacy:

Turn onto Westminster Street (at the BB&T Bank) and take the second right, just past the CVS. You will be heading toward the Post Office, go around the right turn and loop back toward Westminster Street.

 

For additional information, please visit:

www.carrollcountyprogressives.com

 

Thanks,

Brad Brown
09 / 2
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

LA, New Orleans: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita International Tribunal
End: 23:59
Start: 08/29/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/02/2007 - 11:59pm

The People’s Hurricane Relief Fund and Oversight Coalition PHRF/OC is seeking your financial support for a critical human rights initiative to hold the US government, on all levels, accountable for the policies and decisions that resulted in the death of over 2,000 people in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast and the displacement of over 1 million in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. This initiative is the International Tribunal on Hurricanes Katrina and Rita which will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana August 29th – September 2nd, 2007 (see www.internationaltribunal.org for more details).

The goals of the International Tribunal are as follows:

1. Hold the US government accountable for its crimes against humanity;
2. Demand financial restitution and justice for the Survivors of Katrina and Rita; Advance the Katrina reconstruction movement;

MN, St. Paul: Pre-RNC Convention
(all day)
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2007 - 11:59pm

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

NY, NYC: Left Turn's Milk Shakes & Ice Cream Party III
Start: 19:00

Doors open at 7pm; open bar w/drinks & shakes all night!

Musical performances start at 8pm
* Domestic Workers United Calypsonians
* Mahina Movement
* Spiritchild of Mental Notes
& Soundscapes Courtesy of DJ Slim Hug

Join us for our third annual summer "Milk Shakes & Ice Cream" party taking place Sunday, September 2nd and get crunk for a good cause as the NYC activist community comes together to celebrate the summer season one last time!

$10 donation, $20 all you can drink & free milkshakes all night long!

Evite!

http://www.leftturn.org/
09 / 3
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

MN, St. Paul: Pre-RNC Convention
End: 23:59
Start: 08/31/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/03/2007 - 11:59pm

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

MI, Detroit: Wage Peace, Not W-A-R!
Start: 08:30
End: 12:00

Bring an anti-war message to the giant Labor Day Parade in Detroit. Help distribute flyers starting at 8:30 AM on Monday, Sept. 3 – meet at the northwest corner of Woodward and Canfield. At 10 AM go to Grand Circus Park to line Woodward Ave. with anti-war signs and banners.
09 / 4
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

DC: America Stands Watch Inside the House and Senate
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

It's time we took responsibility for what our country is doing.

Almost a year ago, America went to the polls and sent a clear message to our government: it's time to bring our troops home from Iraq. But our responsibility does not end when we exit the voting booth. This war is being fought with our money and by our sons and daughters, and we cannot wait for the next election and hope that America's government will eventually catch up with its people.

It's time we went directly to Congress – not with letters or marches, lobbying or phone calls – we'll meet them inside the House and Senate chambers. Congress reconvenes after their summer vacation on September 4th. Let's be there to let them know that we are watching.

We are calling on Americans to join us in the Capitol on September 4th, where we will gather in the House and Senate chambers and, at a given signal, rise to our feet together to stand watch over our government.

VA, Norfolk: STOP THE WAR ~ BRING THE TROOPS HOME
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

Come join our rally on Labor Day to STOP THE WAR ~ BRING THE TROOPS HOME!

PeaceSurge seeks to enable everyone to spread the message of peace, nonviolence and justice. PeaceSurge creates simple ways that individuals and small groups can take actions focused on furthering the quest for planetary peace, nonviolence and justice.

WI, Madison: Impeachment Street Theater, Press Conference & Rally
Start: 17:15

"How Many More Deaths? No War on Iran! Troops Home! Impeach NOW!"

Rally on the steps of the City/county Building, 210 M.L. King Blvd. from 5:15 to 6:30 PM then council meeting starts at 6:30 PM when the City of Madison will consider an Impeachment Resolution.

The Madison city council will debate and vote on a resolutions to call for impeachment proceedings to begin against Mr. Bush and Mr. Cheney. Rally will have street theater of mock funeral for a US Soldier and an Iraqi Child with the theme "How Many More Deaths Will There Be?"

A. If you live in Madison, please contact your alder and ask him/her to vote for the impeachment resolution. To contact your alder go here: http://www.ci.madison.wi.us/Council/

Or, if you know your alder's name use the following email address to send an email to your alder and cc all the other alders at one time. allalders@cityofmadison.com

VA, Charlottesville: "Crossing the Color Line" with Julian Bond
Start: 19:00

Crossing the Color Line: From Rhythm and Blues to Rock & Roll

Join us for a very special evening with Mr. Julian Bond. In “Crossing the Color Line,” Mr. Bond presents the civil rights movement through a history of American music. He traces the melding of jazz, blues, country music and pop into rock & roll, stopping along the way to examine the influences of race, demographics, war, immigration and technology in this transformation.

From his student days as a founder of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee to his former position as Chairman of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Mr. Bond has been a leader in the movements for civil rights, economic justice, racial equality and peace. The holder of twenty honorary degrees, he is a Distinguished Professor at American University in Washington, D.C., and a Professor of history at the University of Virginia.

This is a free event.
09 / 5
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

IL, Chicago: Show of Support for Professor Norman Finkelstein
Start: 10:30

Professor Norman Finkelstein was denied tenure at DePaul University in June. He was recently told that he would not be permitted to teach the three courses he had scheduled for this terminal year or be allowed in his office.

He will be teaching class anyway and will demand entry to his own office.

Join in a protest/picket outside the Political Science department building to show your support! Wear orange.

Wednesday, September 5, 10:30 am
990 West Fullerton, Chicago
09 / 6
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

Nationwide: National Call-In Day - Welcome Back, Congress!
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

National Call-In Day - Welcome Back Congress

Capitol Hill Switchboard: 202-224-3121

Join the nationwide effort to flood the offices of our member of Congress with calls demanding an end to the U.S. war in Iraq. Let's make it clear: there cannot be "business as usual" in Washington until effective action to bring all the troops home is taken!

Call your Representative and both Senators on Thursday, September 6th.

Tell them: I want you to act now to end the war and occupation of Iraq. The Congress has the Constitutional right and a moral responsibility to use the power of the purse to withdraw all U.S. soldiers and contractors from Iraq on a rapid and binding schedule. Four and a half years of this war is too long - it has to end now!

Not sure who represents you in Congress? Look Here.

Background:

MN, Columbia Heights: Forum on HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS with special guest Congressman John Conyers, Jr.
Start: 00:18

Congressman Keith Ellison presents a Forum on HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS with special guest Congressman John Conyers, Jr.

VA, Richmond: Concert for the Constitution
Start: 17:00
End: 20:00

On October 6th from 5PM to 8PM, there will be a celebration of the Constitution of the United States at Dogwood Dell. We the People, a Concert for the Constitution, will be a free party bringing together people who believe their constitutionally guaranteed rights are important.

There will be live music from fantastic local bands. Speakers will include David Swanson of AfterDowningStreet.org, Laura Flanders of The Nation Magazine and Air America, and Norman Solomon, filmmaker of "War Made Easy" and author of Made Love Got War.
09 / 7
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

CA: Ukiah Weekly Peace Vigil 5 to 6 pm every Friday
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

A weekly peace vigil has been held in front of the Mendocino County Court House every Friday night from 5 to 6 pm for the last 5 years. All are welcome to come and join our demonstration. Dignity and respect for others is the only requirement. Bring your own peace signs or borrow ours.

DC: Truth in Recruiting Workshop
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00

LA, New Orleans: Legal Defense Fund Benefit for Jena 6
Start: 19:00

FREE THE JENA SIX!

New Orleans benefit to support the Legal Defense Fund for the Families of the Jena Six

Dinner Reception for Families and Supporters

WI, Madison: Fighting Bob Fest Kick-Off “Whose war is this anyway?”
Start: 19:00

Fighting Bob Fest Kick-Off Event:
“Whose war is this anyway?”

Deliberations by Bob McChesney, founder of Free Press; John Nichols, the Capital Times; and Jeremy Scahill, author of Blackwater.

Tickets: $5.00 at the door; $1.00 convenience fee for tickets charged on-line at www.barrymorelive.com or over the phone at (608) 241-8633.

We need help at this event Friday starting at about 6 PM. We need volunteers to wear Bush, Cheney, Rice and Rumsfeld puppet heads and walk in a Chain Gang, to wear orange detainee jump suits and hoods and carry mock caskets, to carry impeachment signs and impeachment petitions and walk back and forth in front of the theater for an hour or so. The event should have 400 plus people and as many names as possible added to our impeachment petition.

