March and Rally Against the War in Iraq

Submitted by Aimee Mobley Turney on Mon, 11/14/2005 - 11:10pm.
11/19/2005 - 12:00pm
11/19/2005 - 4:00pm
Event Description:

Major march and rally against the war in Iraq (rescheduled from September 25, when Rita hit). Organized by a coalition of more than 25 peace, justice, and religious groups.  The Progressive Populist Caucus is one of the sponsors.

  • US forces are killing Syrians on the Iraq-Syria Border.
  • The US is consolidating power in Iraq with a dubious constitution and rigged elections.
  • Right wing leaders in the US are calling for the overthrow of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela.
  • Mobilize your communities now!!
  • Target the profiteers, media outlets and military recruiters that support this empire!!
  • Don't just march, organize for direct action.
Gather at noon in Market Square downtown at 300 Milam. Then march at 12:30 to Houston City Hall for a rally featuring performers, speakers, and chants demanding that U.S. troops be pulled out. Bring signs and banners that reinforce the event message.

To receive via email an event flyer in pdf format that you can download, reproduce, and distribute, contact Herb Rothschild, 713.861.2492, escramble('herbertrothschild','hotmail.com');">escramble('herbertrothschild','hotmail.com');.

For other information, another contact is David Smith, 832.692.2306, escramble('dsmith2740','houston.rr.com');">escramble('dsmith2740','houston.rr.com');.

Watch for additional announcements as the date draws closer at http://houston.indymedia.org

Event Contact Name:
David Smith
Event Contact Phone:
832.692.2306
Contact Email Address for Event:
dsmith2740@houston.rr.com
Location
Market Square Park
300 Milam St
Houston, TX, 77002
See map: Google Maps