Saturday, March 28: Join in the National Day of Solidarity with the RNC 8! Protect our Civil Rights

[annm4peace]

The street battles that took place in St. Paul, Minnesota over the course of the Republican National Convention are now a memory–battles hard won by those brave protesters who defied the thousands of police and National Guard in place throughout the Twin Cities to guard what is most precious to those in power: law and order.

DEFEND THE RNC8!

This case is pivotal! If the RNC8 are found guilty, this will serve as a precedent for prosecuting those who organize in their communities to resist the systems of greed and exploitation that threaten us all.

Therefore, money is crucial. Lawyers, investigators and expert witnesses cost money. The estimated cost of the trial is $250,000. Though none of us have that kind of money just lying around, the price becomes more manageable if we all kick in.

This call comes from a national support network for the RNC8. From New York to Santa Cruz, Grand Forks to Houston, and all places in between, solidarity is everywhere. Join us!

Minneapolis–St. Paul:
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
Serenade Susan Gaertner:
Deliver petitions to drop the charges to Ramsey County Attorney and DFL gubernatorial candidate Gaertner’s office
Meet at 3:30 outside Ramsey County Government Center–West, 50 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul

Click here for more details
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
Tour de Fletcher: a bike ride reclaiming the sites of Bob Fletcher’s raids
plus a sliding scale lunch, activities and surprises.
Gather at 10:30 at Powderhorn Park, Minneapolis; lunch around 12:30 at Walker Church, 3100 16th Ave. S., Minneapolis
Click here for more details


Baltimore, Maryland:
Film Showing benefit for the RNC 8
Terrorizing Dissent and The Potentiality of Storming Heaven, plus discussion about resistance to state and police repression
Thursday, March 26, 10pm
Maryland Institute College of Art, Brown Center room 320
1300 W Mount Royal Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
Hosted by Baltimore Resistance to Electoral Conventions
For more info: baltimoreresistance (at) riseup.net

Denver, Colorado:
Defend the RNC 8!
Terrorizing Dissent film screening, discussion, vegan treats, cool posters, and a lecture by Indi Butler
Saturday, March 28th, 7pm
CAVP office @ 304 Elati St, Denver

Grand Rapids, Michigan
Defend the RNC 8!
Vegan chicken and waffles benefit brunch, Terrorizing Dissent film screening, discussion and updates
Saturday, March 28th, 1pm
Bloom Collective, 1134 Wealthy St. SE, Grand Rapids

Iowa City, Iowa
Screening of “Terrorizing Dissent”
followed by discussion of the RNC 8 case and the issues of government and police represssion more generally. $5 donation welcome.
Saturday, March 28, 4-6pm
Iowa City Public Library room E “upstairs”
123 South Linn St., Iowa City, IA 52240
Hosted by Wild Rose Rebellion

Kent, Ohio:
Terrorizing Dissent screening/discussion
Wednesday, April 1st, 7pm
Room 317 of the Student Center, Kent State University
E. Summit St. & Risman Dr., Kent, OH
Contact: [e-mail]

Madison, Wisconsin:
Screening of “Terrorizing Dissent” - plus potluck, discussion, and updates
Saturday, March 28th - 7pm potluck, 8pm movie and discussion
Donations welcome $5-10 sliding scale, no one turned away for lack of $$$
Madison Infoshop, below Nature’s Bakery (outdoor screening/BBQ if weather permits!)
1019 Williamson Street, Madison, Wisconsin 53703
[phone] for more info

New Haven, Connecticut:
Terrorizing Dissent (Part 3) screening, discussion, and bake sale/vegan pizza sale with TJ’s Vegan Pizza Collective
Friday, March 27th, 7-9pm
$5-15 suggested donation (nobody turned away)
Unitarian Universalist Society of New Haven
608 Whitney Avenue
Hosted by the Elm City Infoshop

New York City:
Cinema (Exciting RNC Protest Footage!), Snacks (Delicious & Vegan!) & Speakers (Short & Sweet! Learn about the RNC8 & the current state of Domestic Terrorism Laws)
Saturday, March 28th, 7pm
$5.00 donation
The Change You Want See Gallery
84 Havemeyer Street, Storefront, Brooklyn, NY 11211
Trains: L to Bedford, J to Marcy, G to Metropolitan

Philadelphia:
Monday, March 23:
Terrorizing Dissent movie screening and discussion
6:30 pm
2307 N. Fawn St (near Dauphin and 12th, 4 blocks north of the Tyler building)

Saturday, March 28:
TNBT pre-party and RNC8 t-shirt release
8pm to 12
for details/more info email [e-mail]

Portland, Oregon:
Wednesday, March 25
Pizza Benefit for the RNC 8!
Delicious homemade vegan pizza straight from the recipe book of the old Spokes Pizza Collective (RIP) in Minneapolis. You know you want some, so come get some! Proceeds to the RNC 8. Show some solidarity!
7pm
Red and Black Cafe
400 SE 12th avenue at Oak, Portland

Thursday, March 26
Benefit show for the RNC 8
9pm, $3 donation
Plan B: 1305 SE 8th Ave., Portland
(click for flyer)

Viroqua, Wisconsin:
RNC 8 Fundraiser
with screening of Terrorizing Dissent part 3, discussion, potluck and friends!
Friday, March 27th, 7-9 pm
GreenMan Music Hall in the Viroqua Public Market
215 South Main Street
Viroqua, WI 54665


http://rnc8.org/get-involved/m28/

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[annm4peace]

1. you can download Terrorizing Dissent for free and have a house party

what happens to the rnc8 will set precendent what happens for future organized protests.
this includes strikes.

[Phoebe Loosinhouse]

2. For those who are unaware

The Minnesota AG is choosing to prosecute these guys as domestic terrorists under the Minnesota Patriot Act.

[annm4peace]

3. thanks for letting others know

I just had to share the creative event happening here.

This first week of spring, get on your bike in solidarity with the RNC 8! Reclaim the sites of last fall's RNC raids in the Tour de Fletcher.

Join us on this legal, fun ride visiting and reclaiming the sites of Sheriff Bob Fletcher's pre-emptive raids. Put the brakes on bogus terrorism charges! There'll be activities, speakers, surprises, and more ways to ride with the RNC 8, eight members of our community facing possible prison time in response to their effective political organizing. Whatever the weather - we ride together!

Here's the schedule - Come for all or part of the day:

* 10:30am: GATHER @ Powderhorn Park in Minneapolis, by the rec center
* RIDE to...
o 3500 Harriet Ave.
o 3240 17th Ave.
o 2301 23rd Ave.
* 12:30 (approx.): LUNCH at or near Walker Church, 3100 16th Ave. S - a sliding scale fundraising event for the RNC 8 legal defense. After lunch, if you're up to it...
* 2:00: RIDE to 949/951 Iglehart Ave and 627 Smith Ave (the convergence space) in St. Paul
* Stay tuned for possible events in the evening!

Brought to you by Friends of the RNC 8, CRASS (Community RNC Arrestee Support Structure), the RNC 8 Defense Committee, and supporters like you!

For more info on the RNC 8, including background, legal updates and downloads: http://www.rnc8.org
Other events on the National Day of Solidarity: http://rnc8.org/get-involved/m28 /
Contact Friends of the RNC 8: [e-mail]