Mon., Sept. 26: Direct Action & Lobby Day Details

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Sept. Mobilization

Three Days of Peace & Justice Actions in Washington, D.C.

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<>Mass Nonviolent Direct Action at the White House
<>Grassroots Congressional Lobby Day

On Monday, September 26 -- two days after the massive march on Washington
-- United for Peace and Justice is organizing both a
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nonviolent direct action at the White House and a
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congressional lobby day. By taking part in an act of mass resistance at the
White House, or joining with others in face-to-face meetings with members
of Congress and/or their staffs, you will help powerfully amplify the
crucial political message of our weekend mobilization: Bring Our Troops
Home Now!

MASS NONVIOLENT ACTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE
Monday, September 26
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Mourn the Dead.
Resist Bush’s War.
Bring U.S. troops home, now!

For the last two and half years the U.S. war and occupation of Iraq has
brought immeasurable death and destruction. This is a war that never should
have happened, a war based on lies and greed. It is time to end it and
bring our troops home, now.

United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ) invites you to participate in a mass
civil resistance action at the White House on Monday, September 26, 2005.
As part of three days of public protest against the war in Iraq, this
action will provide a dramatic opportunity to more directly express your
opposition to the war makers.

Building on many traditions of nonviolent action and civil resistance, the
protest at the White House will bring together people from different
communities and constituencies. For some people this will be the first time
they have risked arrest, for others this will be something they have done
before. But for all who participate, the action at the White House will be
a vehicle to communicate our deeply held convictions that this war must end
now.

Our action on September 26 will remember and mourn the precious Iraqi and
U.S. lives lost in this war while forcefully resisting the Bush White House
that is responsible for the carnage and suffering. And while we will be at
Bush's front door others will be on Capitol Hill as part of a day of
grassroots lobbying, pointing out the ways Congress has been a partner in
the war-making and that our representatives must now must do their part to
end this illegal, immoral war.

We will take our grief and outrage directly to the President, demanding
that he hear our message - Bring the Troops Home Now, no more death and
destruction. We will begin by solemnly encircling the White House to the
tolling of bells and then move in waves to the White House gates to deliver
our message. We will not leave until our message is heard!

The nonviolent civil resistance actions being organized by United for Peace
and Justice will be focused on the White House. We welcome the creative
ideas of affinity groups from around the nation that will help make this
the strongest statement possible. And we encourage you to help us bring
large numbers of people to participate in this important protest.

UFPJ also expresses solidarity with activists who may act elsewhere that
day in a nonviolent manner.

For more information, and to plug into the action, visit
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GRASSROOTS CONGRESSIONAL LOBBY DAY
Monday, September 26
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Join us in Washington, DC on Monday, September 26 to send a powerful
message to Congress: They must take action to stop this war!

Our goal is to have over 600 people from around the country meet with over
100 members of Congress and their aides. Our delegations will include Cindy
Sheehan and fellow members of Gold Star Families for Peace on the Bring
them Home Now Tour. Make plans to join us today!

Who can participate?
UFPJ member groups are working together to organize joint delegations.
Members of organizations and unaffiliated individuals that share UFPJ’s
political goals and legislative goals for the day are welcome to
participate. If space is tight, preference will be given to members of
UFPJ-affiliated organizations

How do I participate in Congressional Education Day/Lobby Day?
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first step is to register. You can register as an individual and join a
delegation that we will set up. The delegation you join will meet with your
Representative, and will join others to meet with your Senators. Or, you
can volunteer to be a point person.

What is the point person’s job?
The point person is responsible for making the appointment with the
Representative. After you register, one of our Congress Day coordinators
will follow-up with you to give you all the information you need to do
this. We will keep the point person informed as new people register to
visit from the same congressional district. The point person will keep that
information and update the Congressperson as the delegation grows.

Should I make an appointment with my congress person before I register?
NO! Someone from your area may have already made an appointment. It makes
us look disorganized and divided if more than one person calls to make an
appointment – so please register here first! After you register, our
Congress Day coordinators will advise you if someone is already the point
person for that Representative.

What if I have never met with a member of Congress before?
This is a great time for your first Congressional visit. UFPJ will hold a
mandatory comprehensive training for each delegation on Sunday the 25th,
and we will supply you with written materials. You will be fully prepared
for your meeting with your legislator.

What will we be advocating for?
UFPJ’s legislative priorities are to push for legislation that gets the
troops out now, on the shortest possible timeline in logistical terms. At
the same time, where appropriate, UFPJ remains open to supporting other,
more moderate legislation calling for withdrawal, if and when that
legislation will contribute to ending the occupation and the political
defeat of the warmakers. We are keeping a close watch on Congress to see
what pieces of legislation have the most promise. Once you register, we
will send you UFPJ’s legislative priorities, and information on specific
bills and actions that we will be asking for.

What happens after I register?
We will respond to your registration by email, usually within one day. If
you are registering as an individual, we will incorporate you into a
delegation, and we will let you know when your congressional visits are
scheduled. If you are registering as a point person, we’ll help you make
your appointment(s) and let you know who else will be joining your
delegation. All registrants will receive information on the training,
legislation and all lobby day related events.

Help us organize the best grassroots lobby day possible:
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END THE WAR ON IRAQ!
BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!

Three Days of Peace & Justice Actions
in Washington, D.C.

September 24-26, 2005

Visit our website today to download leaflets, endorse the mobilization, and
learn more about the plans for this powerful weekend of action.

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