Eugene Rally 3/18

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3rd Sad Anniversary Of Iraq War Commemorated In Eugene

"Let's Take Back Our America"

March 18th

End the War / Social Justice for All

A coalition of groups and individuals will rally on Saturday, March 18 in a community-wide
call to end the war and occupation of Iraq and to work for social justice in America.

At 10:30 am, groups will assemble in three different venues: Lane Co. Fairgrounds Wheeler Pavilion,
Alton Baker Park pedestrian Bridge and U of O-EMU and form processions. The processions will kick
off at 11 am and converge at noon on the Federal Building for a series of speakers and musicians rallying to

"Take Back Our America!"

Speakers include:

Carmen Urbina: Emcee
Mayor Kitty Piercy: Welcome
Iraqi War Veteran: Bring the Troops Home From Iraq
Dwight Sowers: Native Sovereignty and Immigration
State Rep. Paul Holvey: Justice For Workers - Justice for All
Jan Spencer "Affluence Drives American Foreign Policy
Hope Marston: Civil liberties-In the Footsteps of Ida D. Wells
Iana Mathews-Harris High school student:, rap about war/women & youth issues
Gretchen Miller: Positive next steps

Musicians Include:

Jenaguru Marimba Ensemble
Carol Melia and Henry Snow (Movement folk)
Eugene Peace Choir
Jim Garcia & Bonnie Duran-Leaming (traditional Mexican
music and songs from the farmworker movement)
Beth Rose & Steve Sax (peace and justice)

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1. Great news! Where can I find out more information?

Is there a web site for this event or something similar?

Thanks for the information!

PB

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2. Got it in my email

You might try blueoregon.com or something. We've got a local guy who keeps up on everything so I just get it all in my email.

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3. Thanks! n/t

PB