Dear Friends,
Anti-war sentiment is at its highest level since the invasion of Iraq almost four years ago. Despite the plans to continue the Occupation and the maneuvers of the war makers, opposition to the Occupation is deepening. Millions support an end to the Occupation and the immediate withdrawal of all troops from Iraq. Our task is to unite and mobilize the millions who agree with us. Along with supporting the calls for national actions in Washington, DC on January 27th and March 17th, the GREATER BOSTON STOP THE WARS COALITION is calling on the entire antiwar movement to organize a large, region-wide demonstration on the Boston Common on March 24th, 2007 to END THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ! and to BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW!
It is also important to draw attention to the “Home from Iraq Now” referendum in November that passed overwhelmingly all over the state calling for an immediate end to the war and to bring all the troops home now. We should include a regional demand against the use of National Guard troops from Massachusetts. Together we can build a coalition that can mobilize the widest cross-section of the people and help put an end to this criminal occupation. Our movement can help to massively shift the political agenda in this country to further global justice, human needs and international solidarity. The success of our efforts can infuse movements for the rights of working people and oppressed social layers with confidence and initiative.
Your organization can help:
1. Endorse the Action!
Get your organization and allies to endorse the March 24th action; simply reply to this e-mail if you can endorse or if you have any questions or comments.
2. Plan the Action!
Participate in the planning and organizing meetings that will take place every Monday evening at 6:30 PM at Encuentro 5, 33 Harrison Ave, 5th floor in Chinatown (Boston). The first planning meeting will be on MONDAY, JANUARY 8th AT 6:30 PM.
3. Resource the Movement!
Help by providing human resources (including volunteer time), funds, logistical support, and artistic ideas for building the action.
4. Network with Results!
Help reach out to other organizations, groups and individuals to support the action and add more voices to this movement.
5. Educate the Public!
Hold teach-ins, film screenings and other events in the run up to the action; STWC can provide essential support (including materials, logistics, publicity, and speakers).
6. Build Grassroots Outreach!
Leaflet, flyer, and poster in your neighborhood(s); STWC can help with copying, production, targeting, etc.
And, of course... MOBILIZE EVERYONE YOU KNOW to SHOW the WORLD that the ANTIWAR MOVEMENT has the POWER to BUILD, SPREAD and turn millions more against this war and ultimately STOP THE WARS of the future.
For more information, please visit stopthewars.org or respond to this email with your phone number and a good time to call, and we will be in touch soon.
Sincerely,
The Greater Boston Stop the Wars Coalition
