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    S U B S C R I B E T O D A Y !

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    P e a c e a n d J u s t i c e The Peace LetterWashi gto Peace Ce ter

    Buildi g Our Mo e me t

    The DC Pri ciples

    The Reality o the Grou d

    This statement came out of a workshop at the 2010 USSocial Forum in Detroit entitled "DC's Not Your ProtestPlayground" and hosted by the Washington Peace Center. Itwas expanded through the Metro DC Social Forum in 2011. Itestablishes a framework to working in DC towards sustainedmovement building in the nations capital and beyond.

    The District of Columbia is the nations capital andtherefore a lightning rod for national organizing. It isalso the home of 600,000 people who deal day-to-day

    with the consequences of many of the important issuesthat are protested downtown. There is often a greatdivide in DC between locally and nationally focusedgroups even though these groups encounter the samedif culties, require many of the same resources andoften have similar goals. This leads to competitionfor attention, attendees, media, and support, whileduplicating efforts. There are often class and racedivides between local and national organizers, addingto the power dynamics and complicated relationships.

    We hope that national organizing can strengthen localcapacity to improve social conditions, organizing andmovement building in DC, rather than sapping energyand causing divisions within the movement. We thinkits possible to continue to support important andinspirational national protests while also empoweringDC communities in order to strengthen and unify ourmovement as a whole.

    WORkInG In SOLIDARITY In DC

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    F.A.Q.s o Ris i gArrest at the Capitol

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    Get Trai ed a dTrai Others

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    The DC Pri ciples

    Vol. 48, No. 2 Founded in 1963Fall 2011

    Every issue being protested in thenations capital that is global, national,or local can be seen rst-hand in thecommunities of the District of Columbia.

    DC organizers know our communities in away that organizers from outside cannot.

    DC organizers are engaged in long-term andstrategic organizing to build peace and justicein DC, which has immense inequality.

    DC organizers know the congressional scheduleand rules better than almost any outsider.

    DC organizers are trained, skilledand experienced in our craft.

    DC organizers face massive unemployment,gentri cation, and rising costs of living.

    DC is not a state and therefore does nothave 10th amendment protections, federalvoting rights, or true self-determination.

    DC organizers remain in DC dealing withfallout or retaliation by authorities, includingthe police, long after the mass mobilizationmoves on and protesters go home.

    DC has a population of over 600,000 people inthe city limits and 5.4 million in the metro area,and national organizations bus in people forevents that only a handful of locals show up for.

    Often, national mobilizations use the time,energy and resources of DC organizers,who serve as a de-facto host community, atthe expense of crucial local organizing.

    There must be a way to utilize the organizingpower and hopeful energy that goes intonational mobilizations to leave the host cityspeace and justice movements stronger.

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    image by: DC 51 ColleCtive

    J US T I C E

    J US T I C E

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    Editor: Dany SigwaltLayout and Design: Alice OllsteinCover Art: Mark PerkinsCenterfold Art: Elise Desiderio

    o m sshe Washington PeaceCenter provides

    d c , s c sd c for those working

    for positive social change anda world free from oppression.We strengthen the impact

    of the peace and justice movements by:

    1) Fostering greater collaborationamong activist groups

    2) Bridging the gap between global, national& local issues and communities, and

    3) Providing the material supportto achieve these goals.

    Based in Washington, DC, we have beenworking to achieve peace and social justice since1963. We envision a world based on respect forpeople and the planet that is achieved throughnonviolence, peace and social justice.

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    The Washington Peace Letter is publishedbiannually to support local, nationaland international struggles againstoppression. It seeks to present analysisof current events, covering informationnot available in corporate media.

    Peace Letter items are copyright-free and maybe reproduced. Please give us credit and sendus a copy if you do use the Peace Letter!

    S ss s: The Peace Letter welcomessubmissions of articles, announcements,letters to the editor and artwork fromthe progressive community. Contact usat f @w s p c c .

