Aug 6-9: No Nukes! No Wars! Defend Democracy!

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August 6 and 9, 2005 mark the 60th anniversaries of the atomic bombings of
Hiroshima and Nagasaki by the United States. United for Peace and Justice
urges you to join with thousands of people at
<http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2955>four central U.S.
nuclear weapons sites to call for an end to the development and production
of nuclear warheads. There are also
<http://www.besafenet.com/2005Calendar.htm>local activities planned in
scores of cities around the nation.



In Iraq, they never found nuclear or other weapons of mass destruction, yet
the daily reality of death and annihilation continues, sparked by the Bush
administration's invasion and fueled by the ongoing U.S. military
occupation. A majority of people in this nation now oppose the war, but the
White House and most members of Congress are resisting the only solution to
the crisis: bring the troops home immediately.



This year, the 60th anniversaries of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima
and Nagasaki also coincide with the 40th anniversary of the 1965 Voting
Rights Act on August 3, 2005. Ensuring our basic voting and civil rights is
at the heart of keeping our democracy alive and healthy. A vibrant
democracy with open public debate is essential to keep U.S. power in check.
Given that U.S. power is directly expressed and projected through its
possession and threat to use nuclear weapons, the links between democracy,
power and nuclear weapons becomes clear.
<http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2953>Click here to read a
statement drafted by in February 1999 that addresses these crucial links.



United for Peace and Justice encourages those of you in driving distance of
Atlanta, GA to participate in a demonstration organized by the Rainbow/PUSH
Coalition on Saturday, August 6th. The march and rally will bring together
people from all walks of life in a call for Congress to re-authorize key
provisions of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that will expire in 2007. Visit
the <http://www.rainbowpush.org/>Rainbow/PUSH Coalition to learn more about
the August 6th demonstration in Atlanta, Georgia.



And wherever you are this weekend...in Atlanta, at one of the four regional
anti-nuclear protests, at a local demonstration...we hope you will use this
as an opportunity to help spread the word about the Sept. 24 - 26 antiwar
mobilization in Washington, DC. Momentum is building for what promises to
be an historic gathering, but each time people come together we must make
sure they know about the Sept. plans. Please
<http://unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2872>check the UFPJ web site for
leaflets and organizing materials you can download and use this weekend.



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