Events and Activities Calendar
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Press Conference 9/5 - 1 pm - front of St Paul City Hall - Anti-war protesters denounce police attack on Sep 4 protest
Press ReleasesPress Conference: Friday @ 1pm in front of St. Paul City Hall, 15 West Kellogg, in downtown St. Paul.
Hundreds of anti-war protesters, as well as passers-by and more than a dozen members of the media were swept up in a police attack on an anti-war march on the last day of the Republican Convention. Organizers from the Anti-War Committee had planned for a permitted march that would take them to the Convention to protest in the Public Viewing Area during John McCain's nomination. A permit for that time was never granted, and the march was attacked by hundreds of police. The press conference will include statements from Anti-War Committee organizers, arrestees and witnesses.
Press Release: Massive anti-war march successful despite police repression; Coalition expresses solidarity with other activists
Press ReleasesPress Release: Iraq Veterans to Deliver Briefing to McCain on Neglected Veterans' Issues; Vets to March in Uniform to RNC
Press Releases9/1/08 - Massive anti war march on the RNC September 1, Protest To Continue Despite RNC Schedule Change
Press ReleasesPress Release - Low-income Families Organize Poor People's Contingent, press conference at September 1 anti war march
Press Releases8/30/08 Press Release: Sunday news conference will give final update on preparations for Monday anti-war protest
Press ReleasesSep 1- March on the RNC and Stop the War
We have had lots of calls to the coalition office asking, "Are the demonstration and march still going as planned?" The answer is YES! The anti-war movement has ALWAYS had a demand of money for human needs not for war, and Hurricane Katrina was one of the reasons for that demand. Hurricane Gustav affects the Republican Party because they don't want to be seen as ignoring another crisis. However the demonstration will be voicing opposition to the war's prioritization above human needs such as building levees, the economy, health care, etc. In addition, the RNC will still be in session during our march. Tomorrow we can still give our message to the party that supported the war and that supports its continuation. Lets show up in record numbers!
If you want to know who is speaking or to look at maps for parking or other issues please go to marchonrnc.org. We hope to see you there with your friends and family! US Out Now! Money for Human Needs Not for War! Say NO to the Republican Agenda!
- the Anti-War Committee
for the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War
Schedule for the September 1 Rally at the State Capitol:
7am - Set-up help needed at State Capitol Building, St. Paul
9am - Marshals meeting in front of the stage at State Capitol Building, St. Paul
9:30am - Volunteers meeting at the Information Tent at State Capitol Building, St. Paul
11am - Rally at the MN State Capitol
1pm - March on the Xcel Center
4pm - Closing Rally
6 to 7pm - Clean up crew needed at State Capitol Building, St. Paul
