UPCOMING EVENTS
03/27/12 COMMUNITY FORUM ON AMENDMENT ONE
The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (UUCA) will host a community forum discussing Amendment One, from 7:30-9:30 pm at the UUCA at 1 Edwin Place, Asheville.
03/29/12 PUBLIC LECTURE AT UNCA
“Justice for All: The History of the Justice Center” with Marty Nicholson. Time is 12:30 PM and location is Ramsey Library. More info at 251-6645.
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
03/31/12 VIGIL FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
This will be from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at Montreat Road and State Street in Black Mountain. The purpose is to make a statement about women’s health issues and the government. Women asked to wear something purple to signify that all American women stand to lose if the government enacts laws that affect reproductive health. Please bring signs.
03/27/12 COMMUNITY FORUM ON AMENDMENT ONE
The Asheville-Buncombe Community Relations Council (ABCRC) and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Asheville (UUCA) will host a community forum discussing Amendment One, from 7:30-9:30 pm at the UUCA at 1 Edwin Place, Asheville.
03/29/12 PUBLIC LECTURE AT UNCA
“Justice for All: The History of the Justice Center” with Marty Nicholson. Time is 12:30 PM and location is Ramsey Library. More info at 251-6645.
03/30/12 NATIONAL OCCUPATION OF WASHINGTON DC
http://nowdc.org/ or The National Occupation of Washington, DC - Occupy Powers
03/31/12 BOOK DISCUSSION AT FIRESTORM CAFÉ AND BOOKS
This book discussion will be on “The Man Who Quit Money” and will be held at 1 PM. This is free and open to the public. In the autumn of 2000, Daniel Suelo deposited his life savings—all thirty dollars of it – in a phone booth. He has lived without money ever since. And he has never felt so free, or so much at peace.
03/31/12 VIGIL FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES
This will be from 4:30 to 5:30 PM at Montreat Road and State Street in Black Mountain. The purpose is to make a statement about women’s health issues and the government. Women asked to wear something purple to signify that all American women stand to lose if the government enacts laws that affect reproductive health. Please bring signs.
04/01/12 FUNDRAISER FOR EARTH FIRST!
This will be held at Rosetta’s Kitchen at 8 PM. The fundraising will go towards an action. No further information at this time.
04/04/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Hartwell Carson, French Broad River Keeper, and Frank Holleman, Southern Environmental Lawyer will talk about Coal Ash and the 2 ponds south of Asheville at Progress Energy’s Power Plants (the health and environmental impact) on Wednesday, April 4, 7 pm at Asheville’s Unitarian Church at the corner of Charlotte and Edwin. Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net or 828-683-2176.
04/05/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios at the corner of Haywood and Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP CHAPTER 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
04/05/12 PROTEST AT ASHEVILLE CITY HALL
This will be at 4 PM outside City Hall. The protest is against a new ordinance that further criminalizes homelessness. This will be followed by campout at Obama headquarters. This event is organized by the Occupy Asheville group.
04/07/12 GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is free & open to the public. It will be held from 10 AM to noon, upstairs in the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.
04/07/12 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
This is hosted by the Western North Carolina Alliance and Transition Asheville. It is from 9 AM to 12 PM at the UNCA Reuter Center
04/12/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Meetings begin with a closed session that typically starts at 5:30 p.m. and the general session at 6:30 p.m. Regular monthly meetings are held at the Administrative Services Building, 175 Bingham Road, in the Board Auditorium. There will be further discussion on the presentation of some religious materials in our schools, while other religious material is not allowed to be presented to students. This is the time to express your opinions on the First Amendment and how it needs to be respected in our local school system.
04/13/12 MOVIE NIGHT AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
The film will be “The Growing Edge”. This is sponsored by the UU Social and Environmental Justice Film Series and Bountiful Cities Project. Time is 7 PM and location is Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Asheville, corner of Edwin and Charlotte Avenue.
04/14/12 - 04/17/12 SOA WATCH DAYS OF ACTION IN DC
Four days of lobbying, conferences, strategy sessions, concerts and street theater. Prior to the Days of Action, from April 11-13, we will hold a Direct Action Training camp to train movement activists in the skills needed to carry out effective actions. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5cR1JW7Z3KLARiECufCoW8UkZA/WO+zK
04/14/12 FUND RAISER FOR BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NC
The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) is holding its 6th annual Walk & Roll-athon at Carrier Park. Registration for the walk includes a t-shirt and lunch. Music, food, display booths, and activities for the whole family will be provided at the event. This event is a great way to help shine a light on brain injury, promote a sense of community among participants and supporters, and help support BIANC in their mission to offer help, hope, and a voice for people with brain injury and their families. For more info on donating, registering, or sponsoring, visit www.bianc.net or call 800-377-1464.
