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Valkyrie

28th June 2004, 06:03

I hear they've been stalling and denying permits to assemble.
COME ANYWAY, comrades. There's a housing and ride board up on the site, volunteerism opportunities and some pre-protest events. Arrive early in case they shut down transportation. If worse comes to worse,you can sleep in the park.

http://www.counterconvention.org/

dopediana

30th June 2004, 13:41

that will be great to go to before leaving for brazil. i think i'll be able to make it. i just have to come up from the folk festival on the last day and go on to NYC. looking at the housing board right now....

Valkyrie

1st July 2004, 20:54

NYC Issues GOP Convention Protest Permits
By TOM HAYS

NEW YORK (AP) - City officials on Wednesday granted 10 permits for demonstrations coinciding with the Republican National Convention, while negotiations over a massive anti-war rally continue.

The Central Labor Council, a coalition of labor unions, won approval for a demonstration outside Madison Square Garden, site of the Aug. 30-Sept. 2 convention.

Late Wednesday, police announced additional permits to groups including the Christian Defense Coalition, Planned Parenthood, the Middle East Peace Coalition and People for the American Way. Demonstrations, prayer vigils and rallies by these organizations would be held from Aug. 28 to Sept. 1.

But United for Peace and Justice and city officials are to meet again Friday to discuss the anti-war group's application for a rally and march for 250,000 people on convention eve, said Bill Dobbs, a spokesman for the group.

The location for the rally has become a sticking point. United for Peace and Justice wants to use Central Park, but city officials rejected that and offered the West Side Highway instead. The group says the highway can be accessed only from one direction and would be sweltering in the August heat.

The labor council won permission to rally Sept. 1 in a pre-designated demonstration area that runs south on Eighth Avenue starting at the arena's southwest corner. The group expects to draw tens of thousands of protesters who think ``George Bush's policies are bad for working people,'' chairman Brian McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin said he was satisfied with the permit process and sensitive to police concerns about security.

City officials have said they are trying to balance protesters' demands for access with concerns about terrorism, traffic and unauthorized protests.

Other groups that applied for permits include the anti-war groups Not In Our Name and Code Pink-Women for Peace, the Green Party and the National Council of Arab Americans.

The Great Lawn in Central Park, Times Square, Union Square, the Brooklyn Bridge and Riverside Park are among the locations requested for demonstrations that could start as early as Aug. 22.

On the Net:

Republican National Convention: http://www.2004nycgop.org

The New York City Central Labor Council: http://www.nycclc.org/

Planned Parenthood: http://www.plannedparenthood.org/

People for the American Way: http://www.pfaw.org

Valkyrie

1st July 2004, 21:14

HI ATP,

Bush is to accept his nomination on Sept. 2, that falls on a Thursday. I would guess the bigger of the protests will be on that day.

I will keep updating information here as it's made available.

If you find a place to stay off the Housing Board, be sure to leave the info behind with someone you know. As ALL the Sons of Sam and the rest of the psychos are conveniently gathered incognito among the the rest of the 10 million inhabitants of NYC. :)

Valkyrie

11th July 2004, 21:31

Published on Friday, July 9, 2004 by Newsday / Long Island. New York

Right to Protest is Being Stomped On
Official Obstinacy threatens to turn anti-GOP Convention Demonstrations into One Big Mess

by Christopher Dunn and Donna Lieberman

In about seven weeks, hundreds of thousands of people may descend on midtown Manhattan for the Republican National Convention. Some will be delegates, most will be demonstrators, and one will be the president of the United States, there to accept his party's nomination.

While the convention at Madison Square Garden may be a political event for some, for many it will serve as a key gauge of the extent to which 9/11 security concerns have eroded America's commitment to civil liberties. And the right to protest is one of the most important of those civil liberties. After all, what separates our country from those our government so freely criticizes - indeed sometimes attacks - is our constitutionally protected right to take to the streets to protest our leaders and their actions without fear of persecution or worse.

Two events loom large over the protests likely to swirl around the convention. First and foremost is the attack of September 11, which not only prompted unprecedented security worries about the convention but also set the stage for the Iraq war, which has proved so unpopular and divisive that it alone will bring hordes of protesters to New York in late August. And as we learned from the police-protester clashes during the 1968 Chicago convention, the combination of an unpopular war and police efforts to stifle dissent can be disastrous.

Also casting a shadow over the upcoming convention is the debacle of the February 2003 anti-war demonstration here in New York City. Invoking 9/11-related security concerns, the NYPD banned a proposed peace march and limited organizers to a stationary rally on First Avenue, which was an unprecedented restriction that the federal courts supported. On the day of the rally, police barricades prevented tens of thousands of people from reaching First Avenue, police horses terrified crowds simply trying to get to the event, and those who made it to the demonstration found themselves penned in.

Until just a few weeks ago, there was ample reason to believe that the protest picture would be a grim one come August. Since then, however, the NYPD finally has started to issue permits for demonstrations, has disclosed that it will allow large rallies to take place relatively close to the Garden, and has announced street and sidewalk closings during the convention that appear to be reasonably moderate - at least so far.

Nonetheless, trouble may be brewing. At a June meeting with our organization, which represents nine groups planning convention protests, high-level NYPD officials and city lawyers rejected a march scheduled for Sept. 2, the day President George W. Bush will arrive. In fact, they didn't want any marches during the convention. When pressed, they backed off from a total ban, but the Police Department has only agreed to allow one march during that time, and many people are likely to try to march - permit or not.

And then there is the ongoing controversy over the march and rally planned by United for Peace and Justice for Sunday, August 29, the day before the convention starts. Though police officials told us in a recent meeting that they expect this protest may be the largest in New York City history, the city has rejected the group's request to hold its rally in Central Park, which is far and away the best place for huge outdoor events. Instead, city officials, with the full support of Mayor Michael Bloomberg, are forcing the UFPJ rally onto the street.

The prospect of this mega- demonstration stretching along miles of Manhattan pavement on a sweltering August afternoon raises the specter of a repeat of the February 2003 disaster over access, pens and horses. And given the fact that having this protest on the street places additional burdens on the police department when it already will have its hands full, the mayor's obstinacy about Central Park is all the more difficult to understand.

And how will the NYPD and the Secret Service respond if some people unlawfully seek to disrupt the convention or the protests? One of the biggest question marks facing officials is the extent to which they will seek to use the provocations of a few to justify a broad crackdown on what promises to be an overwhelmingly peaceful protest. Working out of a storefront office near the Garden, a team of NYCLU monitors will help protesters to negotiate with the police if any issues arise.

As the whole world watches, the Republican National Convention will become one of those signature events that test our commitment to the fundamental liberties on which our country was founded. Come Labor Day, let's hope that we can be proud of what we will have learned about ourselves and our city.

Christopher Dunn is the associate legal director and Donna Lieberman is the executive director of the New York Civil Liberties Union.

Copyright © 2004, Newsday, Inc.

Guerrilla22

11th July 2004, 22:21

Yeah, the denying and stalling of permitts is nothing new. I don't expect anyone will be able to get too close to the actual convention. There is a group that is trying to get Bruce Springsteen to play Giants Stadium for free, in an attempt to divert attention and media coverage away from the convention.

Valkyrie

15th July 2004, 20:26

CounterConvention.org Calendar Listings

To add your event to this listing visit:
http://www.CounterConvention.org

1| Cleearinghouse Meeting - Today 7pm
2| Party Against Bush - July 17th 3pm
3| RNC/FMA Protest Working Group Meeting - July 20th 6pm
4| RNC activist housing meeting - July 20th 6:30pm
5| newnation fundraiser - July 24th 6pm - 6am
6| NO RNC! BENEFIT SHOW - July 24th 8pm
7| BIKE TO BEAT BUSH FUNDRAISING BIKE RIDE - July 25th 11am
8| DNC2RNC March Leaves Boston - July 30th
9| Anti-RNC Midwest Consulta - July 30th 8pm
10| Effective Action and Safety During the RNC - July 31 2pm

1| _________________________________

[Thursday, Jul 15 @ 07:00 PM]
noRNC Clearinghouse Meeting

St Marks Church
(10th and 11th Street and 2nd Avenue), Manhattan, NY

The Clearinghouse meetings are a network
of working groups and independent organizations
who have come together to do active work to
oppose the Republican National Convention this
August and September. The hope of these meetings
is that our individual and collective efforts can
be coordinated citywide in order ensure that our
voices are heard by this administration.

2| _________________________________

[Saturday, Jul 17 @ 03:00 PM]
Party Against Bush,

195 Garfield Place #11, Brooklyn, NY

NYC We will be screening the MoveOn.org
collection of 56 anti-Bush ads from their Bush in
30 seconds competition. Video includes Michael
Moore, Al Franken, Janeane Garofalo, Chuck D,
Julia Stiles, Benny Boom, and John Sayles. We may
also screen the Oscar winning Michael Moore
documentary "Bowling for Columbine" if we can get
a hold of it. Food will also be provided.

Our admission requirement is that you bring a
check made out to one of the following
organizations (websites provided for your
reference). We will collect everyone’s checks and
send them to these organizations. Our last
fundraiser raised over $2000!

MoveOn: www.moveon.org Wellstone Action:
www.wellstone.org Working Assets Voter Fund:
http://www.workingforchange.com/vote/vote_center.
cfm?itemid=16145 League of Conersvation Voters:
http://www.lcv.org/ Environment 2004:
http://www.environment2004.org/

Finally, we will begin planning strategies for
protesting the Republican National Convention in
New York (Aug. 29-Sept. 2). We will be asking you
to sign up, if you want, for various activities.

3| _________________________________

[Tuesday, Jul 20 @ 06:00 PM]
RNC/FMA Protest Working Group Meeting

LGBT Community Services Center 208 W. 13th St., New York City, NY

Date: Tuesday, July 20 Time:
6 - 8 PM Place: The LGBT
Community
Services Center 208 W. 13th Street
Rm.312

Protest Bush's FMA at the RNC!

A working group has been formed to organize an
anti-Federal Marriage Amendment (FMA) contingent
in the massive August 29th "World Says No to the
Bush Agenda!" March and Rally at the Republican
National Convention (RNC). Additional actions
will be considered. All welcome. E-mail contact:
[email protected]

4| _________________________________

[Tuesday, Jul 20 @ 06:30 PM]
RNC activist housing
crisis meeting: noRNC Clearinghouse Housing

Green Party office 139 Fulton St. (at Nassau St.)
Suite #215, New York, NY

Working Group Help find large sleeping spaces such
as church basement floors and union halls.

Start to publicize the counterconvention.org
housing board for offers and requests for
sleeping space and other services:

http://counterconvention.org/

Tuesday 7/20 at 6:30 pm Green Party office 139
Fulton St. (at Nassau St.) Suite #215
A,C,J,Z,2,3,4,5 (& sometimes M) to
FULTON/BROADWAY-NASSAU stop, R to CORTLANDT, 6 to
BROOKLYN BRIDGE wheelchair accessible; free open
event but hat will be passed this week for our
Green hosts, no I.D. required; all welcome except
cops, agents, informants; media please warn us
and ask Greens too. BRING IDEAS...TAKE
TASKS...COMMUNICATE

housing hotline 212-696-6625 (hotline may be
temporarily down so try again or page 917 276
2973: enter your area code, phone & extension #
at the beep)

questions, ideas, leads please write to:
[email protected]

5| _________________________________

[Saturday, Jul 24 @ 06:00 PM]

july twenty fourth
two thousand and four
six pm through six am

newnation

http://www.DestinationNewNation.com

For twelve hours, on this midsummer’s night, explore the
space between revelry and revolution - between seduction
and sedition. Guerilla video projections and performance
patrols guide you through Dumbo's cobblestoned canyons
of concrete and steel to 60,000 sq ft of indoor and outdoor
space at the river's edge. There - in five areas of music
and performance, of voyeurs and visionaries, of djs and
decadence, of drinks and debauchery - on the broken
banks of Brooklyn is your land of the free,
your newnation...

Proceeds from this event benefit democracy in action by:
The League of Pissed off Voters swinging the election one
registered voter at a time - NYCSummer connecting youth
and community based organizing - I Am New York City, a
community media project by CounterConvention.org.

When:
Saturday, July 24th
6pm through 6am (yes, 12 hours)

Where:
10 Jay St. in Dumbo Brooklyn
directly under the rumble of the Manhattan Bridge
against the East River.

F train to York,
A,C trains to High St.
2,3 trains to Clark. St.

For full information and directions see:
http://www.destinationnewnation.com
or call: (212) 561-0948

How: $10 at the door before 10pm, $13 otherwise.
or buy advanced tickets for only $8 before July 19th:
at: http://www.destinationnewnation.com/tickets.html

6| _________________________________

[Saturday, Jul 24 @ 08:00 PM]

the UCF @ 313 Thurstin Ave., Bowling Green, OH

NO RNC! BENEFIT SHOW
This is you're invitation to a Benefit Show
featuring Bowling Green and Detroit bands to
raise money for future RNC direct action bail and
for the creation of a NYC Indy Media Convergence
Space during the convention. The Show will also
feature voter registation, walls and tables for
art, button and book sale, and a free crash space
for out of towners. Please come out and show your
support.

Bands: Kdi, Anadonia, Bullet Teeth, Twelve,
Mechcanical Cat, and N-tron.

...UNTIL JUSTICE ROLLS DOWN LIKE WATERS AND
RIGHTEOUSNESS LIKE A MIGHTY STREAM. -MLK Jr.

7| _________________________________

[Sunday, Jul 25 @ 11:00 AM]
BIKE TO BEAT BUSH FUNDRAISING BIKE RIDE

Begins at City Hall, New York, NY

NEW YORK CITY SUNDAY JULY 25, 2004

You can now officially register online and
download your sponsor form for BIKE TO BEAT BUSH
Visit www.eefers.com/bike.htm

Join and support politically-minded cyclists* who
want to make a difference in the November
election by raising money and awareneness on a
bike ride through NYC.

*bladers welcome

BIKE TO BEAT BUSH plans to raise $50,000 for two
organizations powerfully committed to policy
change:

SWING STATE SUMMER BREAK and UNITED FOR PEACE AND
JUSTICE

As a sponsor, your donation will go directly to
the organization of your choice.

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!

For more information on how to get involved as a
rider, sponsor or volunteer, call: 212-971-1989
email: [email protected] or log on at:
http://www.eefers.com/bike.htm

PEDAL YOUR POLITICS

8| _________________________________

[Friday, Jul 30]
DNC2RNC March Leaves Boston The
DNC2RNC March will be leaving Boston today and
begin our march from Boston to New York to link
the DNC and the RNC as the same, oppressive
system. This is a march against all oppression
and for liberation. For more info, go to
http://www.dnc2rnc.org

9| _________________________________

[Friday, Jul 30 @ 08:00 PM]
Anti-RNC Midwest Consulta:
July 30, July 31, and August 1 at the
University

http://www.geocities.com/rncmidwestconsulta/consulta.html

The Midwest Anti-RNC Consulta is a conference or
meeting where concern citizens and folks can come
together in order to learn more about the RNC and
gain skills that can be used against the RNC. The
Consulta is three days long. On Friday July 30th
there will be a party/welcome center/show at 252
Warner St (a.k.a. the Derelict Casino) in
Cincinnati (go to mapquest. The Zip Code is
45219). There, folks can eat and receive housing
assignments (as well as talk to other affinty
groups about "stuff"; security culture).

Saturday and Sunday are days of love, fun, and
work. There will be workshops on these days
dealing with:

(1.) Direct Action (2.) Street Demo Survival (3.)
Street Theater (4.) Media and the RNC (5.) Street
Arts (6.) Civil Disobedience (7.) What to Expect:
RNC Logistics (8.) Large Demo 101 (9.) Medic
Training (10.)Demo Organization (i.e talking
about Affinity Groups, Clusters, different roles
in demos, etc, etc) (11.) Legal Workshop (12.)
Physical and Mental Preparedness

Also, throughout the weekend, discussions (both
random and "official") will pop up. There will
also be plenty of time for people to create
affinity groups, debate issues, in the
discussion. The discussions are part of the
reason why the consulta is three days long.

Housing: e-mail [email protected] in
order to get housing.

Food: Food is by donation, potluck, and FnBing.
If you are in a Midwest FnB or a group close to
Cincinnati, please consider coming and donating
food.

For more info, in the next week or so check
http://www.geocities.com/rncmidwestconsulta/consulta.html
(COMPLETELY UPDATED!!!) or e-mail
[email protected]

10| _________________________________

[Friday, Jul 30 @ 08:11 PM]
Benefit for 3 Cities
Against The Wall CAT POWER

St. Marks Church, 131 East 10th street, New York City, NY

Yoel Ben Simhon & Sultana Ensemble

Seth Tobocman with Steve Wishnia & Eric Blitz

In a Benefit for 3 CITIES AGAINST THE WALL( a
group of artists in Tel-Aviv Israel, Ramallah
Palestine, and New York City, working for a just
peace). $10

_________________________________

[Saturday, Jul 31 @ 02:00 PM]
Effective Action and Safety During the RNC

Saturday, Jul 31 @ 02:00 PM

(The workshops are 2
days, pleas These workshops are a way for us to
collaborate with local and national community
organizers and to teach self defense and civil
disobedience skills. Here's what the classes are
about:

· Self Defense and Safety during
‘Police Controlled’ Situations.

· Civil Disobedience and Direct Action Strategies
(including strategies for People with
Disabilities and their allies)

· Demystification of getting the Media’s Attention.

· Legal Rights (with a focus on People of
Color and Transgendered People).

The Center for Anti-Violence Education is a
community-based nonprofit organization that works
as a catalyst for change in communities
especially affected by violence. CAE's programs
are designed to develop parcipitants' skills,
knowledge and awareness to enable them to heal
from, prevent, and counter violence. CAE is an
organization dedicated to diversity, cooperation,
social justice, and activism as well as the
leadership of people affected by gender
oppression. Come to our workshops or endorse it!

1.) Register for the FREE workshop (with free
childcare with a week’s notice) and invite others
to participate! We’d love for many people to come
and we are designing the class to reflect the
diverse communities that we live in and therefore
the goal is to have the majority of participants
be people of color, LGBTSTQ people, immigrants,
and former prisoners/current parolees. You are
not committed to any sort of action by coming.
This is an informational workshop only.

If you would like to look at the flyer for the
class, click here: www.cae-
bklyn.org/effectiveaction1.pdf

The dates and locations for the classes are:
Class 1: Sat July 31st and Sun Aug 1st, 2pm-6pm,
Park Slope Brooklyn

Class 2: Thur Aug 5 and Fri Aug 6, 6pm-10pm,
Midtown Manhattan

If you would like to register for one of these
workshops: Call: (718) 788-1775, Mon-Fri,
10am-6pm or leave a message on our voice mail E-
mail: [email protected]

2.) Sign on as an endorser! Signing on as an
endorser means that you support us ideologically
and will put the word out about this workshop. It
also means that we can put your name as official
endorsers on our flyers.

3.) Become a co-sponsor! This means that you
altogether support us idealogically, will send
students our way and will also lend tangible
support and resources to these workshops. We will
also put your name on official documents.

If you would like to become an endorser or
sponsor: Call: (718) 788-1775, Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm
or leave a message on our voice mail E-mail:
[email protected]

Thanks for being part of our community
and for working for social justice and
change in the world. We hope to hear from
you!

Sincerely, Ronica
Mukerjee Teen and
Adult Educator
Center for Anti-
Violence Education

Valkyrie

15th July 2004, 20:40

>>>>>>There is a group that is trying to get Bruce Springsteen to play Giants Stadium for free, in an attempt to divert attention and media coverage away from the convention. <<<<<<<

Yeah, people think Springsteen's song "Born in the USA" is a pro-US patriotic song, and that's he's a Republican... BUT it's actually an anti-Vietnam war song.

Valkyrie

22nd July 2004, 03:44

Anti-War Group Agrees to NYC Protest Site
By Sara Kugler
The Associated Press

Wednesday 21 July 2004

Anti-War group agrees to protest site away from Central Park during Republican convention in NYC.
New York - An anti-war group on Wednesday gave up its fight for Central Park and accepted the city's offer to use a highway along Manhattan's far west side for a rally before the Republican convention.

"We need to move on, so we decided to take the high road here," Leslie Cagan, leader of United for Peace and Justice said at a news conference. "The city forced us into a location we did not want. It's not our first choice."

The decision ends a standoff that began last year between city officials and the group.

The Aug. 29 protest will begin at 23rd Street and Seventh Avenue, head uptown past convention headquarters at Madison Square Garden, turn west on 34th Street and flow onto the West Side Highway.

Organizers have said they expect hundreds of thousands of demonstrators for what could be the largest of more than a dozen rallies planned during the Republican National Convention, which begins Aug. 30.

In April, the city Parks Department denied the group's request to use Central Park's Great Lawn, citing possible damage to the grass. The group and city officials then spent weeks in meetings aimed at keeping the matter out of court.

The anti-war group has staged protests at City Hall, and once sent some of its members to meet Mayor Michael Bloomberg as he arrived for work.

Bloomberg's spokesman, Ed Skyler, said the city was pleased with the group's decision.

Bill Dobbs, a spokesman for United for Peace and Justice, said that while leaders agreed to use the West Side Highway, they still have several concerns about the space and hope the compromise allows for further discussion and planning.

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dopediana

23rd July 2004, 02:58

Originally posted by [email protected] 22 2004, 03:44 AM
In April, the city Parks Department denied the group's request to use Central Park's Great Lawn, citing possible damage to the grass. The group and city officials then spent weeks in meetings aimed at keeping the matter out of court.
was that really all they were worried about? are those the primary premises they gave for not allwoing people to congregate in central park?

Valkyrie

2nd August 2004, 06:18

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php

Special announcement: CounterConvention.org has just added a "Resource Sharing Board." If you have any props, skills, advice or any other resources related to protesting the RNC that you are seeking or offering, please post to:

http://counterconvention.org/lightningbug/...umerate&board=8 (http://counterconvention.org/lightningbug/?action=enumerate&board=8)

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1| [Monday, Aug 02 @ 05:30 PM] RNC Youth Welcoming Comittee Meeting
2| [Tuesday, Aug 03 @ 05:30 PM] Albany NY planning meeting for RNC protests
3| [Tuesday, Aug 03 @ 06:30 PM] United for Peace and Justice Mobilizing Meeting
4| [Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 06:00 PM] Party and Screening at the Bowery Poetry Club for Video!
5| [Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 06:30 PM] noRNC Housing Working Group Meeting
6| [Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 07:00 PM] PEN American Center Presents State of Emergency: Unconventional Readings
7| [Thursday, Aug 05 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
8| [Thursday, Aug 05 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
9| [Saturday, Aug 07 @ 08:00 PM] Is The Right Wing Not Your Thing? Philly Organizing Event
10| [Sunday, Aug 08 @ 03:00 PM] Benefit Bash at the Nuyorican!

