FLORIDA Solidarity PROTESTS this TUESDAY March 15 -- list of "Defend The Dream" events!!

[nashville_brook]

Hey everyone -- we have less than 60 days to impact this legislative session in Tallahassee, while also getting our message out about Federal budgets and workers' rights issues. MoveOn.org is sponsoring a nationwide "Defend The Dream" action. Can you come out and play? Use the links to RSVP an event in your area! If your area isn't listed (Jacksonville, I'm talking to you), you can also sign up to host one!

PS -- Please kick and rec for visibility!

Republicans in Congress are holding the middle class hostage—proposing a federal budget that would would cut 700,000 to 1 million jobs from our communities and slash funding to support preschool and college students, pregnant women, unemployed workers, and much more. This isn't a budget, it's a slap in the face to the public workers, services, and institutions making the American Dream possible. We have until the March 18 budget deadline to push Congress in another direction.

ORLANDO
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream Rally
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113250&id=

Lake Eola Park- Northeast Corner
212 Eola Parkway
Orlando, FL 32801
Directions: Parking along side streets. Also, at the Orange County Library parking garage on the southwest side of Lake Eola. Closer to the NE corner would be a rough lot parking area near Robinson and Summerlin, adjacent to a school.
Hosted by Falcon Taylor
Description This is a people's rally. We are the working people who live in the paycheck-to-paycheck world. We stand in solidarity with our elderly neighbors who need "Meals on Wheels", our poor & minority children who need "Head Start" programs, our sisters who need affordable women's health clinics, & our public education system & all its dedicated employees. WE WILL BE HEARD!!!


CRESCENT CITY
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Grassroots Unity
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113209&id=

Byrd & Clear Lake Road CC
111 Clear Lake Rd
Crescent City, FL 32112
Directions: Highway US 17 to Junction road west to Union Ave north to Byrd road west across Railroad tracks to first driveway on the right.
Hosted by Joe Snodgrass
Description Unity and Solidarity and the discussion of solutions how to achieve it.


SPRING HILL
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the dream
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113155&id=

Hernando County Library, Spring Hill Branch. Between Mariner Blvd and Waterfall Drive
9220 Spring Hill Drive
Spring Hill, FL 34608
Hosted by Samar Hennawi
Description The Florida legislature is planning for more education cuts. They are also considering reducing collective bargaining benefits for teachers. We need to send a message to our legislatures that the future of our children depends on the quality of education they get. With continuing cuts and eliminating collective bargaining benefits to our teachers, our children education will suffer. Hernando County is already suffering from deteriorating education standards, we cannot afford to slip down any further.


TAMPA
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream Rally
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113177&id=

Sam M. Gibbons Federal Couthouse
801 N. Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
Hosted by Steven Brown, Walt Seely, Catherine Seely, Catherine Seely
Description Defend the Dream Rally against federal draconian budget cuts.


CLEARWATER
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM DEFEND THE DREAM
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113329&id=

Corner of McMullen Booth Rd. and State Road 580
3000 State Road 580
Clearwater, FL 33761
Directions: 19 NORTH TO 580 EAST OR McMULLEN BOOTH TO 580
PARK IN COUNTRYSIDE H.S. PARKING LOT
WALK THROUGH FENCE TO EVENT ON THE CORNER
Hosted by SHELLY LEONARD
Description The American middle class is under attack. Republicans in DC want to shut down the government if they don't get their right to cut things we need, Republicans in Wisconsin are doing the same, and we all know what our Governor/Medicare-fraudster is doing here in Florida. We have had enough! We are rallying at the corner of 580 and McMullen-Booth Road (near Countryside High School) to send a message to Rick Scott, to our legislature, and to Washington that we won't take this anymore. We rallied on the 26th, we will rally on the 15th, and we will keep rallying until they get the message. I've had enough and I know you have too! Join us on the 15th to Defend The Dream and Save The American Middle Class!


GAINESVILLE
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Save the American Dream! The Gainesville Uprising
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113135&id=

13th St. and University Ave.
1250 West University Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
Hosted by Karen Epple, Aaron T. Dossey, Ph.D., Fred Pratt
Description Join us to stand up against the Congressional budget cuts that are threatening our jobs our lives and our country. These draconion cuts target the elderly, the disabled, pregnant women, children and our educational system and will cost up to a million jobs. These cuts are based on a false choice because the corporations and the wealthy aren't contributing their fair share and make none of the sacrifices. State governors are attacking the few remaining workers' rights by dismantling the unions that are the last defenders of the people who are the downtrodden majority of this country. We must stand up for ourselves and those who cannot stand up for themselves!!!


SARASOTA
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113559&id=

Near dog park and schools
7299 Proctor Rd
Sarasota, FL 34241
Hosted by Deborah Hobson
Description United we stand divided we fall, together we stand strong to create one voice for all working men, women and our children's Future. Our right to a good education, Fair pay to provide excellent service and our right to protect and live our dream. The American dream for every family , Every working women and man across our great country that our fathers before us set in place shall remain in place.Our Right for our voice to be heard. Let our voices ring loud and clear from state to state.


