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Save the date! Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) National Conference WHEN: November 13-14 WHERE: Pace University in New York City WHO: All campus antiwar/anti-occupation committees are invited to attend and all interested antiwar individuals and organizations are welcome as well. We are an independent, democratic, grassroots network of campus-based antiwar committees. Check us out at: www.campusantiwar.net HOW: (See details below for registration info) WHY: Whatever the outcome on November 2nd, one thing is certain: the carnage in Iraq will continue, because both major presidential candidates are committed to continuing the occupation. That's why we need to keep organizing right on through the election. As we speak, the US military is carrying out a major offensive against strongholds of the Iraqi resistance, with continual air strikes and artillery attacks on Fallujah in particular. The horrific toll in Iraqi civilian lives may never be known. At the same time, US soldiers face over 80 attacks every day. Recently, an entire platoon of 19 soldiers in Iraq refused to carry out an extremely dangerous mission – and the military is cracking down on their dissent because it represents widespread feelings of discontent within the armed forces. Even if the US succeeds in intimidating and shutting down the Iraqi resistance for a while, the seething discontent and anger at the occupation will provide a constant source for its renewal and resurgence. As long as the US military occupies Iraq, there will be a resistance fighting for independence, and there will be carnage. In this context, our side needs to get organized to fight for ending the occupation of Iraq. That's why the CAN National Conference is crucial. After seeing which militarist gets elected on November 2nd, we must get down to the work of plotting out a political strategy and a tactical course to grow our campus committees and increase the profile of the movement to bring the troops home. DETAILS: This conference will feature plenary sessions where activists from all across the nation can share their experiences and discuss the state of our movement and future directions for organizing. In addition, there will be workshop sessions covering topics such as: The Political Fallout of the Election The Possibility of a Draft The Next Targets of Empire: Iran and North Korea The Nuts and Bolts of how to put on a successful antiwar event Make sure to check in on the website for updates as the agenda and the program get finalized: www.campusantiwar.net TO REGISTER: We need people to register ASAP so that we can plan for the number of participants. Please send an email with the following info to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Name: Address: Telephone: Email: Name of Antiwar Group/Member campus: How many of you are coming?: How many of you need housing? (any allergies?): Do you need CAN's help to get to NY?: TO HELP: We want as many people's input in planning the conference as possible. If you can help with planning the details of the conference, please send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED], and we will plug you into the organizing. Also, PLEASE send this announcement out to as many antiwar people, groups, and lists that you are on, particularly if you know any other students or campus committees. ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Make a clean sweep of pop-up ads. Yahoo! Companion Toolbar. Now with Pop-Up Blocker. Get it for free! http://us.click.yahoo.com/L5YrjA/eSIIAA/yQLSAA/MknplB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VTJP/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
