National days of solidarity with Venezuela are being called for Dec. 1st and 2nd

[eridani]

National days of solidarity with Venezuela are being called for Dec. 1st and 2nd by the Venezuela Solidarity Network, Hands Off Venezuela, and the Latin America Solidarity Coalition. WE NEED YOUR PARTICIPATION! Plan an educational event, show a movie, take to the streets--there are lots of ways to get the message out against US interference in Venezuela!

December 2nd marks the anniversary of the Monroe Doctrine,
a policy that declared the principle of US control over Latin America and the Caribbean. As such, it has been one of the cornerstones used to justify the US/Corporate Empire's assaults against the democratic choices of Venezuelans, as well as other peoples of the hemisphere. The US government has supported attempts to overthrow the elected government of Venezuela, and continues to do so. It wants to do to Venezuela what it did to Guatemala in '54, Chile in '73, and Haiti in '04--destroy a popular government and replace it with anti-democratic thugs.

THERE IS NO MORE IMPORTANT GIFT THAT PROGRESSIVES FROM THE US CAN GIVE TO THE VENEZUELAN PEOPLE AND TO THE WORLD THAN TO RESIST THE EMPIRE FROM WITHIN! This is what the NATIONAL DAYS OF SOLIDARITY WITH VENEZUELA are all about: resisting empire and magnifying our voices. By joining local actions together in nationally coordinated Days of Solidarity, we not only take a stand against Empire--we also help build the struggle for real democracy right here in the USA!

December is also a very important month for the people of Venezuela. It marks the anniversary of the election to the presidency of Hugo Chavez, and the ratification of the Bolivarian Constitution. This year, Dec. 2nd is the proposed date for Venezuelans to vote on critical constitutional reforms.

Venezuela is holding out hope to the world by showing us that neoliberalism and Empire can be resisted, and that participatory democracy can give real power to the people. Let's do our part in helping keep that hope alive!

WHAT YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY CAN DO

We are asking communities to organize local and regional events in solidarity with Venezuela. Such events can take many forms! Film Showings, Solidarity Parties, Benefit Concerts, Vigils, Demonstrations, a Delegation Visit to Congresspersons and Senators, Lectures, Leafleting--all these are good ideas. Or maybe you have an idea that hasn't been tried before!

IF YOU OR YOUR ORGANIZATION WOULD LIKE TO PLAN AN EVENT--then please get in touch with us and let us know what you're doing so that we can list it on our website and include information in press releases we send out. Give us your contact information so that we can send you an Organizers Kit with useful information and ideas for your event--including our Speakers Bureau and Resources lists.

We are especially asking that people help us build our Emergency Response Network by downloading copies of the ERN sign up sheet, taking them to your Solidarity Day action, and then sending us the filled out forms.

Contact us at: james{at} afgj.org
Telephone: [phone] or 520-243-0381
Snail Mail: Venezuela Solidarity Network
1247 E Street SE
Washington, DC 20003

To download the ERN Sign Up Sheet:

Emergency Response Network Sign Up Sheet

BE SURE AND FORWARD THIS ALERT TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS YOU THINK WOULD BE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING!
CONFERENCE CALL TO HELP PLAN DAYS OF SOLIDARITY

Participating organizations are encouraged to call in this coming Saturday for a conference about the National Days of Solidarity with Venezuela. The call is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 3rd, at 1pm Eastern Time. The Call in number is 1-712-945-0210, and the participant access code is 177988.



This ERN Action Alert was prepared by the Venezuela Solidarity Network. The basic purpose of the Venezuela Solidarity Network is to increase communication among groups that oppose US intervention in Venezuela, support the right of the Venezuela people to self-determination, and support the Bolivarian revolution. The Venezuela Solidarity Network also seeks to enlist additional progressive groups into Venezuela solidarity work, and to facilitate our ability to unite in joint actions.

We can be reached by phone at 202-544-9355 (National Office) or 520-243-0381 (James Jordan, Emergency Response Network Coordinator). Our website is: www.vensolidarity.org. You can also email james {at} afgj.org for more information.

[Captain Hilts]

1. But, but...Chavez is an idiot. I wish the Venezuelan people well. nt

[LakeSamish706]

3. I'm not up to another Flame Fest this AM and not sure if you ...

just forgot your :sarcasm: tag or what! Chavez is no idiot.. And as a mater of fact he cares very deeply for both his country and his people!

Its really to bad that the US wasn't lucky enough to have a President as good as Chavez!

[LakeSamish706]

2. Thanks for posting this, it is very informational.. I for one will act on it... n/t