March 19 - US Troops Out Now!: Loring Park, Minneapolis, 1 PM

[katinmn]

MN DUers - Please help get the word out.

http://twincities.indymedia.org/feature/display_printable/19909/index.php
March 19 - US Troops Out Now!: Loring Park, Minneapolis 1 PM

On the weekend of March 19/20 anti-war protests will be held around the world to mark the second anniversary of the start of the U.S. war in Iraq.

The local rally will gather at 1:00 PM at Loring Park in Minneapolis

1:00 - meet up, gather along Lyndale/Hennepin Aves. Be part of a massive anti-war presence.

1:30 - march

A closing rally will be held at a nearby indoor location.

Help to show that Minnesota stands strong in its opposition to the current disasterous illegal war in Iraq!

Initiated by Iraq Peace Action Coalition

For more information call WAMM 612 827-5364, Twin Cities Peace Campaign 612 522-1861, Anti-War Committee 612 379-3899 Veterans for Peace 612 821-9141.

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1. kicking for peace (n/t)

[cynthia]

2. stand together

for strength

(and pray for mild weather while we are out there)

[katinmn]

3. My thoughts exactly.

Millions of us need to speak out against the war and future wars.

[hermetic]

4. And now for those on the other side of the river

A WALK FOR PEACE
Saturday, March 19, 5:45 pm
Corner of Snelling and Summit Avenues
St. Paul

Minnesota Neighbors for Peace invites you to join us for A WALK FOR
PEACE in remembrance of the beginning of the war in Iraq. We will
walk west in silence from the corner of Snelling and Summit in St.
Paul down to the Mississippi River. When we arrive at the river we
will have a sunset candlelight vigil.

Invite neighbors, family, and friends to join with us to mark the
beginning of the war, to honor the troops, to remember the victims of
war, and to hope for peace.

Sponsored by: Crocus Hill / W. 7th, Merriam Park, St. Anthony Park,
Seward, Como Park, and Hamline Midway Neighbors for Peace
organizations

We will be collecting non-perishable food items for the Keystone
Merriam Park Food Shelf. Donations can be made at the beginning or
end of the walk

[goodhue]

5. kick

This should stay towards the top until March 19th.

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6. i'll be there

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7. Hmmm....timing's kinda bad

March 19 is also the day of many Mpls Ward conventions. Hopefully they'll be done by the time this starts.

[goodhue]

8. Actually only 2 of 13 wards conventions are March 19th.

But it does suck if you will be attending one of those.
Maybe you can be done with 7th ward in time for protest.
Does even Goodman have any challengers?

http://scc.net/~t-bonham/MPLS2005S.HTM

Ward 1
Saturday, March 19 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Windom Park Gymnasium
2251 NE Hayes St

Ward 2
Saturday, April 9 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Coyle Park Gymnasium
420 15th Ave S

Ward 3
Saturday, April 16 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Webster Open School
425 5th Street NE

Ward 4
Saturday, April 2 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Creekview Park Gymnasium
5001 Irving Ave N

Ward 5
Saturday, April 23 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am North Commons Park Center
1801 James Ave N

Ward 6
Saturday, April 9 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Van Dusen Mansion
1900 LaSalle Ave

Ward 7
Saturday, March 19 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Hennepin Cty Govt Ctr, Auditorium
300 S 6th St

Ward 8
Saturday, April 30 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am M.L. King Park
4055 Nicollet Ave S

Ward 9
Saturday, April 30 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am South High School
3131 19th Ave S

Ward 10
Saturday, April 16 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Jefferson School
1200 W 26th St

Ward 11
Saturday, April 16 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Washburn High School
201 West 49th St

Ward 12
Saturday, April 23 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Roosevelt High School
4029 28th Avenue S

Ward 13
Saturday, April 2 Registration 9am,
Convenes 10am Southwest High School
3414 W 47th St

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9. AFAIK Goodman's unopposed...

and if she were, she'd probably get endorsed anyway. She's been a great councilmember-- too bad she'll probably retire after her next term (her words).

