[Peace-discuss] Fw: Host a party for Bradley to boost his defense! Washington DC fundraising event to be live streamed Sept. 30th.

Sun Sep 23 23:28:14 UTC 2012

Coming up SOON!! Any hosts out there?? Maybe combine forces at CPL or UFL w/ wireless if their auditoriums don't block streaming. Unfortunately the start time for the live streaming turns out to be 4p CDT.  

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Truth on trial: a special event in Washington, DC for Bradley Manning.
Watch the live stream! 

Truth on trial: Conference on behalf of Bradley Manning. Help raise funds for Bradley's defense!

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The Bradley Manning Support Network needs to raise funds to continue to fight for Bradley Manning. On September 30th there will be a special fundraising event in Washington DC. Those not in the area are invited to watch the event live. Next month the Bradley Manning Support Network is calling on supporters to host their own fundraising party to mark the anniversary of the release of the Iraq war logs, and to help raise funds for Bradley's defense fund.

Host a party to boost Bradley's defense! 
 We must raise significant funds to cover Bradley’s legal fees over the next several months. Please help organize a fundraiser, or donate today!On October 22, 2010, WikiLeaks released the Iraq War Logs, which revealed details of civilian casualties that the U.S. military had otherwise denied the American press.
Not only was the body count higher than previously reported, but the American military was failing to investigate reported torture of Iraqi civilians.
The release of the logs created heightened interest in the state of human rights in Iraq, and thousands of news articles worldwide.
As we arrive at the second anniversary of that date, one phase of the Iraq War has ended, but the accused whistle-blower Bradley Manning will have spent over 880 days in prison without trial.
Thanks to efforts of thousands of public citizens around the world, Bradley has been able to afford the civilian legal defense of his choice, David Coombs, at no great cost to his family.
Because of the government’s delays in turning over evidence to the defense, an additional $50,000 has been added to legal costs.
We think the best gift we give Bradley Manning this holiday season, besides a strong and growing grassroots support movement, is a fully-funded legal defense.
Please host a house party fundraiser for Bradley Manning the week before the anniversary of the Iraq War Logs’ release.
It’s a great chance to educate acquaintances about Bradley’s case and the importance of whistle-blowing more generally, in addition to directly supporting our fight for Bradley’s freedom.

You simply follow the link to register. You can select whether or not to make your event open to the public (select “Keep the RSVP page hidden” for private).
Once registered, we will send you materials to share with your guests, such as factsheets and an edited video of a pro-Bradley Manning speaking event featuring statements from journalist Chris Hedges, in addition to whistle-blowers Jesselyn Radack and Thomas Drake, and Bradley’s friend David House.
Remember: in a case of government corruption vs. the people’s right to know, with a young truth-teller’s freedom on the line, supporters like you make all the difference!
Host a house party!
If you have any trouble registering your event, please contact emma at bradleymanning.org

Donate now to the Bradley Manning defense fund.
For more information about the defense fund
click here. 

A special fundraising event September 30th. 
Washington DC and live online!
Washington DC residents are urged to attend this important fundraising event. There will also be a live stream of the event September 30th, 5pm at bradleymanning.org. Please donate and help the defense fund today.

Live stream: http://www.bradleymanning.org/

$10 suggested donation at the door for event expenses. Wheelchair accessible.

Georgetown University Law Center, Downtown Washington DC

600 New Jersey Ave NW, Washington DC (near Union Station)

12th floor Gerwirz Hall, 120 F St., NW (near corner of F and 4th Sts, NW)

3-4 blocks from Union Sta Metro (Red line) and Judiciary Sq Metro (Red line); 5-6 blocks from Gallery Pl Metro (Red, Yel and Green lines) and Archives Metro (Yel and Green lines).

Featuring:

CHRIS HEDGES - Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, and war correspondent (via Skype video)

THOMAS DRAKE - Former National Security Agency senior executive, whistle-blower

JESSELYN RADACK - Former Department of Justice ethics adviser, whistle-blower

US ARMY COL. ANN WRIGHT (ret.) - Former State Department diplomat, whistle-blower

DAVID HOUSE - Friend of Bradley Manning's, co-founder of BMSN, Activist

September 30th, 5:00pm to 7:30pm