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.

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.

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

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;

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.

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

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.
  

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

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.

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.

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;

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

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/

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.

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.

More updates as available.

www.xcelenergycenter.com

Anti-War Committee

Backgrounder

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

"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.

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.

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

Read more here: www.vetstage.org

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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)

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.

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.

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?

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

TIDEWATER PEACE ALLIANCE

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.

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.

Sponsored by: International Action Center

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/

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.

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!

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.

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

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

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
  

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!

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.

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.

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
  

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

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:

"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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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
  

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.

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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?

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.

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

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
  

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

Led by Peace Fresno.

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

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

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.”

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.

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!

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?

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.

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.

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.)

Lead group for this event is Iraq Veterans Against the War - IVAW. Check back for more details coming soon!

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

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

Led by MoveOn.

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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:

***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:

NO MORE TORTURE - CLOSE GUANTANAMO PRISON VIGIL

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)

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.

9/21 Fri 6pm-8pm INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY

www.HamptonRoadsNetworkForNonviolence.org
www.peaceoneday.org
www.internationaldayofpeace.org
www.worldpeace.org
www.idpvigil.org

Website of the Unitarian Church of Norfolk.

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

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.

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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.

Read the call

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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

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.

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

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)

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.

Read the call

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President Bush,"W" and V.Pres. Chaney SHOULD NOT only be IMPEACHED BUT they should both be turned over to the INTERNATIONAL COURT to be tried for WAR CRIMES. They and the Republican controlled Congress (2003-2007)have literally stolen our constitution from us.

Yes the Democrats were in control of Congress when the "Exploratory War Authorization" was approved, but I don't believe any one anticipated that "W" would do what he has done since then, except possibly those Republican Insiders that had prior knowlege of his Ultimate Plans.

His abuse of the "Signing Statements" is just one example of why, now that the Democrats are again in control, they can't control what he does without some help from the Republicans.

As a longtime student of our Constitution, I don't understand why more Republicans aren't OUTRAGED by what he has been allowed to get away with in his destruction of our Constitution!!!!!!!!!!!!

More details coming soon! Please check back!

Keep Space for Peace Week
International Days of Protest to Stop the Militarization of Space

October 4-13, 2007

• No Arms Race in Space
• Stop Star Wars Research & Development
• Stop Endless War
• Convert the Military Industrial Complex
• Fund Human Needs

Contact: nfpstate@nebraskansforpeace.org

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

BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME:

John Nichols In South Florida to Talk About Impeaching The Men Who Stole the Presidency and the Constitution...

John Nichols is coming to the Palm Beach and Miami areas, where the illegitimate Bush-Cheney presidency got its start, to talk about finally
applying the rule of law to a lawless president and vice president.

The author of The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders' Cure for Royalism
(The New Press), who recently appeared on Bill Moyers Journal to put
impeachment on the national agenda, will be in West Palm Beach and Coral
Gables.

No admission fee! Free garage parking!

For further information, contact Elna Laun at 561-686-2060; or David Prensky at 561-532-8511.

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.

Read the call

Endorse

Volunteer

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Encampment to Stop the War MySpace

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At 8:30 a.m., at least twelve marches, starting at different locations throughout New York City, will converge at the United Nations to confront President Bush when he arrives to address the General Assembly.

People, carrying coffins, beating drums, holding signs demanding that President Bush be arrested - some vowing to arrest him themselves - will surround the United Nations and declare the illegitimacy of the Bush Administration and its on-going occupation of Iraq.

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.

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

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

Less Safe, Less Free: The "Preventive Paradigm" and the War on Terror

A book discussion with David Cole and Bradford Berenson

Featured Panelists:

David Cole, Professor, Georgetown University Law Center and Co-Author of Less Safe, Less Free

Bradford Berenson, Former Associate Counsel to President George W. Bush, and Partner, Sidley Austin LLP

Moderated by:
Mark Agrast, Senior Fellow, Center for American Progress

In the new book Less Safe, Less Free: Why America is Losing the War on Terror, Georgetown Law Professor David Cole and his co-author Jules Lobel argue that the "preventive paradigm" adopted by the Bush administration not only has undermined our nation's character but has also made us more vulnerable to terrorist attacks.

BUSH – CHENEY

STOP IRAQ OCCUPATION NOW!

