Iraq War Protests

Beginning of Year 2 of the Iraq Moratorium

Chip — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:14:19 -0400

Start: 09/19/2008 - 12:00am

End: 09/19/2008 - 11:59pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Friday, September 19, marks the beginning of Year Two for the Iraq Moratorium.

It has been a long year, as the war, the occupation and the killing in Iraq drags on, despite our efforts to bring it to an end.

"It's got to stop! We've got to stop it!" was the phrase we used in launching the Iraq Moratorium a year ago. It rings as true today as it did then. We must keep organizing. We must keep the pressure on, no matter what happens in the November elections, until this bloodshed has ended and all of the troops are home.

Since the Moratorium began a year ago, we've listed more than 1,300 events in 41 states and 256 communities on our website. And those are just the ones we know about. Every month, we hear about others who are taking action on the Third Friday of the month, but haven't listed the events.

Which brings us to the point: We'd like to hear from you about what you are planning for Friday, September 19, whether it is your regular street corner vigil or something special you have planned.

Some events are already posted on our new website, www.IraqMoratorium.com Please check to see if yours is there, and whether the information listed is correct. If it's not there, or you want to add or correct it, please send the details of your event to MoratoriumIraq@gmail.com.

Please include the sponsoring group(s), time, specific location, and any comments or details you'd like to include. The transition to a new website, logo and content has had its share of problems, but we're continuing to improve it every day. Your participation is crucial; we are primarily a clearinghouse for information from local organizers. Please make sure your info is included.

We'd also welcome your comments, suggestions and ideas about where the Iraq Moratorium should go from here. If you have some thoughts about that, please share them.

Thanks for all that you do.

For the Iraq Moratorium,

Bill Christofferson
www.IraqMoratorium.com

Nationwide: A Million Doors for Peace Coalition

Chip — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 08:50:36 -0400

Start: 09/20/2008 - 12:00am

End: 09/20/2008 - 11:59pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

A coalition working to end the war in Iraq announced it is organizing the year’s largest anti-war mobilization. Million Doors for Peace, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 20, will ask one million Americans to sign petitions urging the next Congress to bring U.S. troops home from Iraq within one year.

The action combines the best of grassroots activism and support from the netroots. The campaign will allow tens of thousands of volunteers to download a neighborhood “walk list” for the coalition website. The volunteers will then use this public information talk to and identify neighbors who oppose the Iraq war and will join the efforts to end the war. Please join this effort, click here.

Organizers said Million Doors for Peace is unique in the history of anti-war movements because instead of bringing tens of thousands of people together for one visible protest, participants will be organizing on the ground across the U.S., with an eye toward one-on-one public education and influencing members of Congress.

“This will be the largest anti-war mobilization effort of 2008,” said Tom Swan of USAction and director of Iraq Campaign 2008. “But instead of coming together in one place, such as the National Mall, we are going to go talk to people where they live. When the next Congress is seated early next year, we want one million people to remind them that Americans strongly oppose this war and it’s time to responsibly end it.”

Leslie Cagan, National Coordinator of United for Peace and Justice, said, "The antiwar sentiment throughout the country has never been stronger. To help bring greater visibility to the depth of opposition to the war in Iraq, on Sept. 20th the Million Doors for Peace project will put thousands of people out on the streets in communities in all 50 states. This massive, national mobilization will send a clear message: it is time to bring all the troops home!"

Progressive Democrats of America National Director Tim Carpenter said, "PDA is pleased to participate in this coalition, which is employing an inside/outside strategy--raising awareness inside Congress by working outside the beltway energizing citizens to demand a swift and orderly end to U.S. military involvement in Iraq. Only then will we be able to address human needs at home--guaranteed health care for all, green energy, and jobs."

The coalition organizing Million Doors for Peace includes: Catholics United, Cities for Peace, MoveOn.org, Pax Christi USA, Peace Action, Progressive Accountability, Progressive Democrats of America, United for Peace & Justice, USAction & TrueMajority.org, Voters for Peace and Win Without War.
Combined, the coalition boasts a membership in the millions and several hundred state and local affiliates. The overarching goal of recruiting over one million war opponents is to broaden and expand the nation’s anti-war constituency so that when the next Congress will hear anti-war voices louder than ever.

