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Anti-Warrers:
In this update:
- DANCE AGAINST THE WAR - Auditions Tomorrow (Sunday)
- Sampling of great ideas for us to possibly do
- Chris Gaunt Sentenced to 3 months in GA Prison
- Money for being a peace activist
- Presidential Candidate Howard Dean on Campus Next Weekend
- Sign Open Letter opposing war
- Kennedy/Byrd Resolution calling for Bush to ask for authorization
again
- Anti-War Stuff Around IA
- National Anti-War stuff
- Next Meeting: Tuesday, 9 PM, ARH 120
- Some Must read articles
- Pics from DC Rally (attached)
******* DANCE AGAINST THE WAR - Auditions Tomorrow (Sunday) **********
AUDITIONS!!!
Do you want to make a statement?
Do you want to dance?
Do you want to be heard?
Everyone is invited to audition (all ages, all levels of experience) for
Jill Peterson and Barbi Rodriguez's independent study anti-war
dance/theater project. Auditions will be held in the Flannigan theater
of the Bucksbaum Fine Arts building (6th Avenue and Park Street) on
Sunday February 2nd, 2003, from 7-9PM. Please come ready to move, read,
and have a good time. Bring nothing but your energy and wear clothes
comfortable enough to move in (ie. sweatpants and t-shirts). For more
information, please contact Jill
[petersoj@grinnell.edu] or Barbi [rodrigub@grinnell.edu]. We hope to see
you there!
****** Tentative Items for Tuesday's Agenda *******
Some ideas to talk about that have been brought up already:
Poets for Peace (www.poetsagainstthewar.org)
Lysistrata Reading around the world (http://www.pecosdesign.com/lys/)
Rice for Peace (http://www.rmpjc.org/RiceForPeace/readmore.html)
Chris Gaunt (see next digest item)
IA events (see below)
National Events
Veteran Speakers
Tabling/Letter to Editor
Your ideas....
******** Chris Gaunt Sentenced to 3 months in GA Prison ********
If you didn't catch it in the S&B, the story from the local GA Paper:
http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/5061827.htm
Iowans for Peace of IA City has already worked on raising some money for
Chris. The Quaker group on campus has expressed possible interest in
doing something for Chris... if you've got ideas, bring them to
Tuesday's meeting.
************* Money for being a peace activist *****************
Two ways to get $$$$
Davis Putter Scholarship fund:
http://baitulsalaam.freehomepage.com/davis.htm
How do I get an application packet?
Send a self-addressed stamped #10 envelope to the address listed below.
Requests for applications must be received by Friday, March 21, 2003 at
the
latest and should not be sent by carriers requiring a signature. These
are
the instructions for the 2003-04 academic year only. If you are
interested
in applying in a subsequent year, please contact us for details then.
Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund
Post Office Box 7307
New York, NY 10116-7307
davisputter@hotmail.com
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Student Peace Action Network Freeman Fellowship
http://www.peace-action.org/abt/jobs.html#fellowship
To apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and brief essay (400-500
words) explaining your organizing experience, your interest in peace and
justice work and why the Student Peace Action Network would benefit from
your participation as a Fellow. Applications are due March 1, 2003.
Mail applications and inquiries to:
Peace Action Education Fund
Attn: Freeman Fellowship Search
1819 H. St., NW, Suite 425
Washington, D.C. 20006-3603
202.862.9740, x3004
Email questions to tmoavero@peace-action.org
****** Presidential Candidate Howard Dean on Campus Next Weekend
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Look for former Governor of VT, and Democratic presidential hopeful
Howard Dean on Campus next week.
Tentatively: Feb. 9th, Sunday @ 1PM, South Lounge
Email [democrat] for more info
********** Sign Open Letter opposing war *********
One of the best letters I've seen yet:
www.ieer.org/openletter
********* Kennedy/Byrd Resolution- Bush, ask for authorization
again******
See the resolution at:
http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/C?c108:./temp/~c108oUQMYu
> Senate Resolution 32
>
> Senators Kennedy and Bryd have introduced the following Resolution to
> bring before the Senate. Senator Frist has expressed opposition to
> raising the issue and Daschle is going along with that position. CALLS
> are needed from all over the country to Daschle and Frist and to your
> own senators.
> ACTION: Contact Daschle and Frist,
> THE MAIN SWITCHBOARD: (202)224-3121, OR TOLL
> FREE: (877)762-8762.
>
FOR Iowa SENATOR'S CONTACT INFORMATION,
Harkin,
DC 202-224-3744
Des Moines 515-284-4574
Grassley
DC 202-224-3744
Des Moines 515-284-4890
Cedar Rapids 319-363-6832
******** Anti-War Stuff Around IA ********
Feb. 3rd, DSM - Trial Rally
Feb. 5th, DSM - Town Hall Meeting on Costs of War
Feb 6th, IA City - Plan for March 5th student protest
Feb. 16th, IA City - Peace Fair
Feb 16th, DSM - Prayer Service
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TRIAL FOR ANTI-WAR PROTESTORS SET FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3
***TRIAL:
Trial for five Iowans who were arrested while blocking the
entrance to the Iowa Air National Guard base in Des Moines, Iowa, in
October is set to begin at 8 AM, Monday, February 3, at the Polk County
Court House, 500 Mulberry Street, Des Moines. Jury selection will begin
that morning for the trial that is expected to last most of the week.