04/15/12 ASHEVILLE “LETS” SEEDLING SWAP AND BIRTHDAY PARTY
An orientation to Asheville LETS will be held at 12 noon at Magnolia Park in Montford, follow by a potluck and seedling swap from 1 to 3 PM. This is the 5th anniversary of Asheville LETS. All are welcome.
04/17/12 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION ON MILITARY SPENDING
04/18/12 FUND RAISER FOR HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION
“Dance Like There's Nobody Watching” is a dance to support Like o’ Mike programs: Patient Pals & Family Friends, Start from Seed and True Stories. Featuring Blind Boy Chocolate and the Mojomatics. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Time is 6 PM to 9 PM. Location is Highland Brewing Company at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville.
04/19/12 EARLY VOTING BEGINS
This will be held at Rosetta’s Kitchen at 8 PM. The fundraising will go towards an action. No further information at this time.
04/04/12 SIERRA CLUB MEETING
Hartwell Carson, French Broad River Keeper, and Frank Holleman, Southern Environmental Lawyer will talk about Coal Ash and the 2 ponds south of Asheville at Progress Energy’s Power Plants (the health and environmental impact) on Wednesday, April 4, 7 pm at Asheville’s Unitarian Church at the corner of Charlotte and Edwin. Contact: judymattox@sbcglobal.net or 828-683-2176.
04/05/12 VETERANS FOR PEACE MEETING
Time is 6:30 PM and location is VFP HQ at the Phil Mechanic Studios at the corner of Haywood and Roberts Street in Asheville. VFP CHAPTER 099: http://vfpchapter099wnc.blogspot.com/
04/05/12 PROTEST AT ASHEVILLE CITY HALL
This will be at 4 PM outside City Hall. The protest is against a new ordinance that further criminalizes homelessness. This will be followed by campout at Obama headquarters. This event is organized by the Occupy Asheville group.
04/07/12 GREEN PARTY MEETING
The Buncombe County GREEN Party's business meeting is free & open to the public. It will be held from 10 AM to noon, upstairs in the Fortune Building, 729 Haywood Rd., West Asheville. Contact Ronald @ 828-LUCK-180 or Larry @ 828-225-4347 for more information.
04/07/12 TRANSPORTATION PLANNING WORKSHOP
This is hosted by the Western North Carolina Alliance and Transition Asheville. It is from 9 AM to 12 PM at the UNCA Reuter Center
04/12/12 BUNCOMBE COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
Meetings begin with a closed session that typically starts at 5:30 p.m. and the general session at 6:30 p.m. Regular monthly meetings are held at the Administrative Services Building, 175 Bingham Road, in the Board Auditorium. There will be further discussion on the presentation of some religious materials in our schools, while other religious material is not allowed to be presented to students. This is the time to express your opinions on the First Amendment and how it needs to be respected in our local school system.
04/13/12 MOVIE NIGHT AT UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST
The film will be “The Growing Edge”. This is sponsored by the UU Social and Environmental Justice Film Series and Bountiful Cities Project. Time is 7 PM and location is Universalist Unitarian Congregation of Asheville, corner of Edwin and Charlotte Avenue.
04/14/12 - 04/17/12 SOA WATCH DAYS OF ACTION IN DC
Four days of lobbying, conferences, strategy sessions, concerts and street theater. Prior to the Days of Action, from April 11-13, we will hold a Direct Action Training camp to train movement activists in the skills needed to carry out effective actions. http://org2.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=5cR1JW7Z3KLARiECufCoW8UkZA/WO+zK
04/14/12 FUND RAISER FOR BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION OF NC
The Brain Injury Association of North Carolina (BIANC) is holding its 6th annual Walk & Roll-athon at Carrier Park. Registration for the walk includes a t-shirt and lunch. Music, food, display booths, and activities for the whole family will be provided at the event. This event is a great way to help shine a light on brain injury, promote a sense of community among participants and supporters, and help support BIANC in their mission to offer help, hope, and a voice for people with brain injury and their families. For more info on donating, registering, or sponsoring, visit www.bianc.net or call 800-377-1464.
04/15/12 ASHEVILLE “LETS” SEEDLING SWAP AND BIRTHDAY PARTY
An orientation to Asheville LETS will be held at 12 noon at Magnolia Park in Montford, follow by a potluck and seedling swap from 1 to 3 PM. This is the 5th anniversary of Asheville LETS. All are welcome.
