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The Twin Cities Anti-War Committee began in December 1998, with 13 people who committed civil disobedience to protest the bombing of Iraq. We educate ourselves and the community about the injustices of U.S. foreign policy.

The mission of the Anti-War Committee is to organize a broad-based peace and social justice movement which stands in solidarity with those communities, here and abroad, who are unjustly and cruelly affected by U.S. foreign policies. Our values are manifest in our core principles of self-determination for all oppressed peoples and countries, and peace through justice.

We meet Thursdays at 7pm in our office building, at 1313 5th St SE (room 102A or 102B), Minneapolis, Minnesota. New members are always welcome.

Visitors and volunteers can also stop by during our offices hours: Thursdays, 5 to 7 pm 1313 5th St SE, Mpls, room 213.

LOCAL EVENTS

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New Members' Meeting:  Join the Anti-War Committee

THURS, 5/15 @ 7pm @ 1313 5th St. SE, Mpls (Dinkytown), conference room 102A
 Interested in organizing against the war?  Want to build for major demonstrations at the RNC this September?  Come help organize events to stop the war.  New people are welcome every week, but this meeting is designed to be especially for new people.  Questions?  info@antiwarcommittee.org or 612.379.3899. 

IRAQ: Five years of war and occupation with Sami Rasouli

THURS, 5/15 @ 7 pm @ Church of St. William 6120 5th St NE, Fridley
Sami Rasouli is an Iraqi American who has spent the last three years living in the city of Najaf, Iraq and traveling throughout Iraq in his work with the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (MPT). Sami, who has lived and worked for many years in the Twin Cities before going back to live and work in Iraq will talk about "the surge" and the on-going U.S. military occupation, his work for peace and national reconciliation, and the projects of the MPT. He will also share stories of the people he has met and give a first hand account of conditions in Iraq today. Sponsored by: The Social Justice Committee of St Williams. 

Art-A-Whirl with Mizna

5/16 – 18 @ Mizna office, 2205 California Street NE #109A, Mpls.
Visit Mizna in their office and get a chance to see where it all happens during Northeast's Art-a-Whirl.  A complimentary journal for every visitor who mentions this email.  For more information:  http://www.mizna.org

Journal Release Party with invited writer Susan Abulhawa 

5/22 @ 7:30 pm, @ Open Book, 1011 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, $5
Join Mizna to celebrate their publication of Volume 10, Issue 1 of their literary journal—the Family Issue.  See local writers read from their work and join them for a reception.  This event is coupled with the visit of Arab American writer, Susan Abulhawa.  Cosponsored by the Loft, Dunn Bros Coffee and the University of Minnesota.  Mizna is a forum for Arab American art. For more information:  http://www.mizna.org

Mizna: Latitudes Program Featuring Samah Fahmy, Sarah Ahmed, Charlotte Albrecht, Naj Bagdadi, and Saed Kakish

8/21-24, Pangea World Theater, 711 West Lake Street, Minneapolis.  7:30 pm.
Join us for the celebration of Mizna's second group of regranting recipients.  This presentation, directed by Dipankar Mukherjee, is a result of one years worth of workshops and meetings. Mizna is a forum for Arab American art.  For more information:  http://www.mizna.org.

Al-Nakba: Say NO to more massacres of Palestinians!

SAT, 5/17 @ 1pm @ Loring Park, Minneapolis
Al-Nakba, "the Catastrophe", coincides with the anniversary of the founding of the modern state of Israel and the theft of large tracts of Palestinian land. Since Israel was founded 60 years ago, millions of Palestinians have been forced to become refugees and thousands of Palestinians have been killed. This year has been especially brutal on the people of Gaza. Yet the Palestinians continue to struggle for their rights, their land and their resources. This demonstration is to stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people and against U.S. aid to Israel. Organized by the Coalition for Palestinian Rights (CPR) and endorsed by the Anti-War Committee. FFI: Call Sarah Martin at 612-437-0222.

On-going events

Vigil: Stop Israel Now! End US Military/Political Support of Israel

EVERY Friday @ 4.15-5.30pm @ Corner of Summit and Snelling Ave, St. Paul.
As Israel escalates its assault on Palestine and Lebanon, ACT NOW! Called by the Coalition for Palestinian Rights & WAMM Middle East Cmte.

Peace Bridge

Every Wednesday there is a vigil at the Marshall-Lake Street Bridge at 4:30PM to oppose the war in Iraq.
Sponsored by the Twin CitiesPeace Campaign - Focus on Iraq, and Women Against Military Madness.

Volunteers Needed:

Are you willing to help with with data entry, phoning and posting flyers? Come to our weekly meetings and sign-up for whatever you like, or come by during office hours (see above left for times). Student internships are also available. E-mail us or call 612.379.3899.

AWC News Items...

The Anti-War Committee Education Fund, supports some of our work, and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. Please keep us in mind for your charitable giving!

Pioneer Press: War Protesters Removed from Coleman's Office 4/3/07

Anti-war protestsers arrested in Coleman's office and on University Avenue 4/3/07

Protest, Minnesota style 4/3/07

Star Tribune: St. Paul Vows to Protect Protesters' Rights 3/27/07

Fight Back: Anti-war organizers say: “We will march on the Republican National Convention…" 3/27/07

Get the word out: Flyers for upcoming events and background information. You can print them off and help get more people involved.

IRAQ ART PROJECT LAUNCHED
The Iraq Art Project is an initiative of the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (MPT). The Project produces and distributes note cards and posters of artwork by Iraqi artists to promote international understanding and provide financial support to the artists and their families and activities sponsored by the MPT. MPT founder Sami Rasouli has brought original Iraqi works to the United States for some years. The Art Project supports that work by reproducing the art and making it more accessible to the general population. The available products can be viewed and ordered at http://www.northlandposter.com/iraq_art_project.htm.
Anti-War Committee
1313 5th Street SE, Minneapolis, Minnesota
612.379.3899 * info@antiwarcommittee.org

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