    C d b d m s: PedroCruz, Robby Diesu, Ese Ehmerhi, Jay Forth,Katherine Fuchs, Lacy MacAuley, Paul Magno,David Thurston, Marie Soveroski & Jane Zara

    S ff:Sonia Silbert, Director & Dany Sigwalt,Program Manager, Helga Herz Peacemaker

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    Washi gto Peace Ce ter1525 newto St nW

    Washi gto , D.C. 20010Pho e: (202) 234-2000

    i fo@washi gto peacece ter.orgwww.washi gto peacece ter.org

    From the Director:Movement building is hard work. Were up against bigenemies with lots of resources and institutional might corporations, military contractors, oftentimes our own

    elected leaders. But so often as activists, our energyand time is sucked into internal disputes with peoplewho are supposed to be on our side. People who agreewith us on our vision, might disagree on tactics, or may just be dif cult to communicate with. Whatever thecase, more often than not, disagreements within ourown movement drain and discourage activists fromworking towards the world we know we need.

    At the Washington Peace Center, it is part of ourmission to build collaboration and communication

    among activist groups, and particularly trying tobridge the gap between local and national issues andorganizing. This issue of the Peace Letter is dedicatedto that how to have a more productive and effectiverelationship between locally- and nationally-focusedgroups working for peace and justice in our action-packed hometown, Washington, DC.

    We hope the tools, ideas and input from experiencedorganizers contained within these pages will make youthink about new ways to work in solidarity with others,to connect your issue to both international and localstruggles for justice and to think strategically aboutorganizing a uni ed movement.

    Its what we at the Peace Center think about everyday, and we know its tough work. If you have anyfeedback or thoughts on this issue, please let us know!Movement building may be dif cult, but we know thatit is the way to build the change we need for a worldfull of justice and free from oppression.

    If you agree, I hope youll use the slip on page 11 andsupport the important work of the Washington PeaceCenter. And thank you for all you do!

    i s d ,

    Sonia Silbert

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    ON BUILDING BRIDGES..."In a coalition, some partnerscan work to educate othermembers and get them to signon and support an initiative.For example, we got unionsto endorse proposals thatdont necessarily connect totheir speci c mission, butnevertheless affect the membersof the communities. We try tobuild long-term relationshipsbetween people so that theyunderstand each othersissues across organizations

    and across the city. We do itin small ways, like sendingletters, testifying at a hearing,turning out for an action." m ck z b s, DC J s w J s c

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    Washi gto Peace Ce ter Board a d Staffat our summer pla i g retreat.

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    Movement work is hard. Making sure werealize the importance of diversity is key tomaking our movements sustainable. Whendoing work in DC, this understanding is

    magni ed in light of the many race and classdynamics that residents can't escape in anyfacet of our lives, let alone organizing.

    Learning about factors that prevent successfulsocial justice work, such as racism, classism,sexism and other systems of oppression, iskey to building the world that we want to see,in DC and beyond. The Washington Peace

    Center has an entire page devoted to helpingyou expand your anti-oppression analysis:w s p c c .

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    CHECk YOURSELF!

    DC organizers will be consulted in thedecision making process in a meaningful

    way before nalizing major decisions. The opinion of DC organizers will hold

    extra weight in informing decisions that willneed to be made for actions within DC.

    National organizers will consult localorganizers before planning events in our city.

    National organizers do their best to coordinatewith and support local organizing in the DCarea, knowing that empowering our localmovement is building the movement as awhole. This includes asking local organizersthe best way to support their work andincluding locally-organized events and actionsin the calendar for out-of-town activists.

    National organizers will think about theconsequences of their actions and decisionson the local movement and our attempts tostrengthen peace and justice in the DC area.

    National organizers will attempt to leave theDC activist community stronger than whenthey came, knowing that there will always be a"next action" that will need similar resources.

    One measure of success of any actionheld in DC will be whether or not localorganizing has been advanced by the actionin a substantial and measurable way.

    When hiring organizers or trainers, such jobs be opened rst to local organizers. Theyalso have priority within the hiring pool.

    When DC organizers are hired or paid for workthat they be paid a living wage with bene ts.

    DC statehood be recognized by those whocome here in protest of other issues.

