My sister sent me this email today (I just flew back from Mpls yesterday so I'm unpacking at school now):
Since I'm sure you're not doing much today (moving all your belongings is a cinch), can
you make me a list of groups I should march with during the RNC?
I've thought of Code Pink, but I'm kinda stuck otherwise. Everyone else seems to be an
anarchist. I want some feminist action.
What do you think of Code Pink?
Anybody have any suggestions? Has anyone demonstrated with Code Pink before and can offer some advice?
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Oh geez. I'm gonna be in the Twin Cities area during the RNC, but I don't have plans on doing any protesting (yet). So this post will be a big help to me as well. Sorry I can't offer anything, though.
i protested the rnc in 2004, i wasnt with an organization though, i just went with kids from my school. maybe you could check up on contacting the local NOW chapter?
Just curious, why are you protesting? is there a specific issue, or do you just want to protest?
also, imho if you want to protest as a feminist Code Pink would not be your best choice, they seem mostly focused as an anti-war organization.
Here is what I've found thus far. These are not all feminist organizations, but they seem interesting possibilities.
The Liberty Parade. Not a protest but apparently a "big rolling art explosion" on Nicollet mall in downtown Mlps.
www.libertyparade2008.com
Sunday, August 31st. 1:00-3:00 pm
March on the RNC. Anti-war protest.
Assembly at 11:00 am at the capital. March to Xcel
www.marchonrnc.org
Monday, September 1st.
14 Women. Move screening. Explores advantages and disadvantages of being a female politician in today's political climate.
http://www.vita.mn/event_detail.php?event_id=63491
Tuesday, September 2nd. 12:30-3:30pm.
My favorite, although not during the RNC.
Planned Parenthood fundraiser with Garrison Keillor, Mayor R.T. Rybak, and Mayor Chris Coleman.
$75 donation gets you a ticket.
September 12th. 5:30-7:00 pm.
http://www.ppaction.org/ppmsd/events/afev208/details.tcl
Plus:
A ton of things going on for Code Pink. Here is their calendar.
http://codepinkalert.org/article.php?id=4287
Thanks Kar! I'll repost your info.
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