Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Two more protests in Philadelphia

On Friday, July 28th - at Israeli Consulate, 15th & Locust, support weekly demonstration from noon - 1:30pm; continue protests from 1:30pm - 6:pm on consulate side of street. Bring your own signs, banners, literature. Please respond if your organization can take responsibility for set time slot. Primary demands: Immediate Cease Fire; Open borders for humanitarian aid to Gaza and Lebanon.

On Friday, Aug. 4th (As part of nationally coordinated weekend of local actions) - Protest starting at Federal Building, 6th & Market Sts. at 4:30 to demand U.S. Out of Middle East. Focus on U.S. role in wars in Middle east from Iraq to Lebanon and danger of expansion to Syria and Iran. Focus on profits of oil and weapons manufacturers. March to nearby media outlet to oppose dehumanization of Arabs and Palestinians by media.

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