The MN Twin Cities say No to War. Action on 9/4 and beyond
The Peace Bridge Vigil this week will be focused on opposing US intervention in Syria. It is organized by WAMM & the Twin Cities Peace Campaign. It is every Wednesday from 5-6pm.
Please also call your member of Congress this week. They vote on September 9th and need your input! For contact info on your member of Congress go to: http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml.
Tell Congress: Vote NO on War! No U.S. Military Intervention in Syria!
ANTI-WAR PROTEST
Saturday, September 7, from 12:30 – 1:30 PM @ Hiawatha Ave and Lake Street, Minneapolis
Gather along the sidewalks at East Lake Street and 22nd Ave through Hiawatha Ave at this very busy intersection near the Midtown Farmers Market to be part of a visible anti-war presence. The U.S. Congress will vote soon on the White House plans for military intervention in Syria. The U.S. is sending warships, including an aircraft carrier, for military intervention, despite overwhelming opposition from the U.S. public. U.S. war and intervention can not bring peace and justice. Across the country, protests will be held on September 7 to say no to military intervention in Syria. Join the Minneapolis event.
Initiated by Minnesota Peace Action Coalition. Endorsed by Anti-War Committee, Twin Cities Peace Campaign, Veterans for Peace and Women Against Military Madness. For more information 612-522-1861 or 612-827-5364. https://www.facebook.com/events/560265727343921/
Volunteer Day: Help Us Make a Banner to Take to Chicago to Protest Drones!
Saturday, September 14th @ 1pm @ the Anti-War Committee office #4, 4200 Cedar Avenue, Minneapolis
On September 28th we're off to Chicago to protest US drone warfare at Boeing headquarters. Help us make a banner for the MN contingent! Even if you can't come to the protest help send a message to Boeing!
Drone Protest at Camp Ripley
Sunday, September 15 from 11 am - 1pm at the main gate of Camp Ripley, home to a $4 million drone training facility, 15000 Highway 115 Little Falls, MN 56345
While Camp Ripley holds it annual open house to promote itself as a "good neighbor" and allow area families to explore a humvee, tank and helicopter display we will be saying NO to drone surveillance, NO to drone terror warfare and NO to military spending! Our event will be followed by a potluck at Morrison County Park. Organized by the Brainerd Area Coalition for Peace and Little Falls Partners for Peace. FFI at www.brainerdpeace.org
Annual WAMM Silent Auction
Sunday, September 22, 2013 5 to 8 p.m. • Bidding closes at 7 p.m. St. Joan of Arc 4537 Third Avenue South, Minneapolis
ADMISSION: $10-$30 (suggested donation, no one turned away) Reserve a table for eight in advance for $25 per person. Enjoy a complimentary buffet from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Bid on over 300 items such as restaurant gift certificates, gourmet dinners, health and wellness services, art, CDs, vacation homes, books, clothing items, and more. Supervised children’s activities. Hot Buys Table. Live Entertainment. Contact WAMM for more information 612 827 5364 or wamm@mtn.org, WomenAgainstMilitaryMadness.org.
Protest: 3 Years Too Many! End the Investigation of Anti-War & International Solidarity Activists Now!
Tuesday, September 24 @ 4:30 @ the Federal Building @ 4th St. and 4th Ave in Downtown Minneapolis.
In September 2010, FBI agents raided the homes and offices of Minneapolis & Chicago activists, investigating them for “material support for terrorism.” Demand an end to the bogus investigation & unite against the growing wave of political repression. Stand with the anti-war 23, targeted Arabs and Muslims like the Holy Land 5, jailed people’s attorney Lynne Stewart, and whistleblowers Chelsea Manning and Edward Snowden. Organized by the MN Committee to Stop FBI Repression. Endorsed by the Anti-War Committee. FFI: https://www.facebook.com/events/206605252838031/
Join the Anti-War Committee & WAMM at the Midwest Action Against Drones in Chicago! End Drone Warfare Abroad and Drone Spying at Home!
Saturday & Sunday, September 28 & 29 in Chicago, IL
Saturday, September 28: Leave early in the morning from the Twin Cities to go to Chicago to protest Boeing - the 2nd largest weapons manufacturer in the country. The Chicago rally at Millennium Park in Chicago starts at 3pm and followed by a march to Boeing Headquarters to say NO to drones!
Sunday, September 29: On Sunday attend the Building the Movement Against Drones Conference, 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Kent College of Law, 525 W. Adams. Vans will leave for home after the conference, returning late Sunday night.
· $40 per ticket to ride the van
· Scholarships available
· Bring your own food or food money
· Housing available
For more information about the protest & conference: http://midwestactionagainstdrones.wordpress.com.
For more information or to reserve a seat in the protest or the van call WAMM at 612.827.5364 or email the AWC at info@antiwarcommittee.org.
Can’t go but want to help someone else go? Send a donation to the AWC with Chicago in the memo line to 4200 Cedar Ave. #4, Minneapolis, MN 55407. You can also donate online for our scholarship fund at antiwarcommittee.org.
Let’s show Boeing that we’re not MN nice – we’re MAD (Minnesotans Against Drones)!!
Why Boeing? Boeing is the 2nd largest weapons manufacturer in the country and has its national headquarters in Chicago. This protest gives us the opportunity to take our voice directly to the company that has helped kill so many people. Boeing currently makes surveillance drones and is competing to get a Pentagon contract to make the “Phantom Ray”. Come with us to Chicago to say NO to the next generation of killer drones!
Update from Iraq: Sami Rasouli
Tuesday, October 1 @ 7pm Hospitality Hall at St. Joan of Arc Church, 4537 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
Sami Rasouli will be coming to the Twin Cities in mid-September. We are looking forward to getting some firsthand information about the ongoing violence in Iraq, and the effect it is having on the people and their efforts to rebuild the country after ten years of sanctions and war. Organized by the Twin Cities Peace Campaign.
Protest: U.S. Troops & Drones OUT of Afghanistan Now!
Saturday, October 5, 1pm @ Hiawatha Ave. & Lake St, Minneapolis
October 2013 marks 12 years of war in Afghanistan, the longest war in US history. Join with us to demand an end to this war. Organized by the MN Peace Action Coalition. Endorsed by the AWC. FFI: https://www.facebook.com/events/712141125466855/
Malalai Joya Speaks Out
Tuesday, October 15 @ Augsburg. More information will be forthcoming shortly.
Malalai Joya, frequently called "the bravest women in Afghanistan," will be in Minneapolis on Tuesday, October 15, as part of a several-city tour in the U.S. This will be Malalai's second visit to our community. She has been an outspoken critic of the war and a staunch advocate of Afghan women. Her topic will be War, Women and Drones. The event will be held at Augsburg College. Organized by the Women Against Military Madness and the Twin Cities Peace Action Coalition. Endorsed by the Anti-War Committee.
Emergency Response to New or Escalating U.S. Military Intervention
In the event of U.S. military intervention in Syria or Iran, a major escalation of the U.S. drone wars in Pakistan or Yemen, or military action in yet some other country, there will be a demonstration at the Federal Bldg in Mpls at 3rd Ave and 4th St. It will be the same day at 4:30 PM if the announcement is made before noon. If made after noon it will be the next day at 4:30 PM. Watch for an email announcement. For information call WAMM 612- 827-5364. The emergency response call is initiated by the Minnesota Peace Action Coalition and endorsed by the Anti-War Committee.
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