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 |
Anti-war organizers to announce: “We finally have our permit to march on the RNC September 1”For Immediate Release: August 12, 2008 Anti-war organizers to announce: “We finally have our permit to march on the RNC September 1” Press Conference: August 13, Wednesday, 11pm Organizers will announce today that the city of St. Paul has issued a formal permit for the September 1st anti-war protest set to mark the opening day of the Republican National Convention. The September 1st protest, organized by the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War, is expected to draw thousands of Minnesotans and others from the upper Midwest and from across the U.S. The protest is being organized under the calls of: U.S. Out of Iraq Now! · Money for human needs, not for war · Say no to the Republican Agenda · Demand peace, justice and equality. A statement issued by organizers says in part, “The stage is now set for the September 1st protest. The issuance of the permit is a major step to guarantee that everyone who wants to come out to say no to the continued war and occupation of Iraq, everyone who wants funds used for housing, health care and human needs instead of an endless war, everyone who wants to speak out for peace and justice, has a place to be on September 1. While the Republican politicians gather, the majority of the population who are against the war will have a place to gather to send a clear anti-war message.” While organizers point to many deficiencies in the permit, Jess Sundin, of the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War noted, “This permit is really the result of a two-year long struggle with the City of St. Paul to make sure that there is a place at or near the Republican Convention for all those who have suffered from and who oppose the policies of the Bush administration to gather and speak out.” The September 1st protest will start at 11:00AM with a rally in front of the Minnesota State Capitol building. The march will go past the Excel Center, site of the convention, and return to the Capitol mall. An ever-growing coalition of peace, student, women’s, union and other organizations have endorsed the September 1st protest and are committed to turning out the largest numbers possible. For further information contact: Jess Sundin, 612-272-2209 or 612-379-3584 Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War Sarah Martin 612-437-0222, Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War Mick Kelly, 612-715-3280, Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War
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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 |
