Events
Radical poet coming to MPLS!
So, I am really excited to share with you this show I’ve been helping to put together. My friend, Jared Paul, an amazing poet and activist, is coming to Minneapolis on tour this fall.. He will be here Oct. 18th and the show will be at Mayday books, doors at 8, show starts at 8:30p. I am going to do some poetry too (of course) and hopefully we will have a musical act to open (details TBA). This is going to be a lot of fun. I’ve never really organized an event like this, I hope it is a big success.
So, come one, come all, and tell your friends! Hope to see you there!
New Members Meeting
June 14, 2012 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm @ Common Roots Meeting Room (2558 Lyndale Ave S)
Summer plans? I need a vacation from war!
In May, the NATO generals had their summit in Chicago. They made their plans to continue the war in Afghanistan, and to start new wars too. We marched against them during their meeting, and now we need to meet and make our own plans, to build a movement to stop those wars.
- Get involved!
- Meet new people
- Come out against war at LGBT Pride
Cocktails for a Cause | Start off St. Patricks Day weekend with the AWC!
Bring some green to support the Anti-War Committee and our grassroots peace work! Come drink fun green cocktails (we’ll have non-green drinks too), sample tasty appetizers, and suppport the AWC’s continued activism opposing U.S. war threats against Iran, the occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan and FBI repression.
5 reasons why YOU should come to the CSFR concert this Sat
1. All of the coolest organizers in the Twin Cities are going to be there. The Committee to Stop FBI Repression is comprised of many groups, as well as ordinary citizens, who see these attacks of the anti-war movement as attacks on us all. Working for peace and justice is not a crime in this country. Yet, with the recent treatment of Occupy protesters, the passing of the NDAA, and the new laws in place in Chicago in preparation for the NATO/G8 protests this Spring, it is clear that state repression is a hot topic.
Come and support the national group that wants to put a stop to it.
2. We have an awesome line up and it is going to be an amazing show. This concert is ganna be a blast! Featuring Guante and DJ Shannon Blowtorch, there will also be performances by James Houck, Housepet, The Running Riot, Dead Skull and poetry by yours truly! I am so excited to be a part of this project and to have one of my poems on this album. I think that art and creativity are what makes our movements strong. And the chance to put all these things together like this is the reason I am an activist. It’s the reason I write poetry. Music with a message, and a fun night out that makes a real difference. What else where you going to do this weekend?
3. The benefit album is so good, you want an actual copy not just the download. I mean, what’s not to love? There is definitely something for everyone on this album. It features new music from local artists, who have all donated their talents to this cause. In fact, the whole production- from making flyers to finding a venue- has been an amazing community effort. Come celebrate the release with us, and help us raise some money for future organizing efforts. Besides concerts, the CSFR brings you more protests, community dinners, out reach and good old grassroots organizing. Not every CD in your collection can do all that.
4. Not only will the CD be there for sale, so will all our other merch! This is your chance to get CSFR t-shirts, hoodies, buttons and stickers as well! Remember this is a fundraiser, people. You definitely want to check out the table in the back of the room. We also tend to carry a lot of informational flyers, and you can get up to date on the case and all our upcoming events. Sign the petition and get on our email list (and you don’t have to wait for the concert to like us on facebook!)
5. FBI repression: you could be doing more. The fact is, this is serious business. We wouldn’t be here today without the support of our friends and community, and we need all the help we can get. Political dissent is not a crime, in fact, it is essential to a working democracy. Help us defend our rights to speak, assemble and associate freely. These 23 people standing up to the Grand Jury, are being targeted for their work as organizers, something that in times like these is desperately needed. Together we can do something about it.
To do it together, we need you.
Now, don’t worry. If you absolutely cannot make it to the show this Saturday, you can still download the album at http://www.stopfbi.bandcamp.com/
And, of course, you can always donate directly to us on our website http://www.stopfbi.net/
(Money helps, but we like volunteers more).
Hope to see you at the show!
Peace
Misty
Report-back from National Committee to Stop FBI Repression conference
Thursday, Dec. 15 @ 7:00 p.m.Walker Community Methodist Church 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
Stop ALL Witch Hunts! EVEN NOW, Bush and Obama’s “Justice Departments” are investigating, subpoenaing, indicting, torturing, sentencing and imprisoning people for:
- Providing Humanitarian Aid
- International Union Solidarity
- National Liberation Struggles
- Anti-War Activism
- Immigrant Rights and Immigration Legal Assistance
- International Solidarity Work
- Being Arab or Muslim
- “Thought Crimes” (Really.)
We met with these people. We are these people. Serious and sobering information and updates were presented at the Nov. 5 conference in Chicago. We also formed new bonds for solidarity and resistance with Puerto Rican, Palestinian, Arab and Muslim fighters for justice, as well as other folks caught up in the U.S. criminal injustice system. Come to this important report-back from the conference to hear about imprisoned activists and the dangerous issues we all face for exercising what we thought were our rights. Please join us as we share legal, prison, legislative and organizing updates. It will take a movement to turn this around, before more get hurt. FFI: stopfbi.net
Human Rights versus the U.S. IN-justice System
Mark International Human Rights day with a discussion of the criminalization of human rights work
and other activism. The community has rallied around the AWC as our members are investigated for
charges of “material support to terrorism.” These charges are an attempt to silence voices against US
policies of war and militarism, while also making it illegal to extend the hand of friendship to people in
countries of conflict.
