12/8: Human Rights Across the World
Tuesday, December 8th, 6:30 pm Reception, 7:30 pm Panel followed by discussion @ Waite House Community Center, 2529 13th Ave S, Minneapolis
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11/28: Concert – Solidarity with Honduras
Saturday, November 28th, 7pm – 1am at La Vina Restaurant, 3010 4TH Street, Minneapolis
The Hands Off Honduras Coalition invites you to a concert of Latin American and hip hop music to raise funds for the resistance in Honduras. The people are standing up to the US supported dictator and have asked for our support.
The bands playing include: PACHAMAMA, JUMPSHIP, and CARLOS YUMIL. There will also be a DJ.
Read MoreCivil Litigation for Day 4 Arrestees
Civil Litigation Lawsuit:
Were you arrested on Day 4 of the RNC? Want to be involved in a class action lawsuit? Please contact the legal team working on the case. They need interviews with arrestees to move the case forward. They are particularly trying to do interviews on Wednesdays from 3:30 – 7pm and Friday from noon to 4pm in downtown Minneapolis, but can schedule other times as needed and do phone interviews for out-of-towners.
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Time for a Change in U.S. Policy Towards Honduras
Speech given on October 23, 2009 at a Honduras solidarity protest in Minneapolis by Anti-War Committee member Meredith Aby
In Honduras people have been resisting the coup government for over 4 months! Their struggle to control their own government has inspired the world and we are here today to stand in solidarity with them. We join with the Honduran resistance to demand that President Zelaya be returned to power!
Read MoreHonduras: A Warning Sign to the World
article submitted to the WAMM newsletter by AWC member Meredith Aby
Read More10/22: Protest against police brutality
Rally at Loring Park (exact location to be announced)
March to homeless shelters and other areas strongly impacted by police brutality
Include the AWC in your charitable contributions – donate today!
With 130,000 US troops still occupying Iraq, this month marks the 8 year anniversary of the war on Afghanistan. The current US troop surge in Afghanistan escalates the conflict and raises the body count, leading more Americans questioning the war and occupation. Now is a critical time to be in the streets challenging US foreign policy, and we need your support.
Read More11/6: BREAKING THE SIEGE OF GAZA with CYNTHIA MCKINNEY
LOCATION: Walker Methodist Church, 3104 16th Ave.S, Minneapolis
Hear former Congresswoman and presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney tell the story of her three valiant attempts and final success at entering Gaza to show solidarity and provide humanitarian aid to its besieged people.
Read More10/24: PROTEST to say U.S. HANDS OFF HONDURAS! No Support to the Coup!
LOCATION: Lake St & Hiawatha Ave, Minneapolis
The people of Honduras have bravely and massively resisted the June 28 military coup that removed President Manuel Zelaya. They have carried out huge protests and strikes. The military has responded with brutal repression including tear gas, clubs, and gunfire. They have arrested many people, killed many people, and closed down all independent news media.
10/8: Rescheduled Hearing: Rally and Court Solidarity for the RNC 8
Originally slated for August and then cancelled at the last minute, the
RNC 8’s scheduling and motion hearing has been rescheduled for
Thursday, October 8 at 9am in room 1040 of the Ramsey County Courthouse
in St. Paul. Once again – barring further delays – all of the RNC 8
and their attorneys will be in attendance. Please join them!
We’re sticking to our original plan:
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