04/17/12 GLOBAL DAY OF ACTION ON MILITARY SPENDING
04/18/12 FUND RAISER FOR HEALTH CARE ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION
“Dance Like There's Nobody Watching” is a dance to support Like o’ Mike programs: Patient Pals & Family Friends, Start from Seed and True Stories. Featuring Blind Boy Chocolate and the Mojomatics. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Time is 6 PM to 9 PM. Location is Highland Brewing Company at 12 Old Charlotte Highway, Asheville.
04/19/12 EARLY VOTING BEGINS
04/19/12 WILD AND SCENIC FILM FESTIVAL
The Western North Carolina Alliance presents the first-ever Wild & Scenic Film Festival, on tour in Asheville during the week leading up to Earth Day! For nearly a decade, the festival has been touring the country and this year the festival will make its first appearance in Western North Carolina. Time is 7 to 10 PM and the location is the Fine Arts Theatre in Asheville. http://wnca.org/events/wild-scenic-film-festival/
04/21/12 MARCH FOR BABIES
Join March for Babies Chair (and County Commission Chair) David Gantt in supporting the March of Dimes' efforts to raise awareness of the need for research to help prevent and treat premature birth, birth defects and other threats to babies' health. This one walk, on one day, brings the Asheville area together as one voice to help babies be born healthy. The 3-mile walk through downtown Asheville begins and ends at Pack Square Park. It's designed to be a family-friendly event, with music, food and activities for kids. Registration begins at 8:30 am, the Walk begins at 10:00 am. For more info call 828-258-1234 or go to www.marchforbabies.org.
04/21/12 EARTH DAY
Celebration from noon to 10 PM on Lexington Avenue.
04/21/12 to 04/27/12 EARTH WEEK
Interfaith Moral Action on Climate's call for actions during Earth week, in D.C. and locally, April 21-27 http://www.interfaithactiononclimatechange.org
04/26/12 LATINO EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Latino Education in North Carolina: Challenges & Solutions, Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm at the MAHEC Health Education Center. Hosted by the Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Community Foundation of WNC. More info coming soon to Stand Against Racism at YWCA website: http://ywcaofasheville.org/
04/26/12 DINING OUT FOR LIFE
This is to raise support for HIV/AIDS services.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
More information to follow.
04/28/12 NATIONAL PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR ON WOMEN
This will be held at state capitols across the nation. 10 AM.
04/28/12 - 04/29/12 DRONE SUMMIT IN DC BY VETERANS FOR PEACE AND CODE PINK
05/01/12 OCCUPY WALL STREET CALLS FOR MAY DAY GENERAL STRIKE
05/01/12 OCCUPY CHICAGO
Adbusters has issued a Call to Action to Occupy Chicago for the NATO summit this coming May.
05/04/12 SPRING HERB FESTIVAL AT FARMERS MARKET
More information at www.ashevilleherbfestival.com.
05/05/12 EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
The organization 350.org will hold a day of action to "Connect the Dots" between extreme weather events and climate change via distributed actions. http://www.350.org
05/08/12 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
05/10/12 - 05/11/12 PROTEST ALEC SPRING MEETING
Spring Task Force Summit Meeting in Charlotte NC. More info: http://www.alec.org/meetings/
05/17/12 CHILD & FAMILY ADVOCACY DAY IN NC
Action for Children NC will host a day of advocacy at the NC General Assembly, training on key issues, special guest speakers. More information to follow.
05/19/12 - 05/21/12 NATO IN CHICAGO
“Won’t you please come to Chicago, for the help that we can bring? We can change the world, rearrange the world, it is dying - to get better.” G-8 SUMMIT MOVED TO CAMP DAVID
06/02/12 to 06/06/12 END MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL WEEK
The Alliance for Appalachia's "End Mountaintop Removal Week" will be in Washington DC this June 2-6th, 2012. http://ilovemountains.org/wiw
08/08/12 - 08/12/12 VFP NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MIAMI FL
09/03/12 DNC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE
This event goes until 09/08/12. PROTEST THE DNC! Already, organizations and Occupy movements across the country are making plans to mobilize to be in the streets of Charlotte during the DNC. For more information on the Coalition to Protest at the DNC and to find out how your organization can join, please visit http://protestdnc.org.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
Asheville Cop Watch meeting at 5 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Occupy General Assembly at 6 PM at Pritchard Park.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (Asheville) on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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From Friends Committee on National Legislation:
The United States is at a critical juncture in Afghanistan. Both the media and Congress are giving renewed attention to the ways that the U.S. military is undermining efforts to end the war and leading to the breakdown of negotiations. FCNL is urging members of Congress to end the war in Afghanistan now.