On trial are, Christine Gaunt and Brian Turner of Grinnell, Rev.
Jennifer Davis and Kent Sensenig of Cedar Falls and Brian Terrell of
Maloy, Iowa.
The five were among 14 arrested while attempting to deliver a
message to members of the 135th Fighter Wing of the Iowa Guard as they
were preparing to fly to the Middle East to patrol the 'no fly' zones
over Iraq. The message taken to the Guard noted that the 'no fly' zone
patrols and bombings are not sanctioned by international law, have
killed Iraqi civilians and threaten to provoke further violence in the
region.
Guard members were cautioned by protesters not to obey illegal or
immoral orders and to stay home.
Trespass Charges filed in District Court allege that the
defendants remained at the base "without ... justification after being
told to vacate therefrom" by base authorities. The defendants' case
will be based upon the evident, abundant and urgent justification for
their actions, attempting to prevent the crime of killing of innocent
Iraqi civilians and the possible provocation of a world war.
***RALLY
A rally will be held by supporters on the court house steps
Monday morning at 9 AM. (500 Mulberry St., DM)
***PUBLIC FORUM & SOCIAL GATHERING
On Tuesday evening at 7PM at the Friend's Meeting
House, 4211 Grand Ave. Des Moines, there will be a public forum on the
trial, including music, discussion of international law and other issues
of the trial, with witnesses, defendants and attorney Sally Frank.
Police evidence videos of the arrest will be shown. The occasion will
also be a celebration of the second birthday of Sally Frank's daughter,
Hava. Brian Terrell Executive Director, Catholic Peace Ministry 4211
Grand Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312
(515) 255-8114 or (641) 785-2321
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IMPACT OF WAR ON THE PEOPLE OF IOWA
Public Forum
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 7:00 - 9 :00 pm
Roosevelt HS; 4419 Center St, DM
The planned war against Iraq is estimated to cost $100 billion.
Rebuilding estimates range from $50 - $150 billion.
20% of the Iowa State budget comes from federal funding.
What is the economic impact for the people of Iowa?
How will city and state budgets be affected?
Councilman Frank Cownie and State Senator Jack Holveck are taking the
lead in presenting a public forum addressing these questions. Panelists
will include representatives from the medical community, labor and local
government. A brief historical overview of the country of Iraq will be
presented.
In what other ways will the people of Iowa be impacted by a war against
the people of Iraq?
You are invited to participate in this important democratic process.
Microphones will be available for public comment and questions.
For more information: Kathleen McQuillen/AFSC 515-274-4851, ex: 22 or
Jeff Weiss, ex: 16
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PLANNING MEETING FOR NATIONAL STUDENT STRIKE/TEACH-INS AT THE UNIVERSITY
OF IOWA
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 6th 7PM
THE IOWA MEMORIAL UNION
Contact anjali-khosla@uiowa.edu or sjudeh@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu for more
information. Representatives from all interested organizations and
departments are welcome to come and help organize the events of March
5th on the University of Iowa Campus. Room to e announced on Monday.
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IA -City Peace Fair
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
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DSM Prayer Service
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
****** National Anti-War stuff ********
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.
************** Next Meeting **************
Next Grinnell Anti-War Meeting: Tuesday, 9 PM, ARH 120
**************** News Digest ***********************
Thanks to Zeke for finding some of these articles:
- Nicholas Kristoff - NY Times Op-ed... importance of allies
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/31/opinion/31KRIS.html?ex=1044994122&ei=1
&en=4dfcff57bf6d11d8
- Former CIA Analyst questions "Iraq gassing its own people"
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/01/31/opinion/31PELL.html?ex=1044993985&ei=1
&en=2ff92b4c9c66b8d5
- CommonDreams.org : Ari Fleischer not answering questions about U.S.
helping to Arm Iraq
http://www.commondreams.org/headlines03/0127-10.htm
- LA Times: US. Considering Nuclear Option in Iraq (link only works for
those on campus)
http://web.lexis-nexis.com/universe/document?_m=8b3f202593af33cff4d4fa0f
8b90e960&_docnum=1&wchp=dGLbVzb-lSlAl&_md5=c67cb19068c720868a3ee92274d8b
19b
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Random Note for the day:
MODERATOR: Should the people of the world look at the United States,
Governor, and say, should they fear us, should they welcome our
involvement, should they see us as a friend, everybody in the world? How
would you project us around the world, as president?
BUSH: Well, I think they ought to look at us as a country that
understands freedom where it doesn't matter who you are or how you're
raised or where you're from, that you can succeed. I don't think they'll
look at us with envy. It really depends upon how our nation conducts
itself in foreign policy. If we're an arrogant nation, they'll resent
us. If we're a humble nation, but strong, they'll welcome us. And it's
-- our nation stands alone right now in the world in terms of power, and
that's why we have to be humble. And yet project strength in a way that
promotes freedom. So I don't think they ought to look at us in any way
other than what we are. We're a freedom-loving nation and if we're an
arrogant nation they'll view us that way, but if we're a humble nation
they'll respect us.
Second Presidential Debate, 2000
http://www.debates.org/pages/trans2000b.html
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