We must do everything we can to show that this will not be allowed to happen.
Gatherings are being planned for Tuesday, January 28, 2003.
In the Pasadena area, ALL are called and urged to gather at:
All Saints Church
132 N. Euclid Ave
Pasadena
5:30 pm
There will be a viewing of the address, critique and meeting to plan
our next steps to stave off the war. Many communities, some not known
to each other or separated for years, are being called together on
this occasion. Please join us.
Keep your eyes on
http://icujp.org/home.shtml for late announcements
on regional events that will be occurring around Southern California.
If you know of any actions planned, please send the info to:
webmanager@icujp.org peace,
Terry Burke
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Protests following the State of the Union
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So far, there is only one know to me, but others may be springing up:
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29
Protest organized by ANSWER - LA in response to Bush's "State of the Union"
address on Tuesday.
Meet at the Westwood Federal Building at 5:00 p.m.
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for those who cannot come to Pasadena on Tuesday, California Peace
Action has sent the following:
We have a packet of information ready, and Erin, our new So CA
Political Director is happy to help. There are possible actions
taking place in the following districts: Schiff (All Saints Church),
Berman, Sanchez (Orange County!), Waxman as well as in Berkeley,
Walnut Creek, San Jose, Napa, Fresno, San Mateo, and Monterrey.
Please email or call Erin today if you're interested!
Information we can provide:
Tips for a successful viewing party
Tips for a successful action outside your Representative's office
Sample letters to Representatives
Tips for media outreach
Sample press releases and advisories
Talking points for the media
Sign-in sheets
Sample letters-to-the-editor
National Call-In Day Flier
Erin's contact info:
310/360-1258 or
erin@CaliforniaPeaceAction.org Turn the President's State of the Union Address into local press
coverage of opposition to his policies.
Take action in your community to challenge the Bush administration's
policies of preemptive attacks and military hegemony. Be a part of
the coordinated statewide actions that will get widespread media
coverage. Join us as we call on our national leaders for a
fundamental change in foreign policy.
The press will be actively looking for the local response to the
President's speech in your community. An organized action outside
the office of your member of Congress is virtually guaranteed press
coverage and is an excellent opportunity not only to voice
opposition to Bush's policies, but also to articulate an alternative
that will promote genuine security.
Local Actions - There will be simultaneous actions at the district
offices of as many of California's members of Congress as possible.
These actions will applaud the local Representatives for opposing the
war resolution or critique the local Representative for his or her
support of the war resolution. We will urge all Representatives to
challenge the President's foreign policy and to promote a
fundamentally different policy.
California Peace Action will provide free materials, such as placards
and literature, as well as any media or logistical support that you
may need.
Put the pressure on Congress - The day following the President's
address will be a Statewide Call-in Day. Join thousands of
California Peace Action members and hundreds of organizations across
the state in sending Congress a simple message: we need a fundamental
change in foreign policy. We will provide call-in slips