March actions to protest U.S. occupation of Iraq

March 19, 2008 is the begining of the sixth year of the U.S. occupation of Iraq. In addition to a major action on March 19 in Washington, DC there are a number of events in New York that will commemorate this infamous anniversary. Here are some:

5 Years of Occupation and Counting: Public Forum

March 12, 2008 07:00-09:00PM

HUNTER COLLEGE,
THOMAS HUNTER BLDG, RM 105
68th St & Lexington Ave

Why the U.S. Isn't Leaving Iraq - Unless We Make Them

Many people on the left agree that the Iraq War is a mess, appears unwinnable for the U.S. – but unclear on how (or when) the war will end. Come to a public forum which will discuss, among other issues, the real impact of the war on ordinary Iraqis – as well as the crisis the U.S. is in - why they will not just abandon the disaster in progress being waged in the name of oil and strategic positioning.

Hosted by David Bliven



March 19:
KNIT-IN

MARCH 19, 2008 at NOON
In NYC: Times Square Recruiting Center, 43rd-44th Streets and Broadway
In WASHINGTON, DC: Veterans Affairs office, 810 Vermont Ave NW

The Granny Peace Brigade welcomes everyone, women and men of all ages to join them as knitters or supporters. As we enter the 6th year of the war on Iraq we will knit for our wounded veterans and their families, and for Iraqi children and their families. Every stitch will be a symbol of our determination to end this war, restoring our nation's priorities to constructive action, responsibility and caring for all.


Candlelight Vigil and Rally

March 19, 2008, 5:30-7:30PM

CHOOSE PEACE, END WAR

Candlelight Vigil and Rally
for 5th Anniversary of Iraq War

March 19, 5:30-7:30 pm in Koreatown
corner of 32nd St. and Broadway
in front of Woori Bank

March 19, 2008 marks the beginning of the 6th year of US war and occupation in Iraq. Bush says US troops are there for the long haul, based on the "South Korea model". As Koreans who believe in peace and justice, we say no more senseless destruction, no more racist war, and sovereignty for the Iraqi people.
Hosted by Nodutdol For Korean Community Development


March 21, 8:30-12:15PM

Good Friday Way of the Cross

Dag Hammarskjold Plaza,
47th St. bet. First and Second Aves.
From Dag Hammarskjold Plaza we proceed to 42nd Street and proceed along 42nd Street to bet. Eighth and Ninth Aves

This year Pax Christi Metro New York is dedicating its 26th annual Good Friday Way of the Cross to the tragedy of the fifth anniversary of the Iraq War. This Way of the Cross is a PRAYER PROCESSION in which we commemorate Jesus' passion and death and his continuing suffering in people today. It is exclusively PRAYER. People wear and/or carry crosses. No banners, posters, signs, or the like are allowed. All are welcome to join us in this Christian Stations of the Cross as a prayerful way to mourn the horrific loss of life and the destruction of nations due to war.

Hosted by Rosemarie Pace

March 22, 2008 12:00-02:15PM

River to River: Join Hands for Peace

accross 14th St.
(Directions: Subways: L,A,C,E,1,2,3,F,N,R,4,5,6)

Noon - We will form a human chain along 14th St in Manhattan between Avenue A and 11th Avenue. Take any subway to 14th St. and you will be directed from there. Bring your signs as we make a strong statement for peace!
1:00 - Both ends of the line (from 11th Ave and Ave. A) will march in towards the center.
2:00 - Commemoration. We will hold flowers and photos of U.S. servicepeople, Iraqis, New Orleans, wounded vets, etc. - the casualties of the War on Iraq. The tolling of the bells will signal the time for 5 minutes of silence and we will end with Taps.

Stay tuned to www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc for maps, leaflets to download, specific meet-up locations of organizations.

Hosted by Leslie Kielson

Max Attendees: 10000 (Currently 33 Registered)

In Brooklyn:

Brooklyn Says No To War

March 19, 2008 6:00-7:00PM

Grand Army Plaza
Flatbush and Eastern Parkway


Brooklyn Says No to War with a march from Grand Army Plaza on Flatbush to the U.S. Military recruiting center, 41 Flatbush (Livingston) 1.2 miles. Meet at Grand Army Plaza at 6pm on March 19. Bring signs and banners. 5 Years of War in Iraq, 5 years too many.

Hosted by Diane Lent