See this site for what the Chain Gang puppets look like: http://backbonecampaign.org/chaingang.cfm

NY, NYC: CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert
Start: 20:00

CHOOSE PEACE Benefit Concert

Purchase Tickets
$35 Regular price / $25 Students

Musical Guests:

  • Emma's Revolution
  • Randi Driscoll
  • Free Radicalz

Speakers:

  • Dot Maver, Executive Director of The Peace Alliance
  • Tina Allen, Spokesperson for Hour Children
  • Robert Jackson, New York City Council Member

Host:
Rob Graydon, Filmmaker

What it's all about:
This benefit concert will bring together musicians who support the Department of Peace, politicians who have endorsed the legislation and peacebuilders whose work would be enhanced by the Department of Peace. It promises to be a fun and exciting way to find out more about the campaign and meet local activists.
09 / 8
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

VA, Virginia Beach: ONE LOVE PEACE, MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

2nd Annual ONE LOVE PEACE, MUSIC & ART FESTIVAL

1 PM - 3 PM - Festival Youth Program - Writing, Music, Graffiti Wall, Peace Train Art, Parents' Dialogue Workshop and more!

Afternoon Program Flyer

7 PM - 10:30 PM - An interfaith music and arts extravaganza promoting greater understanding through unity in diversity.

Free and open to the public.

Evening Program Flyer

www.HamptonRoadsNetworkForNonviolence.org

WI, Baraboo: Fighting Bob Fest
Start: 00:30
End: 17:30

Fighting Bob Fest is an annual Chautauqua featuring progressive speakers, networking opportunities, and entertainment. Fighting Bob Fest carries on the tradition of Robert “Fighting Bob” La Follette by providing a forum for progressive ideas on issues facing Wisconsin and the nation.

Public participation in government has tragically eroded, corporations dominate the policymaking process, and elected officials systematically neglect the public interest in favor of private ones. Freedom and justice are defended through education, and the exchange of ideas promotes solidarity among progressives. To this end, Fighting Bob Fest strives to provide citizens with a forum for democratic participation where frustrations with current policies can be constructively molded into calls to action.

NY, NYC: The War and Rural America
Start: 13:00
End: 17:00

FARMERS AND VETERANS MEET IN MANHATTAN

“The War and Rural America.” is a public forum and meeting being held at The Warwick Hotel, 65 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Saturday, September 8, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is being hosted by: Farms Not Arms and Family Farm Defenders.

FL, West Palm Beach: Rally For Peace
Start: 14:00
End: 17:00

The SoFlo Raging Grannies are joining with the Palm Beach County Peace & Justice Coalition and the Palm Beach Democrats in a Peace Walk & Rally in West Palm Beach to demand action from Washington to end the war in Iraq. The short Peace Walk begins at 2:00 PM at the Kravis Center (701 Okeechobee Blvd.); the Rally to End the War will begin at 2:30PM in the Kravis Center Cohen Pavilion. Principal Guest Speaker will be presidential candidate Rep. Dennis Kucinich (D-OH). Join us! Let your voice be heard! Directions on: http://www.sofloraginggrannies.org/directions

FL, Palm Beach: Peace Rally w/ Featured Speaker Rep. Dennis Kucinich
Start: 14:00

Kucinich to headline Rally for Peace Saturday

Listen to this article or download audio file. Click-2-Listen

Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio is scheduled to be the featured speaker Saturday at the Rally for Peace, which will be presented by the Palm Beach Democrats and the Palm Beach County Peace and Justice Coalition.

A nonpartisan peace walk will start at 2 p.m. behind the Kravis Center, 701 Okeechobee Blvd., and the rally will begin at 2:30 p.m. inside the Kravis' Cohen Pavilion.

Elna Laun, president of the Palm Beach Democrats, said she has received calls from people around the state who plan to attend.

The event aims to demand action from Washington, D.C., to bring an end to the war in Iraq, Laun said. "This is tied to a national peace movement going on in the month of September," she said.

LA, New Orleans: Benefit for the Jena 6
Start: 20:00

Live Music, Performances and DJ

Saturday Benefit Featuring:
Statements by Family Members of The Jena Six
Da Truth Brass Band
Sunni Patterson
Truth Universal
Spoken Word from the Renaissance Society Poets
DJ
Food and Drinks
And more...

Sliding Scale, $5 - $15, no one turned away
09 / 9
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
(all day)
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

WA, Federal Way: Free Public Movie Screening of "War Made Easy"
Start: 17:00
End: 19:30

"War Made Easy" reaches into the Orwellian memory hole to expose a 50-year pattern of government deception and media spin that has dragged the United States into one war after another from Vietnam to Iraq. Narrated by actor and activist Sean Penn, the film exhumes remarkable archival footage of official distortion and exaggeration from LBJ to George W. Bush, revealing in stunning detail how the American news media have uncritically disseminated the pro-war messages of successive presidential administrations. "War Made Easy" gives special attention to parallels between the Vietnam war and the war in Iraq.

Primary Against John Spratt (SC-5)
Start: 18:00

On 5/10/07, Rep. John Spratt betrayed the voters and troops of South Carolina's 6th Congressional District by voting to continue George Bush's disastrous Iraq War forever.

Democrats.com is looking for an "aggressive progressive" Democrat who will challenge Spratt in a Democratic primary in 2008.

Read our Candidate Guide.

If you are interested in running against Spratt, or know a good candidate who could run against Spratt, post a comment below.

CA, Sherman Oaks: Need to Know Benefit Performance
Start: 20:00

September 9, 2007 - 8pm - The Need to Know Benefit Performance - All Proceeds go to VetStage

Read more here: www.vetstage.org

Primary Against Dennis Moore (KS-3)
Start: 23:00

On 5/10/07, Rep. Dennis Moore betrayed the voters and troops of Kansas 3rd Congressional District by voting to continue George Bush's disastrous Iraq War forever.

Democrats.com is looking for an "aggressive progressive" Democrat who will challenge Moore in a Democratic primary in 2008.

Read our Candidate Guide.

If you are interested in running against Moore, or know a good candidate who could run against Moore, post a comment below.

Primary against Jason Altmire (PA-4)
Start: 23:38

On 5/10/07, Rep. Jason Altmire betrayed the voters and troops of Pennsylvania's 4th Congressional District by voting to continue George Bush's disastrous Iraq War forever.

Democrats.com is looking for an "aggressive progressive" Democrat who will challenge Altmire in a Democratic primary in 2008.

Read our Candidate Guide.

If you are interested in running against Altmire, or know a good candidate who could run against Altmire, post a comment below.
09 / 10
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

TX, Crawford: Speaking Truth to Power in Crawford
End: 20:31
Start: 08/15/2007 - 8:31pm
End: 09/10/2007 - 8:31pm

Carl Rising-Moore has asked that we pass along this information.

GW Bush arrived at the Crawford "ranch" on Monday August 13. The duration of his stay is not known, but it is suspected that he is starting his annual summer vacation at that time.

A continued presence near the ranch at the checkpoints is vital.

We feel its our responsibility to continue to stand up with our peaceful protests. Being close to Crawford, we have a unique grassroots opportunity to directly speak truth to power.

If you can spend some time at Camp Casey III, the checkpoint, or in the ditch with Carl, please contact him directly at 317-777-4805.

Transportation will be available from CC III to the checkpoints.

More information may follow on specific actions.

"All tyranny needs to gain a foothold, is for people of good conscience to remain silent." --Thomas Jefferson.

MI, Detroit: Protest Racism in the MI Court System
Start: 11:00

Background:

Wayne County Circuit Judge Deborah Thomas is under attack for challenging the violation of constitutional rights in Wayne County Circuit Court. In 2004 Judge Thomas challenged the lack of representation of African Americans on juries when a jury panel appearing in front of her contained only one African American out of 30 individuals.

In response, Chief Judge Mary Beth Kelly ordered that all challenges to jury composition be removed from Judge Thomas and heard by herself. Recently, because of Judge Thomas’ insistence that the constitutional rights of all people, including the poor, be assured in her courtroom, Judge Thomas has come under further attack and is facing charges in front of the (all white) Judicial Tenure Commission.

