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NATO, the U.S.-led military alliance behind the 11-year war in Afghanistan, will be holding its annual meeting in Chicago the week of May 13th-20th. Peace and justice activists in Chicago are planning a large, family-friendly march on May 20th from Grant Park to McCormick Place, where the summit is being held. Please join us on the bus from Madison to Chicago for Sunday's march! We leave the UW-Madison Memorial Union at 8:30am and return by 8pm the same day. Click here for details and to reserve your ticket. |
“Dissent is Not a Crime: Two Subpoenaed Activists Speak Out” – Madison
5/14 Sat 1 – 3 pm “Dissent is Not a Crime: Two Subpoenaed Activists Speak Out” – Madison. At St. John’s Lutheran Church, 322 East Washington Ave, just off the Capitol Square. On September 24, the FBI raided the homes and offices of peace activists in Minneapolis and Chicago. They seized computers, phones, documents and other personal items. The FBI has also been contacting other activists in an ongoing investigation of alleged "material
support of foreign terrorist organizations." At this point 23 citizens have been issued subpoenas to testify before a Grand Jury in Chicago. Refusal to testify can result in a grant of immunity followed by jail for contempt if the refusal continues. The federal prosecutor can also issue criminal indictments leading to trial.
All welcome to hear the stories of two dynamic and courageous women from neighboring state, Meredith Aby and Sarah Smith, peace and social justice activists who have been involved in this assault on our civil liberties. Sponsored by Madison Pledge of Resistance. For info, contact Bonnie Block or Joy First – bblock@charter.net or joyfirst5@gmail.com.

608-250-9240, Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice, 122 State Street, Suite 405A, Madison, WI 53703, Send an email to the office info@wnpj.org.