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[Monday, Aug 02 @ 05:30 PM] RNC Youth Welcoming Comittee Meeting
CUNY Grad Center room 5414, 34th and 5th Ave, New York, NY

The RNC Youth Welcoming Committee is a coalition of organizations and individuals planning youth and student focused events during the RNC. Primarily, we are working on a youth and student feeder march, the books not bombs youth convergence, and youth participation in direct action. All are welcome!

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=777 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=777)

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[Tuesday, Aug 03 @ 05:30 PM] Albany NY planning meeting for RNC protests
Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave, Albany, NY

planning meeting for "The World Says No to Bush” protests at Republican National Convention in NYC Aug. 29th-Sept. 3rd. Meeting at Social Justice Center, 33 Central Ave, Albany. ALL ARE WELCOME to organize local contingent to these actions! For info: 518-449-8631 [email protected] 583-4326 [email protected]

More Info:
Phone: 518-583-4326
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.social-capital.org/calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=768 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=768)

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[Tuesday, Aug 03 @ 06:30 PM] United for Peace and Justice Mobilizing Meeting
St. Marks Church 131 E. 10th St. (Corner of 2nd Ave.), New York, NY

Come get involved in organizing for UFPJ's "Say No To The Bush Agenda" march and rally on August 29th. There will be an update on the progress we are making and an opportunity for everyone to get active. Working groups are active doing flyering, outreach to groups, arts, publicity, fundraising etc. Come by and get the latest flyers, posters and buttons and make this a demonstration Bush can't ignore!

More Info:
Phone: 718-288-6783
Contact Person: Joe Cleffie
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=822 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=822)

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[Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 06:00 PM] Party and Screening at the Bowery Poetry Club for Video!
The Bowery Poetry Club, on Bowery and Bleeker (www.bowerypoetry.com), New York, NY

Come and join Indymedia Video, Paper Tiger, and all sorts of grassroots video activists at the Bowery Poetry Club on August 4th to party and celebrate!

We're asking 10-15 bucks at the door and we're not turning anyone away for lack of funds. All proceeds are going towards tape stock and video equipment that will help document the protests and actions during the RNC.

We have a long roster of spoken word artists and poets, along with a few musical acts. We're also going to do some screenings- so if you haven't had a chance to catch the new NYC Indymedia TV show, Blacked Out Media, come on by!

Contact Rine or Zadi from the video team for more info!
Rine (at) riseup.net
Zadi (at) smashface.com

ABOUT THE NO-RNC VIDEO COLLECTIVE:

No RNC Video
Several groups including Indymedia, Paper Tiger and Youth Channel have come together to form No RNC Video. This group is formed specifically for the purpose of producing one hour of programming every day of the convention. The program will be called Un-Conventional TV and will air daily August 29 - September 4, on Manhattan Neighborhood Network from 9-10 PM channel TBA. Media makers should register for the media convergence space! We need segment producers for every day of the convention. All information can be found at: www.nycimcvideo.org
Our Email: [email protected]

More Info:
Contact Person: Rine
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nycimcvideo.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=708 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=708)

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[Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 06:30 PM] noRNC Housing Working Group Meeting
the deli on the southeast corner of 5th ave. and 13st. (upstairs), New York, NY

We are looking for volunteers to help make calls, fax, and distribute flyers.

More Info:
Phone: 212.696.6625
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=799 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=799)

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[Wednesday, Aug 04 @ 07:00 PM] PEN American Center Presents State of Emergency: Unconventional Readings
The Great Hall at Cooper Union, New York, NY

On Wednesday, August 4, between the two major party conventions, PEN American Center presents a special evening of readings in support of free expression and America's core freedoms. A distinguished lineup of writers - including Laurie Anderson, Paul Auster, Russell Banks, Michael Cunningham, Don DeLillo, Joan Didion, Ariel Dorfman, Jonathan Safran Foer, Barbara Goldsmith, A. M. Homes, A. E. Hotchner, Margo Jefferson, Edward P. Jones, Walter Dean Myers, Salman Rushdie, Monique Truong, Kurt Vonnegut, and others - will come together to read and raise awareness about grave threats to essential freedoms in the United States.

More Info:
Phone: 212.334.1660
Contact Person: Andrea Jeyaveeran
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://pen.org/events.html
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=586 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=586)

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[Thursday, Aug 05 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
Cafe Figaro, corner of Bleecker & MacDougal Sts., New York,, NY

Weekly meeting of RingOut, to plan bell-ringing protest at Ground Zero/World Trade Center, Saturday, August 28, 5:30pm; plan other protest activities during the convention; collaborate with other protest groups; and distribute 50,000 bells to New Yorkers, so they can "Ring Out the Republicans!"
Please - come join us!

More Info:
Phone: 917-507-3699
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=637 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=637)

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[Thursday, Aug 05 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

The Rude Mechanical Orchestra is a new radical brass band and entourage affinity group forming for the events against the RNC. We are seeking brass and wind players, drummers, dancers, and tactical squad members. We encourage women, queer/trans folks, and people of color to join us!

We gather at Pedro's Restaurant in DUMBO, Brooklyn, at 8pm SHARP, then proceed to the practice space around 8:15. Pedro's is located 2 blocks down from the York F stop (the first stop in Brooklyn). Please contact us for more information and to let us know you're coming! Please bring your instrument - your first rehearsal serves as an informal audition.

More Info:
Phone: (718) 499-0434
Contact Person: Michele
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=703 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=703)

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[Saturday, Aug 07 @ 08:00 PM] Is The Right Wing Not Your Thing? Philly Organizing Event
CODE Space 48th and Woodland, Philadelphia, PA

Is The Right Wing Not Your Thing?

Republican National Convention Protest Organizing Event

Saturday August 7th,
8PM at the CODE
48th & Woodland Ave -
NE corner of Woodland Ave -
Across from the park

$5 (Fund raiser for RNC Not Welcome)

August 29th - September 2nd New York City hosts the 2004 Republican National Convention. A grand party of right wing conservatives and you’re not invited! But that's okay. Thousands and thousands of people from across the country are planning their own party in the form of mass protest against the RNC. Let’s get ready for the RNC protest Philly!

Speakers, bands, DJ's, lots of information about the RNC protests, and most importantly a place
where people can come together with friends and peers and prepare for attending the RNC protests.

Speakers:

- RNC Not Welcome: A group of the ramble rousers from RNC Not Welcome are treking down from NYC to give us in Philly the latest news regarding the RNC. Check them out ahead of time at http://
www.rncnotwelcome.org

- Philly Radical Cheerleader Squad: Philly's radical ladies will be talking a bit about who they
are, what they do, and what's going on with radical cheerleader squads and the RNC protests.

+ more

Bands:

- The Great Clearing Off
- Fighting Dogs

- Proceeds after costs are going to be donated to the RNC Not Welcome collective so that they can continue doing their amazing work.

- Need more info? - email [email protected]

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=589 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=589)

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[Sunday, Aug 08 @ 03:00 PM] Benefit Bash at the Nuyorican!
The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, New York, NY

Please come and help support the organizing efforts of the NYC no- RNC Video team!

We are asking $10-15 dollars, sliding scale, at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds!

Come see over twenty New York poets, including such poetic pillars Jesus Papoleto Melendez and Frank Perez, along with musical acts Angels of Love and many more!

Contact Zadi or Rine from the collective for more information:
ZadiDiaz (at) smashface.com
Rine (at) riseup.net

ABOUT THE NO-RNC VIDEO COLLECTIVE:

No RNC Video
Several groups including Indymedia, Paper Tiger, MNN and Youth Channel have come together to form No RNC Video. This group is formed specifically for the purpose of producing one hour of programming every day of the convention. The program will be called Un-Conventional TV and will air daily August 29 - September 4, on Manhattan Neighborhood Network from 9-10 PM channel TBA. Media makers should register for the media convergence space! We need segment producers for every day of the convention. All information can be found at: www.nycimcvideo.org
Our Email: [email protected]

More Info:
Contact Person: Rine or Zadi
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nycimcvideo.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=707 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=707)

andresG

2nd August 2004, 06:33

I live in NY and will be heading if I find someone to come with me.

Anarchist Freedom

2nd August 2004, 18:16

im going! me and guerillo 313 are going to represent CGLM! (http://www.cglm.net)

:che:

Lardlad95

2nd August 2004, 19:24

I want to go, someone is offering a ride form nashville...but I doubt my parents will let me go

Edward Norton

7th August 2004, 20:29

It is good to see that many people are going out and protesting/using direct action in this 'election' year as opposed to just sitting back and doing nothing.

This is the space in which people can stand up for their rights in this 'election' and not fall for the capitalist trick that the voting part is in any way of any real signifcance.

However I noticed that a lot of 'liberal' and 'left of centre' groups are the predominant forces behind the organization of this event.

These groups will just be out there campaigning for the 'Demorcrats' and their equally pathetic and militaristic candidate. That is not to say that the people on he ground, the grassroots if you will, will be taken in by any bullshit the pro-Kerry camp are putting out, but be cautious of how they will try and hijack the anit-GOP rally for their own ends.

The best outcome of this rally would be to show BOTH the Republicans and the 'Democrats' that they are BOTH as bad as each other, neither representing any choice whatsoever and that people are sick to death of the whole charade of capitlaist 'elections'.

People can organize in many ways, strikes, demonstrations, draft evasion, and of course revolution as the final conclusion. 'Elections' under capitlaism give people no choice whatsoever and effect no change, as capitalisms powerbase always will be the whole ruling class (buinsessman and CEOs at the top/military officials, civil 'servants'/politicians and the legal system) yet only the politicians are up for 'elections, the most powerful group, the corporate establishment never answer to anyone!

Far from exercising any effect to change things, the only thing you do when you vote is showing your continued belief in the system and the BIG LIE that is change
can come about without being forced to and leaving the capitalist system intact.

By all means go to the anti-GOP rally, just dont fall for the 'anybody but Bush' mantra, as attractive as it may sound. Go there and put out a REAL alternative, one that rejects the GOP, Kerry, 'elections' and voting and work around building a politcal environment from below, one that is YOURS! Not one handed down by some slick politicians who only think of the word 'SUCKER' in their head when you get all excited about being able to vote!

Valkyrie

11th August 2004, 04:17

RNC Protest Organizers Reject Rally Site
By Scott Galindez
t r u t h o u t | Report

United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ), organizers of the August 29th march in Manhattan during the Republican National Convention, announced today they will not Rally on the West Side Highway. The organizers claim that the site is not a safe place for seniors, children, and people with disabilities to rally.

In a Press conference, the group announced that "exiling us to a remote stretch of sun-baked highway makes a mockery of our right to assembly: The deal is off," said a UFPJ spokesperson.

The group pointed out that there is no shade, and no businesses in the area for the participants to get food and water. They also announced that sound engineers have told them that it is not possible to set up a quality sound system there.

The organizers went on to say that many would-be participants in the rally have informed them that they "simply will not go to such an awful and marginal location."

A few weeks ago the group announced that they would accept the rally site and give up their fight to hold the rally on the Great Lawn at Central Park. They said that they hoped the concession would lead to good faith negotiations with the city on issues such as water and portable toilets. To date the city has refused to provide any assistance.

UFPJ also announced that they filed a new permit application today with the NYC Parks Department to rally in Central Park on August 29, using the Great Lawn, North Meadow and East Meadow.

Other groups have announced their intention to utilize Central Park throughout the week.

The march permit has already been approved and the group guaranteed that the event will proceed as scheduled. The only unresolved issue between the organizers and the city of New York is, where the closing rally will take place. The city is pushing for the West Side Highway, the organizers want Central Park.

For more information please visit: unitedforpeace.org

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Scott Galindez is the Political Editor of truthout.org

refuse_resist

11th August 2004, 10:31

I would go, but I live all the way on the other side of the country. :(

Maomorethanever726

11th August 2004, 15:03

A Call for Viking Bloc at RNC!
www.vikingbloc.tk
I will be going to joins the viking bloc my friends are organizing. Whatever you do STAY OUT OF THE FREE SPEECH ZONES!

A call for a Viking Bloc feeder march to the A29 United For Peace and Justice March, and a breakaway march to Broadway afterwards for "CHAOS ON BROADWAY."
What is the Viking Bloc?
The Viking Bloc is a band of Viking warriors united to show support for Republicans and thier leader, George W. Bush, and thier policy of raping and pillaging of other countries. We are amassing and converging during the Republican National Convention to give New Yorkers a good idea of what foreign policy SHOULD look like.

What does the Viking Bloc do?
The warriors of the Viking Bloc will follow tradition with their ancestors and the leaders of today at the Republican National Convention. We plan to pillage and rape New York City side by side with our allies, the Republicans.

When & Where is the Viking Bloc laying seige to New York?
The warriors will converge on Washington Square at 10:00 A.M. on August 29th, 2004. At 11:00 A.M., we shall begin laying waste to the city of New York and it's citizens. We will march through the streets of New York, and eventually feed into the United For Peace and Justice March. We will use viking shields, helmets, and armor to show our gratitude and support for what the Republicans have done. And afterwards, the Viking Bloc will breakaway from the rally to move to Broadway, for direct action against the RNC.

What should I bring?
All vikings shall bring their shields, helmets, and swords. Signs supporting the republicans are also welcomed and needed, and of course, any warrior that loses his life during battle will be allowed to go to Valhalla. So also be ready for the battle of Ragnorak.

How else can I help?
If you plan to join the Viking Bloc, make extra swords, shields, armor, and helmets to distribute to less fortunate Vikings. Red and blond wigs are also badly needed. If you do not plan to attend, and just want to help anyways, send this to everyone you know.

Why a Viking Bloc
Anarchists can note, fake viking beards work just as well as bandanas. And also, vikings are pretty cool. We plan to team up with the pirate bloc for some silly street theatre, as well.

Valkyrie

12th August 2004, 00:23

More Events - Aug. 11- 17

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php
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1| [Wednesday, Aug 11, 2004 @ 05:00 PM] 8/11 5-7 PM: Planning meeting for the RNC Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out
2| [Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 07:00 PM] Citywide Town Meeting Against THE DRAFT
3| [Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 07:00 PM] 1000 COFFINS Meeting
4| [Thursday, Aug 12 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
5| [Thursday, Aug 12 @ 07:00 PM] Free Yoga For Activists Working on RNC Projects
6| [Thursday, Aug 12 @ 07:30 PM] noRNC Clearinghouse Bazaar
7| [Thursday, Aug 12 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
8| [Friday, Aug 13] The Fightback: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
9| [Friday, Aug 13 @ 06:30 PM] Fundraising Bash to Fight Bush
10| [Friday, Aug 13 @ 07:00 PM] Toward a Progressive Governing Majority
11| [Saturday, Aug 14] THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
12| [Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] noRNC Block Party/Arts Event
13| [Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] Street Theater Workshops
14| [Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] (NEO-CON)ey Island Block Party + Fashion Show
15| [Saturday, Aug 14 @ 01:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
16| [Saturday, Aug 14 @ 07:00 PM] The Freak Show (Benefit for No RNC Video Coalition)
17| [Sunday, Aug 15] THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
18| [Sunday, Aug 15 @ 01:00 PM] RingOut Meeting
19| [Sunday, Aug 15 @ 07:00 PM] 7pm -> The DEFENSE of PROTEST Concert w/ Stephan Smith and others...
20| [Tuesday, Aug 17 @ 07:30 PM] THE VOMITORIUM

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[Wednesday, Aug 11, 2004 @ 05:00 PM] 8/11 5-7 PM: Planning meeting for the RNC Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out
Center for Constitutional Rights Office, 666 Broadway 6th Fl., New York, NY

Please come to New York Planning Meetings for Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out!

Wednesday, August 11 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Center for Constitutional Rights Office
666 Broadway 6th Fl.
New York, NY 10012

Agenda:
- Volunteers sign-up
-general information, program for the August 27

Information Hotline: (212)330-8172 Web: http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/RNC/index.htm

Contact: Lee Siu Hin Tel: (626)695-3405 e-mail: [email protected]

August 27 Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out!
Friday, August 27 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
St. Mark Church 131 E. 10th St., New York
(cross the street with 2nd Avenue)
First Day of the Counter RNC Mobilization in NYC

Please visits: http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/RNC/index.htm
Flyers: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/flyers.html

Sponsored by National Immigrant Solidarity Network
Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
Information Hotline: (212)330-8172

Media Contact: Lee Siu Hin e-mail: [email protected] tel: (626)695-3405

More Info:
Phone: (212)330-8172
Contact Person: Lee Siu Hin
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1046 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1046)

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[Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 07:00 PM] Citywide Town Meeting Against THE DRAFT
Renaissance Charter School, 35-59 81st Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

Learn about the impending push to a military draft from a panel of experts and politicians. Speak out, ask questions, and vote on a resolution against the draft. Plus entertainment!

More Info:
Phone: (718) 458-1945
Contact Person: Jake
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nodraft.info
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=610 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=610)

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[Wednesday, Aug 11 @ 07:00 PM] 1000 COFFINS Meeting
68 Jay street #610-A (6th FLOOR -see code), Brooklyn, NY

***********BUILDING / CRAFT NIGHT *****************

JOIN our 1000 COFFINS procession during RNC WEEK -- an peaceful observance march of realistic symbolic CASKETS DRAPED IN THE FLAG -- to represent and honor all our fallen soldiers, and make a bold statement to Bush that the truth cannot be censored.

********NOTE You'll need the DOOR/elev CODE 7-7-0-7-7-0-STAR.
***phone TONIGHT ONLY 718-878-1912

More Info:
Phone: 646-221-4142
Contact Person: Mike de Seve
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.OneThousandCoffins.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1137 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1137)

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[Thursday, Aug 12 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
Cafe Figaro, corner of Bleecker & MacDougal Sts., New York,, NY

Weekly meeting of RingOut, to plan bell-ringing protest at Ground Zero/World Trade Center, Saturday, August 28, 5:30pm; plan other protest activities during the convention; collaborate with other protest groups; and distribute 50,000 bells to New Yorkers, so they can &!quot;Ring Out the Republicans!&!quot;
Please - come join us!

More Info:
Phone: 917-507-3699
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=638 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=638)

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[Thursday, Aug 12 @ 07:00 PM] Free Yoga For Activists Working on RNC Projects
17 West 18th Street (btw 5/6th Aves), 8th floor, New York, NY

Take a moment away from thinking about George Bush, the republicans and the actions that your working hard to plan. Who can change the world without an opportunity to clear the mind, get centered and just plan relax? Join me for a weekly wind down with free yoga for activists every Thursday in August. Class takes place in a private studio that I've rented just for this class so you're fellow students will be other activist/artists working on the RNC. It's not open to the public.

Free Yoga For Activists
Instructed by: Wendy Tremayne (of the vomitorium)
Every Thursday in August
7pm to 8:30
17 West 18th Street, 8th floor (btw: 5/6th Ave) This is a private building and I have the key to the front door so please come 10 minutes early, we'll gather outside and go up to class together. If your late ring the 8th floor buzzer to get buzzed in.

There are mats and you are welcome to use them. Class is good for total beginners and intermediate yogis.

:) Ohmmm
Wendy
[email protected]

More Info:
Phone: 917 991-3309
Contact Person: Wendy Tremayne
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://vomitorium2004.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=914 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=914)

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[Thursday, Aug 12 @ 07:30 PM] noRNC Clearinghouse Bazaar
St. Marks Church , 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY

Activists who have planned for months to demonstrate for peace and justice in opposition to the Republican National Convention will hold an open bazaar on Thursday, August 12 at 7:30pm for members of the community and media. The bazaar, held at St. Mark's Church in the Bowery, will showcase projects ranging from planned civil disobedience to permitted concerts, but maybe most impressive will be the grassroots support systems in place for demonstrators; including maps, temporary housing, food, first aide, legal aide, and telecommunications infrastructure.

In addition to introducing these projects to citizens concerned about George W. Bush and the Republican National Convention, the bazaar offers journalists and media documentarians access not available during meetings held within the noRNC Clearinghouse. Bazaar attendees will have the chance to meet activists like Lee Siu Hin of the Immigrant Solidarity Network, who is organizing a demonstration on August 27th to call for a stop to the scapegoating of immigrant communities. The Bazaar is important, Lee said, because it will &!quot;let New Yorkers know what to expect&!quot; from the people organizing in response to the Convention, and allow activists and the community to meet face-to-face.

For more information on this diverse bazaar populated by lawyers, civil libertarians, poor people's advocates, anarchists, thespians, graphic designers, students and professionals...all united in saying &!quot;NO!&!quot; to what the Republican National Convention and George W. Bush represent.

The closest trains are:
L to 3rd Ave.
6 to Astor Place
R to 8th St.

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.counterconvention.org/index.php...e=clearinghouse (http://www.counterconvention.org/index.php?name=clearinghouse)
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1071 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1071)

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[Thursday, Aug 12 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

The Rude Mechanical Orchestra is a new radical brass band and entourage affinity group forming for the events against the RNC. We are seeking brass and wind players, drummers, dancers, and tactical squad members. We encourage women, queer/trans folks, and people of color to join us!

We gather at Pedro's Restaurant in DUMBO, Brooklyn, at 8pm SHARP, then proceed to the practice space around 8:15. Pedro's is located 2 blocks down from the York F stop (the first stop in Brooklyn). Please contact us for more information and to let us know you're coming! Please bring your instrument - your first rehearsal serves as an informal audition.

More Info:
Phone: (718) 499-0434
Contact Person: Michele
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=704 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=704)

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[Friday, Aug 13] The Fightback: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
, New York City, NY

THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement

&!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will focus on the immediate tasks of the Dump Bush movement, mobilizing for the protests against the Republican National Convention, and developing effective strategies for long-term social change. &!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will feature speakers and workshops of interest to all progressives, and offer resources and activist training for students who want to organize campaigns and engage with young people in the 2004 elections on their campuses.

The timing is perfect, as the conference takes place shortly before many students start the fall semester. It's time for youth and students to fight back against the Bush regime and the elite it represents! We need to beat back the corporate attack on working class and poor people -- and create a movement to radically improve America in the interests of democracy, peace and social justice.

*CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS*

Hear from student movement leaders from other countries, including members of the International Union of Socialist Youth - the largest youth political coalition in the world.

Learn how to conduct get-out-the-vote election campaigns, do issue education work related to the 2004 elections and build the movement that will hold the next administration accountable.

