[CUADPUpdate] FURMAN at 35 - F&V UPDATE!

[Abraham J. Bonowitz]

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Greetings All!

UPDATING & INVITING YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN
The ABOLITIONIST ACTION COMMITTEE'S

STARVIN ' FOR JUSTICE 2007
14th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty at the U.S. Supreme Court

June 29 - July 2, 2007   (Arrive June 28 and depart July 3 for full attendance

Read the who, what, when, where, why and how of this important annual 
abolitionist event by visiting http://www.abolition.org


NEWLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS!

Joining the speakers list for our series of evening teach-ins is 
Moreese "Pops" Bickham, about to turn 90, the oldest of the men who 
survived death row and was eventually paroled as a result of the 
Furman decision!   See the (still in development) list of confirmed 
evening speakers at http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/  --  more 
will be announced next week!


NEW SPONSORS!

See the full list of F&V Co-Sponsors to-date (June 7) and get 
co-sponsorship information at http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/sponsors.html

Since the last update the following groups and individuals have 
become co-sponsors of the 13th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the 
Death Penalty (in reverse alphabetical order, just for Kurt and all 
out friends at WTI !:

Witness to Innocence   ---  http://www.witnesstoinnocence.org
Texas Students Against the Death Penalty  ---   http://www.texasabolition.org/
Amy Jo Smith
Pennsylvanians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty  ---  http://www.PADP.org
New Jerseyans for Alternatives to the Death Penalty  ----  http://www.NJADP.org
Minnesotans Against the Death Penalty --- http://www.mnadp.org
Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty  ---  http://www.cnadp.org
Dale Baich

AND THIS YEAR - Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty 
(www.VADP.org) was the first co-sponsor to actually get their money 
in the door!  Many thanks Jack!

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NOTICE - SPECIAL EVENTS ON JUNE 28

9:30 AM - Witness the trial of the AAC Activists arrested at the US 
Supreme Court on January 17th of this year - the 30th Anniversary of 
the first execution of the current death penalty era.  (NOTICE - 
civil disobedience does NOT take place during the F&V!)

5:30 PM - Journey of Hope ... From Violence to Healing FUND RAISER - 
see http://www.journeyofhope.org/pages/events-pops.htm

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The Fast & Vigil takes place on the sidewalk in front of the U.S. 
Supreme Court, considered by many to be the heart of the legalized 
killing machines in this country. In addition to the strong public 
witness, this is an excellent opportunity to meet other abolitionists 
and to "recharge your batteries" while engaging in public outreach 
and maintaining a physical presence at the Court. ***FASTING IS OPTIONAL***

BOTTOM LINE, this is a great experience and training ground for 
people who want to learn more about this issue and to become very 
adept at talking about the dp.

Prisoners, activists from other countries, and abolitionists who are 
unable to come to Washington, D.C. have fasted or held events in 
solidarity with the action at the Court. This tradition continues to 
grow as well - those who participate in solidarity are asked to 
communicate details of their actions and contact information to the 
Fast & Vigil organizers. E-mail aac at abolition.org or write to the 
address below.

TO BECOME A CO-SPONSOR, please 
visit:   http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/sponsors.html

The Abolitionist Action Committee (AAC) is an ad-hoc group of 
individuals committed to highly visible and effective public 
education for alternatives to the death penalty through non-violent 
direct action.

Learn more at http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/ or by calling 800-973-6548

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The Abolitionist Action Committee
www.abolition.org
800-973-6548