Saturday, September 29 from 9:00am to 3:00pm
University of D.C. Auditorium - Washington, D.C.
The current crisis requires a thoughtful and dynamic response. Those committed to genuine democracy, justice, and a sustainable and peaceful society are looking for every opportunity to come together, deliberate, and decide upon a common agenda for addressing the crisis.
The IMF/World Bank meetings have been postponed, and the long-prepared-for Mobilization for Global Justice protests have been called off. Nonetheless, thousands of individuals plan to travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in anti-war activities.
We ask those planning or considering a trip to Washington D.C. this week to join in participating in our conference, which is a project of the Green Party of the United States Steering Committee and of the D.C. Statehood Greens. It's purpose is to assist Greens and allies in organizing our contributions to the larger anti-war, pro-democracy, anti-racist, and social justice movements.
Confirmed Speakers Now Include:
A) PROGRAM
9-11am - Keynote Speakers - "A Democratic Response to the Crisis"
* Kit Gage - National Coalition to Protect Political Freedom
* Anita Rios - Green Party of the United States, Co-Chair
* Sam Smith - Progressive Review
* Chris Toensing - Middle East Research & Information Project
11-Noon - Panel Discussion - "Electoral Politics in these Times"
Noon-1pm - Breakouts
- Media & Message
- Coalitions
- Direct Action
1-3pm - Open Forum on the Crisis
Open Mic and/or a Roll Call of States
2-3pm - Regional Caucuses & National Communication
3pm-on - Further discussions as required and as space permits
B) PURPOSE
The current crisis requires a thoughtful and dynamic response. Those committed to genuine democracy, justice, and a sustainable and peaceful society are looking for every opportunity to come together, deliberate, and decide upon a common agenda for addressing the crisis.
The IMF/World Bank meetings have been postponed, and the long-prepared-for Mobilization for Global Justice protests have been called off. Nonetheless, thousands of individuals plan to travel to Washington D.C. this week to participate in anti-war activities.
We ask those planning or considering a trip to Washington D.C. this week to join in participating in the upcoming event:
This conference is a project of the Green Party of the United States Steering Committee and of the D.C. Statehood Greens. It's purpose is to assist Greens and allies in organizing our contributions to the larger anti-war, pro-democracy, anti-racist, social justice movements.
C) CONFERENCE SITE
The Organizing Conference will take place on the University of the District of Columbia campus at the UDC Auditorium. The Auditorium is building 42 at UDC campus, which is located at 4200 Connecticut Ave, NW. The UDC campus is located off of the Metro Red Line Van Ness - UDC stop.
D) FOR MORE INFORMATION
Please remain alert for further updates as they become available throughout the week. Additionally, you may check the Green Party of the United States website on a regular basis for updated information. The website is located at: http://www.gpus.org/
If you need lodging in D.C. and have not yet arranged for a place to stay, please contact the D.C. Statehood Green Party at: mlivingston@greens.org
If you have specific questions regarding the conference that are not addressed here or on the website, and which require an immediate answer, please contact: steve@citizenpolicies.org
E) PUBLIC DEMONSTRATIONS
Those participating in "The Green Party: A Democratic Response to the Crisis" national organizing conference will also have several opportunities to take part in public expressions throughout the weekend. These include an interfaith prayer service at 7:30pm on the night of Saturday, September 29th, and a mass peace demonstration organized by the D.C. Peace Center at 11am on Sunday, September 30th, beginning at Malcolm X Park. Greens will participate in both of these events.