DC: "Hey Congress! You'll Betray Us if You Listen to Petraeus!"
Start: 12:00

Join us in a rally to counter General Petraeus’ Congressional testimony

Just Foreign Policy Iraqi Death Estimator

Rally right before General Petraeus and U.S. ambassador Ryan C. Crocker testify before the House Armed Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee in the Cannon Caucus Room 345 at 12:30pm

MI, Detroit: The Venezuelan Labor Movement and U.S. Workers w/Ven. Labor Attache Marcos Garcia
Start: 18:00
End: 20:30

The Venezuelan Labor Movement and U.S. Workers: What can we learn from each other? A Meeting with:

Marcos García, Leader of the Metro Workers Union of Caracas, Venezuela & Labor Attaché for the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, DC

What's Really Happening in Venezuela? Come Learn About:

  • Constitutional Reforms
  • Workers' Rights: Health Care, Education, Housing, Social Services, Pensions
  • The 6 Hour Work Week
  • Raising the Minimum Wage
  • The Rise of the Venezuelan National Union of Workers (UNT) Factory closures & off-shoring
  • Nationalizations of major corporations

Sponsored by Latinos Unidos de Michigan & US-Cuba Labor Exchange

For more information please contact Ignacio Meneses 313 587 9285

IL, Chicago: World Can't Wait
Start: 19:00

World Can't Wait - Chicago meets at ACME Art Works Mondays at 7 pm. Drop by!
09 / 11
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

MD, College Park: March the "Final 9" in the March of the People & Rally
Start: 00:00

In anticipation of its final steps into Washington DC, and thus the formal closing to the March of the People action, march organizers have announced a formal route into the Nation's Capital. This route is called "The Final 9."

It will begin at the intersection of Baltimore Ave. and Regents Dr, adjacent to Chapel Fields, on the University of Maryland College Park campus. Walkers are asked to congregate at 7:00 AM on Sept. 11. Step-off is at 7:30 AM.

The march will follow an 8.75-mile course along Baltimore Ave./Rhode Island Ave. The march will turn left at Scott Circle, onto 16th St. NW, and follow 16th St. to Lafayette Park, where it will end in a formal rally.

Cross-country walkers Mario Penalver and Elliott Nesch will be guest speakers.

March of the People is encouraging all citizens who would like to participate in "The Final 9" to congregate at Chapel Fields, at the University of Maryland in College Park, at 7:00 AM, on Sept. 11, 2007.

Nationwide: General Strike - No Work, No School, No Shopping - Hit the Streets
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

An object (or an idea) is viral when it has the ability to spread copies of itself or change other similar objects to become more like (it) when those objects are simply exposed to the viral object.

A general strike is proposed for the United States on September 11, 2007, the sixth anniversary of the 9/11/2001 attacks on New York City, Arlington, VA, and Shanksville, PA. The general strike movement has no clearly named leadership. It's described as an Internet viral effort.

Wikipedia defines viral efforts on the Internet as:

An object (or an idea) is viral when it has the ability to spread copies of itself or change other similar objects to become more like (it) when those objects are simply exposed to the viral object. General strikes, more common in Europe, are events that shut down the normal operations of a city, state, or nation for a period of time.

DC: March of the People Arrives!
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

The March of the People arrives in the People's Capitol. Follow their route and progress at: http://marchofthepeople.org/index.php.

WA, Seattle: Freedom From Fear Memorial March
Start: 11:00

FREEDOM FROM FEAR CAMPAIGN - SEATTLE ACTION 9-11-07

The Freedom From Fear Campaign is a response by concerned citizens of Puget Sound to what they believe is a grave Constitutional crisis:

  • The Defense Authorization Act of 2006 empowers the President to impose martial law in the event of any incident deemed by the President to be an act of terrorism.
  • The National Defense Authorization Act of 2007 permits the President to command National Guard troops without the consent of state governors.
  • The National Security and Homeland Security Presidential Directive gives the President dictatorial powers in the event of a "catastrophic incident."
  • The Military Commissions Act suspends the writ of habeus corpus.
  • Those who dissent against the invasion and occupation of Iraq may now have their assets seized.
  • Presidential signing statements have nullified laws passed by Congress over 1,000 times.
MN, Minneapolis: 9/11 Event for Activism
Start: 19:00
End: 22:00

Spend an evening celebrating our freedom of expression thru music, dance and spoken word (open mic time, too.)

Learn about the case for impeachment, find out about the campaign for a US Department of Peace, and discover great ways to work for change right here in Minneapolis...

Speakers Include: Coleen Rowley, former FBI agent and Time person of the year 2003, Marv Davidoff founder of the Honeywell Project, Chante Wolf of Veterans for Peace, Rome Hanson of Parents of Murdered Children and more...

Get INFORMED. Get INSPIRED. Get ACTIVE.

For further information contact jennifer @ (612) 414-7859, or jumolac@yahoo.com

VA, Norfolk: Groundbreaking Film: NO END IN SIGHT
Start: 19:30

Tuesday, Sept 11 at 7:15pm at Naro Cinema in Norfolk, Va.

NO END IN SIGHT The first film of its kind to chronicle the reasons behind Iraq's descent into guerilla warfare, warlord rule, criminality, and anarchy, writer/director Charles Ferguson's jaw-dropping documentary is an insider's tale of wholesale incompetence, recklessness, and venality. Ferguson examines how the principal errors of U.S. policy largely created the insurgency and chaos that engulf Iraq today. And it asks the question: How did a group of men with little or no military experience, knowledge of the Arab world, or personal experience in Iraq come to make such flagrantly debilitating decisions? (102 mins)
09 / 12
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

Nationwide: DFA Sponsors "Tell the Truth" Event Outside Your Local Media Outlet
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Ending the war in Iraq has been DFA's priority from day one, and we will not stop until every soldier is home. Now we're at another critical juncture. On September 11, General Petraeus is expected to report to Congress on the success of the "surge" in Iraq. He's supposed to outline our progress and our setbacks over the past few months.

But, we already know that's not going to happen. The General's report is going to "actually be written by the White House, with inputs from officials throughout the government."¹ President Bush will try to mislead the public again with a whitewashed progress report from Iraq.

We won't let him get away with it.

America needs the truth about what's happening in Iraq. The media must be stopped from blindly "reporting" more positive spin from the Administration.

Nationwide: National Act on Iraq! Day
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Today's the day! It's National, nationwide, Act on Iraq day, a campaign for a national call-in day to Congress to end the Iraq War.

What do you believe?

(1) Do you believe that the Iraq War has distracted us from the real war on terror, and has diminished American influence and standing in world affairs?

(2) Do you believe that the death of even one more American soldier in this unnecessary war is too many?

(3) Do you believe that the $177 million we spend each day on fighting a misguided, poorly planned war is a national travesty?

(4) Do you believe that the Iraq War has made us less safe by straining our military to the breaking point, pulling our focus from Afghanistan where Al Qaeda has rebuilt its forces, and fostering the recruitment of hundreds if not thousands of martyrs aligned against the U.S.?

(5) Do you believe that Congress has denied the overwhelming will of the American people to end the war?

MN, St. Paul: City Council Meeting
Start: 15:00

We're attending the Saint Paul City Council Meeting. www.ImpeachForPeace.org asks you to show up and wear impeachment shirts, buttons, etc. Signs are also allowed. Some people might wish to demonstrate outside the building, while others will likely want to attend the meeting itself wearing impeachment t-shirts or holding signs.

For details, contact Jodin Morey of Impeach for Peace:
612-328-1451 or use our contact page:
http://impeachforpeace.org/comments.htm

VA, Norfolk: TIDEWATER PEACE ALLIANCE
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00
09 / 13
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

DC: Veterans for Peace of DC, MD, & VA Meeting
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00

MISSION STATEMENT

We, having dutifully served our nation, do hereby affirm our greater responsibility to serve the cause of world peace. To this end we will work, with others to:

1. Increase public awareness of the full costs of war.

2. Restrain our government from intervening, overtly or covertly, in the internal affairs of other nations.

3. End the arms race and to reduce and eventually eliminate nuclear weapons.

4. Seek justice for veterans and victims of war.

5. Abolish war as an instrument of national policy.

To achieve these goals, members of Veterans for Peace pledge to use non-violent means and to maintain an organization that is both democratic and open with the understanding that all members are trusted to act in the best interests of the group for the larger purpose of world peace.

We urge all people who share this vision to join us.

NY, NYC: The Humanitarian Crisis in Iraq by Ramsey Clark
Start: 18:30
DC: Going Pro Se: How Nonviolent Protesters are Defending Themselves in Court
Start: 19:00

Going Pro Se: How Nonviolent Protesters are Defending Themselves in Court

1. We will be discussing the basics of going pro se (defending yourself with an attorney/advisor)
2. And using the Hart 7 as an example.
3. Briefly exploring possible charges on 15th and 20th of Sept.

Most of Hart 7 will be there, and other activists -- including Adam Kokesh. Mark will be unable to join us, but attorneys Jack Barringer (old time civil rights guy) and Michael Madden (NLG) will be joining us.

Pete Perry
571-271-1313
http://beltwaybeast.blogspot.com/
09 / 14
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide: Building to the Days of Decision
End: 23:59
Start: 07/28/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/14/2007 - 11:59pm

Building to the Days of Decision: Between Now and September 14th:

- Lobby your members of Congress to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Ask them to pledge not to vote for more war funding and to support a real plan for peace: The Declaration of Peace campaign's nine point Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq.