    Organizers should realize that one-time events whether mobilizations or direct serviceopportunities have only a limited impact andsustained commitment is what is needed tomake change. Given that most national activistsarent able to make that sustained commitment

    in DC, local organizers should be asked andtheir opinions respected as to the best use of thetime and effort of national groups. This mightnot always be the ideal volunteer opportunityor action that was envisioned while at home,but will have more of an impact and strengthenpeace and justice work for the long-term.

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    As DC Orga izers/Acti ists,we as :

    Tangible ResouRces

    Stages, sound systems and bullhornsfor a sliding scale donation. Discountedblack/white and color photocopies.

    Arts and Activism Guide - A guide oforganizations, artist collectives, regularevents, and books/resources relating toarts and activism in the DC metro area.

    DC Permit Process - Where to go toget legal permits for your event.

    Events and Meeting Space - Where tond space for your event or meeting.

    FAQs About Risking Arrest at the Capitol- What to expect when you're resisting.

    Law Enforcement Agencies in DC -How to identify some of the variousgroups of police in the city.

    Legal Support for Direct Action - Documentsand organizations that will help you knowyour rights and your legal support.

    Mass Housing Resources- Where tond housing for your group in DC.

    Printers - Help nding eco-friendly and Union places to make

    yers, posters and t-shirts.

    Outdoor Locations for Events - DC

    area parks for events and rallies. Sustainability - How to live

    greener in the DC area.

    Training Resources - Places to get trainedand agendas for doing trainings yourself.

    Van Rental Companies - Find placesin the DC area to rent vehiclesto transport your group.

    FinD theSe reSourCeS!

    w s p c c . (202) 234-2000

    As DC Orga izers/Acti ists, we offer: Know-how

    Knowledge and experience dealing with themany different law enforcement agencies,risking arrest in DC and the legal process.

    DC organizers know the congressional scheduleand rules better then most any outsider.

    An intimate, logistical knowledge ofthe geography of DC that can help to

    maximize impact locally, nationally,and globally while minimizing cost.

    Knowledge and immense experience with permitapplications for the myriad of jurisdictions in DC.

    A network of local organizers, trainers, artists,etc., who can connect with your organization,both local allies and potential ally movements.

    Direct access to the 5.4 million peopleliving in the DC metro area.

    THE DC PRInCIPLES

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    Visit www.washingtonpeacecenter.org/legal orcontact the Peace Center or the National Lawyers Guild

    for more information:

    DC C p f n l w s g d:Often available to do brie ngs and trainings for groups considering

    actions. The NLG can also provide support and legal assistance for thecourt process, if appropriate.

    2000 P Street, NW #415Washington, DC 20036

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    F.A.Q.s o Ris i g Arrest at the CapitolQ: What should we expect when planning anaction on Capitol Hill?A: Doing actions in the Capitol Building

    has more risks of severe charges than inCongressional of ce buildings. You cant touchthe Supreme Court steps with any signs of

    protest (including buttons!). To nd hearingschedules, go to www.capitolhearings.com.

    Q: What can you do in a Congressionalhearing?A: You are legally permitted to wear a t-shirt

    with messaging in Congressional hearings(except those of the Judiciary Committee). Youcan hold up small papers with your messagingin hearings, but you may get kicked out - youcan not in the House, you can in the Senate (itsup to the discretion of the chairperson of thecommittee if he or she will let you stay).

    Q: We want to do a sit-in in a congressional

    of ce. Will we get arrested?A: If you do not leave after warnings are given by Capitol Police, you will be placed under arrest for Unlawful Entry (refusal to leave after

    being requested by the staff-person in chargeof the of ce). This is a misdemeanor, not aserious charge but one which will involve atleast a couple of court appearances. (You cantpost and forfeit a ne for unlawful entry).

    The congressional staff may allow people tostay in the of ces--depending on whether theyare friendly or not.

    Q: If arrested, will people be held overnight?A: In all likelihood, they will be given acitation release, and court date to return to DC

    Superior Court. If they are from out of town(Balt-Wash area) they MAY be held overnight,to see the judge the next day.

    Q: What would be the charge?A: Unlawful Entry (full information online).Since the congressional of ces are public

    property, you can request a jury trial for thischarge (which for activists can be another

    opportunity to publicize the issue, etc.). Eventhough the congressional of ce is a public

    place, if you refuse to leave after beingrequested by the staff-person in charge, policecan place you under arrest.

