Home
Archive
Columnists
Video
Blogs
Discuss
About
Search
Donate
Advertise
email Get AlterNet in your mailbox!

 
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Register to Vote: Rock the Vote, powered by Working Assets Wireless
Advertisement
  • AlterNetYour turn

Support AlterNet
Do you value the information you're getting from AlterNet? Please show your support with a tax-deductible donation.


Feedback
Tell us how we're doing.

Search:

War on Iraq

Join This Weekend's Anti-War Fight

By Laura Barcella, AlterNet. Posted September 23, 2005.


Tomorrow, thousands of people will mobilize in DC -- and scores of other cities nationwide -- to voice opposition to the war in Iraq. Here's where to go if you're not in Washington.
Tools
email EMAIL
print PRINT
27 COMMENTS

Share and save this post:
Digg iconDelicious iconReddit iconFark iconYahoo! iconNewsvine! iconFacebook iconNewsTrust icon

Also in War on Iraq

One Fifth of Iraq Funding Goes to Private Contractors
Willam Fisher

As Vets Take to the Streets to Protest the War, McCain Snubs IVAW at the RNC
Liliana Segura

The VA Continues to Abandon Returning Vets
Joshua Kors

Spinning Iraq for a GOP Victory
Patrick Cockburn

How the Bush Administration Underestimated Nouri al-Maliki
Gareth Porter

In the Shadow of the RNC, War Resisters Convene to Stop the War
Sarah Lazare

More stories by Laura Barcella

RSS icon War on Iraq RSS Feed

RSS icon Main AlterNet RSS Feed

Get AlterNet in
your mailbox!

 
Advertisement

This weekend's D.C. march, organized by United for Peace and Justice, promises to be a demonstration of historic proportions -- and it couldn't come at a better time.

Thankfully, the action won't just be limited to Washington. Activist groups across the country are organizing protests in cities nationwide.

Let your voice be heard -- check out our list, below, of state-by-state anti-war events to support this weekend.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

"Alabama Says: Stop the War on Iraq!" activities include a rally and march. Meet at Kelly Ingram Park, 1700 6th Ave. N. from 2-5 p.m.. Other activities for Sept. 24 are also being planned. Contact: lahaynes@knology.net. Sponsored by Alabama Peace and Justice Coalition; Veterans for Peace, Alabama Chapter; Military Families Speak Out -- Alabama.

ANCHORAGE, ALASKA

Saturday, Sept. 24 at noon, there is a rally and march in opposition to the war. Meet at Parkstrip-Vet's Memorial at Ninth & I St. Contact: jr4.l@att.net. Sponsored by Alaskans for Peace and Justice.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA

On Saturday, Sept. 24, ANSWER is hosting a mass march and rally in downtown L.A. to help "fund people's needs, not the war machine." The march begins at noon at Olympic & Broadway, downtown LA. The rally is at 1:30 p.m. at the Federal Building at Los Angeles & Temple.

PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

At noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, there will be a peaceful anti-war rally at the corner of Palm Canyon and Tahquitz, in front of the library.

SALINAS, CALIFORNIA

At 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, a women-organized peace demonstration will be held at the corner of South Main Street and Blanco, in the Star Market parking lot. Email sage@redshift.com for more info.

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA

Chuck Lowery has organized an oceanside anti-war rally at Balboa Park, at the corner of Sixth and Laurel in San Diego on September 24.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

CodePink has organized a "women say enough" anti-war mobilization for Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. at Dolores Park in the Mission District (Dolores Street at 19th). There will also be a host of other groups organizing at Dolores Park on Saturday.

On Monday, Sept. 26, United for Peace and Justice will host a "defund the war, defend our communities" rally at the Civic Center Federal Building at 450 Golden Gate.

SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA

At noon on Saturday, Sept. 24, there will be a march for peace, justice and freedom at Plaza Vera Cruz Park, 130 E. Cota Street.

SEBASTOPOL, CALIFORNIA

There's an "end the war vigil" held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 11:30 a.m. Protesters will gather at the corners of HWY 12 (Bodega HWY) and HWY 116, in Sebastopol. Contact cognizant2@hotmail.com for more info.

VENTURA, CALIFORNIA

On Saturday, Sept. 24 at 1 p.m., a rally begins in downtown Ventura at Mission Park, "with a Chumash smudging ceremony." The march starts at 1:30-ish and will proceed down Main Street to Fir Street, returning to Mission Park, where the rally will continue until 4 p.m. There will be "dynamic speakers, music, drum circles, ending with a white dove release." Contact: createpeace@sbcglobal.net.

