Wisconsin Protests on the 19th. Any?

[RetroLounge]

I'm reading in GD about nationwide protests on the anniversary of Iraq-Nam on March 19th. Does anyone have information about any in our state? Especially Milwaukee area...

Thanks

RL

[katinmn]

1. have you visited the UFP&J website?

That gets a lot of state calendar listings. I wish more people used it. We need a central place to go to.

[HereSince1628]

2. Candlelight Coalition is rallying in Wauwatosa

http://candlelightcoalition.org/conferencebrochureupdate1.pdf

[htuttle]

3. Madison is going to protest

Details here:
http://madpeace.org/

Date:
Saturday, March 19 2005 at 11:30 am

Location:
Reindahl Park near East Towne at E. Washington & Thierer Road

Sponsored By:
Madison Area Peace Coalition

I think it's going to be right outside a military recruiting office. I'll be there.

[eowyn_of_rohan]

13. Hope the protest continues on to the square/StateSt/campus

or I doubt there will be a big turnout, and nobody will be around that area to join in. Seems dumb to have it there, in terms of having an influence and raising awareness in the community...

[ClassWarrior]

4. Peace Action's rally is at noon, at the east end of Wisconsin Avenue...

...near the orange sunburst sculpture. And it's timed so that you can get to the aforementioned Candlelight Conference in Wauwatosa afterward.

Hey :hi: Retro.

NGU.

[RetroLounge]

7. Hey CW

:hi:

RL

[ClassWarrior]

8. Hey RL.

I won't make it to the Peace Action rally cuz I'm going to the county party convention that day, but I'll probably get to the Candlelight event later. See you there?

NGU.

[RetroLounge]

9. Not sure, don't get out much these days

too many projects, too little time...

I'll try to make the candlelight event...

RL

[ClassWarrior]

10. Cool. It's free and informative.

What more could you ask for?

NGU.

[MessiahRp]

5. Info On The Appleton Vigil

From the Fox Valley Liberals mailings...

"Hi Everyone,

This has been an interesting week. After we announced
our intent to mark the Anniversary of the Iraq War
with a candlelit vigil/video, we received word from
the Peace Coalition that they have been planning a
large rally/peace concert for the same day. We then
explored the possibility of coordinating both groups
events. Unfortunately, it seems coordination is not
possible at this time. However, The Peace Coalition
has extended an invitation to the Fox Valley Liberals
to come to their event. We will post the schedule
for the Peace Coalition event, please attend in
support of their efforts. Hopefully, this will
encourage other group activities.

We do not wish to any way detract from what the
Coalition has planned!!! To accomodate the others
cause/event, we will be rescheduling our video and the
candlelit vigil For Our Fallen Loved Ones to Memorial
Day evening. The event will NOT be a protest. We will
focus on honoring the sacrifice of those who have
served in the Iraq war, while still getting the truth
out about the war. If there are any questions or
concerns please feel free to contact me at
920-831-0611.

We need members feedback by Thursday, as to a good
venue site. Most Parks & Pavilions need to be
reserved a minimum 45 days in advance. Please take a
moment to respond with your suggestions. Keep in mind,
we want a central location, and community visibility
for the event."
.........................

also...

.........................

The Peace coaliton is sponsoring a peace rally/concert
to mark the Anniversary of the start of the Iraq War.
The Fox Valley Liberals are invited to come. The
peace rally is on Saturday, March 19th from 11am to
1pm on the corner of Richmond St and College Ave.
Following the rally a concert will be held at Harmony
Cafe 12 till 2pm. Hope to see everyone there...
........................

To contact or RSVP contact them at:

Fox Valley Liberals - [email protected]

Rp

[sybylla]

6. Events in Eau Claire/Chippewa Valley

A 4-day Iraq War Teach-In
IRAQ AFTER TWO YEARS OF WAR:
A COMMUNITY TEACH-IN
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 to
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2005

DAVIES CENTER, U.W. -EAU CLAIRE
Free & open to the public
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SUNDAY, MARCH 13 (Council Fire)

11:30 am-12:30 pm KICK-OFF RALLY
Meet at Owen Park; march across footbridge to Davies.

12:30-12:45 WELCOME Overview of Teach-in schedule (Council Fire)
With students, faculty and veteran community members

12:45-1:00 VIDEO by Operation Truth http://www.optruth.org

1:00-2:00 TOWN HALL MEETING :
EFFECTS OF WAR ON U.S. PERSONNEL (Council Fire)
Steve Wagener and Bethany Jacobson of
Military Families Speak Out http://www.mfso.org
Georgia Stillwell (Army mom), and military veterans
* Military families
* Abuse of Reserve and National Guard
* Non-fatal casualties
* Treatment of returning vets
* Rights of dissenting personnel

2:15-3:30 PANEL: EFFECTS OF WAR ON IRAQI CIVILIANS (Council Fire)
Ben Kohler (Center for Victims of Torture, Mpls. http://www.cvt.org),
Todd Dennis (6-year Navy veteran, Eau Claire); and others
* Iraqi casualties and deaths
* Torture
* Psychological impacts
* Impacts on civilian infrastructure
* Depleted Uranium (DU) munitions
* Effects of war on Iraqi environment, water

