With 3984 US soldiers killed and 29,275-49,275 injured in Iraq, an estimated 81,881 – 89,360 Iraqi civilians killed, and $12 billion dollars a month being spent to keep the war going, March is an important time to reflect on the costs of this war with respect to the costs of human suffering and treasure.
On Wednesday March 19th, there will be an all day vigil from 6 AM to 12 Midnight commemorating the anniversary of the start of the Iraq War at the corner of Washington and Clinton Streets. Sidewalk on the east side of the pentacrest (Clinton St, between Washington & Jefferson). Join for 18 minutes or 18 hours, Just come. (Bring signs and candles if you can for a MoveOn Vigil at 7 pm). There will be some available there too). For further info, contact Ed Flaherty @ 621-6766 or
Peggy Stokes (evening) @ 338-2924 or info@peaceiowa.org for more information.
'Peace Week 2008', March 24-29 in Iowa City. Peace Week is a campaign to mark the 5th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq with a week of events dedicated to exploring aspects of the U.S. war policy in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the rest of the Middle East that are often left out of the mainstream media debate. Go to WWW.UIANTIWAR.ORG for more information about the campaign and the groups involved.
Highlights of the week include:
Monday, 3/24: 'Occupation 101: Voices of the Silenced Majority', an award-winning documentary about the Israeli occupation of Palestine.
Wednesday, 3/26: Iowa Army National Guard and Iraq veteran Andy Duffy and Air Force veteran and conscientious objector Jason Munford will talk about their experiences in the military.
'Healing Iraq: a Tale of Two Doctors', a film about two doctors--one Iraqi, one American--and their perspectives on treating civilian casualties in Iraq and U.S. military casualties in Germany.
Thursday, 3/27: California Army National Guard and Iraq veteran Eli Painted Crow will speak about her life as a Native American woman in the military, her experiences in Iraq, and her 22 year career in the military. ***If you would like to help defray the costs of bringing Ms. Painted Crow to Iowa City, just reply to this e-mail and we'll forward you details.***
Friday, 3/28: 'Make Art Not War' art show and tabling fair: this is an opportunity to see local artists and their work, and meet and talk to local campus and community groups interested in social justice. Music will be provided. ***We are currently looking for more artists and groups to be involved in this event. Please reply to this e-mail if you are interested in participating.***
Forum discussion on veterans' benefits, health care, and homelessness: panelists include Iowa National Guard and Iraq veteran Stephanie Linn, American Legion Post #17 commander Mike Hull, and Vets Helping Vets co-founder Thomas Kelly.
Saturday, 3/29: Rally and March through downtown Iowa City. The theme for this action is 'No War, No Warming, No Poverty, No Borders'.
If you have any questions or comments, send them to uiantiwar@riseup.net.
MONDAY MARCH 31
BAN CLUSTER BOMBS LETTER-WRITING AND FUNDRAISER
THAI FLAVORS
(Corner of Burlington & Gilbert, downtown Iowa City)
11:00 am-2:00 pm, 5:00-9:00 pm
We will write to congress and write letters to the editor of local papers regarding current legislation banning cluster bombs, while eating delicious Thai food.
Supplies and background info provided.
Thai Flavors will donate 10-15% of their sales that day, half to PEACE Iowa and half to an organization removing cluster bombs.
Showing posts with label Antiwar protest. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Antiwar protest. Show all posts
Wednesday, March 12
Saturday, October 13
Free Frank Cordaro
Pictures from yesterday's war protest. Frank Cordaro is being held in a private jail in Missouri for protesting the war by sitting-in at Senator Grassley's Des Moines Office.
Wednesday, October 10
Democrats Caving In on Iraq or Making It a Wedge Issue?
CNN reports that Congressional Democrats are backing off of legislation to bring the troops home. For an antiwar person, this reeks of power politics--putting party ambitions ahead of the lives of the troops on the ground in Iraq.
Congressional Democrats have put on the back burner legislation ordering troops home from Iraq and turned their attention to war-related proposals that Republicans are finding hard to reject.
The legislative agenda marks a dramatic shift for party leaders who vowed repeated votes to end combat and predicted Republicans would eventually join them. But with Democrats still lacking enough votes to bring troops home, the party runs the risk of concluding its first year in control of Congress with little to show for its tough anti-war rhetoric.
"We can no longer approach the discussion on Iraq as a partisan issue," said Rep. John Tanner, a conservative Democrat from Tennessee. "Our soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and guardsmen aren't fighting as Democrats or Republicans but as Americans."
For me, this puts a bad taste in my mouth and makes me wonder if putting a "Republican-lite" Democrat in the White House, House, or Senate will make any difference. This is a time that Progressive Democrats need to come out of the woodwork and contest candidates who have been reluctant to take a strong stance to end the war.
Congressional Democrats have put on the back burner legislation ordering troops home from Iraq and turned their attention to war-related proposals that Republicans are finding hard to reject.
The legislative agenda marks a dramatic shift for party leaders who vowed repeated votes to end combat and predicted Republicans would eventually join them. But with Democrats still lacking enough votes to bring troops home, the party runs the risk of concluding its first year in control of Congress with little to show for its tough anti-war rhetoric.