CRESTED BUTTE, COLORADO

Saturday Sept. 24, at 4:30 pm, protesters will meet at the four-war stop sign and "march up Elk Avenue and back in time to join the Vinotok mummers procession at 5 p.m." Contact: vsshaw@ecoisp.com.

DENVER, COLORADO

At 12:30 pm on Saturday, Sept. 24, anti-war organizers will meet at the West Steps of the State Capitol at Broadway and Colfax Streets. Contact: claire@3novembermovement.org.

DURANGO, COLORADO

At 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, there will be a peaceful procession through town. Meet at Rotary Park, 1500 2nd Avenue. Sponsored by Southwest Colorado Peace and Justice and Amnesty International. Contact: phissell99@lycos.com.

WASHINGTON D.C.

On Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 pm, the Washington Buddhist Peace Fellowship will host a candlelight vigil and peace meditation at St. Stephen of the Incarnation, 1525 Newton St., NW DC. Contact: info@wbpf.org.

Before the march on Saturday, Sept. 24, there will be a "Jewish Breakfast Against the War" organized by a coalition of different groups opposed to war, including: JVP-DC, Jews for Racial and Economic Justice (JFREJ) and others. Meet at 8 a.m. at Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, 600 I Street, NW DC (in the Social Hall). Contact: dahliag@hotmail.com.

Between Saturday, Sept. 24 and Monday, Sept. 26, a rally, march, concert and interfaith service -- as well as civil disobedience actions and meetings with members of Congress -- are all being organized by the United for Peace and Justice coalition, in alliance with other groups. Click here for the full schedule.

The Women in Black will also host a silent vigil to mourn the war's dead on Saturday, Sept. 24; meet at 14th St. and Constitution Ave. at 11:30 a.m. Contact: parkerhead@earthlink.net.


View as a single page

Digg!

Laura Barcella is AlterNet's front page editor.

Liked this story? Get top stories in your inbox each week from War on Iraq! Sign up now »

War on Iraq » Story Tools: email EMAILprint PRINT 27 COMMENTS

Advertisement

 

Comments Turn comments off sitewide Give us feedback »
Comments closed.
The comments for this story have been closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. 		View:
Is there nothing in Illinois??
[Report this comment]
Posted by: jstmane on Sep 23, 2005 4:51 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
Is there nothing in Illinois??

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

» Michigan, either? Posted by: Video
» YES Northern Michigan, see below Posted by: Michiganman
Anti-war rally
[Report this comment]
Posted by: br2249 on Sep 23, 2005 6:48 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
To add to your list, there will also be a rally in Duluth, Minnesota at 1:00 pm, Sept. 24 in the Civic Center in front of the Courthouse. There will be music, speakers, and anti-war T-shirts and wrist bands for sale.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Internet
[Report this comment]
Posted by: Barbara Susan on Sep 23, 2005 7:12 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
are there ways to participate on the internet (not donations)

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

» RE: Internet Posted by: KathyMorris
Seattle Washington
[Report this comment]
Posted by: dorlir on Sep 23, 2005 7:35 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
There will be a large rally and march in Seattle on September 24 at Westlake Park 4th and Pine. Noon to 1.20 Rally, followed by a march to the Federal Building and back for a post march rally.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Is nothing happening in Arkansas, either?
[Report this comment]
Posted by: bambic on Sep 23, 2005 8:49 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
C'mon folks...I'm on probation and can't leave the state...isn't there anything near Little Rock to attend?

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Rally --- PHOENIX, AZ
[Report this comment]
Posted by: Zowanda on Sep 23, 2005 8:58 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
International Stop the War Day

Join millions around the world to stop the war on Iraq

When: Saturday, September 24

Where: 24th Street and Camelback, Phoenix

Affirm the true noble causes for patriotic Americans:

* Support the troops
* Bring them home
* End the war now

Volunteers needed to make this the biggest anti-war rally in Phoenix
* Tell your friends and neighbors
* Bring them to the rally
* Circulate flyers and information
* Train to be a marshal, legal observer or first aid volunteer
* Come to a planning meeting

To volunteer or for more information:
azendthewarnow@yahoo.com
www.azpeace.org
(480) 894-2024

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Sorry if I missed your city/state...
[Report this comment]
Posted by: Laura Barcella on Sep 23, 2005 9:07 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
But it was impossible to list every event in every state. If you know of an event happening in your city or state, please add it in the Comments section.