Hear speakers such as Ian Williams (author of the new book, &!quot;Deserter: George W. Bush's War on Military Families, Veterans and His Past&!quot;) and Frances Fox Piven (author of &!quot;Poor People's Movements&!quot; and &!quot;Why Americans Don't Vote&!quot;).

Discuss the history, theory and everyday practice of democratic socialism. Work to strengthen the democratic left in America.

Have fun with like minded-activists. Party on Saturday night (August 14).

&!quot;THE FIGHTBACK&!quot; is organized by the Young Democratic Socialists.

TO GET INVOLVED or for MORE INFO check out: www.ydsusa.org or contact us at [email protected] / 212-727-8610 ext. 24

More Info:
Phone: 212-727-8610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ydsusa.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=605 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=605)

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[Friday, Aug 13 @ 06:30 PM] Fundraising Bash to Fight Bush
Funky Buddha Lounge, 728 W. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL

Who: Activists, Protestors, Political Junkies and Pissed Off Folks disgusted with the current government and direction of the country

What: Fundraising Bash to Fight Bush

When: Friday, August 13
Doors open at 6:30
Music begins after 7:00, the Sol Reys

Where: The Funky Buddha Lounge
728 W. Grand Ave.
(Off the Grand Blue Line stop)

Why: to support ChicagoNewYork.net, a network of activists, protestors and anti-Bush voices opposed to Bush and everything he represents, being part of history Sunday, August 29, 2004, to protest the RNC in NYC.

$7 minimum cover donation to ChicagoNewYork.net
A space will be available for literature exchange, recruitment and promotion

Thanks to the Funky Buddha Lounge for donating the club
Thanks to the Sol Reys for performing for the night
__________________________________________________ __________
No to the Bush Agenda
Be in NYC 8/29/04
www.chicagonewyork.net

More Info:
Contact Person: Jess Bouboulis
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1017 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1017)

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[Friday, Aug 13 @ 07:00 PM] Toward a Progressive Governing Majority
American Fed. of Musicians Local 802, 322 W. 48th St. (btwn 8th & 9th a, New York, NY

&!quot;Towards a Progressive Governing Majority&!quot;

Panel discussion featuring:

Frances Fox Piven (co-author, &!quot;Poor People's Movements&!quot; and &!quot;Why Americans Don't Vote&!quot;);

Bill Fletcher (president, TransAfrica Forum);

Adrienne Maree Brown (co-editor, &!quot;How to Get Stupid White Men Out of Office&!quot; and program director, League of Young Voters

&!quot;Toward a Progressive Governing Majority&!quot; is the public opening session of a weekend-long conference, “The Fightback: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement” hosted by the Young Democratic Socialists. $5 Suggested donation.

Register for the entire conference at our website.

More Info:
Phone: 212-727-8610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ydsusa.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1039 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1039)

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[Saturday, Aug 14] THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
, New York City, NY

THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement

AUGUST 13-15

&!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will focus on the immediate tasks of the Dump Bush movement, mobilizing for the protests against the Republican National Convention, and developing effective strategies for long-term social change. &!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will feature speakers and workshops of interest to all progressives, and offer resources and activist training for students who want to organize campaigns and engage with young people in the 2004 elections on their campuses.

The timing is perfect, as the conference takes place shortly before many students start the fall semester. It's time for youth and students to fight back against the Bush regime and the elite it represents! We need to beat back the corporate attack on working class and poor people -- and create a movement to radically improve America in the interests of democracy, peace and social justice.

*CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS*

Hear from student movement leaders from other countries, including members of the International Union of Socialist Youth - the largest youth political coalition in the world.

Learn how to conduct get-out-the-vote election campaigns, do issue education work related to the 2004 elections and build the movement that will hold the next administration accountable.

Hear speakers such as Ian Williams (author of the new book, &!quot;Deserter: George W. Bush's War on Military Families, Veterans and His Past&!quot;) and Frances Fox Piven (author of &!quot;Poor People's Movements&!quot; and &!quot;Why Americans Don't Vote&!quot;).

Discuss the history, theory and everyday practice of democratic socialism. Work to strengthen the democratic left in America.

Have fun with like minded-activists. Party on Saturday night (August 14).

&!quot;THE FIGHTBACK&!quot; is organized by the Young Democratic Socialists.

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
download flyers from our website:

TO GET INVOLVED or for MORE INFO check out: www.ydsusa.org or contact us at [email protected] / 212-727-8610 ext. 24

More Info:
Phone: 212-727-8610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ydsusa.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=606 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=606)

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[Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] noRNC Block Party/Arts Event
Havemeyer Street, between Metropolitan Ave and Hope Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

A (Neo-Con)ey Island themed noRNC block party. Featuring games, George Bush dunking booth, live music, food, performances, voter registration. A smorgasbord of creative collectives and artists mobilizing against the RNC.

Organized by Not an Alternative Arts Collective + The Change You Want to See gallery and convergence space.

More Info:
Phone: 917-202-5479
Contact Person: Beka
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.thechangeyouwanttosee.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=611 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=611)

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[Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] Street Theater Workshops
209 West 38th Street, 9th floor, New York, NY

We will be preparing pieces to perform during the Republican National Convention. Please bring your ideas, wear comfortable clothes, and be prepared to create. All ages and experience levels welcome.

More Info:
Contact Person: Jennifer
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.thawaction.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=993 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=993)

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[Saturday, Aug 14 @ 12:00 PM] (NEO-CON)ey Island Block Party + Fashion Show
Havemeyer Street, between Metropolitan Ave and Hope Street in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

The Neo-cons are coming. Get ur freak on at the...

(NEO-CON)ey Island Block Party and Fashion Show
Havemeyer Street, Williamsburg
Between Metropolitan Ave and Hope Street

http://www.neoconeyisland.com

Saturday August 14th
Block Party
12-5pm
Fashion Show
3:30-5pm
After-party @ Black Betty
5-8pm

Featuring:
a George Bush dunking booth, The Baton Liberation Front, The Hungry March Band, Tall Bike Jousting by the Black Label Bike Crew, Apocalypse Crusade by Mouths Wide Open, a 12' Jacob's Ladder, stilt walking, DJ Soulcracker, break dancing from Breaking in Style, DJs from King Uprock's Sound System and Futurefunk, spoken word with John Hall of King Missile and Elliot Katz, a film tent, voter registration by Music for America, banners by the Coney Island Museum's Sideshow School, carnival mirrors, interactive sculptures, 'EGO' balloons, political face painting, technology encrusted wireless coveralls.......ahhhh!!!!

Fashion Show:
A 30-foot red carpet catwalk leads straight to a Madison Square Garden set. Showcasing the works of local designers, costumes by Agata Oleksiak, Seth Faergolzia (of DUFUS), Heather.of.the.Troyz, Axis of Eve's political panties, Missile Dick Chicks, Greene Dragon, Billionaires for Bush, Radical Cheerleaders, RingOut, and more.

Visual Arts and Performance Delights:
Ranjit Bhatnagar, Oliver DeLantsheere, Georgia Elrod, Nick Golebiewski, Jeff Greenspan, Anne Grygiel, Josh Gura, Ariane Hafizi, Terry Levenberg, Noah Lyon, Rachel Krause, Rebecca Major, Jaxon McDade and the ehteam, Joanne Orce, Marie Roberts, David L. Singer, Rasp Thorne, Kevin Thurston, hthr.Troy, Elle Veres, with more to come...

Brought to you by:
The Change You Want to See Gallery
84 Havemeyer Street, Williamsburg
http://www.thechangeyouwanttosee.org
917-202-5479

Co-sponsors:
Block Magazine, The Lucky Cat, Black Betty, Grace Presents

Curatorial Efforts by:
htz

A project of the Not an Alternative Arts Collective
http://www.notanalternative.net

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DIRECTIONS
L train to Bedford Ave, walk south, left onto Metropolitan. Havemeyer is 3 blocks down on the right.
G train to Metropolitan, walk west toward the water, Havemeyer is a few blocks down on the left.
J/M/Z to Marcy, walk west on Broadway, right on Havemeyer, we're 5 blocks down at the end of the street.

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General Gist of the Day:
12-5pm block party (+ food + beer)
12-3 performances + DJs (poetry, skits, magic, fire-spinning, DJ soulcracker, etc.)
3-3:30 pm Hungry March band, baton twirling, tall bike jousting, fire tricks
3:30-4pm break dancing + DJs
4-5pm fashion show + DJs
4:45-5 grand finale with Hungry March Band + everyone on stage in front of MSG
5-8pm after party at Black Betty

FASHION SHOW
Breaking in Style b-boys
Agata
Hitomi (leather patchwork piece)
Cinders (handmade clothing)
Seth Fergolzi
Ali (handmade)
Heather (burka)
Thomas (Aug 29 t-shirts)
Alterna-tees
Axis of Eve (political panties)
Ring Out “bell-wear”
Mouth Wide Open (4 horsemen of the apocalypse)
Greene Dragon
Missile Dick Chicks
Billionaires for Bush
CIRCA (clandestine insurgent revolutionary clown army)
Code Pink’s pink slips
L’Agniappe’s local designers
Liberte deisgners
Radical Fairies
Radical Cheerleaders

FOR KIDS
balloon sculptor
sidewalk chalking station
face painting
games

ART/PERFORMERS
ON STAGE
Breaking in Style break dancers
CIA (Canadians Impersonating Americans)
Jonny techno coveralls/ GW future skit
poetry: John Hall (King Missile)
poetry: Elliot Katz
poetry: Steve Fried
Oh De Twirlette baton-twirling
Hungry March Band
Jacob’s sound/dance piece
magic/clown/barker
accordion player plays war pigs, etc.
fire-spinning by aerial dancer
DJs from King Uprock's Sound System and Futurefunk, Bklyn
DJ soulcracker (al sharpton funk piece)

NON-STAGE PERFORMANCE
Black Label Bike Crew: tall bike jousters
Eh-team cheeseball sculpture (they make your portrait out of cheeseballs and toothpicks)
cardboard dove making workshop
fire eating

ONGOING/AMBIENT
political face painting
balloon sculptresse
transylvanian booth
menacing performance art guy
burka model walking around
George Bush dunking booth
stiltwalkers
punk clown kid
Josh Gura, L.E.S. artist with air compresser + EGO balloons
Ariane Hafizi + Oliver DeLan, on-site expressive narrative painting

ART/SET
12-foot jacob’s ladder installation
clothesline: silkscreen designer shirts
coney island banner school banners (13 of them?)
various paintings and drawings
30 foot “street-painted” runway/Madison Square Garden set
paper mache people + banner
polaroid pics of “insert your head here” clown painting
funny carnival mirrors
streamers/stenciled flags

VIDEO
Video Tent
(various shorts, art pieces, video installations, etc)

TABLERS
Ring-Out
Mouth Wide Open
Axis of Eve
Missle Dick Chicks
Billionaires for Bush
The Yes Men
We Got Issues + Rha Goddess
Vicki’s political buttons
Alterna-tees
Thomas (Aug 29th tees)
Music for America (voter registration)
United for Peace and Justice
El Puente
Peace Williamsburg
Stop the Power Plant
The Change You Want to See Gallery/Not an Alternative Arts

More Info:
Phone: 917-202-5479
Contact Person: beka
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.neoconeyisland.com
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1107 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1107)

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[Saturday, Aug 14 @ 01:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Know Your Rights!

Throughout the month of August, the New York Civil Liberties Union will offer a series of Know Your Rights trainings for people taking part in activities surrounding the Republican National Convention. This interactive training will cover your legal rights as a protester at the RNC and what to do if those rights are infringed upon. It will explore how new laws have changed the nature of demonstrations in NYC, as well as how to interact with the police on the street, what to do if you are stopped or searched, and how to report police misconduct.

The trainings will be offered at our Protecting Protest Storefront in midtown (520 8th Ave) on the following dates. If you would like to arrange a separate training for your organization please contact us.

Saturday August 14th 1-3pm
Wednesday August 18th 7-9pm
Saturday August 21st 1-3pm
Wednesday August 25th 7-9pm

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Steve Theberge at 212-344-3005 x266 or [email protected]

More Info:
Phone: 212.344.3005
Contact Person: Steve Theberge
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.rncprotestrights.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=802 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=802)

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[Saturday, Aug 14 @ 07:00 PM] The Freak Show (Benefit for No RNC Video Coalition)
N. 13th St and Wythe in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY

THE FREAK SHOW
Carnival Sideshow Party to Represent Everything that's
NOT REPUBLICAN!!! Following the Neo-Coney Island Block
Party in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

@ Volume 99 North 13 Street, Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Saturday, August 14th, 2004

Get yer Freak On starting @ 7pm ... Kiss the bearded
lady for a sliding scale donation and benefit NO-RNC
Video, RNCnotwelcome.org, FTAAimc.org

Starting @ 7pm SHARP - The long awaited NYC premiere
of &!quot;The Miami Model&!quot; ... If you are planning on
demonstrating against the RNC, YOU MUST SEE THIS
FILM!!!

An original documentary of the thousands of union
members, environmentalists, feminists, anarchists,
students, farm workers, media activists, and human
rights activists who gathered in Miami to struggle
against the FTAA and were brutally attacked with
rubber bullets, pepper spray, electric guns and shock
batons, embedded reporters and information warfare,
all coordinated by the new United States Department of
Homeland Security.

HOT toothless CARNY ACTS:
Leftover Crack
Kakistocracy
Meneguar
DJ Pow Wow
DJ No Skillz
DJ Chrome
Beatbox Ent.
Dan Duce
Sport Casual (Futurefunk Sessions / GrandSlam magazine)
Visuals by the Glass Bead Collective
and many, many more freak surprises!

Directions: L train to Bedford Avenue. Walk west on
North 7th to Berry Street, walk up to North 13 Street,
take left. Volume is one block down on the right.

For information, visit one of the following sites:
www.gracepresents.com
www.rncnotwelcome.org
www.nyc.indymedia.org
www.nycimcvideo.org

More Info:
Phone: 917-449-4094
Contact Person: Grace/Brandon
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nyc.indymedia.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1102 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1102)

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[Sunday, Aug 15] THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement
, New York City, NY

THE FIGHTBACK: Students, Youth & the Dump Bush Movement

AUGUST 13-15

&!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will focus on the immediate tasks of the Dump Bush movement, mobilizing for the protests against the Republican National Convention, and developing effective strategies for long-term social change. &!quot;The Fightback&!quot; will feature speakers and workshops of interest to all progressives, and offer resources and activist training for students who want to organize campaigns and engage with young people in the 2004 elections on their campuses.

The timing is perfect, as the conference takes place shortly before many students start the fall semester. It's time for youth and students to fight back against the Bush regime and the elite it represents! We need to beat back the corporate attack on working class and poor people -- and create a movement to radically improve America in the interests of democracy, peace and social justice.

*CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS*

Hear from student movement leaders from other countries, including members of the International Union of Socialist Youth - the largest youth political coalition in the world.

Learn how to conduct get-out-the-vote election campaigns, do issue education work related to the 2004 elections and build the movement that will hold the next administration accountable.

Hear speakers such as Ian Williams (author of the new book, &!quot;Deserter: George W. Bush's War on Military Families, Veterans and His Past&!quot;) and Frances Fox Piven (author of &!quot;Poor People's Movements&!quot; and &!quot;Why Americans Don't Vote&!quot;).

Discuss the history, theory and everyday practice of democratic socialism. Work to strengthen the democratic left in America.

Have fun with like minded-activists. Party on Saturday night (August 14).

&!quot;THE FIGHTBACK&!quot; is organized by the Young Democratic Socialists.

PRE-REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!
download flyers from our website:

TO GET INVOLVED or for MORE INFO check out: www.ydsusa.org or contact us at [email protected] / 212-727-8610 ext. 24
Phone: 212-727-8610

More Info:
Phone: 212-727-8610
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ydsusa.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=607 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=607)

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[Sunday, Aug 15 @ 01:00 PM] RingOut Meeting
Cafe Figaro, corner of Bleecker & MacDougal Streets, New York,, NY

Twice-weekly meeting of RingOut, to plan bell-ringing observance at Ground Zero/World Trade Center, Saturday, August 28, 5:30pm; plan other protest activities during the convention; collaborate with other protest groups; and distribute 50,000 bells to New Yorkers, so they can &!quot;Ring Out the Republicans!&!quot;
Please - come join us.

More Info:
Phone: 917-507-3699
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.RingOut.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=889 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=889)

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[Sunday, Aug 15 @ 07:00 PM] 7pm -> The DEFENSE of PROTEST Concert w/ Stephan Smith and others...
St. Mark’s Church, 2nd Ave. at 10th St., New York City, NY

The DEFENSE of PROTEST Concert
A Benefit for United for Peace and Justice ->
UFPJ - http://www.unitedforpeace.org/

DATE: Sunday, Aug. 15th
TIME: 7 PM
COST: General Admission: $20, Students and Seniors: $10
Special donor admission: $45 includes 2 tickets to the
premiere of “Dissenters” and a Stephan Smith CD.
LOCALE: St. Mark’s Church, 2nd Ave. at 10th St., Manhattan
DIREX: Subway: L to 2nd Ave.

United for Peace and Justice was denied a New York City permit to rally
in Central Park. The reason cited: It would hurt the grass. Sound
democratic to you? We can defend our right to protest by helping UFPJ
in their efforts to amplify the August 29th rally on the West Side Highway.

PERFORMING :

- Stephan Smith - Guitarist/songwriter - http://www.stephansmith.com

- Rachel Stone - Contemporary folksinger - http://www.hometown.aol.com/rsongbird/

- Billionaires for Bush - An exhilarating exercise in mass sarcasm and hard-hitting social commentary - http://billionairesforbush.com/index.php

- Recipe for Quagmire - Andrea Liu will serve up another Vietnam

- The More Gardens PUPPETS

Excerpts from 3 plays:

- “Warriors” - By Nick Keene with Tony Torn & Michael McCartney

- “Valiant” - War seen through women’s eyes dir. Lanna Joffrey

- “Dissenters” - Excerpts from a new 12-character musical play by Gregory Nissen: a story of the WTO protests that shook Seattle in 1999. “In its festive portrayal of non-violent civil disobedience, ‘Dissenters’ is an alternative to the violence-obsessed emphasizing media coverage of the recent globalization protests.” - Martin Blake, Show Business News

For further information call: 1-212-591-2262

More Info:
Phone: 1-212-591-2262
Contact Person: Gregory Nissen
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1090 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1090)

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[Tuesday, Aug 17 @ 07:30 PM] THE VOMITORIUM
St. Marks Church on the Bowery, Garden: 2nd Ave betw 10th & 11th St's., New York, NY

VOMITORIUM 2004
MAKE ROOM FOR MORE

A response to the New and Improved American Empire Vomitorium2004 is a theatrical performance, modeled after the opulent parties of the Roman Empire, where guests will engage in consuming astounding amounts of food, and when stuffed to the limit, vomit so that they may gorge themselves again and again. For one evening we will transport the participants and audience to those long-gone days in order to reflect on the fate that eventually befell the Roman Empire, and heed the warning signs of history repeating in the current decline of the American Republic.

More Info:
Contact Person: Wendy Tremayne
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://vomitorium2004.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=881 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=881)

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pandora

12th August 2004, 19:37

Those of you who live in other states, I live West have the opportunity of turning up the heat when those candiates stop by, both candiates will be visiting where I am shortly.

Smaller locales are good for getting big press for smaller protests!

Considered doing kissing booths in mail ballot states if they showed they were not voting for Bush on their ballot and sealed it at the booth, but was told this was illegally influencing someone's vote!

Is this true?

dopediana

13th August 2004, 02:51

if that's influencing someone's vote i don't know what the hell presidential campaigns and propaganda are called.......

do it. you're just doing it for the love after all. it's a damn good idea. i'd do it if i thought anyone would kiss me.

Hampton

17th August 2004, 22:08

http://in8.com/fucknewyork/Resources/fucknewyork.mov

Valkyrie

20th August 2004, 00:10

10 Days until Covention! ... Last few events

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/
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News From CounterConvention.org:

The ride and housing boards have been extremely active and are still available for those seeking transport and housing for the RNC protests. Also, we have added a resource board for anyone seeking or offering any goods or services of use to the moblization.

All this and more can be found at:
http://www.counterconvention.org

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Special Notices:

The Life After Capitalism Conference begins with &!quot;Beyond Bush a Night of Visionary Resistance&!quot; this Friday at 7pm at Hunter College, 695 Park Ave. (Full details in the listing below or see: http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org )

The last two Clearinghouse meeting are tonight and Thursday the 26th at 7pm at St. Marks Church on 10th St. and 2nd Ave in the East Village. This is a good place to get a sense of the variety of protest projects to plug into. (full details in the listing below).

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CounterConvention.org Calendar:

1| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 04:00 PM] A31 Massive Outreach Action
2| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
3| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 06:00 PM] Fundraiser for Driving Votes
4| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 06:30 PM] I-Witness Video Intensive Training for the RNC Protests
5| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 07:20 PM] noRNC Clearinghouse Meeting
6| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 07:30 PM] Screening of &!quot;Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terro
7| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
8| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 08:00 PM] OPENING: NYC Grassroots Media Retrospective and Indymedia INFOSHOP
9| [Thursday, Aug 19 @ 09:30 PM] Pretty Flowers' &!quot;Laura's Bush&!quot; Release Party!
10| [Friday, Aug 20] Life After Capitalism Conference
11| [Friday, Aug 20 @ 06:00 PM] This is Not about the GRASS! This is about our future!
12| [Friday, Aug 20 @ 07:00 PM] Opening Reception for &!quot;Rivers of Blood&!quot; exhibit
13| [Saturday, Aug 21] Life After Capitalism Conference
14| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 12:00 PM] Street Theater Workshops
15| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 12:00 PM] DRUM & Still We Rise Immigrant Justice Rally & March
16| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 01:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
17| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 02:30 PM] I-Witness Video Intensive Training for the RNC Protests
18| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 06:00 PM] Experimental Party DisInformation Center / Propaganda Hospitality Suite
19| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 07:00 PM] Fear Will Not Silence Us!!!!!!!!
20| [Saturday, Aug 21 @ 07:30 PM] Mouths Wide Open: Poets Reading in Horrified Anticipation of the RNC

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 04:00 PM] A31 Massive Outreach Action
Union Square Park (near stairs on south side), New York City, NY

The A31 Outreach Working Group has created thousands of fliers and stickers to promote the A31 Day of Non-Violent Civil Disobedience and Direct Action. We need volunteers to come to Union Square, pick up these flyers and distribute them to New Yorkers at subway stops and other key locations throughout the City during rush hour.

