NavigationMarch on the RNC to Stop the War
Organizations from around the country have endorsed the call for this important demonstration. We say:
Click here to read more on why we are marching, and who will join us. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War 1313 5th St SE #112C Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.379.3584 |
Press Conference: Why we are joining the September 1 anti-war march on the RNCPress Conference: “Why I am marching on September First” will be the theme of a news conference Tuesday, August 26 at 1 pm in front of the State Capitol building in St. Paul. People from a mix of backgrounds will be part of the panel at the news conference. The speakers not only plan to participate themselves but are urging many others to join the September 1 anti-war march on the opening day of the Republican National Convention. Speakers will include: Coleen Rowley, peace activist and former FBI agent; Phyllis Walker, President AFSCME Local 3800; Bridgette McDonald, Catholic sister and retired school teacher; and Mohammad Hassan, President of the Somalia Institute for Peace and Justice and Vice Chair of Somali Cause. The September 1 protest, organized by the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War is being held to call for an end to the war in Iraq and for funds to be used to meet human needs such as housing and health care. Jess Sundin of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War said, “The Tuesday news conference will show a range of people and communities who are organizing for a large turnout at the September 1 protest. The protest, which has a permit from the city of St. Paul, is a place where all who oppose the war can feel welcome.” “During the National Republican Convention, we must not forget that the majority of the people of the U.S. and of Iraq are united in their opposition to U.S. policy in Iraq and want the troops to be brought home. We will be there to represent that majority,” said Katrina Poltz of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War.
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Upcoming eventshttp://www.protestrnc2008.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We recognize that protests at the RNC will take many forms. With that in mind, we have worked for common ground with other forces to ensure that our various projects work in concert, with a commitment to ensure no one's plans are disrupted or undermined by fellow protesters. Our coalition agrees to the following principles for the September 1, 2008, March on the RNC. (1) our solidarity will be based on respect for diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups. (2) the actions and tactics used will be organized to maintain a separation of time or space. (3) any debates or criticisms will stay internal to the movement, avoiding any public or media denunciations of fellow activists and events. (4) we oppose any state repression of dissent, including surveillance, infiltration, disruption and violence. We agree not to assist law enforcement actions against activists and others. User login |
