When: Sunday, September 21
Time: 11:30 AM
Where: West Central Park (location to be announced)
We are at a crossroads, faced with a climate crisis that threatens to end our world as we know it. We can’t afford the greenhouse gas emissions from the way we live and from war and preparations for war. We must end the fossil fuel energy economy which war protects.
VFP and IVAW who want to march together please wear black t-shirts with the VFP or IVAW logo on the front. We want to have a uniform, sharp appearance. Veterans will be meeting on Sept. 21 prior to the march in West Central Park (location to be announced)
VFP Contact: Tarak Kauff
takauff@gmail.com
845 679-3299
IVAW Contact: Matt Howard mattwhoward@ivaw.org
646 723-0989
The specter of nuclear war still hangs over the world. US policy is the main obstacle to effective global action on climate change, world peace, and nuclear disarmament. Peace, antiwar and environmental activists must join together for immediate action!
The Peace and Justice contingent will assemble at 10:30 am for a rally on Central Park West north of Columbus Circle.
Confirmed speakers:
Bill McKibben
Tom Hayden
Medea Benjamin
Father John Dear
VFP and IVAW’s Margaret Stevens
Erica Violet-Lee of Idle No More
Music by Emma’s Revolution, Dar Williams, and Holly Near.
We go to New York to demand that the US government:
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Stop wars for oil
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Redirect military spending to fund green jobs and sustainable infrastructure
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Stop the Keystone pipeline project, fracking and offshore drilling
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Move to abolish all nuclear weapons as required by the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
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Stop blocking proposals for effective international action on climate put forward by developing countries
Be sure to check out the Climate Convergence conference at Empire Community College Friday, September 19 and Saturday, September 20, with keynote speakers including Naomi Klein and many more. To keep updated visit their website, convergeforclimate.org
Reserve Bus Tickets Now: peoplesclimate.org/transportation
Sign Up with the Peace & Justice Hub:
peoplesclimate.org/peace
Look for VFP flags and banners.