3:45-5:00 pm PANEL: WE ARE NOT ALONE (Council Fire)
Peace movement organizing around the U.S. & Wisconsin.
Cathy Sultan (National Peace Foundation:
http://www.nationalpeace.org Eau Claire),
Marion Lang (Red Cedar Peace Initiative,
http://www.wispeace.org Menomonie)
Jonathan Dedering (Save Wisconsin,
http://www.savewisconsin.org Reedsburg), and others…
.
5:15 pm DINNER for informal networking (El Patio, 228 Water Street)

7:00-9:00 pm KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY JOHN STAUBER (Council Fire)
"Weapons of Mass Deception:
The Media and Propaganda in a State of Perpetual War"
Stauber is Executive Director of the Center on Media and Democracy
(Madison) and founder of P.R. Watch http://www.prwatch.org
Co-author of Weapons of Mass Deception, Banana Republicans,
Toxic Sludge is Good For You, and other books

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MONDAY, MARCH 14

Background workshops on the Iraq War and the War at Home

1:00-1:50 pm HISTORY & FUTURE OF U.S.
MILITARY INTERVENTIONS (Ho-Chunk)
Zoltan Grossman (UWEC Geography)
http://www.uwec.edu/grossmzc/interventions.html

2:00-2:50 pm WHO'S WHO IN IRAQ:
POLITICAL PARTIES & INSURGENTS (Menominee)
Ali Abootalabi (Poli Sci) Kate Lang (History)

3:00-3:50 pm ECONOMIC COSTS OF IRAQ WAR
TO CURRENT & FUTURE GENERATIONS (Ho-Chunk)
Larry Glenn (SFPJ), Thomas Kemp (Economics)
http://www.costofwar.com

4:00-5:00 pm CIVIL LIBERTIES IN WARTIME (Menominee)
Bob Nowlan (English) of Chippewa Valley ACLU

7:00-8:30 pm VIDEO & DISCUSSION: "UNCONSTITUTIONAL:
THE WAR ON OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES" (Menominee)

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

TUESDAY, MARCH 15

Workshops on group perspectives

12:00-12:50 pm ISRAELIS & PALESTINIANS:
A DIALOGUE WITH BOTH SIDES (Alumni)
Book reading by Cathy Sultan

1:00-1:50 pm WOMEN'S INVOLVEMENT
AND FEMINIST PERSPECTIVES (Ho-Chunk)
Asha Sen (English), Theresa Kemp (English),
Molly Seaver (Campus Feminists)

2:00-2:50 pm RELIGIOUS COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT (Menominee)
Virginia Wolf, Ken Sullivan, others

3:00-3:50 pm ACTIVISM FOR THE HEALTH OF IRAQIS (Ho-Chunk)
Depleted Uranium, reconstruction, future of Iraq
Mike Miles, John LaForge (Anathoth Community, Luck)
http://www.peacenorth.org and http://www.nukewatch.com

4:00-5:30 pm *** STUDENTS AND THE DRAFT *** (Menominee)
Recruitment, Draft Registration, Conscription,
Conscientious Objector (CO) status http://www.objector.org
Harriet Allen (EC Peace Coalition), Steve Wagener (MFSO), Molly
Seaver

7:00-8:30 pm VIDEO & DISCUSSION: "ARLINGTON WEST" (Menominee)
Interviews with Iraq War military personnel and their families
http://www.arlingtonwestfilm.com

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16

12:00-12:50 pm PEACE RALLY (UWEC Clock Tower)
Organized by campus/community groups to culminate week of activities.
Open to all college & high school students, faculty, staff, community
members.

PEACE DREAMS ~ WHISPERS IN THE WIND (Presented at Peace Rally)
During the Iraq War Teach-In, you (the participants) will be creating
a
string of fabric peace flags, ribbons, and banners as an expression
of
our grief for all those affected by the war, and our hopes for
peace.
Participants may create and design their own flag, ribbon or banner
to bring, or create one during the week with the materials provided.
Entitled "Peace Dreams~Whispers In The Wind" this collective
artwork will be a colorful reminder of our hopes and be used by
area groups in future peace activities. For information contact
Bethany: [email protected]

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TEACH-IN SPONSORS
Get involved!

Eau Claire Staff & Faculty for Peace and Justice (SFPJ)
http://www.uwec.edu/sfpj

Progressive Student Association (PSA)
Vigils every Wednesday, State & Garfield, 4:00-5:00 pm

Amnesty International (AI)
Meets in Davies Eagle Room, 6-7 pm (Mar.31, Apr 28, May 5).

Eau Claire Peace Coalition

Military Families Speak Out http://www.mfso.org

Women in Black
Vigils every Saturday (including 12 and 19 March),
corner of Hastings & Brackett, 12 noon-1 pm

DONATIONS for this Teach-In:
Make checks payable to
"Chippewa Valley Community Action Coalition,"
and note in the memo line that they are for the "Teach-In."
Contributions should be sent to:
Kate Hale, 1403 Frederic Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701.

[ClassWarrior]

11. Kickin' for Wisconsin anti-war events on 03/19/05...

:kick:

NGU.

[Lefta Dissenter]

12. and kicking again

I'm going to try to go to the Reindahl Park event in Madison. Anyone else going?