1. Phone them during National Call-In Days.
2. Join or organize a delegation visit or town hall meeting with your Senators and Representative during the August recess.
3. Videotape your interaction with your Congressperson and their staff, and post it on the DoP website.

- Start organizing mid-September nonviolent action in your city.

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
Start: 00:00
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

CA: Ukiah Weekly Peace Vigil 5 to 6 pm every Friday
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

A weekly peace vigil has been held in front of the Mendocino County Court House every Friday night from 5 to 6 pm for the last 5 years. All are welcome to come and join our demonstration. Dignity and respect for others is the only requirement. Bring your own peace signs or borrow ours.

VA, Vienna: Release Show/Party of "Line in the Sand" benefit CD for Iraq Veterans
Start: 19:00

Doors open at 7:00 PM, 8:30 Show Time!

$10 cover includes $2 coupon off CD purchase, $6 cover with military ID

DC: Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis: Dimensions of the Global Triple Crisis
Start: 19:00
End: 22:00

Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis
The International Forum on Globalization, the Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation Institute

DIMENSIONS OF THE GLOBAL TRIPLE CRISIS:

  • Vandana Shiva (India) director, Navdanya; author, Monocultures of the Mind and Earth Democracy
  • David Korten, Positive Futures Network; author, When Corporations Rule the World, and The Great Turning
  • Jerry Mander, co-director, IFG; co-editor, The Case Against the Global Economy and Alternatives to Globalization
  • Michael Klare, author, Resource Wars and Blood and Oil
  • Ann Leonard,Funders Working Group for Sustainable Consumption and Production
  • Simon Retallack (UK), head of Climate Change Team, Institute for Public Policy Research
  • Sheila Watt-Cloutier, (Inuk), Inuit Circumpolar Conference
  • Maude Barlow (Canada), chair, Council of Canadians; co-author, Blue Gold and author, Too Close for Comfort
09 / 15
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

DC: ANSWER March for Peace Through Impeachment
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Impeachment now is imperative. If, We the People fail to force accountability for these crimes this fall, President Bush will have a free ride with impunity through the Presidential election year of 2008, when the Constitutional duty to impeach will succumb to political pressure, to the end of his second term in January 2009.

The impeachment of Bush, Cheney and the other civil officers of the United States is not merely the best way to bring our troops home from Iraq and prevent new aggressions, it is the sure way and the only way. President Bush, who assaults nations in the name of democracy has proclaimed himself the one man “decider” for the fate of our country and its victims. For him, democracy is an election controlled by wealth every four years and dictatorship in between.

If we fail, the world will see that the American people are powerless to effectively oppose Bush policies that have angered and embittered billions of people, making enemies of most nations, or worse, that the American people support Bush policies. How else could such lawless and destructive policies be tolerated?

Join Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace, the ANSWER Coalition, Muslim American Society Freedom Foundation, and thousands of others in Washington DC on September 15 for a huge antiwar protest timed to coincide with the report by General Petraeus on the "Surge" in Iraq.

DC: Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis: Dimensions of the Global Triple Crisis
Start: 10:00
End: 22:00

Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis
The International Forum on Globalization, the Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation Institute

10am-11:30am
FALSE SOLUTIONS (1)
BIOFUELS:

  • David Pimentel, prof. of ecology and ag sciences, Cornell U.; author, Biological Invasions
  • Tad Patzek, professor of geoengineering, University of California, Berkeley
  • Victoria Tauli-Corpuz (Igorot, the Philippines), chairperson, United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues
  • Lúcia Ortiz (Brazil), Friends of the Earth
  • Debi Barker, co-director, IFG; author, The Rise and Predictable Fall of Globalized Industrial Agriculture.

11:30am-1pm
FALSE SOLUTIONS (2)
“CLEAN COAL”; TAR SANDS; CAP AND TRADE:

  • Mary Anne Hitt, director, Appalachian Voices
  • Jeff Goodell, author, Big Coal: The Dirty Secret Behind America’s Energy Future
FL, Port Charlotte: IMPEACH BUSH Demonstration
Start: 10:00

The Charlotte County Democrats http://charlottedemocrats.com/cms1/ will be staging an IMPEACH BUSH demonstration in Port Charlotte, corner of Murdock and 41 on September 15th. 10AM - 12PM. Bring a chair if you need one. Bring water. Bring a sign.

AL, Mobile: IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY RALLY
Start: 12:00
End: 15:00

The Mobile Chapter of The Veterans for Peace, along with Citizens for Peace, and the Peace Is Possible Coalition will be hosting an IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY rally here in Mobile on September 15th. Our event is corresponding to the march on Washington on that same date.

We will have as our guest of honor, THE BILLY SUNDAY BAND, featuring their latest anti-war song. We plan to line the streets on both sides of the park, holding IMPEACH BUSH AND CHENEY signs, and also, anti-war signs. Our event is corresponding with national events being held on that same day, especially the big march on Washington.

We plan to line the streets on both sides of the park, facing all the passing traffic on Government Street and Airport Blvd, holding our anti-bush and anti-war signs. Be creative and make a colorful sign, or use one of ours, but please join us in what looks to be a major turning point for the war and bush.

Contact person:

KS, Overland Park: Peace March & Rally Supporting GI Resistance
Start: 12:00
End: 15:00

"Moving America from the Mall to Ending the Iraq War"

Locations:

Gathering Rally: Blue Jacket Park, W. 103 and Bond Street, Overland Park, KS (2 blocks east of Quivira) 12 noon to 12:30

March & Rally: 12:30pm to 1:30pm to Sen. Brownback’s office around Oak Park Mall (approx. 1 ½ miles)

Organized by:
Iraq Veterans Against the War, Kansas City chapter with Iraq Task Force, and KS Mutual Aide

Co-sponsored by:
9/11truth.org, AfterDowningStreet.org, American Friends Service Committee, Center for Global Community, Chiapas Justice Project, The Camp Casey Peace Institute, Democracy for the Heart of America, Greens of KC, Irish Republican Socialist Movement, Unity Temple Peacemakers, KS Young Democrats, KC Labor Against the War, Lawrence Coalition for Peace and Justice, Lawrencesolidarity, PeaceWorks, Missouri Progressive Voter Coalition, People’s Coalition, Shalom Catholic Worker House of KC, Vietnam Veterans Coalition, and World Can't Wait KC chapter.

NV, Reno: National Impeach Day
Start: 12:00
End: 16:00

Hear Ye all Concerned:

Sat - Sept 15 is National Impeach Day. People will be arriving from all over to major cities to protest against this administration.

If you are angry at what's happening in this country - whether it's Bush, Cheney, Rove, Gonzales et al, Iraq war, economy, health care, insurance, environment, Supreme Court ....,

then COME OUT & JOIN US!

Bring signs / Make some yourself / Use ours.

Let's make a difference. Let's show how democracy is supposed to work.

Vince Agamenone - phone: 775-246-5904

email: VINCENTJ49@earthlink.net

CA, SF:
Start: 13:00

Help Spell IMPEACH on the Beach this Saturday

SAT, SEPT 15 -- 1 PM -- CRISSY FIELD, SF

DETAILS, SIGNUP: http://www.beachimpeach.org

Buy a seat in a helicopter to view the scene:

EBAY AUCTION

After Beach Impeach, you may want to go to the anti-war, pro-impeachment "Peace Party" at People's Park in Berkeley, with bands, food, speakers (including Barbara Lee and Daniel Ellsberg), 1-5 p.m. Details at http://www.peoplespark.org

TRANSPORTATION, PARKING, BIKES, DIRECTIONS

-- NOT DOWNTOWN! Our event is on Mason Street in the PRESIDIO -- DO NOT go to Mason Street in DOWNTOWN San Francisco! Enter “Presidio of San Francisco” in your google (or other mapping) search field, and you’ll see a map of the Presidio. Enter the intersection of “Mason and Roberts” – that’s pretty close to a direct hit. The event takes place just to the west, at Crissy Field – you can’t miss it.

VA, Virginia Beach: EarthDance Hampton Roads
Start: 13:00
End: 22:00

Join us for a full day of fun for the entire family. Come to enjoy live music and dance performances, interactive workshops, children's activities, food, vendors of exotic merchandise, chair massages, readings, Reiki, henna and.....people of like minds who want peace on earth, personal freedom and goodwill towards all.

What to Bring: Folding chair or blanket, drums, tamborines, zils or other percussion instruments for the drum circle, dancing feet and a smile.

Contact: savanegas@yahoo.com

Telephone: 757-754-0892

Website for more information.