    Q: If people want to draw attention bydoing something on the Hill without gettingarrested, what would you suggest?

    A: Many groups often use signs and rallies,or request a permit for a rally in locationssuch as Upper Senate Park. US Capitol Policewill process the permit request. If groupsrally without obtaining a permit in advance,that may constitute demonstrating withouta permit on Capitol Grounds. But if you areoutside, rather than inside the buildings, youmay be able to have some impromptu rallies.

    Q: Will people be asked to pay a ne? Howmuch? What are the consequences? A: For unlawful entry, you must come back

    to court: there you may be able to reach adiversion agreement with the US Attorneysof ce, which may include community serviceand a stay-away from the congressionalof ce. If defendants successfully completethe diversion agreement, their case will bedismissed and there will be no conviction ontheir record.

    If you are in the congressional of ce hallways,rather than inside the of ces themselves,the charge could be Unlawful Assembly or Disorderly Conduct and you may be able to postand forfeit a ne on the same day. This meansyou could pay out of the system and wouldnthave to see a judge or have a court date.

    *PLEASE NOTE: Some of this informationwill not pertain to being arrested by

    jurisdictions other than Capitol Police. Contact the Peace Center if youre not sure whose

    jurisdiction youd fall under, for assistancewith training, or for legal support.

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    The Peace Centerwebsite has a Directory of over 300local progressive organizations!

    Check it out to build our movement:

    washingtonpeacecenter.net/activist-entries

    SPECIAL THAnkS TO Ann WILCOxOF THE DC nATIOnAL LAWYERS

    GUILD FOR COMPILInG!

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    Get Trai ed:

    DC Jobs With Justice: Washington, DC DC-JWJ is a local social justice coalition that offersmonthly trainings to local activists in collaboration withEmpower DC.www.dcjwj.org ; (202) 974-8224

    Training for Change: Philadelphia, PA Training for Change provides skills-based trainings thathelp groups stand up more effectively for justice, peaceand the environment. Their website also has many greatresources and agendas for leading your own trainings ona variety of topics.www.trainingforchange.org ; (215) 776-8444

    Wayside Center: Faber, VAA vibrant center where activists, organizers and other

    justice-loving folks come together for education, training,

    socializing, rest, renewal, healing, fun and whatever else it takes to grow and be nurtured into a movement powerful enough to create the world we want to live in.www.waysidecenter.org ; (434) 263-5115

    Highlander Center: New Market, TN

    Highlander serves Appalachia and the South with programs designed to build strong and successful social-change activism and community organizing led by the

    people who suffer most from the injustices of society.www.highlandercenter.org ; (865) 933-3443

    Trai Others:Washington Peace Center: DCWe have agendas for many different topics on our website that you can download and use, particularly for legal and media trainings.www.washingtonpeacecenter.org/training

    Organizing for Power An excellent collection of agendas and tools for trainingson everything related to power, strategy and organizing

    for social change and liberation. Created by Lisa Fithian,long-time activist, former WPC Coordinator and currentWPC Advisory Council member.organizingforpower.wordpress.com

    Fi d a trai er:Washington Peace Center, DC:

    We have a network of trainers we can reach out to in theDC Metro area.www.washingtonpeacecenter.org ; 202-234-2000

    On our website we have more alternatives listed for where to get trained and resources for doing trainingsyourself.

    Check out: www.washingtonpeacecenter.org/training

    STREnGTHEn THE MOvEMEnT BY EMPOWERInG InDIvIDUALS

    F U n D R A I S I n G R E S O U R C E S

    Indiegogo & KickstarterProject based fundraising websites that allowyou to post a video about your project and solicit& process donations. Mainly for arts-based

    programs, but community-based organizationshave also raised funds successfully. No nonpro tdesignation required (but is helpful to avoidtaxes).www.indiegogo.com ; www.kickstarter.com

    Network For GoodOnline fundraising and e-organizing resourcesand training. www1.networkforgood.org

    Foundation CenterA place to research grants and foundations.Also provides free and not-so free trainings attheir of ce and online. Has a great library.www.foundationcenter.org ; (202) 331-1400

    Grassroots Institute forFundraising TrainingOffers lots of articles, resources andtrainings on how to survive withoutfoundations.www.grassrootsfundraising.org ;(510) 452-4520

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    WASHInGTOn PEACE CEnTERreSourCeS For you!

