Monthly Archives: March 2008

ACTIVATE, “Good Press,” and Organizing

The issue of the media has come up in various discussions within Students for a Democratic Society (SDS). There seems to be a general sense among many SDS members that our actions should be “media friendly.” The idea is that … Continue reading

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ACTIVATE Endorses Direct Action Strategy for the DNC

ACTIVATE (Grand Rapids SDS) has endorsed the direct action strategy for protests at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) put forth by Unconventional Denver. We encourage other groups to do the same.

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SDS: Endorse (and participate in) the Strategy to Shutdown the RNC!

ACTIVATE (Grand Rapids SDS) has issued a “call to action” for Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) chapters across the country to endorse and participate in protests aimed at shutting down the Republican National Convention (RNC) in the Twin Cities … Continue reading

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March 15 Protest Video

Here’s a short video of the March 15 protest produced by our friends at Mediamouse.org:

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Report Back on the March 15 Antiwar March

On March 15th, 2008, over 200 people came out to Heartside Park from Grand Rapids and beyond to protest the occupation of Iraq as it enters its sixth year. At around 12:00 PM, informational fliers, posters, and chant sheets were … Continue reading

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Legal Support for March 15 Arrestees

On Saturday, hundreds of people marched through downtown Grand Rapids to call for an immediate end to the US occupation of Iraq. Unfortunately, the Grand Rapids Police Department (GRPD) decided that rather than accommodate this expression of dissent, they would … Continue reading

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Call to Action: Stop the War, Do It Yourself!

As of March 20th, the US will have completed its fifth year of occupying Iraq. This means that over $12.1 billion have been taken from Michigan taxpayers to fund this war. Grand Rapids alone has spent $273.6 million thus far. … Continue reading

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March 15: End the Occupation of Iraq March

Please help us promote the march on the 15th by telling your friends, putting up some flyers, or doing whatever else you can to spread the word! ANTIWAR MARCH: END THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ! Saturday, March 15 – 12:00pm Heartside … Continue reading

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