[Peace] IVAW in Chicago: Emergency Picket and Press Conference Dec 31, noon at Sen Kirk's office - NO New Year's War - New Action (ICJPE)

[Stuart Levy]

FYI for our inspiration, and in case any on these lists may be in Chicago on Tuesday:  "No New Year's War" demonstration at Sen. Kirk's office, lead co-sponsor of a bipartisan bill that would shoot down current negotiations with Iran and could compel the US to join in any Israeli attack on Iran.   Organized by Iraq Veterans Against the War and Vietnam Veterans Against the War.

The bill is to be introduced Jan 6th, so they are trying to raise opposition to it in advance of that. 

This could be the focus of AWARE's next monthly demonstration, on Saturday, Jan 4th (2-4pm at the usual Main and Neil corner), too. 

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From: ICJPE <icjpe at pjep.org> 
Date: 12/29/2013  01:19  (GMT-06:00) 
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Subject: Emergency Picket and Press Conference Dec 31, noon at Sen  Kirk's office - NO New Year's War - New Action (ICJPE) 
 

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Action Name: Emergency Picket and Press Conference Dec 31, noon at Sen Kirk's office - NO New Year's War

Action URL: http://icjpe.org/actions/Emergency-Picket-and-Press-Conference-Dec-31-noon-at-Sen-Kirks-office-NO-New-Years-War

Action Mini URL: http://pjep.org/e287d

Date: 2013-12-31

Event Time: 12:00 pm

Organization: Iraq Veterans Against the War (Chicago Chapter)

Description: Hello Friends and Supporters of IVAW and VVAW Chicago,

As probably many are aware, the U.S. has been having on-going negotiations regarding Iran's Nuclear program and a tentative agreement to slowly lift sanctions was agreed on between, the U.S. and other world powers. 

Unfortunately, on December 19th, our very own Illinois Senator Mark Kirk backed by the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), introduced a hardline and punitive bill with bipartisan support that could threaten the diplomatic breakthrough and easing of tensions. 

IVAW and VVAW have talked internally about the situation and believe a breakdown at this point could increase the chances of future military conflict. There is a quality article "Where is the Anti-War Left on Iran" on this topic. Like the Syria situation, we think that diplomacy, though imperfect, can provide steps in the right direction and decrease the chances of future conflict between US and Iran. Also, similar to the Syria situation, the American people overwhelming support a settlement with Iran. We believe the peace movement needs to make itself heard at this junction.

With that, IVAW and VVAW are convening and calling for an Emergency Picket and Press Conference on December 31st, noon at Senator Kirk's office, corner Jackson and Dearborn. The bill is being introduced Senate on Jan. 6th, so we are acting asap as to drum up support against this bill and to denounce the politicians supporting it. There will probably be messaging of "Veterans ask Senator Kirk not to ruin the New Year" or "We don't need a New Year's War," etc. We will be finalizing details and begin to announce more broadly tomorrow but if there are organizations who would like to collaborate on these efforts and/or endorse our event, we would welcome such. We are also tentatively planning call-ins to senator before the 6th as well. Michael Applegate of IVAW (michael.applegate at yahoo.com) and myself will be coordinating these efforts so please contact us with questions, feedback, endorsem!  ents, etc!

In Solidarity,

Roberto Clack
312.450.1972

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