Between the hours of 4-7pm, there will be an information booth set up near the stairs on the south side of Union Square Park where you can pick these fliers up. At this information booth, we will also have lists of shops, sanctuaries and other spaces where fliers need to be dropped off in the coming days.

And don’t forget: 83% of New Yorkers do not want the Republicans to meet in their city. They’re pissed. Many of them will probably want to see the information on these fliers. Some of them will even want to get involved.

Please help out. Your participation can really shape this day of action.

See you in the streets (and the subway corridors and the community board meetings and the parks).

A31 Outreach Working Group

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.a31.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1391 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1391)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 05:30 PM] RingOut Meeting
Cafe Figaro, corner of Bleecker & MacDougal Sts., New York,, NY

Weekly meeting of RingOut, to plan bell-ringing protest at Ground Zero/World Trade Center, Saturday, August 28, 5:30pm; plan other protest activities during the convention; collaborate with other protest groups; and distribute 50,000 bells to New Yorkers, so they can &!quot;Ring Out the Republicans!&!quot;
Please - come join us!

More Info:
Phone: 917-507-3699
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=639 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=639)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 06:00 PM] Fundraiser for Driving Votes
Lolita, 266 Broome St. (at Allen), New York, NY

Come support Driving Votes (www.drivingvotes.org), a nonprofit dedicated to organizing people to take trips to swing states to register voters and get Bush out!

There will be DJs, $3 drink specials, and to-be-announced special appearances by your fave local progressive politicians. $10 suggested donation.

Show them how you really feel! Don't miss your opportunity to pose for photos with lifesize Bush dolls in the position of your choice.

Pass out the invite:
http://www.drivingvotes.org/stuff/nycinvite.shtml

See you there.

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.drivingvotes.org/stuff/nycinvite.shtml
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1139 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1139)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 06:30 PM] I-Witness Video Intensive Training for the RNC Protests
Judson Memorial Church - 243 Thompson Street, NYC, NY

Protect the Right to Protest!

Be a Video Witness for the Republican National Convention protests

What is a video witness?
Video witnesses use a video camera to collect evidence of arrests and police abuse.
Video images of police actions at protests can be crucial evidence at trials of people arrested and in civil lawsuits against police misconduct.

Come to either an intensive or a mini training!

Buddies Needed! No video camera? No problem!
Each camera person will need a “buddy” – someone who can “watch their back” and be a second pair of eyes to identify areas that need to be filmed. Buddies should also attend a Video Witness training.

I-Witness Intensive Training
recommended

Thursday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
Judson Memorial Church
243 Thompson Street
corner of Washington Square South
press the buzzer for the Gym

Saturday, August 21, 2:30-4:30 pm
NYU Law School,
Furman Hall, Room 216
245 Sullivan Street
at West 3rd St., following NLG Observer Training

Thursday, August 26, 6:30- 8:30 pm
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
521 West 126th St, b/w B’way and Amsterdam
1/9 to 125th Street and Broadway
or A/B/C/D to 125th and St. Nicholas and walk west

Mini-Video Trainings
Short trainings will follow the National Lawyers Guild’s Legal Observer Orientations.

NLG’s RNC Legal Observer Orientations
* August 25 - 7-9 pm 4th Universalist Church - 76th Street/Central Park West.

* August 28 - (Saturday) 10-11 am NYU Law School, Furman Hall - Room 216, 245 Sullivan Street.

* August 30 - (Monday) - 10-11 am Location TBA

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To register for Video Witness Trainings or to find out more about our meetings, contact:
iwitnessvideo [at] hotmail.com

Bring your camera, if you have one, to the training.
RSVPs encouraged, but not required.

I-Witness is collaborating with the National Lawyers Guild and People’s Law Collective
I-Witness Video is a NYC-based group that organizes video for legal purposes during protests. We work with local legal teams to use video to support the defense of arrested activists, to file civil suits against the city/police, and to discourage illegal police aggression overall.

Join our organizing efforts – come to a meeting! I-Witness Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

More Info:
Contact Person: Ady
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1265 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1265)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 07:20 PM] noRNC Clearinghouse Meeting
St. Marks Church , 131 East 10th Street, New York, NY

The Clearinghouse meetings are a network of working groups and independent organizations who have come together to do active work to oppose the Republican National Convention this August and September. The hope of these meetings is that our individual and collective efforts can be coordinated citywide in order ensure that our voices are heard by this administration.

** New Comers are strongly encouraged to attend a 20 minute orientation starting at 7:00 PM **

The closest trains are:
L to 3rd Ave.
6 to Astor Place
R to 8th St.

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.counterconvention.org/index.php...e=clearinghouse (http://www.counterconvention.org/index.php?name=clearinghouse)
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1072 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1072)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 07:30 PM] Screening of &!quot;Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terro
The Brecht Forum, 122 West 27th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY

Award-winning journalist John Pilger investigates the discrepancies between American and British claims for the 'war on terror' and the facts on the ground as he finds them in Afghanistan and Washington, DC.
Discussion follows.
Suggested donation: $6/$8/$10

More Info:
Web: http://www.brechtforum.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=739 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=739)

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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 08:00 PM] Rude Mechanical Orchestra weekly rehearsal
DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY

The Rude Mechanical Orchestra is a new radical brass band and entourage affinity group forming for the events against the RNC. We are seeking brass and wind players, drummers, dancers, and tactical squad members. We encourage women, queer/trans folks, and people of color to join us!

We gather at Pedro's Restaurant in DUMBO, Brooklyn, at 8pm SHARP, then proceed to the practice space around 8:15. Pedro's is located 2 blocks down from the York F stop (the first stop in Brooklyn). Please contact us for more information and to let us know you're coming! Please bring your instrument - your first rehearsal serves as an informal audition.

More Info:
Phone: (718) 499-0434
Contact Person: Michele
E-mail: [email protected]
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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 08:00 PM] OPENING: NYC Grassroots Media Retrospective and Indymedia INFOSHOP
59 Franklin Street, between Lafayette and Broadway, New York, NY

On August 19, we invite you to join us for the opening of GAS as an Infoshop and to celebrate the quality and tradition of independent journalism. Indymedia photographers will showcase their work on gallery walls and offer them in a silent fundraising auction; videographers will screen their footage on the five gallery monitors; you can tune into the I-pod installations to hear radio coverage of events, protests and conventions past, and browse through the archives of NYC IMC’s newspaper, The Indypendent.

From August 19 to September 4, the Gigantic Art Space in downtown New York will serve as an Independent Media Infoshop for a public hungry for truth.

This will also be a great opportunity to find out how we plan to cover the voices of people on the street during the upcoming Republican National Convention, and most importantly, how you can directly plug in.

During the Republican National Convention, the GOP spin machine will make every effort to airbrush the hundreds of thousands of expected protesters out of the happy GOP Convention picture, or worse, paint them as dangerous &!quot;Un-American&!quot; thugs. To facilitate this, they have outfitted the Farleigh Post Office building as the corporate media’s newsroom, and built a bridge from there to Madison Square Garden, so that the corporate press never has to touch the streets.

But the NYC Grassroots Media Coalition and the Indymedia Network have a different mission. We will build our own newsroom with the support and resources of our communities and use it to produce a daily newspaper, a daily television show, a 24-hour radio webstream and a website with up-to-the-minute reports and photographs. If you want to know what the people have to say, this is where you need to look.

To help showcase this work, the Gigantic Art Space has generously offered independent journalists their gallery.

Special presentation: Rick Rowley of Big Noise Films and producer of the documentary, Fourth World War has just returned from Sadr City, Baghdad. He will talk about what we don’t necessarily see in the corporate media regarding Iraq while showing never before seen footage. Having traveled the world and worked with dozens of independent media centers across the globe, he will discuss the importance of independent media in a time of war.

Participating groups:
NYC Grassroots Media Coalition
The Indymedia Network
Paper Tiger
The Indypendent
NYC IMC Sound Collective
NYC IMC Photo Collective
Blacked-Out Media
Third World Newsreel
Big Noise Films
Pacifica Radio
Independent Journalists

REGISTER FOR THE MEDIA SPACE AT THE GAS GALLERY
59 Franklin Street, between Lafayette and Broadway:
fri 5-10
sat & sun 12- 6
mon-wed 5-10
aug 26 - sept 3, 8:30 to midnight

More Info:
Phone: 212-420-9045
Contact Person: Jen @ paper tiger
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://giganticartspace.com/index.html
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[Thursday, Aug 19 @ 09:30 PM] Pretty Flowers' &!quot;Laura's Bush&!quot; Release Party!
Rothko, 116 Suffolk St. @Rivington, New York, NY

Lick Bush Ltd. and Bananaseat Records present...

Pretty Flowers' &!quot;Laura's Bush&!quot; Release Party!

Thursday, August 19th, 9:30 @ Rothko
116 Suffolk St./Rivington, Lower East Side, NYC

Please join Pretty Flowers for the release of their
newest single, Laura's Bush! Everyone gets a free
copy! Yay! Also pick up info about the RNC
convention, where to protest, where to party, etc.

Also playing are The Killer Elite and special guests.
Tickets are $8. For more info, visit
www.prettyflowers.org.

More Info:
Web: http://www.prettyflowers.org
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[Friday, Aug 20] Life After Capitalism Conference
TBA, New York, NY

As a new wave of activism in the US and abroad popularizes opposition to global capitalism, it is essential that we continue to develop alternative visions of a post-capitalist society. This conference seeks to create a forum for people from diverse movements to refine collectively our analysis of capitalism, to develop new visions for directly democratic economic and political systems, and to build effective organizing strategies for actualizing our visions. This conference builds on the project initiated by ZNet at the 2003 World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

More Info:
Web: http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org
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[Friday, Aug 20 @ 06:00 PM] This is Not about the GRASS! This is about our future!
Strawberry Fields Central Park,72nd & Central Park West, New York, NY

When the city denied a permit for Central Park for a massive outpouring of resistance against the Bush agenda at the RNC, they cited concern for the grass- claiming it would be damaged by so many people gathered at once.

Not in Our Name is calling on all poets and wordsmiths of New York to Strawberry Fields for an outpouring of love and defiance, of determination and conviction. So please, bring your passion and your poetry to the permit battle for Central Park.

The Park belongs to the people
The people are voicing dissent
Saying NO to Bush & Company
And everything they represent…

More Info:
Phone: 2127601722
Contact Person: Mo Kinberg
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.notinourname.net
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[Friday, Aug 20 @ 07:00 PM] Opening Reception for &!quot;Rivers of Blood&!quot; exhibit
Stefanie Ludyny Gallery, 312 W. 36th Street, between 8th & 9th Ave, 3rd, New York, NY

The &!quot;Rivers of Blood&!quot; exhibit runs from August 16-September 11, 2004, in conjunction with the UnConvention, an American Theater Festival for political change. Vermont artist Janet Van Fleet shows paintings and three-dimensional work exploring violence and change in human history.

More Info:
Web: http://www.theunconvention.org
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[Saturday, Aug 21] Life After Capitalism Conference
TBA, New York, NY

As a new wave of activism in the US and abroad popularizes opposition to global capitalism, it is essential that we continue to develop alternative visions of a post-capitalist society. This conference seeks to create a forum for people from diverse movements to refine collectively our analysis of capitalism, to develop new visions for directly democratic economic and political systems, and to build effective organizing strategies for actualizing our visions. This conference builds on the project initiated by ZNet at the 2003 World Social Forum in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

More Info:
Web: http://www.lifeaftercapitalism.org
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...iew&listing=112 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=112)

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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 12:00 PM] Street Theater Workshops
209 West 38th Street, 9th floor, New York, NY

We will be preparing pieces to perform during the Republican National Convention. Please bring your ideas, wear comfortable clothes, and be prepared to create. All ages and experience levels welcome.

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.thawaction.org
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 12:00 PM] DRUM & Still We Rise Immigrant Justice Rally & March
Broadway between 72rd & 73rd Street, Jackson Heights, Queens, NY

Join immigrant families and youth members of DRUM and Still We Rise/ Racial Justice 911 organizations in raising the voices of people of color and immigrants against the ongoing WAR on Immigrants and WAR abroad! Support us in our fight to protest and organize in our neighborhoods as the city and cops prepare for the Republican National Convention!

With support from many organizations, we have gotten a permit for the event.

Speakers include:
- Razia Sultana Jahangir, wife of Special Registrant (DRUM)
- Mohammed Linkgon, Special Registrant (DRUM)
- Jonas Pullo, Esperanza del Barrio
- FIERCE!
- Sheila Stowell- Still We Rise/ RJ 911
- YouthPower! members of students & cops harrassment (DRUM)
- Nodutdol
- Latin American Workers Project
- Andolan (Organizing South Asian Workers)
- Chayya Choum, CAAAV- Khmer Freedom Campaign
- Local street vendors
- Hiram Monserratte, NY City Councilmember

Performances:
- Danza Azteca
- Poetry by DRUM youth members
- Dhaka Drama- Bengali Folk Songs

Activities:
- TABLING by variuos NYC grassroots organizing groups!
- Families SPEAKOUT against DEPORTATION!
- Collect signatures to win AMNESTY & other campaigns!
- Raffles & Prizes!
- UNITE with other immigrant & communities of color!
- Send a message to BUSH AND KERRY to stop targeting immigrants & start
respecting our dignity, labor, and rights to education, housing, and
services without fear!

WE NEED YOUR HELP:
- Outreach to your community- Pick Up flyers from DRUM office
(availabe in Urdu, Bangla, Spanish, and English)
- Volunteer for the mela
- Contact politicians and media to attend & hear our demands

When: Saturday, August 21st
1pm-5pm Street Rally
3-6 pm Speakers & Performances
5pm Neighborhood March

Where: On Broadway between 72rd & 73rd Street (across from DRUM office)
Jackson Heights, Queens
[Take the 7/E/F/G/R/ or V train to 74th Street/Roosevelt stop]

More Info:
Phone: (718) 205-3036
Contact Person: Namita or Shoshi
Web: http://www.drumnation.org/rally/index.htm
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 01:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Know Your Rights Training - (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Know Your Rights!

Throughout the month of August, the New York Civil Liberties Union will offer a series of Know Your Rights trainings for people taking part in activities surrounding the Republican National Convention. This interactive training will cover your legal rights as a protester at the RNC and what to do if those rights are infringed upon. It will explore how new laws have changed the nature of demonstrations in NYC, as well as how to interact with the police on the street, what to do if you are stopped or searched, and how to report police misconduct.

The trainings will be offered at our Protecting Protest Storefront in midtown (520 8th Ave) on the following dates. If you would like to arrange a separate training for your organization please contact us.

Saturday August 14th 1-3pm
Wednesday August 18th 7-9pm
Saturday August 21st 1-3pm
Wednesday August 25th 7-9pm

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Steve Theberge at 212-344-3005 x266 or [email protected]
Organizer - Steve Theberge
Status - CONFIRMED
Location - 520 8th Avenue

More Info:
Phone: (212) 344-3005
Contact Person: Steve Theberge
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.rncprotestrights.org
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 02:30 PM] I-Witness Video Intensive Training for the RNC Protests
NYU Law School, Furman Hall, Room 216 at 245 Sullivan Street, NYC, NY

Protect the Right to Protest!

Be a Video Witness for the Republican National Convention protests

What is a video witness?
Video witnesses use a video camera to collect evidence of arrests and police abuse.
Video images of police actions at protests can be crucial evidence at trials of people arrested and in civil lawsuits against police misconduct.

Come to either an intensive or a mini training!

Buddies Needed! No video camera? No problem!
Each camera person will need a &!quot;buddy&!quot; - someone who can &!quot;watch their back&!quot; and be a second pair of eyes to identify areas that need to be filmed. Buddies should also attend a Video Witness training.

I-Witness Intensive Training
recommended

Thursday, August 19, 6:30-8:30 pm
Judson Memorial Church
243 Thompson Street
corner of Washington Square South
press the buzzer for the Gym

Saturday, August 21, 2:30-4:30 pm
NYU Law School,
Furman Hall, Room 216
245 Sullivan Street
at West 3rd St., following NLG Observer Training

Thursday, August 26, 6:30- 8:30 pm
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
521 West 126th St, b/w B'way and Amsterdam
1/9 to 125th Street and Broadway
or A/B/C/D to 125th and St. Nicholas and walk west

Mini-Video Trainings
Short trainings will follow the National Lawyers Guild's Legal Observer Orientations.

NLG's RNC Legal Observer Orientations
* August 25 - 7-9 pm 4th Universalist Church - 76th Street/Central Park West.

* August 28 - (Saturday) 10-11 am NYU Law School, Furman Hall - Room 216, 245 Sullivan Street.

* August 30 - (Monday) - 10-11 am Location TBA

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To register for Video Witness Trainings or to find out more about our meetings, contact:
iwitnessvideo [at] hotmail.com

Bring your camera, if you have one, to the training.
RSVPs encouraged, but not required.

I-Witness is collaborating with the National Lawyers Guild and People's Law Collective
I-Witness Video is a NYC-based group that organizes video for legal purposes during protests. We work with local legal teams to use video to support the defense of arrested activists, to file civil suits against the city/police, and to discourage illegal police aggression overall.

Join our organizing efforts - come to a meeting! I-Witness Meetings: Tuesdays at 6:30 pm

More Info:
Contact Person: Ady
E-mail: [email protected]
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 06:00 PM] Experimental Party DisInformation Center / Propaganda Hospitality Suite
LUXE gallery, 24 W. 57th St., 5th Floor, #503, New York, NY

The Experimental Party rolls into New York on Saturday, August 21st just ahead of the Republican National Convention with the opening of its Propaganda Hospitality Suite at LUXE Gallery, 24 West 57th Street, NYC from 6 - 8 PM. Politicos, press, protestors, Republicans, performance artists, and the public will gather for a first look at the Experimental Party DisInformation Center, a state-of-the-art media installation presented by the US Department of Art & Technology. The exhibition runs through Saturday, September 4th, when it will close with a Post-Mortem Lounge from 6 - 8 PM. Regular hours for the installation are Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM to 6 PM.

More Info:
Phone: 212-404-7455
Contact Person: Randall Packer
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.experimentalparty.org
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 07:00 PM] Fear Will Not Silence Us!!!!!!!!
ALWAN 16 Beaver St. (between broad and broadway), New York, NY

Join Not In Our Name to celebrate creative resistance with &!quot;Fear Will Not Silence Us&!quot; an anti-militarism art show.

The Republican National Convention is on its way to invade NYC and as part of our efforts to deliver a resounding NO! to the Bush agenda of war and repression, we have collected artwork from all over the country to support a movement based on creative, never-ending resistance.The art includes photos, sculptures, posters, films, and paintings that all unite against the repression here at home and abroad.

There will be an auction, film, dj's and live music. Proceeds will go to Not In Our Name will be used to build for protests at the Republican National Convention.

Check out pictures from our art show on the west coast! http://www.indybay.org/news/2004/06/1687257.php

More Info:
Phone: 212-760-1722
Contact Person: jaz.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.notinourname.net
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[Saturday, Aug 21 @ 07:30 PM] Mouths Wide Open: Poets Reading in Horrified Anticipation of the RNC
Washington Square Church,135 West 4th Street, New York, NY

Mouths Wide Open: Poets Reading in Horrified Anticipation of the RNC
Saturday August 21st at 7:30 p.m.: FREE!
at Washington Square Church 135 West 4th Street (6th Ave. & MacDougal)
West 4th Street stop on the A, C, E, F, V, D, B

Featuring Michael Lally (author of It's Not Nostalgia), Bob Holman (author of The Collect Call of the Wild and director of the Bowery Poetry Club), Ange Mlinko (author of Matinees), Tonya Foster (co-editor of Third Mind), Lydia Cortes (author of Lust for Lust) Lisa Jarnot (author of Ring of Fire) and others. MC'd by Daniel Kane, author of All Poets Welcome: The Lower East Side Poetry Scene in the 1960s. After the reading, pick up your free &!quot;No RNC&!quot; activist gift bag, which includes a pocket-sized copy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights … just in case …

More Info:
Contact Person: Daniel Kane
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightning...ew&listing=1176 (http://www.CounterConvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=detail&mode=view&listing=1176)

Valkyrie

20th August 2004, 06:27

NYPD to Shadow 56 protesters

According to ABC News, the NYPD is planning to follow 56 "primary anarchists" from around the country, starting before the RNC. 6 cops and a supervisor will be assigned to each protester, who will be monitored 24 hours a day.
NYPD to Shadow 56 Protesters Believed Most Dangerous

By Marcus Solis

http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/news/gopcon/wa..._dangerous.html (http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/news/gopcon/wabc_081804_dangerous.html)

(New York-WABC, August 18, 2004) - An Eyewitness News exclusive -- details on the incredible lengths the NYPD is taking to keep the most radical protestors expected at the Republican Convention under control.

Police are now tracking 56 potentially dangerous people.

Marcus Solis reports from Madison Square Garden.

While international terrorism remains a concern, this operation's focus is primarily on anarchists, and how they plan to disrupt the convention. This week the NYPD began instructing officers on intelligence on this threat. They also began doling out assignments, and for hundreds of officers that means surveillance work that will begin next week. And it starts for them with a trip out of town.

The debriefings have been taking place at John Jay College and the Police Academy. Inside, the NYPD's intelligence division is outlining security plans for the upcoming Republican National Convention.

The big concern: the anarchist groups which disrupted the W.T.O conference in Seattle in 1999, and who have threatened to do the same here. Sources say the NYPD has identified 56 primary anarchists who will be followed 24 hours a day. One supervisor and six cops will be assigned to each person.

Sources say detectives are leaving this weekend for Boston, Washington D.C., North Carolina, and California to begin surveillance and tail the protestors as they travel to New York.

Sources also say the department is preparing for protestors in Central Park, convinced many demonstrators will descend on the Great Lawn on Sunday, August 29th, regardless of whether a permit is granted.

Another concern are small explosions set off in Midtown, aimed at diverting manpower away from the convention site. Police have already been holding drills where cops simulate a coordinated response called a surge.

Much of the intelligence has come from NYPD cops who have infiltrated various protest groups. Sources say for nearly two years, as many as 20 cops have been meeting with, traveling with, and secretly reporting on the activists' plans.

On Thursday, the department will demonstrate training that officers are receiving in arrest tactics. That is for uniformed officers, but the bulk of the undercover work is to be handled by the department's narcotics officers.