This same strategy is evident in the recent conviction of two Somali women, for the crime of sending
$8600 in humanitarian aid to Somalia, where they are from. We also see it in the government’s
threats to bring charges against participants in last summer’s Gaza Flotilla, which was carrying letters
- messages of solidarity and friendship – to deliver to Palestinians living in Gaza.
Our discussion will include several other legal cases attacking human rights: The death penalty – Troy
Davis, and Mumia Abu Jamal (now incarcerated for 30 years); Private Bradley Manning – imprisoned
while awaiting charges related to the WikiLeaks release of classified documents exposing war crimes
in Iraq, among others. Come hear about the important work being done to fight these legal attacks on
our rights and our movements!
Children welcome. The library has a wonderful children’s book selection. Let us know if you would like
an AWC volunteer to accompany your child there while you enjoy the program. Lunch will be provided -
featuring soups home-made by our fantastic AWC chefs! Donations requested, no one turned away.
Organized by the Anti-War Committee | www.antiwarcommittee.org | 612-379-3899
Report-back from National Committee to Stop FBI Repression conference
December 15, 2011 | 7:00 – 9:00pm
Walker Community Church, 3104 16th Ave S, Minneapolis
Stop ALL Witch Hunts! EVEN NOW, Bush and Obama’s “Justice Departments” are investigating, subpoenaing, indicting, torturing, sentencing and imprisoning people for:
- Providing Humanitarian Aid
- International Union Solidarity
- National Liberation Struggles
- Anti-War Activism
- Immigrant Rights and Immigration Legal Assistance
- International Solidarity Work
- Being Arab or Muslim
- “Thought Crimes” (Really.)
We met with these people. We are these people. Serious and sobering information and updates were presented at the Nov. 5 conference in Chicago. We also formed new bonds for solidarity and resistance with Puerto Rican, Palestinian, Arab and Muslim fighters for justice, as well as other folks caught up in the U.S. criminal injustice system. Come to this important report-back from the conference to hear about imprisoned activists and the dangerous issues we all face for exercising what we thought were our rights. Please join us as we share legal, prison, legislative and organizing updates. It will take a movement to turn this around, before more get hurt. FFI: stopfbi.net
Stop the Witch Hunt of the Somali Community!
Saturday, December 3, 2:30pm @ Walker Library, 2880 Hennepin Ave., Minneapolis
- Defend the Right to Give Humanitarian Aid!
- Speak Out in Support of the Somali Community!
Last month Amina Ali and Hawo Hassan were unjustly convicted of “material support to terrorism,” after they collected relief donations for a country that is suffering a severe famine and war. All supporters of human rights should unite and protest this outrageous persecution of the Somali community. The FBI has been harassing and interrogating Somalis in Minneapolis for years now with allegations of support for terrorism. This is an attack on the democratic rights of everyone in the U.S.
- No U.S. or Foreign Intervention!
- Self-Determination for Somalia!
Acting on behalf of the U.S., 12,000 African Union (AU) foreign and Kenyan troops are intervening in Somalia, denying Somalis the right to self-determination. More foreign troops are being sent, and the Kenyan and Somali governments have called for “big countries and big organizations” to send troops. The U.S. continues to carry out bombing attacks, and to try to impose governments, and dictate policy. This is foreign domination. Supporters of the Somali people should call for an end to all foreign military intervention in Somalia.
Sponsored by Committee to Stop FBI Repression and Minnesota Peace Action Coalition.
MN-Committee to Stop FBI Repression Teach-in
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5:00 until 6:00 (time might change depending on conditions).
People’s Plaza, 5th St and 3rd Ave downtown Minneapolis
Come get an update on our case or hear about it for the 1st time! FFI: stopfbi.net
Come to the People’s Plaza to Defend the Occupy Movement
Monday, November 14
Rally at 5 pm
Stay after rally for Sleep-in (stay all night, or as late as you are able)
@ Occupy Minnesota, “People’s Plaza” (Hennepin County Government Center Plaza at 5th St. S. between 3rd and 4th Aves. S.)
- Stop Attacks on the Occupy Movement!
- Hands off the People’s Plaza!
- Defend our rights to protest!
County Commissioners and Sheriff Stanek have threatened to close down the occupation of the People’s Plaza in Minneapolis. Beginning Monday, November 14, they have declared a set of new policies for the plaza outside the Hennepin County Government Center – no more sleeping, no more porta-potties, and no more signs or other property left out. These policies are aimed at shutting down the occupation, like the violent attack on occupiers in Oakland, California, and other measures being carried out against Occupy Wall Street protests in cities across the country. We say no to these attacks and plan to stand together to defend our rights to build a movement that stands for people over profits! Occupy Together: Join OccupyMN and organizations including labor, students, anti-war, poor people, and the 99% for a giant rally at 5pm, and plan to stay the night (or as late as you can)! Wear your warmest clothes, bring your sleeping bags and help fill the People’s Plaza in a massive sleep-in as we defend our right to occupy and speak out for the 99%!
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Updated CSFR Flyer
