FROM THE VA. DEFENDER: Jan. 25 'No War on Iran' Protest & Much More

[Phil Wilayto]

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A service of THE VIRGINIA DEFENDER newspaper  - Jan. 24, 2020

Sat., Jan. 25 - INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION: NO WAR ON IRAN - Protests will be held in cities across the country and around the world. Here in Virginia, we know of actions in Richmond, Blacksburg, Harrisonburg, Roanoke & Norfolk. Please try and make a protest near you!

BLACKSBURG - https://www.facebook.com/events/1139692152898890/\

HARRISONBURG - https://www.facebook.com/events/1069937553371261/

NORFOLK - https://www.facebook.com/events/1543550399117001/

RICHMOND - https://www.facebook.com/events/627747771368903/

ROANOKE - Carpooling to the protest in D.C. - https://www.facebook.com/events/1263230317208306/

The Richmond Rally, March and Speak-Out will begin at 2:45 pm with a rally outside the Federal Courthouse at 701 E. Broad St., followed by a march to Monroe Park and a Speak-Out. Co-sponsored by the Richmond chapters of the Democratic Socialists of America, Food Not Bombs and the Industrial Workers of the World and the Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality. 

Mon., Jan. 27 - RALLY TO REPEAL ‘RIGHT TO WORK’ - 2:30 pm, Bell Tower, Capitol Square (1000 Bank St., Richmond.) Sponsored by the Coalition to Repeal Right to Work. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2501705326734473/ (And see attached flier.)

Tues., Jan. 29 - SHOW UP IN COURT & RALLY AGAINST THE MUSLIM BAN - 8:45 am - 2:30 pm, 1000 E. Main St., Richmond. Hosted by CAIR, ACLU of Virginia & eight other organizations. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/476757633271471/

Sun., Feb. 9 - ‘AL HELM: MARTIN LUTHER KING IN PALESTINE’ - A film showing co-sponsored by Masjid Bilal and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. 2:30 pm, Masjid Bilal, Muslim American Community RVA, 400 Chimborazo Blvd., Richmond. Free. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/467074170642404/ (And see attached flier.)

Tues., Feb. 11 - EMBASSY PROTECTORS JURY TRIAL - Four members of the Embassy Protection Collective, who for 37 days defended the Venezuelan Embassy in Washington, D.C., from rabid supporters of the U.S.-backed coup plotter Juan Guaido, will go on trial for “interfering with security” procedures. The charges are a total sham, since it was the Protectors who were providing security for the embassy. The Defenders were part of the defense squads that stood outside the embassy to protect the Protectors. To sign a petition demanding the U.S. government drop the charges and to learn how else you can help, see: https://defendembassyprotectors.org/

Sat., Feb. 15 - HEART THROB: A DANCE FOR EVERY BODY TO BENEFIT TWILA - Our extremely good friend Twila Sikorsky (The Madwoman), who suffered a very serious injury and is struggling to regain her mobility. 8-11 pm, Studio Two Three, 3300 W. Clay St., Richmond. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2535407233397251/

Mon., Feb. 17 - WINTER EDITION OF THE VIRGINIA DEFENDER - Volunteers needed to help distribute. If interested, please reply to this email. And thanks! Autumn 2019 edition: HERE

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