Thursday, October 20, 2011

5 ways to help ANSWER Chicago help Occupy Chicago!



1)
Spread the word: Mass March with Occupy Chicago this Saturday Night, October 22. Meet at Jackson and LaSalle, 6:30 pm. More info soon

2) Get involved with ANSWER. Work Session Tonight at 6 pm at the ANSWER office to Paint Banners, Assemble Placards, discuss the movement and more (scroll down for more info)
3) Make a donation. ANSWER Chicago is providing sound for Occupy Chicago. We have an immediate need to repair and upgrade our system for this Saturday's action and we need your help. Click on the link or call 773-463-0311 to donate over the phone.
4) Send a letter to Mayor Emanuel: Hands off Occupy Chicago!
5) Come to the Tues., October 25 discussion forum: "The Occupy Movement and the Struggle against Wall Street, War and Racism" (scroll down for more info)

Work Session
Tonight, Thursday, October 20, 6 pm
4802 N. Broadway #202
(Red Line - Lawrence Stop)
Info: 773-463-0311

Directions

Join us to paint a huge banner that will read, "People over Profits! Occupy Chicago," put together lots of placards and discuss the Occupy Movement and where it's headed. Now is the time to get involved in the movement for jobs, education, health care, housing and justice. No experience needed to volunteer with ANSWER Chicago. See you tonight.

The Occupy Movement and the Struggle against Wall Street, War and Racism
An ANSWER Chicago Discussion Forum
Tuesday, October 25, 6 pm
4802 N. Broadway #202
(Red Line - Lawrence Stop)
Info: 773-463-0311
Directions
Join us. We'll have an introductory presentation and then have an open forum for the exchange of political ideas and experiences.

Topics Include
** Why did Occupy Wall Street spread across the country like a fire and what can we do help it grow into a force that can make real change?** What will it take to tax the rich, end the wars and occupations and defeat racism and all oppressions?
** Organizing for jobs, education, health care, housing and justice
** Are the trillions of tax dollars given to the Pentagon really about defense?
** 2012: People's struggle and the elections

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