Thanks.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Great!
[Report this comment]
Posted by: johnny-boy2 on Sep 23, 2005 10:03 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
These things are GREAT displays to the average American of y'alls weirdness.

I can't wait! Burning American and Israeli flags in the streets, comparisons of President Bush to Hitler....

This stuff is always bank for a few millions votes swinging to the Republicans.

Can you all do another one right before the 06 elections??

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

johnny-boy, butthole . . .
[Report this comment]
Posted by: russianblue on Sep 23, 2005 10:15 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
So you're back again-what, you're only allowed on the internet on Fridays? You're just jealous 'cause you're finding yourself on the WRONG side!!!! Please, dazzle us with your mean-spirited, selfish rantings-kooks like yourself are as entertaining as roadkill!!

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Johnny-boy
[Report this comment]
Posted by: davidt on Sep 23, 2005 11:35 AM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
It takes a man to stand up to the powers that be and speak the truth & johhny-BOY, you ain't it.

The next time you feel like expressing yourself about people who reallly care & are trying to change the mess son of a BBBBBBBBBBBBBBUUUUUSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHH got us into I suggest you go look into a mirror and take a long look at what you see staring back at you.

Then try something new and exciting--THINK.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

» RE: Johnny-boy Posted by: witcheswood
» RE: Johnny-boy Posted by: baseplate
Message from Canada
[Report this comment]
Posted by: sharp on Sep 23, 2005 2:07 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
To our American cousins united against war:

Give 'em hell in DC.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

» RE: Message from Canada Posted by: lone voice in the desert
» Your Our Canadian Brothers/Sisters Posted by: Michiganman
Rallies in Northern Michigan
[Report this comment]
Posted by: ldymoonshadow on Sep 23, 2005 3:24 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
TRAVERSE CITY Demonstration for September 24
Local Solidarity with Washington, D.C. Peace Rally.
Saturday, September 24, Grandview Parkway & Division, 11:00 A.M to 12:00 noon
BRING SIGNS, BANNERS
Followed by meeting at Friends Meeting House, 5th and Oak to plan
for local Keep Space for Peace Week, Oct. 1 to 8.

PETOSKEY- "End the war, bring the troops home now" is the theme of an upcoming rally and march.
The event is slated for 10 a.m. Saturday at Central Elementary School, 410 State Street, part of demonstrations against the Iraq war slated for cities throughout the country that day.
It is sponsored by grassroots group Northern Michigan People for Peace.
For more information, call (231) 547-2626.

OTHER EVENTS POSTED AT http://TraversePeaceAlerts.org/
LOCAL 2005 CALENDAR http://nrec.org/calendar2005

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

witcheswood
[Report this comment]
Posted by: witcheswood on Sep 23, 2005 3:56 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
Official Announcement:

The government today announced that it is changing its emblem from an Eagle to a CONDOM because it more accurately reflects the government's political stance. A condom allows for inflation, halts production, destroys the next generation, protects a bunch of pricks, and gives you a sense of security while you're actually being screwed.

Damn, it just doesn't get more accurate than that!

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

» Ha Ha YES Most excellent!!! Posted by: Michiganman
mistery509
[Report this comment]
Posted by: mistery509 on Sep 23, 2005 9:09 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
Finally US citizens are waking up. You will have to watch Canadian Television for coverage of the Peace walks because the
American Television is not going to cover it.

They are too busy worshiping Bush.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Salt Lake City protest 9/24
[Report this comment]
Posted by: dretceterini on Sep 24, 2005 2:01 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
Somewhere between 5,000 and 10,000 showed up for today's protest in Salt Lake City, Utah, the "reddest" state in the US.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]

Email the Useless Reporters
[Report this comment]
Posted by: mistery509 on Sep 26, 2005 7:38 PM   
Current rating: Not yet rated    [1 = poor; 5 = excellent]
The Peace Walk was NOT televised. Incredible! I am getting tired of watching Rita. Sure it was a bad storm but enough is enough.

I tried to catch something on Television about the Peace Walk.
There was NOTHING.

Everyone should start Emailing the Reporters and Producers of the useless media. This would at least wake them up and remind them that there are other things happening in the world. Young men are dying every day for a lie.

[« Reply to this comment] [Post a new comment »] [Rate this comment: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5]