“Million Doors for Peace takes the anti-war movement in a new direction,” Swan said. “Each year during the Iraq war, we have seen large anti-war demonstrations in Washington and around the country. This year the tactics and strategy are different. Instead of gathering in one place, we will be in every state in the country. We will meet people on their front door steps in order to expand the anti-war constituency in this country and remind our leaders of America’s anti-war sentiment. The cost of this war has been too great.”

“When Congress returns next year, members will have to answer to constituents determined to bring a responsible, certain end to this seemingly endless war,” Cagan concluded. “Too many people have died, and precious resources have been squandered while America’s needs at home have gone unmet.”

IA, Cedar Falls: Free Screening of "Uncovered: The War on Iraq"

Chip — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:39:16 -0400

Start: 08/14/2008 - 6:30pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

If you can, watch these clips. I hope to see you all at the library.

As they say, "democracy is not a spectator sport". Please RSVP.

http://www.truthuncovered.com/clips.php

HOSTED BY: Anne Johnson. Tickets are FREE. RSVP required.

For more details and to RSVP, please visit: http://uncovered.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/11068

About the film:

In his documentary feature, UNCOVERED: The War on Iraq, filmmaker Robert Greenwald chronicles the Bush Administration's determined quest to invade Iraq following the events of September 11, 2001. The film deconstructs the administration's case for war through interviews with U.S intelligence and defense officials, foreign service experts, and U.N. weapons inspectors -- including a former CIA director, a former ambassador to Saudi Arabia and even President Bush's Secretary of the Army. Their analyses and conclusions are sobering, and often disturbing, regardless of one's political affiliations.

Since this film was first released in November 2003 via thousands of house parties organized by MoveOn.org, the issues addressed have become well known, and the arguments made by the experts in the film have been well documented in the traditional media.

To learn more, or find another screening to attend, please visit: http://uncovered.bravenewtheaters.com/

NY, Manhasset: No More! Bring the Troops Home!

Chip — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:28:22 -0400

Start: 08/06/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 08/06/2008 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Westminster Women in Black Peace Stand

BBinMD — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 09:45:31 -0400

Start: 07/26/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 07/26/2008 - 3:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

This is a bi-weekly peace stand that is sponsored by the Westminster Women in Black.

This stand has been going on for six (6) long years and the participants are against the war in Iraq and any future wars being started by the current adminostration.

During the protest, we must adhere to specific City of Westminster cods for demonstration.

We must stand at least 10 feet apart
We must stand as close to the curb as possible to avoid blocking pedestrian traffic.
We may not block any crosswalks

However we are able to hand out materials to people that wish to receive such documentation, but we may not enter the roadway to give the material to motor vehicle operators.

If you would like to join us and would like some more information about this stand. Please contact me at brad.brown@carrollcountyprogressives.com and I will get back to you just as soon as possible.

You may also visit www.carrollcountyprogressives.com for information that will be noted there as well.

Sincerely,

Brad Brown, Founder
Carroll County Progressives
Baltimore County Progressives

VA, Richmond: Protest Cheney at Richmond Fundraiser

Chip — Thu, 29 May 2008 20:08:50 -0400

Start: 05/30/2008 - 5:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Vice President Cheney will be in Richmond TOMORROW!

Tomorrow (Friday, May 30th) Cheney will be speaking at a Republican Party fundraiser at the Richmond Convention Center at 6PM. Protesters will begin gathering in front of the Convention Center between 5:00 and 5:30 PM.

Cheney, the architect of the criminal neocon agenda, needs to know that Richmonders do not share his world view. Drop what you're doing and spread the word. This is a big one. Please don't let the rest of the world think Richmond welcomes war criminals.

More on his visit: http://www.rpv.org/node/1666

Contact: 804-240-4206

CA, Berkeley: Debate: Why Are Military Recruiters In Our Schools and Our Communities? What Are They Recruiting For?

Chip — Tue, 27 May 2008 17:12:09 -0400

Start: 05/29/2008 - 7:00pm

End: 05/29/2008 - 9:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

DEBATE:
Why Are Military Recruiters In Our Schools
and Our Communities?
What Are They Recruiting For?

Cindy Sheehan, Gold Star Mother
vs.
Recruiting Officer for the U.S. Armed Forces

Audience Q & A to follow
All Ages Welcome

(A special invititation to Youth, Students, and Their Families and Loved Ones!)