TAKE DIRECT IMPEACHMENT ACTION

Rep. Allen knows that Bush-Cheney have committed impeachable offenses but refuses to sign onto legislation calling for their impeachment. Help us demand justice and respect for the Constitution!

Join the Maine Campaign to Impeach as we hand out leaflets, rally, and march to the office of Rep. Tom Allen.

Rally 1:00 pm at Tommy's Park, then at 1:30 pm we'll deliver letters demanding impeachment to Allen's Office.

Rep. Tom Allen has recently acknowledged that George W. Bush and Dick Cheney have committed multiple impeachable offenses. But Rep. Allen refuses to support legislation calling for impeachment of Bush-Cheney because it would be a “distraction.”

Since when is protecting the Constitution a distraction? (Impeachment by the House of Representatives actually just means investigations for crimes against the Constitution.)

EMERGENCY DEMONSTRATION AT THE WHITE HOUSE

TUES, SEPT. 25, 3 P.M.

DEMAND "NO WAR ON IRAN"

The demonization of Iran taking place in New York is meant to prepare the people for war.

Join us at the White House in an emergency protest, Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 3 p.m. to demand:

NO WAR ON IRAN!

As Iran's president prepares to speak to the UN General Assembly, a tsunami of pro-war propaganda is being aimed against yet another oil-rich country in the Middle East.

The Troops Out Now Coalition (TONC), which is currently staging an Encampment at the Capitol to tell Congress to stop funding the war against Iraq and instead fund people's needs at home, will be marching to the White House to tell Bush:

Get out of Iraq and stay out of Iran!

BACK TO THE SCENE OF THE CRIME:

John Nichols In South Florida to Talk About Impeaching The Men Who Stole the Presidency and the Constitution...

John Nichols is coming to the Palm Beach and Miami areas, where the illegitimate Bush-Cheney presidency got its start, to talk about finally
applying the rule of law to a lawless president and vice president.

The author of The Genius of Impeachment: The Founders' Cure for Royalism
(The New Press), who recently appeared on Bill Moyers Journal to put
impeachment on the national agenda, will be in West Palm Beach and Coral
Gables.

No admission fee! Free garage parking!

For further information, contact Elna Laun at 561-686-2060; or David Prensky at 561-532-8511.

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.

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The next Democratic candidates' debate takes place Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at Dartmouth College, N.H. The event, which will be carried live on MSNBC from 9-11 p.m. ET, will also be streamed on www.msnbc.com. It will be moderated by 'Meet the Press' moderator Tim Russert.

Check local listings for broadcast times in your area.

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

Led by Peace Fresno.

Glen Ford, Executive Editor of the www.BlackAgendaReport.com writes:

For those of you in the DC area, or who plan to be there for the Congressional Black Caucus Legislative Weekend, consider this your invitation to join Black Agenda Report and CBC Monitor for a roast of the worst members of the Black Caucus. The “losers” will become recipients of the “Lawn Jockey Awards,” inspired by George Curry, the former editor of Emerge magazine, who pasted Clarence Thomas’s face on the jockey to righteously denounce his treasonous behavior as Supreme Court Justice. Mr. Curry will be a speaker at our event.

The roast takes place on Wednesday, September 26, at Duke City (as in Duke Ellington), a fine restaurant at 1208 “U” Street, NW, with a nightclub setting on the second floor. Since we’re going to have to feed y’all, we have to charge you $30. The bar will be cash, and a good time will be had by all – guaranteed.

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

Jeremy Scahill, the author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army” speaks with film clips from Iraq for Sale and Shadow Company. Jeremy Scahill is a Polk Award-winning investigative journalist who has reported extensively from Iraq, the former Yugoslavia, and Nigeria. He is a frequent contributor to The Nation magazine and a correspondent for the national radio and television show Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman (weekdays at 10:00am on WNSB-FM, 91.1).

Reception for the author at Azar’s (20th & Colley Ave) at 5:30pm.

Click here to visit the Blackwater book site.

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.

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Dear Activists for the Earth,

We are writing to invite you, to urge you, to participate in two important actions being planned for the morning of Sept. 27th and noontime on Sept. 28th in Washington, D.C.