Who knows, I may be out of town that weekend anyway. My dad's birthday is on the 20th, and I'm thinking about going to AZ to see him. He's in pretty rough shape (had to go on disability) and could use the company. :)

[goodhue]

10. just two-weeks away

[goodhue]

12. just one week away

across Minnesota
http://meetup.radicaldesigns.org/calendar_display.php?caltype=&lcountry=&state=MN&Search=Search

Bemidji, MN
Call For Nonviolent Resistance to the Continuing War in Iraq
Saturday, March 19th 2005 11:45am
The Bemidji Peace and Justice Group is calling on the Bemidji Area people to stand up and say no to the injustice of the Iraq War. We will be posted on main streets throughout the City of Bemidji with signs, songs and flags. We are asking for the faith based groups to support ending this war.

Hibbing, MN
Iron Range Candlelight Vigil for Peace
Saturday, March 19th 2005 6:00pm
Iron Range United for Peace & Awareness - (IRUPA)
Second Anniversary of the war on Iraq, support the troops, moment of silence for all who have suffered and hope for peace. Remember Vietnam.

Minneapolis, MN
March 19 Anti-War Protest
Saturday, March 19th 2005 1:00pm
U.S. Troops... Out Now!
1:00PM Gather at Loring Park, Hennepin/Lyndale Aves & Oak Grove Street Minneapolis.
1:30PM March
2:30PM Program and speakers, location TBA.

St. Cloud, MN
Peace Rally
Saturday, March 19th 2005 12:00pm
Local Peace Rally. Come be a part of the global movement to protest the war in Iraq. Come with signs and spirit! There will be drummers!

St. Paul, MN
A Walk for Peace
Saturday, March 19th 2005 5:45pm
Minnesota Neighbors for Peace invites you to join us for A WALK FOR PEACE in remembrance of the beginning of the war in Iraq. We will walk in silence from the corner of Snelling and Summit in St. Paul down to the river. If possible, please bring candles. Invite neighbors and friends to join in this walk to mark the beginning of the war, to honor the troops and to hope for peace.

[cynthia]

11. Can you believe how long this war has gone on?

When we first protested two years ago, I naively thought it would not last long since there was so much opposition. We cannot be silent, we cannot forget those who have sacrificed so much as pawns of our military leaders.

[katinmn]

13. kick!

:kick:

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14. kicking, although I can't go :(

The DFL is having its tech summit that day from 9 AM to 5 PM, so I won't be able to make it after all. :(

Anyway, everybody else should go if they can, so I'll give it another :kick:

[cynthia]

15. snowfall is forecast - dress warmly

:kick:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

16. We're Minnesotans!

What's a little snow? Or a lot of snow? :-)

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17. this snow is bumming me out

it's been pretty nice lately. the snow picks the worst day. :-(

i'll still be there, though.

[Dickie Flatt]

18. If you're there, take pics of the counterprotestors and post here

I want to know how crazy they really are

[katinmn]

19. I plan to take lots of pictures

Too bad about the weather, but not unexpected.

[bvar22]

20. Pick a spot on Hennepin to meet at 1PM???????

I don't know the area well enough to pick a spot, but I would love to march with other DUs.

[katinmn]

21. How about meeting near the spoon in the sculpture garden

or at the foot of the bridge leading from the garden?

12:45?

[bvar22]

22. OK. I know the spot.

I was planning on biking in, but with the snow, that's out. 12:45.
Should we start another thread with the meet time?

[katinmn]

23. sure!

[Tigress DEM]

24. Head Count of marchers leaving Loring Park today 1,500.

Traffic was held up on Lyndale for several stop lights while they crossed the street at Groveland and again when they crossed back on Franklin. AND they spilled into the street on the way back from Franklin and blocked up 1st Ave by the church where the speakers were.

I chased the marchers around because I never found a parking spot! I did go to the speaker rally afterward though. It was ok. The first speaker was great and the others seemed a little shy in front of the audience of about 300 people. Most of the marchers had to plug parking meters so a lot dropped out along the way.

[Tigress DEM]

25. Loring Park Pics

http://www.dodgerdigital.com/rally

pics taken by MN DUer Dodger 501