Please add your voice to the lobbying that college students participating in FCNL's Spring Lobby Weekend are doing here in Washington . As I write this, they are meeting with their senators and representatives to press the case that the U.S. needs to responsibly withdraw from Afghanistan. Join them in lobbying: please contact your representative and urge her or him to cosponsor the Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, H.R. 780. This legislation would allow funding to be used only for an immediate, responsible withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
As FCNL's Matt Southworth explains in this video, this is a key time for U.S. policy in Afghanistan. The U.S. and its NATO allies will be gathering in Chicago in mid-May to evaluate the current war strategy. What you and all of us do between now and then could influence how Congress contributes to this change in policy.
The situation on the ground in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly, made worse by the presence of the U.S. military. The killings of 16 sleeping Afghans, allegedly by a U.S. soldier with a history of traumatic brain injury, and the burning of copies of the Quran are just the latest evidence of the failure of the current U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
What is the solution? A complete, responsible U.S. military withdrawal, filling the power vacuum with an international peace assistance force until a political settlement between Afghanistan and its neighbors has been reached. The Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) and currently supported by 68 representatives, would be a first step in this direction. Please urge your representative to cosponsor this legislation today.
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From United for Peace & Justice:
Take the Pledge
04/21/12 MARCH FOR BABIES
Join March for Babies Chair (and County Commission Chair) David Gantt in supporting the March of Dimes' efforts to raise awareness of the need for research to help prevent and treat premature birth, birth defects and other threats to babies' health. This one walk, on one day, brings the Asheville area together as one voice to help babies be born healthy. The 3-mile walk through downtown Asheville begins and ends at Pack Square Park. It's designed to be a family-friendly event, with music, food and activities for kids. Registration begins at 8:30 am, the Walk begins at 10:00 am. For more info call 828-258-1234 or go to www.marchforbabies.org.
04/21/12 EARTH DAY
Celebration from noon to 10 PM on Lexington Avenue.
04/21/12 to 04/27/12 EARTH WEEK
Interfaith Moral Action on Climate's call for actions during Earth week, in D.C. and locally, April 21-27 http://www.interfaithactiononclimatechange.org
04/26/12 LATINO EDUCATION IN NORTH CAROLINA
Latino Education in North Carolina: Challenges & Solutions, Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm at the MAHEC Health Education Center. Hosted by the Hispanics in Philanthropy and the Community Foundation of WNC. More info coming soon to Stand Against Racism at YWCA website: http://ywcaofasheville.org/
04/26/12 DINING OUT FOR LIFE
This is to raise support for HIV/AIDS services.
04/27/12 STAND AGAINST RACISM
More information to follow.
04/28/12 NATIONAL PROTEST AGAINST THE WAR ON WOMEN
This will be held at state capitols across the nation. 10 AM.
04/28/12 - 04/29/12 DRONE SUMMIT IN DC BY VETERANS FOR PEACE AND CODE PINK
05/01/12 OCCUPY WALL STREET CALLS FOR MAY DAY GENERAL STRIKE
05/01/12 OCCUPY CHICAGO
Adbusters has issued a Call to Action to Occupy Chicago for the NATO summit this coming May.
05/04/12 SPRING HERB FESTIVAL AT FARMERS MARKET
More information at www.ashevilleherbfestival.com.
05/05/12 EXTREME WEATHER EVENTS AND CLIMATE CHANGE
The organization 350.org will hold a day of action to "Connect the Dots" between extreme weather events and climate change via distributed actions. http://www.350.org
05/08/12 PRIMARY ELECTION DAY
05/10/12 - 05/11/12 PROTEST ALEC SPRING MEETING
Spring Task Force Summit Meeting in Charlotte NC. More info: http://www.alec.org/meetings/
05/17/12 CHILD & FAMILY ADVOCACY DAY IN NC
Action for Children NC will host a day of advocacy at the NC General Assembly, training on key issues, special guest speakers. More information to follow.
05/19/12 - 05/21/12 NATO IN CHICAGO
“Won’t you please come to Chicago, for the help that we can bring? We can change the world, rearrange the world, it is dying - to get better.” G-8 SUMMIT MOVED TO CAMP DAVID
06/02/12 to 06/06/12 END MOUNTAINTOP REMOVAL WEEK
The Alliance for Appalachia's "End Mountaintop Removal Week" will be in Washington DC this June 2-6th, 2012. http://ilovemountains.org/wiw
08/08/12 - 08/12/12 VFP NATIONAL CONVENTION IN MIAMI FL
09/03/12 DNC NATIONAL CONVENTION IN CHARLOTTE
This event goes until 09/08/12. PROTEST THE DNC! Already, organizations and Occupy movements across the country are making plans to mobilize to be in the streets of Charlotte during the DNC. For more information on the Coalition to Protest at the DNC and to find out how your organization can join, please visit http://protestdnc.org.