Here's the scoop: In an unprecedented and clearly manipulative move, George Bush is inviting top leaders from around the world to Washington, D.C. September 27-28th to officially convey his "deep concern" about global warming. His proposed fix: more useless "voluntary" measures and huge subsidies for "clean coal" and nuclear energy. The event is clearly meant to undermine real international efforts now underway to achieve stronger, mandatory greenhouse gas cuts under the Kyoto process, and we will be there to have our voices heard in protest.

On Thursday morning, just before the conference begins, scores of us will be joining together to engage in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience. If you want to participate with us in this act or are seriously interested, please call or email Ted Glick at 301-891-6723 or usajointheworld@igc.org.

The next day there will be a major rally at 12 noon, on the day when Bush is speaking inside the State Dept. We have the grassy area between D & E Streets at Virginia Avenue, on the northeast side of the State Department, reserved for this event. There will be speakers, including Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, music and theatre.

Please save the date and register for the rally at http://www.climateemergency.org so we can keep you updated in the coming days. Also please check in frequently for updates at the website listed above, or by calling 301-891-6723.

Top ministers and heads of state from around the world will be attending Bush's conference as well as a great concentration of national and international media. We need to show up and loudly proclaim our own message: George Bush doesn't speak for us! We want real climate action now!

Sincerely,

• John Passacantando, Director, Greenpeace
• Mike Tidwell, Director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network
• Steve Kretzman, Director, Oil Change International
• Ted Glick, Coordinator, U.S. Climate Emergency Council
• Liz Veazey, Coordinator, Southern Energy Network
• Rev. Lennox Yearwood, President, Hip Hop Caucus
• Ross Gelbspan, author, "The Heat Is On" and "Boiling Point"
• Daphne Wysham, Co-director, Sustainable Energy and Economy Network
• Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Director, The Shalom Center
• William J. Snipe, Board Chair, Endangered Species Coalition
• Will Bates, Coordinator, Step It Up 2007
• Ibrahim Abdil-Muid Ramey, Human and Civil Rights Division, Muslim American Society
• Craig Altemose, Steering Committee, PowerShift 2007
• Jean Christi, Policy Director, Pax Christi USA: National Catholic Peace Movement
• Walda Katz-Fishman, Project South
• Adrienne Maree Brown, Director, Ruckus Society
• Tom Goldtooth, Director, Indigenous Environmental Network
• Tom Stokes, Director, Climate Crisis Coalition
• Michael Dorsey, Dartmouth College, author and lecturer
• Ronnie Cummins, National Director, Organic Consumers Association

Join hundreds of activists for the Earth outside the State Dept. next Friday, Sept. 28th at noon. Protest climate disrupter George Bush who will be speaking inside to a conference of the 17 major carbon emitters of the world. Bush has called this conference to try to undercut international negotiations underway to come up with a stronger treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, something urgently needed. Bush will attempt to line up countries behind useless "voluntary" measures and huge subsidies for non-existent "clean coal" and nuclear power.

The noon rally will include Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human rights, other speakers and music. More information can be found at http://www.climateemergency.org. And to find out about participation in nonviolent civil disobedience on the morning of the Sept. 27th first day of the conference contact Ted Glick at: usajointheworld@igc.org, or 301-891-6723.

Check back for more details as they are available!

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Saturday, October 27 – Philadelphia
Mid-Atlantic Mobilization to End the War
Bring All Our Troops Home, Now!

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

Led by MoveOn.

AUTHOR OF TARGETING IRAN TO SPEAK AT THURSDAY AWARDS EVENT
David Barsamian Sees Parallels Between Ahmadinejad and Bush Behavior

Kansas City, 9/25/07 -- David Barsamian, Author of Targeting Iran and producer of “Alternative Radio” will speak at an awards ceremony by Friends of Community Media (FCM) honoring media people who gave outstanding service to their communities. He will also provide his perspective on current events centering on Iran.

Friends of Community Media, a Kansas City not-for-profit group with a goal of educating citizens about media, will conduct its 2007 Media Excellence awards at, All-Souls Church, Bragg Auditorium, 4501 Walnut in Kansas City 7:15 PM, Thursday, 9/27.

Impeachment Series: Breaking International Law

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.

