Students & Youth: PROTEST RNC/DNC (Plz Fwd Widely)

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*Students & Youth: Protest the Republican & Democratic National Conventions!
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*Youth and students from all over the world and country are fighting back
against the incredible injustices reaped upon the world’s people by US
politicians and their corporate backers. From the capital rotunda of
Wisconsin to Zucotti park, to the Tampa Bay Times Forum in Florida to Wall
Street South, to Egypt’s Tahrir Square and the Greek uprisings, youth have
demonstrated that our energy and passion will lead the way in the struggle
against a system historically rooted in oppression. With the 2012
Presidential election coming up, it is time to hold the feet of Republican
and Democratic politicians to the fire. We will not be fooled by divide
and conquer tactics - neither of these parties will genuinely fight for the
needs of our generation, of working people, or of oppressed people
throughout the world. Now is the time for youth to stand together!

Why we’re marching...
Access to education is a HUMAN RIGHT, but we are seeing access dwindle.
Many students today cannot afford post-secondary education and are
generally faced with two options: don’t go to college, or attend and face
tens of thousands of dollars in student debt. Student loans are one of the
biggest threats to the future success of our generation; most people spend
decades, if not their lifetime paying for what is a natural human right.
Within the context of a totally destabilized job market, there are few
quality jobs for recent graduates, and many students are stuck with doing
the same work they did before they got their degree - usually a job that
does not pay enough to afford the bills.*

Millions of people have lost their homes and jobs as a result of the crisis
created by the irresponsible practices of “too-big-to-fail” banks.
Reproductive rights for women and LGBTQ people are under attack while the
government continues to spend more money on wars and occupations abroad.
Finally, Republicans & Democrats alike have spearheaded racist attacks on
immigrants, detaining and deporting them, and continue to criminalize
honest, hard-working people.

People all across the U.S. and the world are realizing that the problems in
our society are bigger than a few bad leaders, laws, or particular
corporations. What our society needs is NOT corporate bailouts, tax breaks
for the rich, endless, brutal wars and criminalization of those who are on
the right side of history. What the PEOPLE need is money for human needs
such as education, housing, healthcare. It is the government’s
responsibility to provide greater access to these, rather than pillage
them.

Demands:
Every person who is denied access to healthcare, is denied their
reproductive rights, is deported, goes broke, jobless, and homeless or is
thrown in prison while Wall Street firms reel in record profits
demonstrates that the Republican & Democratic Party has continually placed
profits before people. JOIN US! to demand Good Jobs, Healthcare,
Affordable Education, Equality and Peace!

Dare to struggle, dare to win!
Students for a Democratic Society

Protest RNC, Tampa, FL August 27-30th: *Join the student contingent August
27th in Tampa, FL* | The permitted rally and march on the Republican
National Convention will start at 10:00 AM, Monday, August 27, 2012, at
Perry Harvey Sr. Park, 1200 N Orange Ave, Tampa, FL. Student contingent
line up spot TBA View March Route <http://www.marchonthernc.com/marchroute>

Protest DNC, Charlotte, NC September 1-6th: *Join the student contingent
September 2nd in Charlotte, NC* | The Coalition to March on Wall St South
is organizing and leading this massive people’s demonstration that will
bring the fight to the doorsteps of Bank of America and Wells Fargo’s
headquarters, as well as Bank of America Stadium, site of this year’s
Democratic National Convention. While events, direct actions, and
demonstrations will be going on from Sept. 1st through the 6th, this march
is our chance to all come together as one in opposition to the banks and
the corporate parties. March with youth and student activists from North
Carolina and across the US in the Youth and Student Contingent of the
march. This event is permitted and family-friendly.
*Join us at
Festivaliberacion<https://www.facebook.com/events/138225476315222/>!
September 1st in Charlotte, NC | All Day @ Area 15 (Corner of 15th St &
North Davidson)* | Festivaliberación/Liberation Fest is a day-long
concert/festival that will take place in Charlotte, NC as the kick-off of
the mobilization to March on Wall Street South and other actions around the
Democratic National Convention. The festival is organized by and centered
around youth, students, and immigrants, and will feature TEACH-INS,
WORKSHOPS, DISCUSSIONS, SPOKEN WORD, SPEAK OUTS, other events centered
around getting people (THAT MEANS YOU!) educated, aware, and involved!