NavigationMarch on the RNC to Stop the War
Organizations from around the country have endorsed the call for this important demonstration. We say:
Click here to read more on why we are marching, and who will join us. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War 1313 5th St SE #112C Minneapolis, MN 55414 612.379.3584 |
5/20/08: RNC anti-war protest permit appeal to be heard by St Paul City Council May 21For Immediate Release, May 20, 2008 Press Conference - Wednesday, May 21 @ 3:00 pm, In front of St Paul City Hall (15 West Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul) Members of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War a press conference at St Paul City Hall, May 21, to coincide with the St Paul City Council meeting. The City Council will here an appeal of the inadequate permit the city issued for the massive September 1 anti-war march that is planned for at the Republican National Convention. Following the press conference Coalition members will go to the City Council meeting were we expect to present our case. “The permit issued by the City May 15 does not allow for the massive anti-war march that we are organizing for September 1. People are coming from all over the country to protest the war on Iraq. Tens of thousands are expected to march on the Xcel Center. The permit issued by the city does not allow for that in practice” said Mick Kelly of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War. - 30 - |
Upcoming eventshttp://www.protestrnc2008.org - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - We recognize that protests at the RNC will take many forms. With that in mind, we have worked for common ground with other forces to ensure that our various projects work in concert, with a commitment to ensure no one's plans are disrupted or undermined by fellow protesters. Our coalition agrees to the following principles for the September 1, 2008, March on the RNC. (1) our solidarity will be based on respect for diversity of tactics and the plans of other groups. (2) the actions and tactics used will be organized to maintain a separation of time or space. (3) any debates or criticisms will stay internal to the movement, avoiding any public or media denunciations of fellow activists and events. (4) we oppose any state repression of dissent, including surveillance, infiltration, disruption and violence. We agree not to assist law enforcement actions against activists and others. User login |