LEHIGH ACRES
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:00 PM Public Servants Solidarity (unions welcome!
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113283&id=

Corners of Alabama Rd & Homestead
Corners of Alabama Rd & Homestead Rd.
Lehigh Acres, FL 33936
Directions: Take Colonial/Lee Blvd. east from I-75 serveral miles to Homestead Rd., make a right onto Homestead Rd. and travel about 1/2 mile and then park in Winn Dixie shopping center parking lot a feew hundred yards from corner of Alabama Rd & Homestead Rd.
Hosted by Dana
Description States like OH, MI and WI are pressing foward with our democracy and we need to join them to help steer the course of our country and protect our rights as public servants and those most affected by these attacks on the middle class workers in Florida. This will be a peaceful visibility/educational event that will not impeed traffic or threaten public safety, but raise awareness that EVERYONE will be hurt by the proposed budget cuts by our govenor.

Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream - 149 miles away
Downtown WPB, Library Courtyard
411 Clematis St
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
Directions: There are parking facilities nearby, ramped garages, meters, and private lots.
Hosted by Barbara Phillippi
Description You know the right wing agenda - now it's time to take a stand. If the government "shuts down," because of Republican obstruction, every citizen will be affected. Join citizens from all over middle America. It's your turn; speak up, get off the fence, and be personally involved! THANX!


WEST PALM BEACH
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream Rally
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113462&id=

Collier County Public Library Headquarters
2385 Orange Blossom Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Directions: Corner of Airport Road and Orange Blossom Drive. Naples Library Headquarters. Across from Italian American Club.
Hosted by Karen & John Dwyer
Description On Tuesday, March 15, MoveOn.org is mobilizing 600 rallies across America to “Defend the Dream.” JOIN US in Naples to say NO to the Republicans’ massive budget cuts. They plan to cut education, health care, veterans’ benefits, student aid, assistance to new mothers and infants, preschool programs, cancer research as well as zero out funding for National Public Radio. And that’s not all! With $100 billion in cuts, their budget strikes at the very heart of programs that nearly every American depends on—all the while giving tax breaks to corporations and millionaires. Now is the time to take a stand! We’ll gather at one of the places hardest hit by the GOP budget—the Headquarters of Collier County Public Libraries. We’ll say NO to cuts in social services and YES to corporate taxes! Defend the American Dream—which for us means a high quality of life for everyone, no exceptions! Bring signs and banners (or use ours). Invite your friends. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact


HOLLYWOOD
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:00 PM DEFEND THE DREAM
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113482&id=

RALLY AT SOUTH BROWARD HIGH SCHOOL
1901 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY
HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020
Hosted by CONNIE LYND
Description Rally against the right wing Republican assault on our rights and living standards. From Wisconsin to Florida people are taking a stand.
Republicans in Congress are holding the middle class hostage—proposing a federal budget that would would cut 700,000 to 1 million jobs from our communities and slash funding to support preschool and college students, pregnant women, unemployed workers, and much more. This isn't a budget, it's a slap in the face to the public workers, services, and institutions making the American Dream possible. We have until the March 18 budget... deadline to push Congress in another direction.
So after work on Tuesday, March 15, we're mobilizing Defend the Dream events in all 50 states at our schools, libraries, fire stations, hospitals, and parks to stand up against Republican attacks. If we can mobilize thousands of people again for a national day of action before the March 18 deadline, we'll give progressive fighters in Congress a better chance to stave of


HALLANDALE
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:00 PM Standing together for the Working Men & Women of Florida
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113493&id=

SE corner of Hallandale beach Blvd & U S 1 ( Federal Hwy.)
SW corner of Hallandale Beach Blvd And US 1 (Federal Highway) Next to The Forks Restaurant
Hallandale, FL 33009
Directions: from I-95 EAST ON HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD. UNTIL THE CORNER OF US-1 (FEDERAL HWY.)
FROM MIAMI on US-1 North until Hallandale Beach Blvd.
From Hollywood US-1 South until Hallandale beach Blvd.
Hosted by Ralph Suarez
Description We will be waving signs and requesting paser bys to Honk their horns in Support of our Police officers,Firemen,Teachers and all our Public employees as well as the right to have Collective bargaining which makes our Middle class what it has been.

MIAMI
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113171&id=

Torch of Friendship, Bayfront Park on Biscayne Blvd
301 North Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33132
Directions: From North Miami take I95 south and go East to Biscayne. Take the Biscayne exit and go south. There is public parking for a modest fee at the Miami Dade College located at 300 NE 2nd Ave. 33132. You can take the metrorail and get off at the govenment center and then take the people mover and get off at the College Bayfront Park station.
Hosted by Maria Baeza
Description On Tuesday, March 15, we're mobilizing Defend the Dream gatherings in communities across America. We'll join together at schools, libraries, fire stations, and parks to defend our community institutions against Republican threats.
If we can mobilize thousands of people to rise up in support of programs like Head Start and health clinics, we can expose Republicans in their home districts. We'll also give our progressive champions in Congress more leverage to fight for a budget that invests in the American Dream.


