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CLINTON, OBAMA, AND THE DECEPTIVE POLITICS OF CHANGE
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LESSER EVIL OR GREATER GOOD?
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Upstate NY Anarchist / Anti-Authoritarian Meeting, 1/20, Binghamton, NY
Announcement :: Civil & Human Rights
Family Empowerment Day 3/Albany
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News :: Peace
US soldiers shy from battle in Iraq
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Override Bush's Veto, Kids Health Bill, Call Congress - Randy Kuhl, Tom Reynolds 1-866-544-7573
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Announcement :: Peace
Soldiers and Civilians Speak Out in Syracuse, New York
WHEN: Saturday, September 29, 2007
1pm Rally – (2:30pm March to Syracuse University – 3:30pm S.U. Rally)
WHERE: Everson Museum Plaza, 401 Harrison Street, Syracuse, New York
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Announcement :: Peace
IRAQ: THE PEOPLE'S REPORT
Announcement :: Civil & Human Rights : Elections & Legislation
Road to Freedom Leads to Troy on September 5
TROY – The Road to Freedom Bus Tour, a yearlong, educational and promotional cross-country tour stops in Troy to tell the story of disability rights. The Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley hosts this afternoon and evening of events, including a fundraising dinner for The Sanctuary for Independent Media and a free exhibition of information and artwork. Everything takes place inside the Atrium Wednesday, September 5th, 2007, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at 41 Third Street in downtown Troy.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law 17 years ago. The ADA was intended to grant people with disabilities full access to life within the able-bodied community. However, civil rights protections for people with disabilities are not securely in place.
Announcement :: Peace : Protest Activity
CAPITAL REGION CITIZENS CALL ON REPRESENTATIVES GILLIBRAND & MCNULTY TO TAKE A STAND THIS SEPTEMBER, END WAR IN IRAQ
Vigils in front of Colonie Center, Albany’s St. Peter’s Hospital, Saratoga Springs Post Office, Vorheesville Village Clock Park, Hudson 7thSt Park, & Hillsdale War Memorial
ALBANY, SARATOGA, HUDSON, VORHEESVILLE, HILLSDALE – On Tuesday, August 28, members of MoveOn.org Political Action in Capital Region cities & towns will hold rallies & candlelight vigils to call on Congress to vote to end the war in September.
“It’s time for the Bush Administration to stop looking through rose-colored glasses and realize that the surge has been a total failure,” said Robert Alft, local MoveOn member and Vietnam era Veteran. “Representatives McNulty and Gillibrand must Stand Up in September and vote to end this religious civil war that can’t be won,” concluded Alft.
Participants in the vigil will read from a “War Toll Calendar” to honor and remember the soldiers that have died in the past year in the unwinnable religious civil war in Iraq.
EVENT DETAILS: Stand Up in September Vigil
Who: MoveOn members in the Capital Region
When & Where:
Tues. Aug. 28th at 4:30pm:
- New Scotland Ave & Manning Blvd, Albany
Tues. Aug. 28th at 5pm:
- Central Ave & Wolf Rd, Albany/Colonie
Tues. Aug. 28th at 7pm:
- Broadway & Church St, Saratoga Springs
- Village Clock Park - 50 Maple Ave, Voorheesville
- Seventh Street Park at Warren Ave, Hudson
- Rt. 23 & Anthony Street, at the War Memorial, Hillsdale
- other locations nearby include Cobleskill, Delhi, Rhinebeck, & Cherry Valley
What: Local residents urge Congress to vote to end the war in September and honor the soldiers who have died or been injured in the unwinnable civil war in Iraq.
More information, citizens urged to sign up, at political.moveon.org/event/septembervigil/
***Excellent visuals: Candles, signs. ***
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