Susan Crane, a member of the Jonah House community in Baltimore, MD, will be discussing the cost of the U.S. breaking international law. She will be exploring this topic through the lens of previous actions of civil disobedience and a starting place of *loving our enemies.*

LOCATION: Hussey Lounge, Damen Hall
CONTACT: Lydia Wylie-Kellermann at lwylie1@luc.edu
ADMISSION: free
OPEN TO: all
SPONSOR: Loyola Anti-War Network

This event has been marked as open to the public.

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.

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Dear Activists for the Earth,

We are writing to invite you, to urge you, to participate in two important actions being planned for the morning of Sept. 27th and noontime on Sept. 28th in Washington, D.C.

Here's the scoop: In an unprecedented and clearly manipulative move, George Bush is inviting top leaders from around the world to Washington, D.C. September 27-28th to officially convey his "deep concern" about global warming. His proposed fix: more useless "voluntary" measures and huge subsidies for "clean coal" and nuclear energy. The event is clearly meant to undermine real international efforts now underway to achieve stronger, mandatory greenhouse gas cuts under the Kyoto process, and we will be there to have our voices heard in protest.

On Thursday morning, just before the conference begins, scores of us will be joining together to engage in an act of nonviolent civil disobedience. If you want to participate with us in this act or are seriously interested, please call or email Ted Glick at 301-891-6723 or usajointheworld@igc.org.

The next day there will be a major rally at 12 noon, on the day when Bush is speaking inside the State Dept. We have the grassy area between D & E Streets at Virginia Avenue, on the northeast side of the State Department, reserved for this event. There will be speakers, including Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights, music and theatre.

Please save the date and register for the rally at http://www.climateemergency.org so we can keep you updated in the coming days. Also please check in frequently for updates at the website listed above, or by calling 301-891-6723.

Top ministers and heads of state from around the world will be attending Bush's conference as well as a great concentration of national and international media. We need to show up and loudly proclaim our own message: George Bush doesn't speak for us! We want real climate action now!

Sincerely,

• John Passacantando, Director, Greenpeace
• Mike Tidwell, Director, Chesapeake Climate Action Network
• Steve Kretzman, Director, Oil Change International
• Ted Glick, Coordinator, U.S. Climate Emergency Council
• Liz Veazey, Coordinator, Southern Energy Network
• Rev. Lennox Yearwood, President, Hip Hop Caucus
• Ross Gelbspan, author, "The Heat Is On" and "Boiling Point"
• Daphne Wysham, Co-director, Sustainable Energy and Economy Network
• Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Director, The Shalom Center
• William J. Snipe, Board Chair, Endangered Species Coalition
• Will Bates, Coordinator, Step It Up 2007
• Ibrahim Abdil-Muid Ramey, Human and Civil Rights Division, Muslim American Society
• Craig Altemose, Steering Committee, PowerShift 2007
• Jean Christi, Policy Director, Pax Christi USA: National Catholic Peace Movement
• Walda Katz-Fishman, Project South
• Adrienne Maree Brown, Director, Ruckus Society
• Tom Goldtooth, Director, Indigenous Environmental Network
• Tom Stokes, Director, Climate Crisis Coalition
• Michael Dorsey, Dartmouth College, author and lecturer
• Ronnie Cummins, National Director, Organic Consumers Association

Join hundreds of activists for the Earth outside the State Dept. next Friday, Sept. 28th at noon. Protest climate disrupter George Bush who will be speaking inside to a conference of the 17 major carbon emitters of the world. Bush has called this conference to try to undercut international negotiations underway to come up with a stronger treaty to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, something urgently needed. Bush will attempt to line up countries behind useless "voluntary" measures and huge subsidies for non-existent "clean coal" and nuclear power.

The noon rally will include Van Jones of the Ella Baker Center for Human rights, other speakers and music. More information can be found at http://www.climateemergency.org. And to find out about participation in nonviolent civil disobedience on the morning of the Sept. 27th first day of the conference contact Ted Glick at: usajointheworld@igc.org, or 301-891-6723.

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.

This September 28, at "Taking on the Torturers," War Resisters League will give its 42nd Peace Award to the Center for Constitutional Rights and the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition in honor of their crucial work in defense of human rights.

CCR has fought since 2001 for the rights to freedom from torture and to habeas corpus legal proceedings for the illegally incarcerated at the U.S. Naval Base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba; TASSC has protested the use of torture at Guantánamo and elsewhere and lobbied Congress to repeal the Bush administration acts that essentially legalized torture.

