The last U.S. war killed over 100,000 people and up to 1 million more have died due to continuing U.S.-led sanctions. With the massing of U.S. troops and escalating threats from the Bush administration, it is clear that a devastating new war is but a pretext away.

The Administration claims war is necessary to stop Saddam Hussein from using weapons of mass destruction, yet with the U.S. military budget almost equal to that of the rest of the world combined, it is absurd to suggest that Iraq poses a serious threat to the United States. With troops in over 100 countries around the world, U.S. "aid" is already playing a devastating role in Palestine, the Philippines, Colombia and other countries.

The threat of war abroad is being matched by a war at home: Arabs, Muslims, Latinos and other immigrants are receiving the brunt of sweeping attacks on all of our civil rights, which are being sacrificed to whip up a pro-war hysteria. The freedom to oppose the policies of this government is under the severest assault since the repression of the movements of the 1960s. The living standards of working people and oppressed communities are under attack, and many social programs cut during the current recession will be gutted if the Administration diverts hundreds of billions more to spend on a war and occupation of Iraq. We say no more!

Endorsers list (in formation): A.N.S.W.E.R.-Chicago Chapter, Chicago Anti-Bashing Network, Chicago Coalition Against War & Racism, Chicago Democratic Socialists of America, Chicago May Day Coalition, Christian Council on Urban Affairs, Church of the Open Door, Coalition For Justice in Palestine, Colombia Solidarity Committee, DeKalb Interfaith Network for Peace & Justice, DePaul Students for Justice in Palestine, Eighth Day Center for Justice, Free Palestine Alliance, Freedom Road Socialist Organization, Granada Muslims and Jews for Human Rights, Hammerhard MediaWorks, Humanist Center of Cultures for Converging Diversity, Hyde Park Committee Against War & Racism, International Action Center-Chicago Chapter, International Socialist Organization, Iraq Peace Pledge-Chicago, Rev. Paul Jakes, Jr.-Mayoral Candidate for City of Chicago, KNA Consultants, Muslim Voters of America, National Boricua Human Rights Network, Neighbors For Peace, Nicaragua Network-Midwest, Nicaragua Solidarity Committee, Northwest Suburban SUSTAIN, Not In Our Name. Palestine Aid Society, Palestine Solidarity Group, Prairie Fire Organizing Committee. Queer to the Left, Queers For Peace And Justice, Refuse & Resist!, Sangat, Socialist Action, The Student Liberation Collective, Students For Social Justice, Workers World Party-Chicago Branch

How to endorse this action: To have your organization, union, community, religious or civic group listed as an endorser the next edition of the PDF flyer, please send an e-mail to ccawr@aol.com by 4:00 PM, Sunday, December 29.

Please include the following information:
1. Contact name
2. Endorsing organization
3. Telephone number(s)
4. Fax number, if available
5. Location(s)/neighborhoods where your organization can volunteer to distribute or post flyers. Please consider forwarding the above PDF flyer text to your list serve as well.

Endorsers are urged to make a donation to defray the costs of the action (suggested donation, $30). Groups that wish to have literature tables at the event are asked to donate an additional $25. Please make checks payable to "CABN" and write "Jan 11 mobilization" in the memo section. Please mail the checks to: CABN, 4404 N. Magnolia, #420, Chicago, IL 60640

- Jan. 18th National March on Washington: We also encourage people to attend the national anti-war mobilization in Washington DC on Saturday, January 18th. For more information on bus tickets from Chicago, please call (773) 250-7006, or visit the new A.N.S.W.E.R. - Chicago webpage.

Next Organizing Meeting for the Jan. 11 Mobilization:
Thursday, Jan. 2, 6:30 PM
Sokka Ghaka International
1455 S. Wabash Avenue, 2nd floor
(wheelchair accessible)

For more information: Please e-mail CCAWR@aol.com or call (888) 471-0874

Directions by 'el':
Take a Red, Orange or Green line train to the “Roosevelt” stop. Walk ½ block east to Wabash. Turn right and walk 2-1/2 blocks south to the address.

Driving Directions:

From Lake Shore Drive: Exit LSD at Roosevelt and drive west to Wabash. Turn left on Wabash and drive south to the address. There is a free parking lot.

From the Dan Ryan Expressway: Exit at Roosevelt Road. Drive east on Roosevelt about 10 blocks. Turn right on Wabash and drive south to the address.