Date: Fri, 12 Apr 2002 07:16:51 -0700 (PDT)
From: nowardc@yahoo.com ("International A.N.S.W.E.R.")
Subject: [anti_war_protests_in_arizona] UPDATE on April 20 demo @ the White House (4/11)
To: ANSWER@afgj.org
Reply-To: anti_war_protests_in_arizona@yahoogroups.com
STOP U.S.-BACKED ISRAELI AGGRESSION AGAINST THE
PALESTINIAN PEOPLE!
*Update on April 20 demonstration at the White House:
Bus drop-off, logistics & more*
APRIL 20 @ 11 am
Gather at the WHITE HOUSE
(on the Ellipse, south side of the White House, 16th
St. and Constitution NW)
It is clear from the intensifying mobilization and
support for the Palestinian people battling the
U.S.-backed Israeli aggression that the April 20
demonstration at the White House will be attended by
tens of thousands of people. The main demands at the
White House demonstration will be FREE PALESTINE! No
new war on Iraq!, Stop the attacks on Arab and
Muslim people! Defend civil liberties!, and Money
for Jobs, Education, Healthcare and Housing, NotWar!
NEW FLYER FOR APRIL 20!
Stop the Bush/Sharon War Against Palestine: April 20
March on the White House
http://www.internationalanswer.org/a20.pdf (scroll to
page 2 for new flyer)
** BUS DROP OFF INFORMATION **
Bus drop off will be on Constitution Ave. at 16th St.
(this is the middle of the south side of the Ellipse,
between 15th and 17th Streets). Get off there and
youll see us! Walk north from Constitution Ave. into
the Ellipse. From major highways, get on Constitution
Ave. and go west to the Ellipse.
** BUS PARKING INFORMATION **
- Bus parking: There is a lot that is used for bus
parking just over the Anacostia Bridge. Drive south on
South Capitol, go over the Anacostia Bridge, and take
the first right. - Vans and cars can drop off on
Constitution Ave., or simply find parking in the area.
** THE MARCH **
- After the rally at the White House, we will MARCH
east on Pennsylvania Ave. directly in front of the
White House, and across Pennsylvania Ave. to the
Justice Department.
- At the Justice Department--irectly across the
street from the J. Edgar Hoover FBI building--we will
rally in defense of civil rights and civil liberties
and to demand the repeal of Ashcroft's USA Patriot
Act.
- After the rally at the Justice Department, we will
march on to a concluding rally!
PERMITS
The A.N.S.W.E.R. coalition has met and had discussions
with the National Parks Service, the Metropolitan
Police Department and the Capitol Police. We are
pleased to announce that we have secured permits for
the rally and march.
VOLUNTEERS
To make this event a success, hundreds of volunteers
are needed to help out in many areas! If you would
like to volunteer, email ANSWER@afgj.org. Help is
needed for handing out literature and placards,
getting out t-shirts, water and more.
LOGISTICAL INFORMATON ON THE WEB
Check out http://www.internationalanswer.org for
up-to-date logistical information. You can find MAPS,
METRO INFO, HOUSING FORMS, & more!
****ORGANIZING****
FLYERS AND POSTERS
- Download on the web:
http://www.internationalanswer.org/a20.pdf (scroll to
pge two for new flyer)
- If you cant download it, email us at
ANSWER@afgj.org to have an original copy mailed to you
BUSES, VANS AND CAR CARAVANS
- Find others organizing from your area at
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/april/contacts.html
- Email us at ANSWER@afgj.org if youre organizing so
we can help get others in touch with you, and if
youre not organizing, email us for tips on how to get
started
DONATE
The costs for this mobilization are vast.
Contributions are tax-deductible and can be made
online at
http://www.internationalanswer.org/donate.html
*SIMULTANEOUS RALLY IN SAN FRANCISCO*
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/april/contacts-sf.html
The Free Palestine Alliance (877-253-2547) and the
Al-Awda Palestinian Right of Return Coalition NY-NJ
(www.al-awda.org) are calling on people to join the
April 20 protest at the White House, as well as to
protest Ariel Sharons scheduled visit on April 22. A
large number of other Arab American and Muslim
organizations are also calling on people to join and
mobilizing for the April 20 White House demonstration
and the anti-Sharon protest (additional specific
information on other organizations will be provided in
forthcoming emails).
A.N.S.W.E.R. COALITION STEERING COMMITTEE:
IFCO/Pastors for Peace, Muslim Students Association of
the U.S. and Canada, Nicaragua Network, Mexico
Solidarity Network, Partnership for Civil Justice
LDEF, Committee for Justice to Defend Palestinian
Rights-USA, Bayan-USA, Kensington Welfare Rights
Union, International Action Center, Middle East
Children's Alliance and the Korea Truth Commission.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED MORE INFO,
Email: ANSWER@afgj.org
Washington (202) 332-5757
New York (212) 633-6646
Chicago (773) 583-7728
San Francisco (415) 821-6545
Los Angeles (213) 487-2368
http://www.InternationalANSWER.org
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