ACLU Rally in DC on June 26th! Details Inside--free transportation!

[Lyric]

The ACLU is sponsoring a rally in Washington DC on June 26th (my birthday!). This is a terrific to gather together to defend the rule of law in America. The ACLU is providing free charter bus transportation from many, many major and smaller cities up and down the East Coat! ThinkBlue1966, our son, and I will all be attending. :hi: Details below.

Official website: http://www.juneaction.org

About the Day of Action to Restore Law and Justice

On June 26, 2007, join us in Washington, D.C. as we call on Congress to restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, and restore our constitutional rights. Rally with us outside the Capitol, then help deliver our urgent message in person to your Members of Congress. This is your chance to make your voice heard!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - Day of Action Activities
7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Executive Branch Demonstration for those already in DC (exact location tbd)
9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Lobby Training (close to Upper Senate Park) NOTE: Lobbying will be done in groups. All attendees are encouraged to participate!
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. RALLY at Upper Senate Park.

NOTE: Paid parking in the area is limited. Be sure to
leave extra time to look for available garages if you plan on driving in to D.C. for the rally.

1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Storm the Hill: Lobby Meetings with Senators and Representatives

6:00 p.m.

Buses depart Union station for cities around the nation.

Note: This event is free and open to the public. However, it is important that you RSVP so we can keep you updated on the event. Even if you’re not yet completely certain you can attend, it can’t hurt to sign up.

Speaker List

Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD)
Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA)
Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT)
Representative John Conyers (D-MI)
Representative Dennis Kucinich (D-OH)
Representative Jerrold Nadler (D-NY)

Cities where buses are confirmed to be picking up passengers on June 26th:

Connecticut:
Hartford
New Haven

Delaware:
Reheboth Beach
Wilmington

Florida:
Orlando
Jacksonville

Georgia:
Savannah

Iowa:
Davenport
Des Moines
Iowa City

Illinois:
Chicago

Indiana:
Indianapolis

Maine:
Portland

Maryland:
Annapolis
Baltimore

Massachusetts:
Boston

Michigan:
Ann Arbor
Lansing
Detroit

Minnesota:
Minneapolis/St. Paul

Missouri:
St. Louis

New Hampshire:
Portsmouth

New Jersey:
Newark/Elizabeth
Trenton/Princeton

New York:
Albany
Binghamton
Brooklyn
Buffalo
Ithaca
NYC 125 Broad Street
NYC Union Square
NYC Upper West Side
Suffolk, Long Island
Nassau, Long Island
Rochester
Syracuse

North Carolina:
Raleigh

Ohio:
Toledo
Cleveland
Cinncinati/Dayton
Columbus

Pennsylvania:
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh

Rhode Island:
Providence

South Carolina:
Florence

Virginia:
Richmond

West Virginia:
Martinsburg
Morgantown

Wisconsin:
Milwaukee
Madison

Sign up to attend the rally by visiting the http://www.juneaction.org website, or by calling 1-800-340-0039. Hope to see lots of you there! (cross-posting to GD and The Lounge)

[babylonsister]

1. Here's a K&R for ya! Wish I could be there! nt

[stuntcat]

2. last-minute kick

Dennis'll be there :loveya: I'm gonna maybe go and see him

[demnan]

3. I'll be there!

[cal04]

4. Restoring law and justice: Live blogging on FindHabeas

The ACLU and other civil liberties groups have declared today a Day of Action to Restore Law and Justice. The ACLU will be “rallying on Capitol Hill and visiting congressional offices asking Congress to restore the right of habeas corpus.” Christy Hardin Smith has toll-free call-in numbers so you can contact your representatives, or sign MoveOn’s petition HERE. ACLU’s FindHabeas will be live-blogging throughout the day. http://www.findhabeas.com/

http://thinkprogress.org/2007/06/26/restoring-law-and-justice/




:kick:

[MountainLaurel]

5. How did it go?

Wish I could have been there.