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.

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GlynnPeace to Display Memorial: "Georgians Killed in the Iraq War”

WHERE: Mary Ross Park next to Farmer’s Market (Bay Street at the docks)
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2007, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

GlynnPeace, a local organization working for the immediate withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq, will display a memorial honoring the 117* Georgians killed so far in the Iraq War. The display will consist of military helmets identifying the home towns where they resided. The helmets will be placed on white stakes and arranged in rows as in military cemeteries. Flags and appropriate music – e.g. taps – are planned as part of the ceremony.

GlynnPeace will also have an information booth in the Farmer’s Market as part of a fund-raising event that includes the sale of hot dogs.

National March on Washington SEPT 29

Stop the War at Home & Abroad
Troops Out Now!
Impeach Bush & Cheney for War Crimes!

from Protest to Resistance...
It's time to Occupy the Occupiers!

It's time to turn up the heat! Funding for the criminal war in Iraq will expire on October 1. The month of September will see the next big struggle over war funding, but this time the antiwar movement needs to be there to demand the immediate cut off of all war funding.

We have all seen that the Democratic leadership in Congress, despite being elected with a clear mandate to end the war, has completely capitulated to the Bush Administration. We cannot wait for politicians to end the war.

The Impeach/End the War/No Iran War/Etc. Car Caravan will take to the streets again this Saturday. We are calling for MASSIVE support for this getogether to drive home the need for immediate action and attention to the serious position that we find ourselves in America, regarding the attention given to the report of possible stepped-up military action that could happen in the Middle East; the consequences would be quite grave to say the least.

JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL MASSACHUSETTS GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP GATHERING WITH NORMAN SOLOMON and JEFF COHEN

Jeff Cohen is the founder of FAIR, the national media watch group based in New York and currently serves on the National Advisory Board for Progressive Democrats of America. He has appeared regularly on national television and radio. He has been a commentator/panelist on all three cable news channels, as a daily contributor on MSNBC in 2002-2003, a weekly panelist on the Fox News Channel's "News Watch" from 1997-2002, and a co-host of CNN's "Crossfire" in 1996. He has been a talk radio host and a guest on such programs and outlets as "Larry King Live," "Today," "Donahue," "Crossfire," "Hardball," "Reliable Sources," C-SPAN and NPR. He was senior producer at MSNBC's "Donahue."

This week: a focus on the legalization of torture – an internationally recognized crime against humanity.

Hyde Park World Can’t Wait will meet afterwards at Veggies to Go (1375 E. 53rd Street) at 4:00 pm. We need you to make this happen so we hope to see you there!

Cinema Under The Stars PRESENT 'Occupation 101'

T I M E
Potluck dinner starts at 6 pm
Film and discussion starts at 7 pm

L O C A T I O N
Pheasant Hill Farm
479 Cold Canyon Rd
Monte Nido, CA 91302

Tel 818 222-1494

Film Site: occupation101.com

D I R E C T I O N S

From PCH:
Take Malibu Canyon thru the tunnel Turn Right on Piuma

From 101:
Take Las Virgenes 6 miles
Turn Left on Piuma (next light after Mulholland)
Turn Left on Cold Canyon (third street on Piuma)
Turn left on private road just after Saddle Peak Lodge
Entrance to farm is at end of rd.

479 Cold Canyon Rd. - Ample parking on property

Please join us for a regular meeting PDA Orange County Chapter September Meeting to discuss. . .
Regional and Local Events, Actions, and Policy

Thanks for all you're doing!

In Unity and Peace,

Dr Bill
DrBill@pdamerica.org

Please become a PDA "sustaining member". You can now have your contribution processed automatically each month by going to: https://www.pdamerica.org/donate.php

Progressive Democrats of America is a grassroots PAC that works both inside the Democratic Party and outside in movements for peace and justice. Our goal: Extend the victory of Nov. 2006 into a permanent, progressive majority.

Mark Your Calendars - Details coming soon!

Keep Space for Peace Week - Oct. 1 - 8, 2006 –
International Days of Protest to Stop the Militarization of Space

Space - A Global Commons to Benefit All -
NOT the U.S. Domain for Pre-Emptive Wars & Domination