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Anti-Warrers:
In this update:
- Tuesday Special Meeting/ State of the Union
- Signs and Flags for free
- *New* Grinnell Anti-War Alliance Web Site!
- Congressman Boswell signs onto Brown-Kind letter
- Grinnellian in France sends anti-war report
- Chris Gaunt, on trial for non-violent direct action
- Legislation to Repeal Authorization of Force
- Thursday in DSM, The REAL State of the Union
- Feb 15th & 16th, IA City Peace Fair
- Feb 16th, DSM, Sing Out for Peace/ Prayer Service
- Regional Conference, MN Feb 8-9 and National Conference, Chicago Feb
22-23
- Poetry against the war
- Lots of fun random stuff
- News Digest
******* Tuesday Special Meeting/ State of the Union **********
IMPORTANT: The anti-war meeting on Tuesday has a slight tweak to it.
Given the State of the Union address we are making the night a communal
affair.
Join the anti-war alliance starting @ 8 PM in the North Lounge (not the
South) in the Forum to watch the State of the Union. Bring your
friends, some popcorn, and your ears...
If it's not ridiculously long, we will consider having the regular
meeting following the speech. There is lots to discuss including what
we're going to do second semester as well as possible restructure of the
organization.
****** Signs and Flags for free *******
If you would like a no war sign for your front lawn or car, free of
charge, please contact Eli Zigas [zigaseli].
Supplies are very limited... first come first serve... and please make
sure you will make it visible ;)
********* Anti-War Website ********
Check it out!
http://www.grinnell.edu/student/groups/antiwar/
Many thanks to Sheree Andrews in Student Affairs for integrating the
page with the Grinnell standard style.
********** Boswell signs onto Brown-Kind letter *************
I have been assured by Ned Michalek, Legislative Director for
Congressman Boswell (3rd Iowa, represents Grinnell) that the
representative signed onto the Brown/Kind letter that was circulated in
Congress and then sent to the President with over 120 signatures of
representatives. The letter encourages the President to allow the UN
inspections the time they need. (The letter is attached in .pdf format)
******* Grinnellian in France sends anti-war report ***********
From Greger on study abroad in Paris:
I'm spending this semester in France and I thought you might be
interested in what's going on here, anti war wise. The city is pretty
well mobilized against war, particularly the large body of students.
There was a demonstration in the day before I got here and another one
is planned for tomorrow. The immediate goal is to encourage Chirac to
use his security council veto against a pro-war resolution and its
likely that he will. France is virtually 100% against the war anyway so
there's been a lot of success in petitioning and what
not too. You guys aren't alone in what you're doing. Good luck!
Greger Calhan [calhan]
******* Chris Gaunt, on trial for non-violent direct action *********
[Editor's Note: While this does not directly pertain to Iraq, given the
extraordinary circumstances of Chris' situation and her connection with
the Grinnell Anti-War Alliance, it is being placed in the digest]
Chris Gaunt, a fellow Grinnell Anti-Warrer will go before a judge on
Monday, facing federal trespass charges.
See her press release attached in MS Word format
************ Legislation to Repeal Authorization of Force **************
Some members of Congress, including Sheila Jackson Lee think that the
authorization for force in Iraq should be repealed...
See the legislation she introduced (HCON 2 IH):
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c108:./temp/~c108RjUJay
******** Thursday in DSM, The REAL State of the Union ********
Pots and Pans and fiery words to warm up the night air of Des Moines!
Thursday, Jan. 30; 4p- 5:30 p
The "Real State of the Union"
US Federal Building; 210 Walnut Street, DM
4:00 Wake Up Call -- we're not being heard-- Bring pots and pans in the
tradition of sisters and brothers around the world.
4:30 Press statements about the current state of the union for civil
liberties, immigrants, economy and the swelling Pentagon budget. visuals
and street theatre. Bring or wear whatever depicts the current state of
the union for you.
******** Feb 15th & 16th, IA City, Peace Fair ********
Mark your calendars for a weekend of local activities timed to coincide
with worldwide anti-war actions on Feb 15!
SATURDAY FEB 15-- Daytime RALLY, downtown Iowa City
Arrangements are in progress. To the best of my knowledge, two
groups within the Iowans For Peace coalition, UI Campaign Against War
and Johnson County Greens are making the plans. Watch for future
announcements for more details.
SUNDAY FEB 16-- PEACE FAIR!
1:00-5:00 pm, Meeting Room A, Iowa City Public Library
Fun and serious activities for all ages
Live music, information about a diverse array of groups involved in
anti-war activities
Iraqi oil-for-food ration meals served
Sign up to have your name listed on a local anti-war newspaper ad
Send a "No war" postcard to Bush, Powell, etc.
Send a note of encouragement to a Palestinian family
Dove cookies
Special activities for kids-- peace face painting, decorate a dove
cookie, draw a picture to send to kids in Iraq, ETC.
Information about conscientious objection
ETC.-- watch for more details
This event will be heavily advertised
******* Feb 16th, DSM, Sing Out for Peace/ Prayer Service
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FEB. 16; 4-6 PM -- SING OUR FOR PEACE
Plymouth Congregational Church, 42nd and Ingersol
The largest anti-war demo in Iowa yet has been the
Ecumenical Service For Peace and against war with
Iraq. That drew 500 people. Let's double that and show
the opposition is growing!
For more info: 515-274-2224
******** Regional and National Conference********
Minneapolis: Feb 8th and 9th
Chicago: Feb 22-23rd
If anyone is interested in going, please contact Eli Zigas [zigaseli].
No one is representing Grinnell as yet.
************* Poetry against the war ***************
Andrew Motion's (UK poet laureate) verse questioning the reasons for war
published in the Guardian:
They read good books, and quote, but never learn
a language other than the scream of rocket-burn.
Our straighter talk is drowned but ironclad;
Elections, money, empire, oil and Dad.
************ Fun Stuff *****************
A very impressive animation
http://www.idleworm.com/nws/2002/11/iraq2.shtml
Two great pics are attached in .jpg format.
************** Next Meeting *********
Next Grinnell Anti-War Meeting:
Tuesday, STATE OF THE UNION SHINDIG, 8 PM, Forum North Lounge
**************** News Digest ***********************
- Many Des Moines Register articles from recent weeks:
http://miva.dmregister.com/miva/cgi-bin/miva?news/package.mv+Prelude_to_
War
- FBI increases outreach to campuses
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A40281-2003Jan24.html
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The Anti-War Update and Digest is published by:
--Eli Zigas
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Norris 1st
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