Mar 18-20: Two-Year Anniversary of Iraq War

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ACTION ALERT * UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE
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MAR 18-20: TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRAQ WAR
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This coming weekend will mark two years since the U.S.-led bombing and
invasion of Iraq began. No weapons of mass destruction were ever found; no
compelling reason for the war was ever given. Yet more than 1500 U.S.
soldiers have been killed, more than 11,000 wounded; 100,000 Iraqis are
dead, and the country remains gripped by horrifying violence, with no end
in sight.

All over the United States, and all around the world, people will be
converging through the March 18-20 weekend to protest the war and
occupation, mourn the losses, and demand immediate U.S. withdrawal from
Iraq. More than 365 activities in at least 45 states are already listed on
our calendar at http://www.unitedforpeace.org

The March 18-20 weekend will feature an array of vibrant events ranging
from marches and rallies to silent vigils, civil disobedience actions,
interfaith services, musical and theatre performances, and art exhibits.
Events will take place on main streets and courthouse squares, alongside
highways and bridges, in public parks and in front of military recruiting
stations, at statehouses and Congressional offices.

Some examples:

·       Marches, rallies, vigils, and nonviolent civil disobedience actions
in Juneau, AK; Atlanta, GA; Wilmington, DE; Appleton, WI; Springfield, MO;
Amarillo, TX; and elsewhere, with many of them focused on military
recruitment centers.

·       Interfaith memorial services in Des Moines, IA; Chicago, IL; New
York, NY; Portland, OR; and elsewhere. These are being organized in sync
with a call by Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq, a new UFPJ-supported
initiative.

·       A major regional mobilization in Fayetteville, NC, home to Fort
Bragg. With military families and veterans at the center of the organizing,
this will be a powerful and historic protest. Activists from as far north
as Minnesota and as far south as Florida are organizing buses to attend
this event. For more information, visit the website of the North Carolina
Peace and Justice Coalition, http://www.ncpeacejustice.org

After two years of pointless and costly war, the anti-war movement is more
determined than ever. And with increased organizing by military families,
veterans, faith-based communities, and young people who are resisting
predatory military recruiters, the movement is growing broader and more
diverse each day. Join us in taking action this weekend to bring the troop
home now!

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MARCH 18-20: GLOBAL DAYS OF PROTEST
ON THE TWO-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE IRAQ WAR
* End the War * Bring the Troops Home Now * Rebuild Our Communities *
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