For today's Iraq Moratorium Day diary, I wanted to do something a little different. Instead of writing a call to action, I was thinking it'd be interesting to talk about ways to participate.
So please use this diary as an open thread to share what you plan to do that day or any ideas you might have.
{but if you haven't heard about Moratorium Day yet...}
Iraq Moratorium Day is a DIY, grassroots effort to mobilize everyday people against the occupation. Here's the description from the website:
The slow motion train wreck that is the occupation of Iraq grows more nightmarish by the day. In 2006 the American people voted to bring it to an end. But the political process is moving glacially at best. We must force the media and the politicians to recognize just how angry and how massive anti-war sentiment in this country has grown.
It's time for the Iraq Moratorium.
The Iraq Moratorium will be an escalating, monthly expression of determination to end the war. Commencing Friday, September 21st and continuing the Third Friday of every month thereafter, we will encourage people to make a break with business as usual.
One of the cool things about Moratorium Day is that it's so open --- there are TONS of ways to participate and it's totally up to you to choose how.
Some ideas listed on the website:
- Wear and distribute black ribbons and armbands
- Refrain from buying gas
- Pressure politicians and the media
- Hold vigils, pickets, rallies, and teach-ins
- Hold special religious services
- Coordinate events in music, art, and culture
- Host film showings, talks, and educational events
- Organize student actions: Teach-ins, school closings, etc.
Or make up your own!
How will YOU participate?
And don't forget to sign the pledge!