Texas Labor Against the War

* What: The acclaimed “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit, a project of the American Friends Service Committee, returns to Austin with a new focus–that of displaying combat boots representing the fallen among our Texas soldiers. Additionally, civilian shoes will symbolize the deaths of Iraqi men, women, and children caught in the war’s grip of violence. A hospitality tent will be on site, for active military and veterans (and their families), and veterans are asked to wear their medals in solidarity with the fallen.

* Where: Auditorium Shores West, Lake Lady Bird, 950 West Riverside.
* When: September 12,13, and 14, from 7:00AM to 7:00PM. Special candlelight vigil, Saturday September 13th, from 6:30 to 7:30PM

* Who: A coalition of Austin groups and individuals, from Physicians for Social Responsibility to the American Friends Service Committee, the Austin Center for Peace and Justice, Texans for Peace, CodePink Austin, Veterans for Peace, and others. For the full list, see the website, http://eyeswideopenaustin2008.org/

* Why: To bring a much-needed focus to the deaths of so many individuals, both civilian and military, and honor their lives now lost, and to explore the history, cost, and consequences of war.

Note:In case of rain, please check the website or call 512-857-0080 for updated information on our location. We still need volunteers for early morning shifts. Please send an email to [email protected] if you’d like to help.