"We can no longer approach the discussion on Iraq as a partisan issue," said Rep. John Tanner, a conservative Democrat from Tennessee. "Our soldiers, sailors, Marines, airmen and guardsmen aren't fighting as Democrats or Republicans but as Americans."
For me, this puts a bad taste in my mouth and makes me wonder if putting a "Republican-lite" Democrat in the White House, House, or Senate will make any difference. This is a time that Progressive Democrats need to come out of the woodwork and contest candidates who have been reluctant to take a strong stance to end the war.
Monday, October 8
Things Getting Funky in Parliament
As the British MPs return from their summer recess, anti-war protesters have been told they will be arrested if they bring their protest near the halls of Parliament.
Campaigners say this is the first time Scotland Yard has invoked an ancient law to prevent them demonstrating near Parliament, describing it is an "unprecedented attack on civil liberties". One said the impetus for the crackdown on the march had come from Government, adding: "In this new era [under Gordon Brown] they want to draw a line under the anti-war movement."
The Independent has more.
Campaigners say this is the first time Scotland Yard has invoked an ancient law to prevent them demonstrating near Parliament, describing it is an "unprecedented attack on civil liberties". One said the impetus for the crackdown on the march had come from Government, adding: "In this new era [under Gordon Brown] they want to draw a line under the anti-war movement."
The Independent has more.
Friday, October 5
The Vigil Continues
As has been the Iowa City tradition since the war in Iraq began, there is a vigil on the corner of Clinton and Washington Streets from 5:15 to 5:45 pm. As of late, there has been the addition of UI Antiwar members who have widen the protest to include the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. As you can imagine, this creates some confusion and concern from the core group who is conflicted about that situation.
On the other hand, if it is about bringing peace to the world, we can't ignore places that our government has been so intimate in arming, whether it is in the Middle East, Myanmar, Darfur, Columbia, or anywhere else.
In any case, if you have been a "honker" who has supported the protest from the comfort of your car, consider parking and join us for a few minutes. It is an interesting and dedicated group. We have plenty of signs, so come as you are.
The road to peace is lined not by politicians, but by people who believe in the prospect of peace. Are you a person who believes in this prospect? Then join us. If you believe we are howling into the wind, it is always a distinct possibility that the wind can change directions.
On the other hand, if it is about bringing peace to the world, we can't ignore places that our government has been so intimate in arming, whether it is in the Middle East, Myanmar, Darfur, Columbia, or anywhere else.
In any case, if you have been a "honker" who has supported the protest from the comfort of your car, consider parking and join us for a few minutes. It is an interesting and dedicated group. We have plenty of signs, so come as you are.
The road to peace is lined not by politicians, but by people who believe in the prospect of peace. Are you a person who believes in this prospect? Then join us. If you believe we are howling into the wind, it is always a distinct possibility that the wind can change directions.
Wednesday, August 1
If You Are in the Ames Area
Ames, IA – Please join the ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign and dozens of concerned Iowans who want to see a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq from 5-6 PM on Wednesday, August 1st on the corner of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue for a "Support the Troops, End the War" vigil. The vigil will follow canvassing of local neighborhoods in Ames for fellow Iowans who would like to demonstrate their support for our brave military with a "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign.
The Americans Against Escalation in Iraq ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign officially kicked off its "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign drive in Altoona last week as part an ongoing effort to convince Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Tom Latham to change course and vote for the safe and responsible redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq. The first yard sign of the 6,000 sign statewide campaign drive was planted in the yard of Dr. Larry Koenig, a lifelong Republican who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and whose daughter and son joined the United States Army. His son is currently on active duty.
“Iraq Summer” is a nationwide, 10-week long campaign with nearly 100 organizers in 15 states and 40 congressional districts to turn up the heat on Republican members of Congress who have opposed setting a timeline to bring a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq. The effort will culminate with a national “Take a Stand” day on August 28th, when Members of Congress will have the opportunity to explain their stance on the war to their constituents in a town hall setting.
WHO: Iowa ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign, Dozens of Concerned Iowans
WHAT: "Support the Troops, End the War" Vigil
WHEN: Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 from 5-6 PM
WHERE: Corner of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue in Ames
The Americans Against Escalation in Iraq ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign officially kicked off its "Support the Troops, End the War" yard sign drive in Altoona last week as part an ongoing effort to convince Senator Chuck Grassley and U.S. Representative Tom Latham to change course and vote for the safe and responsible redeployment of U.S. troops from Iraq. The first yard sign of the 6,000 sign statewide campaign drive was planted in the yard of Dr. Larry Koenig, a lifelong Republican who served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and whose daughter and son joined the United States Army. His son is currently on active duty.
“Iraq Summer” is a nationwide, 10-week long campaign with nearly 100 organizers in 15 states and 40 congressional districts to turn up the heat on Republican members of Congress who have opposed setting a timeline to bring a safe and responsible end to the war in Iraq. The effort will culminate with a national “Take a Stand” day on August 28th, when Members of Congress will have the opportunity to explain their stance on the war to their constituents in a town hall setting.
WHO: Iowa ‘Iraq Summer’ Campaign, Dozens of Concerned Iowans
WHAT: "Support the Troops, End the War" Vigil
WHEN: Wednesday, August 1st, 2007 from 5-6 PM
WHERE: Corner of Lincoln Way and Welch Avenue in Ames
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