Friday, March 17, 2006

Anti-War Actions Mark Bush War Anniversary


To mark this weekend's 3rd anniversary of the Bush War, there will be anti-war actions in all 50 states. More than 500 anti-war events are planned for this weekend. Look up actions in your area at United for Peace.

Anti-war actions are breaking out all over the state of Tennesssee.

More details on the following actions are available here.

Chattanooga, Tennessee
Join the Majority: End the War NOW
Saturday, March 18th 2006 3:00 PM
Please join us in Chattanooga, Tennessee, as we send a message to the world that we do not support unprovoked American aggression against our brothers and sisters around the world. Make your voice heard...

Johnson City, Tennessee
RSVP • Demonstration
Saturday, March 18th 2006 12:00 noon
A demonstration will be held at the old train depot in Johnson City, TN - now headquarters for the Joel Goodman for US Congress campaign. Come to hear several speakers, listen to music, and join in the largest demonstration against the war in NE Tennessee. Bring signs, banners, noisemakers, and your message of hope that this will be the last Iraq war anniversary.

Knoxville, Tennessee
RSVP • Anti-War Protest and Pro-Peace Gathering
Saturday, March 18th 2006 11 am, West Town Mall, Kingston Pike and Morrell Road, Knoxville joins other cities in Tennessee and around the world to protest the continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan and gather for peace.

Memphis, Tennessee
Three Years Too Many • Stop the War
Sunday, March 19th 2006 1:00pm
From Iraq to New Orleans
Fund Peoples Needs - Not the War Machine

Nashville, Tennessee
RSVP • March for Peace
Saturday, March 18th 2006 Noon
Gather at Musica/Bradley Park at Noon. Vets for Peace will speak. Skit by actors in production of "Mother Courage," Poet Simply Sil, Alan Graf, Esq., will speak on legal rights. The Sweeten 3 boogies, Poet Elizabeth Barger, Youth group skit Soil and Seed will get you dancing. Drummers lead off the March to the Federal Building to Honor the Fallen. Bring Love and Peace. Demand Proper Priorities. Peace Freedom, and Justice for All. Read The Names of Tennessee's Fallen. 3:30 Potluck at Nashville Peace and Justice Center 1016 Eighteenth Ave. So.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee
RSVP • Peace Vigil Against Nuclear Weapons
5:00pm Weekly Event, Every Sunday evening from 5:00-6:00pm, Weekly gathering for peace.