Over the past few days, response to the call for an Encampment to Stop the War has been overwhelming. Students, antiwar activists, veterans, military families, community organizers, and trade unionists are coming from all over the U.S. to join the Encampment.
Soon, Congress will be asked to vote on President Bush' request for another $245 billion for the war in Iraq. This will be, in effect, a vote to continue the war. The current Congress was elected with a mandate to stop the war, and the antiwar movement must be in DC to hold them accountable for their actions.
The Encampment to Stop the War will start in one week - March 12 - and there is an enormous amount of work to be done in a short period of time. We have an opportunity in the next few days to have a major impact, if we work together--here's how you can help:
Volunteer at the Encampment - we will need hundreds of volunteers during the week of the Encampment let us know how you can help (logistics, security, medical, greeter, etc) - http://troopsoutnow.org/donate.shtml
Donate to to help with the enormous costs of the Encampment - http://troopsoutnow.org/donate.shtml. If you are not able to come to the encampment, help send a youth activist to the Encampment to the week- donate for transportation and housing costs here.
Get the word out -- forward messages to your email lists, list serves, etc. Download leaflets from http://www.troopsoutnow.org and take them to your school, workplace, union hall, community center, or your church, mosque, or other place or worship.
Please join us Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 1pm to 6 pm for work sessions at 55 W. 17th St., 5th Floor (in Manhattan, between 5th & 6th Aves.) to prepare materials for the encampment.
Please check the blog for daily updates on logistics, program, actions, and other Encampment updates.
MARCH 17 - March on the Pentagon
Get your bus tickets today!
The Troops Out Now Coalition is organizing buses from 18 cities for the March 17 March on the Pentagon on the Fourth Anniversary of the illegal invasion of Iraq.
Buses from New York are $35 roundtrip, leaving from 55 W. 17th St. at 6 am sharp, and returning at (approximately) 10 pm.
Tickets must be purchased in advance in order to guarantee you a seat - come by 55 W. 17th St., 5C to purchase your tickets.
Call 212-633-6646 for more information or to find out details about the Encampment to Stop the War, beginning March 12 in Washington.
Donate!
If you can't join us at the Encampment - you can still be a part of this mobilzation to Stop the War at Home and Abroad. Please consider making a generous donation to help cover the costs of transportation, food, tents, sound equipment, and much more. You can donate online donate online at http://troopsoutnow.org/donate.shtml.
