ANSWER’s Logistics for 9/15

Be in DC on September

15, 2007!

The Plan for the Day – Gathering time and place, maps & housing
How to get to DC – By bus, van, car, plane, train and metro

 

~ The Plan for Sept. 15 ~

On Saturday, September 15, tens of thousands of people from across the country will gather at 12 noon at the White House (north side, in and around Lafayette Park) and then march to the Capitol (west side). (The Ellipse on the south side of the White House is closed for maintenance repairs.)Please see below for detailed information.Click here to view and print a map. (8.5×11 inch PDF)

The march will go from the White House to the Capitol Building. The front contingent of the march will be Iraq war veterans, family members of soldiers and marines and other veterans. When the march arrives at Congress, the Iraq War Veterans and family members will be the leadership of a mass die-in symbolizing the deaths of an estimated 4,000 U.S. servicemembers. A powerful representation of the death of hundreds of thousands of Iraqis will be the other central component of this dramatic confrontation with Congress at the time that they will be debating spending another $100 billion to sustain the criminal occupation of Iraq.The Die-In is a civil disobedience action and those participating may risk arrest. There will be a permitted rally taking place simultaneously with the Die-In. All those who cannot afford to risk arrest will be able to participate in the permitted rally that will take place on the West Lawn of the Capitol Building.

A.N.S.W.E.R. Plans to Bombard Washington (D.C.)

Friday, September 14
Release Show/Party of “Line in the Sand” benefit CD for Iraq Veterans Against the War!
At Jammin Java, 227 Maple Ave E., Vienna, VA (right outside DC); 7:00 Doors open, 8:30 Show Time! $10 cover includes $2 coupon off CD purchase, $6 cover with military ID

Saturday, September 15

-Mass March & Die-In led by Iraq war veterans

9/8/07 A.N.S.W.E.R. Youth & Student Meeting (Seattle)

WHEN: Saturday, September 08, 2007 5:00 PM 
LOCATION:  A.N.S.W.E.R. office, 1423 10th Ave, near East Pike,Seattle, WA   
WHAT: Get involved! Learn more about ANSWER, Become a campus mobilizer for the Oct. 27 regional demonstration, and more!

Sponsored by: ANSWER
For more information please contact: (206)568-1661: answer@answerseattle.org

9/15/07 EAGLES LANDING (D.C.)

Eagles  Landing

A FAMILY CALL TO STAND FOR FREEDOM 

September 15, 2007   

Washington, D.C.   
 

Eagles Landing in Washington, DC on September will be incomplete without thousands of  family members…. Our nation needs the entire American team to standup for her.

Spouses, sons, daughters, widows, Eagles all…we need you in DC on September 15, 2007 to challenge the anti-America movement that would “surrender” what your warrior, firefighter, policeman/woman, et al  has accomplished over centuries of sacrifice.

Rally for Victory 700 (IL)

On August 30 at 7:00 PM, McLean County (IL) and surrounding communities are invited to gather at the Miller Park Bandstand, 1020 South Morris Avenue, Bloomington, Illinois to show support of our nation’s military and victory in Iraq and Afghanistan. The event includes speakers and fellowship of people gathered together to express gratitude towards those that defend our country against tyranny domestic and abroad as well as communicate the need for victory in Iraq and Afghanistan for the future of our country.
Complete speaker list and program information will follow once confirmation from those participating are received.

The Rally for Victory 700 was created by Josh Carrigan,  a senior at Normal Community West High School. He supports the military and wanted to provide a venue for others to express similar gratitude for their hard work and sacrifice to keep our nation safe.

Please call Josh Carrigan at (309) 824-4431 for more information or for opportunities to volunteer.

If you are in IL and need driving directions please click here.

Straw Poll in Cowtown!

Presidential candidates, congress members and the world media will be in Fort Worth,Texas attending the Texas Republican Straw Poll Townhall Convention on September 1, 2007 – days prior to General Petreaus’ report to the nation about the ongoing war and occupation in Iraq. Americans from across the country will descend on Fort Worth to express their opinion on the war. With a massive outlet for Eagles to express their pro-troop feelings, the anti-war demonstrators have decided to go all out.  For example, Texans for Peace has issued the following: “You are invited to join in the “American People’s Poll on Iraq – Texas Townhall” rally and other events to demonstrate where you stand and call to End the War! Bring Our Troops Home Now!”

Texans for Peace, The Dallas Peace Center, Code Pink, Veterans against the War, Iraq Veterans against the War, and Peace Action Texas have decided to canvas the poll from 9am to 5pm outside of the Fort Worth Convention Center. The will also be gathering from 1:30pm to 3:30 pm on Main Street to rally.

FAMILY ACTIVITES

Take advantage of the Labor Day weekend to enjoy a family vacation the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Listed below are just a few vacation ideas for your family:

ARLINGTON RECREATION - From Six Flags, picknicking in public parks to Rangers baseball games, there is plenty going on every weekend throughout the area
McKinney – Check out the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Santuary
Dallas – Visit the African American Museum or MESQUITE – Visit the rodeo, every Friday and Saturday Night.