Healthcare Not Warfare–Rally in Austin October 17
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009Saturday, October 17, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE RALLY
Texans will rally on the eighth anniversary of the invasion and occupations of Afghanistan/Iraq to challenge the government to end those wars and focus on national priorities such as healthcare and the economy. The rally will include speakers, musicians, Iraq veterans, health care professionals, religious leaders, peace activists and families affected by lack of healthcare and the impacts of war. Confirmed speakers and musicians include: Roscoe Overton, President, Austin Center for Peace and Justice, Dr. Jim Rigby, Pastor, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Charlie Jackson, Founder, Texans for Peace, Medea Benjamin, Co-founder, Code Pink, Joe Carr, John Ramsey and Will T. Massey. Join with your fellow Texans to help bring an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan while standing up for healthcare and jobs for all.
Location: Austin City Hall, Cesar Chavez and Lavaca
Sponsored by Texans for Peace, CodePink-Austin, Austin Center for Peace and Justice, and other peace/social justice groups. More info: Heidi at 565-2244 or [email protected]
