Embassy Protection Collective, January 21st 2020
More important updates:
No War on Iran
The world is mobilizing for a Global Day of Action to Stop the War on Iran on January 25.
There are now 22 countries and 170 cities worldwide planning actions. In the United States, there are actions in 41 states and 132 cities. Find more information and register your action here.
The Strange World of Juan Guaido
Juan Guaido continues his sad charade and is now touring the world pretending to be the president of Venezuela and sadly, leaders of the countries he is visiting are playing along. He was protested yesterday in the United Kingdom by the Hands Off Venezuela UK group. There are rumors he may come to the US. We will let you know if he does and we'll plan to protest him.
Embassy Protectors on Tour
The four Embassy Protectors who are facing federal charges are going on tour in the lead up to their jury trial on February 11. They'll be in NJ, NY, PA, and CT from Jan. 24 to 28, in Amherst, MA on February 1 and in Washington, DC on Feb. 10. More details here.
The trial is coming soon. Read the latest about the Trump administration trying to prevent the jury from knowing any of the facts about why the protectors were legally in the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, DC. The Embassy Protectors are asking people to attend the trial in support.
Jan. 29 at 9:30 am is the pre-trial hearing where the judge will decide what the jury will be allowed to know.
Feb. 11 at 9:00 am is the start of the trial.
Both will take place at the Prettyman Courthouse, 333 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington, DC, Room 22-A. Judge Beryl Howell. Please give time to go through security. Sit on the left side of the courtroom as you enter unless it is full. There is a cafeteria on the first floor.
Stop the Sanctions
The United States is using deadly sanctions against almost a third of the world's population. These sanctions, which hurt the most vulnerable by raising food prices and limiting access to medications, are illegal under international law. The new Sanctions Kill campaign is organizing to educate and mobilize to stop the sanctions. The first set of actions is March 13 to 15. Learn more here.
Solidarity with Palestine
Palestinians in Gaza have been demonstrating for their right of return every Friday for almost two years. Israeli snipers have responded to the demonstrations by murdering over 200 people, including media, medics, and children, and wounding over 18,000. Palestinians are calling for a global week of solidarity actions March 24 to 30. Find information on how to participate here.
Upcoming conferences
February 21 to 23 - United National Antiwar Coalition - People's Forum - New York City - Learn more and register here. This conference will focus on connecting militarism, racism, and the climate crisis. There will be panels on sanctions, defending our movement and impacting elections plus workshops and the movie "Gaza Fights for Freedom" followed by discussion with the producers Abby Martin and Mike Prysner.
March 28 to 29 - International Conference Against Imperialism - Larnaca, Cyprus - Hosted by the World Peace Council and the Coalition Against US Foreign Military Bases. Learn more and register here.
Let's make the 2020's the decade we end US imperialism and embrace peace.