Freep Boston

Congressional Black Caucus and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Invite Michael Moore to Address Members in Boston

NEW YORK, July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Filmmaker and author Michael Moore will be traveling to Boston early next week on the invitation of the Congressional Black Caucus and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). While in Boston, Mr. Moore will be honored by the Congressional Black Caucus and plans to address its membership. This event will take place at 4:00 in the afternoon on Monday, July 26th at the Sheraton Hotel in Boston. Mr. Moore will also be on hand for a private screening of "Fahrenheit 9/11" for the members of AFSCME the following day. He will lead the group in a discussion on the important issues raised in the film. This event will take place at noon on Tuesday the 27th at the Coolidge Corner Theater in Brookline, Massachusetts. Mr. Moore will also be addressing a rally held under the banner Take Back America. Moore will speak to the group of five hundred or so progressive activists following an address by former Vermont Governor and Presidential hopeful Howard Dean. This event will take place at 3:00 in the afternoon Tuesday the 27th at the Royal Sonesta in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Of the opportunity to participate in these events surrounding the Democratic National Convention, Mr. Moore said the following: "I'm deeply honored by the invitation to speak before these outstanding organizations. These groups are committed to standing up for the rights of all Americans and their efforts serve as a reminder that we can and must do more to ensure that this country will not stray from the ideals on which it was founded."

For further information please contact Lisa Cohen, +1-310-395-2544, for Michael Moore.

Here are some other people to FReep in Boston at the DNC. The Run Against Bush joggers. They're meeting in areas pretty far the North End, which makes they more, shall we say, "accessible."

CONVENTION WEEK!
Tuesday, July 27th - 6:30 PM
Run for your freedom from the tyranny of King George!
-Meet in Christopher Columbus park for a rally with music and special guests (at Atlantic Ave. just north of the Marriott Hotel. Closest T stop is Aquarium). Runners and walkers welcome!
-We'll then run and walk through downtown Boston and up the Freedom Trail (optional)!
AND
Join us at the Black Rose in Faneuil Hall afterwards - 8:30 PM to 12 AM
-Join us for food, drinks, and some great prizes!
-Email Elissa at elissa@runagainstbush.org with questions.

CONVENTION WEEK!
Thursday, July 29th - 6 PM to 9 PM
Party with Run Against Bush and the Vast Left Wing
Conspiracy!
-We're taking over the second floor at Jose McIntyre's! (160 Milk St., across from the Aquarium. Closest T stops are State St. and Aquarium)
-Join us for some food, drinks, fun, and a raffle of great prizes!
-Email Elissa at elissa@runagainstbush.org with questions.

CONVENTION WEEK!
Monday - Thursday mornings
Jog Against Bush!
-We're leading morning runs from the major Boston hotels each morning!
-Email Elissa at elissa@runagainstbush.org with questions.

This is what they look like:

Hello all, all of next week we will need to boost our numbers in town. A small tactical group of us have some Sunday late evening plans. Also we will be trolling the city for some good Freepin Opportunities. We want to find a very busy Alternate route and Freep MOAB it with Mad, crazy GW support! Either Freepmail or call 781-738-6002 to find out where we are at we could use more Freepers out there this week!

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