I'm looking for any information on caravans or whatever going to DC on the 20th. i don't know many people in chicago otherwise i wouldn't be asking this on a message board. but if anyone has any information, let me know. thanks. -mike

-- mike p (edelweisspirate@aol.com), March 20, 2002

Answers

Hi, Mike!

Here is the info. Hope I got all the HTML right.

To facilitate maximum attendance at these important protests, the Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism and other groups are organizing buses both for those who can only attend the April 20th protest and for those who can attend April 20-22. Both sets of buses will depart at 5 pm, Friday, April 19 from Chicago's Grant Park (on Columbus Drive between Monroe and Jackson).

Tickets are sold on a first-come, first-served basis, and are non- refundable. Meals are all on your own. For those staying April 20-22, housing is also on your own. Please make checks payable to "8th Day Center for Justice," write "DC bus" in the memo section, and mail to CCAWR, c/o 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606-5013. For more information, please call Dorothy or Kathleen at the 8th Day Center for Justice, 312.641.5151. Tickets are also available from Illinois Peace Action (312.566.9780, ask for Angela).

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Bus Registration Form

____ I want to go to the April 20th protest only. Buses leave Friday 19th at 5 p.m., go directly to the protest, and then return directly back to Chicago following the protest (approximate return time to Chicago: 9 a.m., Sunday, April 21). Enclosed is a check for $65.

____ I want "the grand tour"! Travel to the April 20th protest, and return to Chicago immediately following the April 22nd protest vs. Arial Sharon (approximate return time to Chicago: 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23). Enclosed is a check for $85. Lodging for Saturday and Sunday nights is on your own. For inexpensive housing suggestions, please send an e-mail to CABNstopthehate@aol.com with the phrase "DC Housing Alternatives" in the subject line.

____ I am unable to pay the full amount, and would like to apply for a scholarship. I am able to pay $_____ and would like to attend (choose one):

____ April 20th only

____ "The Grand Tour" - April 20-22

Please note that no full scholarships are available.

____ Enclosed is a $___ contribution to the scholarship fund.

____ I cannot go to DC, but please use my contribution of $___ as a
scholarship.

Name (please print!!): Street Address: City/State/ZIP: E-mail: Telephone numbers:

Please make checks payable to "8th Day Center for Justice" and write "DC bus" in the memo section. Mail checks and complete registration forms to: CCAWR, c/o 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606-5013. Sorry, but we cannot accept credit card orders.

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Basic DC Protest Information

Saturday, April 20th

International Answer Coalition: Assemble 11 a.m. at the White House, march past the Justice Department and then meet up with the other coalition rally.

Peace Response Coalition: Gather at 10:30 a.m. on the southwest side of the Washington Monument (Sylvan Theatre). There will be a rally beginning at 11 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m., at which point there will be a march to the U.S. Capitol, followed by a concluding rally.

Sunday, April 21st

National Mobilization on Colombia: Rally - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., location t.b.a.

Monday, April 22nd

National Mobilization on Columbia: Solidarity March & Nonviolent Direct Action, 7 to 9 a.m., location t.b.a.

Protest Ariel Sharon and George Bush - 7 p.m. at the annual conference of American Israeli Public Affairs Committee (specific location t.b.a.)

-- Jane Yes (janeyes@bust.com), March 21, 2002.

Ooops, I screwed the form up. Here it is in printer-friendly mode:



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Bus Registration Form

____ I want to go to the April 20th protest only. Buses leave Friday 19th at 5 p.m., go directly to the protest, and then return directly back to Chicago following the protest (approximate return time to Chicago: 9 a.m., Sunday, April 21). Enclosed is a check for $65.

____ I want "the grand tour"! Travel to the April 20th protest, and return to Chicago immediately following the April 22nd protest vs. Arial Sharon (approximate return time to Chicago: 3 p.m., Tuesday, April 23). Enclosed is a check for $85. Lodging for Saturday and Sunday nights is on your own. For inexpensive housing suggestions, please send an e-mail to CABNstopthehate@aol.com with the phrase "DC Housing Alternatives" in the subject line.

____ I am unable to pay the full amount, and would like to apply for a scholarship. I am able to pay $_____ and would like to attend (choose one):

____ April 20th only

____ "The Grand Tour" - April 20-22

Please note that no full scholarships are available.

____ Enclosed is a $___ contribution to the scholarship fund.

____ I cannot go to DC, but please use my contribution of $___ as a
scholarship.

Name (please print!!):

Street Address:

City/State/ZIP:

E-mail:

Telephone numbers:

Please make checks payable to "8th Day Center for Justice" and write "DC bus" in the memo section. Mail checks and complete registration forms to: CCAWR, c/o 8th Day Center for Justice, 205 W. Monroe, Chicago, IL 60606-5013. Sorry, but we cannot accept credit card orders.

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P.S. I am going to DC - hope to see you there!

-- Jane Yes (janeyes@bust.com), March 21, 2002.

I'm going to DC with others that will serve as street medics. It appears that we will be driving in a small caravan.

-- Kevin (SOLITARYLEFTIST@aol.com), March 21, 2002.

I got word that the Illinois Peace Action ride (bus? vans?) will be a bit cheaper than the Coalition buses, so you might want to call Angela first before sending out that form.

People seem really psyched for A20 - I think it could really recharge our movement. Mayday's gonna do that, too. I have a feeling that things will be different this year than they were last fall.

-- Jane Yes (janeyes@bust.comxx), March 21, 2002.

I received an e-mail today that said there was going to be A20 actions in several other countries in solidarity with protests in DC ! It appears that A20 is going to be a MAJOR event that may start building a real national movement against the "war without end" that Bush and the oil companies want.

-- (dare2struggle@subDimension.com), March 27, 2002.