{"article":{"id":144737,"heading":"Out of Iraq Forum with Maxine Waters","author":"FYi","created":"2006-01-18 17:30:51","modified":"2006-01-18 21:23:32","last_modified":"Thu, 19 Jan 2006 05:23:32","article":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<?xml encoding=\"UTF-8\"><html><body><p>This event is open to all activists in the LA area who want to be part of a more organized effort to pressure Congress to end the occupation of Iraq and bring the troops home. <br><br> Topics: <br><br> ** What \"out of Iraq\" legislation is emerging in Congress and how can grassroots lobbyists push it further? <br>  <br> **What is the status with Peace Talks between the Iraqi Government and the Iraqi Resistance? <br>  <br> ** How can we organize or join an existing \"out of Iraq\" lobbying group in our congressional districts? <br>  <br> ** How can we bringing veterans, military families and clergy into our lobbying groups? <br>  <br> ** How can we best organize support for a draft LA City Council \"Out of Iraq\/Bring Home the CA Nat Guard\" resolution? <br><br> Confirmed Speakers: <br><br> Congresswoman Maxine Waters, <br>  <br> Tom Hayden, <br>  <br> Jeff Key (Iraq Veterans Against the War), <br>  <br> Erin Sikorsky-Stewart (State Political Director, California Peace Action) <br>  <br> More speakers TBA <br><br> Main Sanctuary, Hollywood United Methodist Church, (Hollywood &amp; Franklin) <br>  <br> Los Angeles, CA <br><br> Doors open at 7:00 pm. Speakers begin at 7:30 <br>  <br> $10 suggested donation accepted at the door to cover costs of venue. <br>  <br> No one will be turned away for lack of funds. <br>  <br> All proceeds from event will benefit Iraq Veterans Against the War. <br><br> Parking at the church is free, but limited. Please arrive early for best options. If the parking lot is full, there is additional parking available at Hollywood &amp; Highland mall (enter from Highland Avenue south of Franklin) for $2 (validation from Hollywood &amp; Highland shop required). <br><br> By Metro : Take Red Line to Hollywood &amp; Highland. Walk North up Highland Avenue to Franklin. <br>  <br> <\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","contact":"","link":"","address":"","phone":"","parent_id":0,"mime_type":"text\/plain","summary":"WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 - 7:30 PM\r\nOut of Iraq Forum with Congresswoman Maxine Waters","numcomment":1,"fileurl":"\/uploads\/","filesize":null,"article_url":"\/news\/2006\/01\/144737.php"},"attachments":[],"comments":[]}