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Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) National Conference

Saturday, 13 November 2004
9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Organizer: RIT Anti War

RIT Anti War, a member group of the democratic, grassroots, student organized Campus Antiwar Network, is trying to organize local support for this conference, which will be held in NYC. For more information contact RITAntiWar@hotmail.com

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Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) National Conference

WHEN: November 13-14

WHERE: Pace University in New York City

WHO: All campus antiwar/anti-occupation committees are invited to attend and all interested antiwar individuals and organizations are welcome as well.

We are an independent, democratic, grassroots network of campus-based antiwar committees. Check us out at: www.campusantiwar.net

HOW: (See details below for registration info)

WHY:

Whatever the outcome on November 2nd, one thing is certain: the
carnage in Iraq will continue, because both major presidential
candidates are committed to continuing the occupation. That's why
we need to keep organizing right on through the election.

As we speak, the US military is carrying out a major offensive against
strongholds of the Iraqi resistance, with continual air strikes and
artillery attacks on Fallujah in particular. The horrific toll in
Iraqi civilian lives may never be known.

At the same time, US soldiers face over 80 attacks every day.
Recently, an entire platoon of 19 soldiers in Iraq refused to carry
out an extremely dangerous mission – and the military is cracking
down on their dissent because it represents widespread feelings of
discontent within the armed forces.

Even if the US succeeds in intimidating and shutting down the Iraqi
resistance for a while, the seething discontent and anger at the
occupation will provide a constant source for its renewal and
resurgence. As long as the US military occupies Iraq, there will be a
resistance fighting for independence, and there will be carnage.

In this context, our side needs to get organized to fight for ending
the occupation of Iraq. That's why the CAN National Conference is
crucial. After seeing which militarist gets elected on November 2nd,
we must get down to the work of plotting out a political strategy and
a tactical course to grow our campus committees and increase the
profile of the movement to bring the troops home.


DETAILS:

This conference will feature plenary sessions where activists from all
across the nation can share their experiences and discuss the state of
our movement and future directions for organizing. In addition, there
will be workshop sessions covering topics such as:

The Political Fallout of the Election
The Possibility of a Draft
The Next Targets of Empire: Iran and North Korea
The Nuts and Bolts of how to put on a successful antiwar event

Make sure to check in on the website for updates as the agenda and the
program get finalized: www.campusantiwar.net


TO REGISTER:

We need people to register ASAP so that we can plan for the number of
participants.

Please send an email with the following info to:
register@campusantiwar.net

Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Email:
Name of Antiwar Group/Member campus:
How many of you are coming?:
How many of you need housing? (any allergies?):
Do you need CAN's help to get to NY?:


TO HELP:

We want as many people's input in planning the conference as
possible. If you can help with planning the details of the
conference, please send an email to sidpatel99@yahoo.com, and we will
plug you into the organizing.

Also, PLEASE send this announcement out to as many antiwar people,
groups, and lists that you are on, particularly if you know any other
students or campus committees.

Location:
Pace University in New York City

URL: http://www.campusantiwar.net