"What you have done here, is amazing"
This is the feedback kossacks have received for your efforts to promote this event.
Thank you for all you have done and for Showing Up for the March, on behalf of all who cannot attend.
Please, join the 10.2.10 March on Washington,
Interesting clip. What do you think of this clip? More clips below. Feel the energy building!
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UNITED, WE EACH HAVE MORE POWER. Please unite under one banner while maintaining your individual organizations. All are welcome.
There are now many buses listed on the 10.2.10 March on Washington: Buses diary linked below under Transportation.
MARCH TO BE TELEVISED:
FEEL THE PASSION of these people. Remember when we used to brag that America is The Melting Pot of the World? Well, we still are. All are Americans. We might not always agree. We might disagree. We might not understand each other.
But those are not reasons that can keep us from United.
UNITED we are each stronger. With empathy, compassion, and yes, even love, we must be willing to stand up for any and all that are suffering. And never forget, that you and your family could be the next to suffer if we don't STAND UP and SHOw UP for any and all who suffer today. We are ONE people. When one is raised, all are raised. When one is allowed to fall, we all fall.
Rise up!
If you haven't already, please Join One Nation Working Together and help build your organization.
We have to BE the change. We must win seats in November.
The so-called Enthusiasm Gap is about to be closed.
G E T O N T H E BUS !!
National organizations have come together to create One Nation Working Together. Click on this picture to go to their website.
WHO?
Our People. Nuestra Gente. It is time that every community come together and demand the change that we voted for in 2008. ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER is not just for one community, it is for all communities, it is for OUR community. We hope to galvanize those deeply affected by our struggling economy: Youth (College and Non College), Women, Faith Community, Working Class Citizens, Unionized Workers, and the Immigrant Population.
WHAT?
"ONE NATION WORKING TOGETHER is about reordering out nation's priorities to invest in our most valuable resource-our people."
We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve the American Dream-a secure job, a safe home and a quality education. We want provide an opportunity for people who care about the state of our government, our jobs and our economy the chance to speak out with their voice and their bodies in Washington, DC. We want to come together and speak on behalf of the millions of people who have been affected by our economic downturn in the past few years. We will fight for meaningful, stable jobs, homes we can call our own, the opportunity for our children to obtain a quality education regardless of economic circumstances and the chance to become an American citizen and contribute to improving America. Our Dream is simple-the American Dream.
WHERE?
We are going to March on Washington on October 2, 2010 (10.2.10). Whether we come by car, bus, plane or train, we will mobilize tens of thousands of people to march in solidarity at the Nation's Capitol in order to protect our jobs, our education and our economy.
WHEN?
10.2.10 (October 2, 2010)
WHY?
We want to build a movement.
We will march because we are frustrated and unsatisfied with the status quo. We have a chance to galvanize a movement for the majority of people for justice in America. We can build a movement that both looks like America and resonates with all segments of the American family. We can build an authentically diverse coalition of our Black, Brown, Red, and White Brothers and Sisters that is rooted in our country's democratic and progressive traditions. Finally, we will reclaim American themes and traditions - a more perfect union, common good and justice for all.
We will build diverse community coalitions that represent what our neighbors and cities look like. We will phone bank, canvass, plan events, and physically outreach to the community using our relations and grassroots tactics to not only get people on the bus to Washington, D.C., but to build a movement that people can resonate with and believe in.
http://www.naacp.org/...
You can Join For Free One Nation Working Together
Here is a link to the Sponsor Organization List Feel free to contact them, ask them to post a link to the 10.2.10 Rally if they don't have one, and thank them for sponsoring this soon-to-be historic event
I can share that this is going to be HUGE. You've probably heard that Ed Shultz will be one of the many speakers. Good for Ed. He walks his talk.
Also, ONWT has added a Transportation Link to their Website where you can find two tools: Find a Bus and Find a Ride. They are in their infant stage, but do go there and if you are willing to drive sign up, or you need a ride sign up, or you are looking for a bus. AND, YOU CAN PUT TOGETHER A BUS and register it here, too. The RFK Stadium has been acquired by ONWT for the day, but the buses must be registered prior to arrival. If you go to this link and scroll down, you can read the hugely incomplete list of buses and details about them being offered and registered with ONWT.
Again, there are over 2,200 NAACP offices nationally. You can go to this link to locate the offices in your state. If you call them, you will find out about buses in your area. Not all areas are offering buses.
Find an NAACP Office near you.
YOU WILL AVOID LONG TICKET LINES IF YOU PURCHASE A DC METRO SmarTrip Card to get from the RFK Statium to the Lincoln Memorial and avoid the lines to buy a ticket.
What Is a SmarTrip® Card?
A SmarTrip® card is a permanent, rechargeable farecard. It's plastic, like a credit card, and is embedded with a special computer chip that keeps track of the value of the card.
Using a SmarTrip® card is fast and easy. Instead of inserting a farecard through the Metrorail faregate slot, you simply touch the SmarTrip® card to the circular targets on top of or inside station faregates. Likewise, you can tap the SmarTrip® farebox on Metrobus to pay your fare with SmarTrip®.
To find information on purchasing a Washington DC Met Smart Card you can go to this
Information link. You will find a link to buy the SmarTrip Card on line. If you buy the daily pass, you can save a lot of money.
REALLY GOOD NEWS UPDATE: One Nation Working Together has updated their website. Specifically, they have added an event finder/creator. Click on this Link where you will see where planning meetings, etc. are set up prior to 10.2.10, AND you can create your own. You can get ONWT going in your area.
Here are a couple of tricks that will help you navigate the Events Scheduler.
If you are interested in events in the North East, you will have to zoom in to find the details because the "orange markers" are too close together. Also, there isn't an ability to copy/paste the events (will work on that), so if you want to share with others, you will have to forward the link to them.
You can create your own event or as a creative tool. I used this feature to broadcast myself as a contact person in my state for people interested in getting ONWT off the ground in my area. You can get ONWT going in your area in the same manner.
NAACP has events frequently, and you may find some that are Bus planning events here:
Find Local NAACP Office to call for event and transportation info
Maybe you would like to pass out flyers? Or download a poster or sign. If so, you can:
The Peace Table Flyers, video
10.2.10 One Nation March Logos Embed Codes
Flyers, Posters, Postcards, etc. here
Two downloadable Rally Signs
LISTEN TO THESE MEMBERS OF 1199 SEIU TELL YOU WHY THEY ARE MARCHING. THIS IS A GREAT VIDEO: Open the link and watch the video of workers testimonies.
1199 SEIU has a ton of buses lined up. Find a friend who is a member. Or your medical worker/pharmacy tech, etc. Each can bring 6 friends
There are nearly 2 dozen diaries produced over the past week. You have been very busy getting the message out. Thank you.
If you go to this link, you will find the diaries:
http://www.dailykos.com/...
If you have some time this week, try to read Shanikka's epic diary that depicts the state workers, even lawyers, find ourselves in.
I guess there is sponsor money looking for for people to sponsor. Go for it. BarkingCat and DiegoUK will help you.
Sorry that not each and every diary is highlighted this week. Much to do!!!!
Again, thank you all for your dedication and hard work over the past few weeks.
Lastly, have you considered taking the train? Amtrak?
http://tickets.amtrak.com/...
There is so much activity out there now, thanks to you and all that have helped spread the word. If you are interested, you google "10.2.10 March" and "One Nation Working Together" to see for yourself.