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LOCAL Things You Can Do To STOP THE WAR

1. Get Information

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Ten Reasons to Oppose War in Iraq - Take the time to print this flyer in PDF format and distribute to workplaces, schools, libraries, churches, and other gathering places. This pamphlet is a great tool to introduce people to the argument against war and a call to action.

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Ten Things You Can Do To Stop The War On Iraq from Global Exchange

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Talking Points - This flyer is a good anti-war resource for discussion on  Iraq.

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Common Myths in Iraq Coverage -- This "Action Alert" by Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting (FAIR) helps track errors in Iraq reporting. 

2. Attend a Vigil - Go here for the latest information on the weekly anti-war vigils.

3. Help with leafletting area stores and other locations. Post flyers about anti-war events at area colleges, churches, clubs, and libraries.

> Join a leafleting campaign to spread information against the war coordinated by the national group MoveOn.org 

4. Call the White House to express your opinion -

> The Bush White House has an "Iraq opinion line" for you to call. So call and give your opinion of the proposed war in Iraq. The line only accepts calls from 9-5 EST., Monday thru Friday. Just call the White House at 202-456-1414 and ask for the "Iraq opinion line". A machine will detain you for only a moment and then a pleasant live operator will thank you for saying "I oppose" or "I approve." It will only take minutes. Note: The line is closed for calls on weekends.

> Call Elected Officials. Tell them to Let the Inspections Work! Making a call today is a great way of supporting the hundreds of meetings that happened yesterday. All you need to do is call your Representative's office and ask him or her to sign on to the Sherrod Brown "Dear Colleague" letter on Iraq. This letter from Congress basically asks the President to "Let the Inspections Work" -- it's Congress taking up our petition. The letter will be sent at the end of the day, so it's urgent that you take a few minutes to call now. If your Representative has signed the letter (see the list attached below), you can call to thank him or her for taking a stand on this critical issue. You can reach Congressman Dennis Moore at Local Phone: 913-383-2013 DC Phone: 202-225-2865

5. Calendar - Go here for a complete listing of area events focusing on conflict in the Middle East, including the campaign to stop war against Iraq.

6. Donate to the KC Iraq Task Force.

7. Conduct a house video party. Borrow one of six videos focusing on the impending war with Iraq and host a discussion. Invite friends and family. 

8. Fast for Peace - One Day Each Week for the Duration of the War

Why? Resistance: The Bush Administration would like us to go on with our lives as usual. However, life is anything but usual for the Iraqi people, our troops and their families. Fasting from food and other consumer products, including the media one day a week is an act of resistance, saying “we will not ignore this!” 

"Fast for Peace" Flyer: MS Word format | Adobe PDF format (please download, copy, and distribute the flyer to colleges, libraries, workplaces, clubs, and other locations)

We Need Your Help! (< click to volunteer)

Come together and organize against the U.S.’s ‘endless war’ 
and act for real security and social justice.

 

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Help needed to get the word out - distribute literature and get petition signatures at progressive activities at events you know about! Call us to pick up flyers and petitions to distribute. (816) 931-5256.

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Help develop creative methods to oppose war and work for justice and real security -Want to help plan some Street Theater / Giant Puppets? Do you have other ideas?

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Expand the movement against war  Can you talk with your clergy and get them to speak out?

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Want to be learn how to make a presentations against the war on Iraq - contact us!

 

Contact the AFSC (816) 931-5256 or the Iraq Task Force 913-334-7462