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Submitted by Ruby Sinreich on September 21, 2007 - 9:35am.
Today, September 21st, is known as the International Day of Peace, and with Congress and the U.N. back in session the nation's attention is turning toward ending the war. In a recent e-mail we highlighted some of many opportunities in the next month for nonviolent action to raise social and political pressure to call for an end to the violence and destruction in Iraq.
- Days of Decision, 9/14-21 *
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- Christian Peace Witness Continuous Vigil, began 9/16 *
- Iraq Moratorium, 9/21 & every 3rd Friday *
- UFPJ legislative action, this month *
- Troops Out Now - National March on Washington, 9/29
- Interfaith Fast to End the War in Iraq, 10/8 *
- No War, No Warming, 10/21-23
- National Mobilization to End the War in Iraq, 10/27 *
- The Occupation Project, ongoing *
* Events officially sponsored or endorsed by FOR.
Please bookmark our dynamic calendar of peace and justice events. (You can even subscribe to it using any of these services: xml/rss, iCal, or Google. )
Iraq Moratorium
www.iraqmoratorium.org
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The Iraq Moratorium will be an escalating monthly series of actions demanding an end to the war. Starting on Friday, September 21 and on the third Friday of every month thereafter, we will take the time to show our President and Congress that our troops must be brought home, now!
Pledge: On Friday September 21 & the Third Friday of every subsequent month, I will break my daily routine and take some action, by myself or with others, to end the War in Iraq.
Declaration of Peace campaign: Days of Decision
www.declarationofpeace.org
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The "Days of Decision" are a week of nationwide coordinated actions at every congressional office across the country.
Petition: Sign the declaration of Peace
Christian Peace Witness Continuous Vigil
www.christianpeacewitness.org/vigil
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A Constant Vigil to End the Occupation. On September 16, Christian Peace Witness for Iraq began a faith-based plea for our government to withdraw soldiers from Iraq and shift budget resources to provide for humanitarian assistance. Through a Continuous Prayer Vigil we witness against the occupation with a common message: we oppose this war because of our deep-rooted faith and belief that God’s peace is the right of every human being.
United for Peace and Justice Legislative Action
Ask your representative to sign on to the Bi-Partisan Letter to President Bush. The original letter was sent on July 19 with 70 signatures, an updated version with added signatures will be sent to the President in late September.
Dear Mr. President:
We are writing to inform you that we will only support appropriating additional funds for U.S. military operations in Iraq during Fiscal Year 2008 and beyond for the protection and safe redeployment of all our troops out of Iraq before you leave office...
Action: Ask your member of congress to sign on now.
Petition: Sign the pledge for peace to ask Congress to stop funding the occupation.
Interfaith Fast to End the War in Iraq
interfaithfast.org
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Religious leaders from several traditions invite you to join with millions of other Americans participating in interfaith events in your local community on October 7 and 8th, for the breaking of bread, fasting, and breaking our fast together as we covenant together to live out the deepest calling in each of our traditions - the desire for justice and for peace for all people.
Fast: Participate by abstaining on October 8th and attending a local event.
Organize: Host an event in your community.
National Mobilization to End the War in Iraq
www.oct27.org
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United for Peace and Justice is organizing 11 regional demonstrations around the U.S. - Boston, Chicago, Jonesborough, Tenn., Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, San Francisco, and Seattle. Visit www.oct27.org for more details and information on how to get involved in the demonstration in your region. Fall Out Against the War!
The Occupation Project
vcnv.org/project/the-occupation-project
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A Campaign of Sustained Nonviolent Civil Disobedience to End the Iraq War, organized by Voices for Creative Nonviolence. The demand of the campaign is simple. Representatives and Senators: Publicly commit to voting against any funding for the Iraq war or we will nonviolently occupy your offices.
Participate: Join or organize a demonstration of nonviolent civil disobedience.
Troops Out Now - National March on Washington
www.troopsoutnow.org
A week-long encampment directly in front of Congress... A giant billboard and round-the-clock political challenge to Congress to STOP funding the war... Actions every day and resistance music and culture every evening.... Culminating in a Mass March to demand: Stop the War at Home & Abroad.
No War, No Warming
www.nowarnowarming.org
From October 21-23, 2007, join a global movement rising up against war and global warming by participating in a massive intervention in Washington DC or your own community. We need to take immediate action to:
STOP the war in Iraq and future resource wars by ending our addiction to fossil fuels.
SHIFT government funding to rebuild New Orleans and all communities suffering from racism and corporate greed.
GO green and promote environmental justice with new jobs in a clean energy economy.
Fight climate change, not wars for oil!
Thank you for reading. We'll see you in the streets!
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