[NV Greens] Fw: Greens to Protest the Iraq War in DC on September 24th

[Barb Ewing]

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From: Green Party of the United States 
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Subject: Greens to Protest the Iraq War in DC on September 24th


Greens to Protest the Iraq War in DC on September 24th


Join members of the Green Party on Saturday, September 24 to rally and protest the War in Iraq. To help raise awareness of the Green Party's role in the peace movement, Be seen being Green. Please wear Green Party buttons, arm bands, T-shirts, flags, and banners. (To order Green Merchandise please go here: https://secure.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizations/Greens/shop/shop.jsp?storefront_KEY=4 ). 


The following is a partial list of scheduled activities; we hope you'll join us at the scheduled times and locations. Everyone is welcome. Together we can make a difference. For updates to this list consult www.gp.org for the latest developments.


You may still sign the petitions to Impeach Bush and to support Cindy Sheehan at www.gp.org.


FRIDAY, Sept. 23

DC Statehood Greens welcome reception: 7-9 p.m. at La Orilla, home of Dave Bosserman and Olivia Caldoval (1739 Irving St, NW, Washington, DC. Metro: [Columbia Heights Metro on the Greenline] Info: orilla at comcast.net).


Map to LaOrilla, otherwise known as Dave and Olivia's House (Friday night party): 
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=1739+Irving+ST+NW+Washington+DC+20010&spn=0.017759,0.035877&hl=en 



SATURDAY, Sept. 24

Green Party FEEDER MARCH AND RALLY:


The Green Party Peace Action Committee will sponsor a rally at the Iraqi Embassy, at 9 a.m.. We will "stage" at Dupont Circle (Metro: Dupont Circle on the red line), and the proceed to the Iraqi Embassy at 18th and P S, NW, for a short rally. We will present a solidarity letter to the people of Iraq, calling for full and equal rights and a representative government.


Map to Dupont Circle:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?address=%5b1%2d11%5d%20Dupont%20Cir%20Nw&city=Washington&state=DC&zipcode=20036&country=US&title=%5b1%2d11%5d%20Dupont%20Cir%20Nw%20Washington%2c%20DC%2020036%2c%20US&cid=lfmaplink2



March south on 18th Street, pausing for a brief rally in front of the DC offices of Halliburton/KBR (18th and M St., NW). Then we will proceed east on K St., NW, to McPherson Square at 14th and K St., NW, for a GPAX rally.


Map to McPherson Square:
http://maps.google.com/maps?q=McPherson+Square+Washington,+DC&ll=38.901345,-77.033284&spn=0.035528,0.071754&num=10&start=0&hl=en



RALLY: 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - McPherson Square, 14th and K St., NW (Metro: McPherson Square on blue line) Speakers include: Kevin Zeese (GP Senate Candidate-Md.); Rebecca Rotzler (Green Deputy Mayor of New Paltz, N.Y.); Elena Everett; Michele Tingling-Clemmons; Kevin McCarron (DC Statehood Greens and Veterans for Peace); others.


Joint UFPJ/ANSWER RALLY: 11:30 a.m. - Ellipse (South Lawn of White House)

The main UFPJ/ANSWER Rally will precede the march. Green Malik Rahim, from New Orleans, is a featured speaker. Others include: Cindy Sheehan, Julian Bond, Rep. Lynn Woolsey, Rep. Maxine Waters, Jim Hightower and others.


OPERATION CEASEFIRE CONCERT: A line-up of music stars (hip hop, rock 'n roll, including DC Statehood Green Head-Roc and country star Steve Earle) will perform, on the grounds of the Washington Monument, from 2:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Hosted by Green Jello Biafra, and organized by a team including Green Adam Eidinger. Speakers include Green Rebecca Rotzler.


UFPJ Peace and Justice Festival: The Green Party will have lots of Green merchandise and information at our table in the National Organizations tent-come check out our brand new "BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!" Magnets, T-Shirts, Buttons, and more! . 


The Green Party's Peace Action Committee is also a co-sponsor of the Depleted Uranium (DU) exhibit. Other tents focus on counter-recruitment; global justice; and other topics. Tables are open Saturday 10 am-10 pm, and Sunday 10 am-6 pm.


SUNDAY Sept. 25:
Civil Disobedience Training: all day (check www.unitedforpeace.org)

Interfaith Service: 6 pm - Washington Monument Grounds


MONDAY Sept. 26: 
Civil disobedience actions at White House Details for Monday's activities will be discussed at the Civil Disobedience Training on Sunday.


LOGISTICS ABOUT VISITING WASHINGTON, DC:


HOUSING: Greens should contact Echo Steiner (eco at bellsouth.net) or the Green Party National Office 1-866-41-GREEN for housing contacts. A communications center phone number will be announced on the web page www.gp.org 


BUS PARKING: UFPJ has arranged for out-of-town buses to be parked at the following Metro parking lots: Greenbelt (if arriving from North); Branch Avenue (south); Vienna (Va.) and Shady Grove (Rockville, Md.).. For UFPJ parking info: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3099 





Follow up to the DC Protest and an in depth story on Hurricane Katrina will be included in the September issue of GreenLine, the Green Party's email newsletter.
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