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What
is Next for the Anti-War Movement
The rising tide of the anti-war movement cannot be
ignored. Monday's New York Times editorial signifies that a growing section of
the political establishment fears the dynamic rise of the U.S. anti-war movement,
and is deeply concerned that Bush's rush towards war will have a destabilizing
impact on the political system as a whole. The race towards war is not a response to a military
situation. On the contrary, it is purely political. It is not that the purported
danger posted by Iraq is growing more grave and more imminent with each passing
day. What is growing everyday is a massive anti-war movement at home and abroad.
Even if all the military preparations are not complete, the Bush administration
is likely to begin the war sooner rather than later in order to preempt the
rising tide of anti-war sentiment. Bush is in a race for time. We are in a race for time
as well. Now is the time for the movement to intensify activity at the local and
regional level as part of worldwide anti-war movement. A.N.S.W.E.R. ACTION PLAN: ------------------------------------------------ JANUARY 29 Bush's State of the Union address will be a "war
speech." The speech has one function: to prepare the population for war.
That night, Bush will dominate the air waves and the media coverage. The very
next day, however, it is crucial that people demonstrate in cities and towns
throughout the United States in coordinated actions to show that the people
reject Bush's State of the Union message. In New York City, there will be a demonstration
beginning at 5 pm on January 29 in Times Square. Possible locations for rallies
include the Federal Building, other federal government facilities, or in a
crowded central shopping area (actions can be held during the day or in the
evening). High schools and college activists should also consider actions at
their school on January 29. Please keep the A.N.S.W.E.R. informed of activities
in your area so that they can be posted on the web site. Email info@internationalanswer.org
with details. ------------------------------------------------ On January 18, the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition called for
the U.S. movement to support the call issued from the European movement for mass
anti-war demonstrations on February 15. There will be demonstrations in
thousands of cities across the country and around the world on February 15.
A.N.S.W.E.R. joins with UFPJ and hundreds of other organizations who will be
mobilizing for the NYC action. The February 15 protest will be part of the Week
of Anti-War Resistance from February 13 to February 21. WEEK OF ANTI-WAR RESISTANCE FEBRUARY 13: Teach-ins, forums, and youth and student
action on the 12th anniversary of the deliberate destruction of the Amariyah
Bomb Shelter. On this day in 1991, the U.S. unleashed an unprecedented massive
assault, a pinpoint attack by two precision missiles launched from a stealth
bomber against an air raid shelter. Hundreds and hundreds of young people,
mainly children, and some of their mothers, were incinerated in this calculated
effort to terrorize the Iraqi people in the Gulf War. FEBRUARY 14: New York City Teach-in from 9 am to 4 pm
on Building an anti-war movement that connects the struggle against war on Iraq
with the fight for social and economic justice and civil rights at home,
followed by an Indoor Rally from 7 to 10 pm on Linking the struggle against
corporate globalization, war, militarism and racism. FEBRUARY 15: Stop the War through mass resistance and
protest in New York City and around the world. Support self-determination for
the people of the Middle East! The European movement, which initiated the call
for this day of actions, has sent requests to U.S. peace groups, including
A.N.S.W.E.R., to call for actions in the United States. United for Peace has
initiated a mass mobilization in New York City, which we support, and we also
encourage and support regional and local actions in solidarity with actions that
day in Europe and around the world. FEBRUARY 16-20: Local picket lines, rallies, teach-ins,
collection of signatures in the People's Anti-War Referendum (www.VoteNoWar.org)
FEBRUARY 21: Take to the streets to fight war and
racism on the anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. Coordinated Day of
Resistance, including student anti-war walk-outs from hundreds of high schools
and colleges, and other acts of non-compliance. Youth and students have marked
this important anniversary with militant protests on a range of issues for the
last thirty-five years. Malcolm X embodies the spirit of struggle against
militarism and the racist establishment. Honor his life and legacy the right way:
Resist! Youth and Student A.N.S.W.E.R. will be providing leaflets, posters,
stickers and other resources for the February 21 actions. DOWNLOAD FLYERS at IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ORGANIZING IN YOUR COMMUNITY,
fill out the "Week of Resistance" organizing form at: **********
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