TX, Austin: Impeach and Peace Mega-March and Rally
Start: 14:00
End: 17:00

Join us for the September 15th AUSTIN IMPEACH AND PEACE MEGA-MARCH AND RALLY!

The only way to end this war and stop the next one in Iran is to GET RID OF both Bush and Cheney!

NY, Saranac Lake: Impeachment Rally
Start: 15:15

FL, Miami: South Florida Impeachment Coalition
Start: 15:30

South Florida Impeachment Coalition
Coming Together to Save Our Nation

Featuring David Swanson, Co-Founder of AfterDowningStreet.org
With

  • Information
  • Videos
  • Music
  • Actions
  • Regional Planning

More Information and find out what you can do: 305-595-5630
http://floridaimpeach.org

Flyer attached.

WA, Federal Way: Anti-War Rally
Start: 16:00
End: 17:00

Thousands of protesters will gather in the nation's capital from September 15th until the 21st for a massive anti-war/anti-occupation mobilization. The Petraeus Report is scheduled to be released at this time and Congress will be taking up the bill authorizing billions more to prolong this tragic war. This week of action will be launched with a huge march from the White House to the Congress on the 15th. For those of you whose hearts and souls will be in D.C. but bodies are stuck in the other Washington, please join together with others who share your outrage at this administration, the lack of accountability, and the inability of Congress to put the brakes on their violations of the Constitution and total disregard for human rights and the rule of law. Bring signs, attitude, friends, family, and a peaceful countenance. It's time to answer their surge with a surge of our own. We'll have impeachment packets available for distribution.

FL, Punta Gorda: March for Peace on the Peace River Bridge
Start: 17:00
End: 20:00

March for Peace Flyer
09 / 16
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

DC:Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis: Dimensions of the Global Triple Crisis
Start: 10:00
End: 19:00

Teach-In: Confronting the Triple Crisis
The International Forum on Globalization, the Institute for Policy Studies, The Nation Institute

10 am-1 pm WORKSHOPS
Key Ingredients of Systemic Change

  • Separating False Solutions from Real
  • The False Promise of Biofuels
  • What Future for Industrial Society?
  • Urgent Changes for U.S. Policy
  • Powering Down for Sustainability
  • How Should We Live Now?
  • Seeking an Ecological Economy
  • Views from Abroad
  • Building Local Living Economies
  • “Green Consumption?” Or, Less Consumption?
  • The Future of Wilderness
  • A Global Grand Bargain for Sustainability
  • “Clean Coal” & “Clean Nuclear—Do They Exist?
  • The Case Against Carbon Trading
  • Climate vs. WTO/World Bank
  • What Future for Globalization
  • AND OTHERS

1-4 pm
IMPACTING U.S. POLICY

  • Betsy Taylor, Center for a New American Dream
  • Randy Hayes, pres., Rainforest Action Network
DC: Prepping Up for Congressional Occupation Day
Start: 10:00
End: 16:00

Organizing meetings, Issue briefings, Legislative update, State caucuses
To make the most of this opportunity, when peace activists from around the country will be together in Washington, Grassroots America, Iraq Vets Against the War, A.N.S.W.E.R., Veterans for Peace and many other organizations have planned a full day of opportunities for networking, organizing meetings and advocacy training. The agenda is still being set but plan to join us!

Directions from Metro Stop:

There is only one exit from that station when you come up the escalator, you will be facing I Street, which dead-ends at the Metro. So two short
blocks straight ahead, turn right and it will be on their left at the end of the block.

CA, SF: Opening of the Northern California Headquarters of the California Clean Money Campaign
Start: 13:00
End: 15:00

PRESS ADVISORY
from the California Clean Money Campaign

WHAT: Opening of the Northern California Headquarters of the California Clean Money Campaign

WHEN: Sunday, September 16, 2007
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Reception
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Program

WHO:

  • Representative Barbara Lee
  • State Senator Carole Migden (D-San Francisco)
  • Assemblymember Loni Hancock (D - Berkeley)
  • Assemblymember Mark Leno (D - San Francisco)
  • Mayor Gavin Newsom, San Francisco
  • Susan Lerner, Executive Director, California Clean Money Campaign

Press Contact:
Moira Brennan - 415.440.0011
Cell: 310.487.4700

RI, Bristol: Is There a Case for Impeachment?
Start: 19:00

Peace group asks: Is there a case for impeachment?

The East Bay Citizens for Peace will present "Impeachment: Is there a case for it?" at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, in the St. Michael's Church parish hall, 399 Hope St., Bristol (corner of Hope and Church streets).

The evening features "Impeachment of a President," a "Bill Moyers Journal" PBS program with experts Bruce Fein, conservative lawyer and constitutional scholar, who wrote the first article of impeachment against President Bill Clinton, and John Nichols, contributor to The Nation, author of "The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders' Cure for Royalism."

Following the film, there will be a question and answer period and discussion with Jared A. Goldstein, associate professor and teacher of constitutional law at Roger Williams University.
09 / 17
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

Nationwide: National Truth in Recruiting Day
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Lead group for this event is IVAW. Check back for more details coming soon!

NY, NYC: Get Special Interest Money Out of Elections
Start: 08:00
End: 10:00

Featuring
ARIZONA'S
DENNIS BURKE
Former Director
Arizona Common Cause

About Dennis Burke: As an activist and former director of Arizona Common Cause, Dennis Burke helped lead the 1998 effort to pass the Arizona Citizens Clean Elections Act by ballot proposition. The Act provides voluntary public financing to candidates for state-level elected office who agree
to run without private campaign contributions. The system is funded by surcharges on civil and criminal fines and a voluntary tax check-off. Arizona’s Clean Elections system is credited with increasing the number of women and people of color running for state office, boosting voter turnout in communities of color, and reducing the influence of special interest campaign money.

*Panelists include:

HON. LIZ KRUEGER
New York State Senate

JESSICA WISNESKI
Clean Money, Clean Elections Coordinator,
Citizen Action of New York

*Panel still in formation

Moderated by
ANDREA BATISTA SCHLESINGER

CA, Huntington Beach: Impeachment Action Before the City Council
Start: 17:00

Please join us in Huntington Beach Mon. 9-17-07 for rally @ 5 PM in front of City Hall - 2000 Main St. and for Public Comments @ 6 PM.

All concerned citizens are asked to speak one pre-written fact during Public Comments viewed on the local Channel 3. We are asking for at least 30 people to stand up and speak 1-2 sentences during the Public Comments period.

If you've been feeling angry about the condition of our government, here is your opportunity to speak out and do something about it.

For more information:

www.ocimpeacmentsite.org

Join our listserv:

huntingtonbeachimpeach@yahoogroups.com

find out how you can bring this issue to your own city. Now, read the litany of reasons for impeaching Bush & Cheney to get inspired:

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT IMPEACHMENT

IL, Chicago: World Can't Wait
Start: 19:00

World Can't Wait - Chicago meets at ACME Art Works Mondays at 7 pm. Drop by!

MN, St. Paul: Impeachment Action: Meet with Rep. Betty McCollum's (D-MN) Executive Committee
Start: 19:00

Last month, Impeach for Peace succeeded at Rep. Betty McCollum's (D-MN) Congressional District's Executive Committee Meeting. They agreed to have the Central Committee Hearing for the District vote on whether to call on Rep. McCollum to sign the impeachment resolution currently in Congress.

Please join us at the meeting to encourage its members to vote for accountability.

We are on the schedule to introduce a resolution calling on the U.S. House to pass an impeachment resolution and to call on Betty McCollum to sign on to impeachment resolution H.Res 333.

Show up with signs/T-shirts which are pro-impeachment!

Also, Send her a Do-It-Yourself Impeachment.
09 / 18
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

DC: Congressional Challenge Day
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Bring the Challenge for Peace to Washington!

Congressional Challenge Day
September 18, 2007
Washington, DC

What we're asking Representatives and Senators to do about ending the war

What we are asking Representatives and Senators to do about Impeachment

September 18
Congressional Challenge Visits -- various times throughout the day
If this is your first time making a visit to your member of Congress, don't be nervous! We will make sure you have all the information you need, and there will probably be others from your congressional district to do the visit with you. We do recommend that you dress conservatively (within reason of course!)

This is an opportunity to pressure your Rep. and Senators, and also to

CA, Fresno: Rally at Rep.Jim Costa's office for NO War Funding
Start: 12:00
End: 13:00

Help convince Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-20) to vote NO on war funding.

Led by Women's International League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF).

IL, Chicago: "Define Impeach! - Illegal Tactics of Surveillence"
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00

The purpose of the series is to educate the members of the Loyola community on the meaning of impeachment and why, if we are to uphold the principles of our Jesuit university and of the United States Constitution, it is our responsibility to demand constitutional government leadership.

