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CALL FOR DEMONSTRATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS SATURDAY! |
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by JNolish
Email: JNolish (nospam) bgnet.bgsu.edu (unverified!)
Phone: 419-575-2385 |
12 Nov 2004
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CALL FOR DEMONSTRATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS SATURDAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO!
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY!
DEMAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT!
DEMAND ELECTORAL JUSTICE FOR ALL!
Nov 13, 2004 - Demonstrate @ 10:30 am at The State House followed by March to The Hearings @ 12:30 pm at the New Faith Baptist Church (See Full Hearing Info Below)
Together we stand to share our experiences, march to testimony, and forever move our democracy toward electoral justice for all. |
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CALL FOR DEMONSTRATION AND PUBLIC HEARINGS THIS SATURDAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO!
DEMAND ACCOUNTABILITY!
DEMAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT!
DEMAND ELECTORAL JUSTICE FOR ALL!
Nov 13, 2004 - Demonstrate @ 10:30 am at The State House followed by March to The Hearings @ 12:30 pm at the New Faith Baptist Church (See Full Hearing Info Below)
Together we stand to share our experiences, march to testimony, and forever move our democracy toward electoral justice for all. We ask your support to:
1: Circulate this message, talk to your organizations, family and friends and plan to attend both events. 2: Plan transportation, car pooling etc. 3: Bring signs, banners, flags, drums, and all necessary materials to advocate your message at our permitted demonstration.
Speakers: To Be Announced.
Location: http://www.statehouse.state.oh.us/maps.cfm
Event Endorsed by: Reach Out Bowling Green.
Contact: Jeff Nolish  419-575-2385  JNolish (at) bgnet.bgsu.edu
FULL SAT. AND MON. HEARING INFO:
Nonpartisan Hearings to Convene in Ohio to Investigate Voting Irregularities and Voter Suppression
They might have conceded - but we haven't conceded our right to a free and fair democratic process. Public hearings convening in Columbus to investigate voting irregularities and voter suppression in Ohio surrounding the 2004 General Election. THIS IS A NONPARTISAN STATEWIDE CALL TO ACTION. VOTERS AND POLL WORKERS FROM AROUND THE STATE ARE INVITED TO TESTIFY.
They might have conceded - but we haven't conceded our right to a free and fair democratic process. Public hearings convening in Columbus to investigate voting irregularities and voter suppression in Ohio surrounding the 2004 General Election:
THIS IS A NONPARTISAN STATEWIDE CALL TO ACTION. VOTERS AND POLL WORKERS FROM AROUND THE STATE ARE INVITED TO TESTIFY AT ONE THE FOLLOWING TIMES:
Saturday November 13, 1-4 PM
New Faith Baptist Church
955 Oak Street
Columbus, Ohio 43205
Monday November 15, 6-9 PM,
Auditorium (Meeting Room A)
Courthouse, 373 S. High St.
Columbus, OH
Did we have free and fair elections in 2004? Here is your chance to tell us bout what happened to you on Election Day.
We are calling for anyone who experienced or observed election irregularities or voter suppression on Election Day to come forward and give their testimony.
We are calling for any individuals or organizations that have information about election irregularities or voter suppression that occurred before, during or after the elections to give their testimony.
We are calling for our public officials, community representatives and the media to come and hear the testimony of the people.
We will document and/or videotape the testimonies for use in a report and a formal complaint to the Franklin County Board of Elections.
This is a public space to respond to the systemic undermining of our democratic process and assess how to respond to racial disenfranchisement and suppression of democratic rights.
We are seeking support from US Congressional Representatives, Ohio State Representatives, nonpartisan organizations, and community and national leaders. Experts and investigative reporters are invited to present testimony as well.
To get involved, sponsor this call, or testify on Saturday or Monday, contact:
Columbus League of Pissed Off Voters
Amy Kaplan, 614-405-2160 amy (at) indyvoter.org
Endorsed By:
The Ohio Citizens Alliance for Secure Elections (CASE-OH), Common Cause Ohio, This Time We're Watching, Driving Votes, International Labor Communications Association, Ohio Election Reform Now, Columbus Institute for Contemporary Journalism, WVKO Radio, Columbus League of Pissed Off Voters, Code Pink, Global Exchange, People for the American Way, IPPN, Election Protection Coalition, This Time We're Watching, Driving Votes, Truth Force Training Center, International Labor Communications Association, No Stolen Elections Coalition, Liberty Tree, Reach Out Bowling Green
Here are recently-surfaced examples of the types of voter suppression/disenfranchisement that we are hoping to call attention to:
Kerry Won. Greg Palast, Tompaine.com
http://www.tompaine.com/articles/kerry_won_.php
Did Kerry Concede Too Soon? Bob Fitrakis, The Free Press
http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2004/981
Was the Ohio Election Honest and Fair? Institute for Public Accuracy
http://www.accuracy.org/press_releases/PR110304.htm
Worse Than 2000: Tuesday's Electoral Disaster, William Rivers Pitt, Truthout
http://www.truthout.org/docs_04/110804A.shtml
None Dare Call it Voter Suppression and Fraud, Bob Fitrakis, Free Press
http://www.freepress.org/columns/display/3/2004/983 |
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