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« Tuesday June 23, 2009 »
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Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Stop the Wars and Occupations!

Building an opposition to the US wars in
the era of the Obama administration

Tuesday, June 23, 6:30 PM

6:30 PM - Pizza and Refreshments
7:00 PM - Roundtable Discussion

Encuentro 5
33 Harrison Avenue, 5th Floor, Boston, MA

In a lopsided vote, the U.S. House of Representatives on May 14, 2009
approved the Obama administration's request for $97 billion for U.S.
military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan.  Palestinians
continue to suffer the devastating consequences of U.S. support to the
unending blockade of Gaza. It is in this context that the National Assembly
to End the Iraq and Afghanistan Wars and Occupations will be held July 10-12
to initiate an education and mass action campaign. Join us in a discussion
of strategy for building the antiwar movement locally, regionally, and

Start: 7:00 pm

Ridgely will be sharing her stories, photos and reflections about her recent trip to Gaza as a member of a humanitarian delegation invited by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNWRA). Ridgeley’s delegation focused on aiding the children of Gaza who have suffered through 22 days of war and 2 years of blockaded borders. Waltham Concerned Citizens is sponsoring the event. For more information call Gene at 781-899-6230.

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