    The W ashington P eace c enter provides strategic resources for activistorganizations and individuals (that means YOU!) including:

    sound systems for activist events ($25-100 sliding scale) stages: two 2x4x8 platforms ($25-100 sliding scale) bullhorns and small portable speaker (donation requested) we can send out your press release to our media lists political movies to borrow for activist events scal sponsorship for projects and start-up organizations

    To use these resources, contact us at(202) 234-2000

    orf @w s p c c . .

    on our WebSite o z g d :Information on over 300 DC-area activist organizations. ac s a C d :The most comprehensive calendar of progressive events in the DC area. ac s a e : Sign up to receive highlights from the upcoming

    week's calendar along with articles and online activities. o r s c g d : With details on topics covered in this paper and more!

    DC'S EvEnT AnD MEETInG SPACES FOR ACTIvISTSt t r f b d Price: Free (for nonpro ts)Public Welfare Foundation, 1200 U Street NWNeighborhood: U StreetTelephone: (202) 965-1800 ext. 302Email: [email protected]

    S . S p s C cPrice: Sliding FeeNewton and 16th Street NWNeighborhood: Columbia HeightsTelephone: (202) 232-0900Email: [email protected]

    P s h sPrice: Sliding Fee1658 Columbia Road NWNeighborhood: Adams MorganTelephone: (202) 232-5483Email: [email protected]

    S k f v d d b ksPrice: $20/hr

    2714 Georgia Ave NWNeighborhood: Howard/ShawTelephone: (202) 234-4755Email: [email protected]

    e c C a s C cPrice: $20/hr733 Euclid Street NWNeighborhood: Columbia Heights/HowardTelephone: (202) 462-2285Email: [email protected]

    a S s C c , uPrice: from $65/hr1500 Harvard Street NWNeighborhood: Columbia HeightsTelephone: (202) 332-5266 ext. 109Email: [email protected]

    F s C(a C c f S )Price: $65/hr1640 Columbia Road NWNeighborhood: Adams MorganTelephone: (202) 328-0072

    m p C C cPrice: $75/hr474 Ridge Street NWNeighborhood: Mt. VernonTelephone: (202) 638-7373Email: ChurchOf [email protected]

    F s t l C cPrice: $100/hr501 4th Street NWNeighborhood: Gallery PlaceTelephone: (202) 737-4859Email: [email protected]

    t a c tPrice: $100/hr1901 Mississippi Ave SENeighborhood: Shirpley TerraceTelephone: (202) 889-5901Email: [email protected]

    J s p b CPrice: $150/hr2437 15th Street NWNeighborhood: Columbia HeightsTelephone: (202) 462-7275Email: [email protected]

    b s s d P sPrice: $200/hr2021 14th Street NWNeighborhood: U StreetTelephone: (202) 332-6432Email: [email protected]

    F f s w d s, www.w s p c c . /sp c s

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    O ne o the deepest ironies o theUnited States democratic system isthat its capital is swarmed with activistsseeking to access the power o the seato the ederal government which DCresidents have no access to. Heres a shortbreakdown o DCs unrepresented status:

    Te District o Columbia is the only capital city in the world in which residentslack national level voting rights.

    DC residents are required to pay both DCincome tax and ederal income tax, withoutreceiving the same ederal representationthat other US citizens are entitled to.

    In the case o a ederal government shutdown (an increasingly real threat in these times),DCs city-run and unded services would alsobe required to shut down (like trash collection).

    As a state, DC could bring in morethan 2 billion dollars a year in additional

    revenue, allowing the local government tocut taxes, ully und schools, and improveMedicaid services. Free rom Congressionaloversight, the DC government could alsobecome more e ective and more e cient.

    Prominent legal scholars, including PeterRaven-Hansen, rom George WashingtonUniversity, and Jason Newman, romGeorgetown, agree that Congress has thepower to make DC a state. In acing thesechallenges, DC has moved to gain moreautonomy over the years; in 1960 residentsgained a voice in presidential elections.

