United for Peace and Justice NYC http://www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc 212-603-3700 =============================================== EMERGENCY ANTI-WAR PROTEST TODAY! Tuesday, March 18 5:00PM at Union Square ----------------------------------------------- If war begins, CONVERGE ON TIMES SQUARE 5:00PM on the day the bombing starts (the next day if bombing begins at night) *important details below* -----------------------------------------------
PROTEST TODAY!>>>
Against the wishes of the world, the Bush Administration seems almost certain to go to war by the end of this week. Speak out against this madness at an emergency NYC anti-war protest today, Tuesday, March 18, at 5:00PM in Union Square. Bring signs and make noise.
IF WAR BEGINS>>>
If the war does indeed begin, get out on the streets immediately and join with millions around the world in demanding an end to the bloodshed. There are many ways to express your opposition to war - from silent vigils to loud marches to nonviolent direct action.
In New York City, there will be a massive protest in Times Square at 5:00PM on the day the bombing starts (the next day if bombing begins at night).
Converge on Times Square from all directions. If the police have blocked access to the Square, we will flood the surrounding streets with our cries for peace.
*Bring a portable radio tuned to WBAI 99.5 for important news & updates.
*Program the legal support numbers into your cellphone before you go, & call if you see arrests happen, or are arrested yourself: (212) 679-6018 and (917) 807-0658
*Carry a valid photo ID, and don't bring anything that the police could construe as a weapon (e.g., a pocketknife or Leatherman tool)
Organizations are strongly encouraged to meet at one of the following spots and proceed to Times Square in a group. We've listed the groups that have already signed up for different meeting spots; please call (212) 603-3700 or write laklak at erols.com to let us know where your group will be meeting, and to give us a cellphone contact so we can communicate with you during the protest. We will list the group names on our website, but we will keep your cellphone number confidential.
COLUMBUS CIRCLE (59th Street & Broadway) Mobilize New York Reclaim the Streets Carnival Bloc Youth Bloc
CARNEGIE HALL (57th Street & 7th Avenue) Peace Williamsburg
BRYANT PARK (42nd Street & 6th Avenue)
MAIN POST OFFICE (34th Street & 8th Avenue) New Yorkers Say No to War MADRE
HERALD SQUARE (34th Street & Broadway)
After the Times Square protest has run its course, people will proceed to Washington Square Park for a candlelight vigil.
*To view or list New York City anti-war events, visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc
*For a complete listing of "day after" events around the country: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?caltype=8&old=old
*To view or list other New York "day after" events, go to http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php?area=33 and search under "day after" for "event type"
Keep checking our website at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc for more details and updates, plus information about our Saturday, March 22 anti-war march.
As you may have heard, we have (finally) received a permit for the 3/22 anti-war march. Gather at noon on Saturday on Broadway between 36th & 42nd Streets for a march down to Washington Square Park. More details will follow later this week.
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