[CUADPUpdate] 35th Anniversary of Furman - F&V Announcement!

[Abraham J. Bonowitz]

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Greetings All!

ANNOUNCING & 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

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

ALSO - stand by for special action materials, because....   This year 
is the 35th anniversary of the Furman V. Georgia decision (June 29, 
1972) which struck down all death penalty laws in the country.  Learn 
the history at http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/Furmanhistory.html

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***

Evening teach-in speakers to be announced soon, including a *very* 
special guest in honor of the Furman anniversary!

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>.

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

Thinking about coming?  See 
http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/FVinformation.html

Know you are coming?  Register 
now!  http://www.abolition.org/starvin14/registrationforms.html

CO-SPONSORS THUS FAR INCLUDE:
Amnesty International USA Program to Abolish the Death Penalty
Catholics Against Capital Punishment
Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Computer Partners
Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty
Directional Graphics - Call 619-531-1790 for signs and banners!
Dorothy Day Catholic Worker House
Equal Justice USA
Gray Panthers
Journey of Hope ...From Violence to Healing, Inc.
Kehilla Community Synagogue, Piedmont, CA.
Marianist Social Justice Collaborative
Minnesotans Against the Death Penalty
Mirror Image, Inc
Murder Victim's Families for Human Rights
Murder Victims Families for Reconciliation
National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty
Pax Christi USA
United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society
Virginians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty
Witness to Innocence

And others...

What about YOU?  Deadline to be listed in the printed brochure is June 18, 2007

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

The Abolitionist Actionn 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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SENT BY:

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