A storm of controversy has erupted over recent protests against the Marines Recruiting Station in downtown Berkeley. With no end in sight to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and a new war against Iran looming -- all the major presidential candidates agree on a significant expansion of U.S. military forces. What do you know about these questions? What do you think? Come hear a two-sided debate between one of the country's most well-known anti-war leaders and the military recruiters themselves. Bring your friends, your family, your opinions, and your questions.

Donation $5-10 sliding scale, $3 Youth/Students
(No one turned away for lack of funds)

This debate presented by The World Can't Wait - Drive Out the Bush Regime!, SF Bay Area Chapter and will be taped by KPFA 94.1 FM for later broadcast.

Wheelchair accessible

For more info, or to reserve seats, call: (415) 864-5153 or email: sf@worldcantwait.org

AZ, Mesa: Protest Bush in Mesa!

Chip — Sat, 24 May 2008 22:19:03 -0400

Start: 05/27/2008 - 2:00pm

End: 05/27/2008 - 4:13pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

PROTEST BUSH IN MESA

Defense Contractor Silverado Cable Company

corner of 1st Avenue and Dobson Rd. (south of Main Street and Dobson Road) in Mesa.

Parking available in shopping mail on Dobson between Main and 1st Avenue, Mesa.

For more information call 480-894-2024 or e-mail endthewarcoalition@cox.net, codepinkphx@yahoo.com, dan@pdamerica.org, or go to http://www.azpeace.org

CA, Sacramento: Controversial 120,000 flag Memorial Day display honoring Iraq War dead approved

Chip — Sat, 24 May 2008 12:01:17 -0400

Start: 05/26/2008 - 10:00am

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

Controversial 120,000 flag Memorial Day display honoring Iraq War dead approved; volunteers will begin setting flags Saturday

SACRAMENTO – A special, but controversial Memorial Day display of 120,000 flags to commemorate the human death toll of the war in Iraq will begin to take shape here on Capitol Mall Saturday when a small army of volunteers will show up to start placing the flags in the ground.

There will be a news briefing SATURDAY at 9:30 a.m. at 9th & Capitol Mall when volunteers begin the 2-day task. The display is expected to be completed no later than Memorial Day.

A special ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Memorial Day/MONDAY at 9th & Capitol Mall.

The approval for the display – which will fill all of the grassy medians along seven blocks of Capitol Mall – took not one, but two, votes of the Sacramento City Council this week after the city reneged on a permit for the display.

After an appeal and arguments by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Sacramento, and veterans, the city council voted to override its staff and consider the medians a "public forum," directing city staff to approve the permit immediately.

Sponsors said permit approval for the flag exhibit – part of a traveling display which has been allowed in other U.S. cities, including Portland, OR and Boulder, CO. – was assured by the city nearly 6 weeks ago, but city staff changed its mind with little notice.

City Councilperson Ray Treatheway, a Vietnam War veteran, initiated the successful vote. Mayor Heather Fargo cast the deciding vote, when the first tally resulted in one vote shy of the required five votes. The final vote was 5-3.

Contact: Cres Vellucci, Veterans for Peace 916/996-9170

NY, NYC: TRUE CRIMES: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND THE DEVASTATION OF IRAQ

Chip — Tue, 20 May 2008 17:54:06 -0400

Start: 06/03/2008 - 7:00pm

Timezone: Etc/GMT-5

TRUE CRIMES: THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND THE DEVASTATION OF IRAQ

With Seymour Hersh, Jeremy Scahill, Chris Hedges and Laila Al-Arian

Tickets are available at the Town Hall Box Office (www.the-townhall-nyc.org) or at Ticketmaster (212-307-4100 / www.ticketmaster.com)

Join bestselling author JEREMY SCAHILL, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer CHRIS HEDGES, journalist LAILA AL-ARIAN, and The New Yorker's SEYMOUR HERSH, as they go behind the headlines to tell the untold story of the occupation of Iraq, the daily plight of Iraqi civilians, and the ongoing role of private mercenaries in America's "War on Terror."

The event is a dual book launch for Collateral Damage: America's War Against Iraqi Civilians by Chris Hedges and Laila Al-Arian, and the updated paperback edition of Blackwater: The Rise of the World's Most Powerful Mercenary Army by Jeremy Scahill.

The conversation will be followed by audience questions and a book signing.

Co-sponsored by The Nation, Public Concern Foundation, Democracy Now!, The Indypendent, CERSC, Democrats.com, Veterans for Common Sense, Peace Action New York, Alternet and Tricycle.