In solidarity with the people of Fallujah, protests around the world will take place at 5 pm today (Monday, November 8).
Here is the plan for Chicago:

5 PM
Monday, November 8
Federal Plaza
Adams & Dearborn Streets

Please call and email everyone you know who opposes the war and ask them to attend.

Press Release

Americans who have served in Iraq as peace witnesses are in Lawton this week to honor and celebrate what they call a courageous stance by Iraq War veteran Camilo Mejia. Mejia served in Iraq with his National Guard Army unit, but, when called to return for a second tour, he refused. Mejia explained that he had seen and even participated in prisoner abuse in Iraq, and had seen civilians killed by mistake. Because of this, Mejia has applied for “Conscientious Objector” status while serving a one-year sentence at Fort Sill’s incarceration unit for refusing to obey orders.

Camilo Mejia’s supporters in Lawton this week have all been to Iraq numerous times with their organization: “Voices in the Wilderness.” Founder of the group Kathy Kelly was in Baghdad when the bombing began and has participated in more than 20 peace delegations. “Americans in the military risk their lives, so why shouldn’t activists for peace?,” Kelly asked, explaining the group’s
motivation.

Oklahoma City Contacts:
Nathaniel Batchelder, The Peace House: 405-524-5577
Susan Lee, organizer/activist: ……. © 405-245-1778

“Voices In The Wilderness” Contacts In Lawton:
Kathy Kelly: ……… © 773-619-2418
Steve Kelly: ……… © 877-685-5573

Americans who have served in Iraq as peace witnesses are in Lawton this week to honor and celebrate what they call a courageous stance by Iraq War veteran Camilo Mejia. Mejia served in Iraq with his National Guard Army unit, but, when called to return for a second tour, he refused. Mejia explained that he had seen and even participated in prisoner abuse in Iraq, and had seen civilians killed by mistake. Because of this, Mejia has applied for “Conscientious Objector” status while serving a one-year sentence at Fort Sill’s incarceration unit for refusing to obey orders.

Camilo Mejia’s supporters in Lawton this week have all been to Iraq numerous times with their organization: “Voices in the Wilderness.” Founder of the group Kathy Kelly was in Baghdad when the bombing began and has participated in more than 20 peace delegations. “Americans in the military risk their lives, so why shouldn’t activists for peace?,” Kelly asked, explaining the group’s motivation.

By Fadel al-Badrani
swissinfo

FALLUJA, Iraq (Reuters) - The lakeside resort just upriver from the besieged Iraqi city of Falluja has never been so full. But the children playing on the lawns and beaches of the Habbaniya Tourist City are not there on holiday.

They are here because they had to flee their homes in the city of Falluja, which has been pounded by air strikes and artillery bombardments for weeks ahead of an expected U.S. offensive to capture it from rebels.