Valkyrie

25th August 2004, 01:57

International Answer March:
Sunday, August 29
Gather at 10 am
at 7th Ave. & 14th St.,
with a march past
the site of the RNC

http://www.internationalanswer.org/

They still have seats available on busses leaving from DC, MD & VA to NYC

http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/dncrnc/dc.html

Update on Hearings for Permit for the Great Lawn, Central Park:

We will stand together for civil rights and against war
August 23, 2004 Today, the Federal District Court in New York City refused to order Mayor Bloomberg and the City to grant the permit for the historic civil rights and civil liberties rally on the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City. The ruling did not state that the Great Lawn was off limits to mass demonstration, but the court refused to order the recalcitrant City authorities to grant a permit for that area.
Sunday, August 29
Gather at 10 am
at 7th Ave. & 14th St.,
with a march past
the site of the RNC

http://www.internationalanswer.org/

The plaintiffs in this case – the National Council of Arab Americans and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition – had been denied the fundamental First Amendment right to demonstrate in mass assembly and political protest in the Great Lawn of Central Park. Rather than capitulate to the pressure of the government or agree to have free speech rights exiled out of Manhattan or to its outer margins that are invisible from the center of New York, the plaintiffs went to court to vindicate the free speech rights of all progressive people in New York City and the United States who wish to challenge the Bush administration at this critical time. The RNC is holding its assembly in midtown Manhattan, and those who oppose the Bush administration’s foreign and domestic policies are entitled to assemble in central Manhattan as well.

As a consequence of our legal challenge and the ongoing political struggle, the real policy of Mayor Bloomberg and the City of New York in regard to the use of Central Park for mass assembly protest has been forced out of the shadows. A bright light now shines on the real program of the Mayor and the City in regard to mass assembly protest in Central Park and in the borough of Manhattan. The use of Central Park is being privatized. The billionaire Mayor and the billionaire corporations have colluded in a plan to turn Central Park, the heart and soul of New York City, a site long associated with mass assembly, into the private playground of corporate America. The contradictions, shifting rationales and indeed flat out deceptions carried out by the Mayor and the City of New York are now clear for all those who want to see.

We made it clear in our litigation and in our court testimony that people of conscience standing together with the Arab American and Muslim community in support of civil rights and civil liberties were calling a demonstration on the anniversary of the historic 1963 March on Washington and at the time of the RNC to say that civil rights extend to all people in the United States. It is the City's position that this community and its allies are not entitled to use the Great Lawn of Central Park while the corporate and banking elite are given preferential treatment to use the same venue.

What’s at stake in the litigation and the outcome of the struggle is not simply the right to demonstrate on August 28, August 29 or any other day. What’s at stake is the right of the people of New York to exercise free speech mass assembly in accordance with the Bill of Rights in New York City. The decision of the judge today is a disappointment, but we can make it perfectly clear that under no circumstances will the people of New York or the United States surrender their cherished First Amendment right to carry out mass assembly protest. Millions of people in the United States would, if they could, like to be in New York City to stand up and say that they vehemently oppose the Bush Administration’s war in Iraq and its assault on civil liberties and civil rights in New York City. They will not all be coming, but hundreds of thousands will demonstrate throughout the city in the course of the coming week and they will be in Central Park as they are entitled to be.

It is imperative that we all stand up for our free speech rights by coming to New York and speaking out and not lose sight of the most important issue: our ability and obligation to stand together and demand an end to this government's aggression against the people of Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine, Haiti and elsewhere, and fight for social justice here at home.

Background Information

We need to review a few of the facts, and the facts are the essence here because the City of New York and Mayor Bloomberg are lying.

The City of New York is so desperate to bar political protest and assembly in Central Park, they made willful misrepresentations to the court and presented the court with a demonstrably false record upon which the court was obliged to rule. The City could not tell the truth.

In their filings, sworn statements and representations to the court, they presented ever-shifting rationales. As each rationale was defeated or exposed as false, they created new ones. They stated that they couldn’t hold an event that was ticketless, but yet their AOL-Time Warner-sponsored Philharmonic events, 150th anniversary events, and many of the major events they reserve the lawn for are ticketless events.

At one point the city said that the size of the NCA and A.N.S.W.E.R. event planned for 75,000 people was too large for the Great Lawn. But AOL-Time Warner brought in the Dave Matthews band last fall for 85,000 people.

They swore that Philharmonic audiences on the Great Lawn were not greater than 45,000, yet that is contradicted by every public report that has numbers of up to 85,000 people, including New York Times statements that the police counted 85,000 people at the Philharmonic concerts (sponsored by AOL-Time Warner); the Philharmonic itself also gives that number on its website.

They claim that they will not hold an event unless it has a rain date and is cancelled when it rains. Yet the Philharmonic and Opera have been held without rain dates and just after or during downpours.

All of these excuses came at the eleventh hour from the city. Early on, the City refused to respond to the plaintiffs’ (NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition) requests for an explanation for the denial of the permit or to identify what they thought were alternative locations. Despite the plaintiffs filing within one week of finally getting a letter with the specific reasons for the denial, the City then claimed that delay in litigation was due to the plaintiffs, when it was the City that exhibited recalcitrance and unrelenting obstruction.

The City refused to provide the plaintiffs with identification for what they asserted were "alternative" locations, despite request after request, and never gave this information to plaintiffs until the day before the hearing in New York, and then only through their court filings. They told the plaintiffs they could go to Brooklyn or Queens or cut their demonstration by one-third and be sent to the East Meadow.

Originally they said we couldn’t stand because it would damage the grass by increasing the specific pressure on the lawn as opposed to when people sit or lie on the grass. The City stated that the protesters could not use the lawn because they would not be sitting on blankets like the Philharmonic audience does. When we stated that some number of attendees would use blankets, the City turned around and said that by sitting on the blankets they would take up too much space. As we argued in Court, the City is claiming that we can’t have the permit because we might be standing and we can’t have the permit because we might be sitting.

The City can’t tell the truth about what is going on because the truth of the matter is they have taken Central Park and are turning it into a privatized country club. When it comes to mass assembly it is only available for Mayor Bloomberg and corporate supporters.

Importance of these Demonstrations

It has become very evident, in fact crystal clear during the course of this litigation, that what is at stake is not simply the right of people to demonstrate in mass assembly protest in Central Park on August 28 or August 29 or on any other particular day. From the papers filed by the City, as well as their representations in court and out, we now know, as we suspected, that the plan of the City of New York, in combination with the corporations that constitute the Central Park Conservancy, is that they intend to ban for all time mass assembly political protests in Central Park. They intend to use the renovated Central Park strictly for corporate and government functions. $18.2 million was contributed by corporations and the well to do for the restoration and renovation of some of the lawn areas in Central Park. In exchange, the people of New York are told to forfeit their right of free speech in what we all know to be the heart and soul of New York City. What’s the price tag to stifle free speech and dissent according to the Mayor and other City officials, as well as the Wall Street corporations? Well, apparently it’s just $18 million.

There are 7 million plus people that live in New York City. Our historic free speech rights, according to Mayor Bloomberg and the City, amount to about $2.50 per person. For the people of New York, there is no price tag for the Bill of Rights and the First Amendment. These rights are not for sale. They are not for lease to corporations either.

We suspected that this was the case when the permit filed by the NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition for mass assembly protest on August 28, or the permit that was filed for a large mass assembly by United for Peace and Justice on August 29, were denied. Our suspicions grew because of the way the mayor and the City handled these permit applications. In the case of the August 28 permit application for a rally of 75,000 people to defend Arab American and Muslim civil rights that are under assault, the City’s conduct and rationales offer a startling insight.

A quick look at the record over the past six months gives lie to the stated reasons for the denial of the permit. The permit was filed on January 7, 2004. In mid-March, the permit applicants were informed that the City had yet to make a decision, and indicated that there may be a conflict with other pre-existing usage for the Great Lawn. The permit was denied without a specific reason being given on June 15, 2004, except that they would not allow an event of "that nature." They said the rally would interfere with the enjoyment of others. The NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition insisted in writing that the City give a specific reason for the denial. We pressed for specificity and it was only on August 6, 2004, that we were told that the permit was denied because of the supposed damage that would be inflicted on the Great Lawn. On August 12, a brand new rationale was provided by Mayor Bloomberg, who stated that the real reason permits on August 28 and other days during the RNC were denied was because of the purported inability to bring an ambulance into that area of Central Park in the event of an emergency. In the meanwhile, the City had announced that the United for Peace and Justice was denied a permit for the Great Lawn on August 29 because their permit application for 250,000 exceeded the numbers that would be allowed into the Great Lawn.

This too shows that the rationales given are in fact not only shifting but contradict each other because the August 28 permit application that was denied was for a rally of 75,000, which is 5,000 fewer than the 80,000 that the Parks Department told UFPJ was the maximum number of participants that would be allowed in the Great Lawn.

Unity in the defense of free speech

Inside and out of court we exposed that the shifting rationales offered by the City for the denial of mass assembly protest permits in the Great Lawn of Central Park during the RNC was not a neutral based restriction on First Amendment protected activity, but in fact was political. It was not content-neutral, and as a consequence the denial of the permit is Constitutionally invalid. Unable to sustain the logic of their own position - that is, to explain away the fact that shifting rationales and explanations were given for the denial of permits - the City attorneys in their final representation before Federal District Court Judge William Pauley on Friday, August 20, provided an entirely new rationale: they stated that the Great Lawn could not withstand two mass assembly rallies taking place back to back, one on August 28 and one on August 29. The NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition made it clear to the court and it is our position that the city, devoid of any logical reason for denying these permits, was seeking a new last ditch effort to justify the denial of everyone’s permits. For our part, the NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition told the court that we were prepared to deal with this objection just as we had made it clear that we were willing to adequately address all the other specific objections that were raised to the granting of permits for mass assembly protest before and during the Republican National Convention.

At the conclusion of the Emergency Hearing on Friday, August 20, a meeting took place between the plaintiffs and the City’s representatives. The NCA and A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition representatives specifically addressed all the outstanding issues, even the last minute issue that had been raised by the City in the Emergency Hearing. Each and every issue thrown out by the City, no matter how pretextual, was adequately addressed and we met all of the purported requirements demanded by the City. Most notably, the NCA and A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition representatives addressed the City’s last ditch claim that it would not allow back to back demonstrations. If the City was going to deny permits for the use of Central Park for either or both groups based on its new assertion, then the NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition would support the right of the August 29 march to use the Great Lawn and Central Park. The NCA and the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition do not believe this is a legitimate basis to deny any permit but at this late hour did not want to give the City the ability to do so. On the morning of Saturday, August 21, the City rejected the proposal even though every one of their stated and newly claimed criteria had been met. The City made it clear that what is involved in its decision making is an attempt to alter the historical significance and status of Central Park by transforming the park from a site where mass political protest was allowed to one that would be exclusively used for corporate- and government-sponsored events.

The Great Lawn of Central Park is the heart and soul of New York City, the site historically of mass assembly, and it is a cherished treasure that belongs to the people of New York and the people of the United States.

We want to thank our attorneys who have tenaciously waged this fight on an emergency basis upholding our Constitutional rights, not just in the abstract, but with a firm understanding of the political nature of these events. Thanks go to Mara Verheyden-Hilliard and Carl Messineo of the Partnership for Civil Justice; Carol Sobel of the Law Offices of Carol Sobel; Bill Goodman, Jonathan Moore and David Milton of Moore & Goodman, LLP; and to the National Lawyers Guild Mass Defense Committee.

This free speech struggle did not end today. Now that Mayor Bloomberg and the City’s intent and plans to shut down Central Park to political opposition have been made clear, we are planning to commit ourselves to a legal struggle to overturn this attempt to abridge the First Amendment rights that matter to all of us.

Valkyrie

25th August 2004, 02:09

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/
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1| [Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 09:30 AM] Show Your Support as UFPJ Goes to Court for Central Park!
2| [Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
3| [Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 07:00 PM] &!quot;Peace Signs: The Anti-War Movement Illustrated&!quot; Poster Exhibit -
4| [Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 07:00 PM] Paula Revere's Ride
5| [Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 07:30 PM] Screening of &!quot;The Ad and the Ego&!quot;
6| [Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] The East Village Welcomes the RNC
7| [Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] 1st NYC screening of five short films on survival and resistance
8| [Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] Bush Bash Film Festival at St. Mark's Church
9| [Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:30 PM] THAW's August Freedom Follies
10| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 11:00 AM] Indymedia workshop: How to talk to the media
11| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 05:00 PM] Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out !Planning Meetings
12| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 06:00 PM] Movement Workshop- FREE
13| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 06:50 PM] 1000 COFFINS CRAFT NIGHT 3
14| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Revolution Everywhere: an evening with Fifth Estate
15| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
16| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Talking Back to the Backlash: A Forum on Bush's War on Women
17| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] LickBushTshirt.com™ Fundraiser and Comedy Show (free shirts and drinks!)
18| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Jail Solidarity organizing
19| [Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Fight Globalization During the RNC
20| [Thursday, Aug 26] Democracy Uprising: DNC2RNC Final Day of Events

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[Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 09:30 AM] Show Your Support as UFPJ Goes to Court for Central Park!
NY State Supreme Court, 60 Center Street, New York, NY

This past Wednesday, United for Peace and Justice filed a lawsuit with the New York State Supreme Court over NYC's denial of the use of Central Park for our rally on August 29. We are seeking a court order to allow the rally to proceed.

On Tuesday, August 24, at 9:30AM, the judge will hear arguments in this case, and it would wonderful to have a strong show of support that morning. We are requesting a large courtroom for this hearing, but do not yet know how many people will be able to get inside.

Just as important as filling the courtroom will be having lots of people to picket in front of the courthouse. Join us in front of 60 Center Street at 9:30AM and show your support for our right to rally in Central Park! Please bring signs and posters. Some suggested slogans:

The GOP Gets the Red Carpet, We Want the Green Carpet
Preserve the Constitution, Then the Lawn
Listen to the Grass Roots: We Want Central Park!
The Park Belongs to the People
Central Park Is Not a Grass Museum

More Info:
Phone: 212-868-5545
Web: http://www.unitedforpeace.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1608

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[Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
St. Marks Church (corner of 10th St and 2nd Ave), NY, NY

The NYC Peoples Law Collective and the National Lawyers Guild will be offering Know Your Rights/Demonstration Legal trainings for the week before the RNC demonstrations. Come to a training to learn about how to protect your legal rights when interacting with the Cops, and what happens after being arrested. Stay Safe and Stay on the Streets. And remember the best legal advice is &!quot;Don't Get Caught!&!quot;

More Info:
Phone: 212-679-6018
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nycplc.mahost.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1555

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[Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 07:00 PM] &!quot;Peace Signs: The Anti-War Movement Illustrated&!quot; Poster Exhibit -
Chisholm Gallery, 56 W 22 Street, 2nd Fl., New York, NY

Exhibit: August 24 - September 3, Tu-Th 11a-6p, F-Sa 1-6p and by appt.

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l609

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[Tuesday, Aug 24, 2004 @ 07:00 PM] Paula Revere's Ride
Sherman Statue, southeast corner of Central Park, NY, NY

Greene Dragon and TIME’S UP! will begin their historic ride on “horse-cycles” down Lexington Ave., warning New Yorkers “The Republicans are coming!” The ride will make a stop at Madison Square Garden, then continue to the kick-off party at Webster Hall.

More Info:
Contact Person: Jonny America
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.greenedragon.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l724

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[Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 07:30 PM] Screening of &!quot;The Ad and the Ego&!quot;
The Brecht Forum, 122 West 27th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY

This rapid fire, multi-layered documentary takes on advertising on its own terms and exposes the destructive power of a mass media system out of control. The average American is exposed to over 1500 ads every day. But, like the air we breathe, we pay little attention to it. This film makes the critical connections between the rise of consumerism, environmental degradation and our blind commitment to economic growth at any cost -- our debased public discourse and a media culture that defines freedom as consumer choice rather than democratic participation.
Suggested donation: $6/$8/$10

More Info:
Web: http://www.brechtforum.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l740

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[Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] The East Village Welcomes the RNC
Webster Hall: 125 E 11th St (between 3rd and 4th Aves), New York, NY

A night of political cabaret, activist tabling and all-out rave is how the East Village and Lower East Side will welcome the Republican National Convention to New York. On the main stage, Reverend Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping will kick off the night with their heavenly rabble rousing goodness, with performances following from Zero Boy, Chris Rael, Missile Dick Chicks, Moonshine Shorey, Polygraph Lounge, Dan Bern, Billionaires for Bush, Celena Glenn, Greene Dragon, 3rd Party and many more; the Bands Against Bush room will rock you out, up and down with Ricanstruction, Audio Dyslexia and Shellshocked, plus the NYC Radical Cheerleaders. The World War III Arts in Action room will feature live art, slideshow art projection and live music.

Approximately 35 New York-based activist groups, including United for Peace and Justice, the noRNC Clearinghouse, Refuse and Resist!, Music for America, A31, Indymedia, the Yippies, the East Village Community Coalition and more, will be on hand to pass out the any and all information you could possibly need about activities surrounding the convention... all culminating into a booty-shakin' good time, with DJ Shakey and friends spinning political beats for your activist-soul pleasure.

More Info:
Contact Person: Deanna Zandt
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.howlfestival.com
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l864

