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MAY 14: MOTHER'S MARCH; SUMMER OF ACTION PDF Print E-mail
Written by Melanie Knight   
Tuesday, 08 May 2007

Two peace moms have called on anti-war activists to come to Washington, DC after  Mother's Day.  Cindy Sheehan is organizing a "Mother of a March" on May 14, 2007.  She is inviting "all mothers and all people who have mothers" to join her.  This will be the kick-off to a "Summer of Action," being spearheaded by Marine Mom Tina Richards.  This summer peace activists will swarm Congress from May 14 to July 31 to urge an end to the war. You can see an interview of Tina Richards about the "Summer of Action" at  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WV-elj7Lo70. 


  We want peace advocates to come and join us not only in traditional lobbying but in "extraordinary lobbying."  The "Summer of Action" will build on the successful efforts of activists in DC and around the country who have been engaging in "extraordinary lobbying" by occupying offices, protesting in the Halls of Congress and sending a consistent message to end the war. It will build on the Occupation Project, Voices for Creative Non-Violence, and the Declaration of Peace. Already, key anti-war groups are supporting this effort including United For Peace and Justice and Voters For Peace.

Bring people from your local peace group and plan an office occupation or a  demonstration inside one of the congressional office buildings as part of the "Summer of Action." Or, come alone and join our ongoing efforts to pressure Congress. To get some ideas of the types of events you can organize visit www.WHYNotNews.org. They have been documenting many of the DC events and will be doing so throughout the "Summer of Action."
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