Join thousands of 99%-ers who are coming to Washington, DC December 5-9 to take back the Capitol from corporate control.
December is a big month in Washington. Congress is set to deliberate the extension of unemployment benefits for more than 2 million people – and the Super-Committee is discussing devastating cuts that could destroy millions of jobs. We can have a real impact!
It’s time for the 99% to be a visible, peaceful presence on Capitol Hill. By day we’ll show up at Congressional hearings and the offices of K Street lobbyists, and by night we’ll crash in church auditoriums, union halls, and in tents around the Capitol.
It’s not a luxury trip, but meals, housing and transportation will be provided. Our goal: to remind Congress they represent ALL Americans – not just the richest 1%!
WHEN
The Bus from BOSTON will depart on Monday, December 5 at 8:30 AM and will return on Friday, December 9, 2011.
WHERE
- The People’s Action Center (aka Lower Senate Park, near C St. and New Jersey Ave., NW) will be the daytime hub for activities in the Capitol and its surrounding congressional office buildings.
- The People’s Camp on the mall (near 14th St. and Constitution Ave., NW) will serve as our home base where we pitch our tents, get food and refreshments, and enjoy teach-ins, seminars, music, and other entertainment.
WHAT
Thousands will converge on the nation’s capital to show Congress what democracy looks like, shine a light on corporate greed and the human suffering it has caused, and demand justice for the 99%. For four days we’ll hold spirited but peaceful actions, speak-outs, and protests—from the halls of the Capitol to the offices on K Street—as well as spend time together learning and sharing stories, ideas, and inspiration.
A few highlights:
- Monday, December 5 – Set up the People’s Camp. After checking in, pitching tents, and creating signs and banners, an orientation, dinner, and entertainment will be hosted by OurDC, a local organization of unemployed and underemployed 99%-ers.
- Tuesday, December 6 – Take Back the People’s House. From the People’s Action Center, we’ll form groups and fan out to congressional offices, remind members of Congress that the Capitol is the People’s House, and demand that they represent the 99%.
- Wednesday, December 7- “Make Wall Street Pay.” We’ll swarm K Street, the lobbying center for the world’s most powerful corporations, and track down those responsible for crashing the economy and causing millions of 99%ers to lose their jobs and homes—while failing to pay their fair share of taxes.
- Thursday, December 8 – Demand Justice for the 99%. The day’s events will include multiple speak-outs throughout the Capitol, a national prayer vigil with unemployed folks and faith leaders, a mass march on key congressional leaders, and a lively jubilee action.
- Friday, December 9 – Take It Home. We’ll pack it up and head home, where we need to keep the pressure on our representatives in Congress to do right by the 99%.
FIND OUT MORE!
Occupy the Hood + Occupy Boston Take Back the Capitol Information Sessions
Wednesday, November 30 @ 6:30pm
150 Mt Vernon St. – 2nd Floor
Dorchester, MA
**Please note that there is an alternative meeting location in Downtown Boston
for those who are closer to this area and for people from Occupy Boston
26 West Street – 2nd Floor Downtown Boston, MA
Refreshments will be provided.
Please call Darrin Howell 617-785-2802 with any questions.
Boston Take Back The Capitol Flyer
http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Take-Back-the-Capitol-Turnout-Flyer.pdf
Boston Itinerary (Draft subject to change)
http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/Boston-Draft-Itinerary.pdf
What to expect in Washington DC
http://blackstonian.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/DCwhattoexpectonepager.pdf
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