Bill Wylie-Kellermann, Methodist pastor and peace activist, will be speaking on the illegal tactics of surveillence including wire tapping that this administration has used. He will begin by looking at this issue through a biblical lens.

This event has been marked as open to the public.

LOCATION: Simpson MPR
CONTACT: Lydia Wylie-Kellermann at lwylie1@luc.edu
ADMISSION: free
OPEN TO: all
SPONSOR: Loyola Anti-War Network

DC: Planning and Organizing Meeting for Bush @ UN 9/25
Start: 19:00

Tuesday, September 25: Take to the streets when war criminal Bush comes to the UN!

The eyes of the world will be on New York when this monstrous commander-in-chief of a government responsible for horrendous death and suffering from New Orleans to Iraq, comes to speak at the UN.

  • Will they see people leaving school or work in powerful and determined actions and protests declaring that Bush & Cheney don’t speak in our name?
  • Will they see actions that denounce the torture, the tearing up of basic civil rights, and the march towards a theocratic police state?
  • Will the whole area be marked by the color of orange, declaring to the world that this whole murderous program must be brought to a halt and the Bush regime driven out?

Bush is expected to present justifications to the UN for a new towering crime –the expanding of the war to Iran, including threats of use of nuclear weapons.

NY, NYC: Coffin Walk Organizing Meeting for UN Meeting on 9/25
Start: 19:00

On Tuesday, September 25th, 2007, George W. Bush will be speaking at the UN at 9:30 AM.

We are organizing an action series that you may want to participate in and we encourage you and your friends/comrades to join us.

We are organizing coffin walks from around the city that will converge on the UN at approximately 9:30 AM. These walks are technically legal in that they require no permit. We will walk on the sidewalk, obey traffic signals, and carry coffins, wear T-shirts or carry signs that say "Arrest Bush". Each group only needs six people in it to have an impact.

A "citizen's arrest" of George Bush will happen at the UN. Although the exact details will be worked out by those involved, the idea is to bring a warrant for his arrest for Murder, Kidnapping, Torture, Destruction of Property, Illegal Wiretapping etc. to the UN and try to detain him so that we can put him on trial for these crimes in Iraq, Afghanistan, Guantanamo, and at home.
09 / 19
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

DC: International Days of Peace
Start: 00:00
Start: 09/19/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/20/2007 - 11:59pm

I invite all my brothers and sisters in the movement to come to D.C. for the International Day(s) of Peace, Sept. 20 & 21. One of those two days, the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance will be organizing a massive nonviolent direct action on Capitol Hill.

Why should I come to D.C. instead of trying to do something in my own area?

First of all, the powerholders will be in town on Sept. 20/21, and therefore we should be as well. We should be peacefully occupying Capitol Hill and surrounding the symbol of our supposed democracy -- the Capitol Building. Every day we do not act in concert, to make the strongest statement possible is another day of death and destruction in Iraq. Why should we not just then press for the biggest action possible in order to directly confront those continuing to fund war and military occupation?

DC: Rivers of Blood - A Day of Non-Violent Resistance on Capitol Hill
Start: 00:00
Start: 09/19/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/20/2007 - 11:59pm

There will be a legal and logistical briefing on September 19 at 6:30 PM in a venue close to Capitol Hill. Once the site is confirmed, this information will be shared.

The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance (NCNR) and the Declaration of Peace will gather in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2007 to demand an end to the war and occupation of Iraq.

The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance (NCNR) is establishing a working group to take on the responsibility of organizing and fully promoting the Sept 20th event: Rivers of Blood - A Day of Non-Violent Resistance on Capitol Hill.

Join us as we remember all the victims of the immoral and illegal Iraq War. Let us Speak Truth to Power and remind the decision makers of the folly and human cost of continuing to fund the war.

DC: Capitol Hill Open Discussion to Review the Bush Administration’s Policy in Iraq
Start: 09:30
End: 12:00

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), co-chaired by U.S. Representatives Lynn Woolsey and Barbara Lee and the Out of Iraq Caucus, chaired by U.S. Representative Maxine Waters will co-host a Capitol Hill Open Discussion to review the Bush administration’s policy in Iraq, assess current status of insurgency and future prospects, and need to proceed in a new policy direction to achieve redeployment of U.S. troops before President Bush leaves office.

Speaker confirmed: Dr. William Polk, distinguished senior statesman, Middle East expert and author of multiple books including the just published Violent Politics - A History of Insurgency, Terrorism, & Guerilla War from the American Revolution to Iraq.

Speaker invited: U.S. Army General Wesley Clark (retired) on his new book

DC: Pluralism Fund: Two Panel Discussions on Iran
Start: 10:30
End: 14:00

You are cordially invited to join

The Pluralism Fund

For two panel discussions on the current state of affairs in Iran

Wednesday, September 19th
10:30am - 2:00pm

U.S. Capitol Building
Room HC-6

Panel Agenda includes:

10:30 am - 12:00 pm
A Snapshot of Iran Today, Three Views

  • Fariba Davoodi-Mohajer, Iranian activist and journalist;
  • Hadi Ghaemi, currently on leave from Human Rights Watch;
  • Frances Harrison, BBC Tehran correspondent from August 2004 to August
    2007;

  • Moderator: Suzanne Maloney, Saban Center for Middle East Policy,
    Brookings Institution

12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Lunch

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Sanctions: Pros, Cons and Facts

  • Jake Colvin, Director, USA*Engage
  • Patrick Clawson, Depute Director for Research, Washington Institute
    for Near East Policy

  • Jeffrey J. Schott, Senior Fellow, The Peterson Institute
  • Moderator: Dr. Robert Litwak
CA, Fresno: Rally at Rep.Jim Costa's office for NO War Funding
Start: 12:00
End: 13:00

Help convince Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-20) to vote NO on war funding.

Led by Peace Fresno.

MN, St. Paul: City Council Meeting
Start: 15:00

We're attending the Saint Paul City Council Meeting. www.ImpeachForPeace.org asks you to show up and wear impeachment shirts, buttons, etc. Signs are also allowed. Some people might wish to demonstrate outside the building, while others will likely want to attend the meeting itself wearing impeachment t-shirts or holding signs.

For details, contact Jodin Morey of Impeach for Peace:
612-328-1451 or use our contact page:
http://impeachforpeace.org/comments.htm

DC: Legal Logistical Briefing for Speak Truth to Power, a national event as part of Days of Decision
Start: 18:30

The Board of the Washington Peace Center invites you to a "Legal Logistical Briefing for Speak Truth to Power," a national event as part of Days of Decision.

The Washington Peace Center organized this event as an investment in groups dedicated to nonviolent social change to continue working closely and cooperatively together in the future.

The Washington Peace Center is a 44-year-old progressive peace and justice 501(c)3 and has many times served as a hub for different activist organizations.

For more information:

Pete Perry
571-271-1313

MI, Detroit: Rally to Support the Jena 6
Start: 19:00

Join the nationwide protest against a racist outrage.

Six young African American students (ages 16-18) have been framed up in Jena, Louisiana and are facing up to life in prison for a schoolyard fight with a white student.

It all began when African American students dared to sit under the “white tree” outside the school. Three nooses were then found hanging from the tree. Three white students were expelled by the principal, but the superintendent of schools reduced it to a 3-day suspension, calling it a “prank.”

Afterwards, all of the African American students stood under the tree.

The District Attorney came to the school and told the African American students to stop the protests or “I can end your lives with one stroke of my pen.”

DC: Integrity in Intelligence Award for & Teach-In
Start: 20:00

For Colleagues of Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence AND other friends interested in Iraq, Iran, intelligence, and truth:

It has been exactly three years since (with the help of Prof. Peter Kuznick of American University, Dan Ellsberg, and supportive friends) we held that wonderful gathering of truth-tellers (and hundreds of their closest friends, as well as students) in that cavernous auditorium at American University. It's a morale boost just to recall all those folks sitting/standing in the aisles—Dan Ellsberg, Coleen Rowley (then still with the FBI), Katharine Gunn (from UK intelligence), Col. Frank Grevil (from Danish intelligence), Ann Wright and John H. Brown (two of the three Foreign Service Officers who quit because of the invasion of Iraq), David MacMichael et. al.

It was a memorable evening. But there was a hidden blessing.
09 / 20
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
(all day)
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

DC: International Days of Peace
End: 23:59
Start: 09/19/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/20/2007 - 11:59pm

I invite all my brothers and sisters in the movement to come to D.C. for the International Day(s) of Peace, Sept. 20 & 21. One of those two days, the National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance will be organizing a massive nonviolent direct action on Capitol Hill.

Why should I come to D.C. instead of trying to do something in my own area?