DELRAY BEACH
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 4:00 PM Defend the American Dream
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113165&id=

Corner of Atlantic Ave and Swinton Blvd. in Delray Beach
Corner Swinton and Atlantic Ave
DelRay Beach, FL 33445
Hosted by Peter Becker
Description The Republican party is mounting an unprecedented assault on the American Dream. Under the guise of fiscal responsibility and funded by the Koch brothers, they propose a budget that will defund programs that help normal Americans while they lower taxes on corporations and the wealthy. We must speak out let the politicians know that we vote and we won't vote for them if they pass this destructive budget.

NAPLES
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream Rally
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113273&id=

Collier County Public Library Headquarters
2385 Orange Blossom Drive
Naples, FL 34109
Directions: Corner of Airport Road and Orange Blossom Drive. Naples Library Headquarters. Across from Italian American Club.
Hosted by Karen & John Dwyer
Description On Tuesday, March 15, MoveOn.org is mobilizing 600 rallies across America to “Defend the Dream.” JOIN US in Naples to say NO to the Republicans’ massive budget cuts. They plan to cut education, health care, veterans’ benefits, student aid, assistance to new mothers and infants, preschool programs, cancer research as well as zero out funding for National Public Radio. And that’s not all! With $100 billion in cuts, their budget strikes at the very heart of programs that nearly every American depends on—all the while giving tax breaks to corporations and millionaires. Now is the time to take a stand! We’ll gather at one of the places hardest hit by the GOP budget—the Headquarters of Collier County Public Libraries. We’ll say NO to cuts in social services and YES to corporate taxes! Defend the American Dream—which for us means a high quality of life for everyone, no exceptions! Bring signs and banners (or use ours). Invite your friends. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Contact

TALLAHASSEE
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 5:30 PM Defend the Dream in Tallahassee
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113470&id=

Kleman Plaza
350 S. Duval St.
Tallahassee, FL 32301
Directions: Parking available in Kleman Plaza main parking lot. If a person with a disability requires an accommodation to participate or if special seating arrangements are needed, requests should be made to the event coordinator seventy-two (72) hours prior to the event.
Hosted by Lindsey Parsons
Description Come out and show your opposition to the agenda of the far right wing currently running the legislature and governor's office in Florida and in other states around the country. The teachers, professors, police officers, educators, wildlife workers, public health workers, and other hard working, middle class, public servants are in danger of slipping out of the middle class with the proposed changes to the Florida pension system and benefits. This will cascade to local businesses who will lose revenue, killing jobs rather than creating them. Come out to defend the American Dream in Tallahassee, Florida, and the country.

PENSACOLA
Tuesday, 15 Mar 2011, 4:30 PM Defend the Dream
http://pol.moveon.org/event/events/event.html?event_id=113264&id=

Downtown Pensacola
Intersection of Garden St. & Palofox St.
Pensacola, FL 32501
Hosted by Gabrielle Wilson
Description Close to the Federal Courthouse where Judge Roger Vinson made his ruling against The Afordable Health Care Act. Near the Chamber of Commerce and the Office Of State Rep. Clay Ford.

EVENT SPONSORS

[DirkGently]

1. Excellent. We NEED this. Thanks for posting, NB.

[nashville_brook]

2. see you at Eola Park!

[DirkGently]

3. Take some of those pics of yours, please.

[nashville_brook]

4. unrecc'ing this? really? why not step up and state what you have against solidarity...

[DirkGently]

5. Well, for one thing, solidarty IS hard to spell. I personally find that threatening. 8)

[nashville_brook]

8. Workers must untie by dog!

[The Backlash Cometh]

6. 5th recommend

[nashville_brook]

7. much obliged...btw...

we're passing that manuscript back and forth. slow going b/c i've picked up some freelance and have been working 50+ hours a week at the day job. had a discussion with boss this week about helping to ratchet things back down to manageable, not that that will have much effect, but at least the message is out there -- :)

[DirkGently]

9. Be nice to see a distinct DU presence out there. Is there a DU Solidarity shirt or something?

[UncleTomsEvilBrother]

10. Nice!

See you in Tallahassee!

[nashville_brook]

11. yay Panhandle!!

[DirkGently]

12. Florida can do SO much better than it has been. We do have good people here, it turns out.

[ChiciB1]

13. WOW! One In Sarasota!! Unbelievable! Anyone Here Willing To Go With

me?? This isn't too far away and I'm really blown away that THIS would happen in THIS Ruby Red County. Would REAllY, REALLY LOVE to meet up with a group to go together. If anyone is interested I live south of Sarasota, close to Venice and want to attend. I'm tired of going to events all by my lonesome, but will do it AGAIN if I have to. PM me if you are interested.

THANK YOU!

[nashville_brook]

14. morning kickee