EVENT ADVISORY: March 15 World Without War: A Day of Resistance and Hope

Submitted by kelly on Fri, 02/15/2008 - 11:25am.
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For Immediate Release
Thursday, February 14, 2008

Contacts:

Kelly Campbell, American Friends Service Committee
503-230-9427, kcampbell@afsc.org

Rachel Larson, Physicians for Social Responsibility
503-274-2720 rachel@oregonpsr.org


EVENT ADVISORY

March 15 World Without War: A Day of Resistance and Hope

Action Camp, March and Rally to mark 5th anniversary of the war in Iraq as Portlanders say “Stop the War, Bring the Troops Home Now!”

(PORTLAND) After five years of war in Iraq, the PDX Peace coalition and numerous other groups and individuals are organizing  “World Without War: a Day of Resistance and Hope” to be held on Saturday, March 15th at the South Park Blocks.  The day will bring Oregonians together to resist the war with a rally and march through the streets of Portland along with a full day of workshop, exhibits and performances hosted by dozens of Portland area peace and justice organizations.

Where: South Park Blocks (SW Park and Madison), Portland, Oregon
When: Saturday, March 15, 2008
10:00-6:00 Action Camp featuring workshops, exhibits, performances, music
2:00 Rally and March
 
Advance interviews with speakers and organizers are available.
 
For more information visit www.pdxpeace.org
 
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PDX Peace is a coalition of organizations and individuals in the greater Portland, Oregon area building a movement for peace and justice. Our immediate and vital goal is ending the war in Iraq and bringing US troops home. We are committed to US policies based on democratic principles, human rights, and nonviolent resolution of conflict.