Come to NYC for the RNC [pretty please]

The Republican National Committee has, for the first time in their 150 year history, selected New York for their Convention from August 29-September 4, 2004. In a shallow attempt at exploiting the lives lost at the World Trade Center, the RNC has pushed the Convention date to September. We have witnessed two unjust wars, at least one American life lost each day overseas, a depressed economy, the collapse of the dollar, $87 billion to boost war profiteering, the closing of our firehouses, a health-care crisis, millions of children being left behind, and now this. We say, Enough!

When the vote does not place in power those who represent the will of the people, democracy must be taken to the streets. This administration's choice of New York City, historically known for its diverse population, its welcoming of immigrants from far off lands, and its radical politics will prove to be their biggest mistake yet.

Downloads: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/downloads.html
Housing and Transportation: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/housing.html
Direct Action Handbook: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/daction.html
Local Directory: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/directory.html
Media: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/media.html

And the brand new
Visitor's Guide: http://www.rncnotwelcome.org/visitorsguide/index.html

The Republican National Convention is scheduled to be held from August 29th - September 4th at Madison Square Garden, 34th Street - between 7th and 8th Avenues. (map)

Timeline

* June 28-July 5: Earth First! National Gathering in Maine.
Contact: maineef [at] yahoo.com
* July 26-29 Democratic National Convention meets in Boston, Massachusetts.
* Summer-Wide: Democracy Summer. 100 days of democracy in action.
* August 20-22: Life After Capitalism Conference. New York, NY
* August 23-27: Bushville Tent City and Homeless Encampment
* August 25-27: Food Not Bombs World Gathering, NYC
* August 27: Critical Mass Bike Ride, NYC
* August 29: Republican National Convention is scheduled to begin, Madison Square Garden
* August 29: United for Peace & Justice calls for worldwide march
* August 30: Poor People's March-sponsored by the Still We Rise Coalition
* August 30: The Poor People's Campaign's March For Our Lives- 4PM, United Nations, 45th & 1st Avenue. Sponsored by Kensington Welfare Rights Union.
* September 2: Bush expected to receive Republican renomination
* September 2: United for Peace & Justice Protest called
* September 4: RNC ends - a total failure!