First of all, the powerholders will be in town on Sept. 20/21, and therefore we should be as well. We should be peacefully occupying Capitol Hill and surrounding the symbol of our supposed democracy -- the Capitol Building. Every day we do not act in concert, to make the strongest statement possible is another day of death and destruction in Iraq. Why should we not just then press for the biggest action possible in order to directly confront those continuing to fund war and military occupation?

DC: Rivers of Blood - A Day of Non-Violent Resistance on Capitol Hill
End: 23:59
Start: 09/19/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/20/2007 - 11:59pm

There will be a legal and logistical briefing on September 19 at 6:30 PM in a venue close to Capitol Hill. Once the site is confirmed, this information will be shared.

The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance (NCNR) and the Declaration of Peace will gather in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2007 to demand an end to the war and occupation of Iraq.

The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance (NCNR) is establishing a working group to take on the responsibility of organizing and fully promoting the Sept 20th event: Rivers of Blood - A Day of Non-Violent Resistance on Capitol Hill.

Join us as we remember all the victims of the immoral and illegal Iraq War. Let us Speak Truth to Power and remind the decision makers of the folly and human cost of continuing to fund the war.

DC: Veterans' Lobbying Day (lead group: Iraq Veterans Against the War - IVAW
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Lead group for this event is Iraq Veterans Against the War - IVAW. Check back for more details coming soon!

LA, Jena: Support Mychal Bell, the First of the Jena 6 to be Sentenced
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Background:

Last fall, when two Black high school students sat under the "white" tree on their campus, white students responded by hanging nooses from the tree. When Black students protested the light punishment for the students who hung the nooses, District Attorney Reed Walters came to the school and told the students he could "take [their] lives away with a stroke of [his] pen."

Racial tension continued to mount in Jena, and the District Attorney did nothing in response to several egregious cases of violence and threats against black students. But when a white student--who had been a vocal supporter of the students who hung the nooses--taunted a black student, allegedly called several black students "nigger", and was beaten up by black students, six black students were charged with second-degree attempted murder. Last month, the first young man to be tried, Mychal Bell, was convicted. Later this month, he will be sentenced to up to 22 years in prison for a school fight.

Nationwide: Bill Clinton Guests on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show - Check Local Listings
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

Ever wish nostalgically for the old days?

When we had a constitutionally-elected President who can speak sequential intelligent sentences extemporaneously?

When the apparently pressing issue of the day were stains on a blue dress and his attempt to protect his family's personal life?

Care to reminisce? Happy Days are here again! See:

Bill Clinton on The Daily Show

Former President Bill Clinton will be sitting down with Jon Stewart on the Daily Show for the third next Thursday, September 20.

We can't say for certain what the purpose of his visit will be, but it's a safe bet to assume that it has something to do with his new book, Giving: How Each of Us Can Change the World, which, we understand, is some kind of a sci-fi vampire novel. (We also wouldn't discount some discussion of his chances at being the first male First Lady.)

DC: Speak Truth to Power on Capitol Hill
Start: 11:00
End: 14:00

Nonviolent Direct Action

The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance and the Declaration of Peace will gather in Washington, DC on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2007 to demand an end to the war and occupation of Iraq.

Join us as we remember all the victims of the immoral and illegal Iraq War. Let us Speak Truth to Power and remind the decision makers of the folly and human cost of continuing to fund the war.

Hundreds of activists from around the country will engage in nonviolent direct action to END THE U.S. WAR ON IRAQ. Come to Capitol Hill to demand that our legislators accept the mandate of the people.

There will be a legal and logistical briefing on September 19 at 6:30 PM in a venue close to Capitol Hill. Once the site is confirmed, this information will be shared. Sign up as an individual or affinity group to Speak Truth to Power on Capitol Hill on September 20, 2007 at septembertruth@yahoo.com

CA, Fresno: Rally at Rep. Jim Costa's office for NO War Funding
Start: 12:00
End: 13:00

Help convince Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA-20) to vote NO on war funding.

Led by MoveOn.

IL, Chicago: Matthew Rothschild Speaks on Bush's Assault on Civil Liberties
Start: 18:00

Matthew Rothschild, editor of The Progressive and author of "You Have No Rights - Stories of America in an Age of Repression will speak on the Bush administration's assault on civil liberties.

His newspaper commentaries have run in many national newspapers, including The Chicago Tribune, The L.A. Times, The Miami Herald, and a host of other newspapers. You Have No Rights tells 82 harrowing stories of people in America whose rights were trampled on.

Rothschild demonstrates how the war in Iraq has also been a war on our liberties. The stories he tells add up to a powerful indictment of our political leaders; but they also remind us, as citizens, that we must insist on taking back our stolen rights. -Howard Zinn

CA, Fresno: "Making a Killing: Building a New Iraq" by SF Mime Troupe
Start: 18:30

San Francisco Mime Troop Presents: "Making a Killing: Building a New Iraq"

One show only! 6:30 Music, 7:00 Show.

Preview the show and learn about the Mime Troupe at www.sfmt.com.

General Admission $20, Low Income $10, Students and Veterans $5

Tickets available 24/7 from Brown Paper Tickets on the Ticket Hotline 1-800-838-3006 or online at www.brownpapertickets.com -- delivery by 1st class mail.

Buy tickets in Fresno at The Movies, Patrick's Music, and the Fresno Center for Nonviolence, which is open M-F 11-3:00. Group rates and information (559) 276-2592

DC: DC Poets Against the War and Busboys & Poets Presents: Poet-Essayist-Activist Martín Espada
Start: 18:30

DC Poets Against the War and Busboys & Poets Presents:
Poet-Essayist-Activist Martín Espada

Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible.

Sandra Cisneros says: “Martín Espada is the Pablo Neruda of North American authors.” And The Nation Magazine calls him, "The political poet of his generation." Not to be missed!
09 / 21
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

Nationwide @ Congressional Offices & DC: Days of Decision
End: 23:59
Start: 09/14/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/21/2007 - 11:59pm

The Declaration of Peace - "Congressional Challenge Day"

Days of Decision:
"We The People Declare Peace!"

A Week of Nationwide Coordinated Actions
September 14 - 21, 2007

At Every Congressional Office Across the Country:

Nonviolent Actions to
End the Funding for the War on Iraq and
Establish A Comprehensive Peace Plan for Iraq

Days of Decision:
The U.S. War on Iraq Will Be At A Crossroads in September

- In September, General Petraeus will deliver his report on the war.

- In September, Congress will face a decision on funding another year of war. Republicans and Democrats will consider the future of U.S. operations in Iraq.

- We, the people, must set the agenda for a change in U.S. policy in Iraq.

- Therefore, The Declaration of Peace is calling upon people across the United States to take nonviolent action in September to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Join us!

Worldwide: International Day of Peace
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

International Day of Peace
Friday, September 21, 2007@7:00am.
http://www.internationaldayofpeace.org/

What: The International Day of Peace provides an opportunity for individuals, organizations and nations to create practical acts of Peace on a shared date. Use the International Day of Peace annually to highlight the Decade for a Culture of Peace and Non-Violence for the Children of the World, 2001 to 2010.

Established by a United Nations resolution in 1981, the International Day of Peace was first celebrated September 1982.

When: Annually, 21 September - The International Day of Peace

Where: Wherever you are.

Who: You and all who care about building Cultures of Peace for the children of this and future generations.

Why: To mark our individual and collective progress toward building Cultures of Peace, and serve as a reminder of our permanent commitment to Peace, above all interests and differences of any kind.

Nationwide Monthly Iraq Moratorium Day
Start: 00:00
End: 23:59

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 21st & every third Friday
www.Iraqmoratorium.org

Over 60% of Americans want this war over-yesterday - that was clear last November. Yet here we are, seven months later and the political process is moving glacially, at best. It's got to stop! We've got to stop it! The concept is simple.

On September 21 and on every subsequent Third Friday, millions of Americans will break with their daily routine to take some concrete step to demand an end to the war and the return home of the troops.

This will be an escalating series of actions serving to maximize, multiply and reenergize existing activists and even more importantly give voice to the silent majority of people who want an end to our engagement in Iraq.

The hallmark will be the wearing of black ribbons and armbands, in mourning for all of those who have died in this senseless adventure--Iraqis, Americans, coalition troops, and others.

MN, Minneapolis: Pressure City Council to Impeach
Start: 08:45

As a follow-up to our wildly successful impeachment Town Hall meeting with Minneapolis City Council Members Cam Gordon and Elizabeth Glidden, we're attending the Minneapolis City Council Meeting Friday, September 21st. According to sources on the Minneapolis City Council, they will be taking up impeachment in the next few weeks. Council Member Remington has shown support for this cause.

www.ImpeachForPeace.org is asking you to show up at the Minneapolis City Council at 8:45am. We suggest you wear impeachment shirts, buttons, etc. Signs are also allowed, but we've been asked to sit along the back of the room out of respect for the proceedings. Some people might wish to demonstrate outside the building, while others will likely want to attend the meeting itself wearing impeachment t-shirts or holding signs.

