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The rncnotwelcome.org site is virtually hosted by mutualaid.org. Naturally, mutualaid.org has its own agenda which reads (in their own words) "mutualaid.org is a collective that provides technology services to the radical and progressive communities."

In short, they're just another socialist front organization like A.N.S.W.E.R.

Now I'm even more jazzed about the RNC gathering in New York. Anything that p!sses those jokers off has gotta be a good thing. : )

Don't worry, the FBI will be in their midst, well before the convention.

Calls to Action

The following are various calls to action that have been put out by organizations and coailitions. The calls to action listed here are being made by their respective organizations, and not the Counter Convention website. To discuss these calls to actions and more go to our Organizing Strategies Message Board.

United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ)
Save The Date! August 29, 2004, The World Says No to the Bush Agenda
MASS WORLDWIDE PROTEST DURING THE 2004 REPUBLICAN CONVENTION IN NEW YORK CITY

Not in Our Name (NION)
The Republicans are coming to NYC trying to use the grief of 9-11 to advance an agenda of horrors.
More than a million in the streets saying "NO" to Bush and all he represents!

School of the Americas
Call for Nonviolent Direct Action at the Republican National Convention (RNC).

Still We Rise (Coming Soon)
Still We Rise is a coalition of poor peoples, AIDS, housing and human services organizations calling for a march to bring attention to the plight of people who are most vulnerable to the Bush Administrations policies.

New York Summer - 100 Days of Action
Throughout the spring, we will be reaching out to our neighbors, our coworkers, our classmates, and members of our congregations in open forums to discuss how these policies have affected them and how they are responding. In May, we will launch a calendar that fills the 100 days leading up to the convention with events that highlight our neighbors' efforts.

Chicago - New York
Chicagonewyork.net is a resource for groups in Chicago and surrounding areas who are organizing to go to the RNC protests this next fall.

Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2004 3:39 am Post subject: NYC Hostel info And Camping

I have posted lots of info for out of town visitors to protest the RNC at www.campshutdown.com

Because of the large amount of press etc. from all over flooding into NYC - if you think you will be camping near NYC or going to stay at dormitory style housing offered at hostels (cheaper than hotel) be sure to consider making reservastions this winter! Camping spots are booked far in advance near NYC! :lol:

For some with vans etc. www.campshutdown.com has info on ferry service to Manhattan as sometimes parking at a ferry terminus is cheaper than bringing a vehicle in. Cars get towed easily here and are expensive to retrive. :evil:

When you get arrested...

This is for information only!
Seek real law advice from an attorney.

It's great to be informed though. The NYPD are expert at false arrest and preventive detention so it doesn't hurt to KNOW IN ADVANCE what your rights are! It is a great idea if you are a camper to carry a note card with you with name & telephone number of anyone you'd like to be informed in case you are arrested as the NYPD loves keeping protestors detained overnight! If you have a small card you can pass it to a legal observer if one is present. Some wear day-glo green hats so they can be easily spotted. Also you can just give it to a party you trust. Be sure to put on the card any medications you may need should you get caught in a police sweep.

Check this site later. We will try to organize volunteer helpers for campers to be sure their camp site or vehicle is secure should a camper get jailed.

It is a good idea to write you lawyer's telephone number on your arm as police take your papers when you get processed.
The National Lawyer's Guild number is (212) 679-5100

M27 Coalition's Direct Action page - Lots of legal info.

People's Law Collective

National Lawyer's Guild