[CUADPUpdate] FURMAN at 35 - Another special guest speaker - 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

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NEWLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS!

Joining the speakers list for our series of evening teach-ins is Ron 
McAndrew.  As both a past warden of Florida State Prison and a 
supporter of the death penalty, Ron has come full circle in the past 
six years and now believes the death penalty should be abolished.  "I 
personally saw both physical and mental pain and anguish by those 
being executed at FSP and in Texas where I participated in a number 
of executions," he says.  Come hear the sound bites during the noon 
rally on June 29 and the full story, with Q&A, at the evening 
teach-in that same day.  More about Ron is at 
<http://www.sptimes.com/2007/01/18/Worldandnation/From_outside__he_push.shtml>http://www.sptimes.com/2007/01/18/Worldandnation/From_outside__he_push.shtml 


See the (still in development) list of confirmed evening speakers at 
http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/ --  more will be announced next week!

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NEW SPONSORS!

See the full list of F&V Co-Sponsors to-date (June 13) 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 14th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the 
Death Penalty.

ACLU Capital Punishment Project  ---  http://www.aclu.org/capital/index.html
Suzanne 
Carter  --  <http://www.zanncarter.com>www.zanncarter.com  and also - 
just because I love it - 
<http://www.chairisacloset.blogspot.com>http://www.chairisacloset.blogspot.com
Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty ---  http://www.FADP.org
Gainesville Citizens for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Jeff Gamso
Susan Gries
Leadership Conference of Women Religious  ---  http://www.lcwr.org
Magdaleno M. Rose-Avila  --- http://www.magdaleno.org/
Martha Mortenson
New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty  ---  http://www.nyadp.org
Scott Taylor

The DEADLINE to be listed in the printed brochure fast approaches - 
Sponsor with a credit card at https://www.compar.com/donation/donateform.html

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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!)  June 28, 2007 at 9:30
a.m., with Judge John Bayly, District Courtroom 321, 500 Indiana 
Avenue NW, Washington, DC.

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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DROPPING BY... THE FAST & VIGIL

My former colleague, ED DiFiglia, now lives in the DC area.  Last 
week he wrote:

>Hey Abe,
>
>I want to participate in the fast and vigil, but I'm not sure what 
>my schedule is going to look like for those days just yet. What's 
>the policy for people just dropping by?
>
>Ed D./

My response:  Come any time, stay as long as you can, leave when you 
must and come back when you can, if you can!  The first rule of the 
F&V is that there are no rules....  Each person makes the most of it 
given what they have to offer and what they seek from the 
experience.  The main goals of F&V are to have a presence at the US 
Supreme Court, but also to have quality time with fellow 
abolitionists in an environment that is neither rushed nor pressured.

Learn more at http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/

CAN'T MAKE IT TO DC?

Join dozens of organizations and a handful (at this point) of 
individuals who have become co-sponsors of the Fast & Vigil by 
sending a donation to help cover the costs of this event.  It usually 
costs about $5,000 to pull this off.  Because I got started 
organizing late this year, we are well behind in meeting the need - 
only $1,275 is in the door and we are less than three weeks away!  $5 
helps.  $500 helps more!  Do what YOU can to join with Amy Jo Smith, 
Ron Keine, Martha Mortenson, Susan Gries, Dale Baich, Scott Taylor, 
Magdaleno Rose-Avila and Suzanne Carter as individual co-sponsors of 
the 14th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty at the US 
Supreme Court.  Even if you cannot be there person, you CAN be there 
in spirit AND with tangible support....

Visit https://www.compar.com/donation/donateform.html to make your 
donation today!

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WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?

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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www.abolition.org
800-973-6548