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[Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] 1st NYC screening of five short films on survival and resistance
Gigantic Artspace, 59 Franklin (at Broadway), New York City, NY

~~~Surviving Through Resistance~~~
the first nyc screening of five short independent films

Aug 24, Tue, 8 pm
@ Gigantic Artspace
59 Franklin (at Broadway)
212-226-6762

The films...

1. Surviving through Resistance: youth-made film on gentrification of people of color neighborhoods in Texas (:20)

2. Jornada de Lucha: Oaxacan farmers react to assassinations with machetes (:25)

3. Guadalajara: violence in the streets (:20)

4. Reset's Political Segments: highlights from an independent political video-magazine (:15)

5. DNC2RNC Democracy Uprising March: almost-live clips from the 258-mile march currently making its way from Boston to NYC (:17)

More Info:
Phone: 212-226-6762
Web: http://www.dnc2rnc.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1621

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[Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:00 PM] Bush Bash Film Festival at St. Mark's Church
St. Marks Church August 24 @ 8pm, 113 East 10th Street @ Second Ave., Manhattan, NY

Featuring:

The Texas Oil Fascist Cowboys - A performance of dramatic spoken text by
Armand Ruhlman @ 8:15pm

a screening of Goddess Television's Bush Bash: A New York Experience

An appearance by members of Billionaires for Bush

Scene from the Toronto 9/11 Conference

Plus other clips

Hope to see you there...

Peace and Love, Armand

Playwright-Imagery Guide

More Info:
Phone: 212.420.0184
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.bway.net/~breathe
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1673

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[Tuesday, Aug 24 @ 08:30 PM] THAW's August Freedom Follies
HERE Arts Space, 145 6th Avenue, NYC, NY

**********Freedom Follies – The Pro-Peace Anti-Empire Cabaret
Beyond November: The War Against the Working Poor and Our Culture of Poverty
Date: Tuesday, August 24
Time: 8:30 p.m.
Location: HERE Arts Center, 145 6th Avenue between Spring and Dominick Streets (www.HERE.org)
Trains: C/E to Spring, 1/9 to Houston
Free and open to the public.
Hosted by Sophia Skiles
THAW’s Freedom Follies celebrates over a year of theater, community and information with this month’s focus on the cost of living under the current administration. The toll of war is heavy --- lives lost, billions spent, fear and greater terrorism stoked. But the War on Terrorism abroad exacts an enormous price here at home as the economy staggers to keep the War Machine chugging. Layoffs, scarce affordable housing, rising education costs, service cuts, a stagnant minimum wage, longer working hours, fewer benefits, and weakening unions all abound, not to mention the attack on civil liberties and greater cultural isolation.

This month THAW Member Connection Theater is showcased with one-acts on the U.S. Economy. Others scheduled to participate include spoken word artists Michael Schwartz and Leslie Willis, protest singer Jamie Smith, The Booth Variations playwright Caridad Svich, actresses Alison Rogers and Veronica James, artivist Laura Schliefer, as well as theater artists Laramie Crocker, Nancy Cohen, Howard Plfanzer and ubiquitous provocateurs, the Missile Dick Chicks. They join Reverend Billy, veteran actress Dale Soules, Bread and Puppet Theater, DadaNYC and others who have been among the hundreds of diverse artists and concerned citizens the world over who have joined their voices in powerful dissent since the Follies’ inception in July 2003.

More Info:
Contact Person: Sophia Skiles
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.THAWaction.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1369

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 11:00 AM] Indymedia workshop: How to talk to the media
40 Worth St. just west of Church St. on the south side of Worth, New York, NY

Knowing that there is going to be extensive media coverage of the RNC-related events over the next couple weeks, come learn tactics for saying what you really mean to say to the media with seemingly little preparation.

More Info:
Phone: 212-233-2907
Contact Person: jenny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nyc.indymedia.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1719

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 05:00 PM] Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out !Planning Meetings
Center for Constitutional Rights, 666 Broadway 6th floor, New York, NY

Aug 27 Immigrant Workers Speak! Out Planning Meeting

Wednesday, August 25, 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Center for Constitutional Rights
666 Broadway 6th floor, New York, NY

For more information:
Contact: Lee Siu Hin (626)695-3405 e-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
Information Hotline: (212)330-8172

August 27 Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out!
First of the week-long Counter RNC Mobilization in New York City
Friday, August 27 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM
New York City, NY
Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
Information Hotline: (212)330-8172
Sponsered by National Immigrant Solidarity Network

More Info:
Phone: (212)330-8172
Contact Person: Lee Siu Hin
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1174

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 06:00 PM] Movement Workshop- FREE
Le Petit Versailles 346 East Houston St., NY, NY

CAlling all artists & activists ! Keep loose ‘n limber during these tense times. Come and stretch your body & relax your mind in this East Village community garden.
Announcing ongoing weekly OPEN WORKSHOPS at Petit Versailles . Begins August 11 thru September 29 Wednesdays from 6-8pm. Rain or shine. Easy fit clothing or no clothes at all.
Remember, we’re the experimental “end” of the New Burlesque!!
For more info call 212 529 8815

More Info:
Contact Person: Peter Cramer
Web: http://www.alliedproductions.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1479

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 06:50 PM] 1000 COFFINS CRAFT NIGHT 3
68 Jay St. # 610-A. SEE DOOR/elev. CODE above, Brooklyn, NY

******* 1000 COFFINS CRAFT NIGHT ******************
******************final push******

BUILDING NIGHT for cardboard coffins and flag stencilling. Please bring other folks and their hands. NO SKILL NEEDED.

NEW FRIENDS:
*********** JOIN the BOLDEST event at the RNC *****
JOIN the ONETHOUSANDCOFFINS.org procession during RNC WEEK Aug. 29.

The 1000 COFFINS march is an immense observance march of hundreds of realistic symbolic CASKETS DRAPED IN THE FLAG -- to represent and honor all our fallen soldiers, and make a bold statement to Bush that THE TRUTH CANNOT BE CENSORED.

DIRECTIONS to 68 Jay:
F train to YORK station. walk DOWN the HILL one block. CROSS FRONT STREET. Go one more 1/2 block -- 68 Jay is on left. BIG brick building.

***CODE needed to get in front door AND for elevator:
7-7-0-7-7-0-STAR

More Info:
Phone: 646-221-4142
Contact Person: Mike
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.OneThousandCoffins.Org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1487

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Revolution Everywhere: an evening with Fifth Estate
Bluestockings 172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington, New York, NY

Revolution Everywhere: an evening with Fifth Estate, N. America's longest running anti-authoritarian periodical

Wednesday August 25th @ 7pm -- Free at Bluestockings: a radical bookstore, fair-trade cafe, and activist center in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. 172 Allen Street between Stanton and Rivington :: 212.777.6028
www.bluestockings.com <http://www.bluestockings.com>
Coming to New York from rural Tennessee, editorial collective member Sunfrog will draw on his writing from the magazine to discuss the history of underground publishing as a revolutionary activity, respond to anarchist-bashing in the mainstream media, share his perspectives on the current situation in the anarchist milieu, and offer an audio-video collage in opposition to the Bush Administration.
This event is free but participants can make donations to the anti-profit magazine to support their upcoming 40th anniversary edition.

More Info:
Contact Person: Sunfrog
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.fifthestate.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l832

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Know Your Rights Training
520 8th Avenue, New York, NY

Know Your Rights Training - (7:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Know Your Rights!

Throughout the month of August, the New York Civil Liberties Union will offer a series of Know Your Rights trainings for people taking part in activities surrounding the Republican National Convention. This interactive training will cover your legal rights as a protester at the RNC and what to do if those rights are infringed upon. It will explore how new laws have changed the nature of demonstrations in NYC, as well as how to interact with the police on the street, what to do if you are stopped or searched, and how to report police misconduct.

The trainings will be offered at our Protecting Protest Storefront in midtown (520 8th Ave) on the following dates. If you would like to arrange a separate training for your organization please contact us.

Saturday August 14th 1-3pm
Wednesday August 18th 7-9pm
Saturday August 21st 1-3pm
Wednesday August 25th 7-9pm

Space is limited, so please RSVP to Steve Theberge at 212-344-3005 x266 or [email protected]
Organizer - Steve Theberge
Status - CONFIRMED
Location - 520 8th Avenue

More Info:
Phone: (212) 344-3005
Contact Person: Steve Theberge
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.rncprotestrights.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l884

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Talking Back to the Backlash: A Forum on Bush's War on Women
The Graduate Center of CUNY, Proshansky Auditorium, 365 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

A forum on 'The W Effect: Bush's War on Women,' focusing how women are really being affected by the policymaking of the new millennium. The editor, Laura Flanders, will discuss the deadly impact of Bush-era policies in the workplace, in the economy, in the military, in the bedroom, and in other war zones at home and abroad. Other special guests will include Jennifer Baumgardner, Sean Cahill, Richard Goldstein, and Maria Raha.

More Info:
Phone: (212) 817-7920
Contact Person: Jessica Roncker
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1188

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] LickBushTshirt.com™ Fundraiser and Comedy Show (free shirts and drinks!)
Automatic Slim's-733 Washington Street (West Village), NY, NY

Help raise money for swing state voter registration drive!
T-shirt, Toilet Paper and Comedy extravaganza-
at Automatic Slim's-corner of Bank and Washington in West Village (212.645-8660)
For $20 donation(proceeds to MoveOn.org):
&!quot;Even my bush makes a better President™&!quot; T shirt or
a roll of WIpe Your Tush with Bush™ TP-
A FREE DRINK and a
great comedy show MC'D by TONTO GOLDSTEIN and some of NYC hottest comics!
$5 drinks til 11 pm
Party goes all night!
Drink, Dance, Donate !!
Great music, cool t-shirts, delicious food, like minded company.

More Info:
Phone: 212.252.6912
Contact Person: amy
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.lickbushtshirt.com
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1618

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Jail Solidarity organizing
St Marks 131E 10th st., NY

We will be focusing on how to organise Jail solidarity. We will look at effective techniques for organizing both on outside and the inside.

More Info:
Contact Person: charles
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1666

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[Wednesday, Aug 25 @ 07:00 PM] Fight Globalization During the RNC
130 West 29th Street, New York, NY

The Congressional Hispanic Conference, the cabal of right wing Republican Latino legislators will be in town during the RNC, trying to play the &!quot;Republicans are Latino-friendly&!quot; angle in a city with a 27% Latino population. Global justice are uniting to tell these legislators that if they REALLY represent the interests of Latinos and the people of Latin American countries, then they need to break with the Republican (and much of the Democratic) Party and say no to CAFTA, AFTA, and the FTAA, the agreements that will extend NAFTA to the entire Western Hemisphere (excluding Cuba).

Join us for a planning meeting for an action to take place at a Congressional Hispanic Event Conference event hosted by Mayor Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion (traditional NYC mayor's residence) on August 29th, during the RNC. The action will be an anti-free-trade/pro-faiir-trade bazaar, and groups are encouraged to brainstorm booths, displays, tables, or street theater to illustrate how the issues that they work on are endangered by these anti-labor, anti-environment, anti-animal, anti-student, anti-small farmer, pro-privatization agreements.

The is a coalition effort spearheaded by the NYC People's Referendum on the FTAA and including New York Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador, the Activism Center at Wetlands Preserve, the Dominican Participation and Consultation on Free Trade, and other groups.

The meeting will be held:

Date: Wednesday, August 25th, 2004

Time: 7-9PM

Location: NY CISPES office, 130 West 29th Street #9F, between 6th and 7th Avenues in Manhattan, NYC

Additional info on the fight against the FTAA, AFTA, and CAFTA: http://ftaareferendum.org

PLEASE ALSO NOTE:
We've also been invited to be part of a LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN
SOLIDARITY BLOC
at the Massive March and Rally against the RNC Sunday, August 29th. We'll
gather at 20th Street and 6th Avenue at 10:00 am. March steps off at 12:00
pm.

ONE LAST THING: If anyone can offer HOUSING during the RNC convention to
activists who are coming in from out of town, please let us know. Tim, one
of our prime volunteers this summer has a group of 15 people coming, and we
know there will be more....

(Favor de compartir esta invitación con [email protected] que ustedes confían estarían
[email protected] a participar.)

Taleigh aquí, escribiendo para avisarles sobre las próximas actividades del
NYC Consulta sobre el ALCA & el RD-CAFTA. ¡LOS REPUBLICANOS VIENEN! Esto es
nuestra oportunidad de llamar la atención de la delegación hispana a la voz
de la gente. Estos representantes tienen la llave a abrir la puerta a
escuchar a los multitudes pobres, en vez de solamente complacer al élite
corporativo. Ustedes saben quién paga el precio del libre comercio. Vamos a
segurar que ellos reconozcan que su contabilidad al pueblo, y que el pueblo
dice ¡NO A LA ESCLAVITUD NEOLIBERAL!

Hemos oído que la delegación hispana estará reuniendose con Bloomberg y
otros intereses poderosos del negocio en la Mansión Gracie el 29. Nosotros
invitamos a ti y/o tu organización a unir con nosotros en un espontáneo
&!quot;Mercado de Comercio Justo” en la calle fuera de la mansión para dar la
bienvenida los delegados a su celebración y hacerles recordar que centenares
de millares de personas a través de Iberoamérica & los EEUU demandan que
CUALQUIER ACUERDO COMERCIAL prioritize protecciones a sus Derechos
Laborales, , el Medio-Ambiente, la Soberanía, la Democracia Participativa &
el Desarrollo Sostenible Cultural/Económico. Esperamos que cada organización
pueda diseñar un sencillo visual para comunicar su demanda más fundamental.
La combinación será un desafío poderoso y palpable a los delegados para
hacerles alcanzar la retórica y responder a las necesidades verdaderas del
pueblo.

VENGA POR FAVOR A NUESTRA REUNION EMERGENCIA de PLANIFICACION LUNES, el 16
de agosto en 7 p,m, en CISPES: 130 W 29TH st, zumbador 9F.

SI NO PUEDES VENIR A ESTA REUNION, PERO QUIERES TODAVIA ESTAR INVULCRADO,
FAVOR DE MANDARME UN EMAIL O LLAMAME: 646-319-0372.

Una reunión final de preparación se ha planificado para MIERCOLES, 25 de
AGOSTO, también a las 7 pm en CISPES.

El flyer adjunto se puede imprimir a compartir con [email protected] interesados.

OJO: Hemos sido invitados también formar parte del BLOQUE de SOLIDARIDAD
LATINOAMERICANA Y CARIBENA en la marcha masiva en contra del RNC domingo, 29
de agosto. Mobilizemos en el 20th St y 6ta Avenida a las 10:00am. La marcha
empieza a 12:00 p.m.

LA ULTIMA COSA: Si uno de Uds puede ofrecer HOSPEDAJE durante la convención
RNC a activistas que vienen de lejos, por favor dejarme saber. Tim, uno de
nuestros voluntarios del verano esta buscando hospedaje por 15 personas que
vienen, y sabemos habrá más...

More Info:
Phone: (201) 968-0595, (646
Contact Person: Taleigh Smith, Adam Weissman
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://ftaareferendum.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1689

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[Thursday, Aug 26] Democracy Uprising: DNC2RNC Final Day of Events
Van Cortlandt Park Golf Clubhouse, Columbus Cir, Union Sq, St Marks Church, Bronx and Manhattan, NY

Democracy Uprising: DNC2RNC Final Day of Events

Thursday, August 26

9am - Press Conference at Van Cortlandt Park Golf Clubhouse (VC Park So. ramp to the left of I-87)

9:30am - March starts

12:00pm - Lunch at Sunrise Community Garden in
South Bronx at Courtlandt and 157/158th
Street, Possible action at Councilman
Serrano's Office in protest of his
acceptance of $5,000 from developer who
bulldozed South Bronx gardens recently
to put up housing the neighborhood
cannot afford. Sponsored by More
Gardens Coalition, www.moregardens.org

5:00pm - Arrive at 59th Street and Columbus
Circle entrance to Central Park, Anti-
Capitalist Kitchen serving marchers.
Call for all activists to join them in
the street theater procession downtown.

6:45pm - A bike bloc organized by Time's Up
(www.times-up.org) arrives at 59th
Street and Columbus Circle to lead the
procession down Broadway to Union Square
North (Park and 17th).

7:30pm - Group arrives for meet and greet.

8:30pm - Group goes to last of the weekly No RNC
Clearinghouse at St Mark's Church at 131
East 10th St and 2nd Ave.

9:30pm - 1:00am - DNC2RNC Afterparty at St.
Mark's Church w/folksingers David
Rovics, Ryan Harvey and Evan Greer and
Hip-hop artists Thought Breakers.
Donations are needed to offset costs of
the march that were unforeseen.

More Info:
Phone: 850-572-6956
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.dnc2rnc.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1392

Valkyrie

26th August 2004, 09:18

Some Info obtained from local NY news.

expecting up to 1000 protester arrests per day.
All 35,000 NYPD including untrained administrative cops are going to be mobilized for street duty in regard to protest, games at Yankee Stadium and consideration of next weeks 9-11 anniversary --- 10,000 cops to be stationed at perimeter of MSG.

police have been trained to use heavy assault tactics for crowd control, will be deploying 100 bombing sniffing dogs, surveillance helicopters & fighter jets will be patroling a 7 mile no-fly zone around convention site. cops to be dressed in plainclothes amidst the protesters. also using video cameras in their helmets to film protest areas.

The NY Civil Liberties Union will be monitoring police for misconduct and will be in a temporary storefront at 520 8th Ave. between 36th & 37th St. If you are assaulted, injured or arrested, they ask to report the incident to them.

Supreme Court denied the permit to demonstrations in Central Park, but access to Park is still open. The Revolutionary Communist Youth Brigade plan to protest against the permit ruling in the Park. Subways and trains have been rerouted away from site. Penn St. is going to be difficult to get through, and trains will be stalled at tunnels in that area for police searches. But, Grand Central should be OK. JFK and LaGuardia will be problematic, and GWB and other bridges into the city are checking all trucks and random vehicles with dogs. GWB Pedestrian walkway will be closed. Port Authority doing random bag searches.

If coming in from CA and other places -- weather is supposed to be shit. Rain & thunderstorms. Climate varying 65 to the 80's. gear up accordingly for both weather and protection.

Street Access Maps:
http://www.rncprotestrights.org/streets-access.html
http://www.rncprotestrights.org/map.html

Demonstrating in NY Rights: (distributing leaflets, assembling, etc.)
http://www.rncprotestrights.org/rights-demonstrating.html

http://rncprotestrights.org/

ylayali

26th August 2004, 15:46

if your going to protest the republican convention did you protest the democratic one too?

Valkyrie

27th August 2004, 23:46

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/
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Updates from CounterConvention.org:

Due to the incredible amount of events happening every day through the convention, the CounterConvention.org calendar will be e-mailed out daily. Below is a list of RNC Protest related events for today, Friday, August 27th.

You can add your event to our listings at:
http://www.counterconvention.org

Also, our I Am New York City subway outreach event was a huge success on Thursday. Volunteers distributed 6,000 copies of our broadsheet and we were able to reach out other New Yorkers through more than a dozen press outlets.

I Am New York City will happen again, this Saturday at 11am at Union Square Park South. Meet on the south steps outside the subway entrance to pick-up an &!quot;I Am New York City&!quot; t-shirt and materials to distribute to other New Yorkers inviting them to join the RNC Protests.

Full information is at:
http://www.iamnewyorkcity.org

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1| [Friday, Aug 27, 2004] Screenings of acclaimed documentary Persons of Interest (through Sept. 2)
2| [Friday, Aug 27, 2004] The UnConvention
3| [Friday, Aug 27, 2004] Convergence Space At The Brecht Forum
4| [Friday, Aug 27, 2004 @ 09:30 AM] Mothers and Others Opposing Bush march across the Brooklyn Bridge
5| [Friday, Aug 27, 2004 @ 10:11 AM] WELLNESS & HEALING CENTERS FREE OF CHARGE TO PUBLIC DURING COUNTER-CONV
6| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 02:00 PM] Crossing of New York Harbor
7| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 03:00 PM] Indymedia workshop: How to Use Final Cut Pro
8| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 04:00 PM] Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out!
9| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
10| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 06:00 PM] Pre-RNC Teach In: How to Uproot the System And Bulid a Better World
11| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Critical Mass Ride
12| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] 9-11 truth film showing and Brecht Forum reception
13| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Queers and trannies bike against the RNC at critical mass
14| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Beyond the RNC: building multiracial anti-imperialist movement for liberati
15| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Ukeleles for Sanity Concert: Dubya's Ukulele Farewell Party!
16| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] the marching band begins. BANDS AGAINST BUSH!!! a benefit for the Not In Ou
17| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Bands Against Bush
18| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Bands against bush and Not In Our Name
19| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 09:00 PM] Desilicious' Bye Bye Bush Bash: Party for queer South Asians, activists an
20| [Friday, Aug 27 @ 10:00 PM] This Jungle of Cities

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[Friday, Aug 27, 2004] Screenings of acclaimed documentary Persons of Interest (through Sept. 2)
Cinema Village, 22 E. 12th St., New York, NY

Special RNC-week screenings of Persons of Interest, “a film guaranteed to raise the righteous indignation of anyone with a favorable opinion of liberty, freedom or the Constitution.” (Newsday, Jan. 22 2004)

The Bush administration’s war on terror subjected Muslim immigrants to arbitrary arrest, secret detention, and solitary confinement. Through interviews, family photographs, and letters from prison, victims tell their own stories, creating a chilling portrait of national policy gone awry.

Program also includes Through the Wire, which shows barbed wire is no deterrent when Australia's most committed activists descend on the notorious Woomera Detention facility; and Sarah and Emily Kunstler's Getting Through to the President, an entertaining look at the White House Comment Line.

Before and after the protests. Aug. 27 – Sept. 2 Only at Cinema Village 22 E. 12th St. More at www.documentarycampaign.org

More Info:
Phone: 212-219-1273
Contact Person: Danny Massey
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.documentarycampaign.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l574

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[Friday, Aug 27, 2004] The UnConvention
Abingdon Theater Complex 312 West 36th Street, First & Third Floors, New York, NY

The UnConvention, an American Theater Festival, is a voice for political change.

From August 27 to September 11, The Kiva Company, The Management Co., One Year Lease, Stages 5150, Stone Soup Theatre Arts, and The Subjective Theatre Company will present The UnConvention: An American Theater Festival, featuring six pieces of provocative, political theater.

In addition to the performances, the organizers of The UnConvention have planned roundtable discussions, workshops on political involvement and debates with local candidates. The festival and events will occur before, during, and after the Republican National Convention, taking place August 30 through September 2 at Madison Square Garden, a few short blocks away. Aiming to mobilize young voters, provoke meaningful discussion, and challenge audiences to become more involved, The UnConvention will set up voter registration tables in the lobby of each theater and include election literature in the performance playbills.

The UnConvention challenges audiences with timeless conflicts and haunting stories at a time when participation in politics is at its most important and audiences may be examining their political beliefs, economic wants, and social needs. The politically-charged dramas chosen for the festival have the power to inspire hope, motivate change, and spur audiences to become more active citizens.

Visit www.theunconvention.org for more information on the UnC delegates, shows, and schedules.

More Info:
Web: http://www.theunconvention.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1095

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[Friday, Aug 27, 2004] Convergence Space At The Brecht Forum
Brecht Forum 10th Floor, 122 West 27th Street, New York, NY

9-11 Truth Convergence Space
Convergence Space At The Brecht Forum
Brecht Forum | Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2004
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Exposing the 9/11 Cover-Up
What really happened on 9/11/01? Why did the U.S. chain of command go missing? Why no air defense response? What about early warnings from foreign governments? Who financed the attacks? The U.S. government won't answer the questions, but went ahead anyway with a &!quot;war on terror&!quot; and invasions planned long in advance of 9/11/01.

&!quot;The 9/11 Commission Report&!quot; ignores the questions. The report's omissions force us to consider a wider circle of complicity in the attacks, reaching even into elements of the U.S. government itself. Three years later, only the people can act to expose the 9/11 Cover-up.

Shall we be ruled by fear? Or can we choose a different world? We invite you to three weeks of 9/11 Truth events in New York City and the World.
_________________________________
From Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 2004 most of the events will be held at the at the Brecht Forum in Manhattan There will be parties at the Brecht on most nights. A Brecht Forum
10th Floor, 122 West 27th Street
Between 6th & 7th Ave
Subway 1/9 & N/R to 28 St. D/B/F to 34 St.
T 212.242.4201
W Day/Night
Aug 27 to Sep 2 inclusive

Opening Party at The Brecht Forum
Brecht Forum | Fri. Aug. 27 - 7 PM

Film: Highlights from the San Francisco 9/11 Inquiry (Mar. '04)
Presentation of &!quot;The 9/11 Omissions Report&!quot; W 7PM Aug 27

Benefit For Lynne Stewart Defense
Brecht Forum | Sat. Aug. 28 - 7 PM
W Aug 28 - 7PM

More Info:
Phone: 212-243-7787
Contact Person: Micholas Levis
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ny911truth.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1350

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[Friday, Aug 27, 2004 @ 09:30 AM] Mothers and Others Opposing Bush march across the Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge- Cadman Plaza and Middagh St., Brooklyn, NY

Join the MOB- Mothers ( and Others) Opposing Bush will march across the Brooklyn Bridge in protest of President Bush and his policies:
FRIDAY, August 27th, 2004 ; 10:00am-11:30am