For details, contact Jodin Morey of Impeach for Peace:
612-328-1451 or use our contact page:

DC: U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing: "The Mistreatment of Iraq Contracting Whistleblowers"
Start: 10:30
End: 12:30

***Open to the Public***

U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing

“The Mistreatment of Iraq Contracting Whistleblowers”

This Friday, the U.S. Senate Democratic Policy Committee will host a hearing on the retaliation faced by whistleblowers that have come forward with evidence of fraud and abuse in Iraq . Recent reports from auditors suggest that questioned and unsupported costs associated with Iraq reconstruction and military support contracts exceed $10 billion (or more than one in six dollars audited). This hearing will feature witnesses who have been fired, demoted, threatened, intimidated and even detained for speaking the truth about Iraq contracting practices. We will also hear from expert witnesses who will recommend policy reforms to address whistleblower mistreatment and strengthen protections in current law. Witnesses will include:

VA, Norfolk: NO MORE TORTURE - CLOSE GUANTANAMO PRISON VIGIL
Start: 12:00
End: 13:00

NO MORE TORTURE - CLOSE GUANTANAMO PRISON VIGIL

VA, Richmond: Honk to Impeach at Rep. Bobby Scott's Office
Start: 12:00

Come help Rep. Bobby Scott know that we the people want Impeachment.
When: Fridays at noon (Next meeting on 9/21)
What: Honk to Impeach and Report Back at conclusion
Where: In front of Rep. Scott's office at 501 N. 2nd Street, Richmond VA (Corner of E. Clay and 2nd Sts)

CA: Ukiah Weekly Peace Vigil 5 to 6 pm every Friday
Start: 17:00
End: 18:00

A weekly peace vigil has been held in front of the Mendocino County Court House every Friday night from 5 to 6 pm for the last 5 years. All are welcome to come and join our demonstration. Dignity and respect for others is the only requirement. Bring your own peace signs or borrow ours.

VA, Norfolk: International Peace Day
Start: 18:00
End: 20:00
DC: Special Walter Reed Peace Vigil
Start: 19:00
End: 21:00

The Walter Reed Vigil is now in its third year. Support in the immediate community, around the country, and around the world continues to grow.

We call on all who believe in the Vigil message to join us, particularly this Friday night, September 21, 2007, to participate in the National effort to end the war, calling on everyone to do something, an action large or small, wearing armbands, holding vigils, initiating discussions in the workplace and elsewhere, and, for some, civil disobedience.

No one who opposes this war and occupation...opposes war with Iran...can afford to sit by waiting for someone else to get the job done. It is more important than ever for us all to act.

Please join us at the Vigil on Friday evening. Busboys and Poets can wait a couple hours. Make this your night to be on the street.

Vigil Status

...in case you wonder, is it meaningful to be standing in front of Walter Reed Army Medical Center for two hours on a Friday night
09 / 22
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

DC: Unity Coalition's Encampment and March on Washington to End the War
Start: 00:00
Start: 09/22/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/29/2007 - 11:59pm

Money for Bridges and Cities, NOT War! Sept. 29 in DC

On October 1, Congress is scheduled to authorize over $100 billion for continued war in Iraq, and estimates for the long term costs of the war are over $2 trillion. Already more than $500 billion has been spent.

Meanwhile, as the tragedy following this week's collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis reminds us, we face daily danger from our collapsing infrastructure. This includes, not only 590,000 bridges, but roads, rail lines, subways, levees, preparedness for natural disaster emergencies, schools, hospitals, etc.

Almost five years of U.S. occupation has destroyed the cities and towns of Iraq, killed more than 1 million Iraqis, created 4 million refugees (2 million displaced inside Iraq and 2 million refugees in nearby countries) left 70% of the population without potable water, electricity, schools or hospitals. Almost 4,000 U.S. GIs have died, many thousands are injured and maimed.

CA, LA: Unity Coalition's Encampment in Front of Federal Building - The Real Cost of War
Start: 00:00
09 / 23
Honk for Accountability/ Impeach Demonstration
(all day)
Start: 07/10/2007 - 5:00pm
End: 07/12/2008 - 6:00pm

Impeach

DC: Unity Coalition's Encampment and March on Washington to End the War
(all day)
Start: 09/22/2007 - 12:00am
End: 09/29/2007 - 11:59pm

Money for Bridges and Cities, NOT War! Sept. 29 in DC

On October 1, Congress is scheduled to authorize over $100 billion for continued war in Iraq, and estimates for the long term costs of the war are over $2 trillion. Already more than $500 billion has been spent.

Meanwhile, as the tragedy following this week's collapse of a bridge in Minneapolis reminds us, we face daily danger from our collapsing infrastructure. This includes, not only 590,000 bridges, but roads, rail lines, subways, levees, preparedness for natural disaster emergencies, schools, hospitals, etc.

Almost five years of U.S. occupation has destroyed the cities and towns of Iraq, killed more than 1 million Iraqis, created 4 million refugees (2 million displaced inside Iraq and 2 million refugees in nearby countries) left 70% of the population without potable water, electricity, schools or hospitals. Almost 4,000 U.S. GIs have died, many thousands are injured and maimed.

CA, LA: Unity Coalition's Encampment in Front of Federal Building - The Real Cost of War
(all day)
NY, NYC: First Annual UFPJ Pedal for Peace
Start: 10:30

PEDAL FOR PEACE

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2007
10:30 a.m. - Registration
11:00 a.m. - Peace Rally
12:00 Noon - Ride Begins

We will start at the Naumberg Bandshell in Central Park at noon following a short peace rally and take a 13-mile ride through Harlem, over to Riverside Drive and back into the park. The ride will be police escorted to ensure safety from traffic making it a great ride for kids 12 and up. You can register and your registration fee will be a donation and then we are also asking participants to get sponsors as well.

Find out more about Pedal for Peace, NYC-UFPJ and renting bicycles at our website: www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc.

Volunteers and children 12-17 ride free. Please email ufpjnyc@unitedforpeace.org to sign up.

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SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 27th NYC
A National UFPJ Action Happening in Cities Around the US

MN, St. Paul: Mass Mobilization to Tell Congress "It's Time to End the War!"
Start: 13:00

OR, Portland: Congressman Earl Blumenauer's "Peace and Accountability Town Hall
Start: 13:00

Earl made this courageous statement this week in his website letter:

"Congress must hold the Bush Administration accountable for its actions, and impeachment should be among the options. I have been outraged at the continued actions of George Bush and his Republican apologists, and I am frustrated at Congress’ inability to end the war and the ongoing abuses of our civil liberties. "

Come and show him the support he needs to join with Reps. Hooley, DeFazio and Wu, to take the lead on Impeachment, now!

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Excerpts of email to Rep. Blumenauer from John F. Bradach:

Subject: Peace and Impeach

Dear Earl and Darlene (Rep. Hooley):

There is still time for impeachment, if you act now.

VA, Charlottesville: Protest Hillary Clinton's Support for the Occupation of Iraq
Start: 14:30

PROTEST HILLARY CLINTON'S SUPPORT FOR THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ

Demand that She Support No Further Funding Except to Bring the Troops Home

Ask Her to Join 76 Congress Members Who Have Signed a Letter to Bush Committing to that Position

WHEN: Sunday September 23, 2007, 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: In front of the Paramount Theater on the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, VA, where Clinton is holding a fundraiser

WHY: Because the American people want the occupation ended. Ted Koppel reported on NPR that Hillary Clinton's military advisor says she plans to keep the occupation going through the end of her second term. Clinton has never disputed this report. Clinton refuses to commit to not attacking Iran, even with nuclear weapons.

Get Together Beforehand to Make Signs:

WHEN: Sunday September 23, 2007, 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: 707 Gillespie Ave, Charlottesville VA 22902

Contact: david@davidswanson.org

VA, Arlington: Iraq, What Next?
Start: 15:00
End: 17:00

IRAQ: WHAT NEXT?

  • What is the current situation in Iraq?
  • After the Petraeus report, what is the US planning?
  • What should the peace/anti-war movement be doing?

Please join a discussion with:

Andy Shallal
Artist, Peace activist, and Proprietor of Busboys and Poets

Phyllis Bennis
Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies (IPS), author of Challenging Empire: How People, Governments and the UN Defy U.S. Power and Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer.

Sponsored by
Northern Virginians for Peace & Justice (NVPJ)
http://www.nvpj.org/
(For further information, call 703-532-3493)
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