Court Solidarity: Support the “Recruiter 7″ arrested at a 5-year anniversary protest against the Iraq war

Previously: 9AM on Monday 1/12 and 9:30AM on Tuesday 1/13

We finished all our testimony and closed the case on Tuesday. Wednesday we will be waiting for a verdict from the jury. We’d be glad to have you with us when we get the news. Odds are that it will be in the morning, but we have no idea when.

On March 27, 2008, the Anti-War Committee marked the five-year anniversary of the war and the occupation of Iraq, with a protest at an Army National Guard recruiting office in Minneapolis. Many of national guard troops have been sent to fight, and sometimes die, in Iraq, including those from Minnesota.

Military recruitment of our sons and daughters fuels the war in Iraq, risking their lives as well as the Iraqi people. Our young people should not have to join the military to fund their educations or out of economic need. These are the issues we brought to light with our protests, and those of the students we allied with that day. Television, radio and print media all covered our demonstrations, spreading the word that opposition to the Iraq war continues.

Our protest led to the arrests of 16 people, and on Monday, 7 of us are going to court to fight the charges against us.

We need your support. Our jury trial began Monday, with jury selection and some other fancy lawyer stuff… our arguments and testimony will begin Tuesday morning. Please come to show the prosecutor, judge and jury that the war in Iraq is the real crime, and our community supports those who take a stand against it. Be visible – wear an AWC or other anti-war shirt.

Thank you for your solidarity. We will post updates as they become available.

Rally & March for Gaza

Our hope is to organize a large community demonstration to show our support for the people of Gaza, to say no to US military aid to Israel, and to demand a cease-fire. Please encourage your friends, colleagues, and family members to come!

Organized by the MN Coalition for Gaza.

Endorsed by the Anti-War Committee.

Counter Protest and Press Conference

A pro-Israel solidarity event is scheduled at the Sabes Jewish Community Center. We are expecting many politicians to attend this rally and to defend the current massacre in Gaza. The International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network will be holding a press conference and counter protest outside the gates at 2:30. The goal of the event is to show that the Jewish community doesn’t speak with one voice and to encourage our politicians and community to be critical of Israel.

Organized by the International Jewish Anti-Zionist Network. Endorsed by the MN Coalition for Gaza.

Vigil for Palestine

Friday, 1/9 @ 4:15 @ Snelling & Summit, St. Paul

There is a weekly Vigil to End the Occupation of Palestine
every Friday.  This week’s events
make this vigil even more important.  The weekly protesters are  expecting counter protesters and would like more supporters to stand
with them against the massacre in Gaza.  Organized by WAMM.  Endorsed
by the MN Coalition of Gaza.  FFI:
612-827-5364.

Rally & March for Gaza

Friday, 1/9 @ 2pm rally @ Loring Park, followed by a march
to downtown

GAZA IS UNDER ATTACK! WHAT ARE YOU DOING ABOUT IT? STAND
UP AND FIGHT BACK FOR HUMANITY! As
the situation in Gaza worsens we need to continue to condemn Israel’s military
action and to support the innocent Muslims and Christians who are suffering in
Palestine. We will meet in LORING PARK and start marching at 2:00 sharp. The
march will take us through downtown and then we will head back to Loring Park
for a speech. Please come help us speak out against the indiscriminate killings
and apartheid in Palestine! Spread the word! We need to voice our disapproval of Israel’s actions and
America’s aid to them! Organized
by students at the U of M. Endorsed by the MN Coalition for Gaza.