Gather at Cadman Plaza Park (at Middagh St.) the base of the Brooklyn Bridge at 9:30am.
Mothers and others will march at 10:00am across the bridge and back- it should take about 1hour
Bring your friends and your children!

Take the A or C train to High Street
Take the 2 or 3 train to Clark Street
Take the 4 or 5 train to Borough Hall

More Info:
Contact Person: Beth Reisman
Web: http://www.mob.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1152

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[Friday, Aug 27, 2004 @ 10:11 AM] WELLNESS & HEALING CENTERS FREE OF CHARGE TO PUBLIC DURING COUNTER-CONV
St. Marks' Church, 4th Universalist Society, & Community CHurch, New York, NY

Amidst all the organizing, actions and events take time for respite: relax, ground & center, recharge, recover, and receive healing and support. Healing arts practitioners volunteer FREE OF CHARGE massage, acupuncture, craniosacral, reiki, reflexology, assorted spiritual and energetic modalities. DOWNTOWN @ St. Mark's Church 131 East 10th ST. @ 2nd Ave, 10am-11pm Saturday August 28th through Thursday September 2. MID&UPTOWN: alternating locations and times: 4th Universalist Society, 76th & CPW Fri, Aug. 27th 9a-7p & Sat. Aug 29th 9a-5p; Mon Aug 30th & Tues Aug 31st 9a-7p--and Community Church, 28 E. 35th St.: Sun, Aug 29, 2-10p and Wed, Sep 1, 10a-10p

More Info:
Phone: 347-489-6077
Contact Person: Sarah Falkner
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1938

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 02:00 PM] Crossing of New York Harbor
Staten Island Ferry, St. George Terminal (Staten Is. side), NY, NY

Greene Dragon and other patriots will stage a daring “Crossing of NY Harbor” on the Staten Island Ferry to liberate New York from the Bush loyalists, and America from its corporate monarchy. This will mimic the famous painting of George Washington crossing the Delaware with General Jonny America at the front. But, this is a crossing of a bigger America, one where we take back our government from the Halliburtons and Enrons and move towards liberty and a new world vision.

Crossing begins 2pm, St. George Terminal – S.I. side. If in Manhattan, patriots must depart from Whitehall Terminal by 1:30pm. Get on the boat in red, white, and blue! Post crossing Drinks at Washington's old watering hole, Fraunces Tavern.

More Info:
Contact Person: Jonny America
Web: http://www.greenedragon.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1013

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 03:00 PM] Indymedia workshop: How to Use Final Cut Pro
40 Worth St. just west of Church St. on the south side of Worth, New York, NY

Learn how to edit your video footage using the program Final Cut Pro (workshop will be relevent to novices, experienced videographers and everyone in between).

More Info:
Phone: 212-233-2907
Contact Person: jenny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nyc.indymedia.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1721

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 04:00 PM] Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out!
St. Mark Church 131 E. 10th St at 2nd Avenue, Manhattan, NY

We are a nation of immigrant populations. The groups working together for this event include national and local organizations founded to work for civil justice and civil liberties. National Immigrant Solidarity Network ActionLA, Center for Constitutional Rights, Million Workers March, Student Peace Action Network, APALA-LA, Kensington Welfare Rights Union, Still We Rise Coalition, Nicaragua Network and many other human rights, labor and immigrant organizations.

Friday August 27, the day before the RNC Mobilization in New York City we call for a day of immigrant workers and community activists to put minds together and declare: No Immigrant Bashing! Support Immigrant Rights! No To Sweatshops! End The Racism On The Community!

Background Information:

National Immigrant Solidarity Network and community, immigrant, human rights and student activist organizations will come together to call August 27 The Immigrant Worker Day of Action and Speak Out as a part of upcoming counter Republican National Convention Mobilization at New York City, August 29 to September 2.

We hope the Speak Out! can achieve a bourgeoning unity among community activists for a campaign strategy on immigrant-labor issues. We need to strengthen the anti-sweatshop campaigns, and the fight against racism. We will further the understanding on how to build a sustainable community campaign for the alternative to state and corporate causing poverty and refugees.

We want people and organizations participating in the Speak Out! help build the national structure for national campaign strategies.

We also hope the Speak Out! can be a model for the anti-globalization movement by creating a the new direction for joining international campaigns with community campaigns, to work with immigrant and student-labor organizations to support domestic immigrant rights campaigns from Mexico, Central and South Americas; and to link local issues to the anti-sweatshops and anti-globalization movements.

We will take back our communities.

Initial Schedule for the August 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out! and Aug 31 Immigrant Solidarity Network gathering

3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
set up, welcoming people, pre-discussion gathering (just people who come early to create a space to talk)

4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
opening ceremony, introduction to the Speak Out!

5:00 PM - 6:15 PM
1st breakout

6:15 PM - 7:15 PM
report back, plenary, short cultural performance

7:15 PM - 8:30 PM
2nd breakout

8:30 PM -9:45 PM (or longer?)
report back, plenary, and cultural performance until end

9:45 PM - 10:15 PM clean up

Please subscribe to the August 27 Immigrant Solidarity Day of action planning listserv: Send an e-mail to: [email protected]yahoogroups.com

More Info:
Phone: (626)695-3405
Contact Person: Lee Siu Hin
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://immigrantsolidarity.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l985

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
St. Marks Church (corner of 10th St and 2nd Ave), NY, NY

The NYC Peoples Law Collective and the National Lawyers Guild will be offering Know Your Rights/Demonstration Legal trainings for the week before the RNC demonstrations. Come to a training to learn about how to protect your legal rights when interacting with the Cops, and what happens after being arrested. Stay Safe and Stay on the Streets. And remember the best legal advice is &!quot;Don't Get Caught!&!quot;

More Info:
Phone: 212-679-6018
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nycplc.mahost.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1557

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 06:00 PM] Pre-RNC Teach In: How to Uproot the System And Bulid a Better World
Orchard Alley Community Garden 350 East 4th St, btwn Ave Cand D, Lower East Side, NYC

And Celebrate the New Release from City Lights Books:
Globalize Liberation- How to Uproot the System and Build A Better World
Edited by David Solnit

(Rain or Shine)

Featuring:
Coaltion of Immokalee Workers, Gerardo Reyes-Chavez and Julia Perkins from
the farmworkers organization that has waged a historic campaign to win dignity and challenge brutal sweatshop working conditions in the tomato fields of South Florida. http://ciw-online.org

Ayo Harrington, Orchard Alley Community Garden

Aresh Javadi, More Gardens http://moregardens.org

Globalize Liberation Musical Theater

Gurrilla Photo Exhibit: Corporate Globalization vs. Global Justice: Photos by Orin Langelle of the Global Justice Ecology Project.

Globalize Liberation co-authors:

Cindy Milstein, Institute for Social Ecology, Vermont

Starhawk, permaculture activist, author of 'Webs of Power; Notes from the Global Uprising

Chris Hables Gray, peace activist, author of 'Postmodern War' and 'Peace, War, and Computers'

Marina Sitrin, community activist, editor of upcoming book 'Horizontalidad: Voices of Popular Power in Argentina'

Free Event -- Everyone Welcome

http://www.globalizeliberation.org

More Info:
Contact Person: robin hood
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://globalizeliberation.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1609

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Critical Mass Ride
Union Square, New York, NY

TIME'S UP! will be kicking things off early on Friday, August 27th with a festive Critical Mass that is not to be missed.

More Info:
Web: http://www.times-up.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l113

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] 9-11 truth film showing and Brecht Forum reception
Brecht Forum, 10th Floor, 122 West 27th Street, Between 6th & 7th Ave,,, NY, NY

From August 27 to Sep. 2 the Brecht Forum, located five blocks from Madison Square Garden, is being made available to all by the organization 911truth.org.
On the 27th we will show a film about 9-11 being an inside job, followed by a presentation of the &!quot;9-11 Omissions Report,&!quot; a counter to the 9-11 Commission's report, followed by socializing and relaxation.

More Info:
Phone: 212-242-4201
Contact Person: Nic Levis
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.ny911truth.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1277

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Queers and trannies bike against the RNC at critical mass
NW corner of Union Square, New York, NY

the Pink Bloc Bike Brigade is calling for queers, trannies & our friends to bike against the Bush Agenda at Critical Mass Friday 8/27. Meet at 7pm on the NW corner of Union Square, WEAR PINK!

RNC out of New York, US out of Iraq!

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1411

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 07:00 PM] Beyond the RNC: building multiracial anti-imperialist movement for liberati
Bluestockings Bookstore 172 Allen Street (b/w Stanton and Rivington), New York, NY

The RNC mobilization is another important opportunity to challenge US imperialism, give voice and power to radical politics and move in the streets with tens of thousands of people. This mobilization like the anti-WTO actions in Seattle of 1999 is an opportunity to experience and evaluate the movements we're building.

Beyond the RNC will look at questions of building multiracial anti-imperialist movement from the experience and reflections of two Bay Area organizers Maria Poblet and Chris Crass. There will be a presentation from NYC organizers about the work leading up to the RNC with a focus on challenges and opportunities in that process and thoughts on how people can use this next week of actions to advance multiracial movement for liberation.

Maria Poblet organizes with the immigrant latino community in San Francisco’s Mission District. Through direct action, political education, and base building, her work aims to link the daily struggles of tenants against displacement & gentrification to the larger anti imperialist movement for self determination and land rights. She is a queer latina poet, popular educator, and futbol enthusiast.

Chris Crass is the coordinator of the Catalyst Project that leads anti-racist political education work in mostly white sections of the global justice/anti-war movements. He is a member of the Heads Up collective that supports alliances between mostly white global justice/anti-war groups and people of color led community based racial and economic justice struggles. He is a white organizer and his writings on anti-racism and movement building are on colours.mahost.org.

**********Bluestockings Bookstore************
172 Allen Street (b/w Stanton and Rivington)
212.777.6028
Directions: Allen Street is 1st Avenue south of Houston. Closest train is the F to 2nd Ave (take the 1st Ave and Allen St exit out of station), then walk south 1 1/2 blocks. Store is on the left (east) side.

More Info:
Phone: 212.777.6028
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1580

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Ukeleles for Sanity Concert: Dubya's Ukulele Farewell Party!
The Fez Under Time Café - 380 Lafayette Street in NYC, New York, NY

Get ready for Dubya's Ukulele Farewell Party!
WHEN: Friday, August 27, 2004
WHERE: The Fez Under Time Café - 380 Lafayette Street in NYC
ADMISSION: $15.00 (artists' proceeds go to United For Peace and Justice)
TIME: Doors - 7:00 pm / Show - 8:00 pm
EMCEE: Illeana Douglas, star of &!quot;Grace of My Heart&!quot; and &!quot;To Die For&!quot;

PERFORMERS: Peter Stampfel, Tom Harker, Songs From a Random House, Carmaig de Forest, Michael Leviton, LD Beghtol & the New Criticism, Heather Lev, Kirk Kelly, Kings County Queens, The Whisky Rebellion, Skizz Cyzyk, The Hoppin' Haole Brothers, Uke Jackson , Roger Greenawalt, Patsy Monteleone, Sonic Uke, &!quot;Ukulele Lloyd&!quot; Gold

On Friday, August 27, 2004, at 8:00 pm in the evening, as the GOP get ready to hoist their imbecillic, unread, yet strangely elitist candidate onto the shoulders of a cheering, throaty mob of Sans-a-Belt wearing, Caucasoid frat boys and Texas oil men, Ukuleles For Sanity will present a concert we're calling Dubya's Ukulele Farewell Party--an evening of original and traditional protest songs, largely mocking in nature, performed by some of today's finest alternative ukulele performers.

Uke Sanity’s message is “The smallest voice can be a mighty force.” For us, our concert (as well as the march we’re organizing) is not simply about denouncing the policies and presidency of George W. Bush in song. It’s about using our diminutive, underdog musical instrument of choice to address issues of empowerment in our badly desecrated democratic system.

The past four years have been greatly disillusioning for many, as we’ve watched the dreams and principles of our country's political system trampled upon and manipulated by corporate interests more nakedly and contemptuously than at any point in our modern history.

Weird times call for weird symbols, and we believe that the ukulele is the perfect symbol of empowerment in these times. We believe that this four-stringed underdog can be used to deliver a political statement that extends the artistic statement we already make when we perform on a uke. It’s a statement of hope and defiance and humor. Of unapologetic pride in being who we are. Of the belief that the smallest voice has its own special strength.

Dubya's Ukulele Farewell Party will take place at The Fez Under Time Cafe, 380 Lafayette Street at Great Jones in NYC. Our emcee for the evening will be the hip, smart, righteous and gorgeous actress/director/producer Illeana Douglas, star of Allison Ander's Grace of My Heart, Gus Van Sant's To Die For, and Martin Scorcese's Cape Fear.

Price of admission is $15, with all artists' proceeds benefitting United for Peace and Justice, organizers of the big street march on Sunday, August 29.

More Info:
Phone: 212.533.7000
Web: http://ukesanity.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1157

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] the marching band begins. BANDS AGAINST BUSH!!! a benefit for the Not In Ou
ALWAN for the ARTS, New York, NY

Come rock your socks off and dance the night away at ALWAN for the arts with a bunch of conscious folks getting their rocks off before they start screaming their heads off in protest to the dancing elephants coming at'em like in the Lord of the Rings.

ALWAN for the ARTS
16 Beaver Street
(take the R,W to Whitehall or the 4,5,6 to Bowling Green)

we will be the ones bringing the noise in the financial district, tending to the light in the darkness that is the finacial capital of the empire.

*drinks available with ID. five dollars at the door no one turned away for being broke.

More Info:
Phone: 212. 760. 1722
Contact Person: manny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.notinourname.net
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1847

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Bands Against Bush
16 Beaver St. (between Broad and Broadway), New York, NY

Bands Against Bush:
Rahim the Isles
Schaffer the Darklord
Telecommunications
plus super secret guests

Dance your ass off while preparing to rock the RNC

More Info:
Phone: 212 760 1722
Contact Person: Manny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.notinourname.net
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1750

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 08:00 PM] Bands against bush and Not In Our Name
16 Beaver St. between broad and broadway in the financial district, New York, NY

On Friday August 27th @ 8pm
Dance yer ass off with
Schaffer the Darklord
Rahim
the Isles
Telecommunications
plus super secret surprise guest
$5

at ALWAN for the arts
16 Beaver St. (between broad and broadway)exit Bowling Green

the Not In Our Name art show will be up in this space also until September 3rd.
Benefits Not In Our Name protest at the Republican National Convention

More Info:
Phone: 212*760*1722
Contact Person: jasmine.
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.notinourname.net
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1850

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 09:00 PM] Desilicious' Bye Bye Bush Bash: Party for queer South Asians, activists an
Pepper's, New York, NY

The Republicans are coming!! Before our beloved city is overrun by gun lovin', big haired, Bible-beaters, during the Republican National Convention...seek refuge among peace-loving friends and fabulous activists at Desilicious Bye Bye Bush Bash! Join us for two
floors of Bhangra, Bollywood, Middle Eastern, Hip-Hop,and House sounds and meet folks who are working to give Bush the boot in November.

DESILICIOUS: Bye Bye Bush Bash
Bollywood/Bhangra/House/80s mix by Ashu Rai, and guest DJs
Psychedelic Bollywood visuals by Paul Clay & Co.

Friday, August 27th 9pm -- 4am
PEPPER
95 Leonard St @ Broadway
A/C/E to Canal or 1/9 to Franklin
$15 Cover / $10 with flyer or e-mail printout
(proceeds benefit grassroots organizations mobilizing against Bush)

Co-Sponsored by:
Shut It Down! www.shutitdownnyc.com
Not in Our Name www.notinourname.net
African Asian Latina Lesbians United
www.celebratesisterhood.org
Swing State Summer Break www.swingstatesummerbreak.org

DESI + QUEER + FAB = DESiLicious

More Info:
Phone: 917-544-9307
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.sholayevents.com
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l919

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[Friday, Aug 27 @ 10:00 PM] This Jungle of Cities
Loft Theater, 312 W. 36th St. between 8th & 9th Ave, 3rd floor, New York, NY

A Brecht play adaped by Berrian Eno-Van Fleet, produced by The Management Company, as part of the UnConvention, an American Theater Festival that is a voice for political change. $12 General Admission.

More Info:
Web: http://www.theunconvention.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1026

Valkyrie

27th August 2004, 23:48

WEEKEND TRAFFIC FORECAST FOR AUG. 28-29, 2004

At noon Sunday, United for Peace and Justice, joined by more than 360 other groups, will march up Seventh Ave. from 14th St. to 34th St., continuing on 34th St. to Fifth Ave., then down Fifth Ave. to 23rd St. There they will take Broadway down to Union Square, where the march will conclude. Prior to the demonstration, marchers will assemble on 15th through 22nd Sts. between Fifth and Ninth Aves. at 10 a.m.Street closures in the immediate vicinity of Madison Square Garden will begin Sunday for the Republican National Convention.Vehicle traffic will be barred from 31st to 33rd Sts. between Sixth and Ninth Aves.

Between Seventh and Ninth Aves., pedestrians will need to be prepared to provide proof of a business-related purpose to enter.On 32nd St. between Sixth and Seventh Aves., there will be a pedestrian mall, providing access to Penn Station's Seventh Ave. entrance at 32nd St. People will not be able to enter Penn Station through the entrance at 33rd St. and Eighth Ave.Seventh Ave. will be closed from 42nd to 29th Sts. during the 13 hours when the convention is in session. At other times, at least one lane will be open near the Garden, and all lanes will be open elsewhere.

During convention hours, Eighth Ave. will be closed between 23rd and 34th Sts.; 31st St. at Eighth Ave. will be a designated protest area that may call for additional lane or avenue closures south of that point at other times during the week.The following are subway and bus route changes that will be in effect Monday through Thursday:The only available entrances/exits to Penn Station will be at Seventh Ave. and 32nd St., and 34th St. and Seventh Ave. Subway entrances/exits at 33rd St. and Eighth Ave. (A,C,E) along with the northwest corner (1,2,3) entrance/exit on 33rd and Seventh Ave. will be closed.The last stop for the M4 and Q32 buses will be moved to 32nd St., between Fifth and Madison Aves.

The M10 will make its last stop at 42nd St. and Eighth Ave. instead of 31st St. and Eighth Ave. Westbound M16 buses will be rerouted at Fifth Ave. to 23rd St., then travel along 10th Ave. to 44th St. The last stop will be at 44th St. and Ninth Ave.Eastbound M16 buses will be rerouted at Ninth Ave. to 23rd St., then travel along Sixth Ave., returning to regular route at 34th St.Downtown M20 buses rerouted at 42nd St. to Ninth Ave., then travel to 23rd St., returning to regular route at Seventh Ave.Uptown M20 buses rerouted at 23rd St. to 10th Ave., then travel to 42nd St., returning to regular route at Eighth Ave.M34 westbound buses will be rerouted between Fifth and 10th Aves. to 23rd St., then travel along 23rd to 10th Ave., returning to the regular route at 34th St.Eastbound M34 buses will be rerouted between Ninth and Sixth Aves. to 23rd St., then travel along 23rd St. to Sixth Ave. returning to regular route at 34th St.X51 buses will be rerouted at the Midtown Tunnel exit to 37th St., then return to regular route at Sixth Ave.In Queens, Merrick Blvd. between 225th St. and Francis Lewis Blvd. will be closed Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. for the Federated Blocks of Laurelton Family Day.

Originally published on August 27, 2004

Valkyrie

27th August 2004, 23:50

Photo Gallery:(12 photos)

http://www.nydailynews.com/includes/dailyn...ages/ppage1.htm (http://www.nydailynews.com/includes/dailynewspix/ppages/ppage1.htm)

Valkyrie

28th August 2004, 16:57

Counter Convention Calendar
http://www.CounterConvention.org/
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1| [Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence
2| [Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] CODE ORANGE
3| [Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] NYC 9/11 Truth Convergence Space
4| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 10:00 AM] Indymedia workshop: Fact-checking
5| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] March For Women's Lives New York
6| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Campaigning for the Environment Bike Tour
7| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Militant Contingent at the March for Women's Lives
8| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Regime Change Now!
9| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] IMAGINE FESTIVAL SERIES AT THE NEW SCHOOL: FREEDOM- REAL HOMELAND SECURITY
10| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] A Green World is Possible!
11| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] Indymedia workshop: Audio for the Streets
12| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] School of the America Watch Day of Planning and Preparation
13| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 01:00 PM] ANTI-RACISM FOR A MASS MOBILIZATION
14| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 01:00 PM] Living Theatre RNC Protest Workshop
15| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 02:00 PM] March Against Bush Attack on Starbucks Workers Union feat. Rev. Billy
16| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 02:00 PM] Historians Debate August 28: How Far to the Right Have We Gone?
17| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
18| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:00 PM] RINGOUT'S WTC/GROUND ZERO OBSERVANCE
19| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:00 PM] Convention Dissension: Perspectives on Balancing Free Expression...
20| [Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:30 PM] Ground Zero: Ring Out the Republicans!

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[Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence
New York City, NY

The Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence will be a gathering for all youth and students who oppose the Bush agenda and will be in the streets during the Republican National Convention. The Convergence will be a space for sharing our organizing and build relationships of solidarity on the Books Not Bombs agenda: Schools not Jails, Campuses for Peace Not War, Respect Civil Liberties, Money for Education not Empire, and No More Military Recruitment. The Convergence will last all day and be followed by a Beats for Peace music show in the evening. The Convergence has been called by the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition, organizer of the Student Strike for Books Not Bombs; all youth and student organizations are invited to attend.

More Info:
Phone: 646-279-4901
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.nyspc.net
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l262

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[Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] CODE ORANGE
Manhattan, New York, NY

CODE ORANGE: Join the protest. Forget Bloomberg, we don't need his permission to march, we just need to color-coordinate. Show your colors on clothes, flags from windows, fabric on rooftops, etc. The more widespread throughout Manhattan. the better. If everyone wears the color of our post-9/11 alert status, wherever we move in the city, we can make our opinions known.

More Info:
Contact Person: Erica
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l657

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[Saturday, Aug 28, 2004] NYC 9/11 Truth Convergence Space
Brecht Forum Manhattan, NYC, NY

Aug. 27 - Sept. 2, 2004: Seven-day program

NY 9/11 TRUTH CONVERGENCE SPACE
At The Brecht Forum Manhattan
122 West 27th Street, 10th Floor
(between 6th & 7th Ave.)
Subway 1/9 & N/R to 28th St. D/B/F to 34th St. . Tel. 212.242.4201

Films - Meetings - Literature & Signage - Parties & Surprises

Daily updates at ny911truth.org summeroftruth.org 911Truth.org

mail to: [email protected] . [email protected]

NY 9/11 Truth HOTLINE 212-714-7147

More Info:
Phone: 212.242.4201
Contact Person: Nicholas Levis
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.911truth.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1204

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 10:00 AM] Indymedia workshop: Fact-checking
40 Worth St. just west of Church St. on the south side of Worth, New York, NY

Sometimes, even when you're in the heat of an indymedia convergence, it's a good idea to check the facts before publishing. The Radical Reference Librarians will help us learn how to do this effectively and efficiently.

More Info:
Phone: 212-233-2907
Contact Person: jenny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nyc.indymedia.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1722

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] March For Women's Lives New York
Assembly @ Cadman Plaza Brooklyn, Brooklyn/Manhattan, NY

Thousands will march across the Brooklyn Bridge to make sure that issues of reproductive health--global family planning, real sex education, safe and legal abortion, birth control options, and access to health care--are part of the national political dialogue. New York City is the birthplace of reproductive freedom. Elected officials need to know that New Yorkers expect them to take women's health seriously, and that New Yorkers care deeply about reproductive health and rights. Rally in City Hall Park 1:00pm-4:00pm

More Info:
Contact Person: Sabrina Shulman
Web: http://www.ppnyc.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l698

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Campaigning for the Environment Bike Tour
Downtown: Starts at 6BC Garden, Ends at Pier 26, NYC, NY

Cycle around downtown's eco-cultural projects -- renewable energy, community gardens, greenways and more. Meet the people who are greening the Apple, countering the devastating environmental rollback and pro-Climate Change policies of the past 4 years.

Free! All welcome -- 14 & under, helmets please.

More Info:
Phone: 212 674 1631
Contact Person: Wendy Brawer
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://GreenAppleMap.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1199

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Militant Contingent at the March for Women's Lives
Cadman Plaza, Brooklyn, NY

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! ORGANIZE AND FIGHT BACK!
DEFEND THE MARCH FOR WOMEN’S LIVES BY ANY MEANS NECESSARY!

Call for a Militant Contingent at the March for Women’s Lives at the RNC
August 28th, 2004 - 11AM
Cadman Plaza - Brooklyn, NY
Gather by the &!quot;Pro-Choice By Any Means Necessary!&!quot; banner.