    I n 1973 the Home Rule Act was passed, which allowed DC residents to elect theirown Mayor and City Council. However,all legislation that the city council passesmust be approved by Congress. Lackingthe sel -determination that is key tothe democratic system, here are a ew examples o legislation Congress re used

    to allow DC government to pass: Needle exchange programs (DC now has the highest rate o HIV in the US). Funding abortions or low-income

    women using city tax revenue (as a riderin the national budget agreement). A city-wide ban on handguns.

    H istorically, DCs systematicdisen ranchisement comes out o a historyo racism and segregation. As a predominantly A rican-American city, the establishment was unwilling to grant the DC residents ullcitizenship even years a ter the Civil RightsAct o 1963. DCs lack o ederal representatiois marred in a history o racism and bigotry.

    For these reasons, both historical andcurrent, Washingtonians ask that visitorslearn about the reality o DCs status as anunrepresented district. When utilizing theresources o organizers and activists in DC,also realize that Statehood is a constant fght,and one that requires allies solidarity to win.

    "From apartheid to the MLK holiday, Washingtonians have made these issues a big part of their lives.We breathe the same air as those ambassadors in those embassies, so the more resources we have the better."

    P s n z , e p w DC

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    DC STATEHOOD: A PRIMER FOR ACTIvISTS

    As a sign of solidarity, please speak to your elected representativeand educate your allies about the issue of DC Statehood.

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    WPC Update:Pro idi g All the Tools We need to Cha ge the World!

    As Occupations have swept the nation this fall, theW ashington P eace c enter was poised to play an importantrole of providing resources, experience and organizationalsupport to build power on a grassroots level at OccupyDC.We have helped train hundreds of people in facilitation,consensus-building, nonviolent direct action and more,contributing to a movement that is strengthening a newgeneration of activists.

    To mark the tenth year of the US occupation of Afghanistan,we collaborated with many groups to host War Voices,a unique forum discussing the impacts of ten years of thewar on terror on Afghanistan and the US. We also heldcoordinating meetings between the organizers of Stop the

    War Machine at Freedom Plaza and local organizers tofacilitate logistics and communication.

    Our sound systems, stages and bullhorns have been used almost two dozen times so far this fall for avariety of important actions, including the Tar Sands actions at the White House, protesting the proposedoil pipeline from the Canadian Tar Sands to the Gulf Coast; the Troy Davis protests and rallies, as well asthe day of remembrance after he was killed; press conferences about the Secure Communities legislation inDC; and much more.

    Internally, we are pleased to welcome on Dany Sigwalt as our Program Manager and Helga HerzPeacemaker. We also completed a strategic planning process this summer, clarifying our mission andlaying out our goals to guide our work for peace and justice over the next three years.

    Through it all, we kept our online calendar updated with dozens of new events a week and served as aresource to many activists organizing mobilizations in the DC area.

    We strive to provide all the tools we need to change the world, and the world seems to be changing.

    Please join us and help make the difference!

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    We Tha ou For Your Support!

    Program Ma ager Da y Sigwalt, Director

    So ia Silbert a d olu teer Sam Meise bergat the Freedom Plaza Occupatio .

    Why do the DC Principles Matter?or z r sp k o t

    "A lot of national groups come to DCwithout making good use of localresources. Collaboration would be somuch better for everyone. Somehow,though, you just end up missingeach other like ships in the night."

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    "By connecting local and national issuesyou expose the fact that the systemsrun really deep. Theres an intrinsicconnection between national issues,such as military spending, and the factthat we dont have enough money toprovide food for single mothers."

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    "DC symbolically is important asthe seat of government. People feelownership over DC that they dont overother cities. Theres a lot of pressureon these local organizers to take onthese national issues, and theres notthe same level of expectation fromorganizers in other cities because youdont have every day being exposedto such intense political activity."

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    "Local groups should be saying,'Yes, we want national groups tocome here. We want to participate inthat. We want a seat at the table, buthere's the rules we also want to playby. This document should never bedead. It should always be living."

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