Jan. 20 - "Not Our President!" Bay Area Actions

January 20, 2005
Not Our President!
Not in Our Name!

On January 20, the day that Bush is inaugurated, we must send an undeniable message of opposition to this administration and their entire agenda. From coast to coast, it must be made clear that Bush does not speak or act in the interests of the great majority of people here and around the world, that the direction of this government is profoundly immoral and illegitimate, and that there is a resistance that refuses to be stifled and swept under the rug. We are growing and we are determined not to stop until we forge a different future. The world needs to hear that people in this country will not acquiesce to these crimes committed in our name. January 20th is a chance for the people to re-energize and re-commit to doing all that can be done to stop this course of war and repression.

Across the country people are coming out in creative and bold ways to declare "Not Our President!"

JAN. 20 IN THE BAY AREA:
A full day of resistance to Bush and all he represents!

7 am: Greet the morning commuters declaring "Not Our President!" with banner drops and banner holds at highway overpasses and major intersections all over the bay area from San Jose to Santa Rosa! Claim a corner with your friends, step out in front of your school, stand at your favorite intersection (never alone!) or call us to hook up with our banners!

10:30 am: Not In Our Name Sonoma County will be protesting outside the Federal Building in San Francisco. At the time of the actual swearing in (11 am) there will be a mock inauguration and we will turn our backs on Bush in synchronicity with the protest in Washington, D.C. At the time when Bush takes the oath of office, we will shout a collective NO!

4 pm: Join Not in Our Name at Powell & Market. We will march down Market Street to the rally at SF Civic Center.

5 pm: "Stop the War! Fight the Right!" march and rally. Gather at SF Civic Center. Join the Not in Our Name contingent--look for earth flags, red "Not Our President!" signs and banners.

JAN. 20, ALL DAY LONG

• Wear a white ribbon of mourning for those who have lost their lives to the Iraq War
• "Not Oue Damn Dime!" Don't spend a dime on January 20! Spend your time and contribute to the growing resistance to the Bush Agenda and all it represents!
• "Turn Your Back On Bush!" Wherever you are, write your message on your back and with your office, or friends, turn your back! and TAKE A PICTURE to send in to info@notinourname.net
• Declare NO - wherever you are! Put the poster in your window! Create a climate of resistance!

GET INVOLVED

We need to build communities of resistance. Not In Our Name is calling on everyone to start getting together on a regular basis with like-minded friends, family members, classmates and co-workers. Share sources of independent news. Watch progressive films and documentaries. Discuss what is going on in the world and what we all need to do to change it. Network with others by staying in touch with Not in Our Name through email or sending a rep to an occasional meeting. That way we can move quickly and decisively at a moment's notice when the world needs us to act.

THIS WEEKEND

March to Defend Women’s Rights & Health
Saturday, January 22 ~ 10am
Powell and Market, San Francisco

Jan. 22 is the 32nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. On the same day, thousands of anti-choice extremists plan to march in San Francisco. Join the counter rally and march to defend women's rights and health! Gather at 10am, Powell and Market. March at 11am to the Embarcadero. Event endorsed by Not in Our Name Bay Area. More information at indybay.org and jan22action.riseup.net.

Resistance Cinema
Sunday, January 23 ~ 3pm
Parkway Pizza/Pub Speakeasy Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland.

Jan. 23 Resistance Cinema continues at the Parkway with “Another World is Possible” and "Liberty and Justice for All"—along with other short films of resistance produced and presented by local independent filmmakers. 3pm at the Parkway Pizza/Pub Speakeasy Theater, 1834 Park Blvd., Oakland. Free admission.

Not in Our Name
3945 Opal Street, Oakland CA 94609
www.notinourname.net

phone: 510-601-8000
email: bayarea@notinourname.net
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