April 20th March for Peace in Washington

Below is information about how to reserve a seat on one of the buses going to the April 20 demonstration in Washington. Note that there are actually two demonstrations taking place on the 20th: The Peace Response Coalition's demonstration, which begins at 10:30 a.m. on the southwest side of the  Washington Monument, and  the International Answer Coalition's demonstration, which begins at 11 a.m. at the White House. The buses described below are for anyone going to either of the two demonstrations. However, Peace Action has endorsed the Peace Response Coalition's demonstration, so people going to that will probably tend to get their tickets through Peace Action,  and the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism (CCAWR) has endorsed the International Answer Coalition's demonstration, so people going to that will probably tend to get their tickets through the CCAWR. Personally, I plan on attending the Peace Response Coalition's demonstration. The message below was put out by the CCAWR, but it also has the phone number for Peace Action (312.566.9780, ask for Angela).

–-Kevin Lindemann

No more war! / US Out of Colombia! Defend our civil liberties / Stop racist attacks! Free Palestine!

On April 20-22 a series of protests in Washington will focus the energies of  the nation's anti-war/anti-racism movements. Saturday, April 20th begins with an anti-war/pro-civil liberties protest combining the forces of the nation's two largest anti-war coalitions. Actions protesting globalization, the US sponsored war in Colombia, and the barbaric "School of the Americas" continue on Sunday, April 21st. The weekend of protesting for justice culminates in a very focused Monday, April 22nd demonstration against the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon, the butcher of Sabra and Shatila who sparked the current round of violence in Palestine with a  provocative invasion of a Muslim holy site. President Bush is an invited speaker at the AIPAC conference -- and Sharon will be keynoting.

To facilitate maximum attendance at these important protests, the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism and other groups are organizing buses both for those who can only attend the April 20th protest and for those who can attend April 20-22.  Both sets of buses will depart at 5 pm, Friday, April 19 from Chicago's Grant Park (on Columbus Drive between Monroe and Jackson).

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and are non-refundable. Meals are all on your own.  For those staying April 20-22, housing is also on your own.  Please make checks payable to "8th Day Center for Justice," write "DC bus" in the memo section, and mail to CCAWR, c/o 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606-5013. For more information, please call Dorothy or Kathleen at the 8th Day Center for Justice, 312.641.5151. Tickets are also available from Illinois Peace Action (312.566.9780, ask for Angela).


Bus Registration Form

____  I want to go to the April 20th protest only.  Buses leave Friday 19th at 5 p.m., go directly to the protest, and then return directly back to Chicago following the protest (approximate return time to Chicago: 9 a.m., Sunday, April 21).  Enclosed is a check for $65.

____  I want "the grand tour"!  Travel to the April 20th protest, and return to Chicago immediately following the April 22nd protest vs. Arial Sharon (approximate return time to Chicago: 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23). Enclosed is a check for $85.  Lodging for Saturday and Sunday nights is on your own. For inexpensive housing suggestions, please send an e-mail to CABNstopthehate@aol.com with the phrase "DC Housing Alternatives" in the subject line.

____  I am unable to pay the full amount, and would like to apply for a scholarship. I am able to pay $_____ and would like to attend (choose one):  ____ April 20th only     ____ "The Grand Tour" - April 20-22 Please note that no full scholarships are available.

____  Enclosed is a $___ contribution to the scholarship fund.

____  I cannot go to DC, but please use my contribution of $___ as a scholarship.

Name (please print!!):

Street Address:

City/State/ZIP:    E-mail:

Telephone numbers:

Please make checks payable to "8th Day Center for Justice" and write "DC bus" in the memo section.  Mail checks and complete registration forms to:  CCAWR, c/o 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606-5013. Sorry, but we cannot accept credit card orders.


Basic DC Protest Information

Saturday, April 20th

International Answer Coalition: Assemble International Answer Coalition, march  past the Justice Department and then meet up with the other coalition rally.

Peace Response Coalition: Gather at 10:30 a.m. on the southwest side of the Washington Monument (Sylvan Theatre). There will be a rally beginning at 11  a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m., at which point there will be a march to the  U.S. Capitol, followed by a concluding rally.

Sunday, April 21st

National Mobilization on Colombia: Rally - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., location t.b.a.

Monday, April 22nd

National Mobilization on Columbia: Solidarity March & Nonviolent Direct Action, 7 to 9 a.m., location t.b.a.

Protest Ariel Sharon and George Bush - 7 p.m. at the annual conference of  American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (specific location t.b.a.)

For more information, see http://www.a20stopthewar.org/.