From the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act of 2003, to subpoenaing private medical records of thousands of women who have had abortions, to
nominating scores of anti-choice judges to lifetime seats on the federal bench, to reimposing the global gag rule - barring U.S. aid to international family planning programs that provide counseling on abortion, and shifting funds toward dangerous abstinence-only education
programs, the Bush administration has made it very clear that they will stop at nothing less than overturning Roe v. Wade and taking away a
woman’s right to decide what is best for her and her body.

Surprisingly, anti-choice organizations are planning to protest Bush’s stance on abortion, claiming his administration has not been tough enough on eliminating abortion rights. Anti-choicers will be at the RNC to terrorize, as they always attempt to do, those who support reproductive freedom.

One of the most reactionary anti-choice groups is Operation Save America, who plans to have a large presence on August 28th and throughout the RNC protests. They train and rally their troops to harass and terrorize women going into abortion facilities and try to close clinics by blockading the doors. They also picket doctors' homes, and hold protests outside of gay bars and progressive churches. Operation Save America, formerly Operation Rescue, is not just anti-choice. They have a whole repressive agenda that they seek to force on society, and they see the anti-abortion movement as the ‘gateway’ to achieve their overall goals.

In these times of tremendous threats to reproductive freedom, it is imperative that all people stand up, and say:

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!

We will not tolerate the systematic attempts to gain control of women’s bodies, choices, and lives. We must fight fascism on all fronts.

Join us on August 28th to defend the March for Women’s Lives from anti-choice fascists by any means necessary.

We will be marching as a militant contingent within the March for Women’s Lives, meeting up at Cadman Plaza in Brooklyn, NY and continuing to City Hall over the Brooklyn Bridge to send a clear message that NYC is strongly PRO-CHOICE! We will gather by the “Pro-Choice By Any Means Necessary” banner!

In solidarity,
Philadelphia Anti-Racist Action
philly_ara (at) yahoo.com

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.aranet.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1539

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 11:00 AM] Regime Change Now!
McCarren Park, Lorimer St. & Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join PeaceWilliamsburg as we participate in the historical nine-day Long Island March for Peace and Justice. Breakfast in McCarren Park starting at 11:00am will be followed by a march and rally at the Continental Army Plaza (intersection of South 4th St. and Roebling St) at 1:00pm with local speakers. After the rally we will continue marching south to downtown Brooklyn, ending with a short rally at the military recruitment station on Flatbush and Atlantic Aves.

Why are we marching?
After coming to power through a stolen election, the Bush Administration has waged two unprovoked wars of aggression resulting in the loss of 53,000 Afghan and Iraqi lives, as well as over 1,000 US troops; increased military recruitment among young people in immigrant, working class and communities of color; targeted immigrant communities with detention and deportation; and curtailed basic civil liberties with the creation of the US Patriot Act. The $280 billion surplus that Bush inherited has turned in to a record $372 billion deficit. States are slashing funding for everything from healthcare to education; unemployment soars with over 3 million jobs lost since Bush took office; and Americans without health insurance increased by 2.4 million between 2001 and 2002 to a total of 44 million. Meanwhile Bush responds with two huge tax cuts that benefit the most wealthy.

Whether a Republican or Democrat is elected, we believe our country should be focused on preserving peace, not waging war; dedicating a majority of our tax revenue to social programs, healthcare, and education, not to military spending. We call for an immediate stop to US military attacks against civilians and an End to the Occupation of Iraq NOW!

More Info:
Phone: 718-302-6443
Contact Person: Kiyoko
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://peace.starnyc.com
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1674

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] IMAGINE FESTIVAL SERIES AT THE NEW SCHOOL: FREEDOM- REAL HOMELAND SECURITY
The Graduate Center, CUNY – Baisley Powell Elebash Recital Hall, 365 5th Av, New York City, NY

FREEDOM - REAL HOMELAND SECURITY WITH CIVIL LIBERTIES
Free admission.

Can we have both freedom and security? How do we re-define the issues and the spirit of 9/11? What defined the response to 9/11? What have we learned? Poet Sekou Sundiata reads excerpts of The America Project with Michael Ratner, President, Center for Constitutional Rights; Roger Toussaint, President Local 100, Transport Workers of America; and Angelo Falcon, Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund. Singer/ songwriter Joe Travers performs Call it America, evoking the desire to re-claim our true idealism. Moderator: Mike Wallace, Gotham Center, CUNY.

This event is part of the IMAGINE FESTIVAL OF ARTS, ISSUES AND IDEAS
Sunday, August 29-Thursday, September 2.
The Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues and Ideas, which this year coincides with the National Republican Convention, is a citywide cultural festival designed to inspire, instigate and support civic engagement. From August 28-September 2, the Imagine Festival will present nearly 200 events in 6 days including concerts, performances, forums, town meetings, exhibits, screenings, and other issue-based artworks. Complete schedule of citywide events at: www.imagine04.org.

More Info:
Phone: (212)229-5353
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1101

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] A Green World is Possible!
Washington Square Park, New York City, NY

A Green World is Possible!
A Festival of Non-Violence, Ecology, Democracy, Social and Economic Justice
Saturday, August 28th 2004
Washington Square Park
noon-6PM

Live music, speakers, performers, an open art space, along with tables for like-minded progressive organizations to not only protest the Republicans coming to New York City, but to show the world a strong and viable Green alternative!

Speakers include Green presidential candidate David Cobb; Peter Camejo, independent vice-presidential candidate; Dave McReynolds, U.S. Senate candidate from New York; Efia Nwangaza, U.S. Senate candidate from South Carolina; New Paltz, New York Mayor Jason West; Global Exchange founder Medea Benjamin; Bill Douglass from the 9/11 Visibility Project-9/11 Truth Movement; and many others.

Presented by Green Party Office Committee in Manhattan and the Green Focus Activism Education Center 139 Fulton St. Ste. 215, New York, NY 10038 (212) 240-0501--www.greenpartyoffice.org

More Info:
Phone: 212-240-0501
Contact Person: Robyn Sklar
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.greenoffice.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1170

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] Indymedia workshop: Audio for the Streets
40 Worth St. just west of Church St. on the south side of Worth, New York, NY

Learn how to get solid audio footage while you're in the streets.

More Info:
Phone: 212-233-2907
Contact Person: jenny
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nyc.indymedia.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1723

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 12:00 PM] School of the America Watch Day of Planning and Preparation
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish, 1603 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn, NY

SOA Watch Community Day of Planning and Preparation

August 28, 12-6pm Join us as we gather at St. Vincent Ferrer Parish to prepare for the coming days of resistance. Short workshops will be offered on a variety of topics, including media, civil disobedience, saftey in the streets and legal preparations.

Some time will be spent planning our time at the RNC, including stratagizing for the different marches we are participating in (including 8/29 United for Peace and Justice march with the Latin American Solidarity Coalition Contingent; the 8/30 Still We Rise March and the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign March; and 8/31 March and Direct Action.

We will also have sign making, music and community sharing time. We will close the day with a shared meal.

Location:

1603 Brooklyn Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Parish office: (718) 859-9009

More Info:
Phone: 503.449.2049
Contact Person: Josh Raisler Cohn
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.soaw.org/new/article.php?id=842
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1752

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 01:00 PM] ANTI-RACISM FOR A MASS MOBILIZATION
94 9th St (btwn Smith St & 2nd Ave), Brooklyn, NY

This workshop will focus on how racism functions in U.S. institutions and how white privilege operates within mass mobilization activism. Using group activities and discussion, we'll explore concrete ways anti-racism can help strengthen our efforts to protest the upcoming RNC and inform and shape our activism for long-term movement building.

While this workshop is designed for white activists and organizers, all are welcome to participate.

Organized by the Basement Cluster.
The Basement Cluster is currently a cluster of white-identified affinity groups and individuals. We have come together around the RNC to engage in
movement-wide conversations about mass mobilizations, long-term strategy,and racism; and to take action against the RNC.

More Info:
Phone: 646-265-7646
E-mail: [email protected]
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1437

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 01:00 PM] Living Theatre RNC Protest Workshop
ALL STARS PROJECT, 543 West 42nd St, New York, NY

A free street theater workshop for activists, actors and all concerned persons to develop and prepare a dramatic protest action that will be performed at RNC demonstrations.

Judith Malina will direct workshop participants in creating a dramatic event that will unite thousands of demonstrators in a brief, exhilarating display of utopian sound and movement.

More Info:
Phone: (212) 969-8905
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.livingtheatre.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1607

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 02:00 PM] March Against Bush Attack on Starbucks Workers Union feat. Rev. Billy
Meet in front of Starbucks on 36th and Madison, New York, NY

Starbucks workers are making history in New York City by coming together to form a union with the IWW. Two days before the union certification election, George W. Bush’s Labor Board intervened on behalf of the company effectively destroying the right to a fair vote. Workers are fighting to win their demands without government certification but this attack on workers’ rights must not go unpunished. We are calling on people of conscience to rise up during the RNC to protest against Bush’s labor policies and Starbucks’ union busting. We will converge at the store where the vote was denied and then march to Starbucks Regional Headquarters where the anti-union campaign is coordinated.

Saturday August 28th at 2 pm
Meet in front of Starbucks on 36th and Madison in Midtown Manhattan (6 train to 33rd St.) and then march to Starbucks Regional Headquarters on 33rd and 5th Ave

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.starbucksunion.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l922

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 02:00 PM] Historians Debate August 28: How Far to the Right Have We Gone?
CUNY Graduate Center, 34th and Fifth Avenue, New York, NY

ACTION ALERT*HISTORIANS AGAINST THE WAR
http://www.historiansagainstwar.org/
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A Town-Hall Meeting with Leading Historians

BUSH’S GLOBAL WAR ON TERROR: HOW FAR TO THE RIGHT HAVE WE GONE?

Saturday, August 28, 2-4 PM
Proshansky Auditorium, CUNY Graduate Center
34th Street and Fifth Avenue

Participants:
Thomas Bender, New York University
Andrew Bacevich, Boston University
Renate Bridenthal, Brooklyn College (emerita)
Ellen Schrecker, Yeshiva University

Historians Against the War, a membership organization of 1,300 scholars on over 300 campuses, has organized this open Town-Hall meeting to address the complexities of the Bush Administration’s policies: do they represent change or continuity? Are they a break with the mainstream American past? A range of major historians will discuss and debate these questions, and the audience is invited to join in.
For a downloadable flyer, go to http://www.historiansagainstwar.org/rnc.html
For more information, contact Van Gosse at [email protected] or call 717-291-4246.

More Info:
Phone: 717-291-4246
Contact Person: Van Gosse
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.historiansagainstwar.org/rnc.html
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1226

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 04:00 PM] Demonstration Legal Training
St. Marks Church (corner of 10th St and 2nd Ave), NY, NY

The NYC Peoples Law Collective and the National Lawyers Guild will be offering Know Your Rights/Demonstration Legal trainings for the week before the RNC demonstrations. Come to a training to learn about how to protect your legal rights when interacting with the Cops, and what happens after being arrested. Stay Safe and Stay on the Streets. And remember the best legal advice is &!quot;Don't Get Caught!&!quot;

More Info:
Phone: 212-679-6018
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://nycplc.mahost.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1558

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:00 PM] RINGOUT'S WTC/GROUND ZERO OBSERVANCE
World Trade Center Site (all sides), New York, NY

RINGOUT's World Trade Center/Ground Zero Observance: Join us in ringing bells in a giant ring around the WTC site! 3,000+ small bells will be given out free & bring your own larger bells! Please see RingOut.org/Observance.htm for Pauline Oliveros’ score and our instructions! Email us if you want to help (be a Bellwether!) or want participant updates.

More Info:
Contact Person: Christian
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.RingOut.org/observance.htm
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1571

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:00 PM] Convention Dissension: Perspectives on Balancing Free Expression...
John Houseman Theatre,450 W. 42nd Street (between Ninth and Tenth Avenues)., New York, NY

As New York City prepares for the Republican National Convention, New Democratic Majority will host a public forum to discuss approaches
to citizens' freedom of speech, their assembly rights and the effective expression of dissent at the RNC. Panel speakers include Todd
Gitlin (Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism), Udi Ofer(New York Civil Liberties Union), Joel Kupferman (National Lawyers Guild
& Environmental Law Center), activist Terry M. Dugan, senior writer Michelle Goldberg (Salon.com) and renown author, activist and former California State Senator Tom Hayden. Several prominent New York elected officials, local activist groups, as well as city/law enforcement/Secret Service representatives are also being invited to participate. For additional information, please contact [email protected] or consult www.newdemocraticmajority.org

More Info:
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.newdemocraticmajority.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l1818

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[Saturday, Aug 28 @ 05:30 PM] Ground Zero: Ring Out the Republicans!
World Trade Center (surrounding streets), New York, NY

Ringout.org participants will encircle Ground Zero/The World Trade Center and ring 2,749 bells! All are invited to bring bells and join in this ceremonial-musical event. We'll proclaim to the nation that Bush & Co. does not speak for WTC victims, New Yorkers, or the majority of Americans! (Logistics TBA)

More Info:
Contact Person: Christian
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://www.RingOut.org
http://CounterConvention.org/lb/l281

Guest

29th August 2004, 03:24

Important Logistical Information for August 29
August 27th, 2004
*** BE SURE TO BRING A RADIO: Tune to WBAI 99.5FM, which will be broadcasting live from the protest all day, for important updates and information. This will be the single best way to stay informed about developments throughout the day. ***

To sign up for text messaging, visit http://www.txtmob.com and sign up for the comms_dispatch group.

Information Included in this Message:
1. Location, Route, and Schedule
2. What to Bring
3. Transportation & Parking
4. What About Central Park?
5. Other RNC Protest Events

We are expecting a massive turnout for our "World Says No to the Bush Agenda" march this Sunday, August 29. A poll released yesterday suggests that as many as 1 in 10 registered voters in New York may be joining us in the streets ... not to mention the huge numbers of people coming from throughout the region and across the country.

To help the day go smoothly, please read through all of the logistical information below. Forward this email to any and all appropriate email lists, and to anyone you know who might be attending our protest.

Together, we will upstage the Republican Convention with a powerful message of peace and justice, saying NO in one voice to the war, greed, hate, and lies at the core of the Bush Administration's policies.

1. Location, Route, and Schedule

ASSEMBLE beginning at 10:00AM between 15th and 22nd Streets, stretching from 5th to 9th Avenues (view map) It will be easiest to enter the area from either 5th Avenue or 9th Avenue.

Please note: You will NOT be able to enter the assembly area from the north. If you are coming from Penn Station, Port Authority Bus Terminal, or any other place north of 14th Street, take any subway line to 14th Street and join the assembly area from there.

The MARCH will proceed up Seventh Avenue past Madison Square Garden. We will turn right on 34th Street, follow it east to Fifth Avenue, march down Fifth Avenue to 23rd Street, then take Broadway down to Union Square, where the march will end. THERE WILL BE NO RALLY.

We will have MOMENT OF SILENCE at 1:00PM in honor of all who have died as a result of the Bush Administration's policies. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, we ask you to participate in this moment of silence.

Your cooperation in dispersing the march once we reach Union Square is critically important. The area is far too small to accommodate even a fraction of the crowd we expect, and we need your help in moving people out of the area quickly, so that the march will not become stalled. We want to make sure everyone is able to march past Madison Square Garden and people quickly leaving once we arrive at Union Square will help make that possible.

2. What to Bring

***A RADIO: Tune to WBAI 99.5FM, which will be broadcasting live from the protest all day, for important updates and information. This will be the single best way to stay informed about developments throughout the day.***

WATER AND SUN PROTECTION: Carry a bottle of water with you, and protect yourself from the sun with sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.

SNACKS: Although there are shops near the assembly area and along the march route, it can sometimes be difficult to find them and move in and out of the stream of people.

BANNERS AND SIGNS: We will have thousands of posters available in the assembly area to promote the key messages of the march, but we strongly encourage you to bring your own signs and banners, identifying the community or constituency you represent and/or expressing your reasons for opposing the Bush Agenda. After the march, we encourage you to hang a sign in your window, especially if you live in New York City, and keep it up for the duration of the Republican Convention. Note: NYPD regulations prohibit the use of wooden or metal sticks to hold up signs; use cardboard tubes instead.

DRUMS AND OTHER NOISEMAKERS: To help make this march a spirited, energizing, and powerful event, bring drums, tambourines, and other noisemakers. Improvise - pots, pans, and plastic tubs all make great percussion instruments.

LEGAL INFORMATION: Our August 29 protest is a peaceful, legal, permitted march and we do not expect any problems, but in the interest of preparedness, observers from the National Lawyers Guild NYC Chapter will be on hand. If you have concerns or see an arrest, look for their volunteers in bright green hats, or call their hotline at 212-679-6018. Visit our website at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2544
for more detailed legal information, and to download a "Know Your Rights" brochure.

A CELL PHONE, if you have one, or QUARTERS FOR PAY PHONE CALLS. There will be a huge crowd, and the logistics will be complex. Don't get lost from the friends, family or group you want to protest with. Be sure that you have cell phone numbers for others in your group so that you can reestablish communication if you are separated. Program the National Lawyers Guild legal contact number into your phone -- 212-679-6018 -- and call it if you see any arrests happen.

A BACKPACK OR TOTE BAG to carry everything in during the protest. Blanket searches of bags at demonstrations are generally impermissible. However, during the Convention the police may seek to do blanket searches in response to an actual or alleged threat to public safety. You may want to keep this possibility in mind as you pack.

3. Transportation and Parking

If you are DRIVING to the protest, we strongly advise you to park at a transfer point and use public mass transit to reach the assembly area; parking and traffic in Manhattan will be challenging at best. Visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2540 for a list of parking locations, and directions from them to the protest.

If you are taking AMTRAK to New York City, please be advised of a new policy in place from August 28 to September 2, because of the Republican Convention: You MUST reserve your ticket in advance. Visit http://www.amtrak.com for details.

Visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/buses for a list of BUSES you can take to the protest, and for the link to the mobilization ride board, where you can find a ride in a private vehicle.

Once you are in New York City, the best way to reach our assembly area, and to disperse afterwards, is the NYC SUBWAY. For detailed subway directions to the protest, visit http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2529

For additional transportation information, visit our website at
http://www.unitedforpeace.org

4. What About Central Park?

We all know that large numbers of people are planning to go to Central Park's Great Lawn on Sunday, despite - or because of - the court's ruling that we may not hold a rally there.

United for Peace and Justice emphatically supports the right of people to peacefully assemble in Central Park.

We are committed to having a safe, legal protest march, that anyone and everyone can attend - kids, seniors, immigrants, people with disabilities. We therefore are NOT leading our march to Central Park, and we ask everyone who plans to participate in our march to respect our desire for a safe and legal event, and not to organize breakaway marches from it to the Park.

To those who wish both to march with us and to assert their right to assemble in Central Park on Sunday, we ask that you follow our march to the end, disperse peacefully at Union Square, and then make your own way to the Great Lawn.

(To reach the Great Lawn from Union Square, take the 4/5/6 from Union Square to 86th Street and walk west to, and then into, the park.)

5. Other RNC Protest Events

The array of events that have been planned to "welcome" the Republicans to New York City is truly amazing. From the Imagine Festival of arts and culture to a day of nonviolent direct action; from a peace march from Long Island to NYC to a Women Against War concert at the Riverside Church; from the Still We Rise march and rally to a Books Not Bombs youth convergence to a symbolic unemployment line -- there are hundreds of events planned before, during and after the Republican National Convention. They need your participation. For details, see http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2504. Other great websites are http://www.counterconvention.org and http://www.rncnotwelcome.org

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AUGUST 29, THE WORLD SAYS NO TO THE BUSH AGENDA!
Massive Protest at the Republican National Convention, New York City
* Assemble at 10:00AM, Seventh Avenue @ 14th Street
* March steps off at noon
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RebeldePorLaPAZ

29th August 2004, 03:28

opps, that was me that posted that last topic.

be sure to read it or most of it or u may end up lost in nyc. not good ;)

Valkyrie

29th August 2004, 13:34

To GET EVENT/NEWS INFO ON THE GROUND: txt message, phones

Hi,

We just wanted to let you know ways you can find out information while you are out on the streets for the next week.

1. Text Messaging, to get SMS messages on your cell phone sign up at http://txtmob.com. Once you sign up your phone there are two groups (there will also be other RNC related groups) to join:

a. CounterConvention.org: We will send one or two messages every night with the next day’s events. (Note: for all of you that have been getting the emails late for events we apologize, I promise personally to make sure these text messages get sent out the night before.)

b. comms_dispatch: The NYC Comms Collective has put together a network of scouts and other trusted contacts who will feed the information they gather to your cell phone via text messages throughout the protests, from Critical Mass on Friday to the UFPJ March Sunday, the Poor Peoples' March on Monday, and through the A31 day of action. (see more information below)

2. Info line number: to get the latest breaking information from the Independent Media Center or our next 10 calendar events read over the phone call 212-400-7458. This feature was just added so please be warned there might be a couple glitches. We will iron these out as soon as we can.

3. the fine folks at buzznet.com have set up a photo blog for us. It will be moderated so your pictures will have a little delay in being put up on the web, but it is a great chance to show the world what it is like in the streets. To send a picture anonymously, mail it from your picture phone or email account to [email protected] If you want to be credited for your photo, go to http://nornc.buzznet.com and create a buzznet account. To view the blog you go to http://nornc.buzznet.com.

see you in the streets!
CounterConvention.org

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More information about The New York City Comms Collective's text messaging service:

The protests against the RNC here in New York City will be massive!

While all the people resisting the RNC over so many days at so many locations is an amazing statement against the Bush administration and the Republican agenda, the massiveness of it all does present a logistical challenge for you, the activist on the street. How to stay informed? How to know where things are happening? How can so many people spread out over the entire city work together more effectively? The NYC Comms Collective, along with the folks at txtmob.com, are ready to help answer those questions. We have a put together a network of scouts and other trusted contacts that will feed the information they gather to your cell phone via text messages throughout the protests, from Critical Mass on Friday to the UFPJ March Sunday, the Poor Peoples' March on Monday, and through the A31 day of action.

Our goal is to provide activists on the street with accurate and timely information so that you can stay safe and work together. We're here to provide information, not orders from on high: what you do with the information is up to you.

Our primary tool for disseminating information will be an SMS (ShortMessage Service) system, which send text messages straight to your cell phone.

Messages will be sent only by the NYC Comms Collective and information will only come from trusted sources. This strategy will keep the volume of messages to a reasonable level and ensure the accuracy of information that goes out.

To sign up for the SMS list, please go to

http://www.txtmob.com and sign up for the comms_dispatch

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you responded to the message that we sent out a couple of weeks ago, and signed up for that list, IT WILL NOT BE USED. If you want these announcements you must sign up for the txtmob group. We apologize for the confusion, but feel that it is worth it to switch to a far superior system for SMS.

For more information on the NYC Communications Collective please visit

http://comms.interactivist.net

See you in the streets
-NYC Comms Collective