EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN TO END THE WAR IN IRAQ

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EMERGENCY CAMPAIGN TO END THE WAR IN IRAQ

Last week we contacted you about the crisis in Iraq and urged you to take
immediate action. Today, we re-new that call and want to let you know about
an important activity that will take place tomorrow, April 14th, in
Washington, DC.

At 12 noon on Wednesday, April 14 at least fifteen people from military
families, including those who have lost loved ones in the war in Iraq and
those whose loved ones are currently in Iraq, as well as several Vietnam
Veterans and Iraqi Americans will participate in a press conference in
Washington, DC organized by United for Peace and Justice. Following the
press conference the delegation will walk to the White House to deliver
their message: it is time to end the war, end the occupation and bring the
troops home! One flower for each of the U.S. servicepeople and thousands of
petals for the countless Iraqis who have all died this past year will be
left at the steps of the White House. Hundreds of letters from military
families around the country, all calling for an end to the senseless
deaths, will also be left for the president.

Speakers at the press conference will call on people around the country to
immediately contact their Congressional Representatives and demand that
they take action to end the war in Iraq. Now, this week while Congress is
still in recess and members of Congress are home, is the time to contact
them:

try to get an appointment to meet with your representatives in the next few
days
flood their offices with calls and faxes
set up an informational picket or vigil in front of their offices

It is also critical to keep the pressure on the White House. Tonight, just
the 3rd time during his presidency, George Bush will hold a live press
conference. Let him know what you think about what he says. Call the White
House comments line at 202-456-1111 or the White House switchboard at
202-456-1414. Let's make sure the White House knows what we think!!

If you are planning any public activities (protests, educational events,
visits to elected officials) please be sure to post the information on the
UFPJ web site's calendar at:
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar_gxinput.php

Finally, and very importantly, United for Peace and Justice wants to make a
donation of at least several thousand dollars to help cover the travel
costs of the military families flying to Washington, DC to deliver their
critically important message. Please help us by making your contribution to
UFPJ immediately, and please be as generous as possible!

Here is how you can make your donation:

ONLINE: Make a secure online donation right now at
http://www.unitedforpeace.org/donate

CHECK OR MONEY ORDER: Send your donation to United for Peace and Justice,
P.O. Box 607, Times Square Station, New York, NY 10108.

CREDIT CARD: Contribute by credit card by calling the UFPJ office at
212-868-5545.

Contributions of $100 or more are tax-deductible if a check is made out to
the A. J. Muste Memorial Institute and mailed c/o UFPJ at the address above.

As always, please contact UFPJ if you need any assistance with your
organizing efforts.

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