Update List of Emergency Demonstrations

Date: January 09, 2007 at 15:43:14
From: A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, [ool-18b8cd45.dyn.optonline.net]
Subject: Update List of Emergency Demonstrations - January 11

URL: http://answer.pephost.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ANS_homepage

Updated list of emergency demonstrations, including New York City

The people want an end to the Iraq war, and Bush plans to expand it!

Also, denounce the U.S. bombing of Somalia!

To those who have already submitted events, thanks for the quick feedback. To everyone else, keep it coming! To tell us of your event go to http://answer.pephost.org/site/Survey?SURVEY_ID=3460&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS&JServSessionIdr012=vxp0pra7k2.app2a
we will continuously update the ANSWER Coalition website with your information.

Below is information on protests in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, Chicago, Washington DC, Waco (TX), Louisville (KY), West Chester (PA).

NEW YORK
Jackson Heights (Queens)
Demonstrate against Bush's "troop surge"
Wednesday, January 10, 5pm - 7pm at the Army Recruiting Center
82nd St. & Roosevelt Ave., SE corner
Subway: #7 to 82nd St/Jackson Heights.
[or E, F or weekday V or G to Roosevelt Ave. stop]
Called by the Queens Antiwar Committee, World Can't Wait/NYC

Manhattan
Thursday, 6pm-7pm
Times Square, 42nd St.
A number of organizations have called for people to gather at Times Square, including the ANSWER Coalition. Contact ANSWER at 212-694-8720 for more information.

Staten Island (New York City)
Thursday, 6PM to 8PM
Borough Hall across from the Ferry
Called by SDS/MDS; WORLD CAN'T WAIT; MFSO; PASI.

CALIFORNIA

Los Angeles
This Thursday, January 11, 5 pm
Corner of Wilshire Blvd. & Western Ave., Los Angeles
Driving Directions ; Public Transportation
(Wilshire & Western is a Metro Red Line and Bus stop)
For more info call ANSWER at 323-464-1636 or email answerla@answerla.org

San Francisco
Thursday, January 11, 5 pm
Powell and Market Streets
For more information, call the A.N.S.W.E.R Coalition, 415-821-6545.

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Thursday, January 11
Witness Against Torture: A campaign to shut down Guantánamo
Gather at 10:00 am at Upper Senate Park
(intersection of Delaware & Constitution Avenues NE)

There will be a "Prisoners of Guantánamo March" march from Upper Senate Park to the Federal Court (333 Constitution Ave. NW), where there will be nonviolent direct action and permitted rally.

Call ANSWER at 202-544-3389 for more information.

ILLINOIS

Chicago
Protest Bush Plan to Escalate War!
Bring the Troops Home Now! Stop Torture!
Join the Protest on the 5th anniversary of the arrival of U.S. detainees at Guantanamo Bay
Thursday, January 11, 4-6 pm
Dirksen Federal Building, Adams & Dearborn

This action is sponsored by the 8th Day Center for Justice and endorsed by ANSWER Chicago and many other organizations. Contact ANSWER at 773-463-0311.

KENTUCKY

Louisville
Wednesday, Jan. 10
9:30pm
Outside the Federal Building at 6th & Broadway.
Organized by Louisville Peace Action Community. Contact: admin@louisvillepeace.org or go to louisvillepeace.org

PENNSYLVANIA
West Chester
Thursday, 4:30-5:30
Chester County Courthouse, High & Market Sts.
West Chester, PA
Demonstration Commemorating 5th Anniversary/ Prisoners Dumped/Guantanamo Bay, wearing orange jumpsuits. Welcome demonstrators against troop escalation. Organized by the Chester County Peace Movement. Contact ccpeacemovement@aol.com or call 610-344-0228.

TEXAS

Dallas
Thursday, January 11, Noon-2:00 p.m.
Earle Cabell Federal Building
1100 Commerce St., Dallas
Organized by Codepink of greater Dallas and others.
Contact cunningb@flash.net and call 214-823-9366.
On January 11, groups from around the world will mark this date of infamy, calling upon our
elected officials to end the abuse and torture. We will demonstrate on the sidewalk across the
street from the Federal Building.

Waco
Friday, Jan. 12, 12 Noon
6th and Austin Avenue
Rep. Chet Edwards office Bldg.
Called by the Waco Friends of Peace. Contact liteworks201@aol.com or call 254-744-1682. Waco Friends of Peace will deliver a petition to Congressman (D) Chet Edwards office in Waco
contesting his support of troop escalation. Protesters will also demonstrate outside of his
office.

VIRGINIA
Onley
Thursday, January 11
Four corners Route 13 and Lankford Highway
12-1:30 PM
Eastern Shore Peace and Justice. Contact mailto:mespeace2003@yahoo.com or call 757-442-3452

WASHINGTON

Seattle
Thursday, 4-6pm
4th and Pine St.
Seattle, WA
Called by the ANSWER Coalition. Call 206-568-1661 or email answer@answerseattle.org for more information.

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