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ONGOING EVENTS
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SUNDAY
Episcopal Peace Fellowship holds a weekly vigil from 4:30 to 5 PM at All Soul's Cathedral.
TUESDAY
Veterans for Peace have a weekly vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square, Vance Monument
Occupy Asheville Meet Talk Act Nonviolent Affinity Group meets at 4:30 PM at the Chocolate Lounge (second floor) at 10 South Lexington in Asheville. Contact earthsun2@gmail.com for more info.
WEDNESDAY
Haywood Peace Vigilers have a weekly vigil at 4 PM at Haywood Country Courthouse in Waynesville.
Asheville Cop Watch meeting at 5 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
Occupy General Assembly at 6 PM at Pritchard Park.
THURSDAY
Asheville Homeless Network meeting at 2 PM at Firestorm Cafe.
FRIDAY
Women in Black have a vigil at 5 PM at Pack Square (Asheville) on the first Friday of the month.
Women in Black have a weekly vigil at noon at the City Hall in Hendersonville
SATURDAY
Transylvanians for Peace and WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility have a weekly vigil at noon in front of the courthouse in Brevard.
OCCUPY WALL STREET ASHEVILLE
Go to www.occupyasheville.org for more information, or call 888-378-0788. Information on Occupy Asheville late breaking events: http://www.occupyasheville.org/events/
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ACTIONS AND READINGS
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From Friends Committee on National Legislation:
The United States is at a critical juncture in Afghanistan. Both the media and Congress are giving renewed attention to the ways that the U.S. military is undermining efforts to end the war and leading to the breakdown of negotiations. FCNL is urging members of Congress to end the war in Afghanistan now.
Please add your voice to the lobbying that college students participating in FCNL's Spring Lobby Weekend are doing here in Washington . As I write this, they are meeting with their senators and representatives to press the case that the U.S. needs to responsibly withdraw from Afghanistan. Join them in lobbying: please contact your representative and urge her or him to cosponsor the Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, H.R. 780. This legislation would allow funding to be used only for an immediate, responsible withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan.
As FCNL's Matt Southworth explains in this video, this is a key time for U.S. policy in Afghanistan. The U.S. and its NATO allies will be gathering in Chicago in mid-May to evaluate the current war strategy. What you and all of us do between now and then could influence how Congress contributes to this change in policy.
The situation on the ground in Afghanistan is deteriorating rapidly, made worse by the presence of the U.S. military. The killings of 16 sleeping Afghans, allegedly by a U.S. soldier with a history of traumatic brain injury, and the burning of copies of the Quran are just the latest evidence of the failure of the current U.S. strategy in Afghanistan.
What is the solution? A complete, responsible U.S. military withdrawal, filling the power vacuum with an international peace assistance force until a political settlement between Afghanistan and its neighbors has been reached. The Responsible End to the War in Afghanistan Act, introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (CA) and currently supported by 68 representatives, would be a first step in this direction. Please urge your representative to cosponsor this legislation today.
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From United for Peace & Justice:
Take the Pledge
“If the United States applies increased sanctions, invades, bombs, sends combat troops or drones, or otherwise significantly escalates its intervention in Iran or the region directly or through support of its allies, I pledge to join with others to engage in acts of legal protest and/or nonviolent civil disobedience to prevent or halt the death and destruction which U.S. military actions would cause to the people of Iran, the Middle East, our communities at home, and the planet itself.”
By signing the pledge you will be connecting with 100,000s of others who are receiving this email; but signing up is just the first step. This will only be effective if we organize at the grassroots level. While the Pledge itself is online and there will be effective actions to do from your computer, it will be important to connect with others in your community to start building out this network. We will be able to connect you with others in your area who sign the pledge to coordinate local actions and engage in emergency response. The structure of the Iran Pledge of Resistance is a simple one: local affinity groups formed by those signing up will lead to local spokes councils and coordinating bodies. Those spokes councils will be part of the national conversation to figure out next steps, plan days of actions and much more. Now is your chance to take the first step. Go to iranpledge.org to take the pledge now.
Working together, we can be a powerful force that can change the course of history. Sign the Pledge of Resistance and start organizing now!
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