It's hard to believe that the fifth year of the U.S. war and occupation in Iraq is about to begin. It's hard to look back at the death and destruction in these last four years. But along the entire way, ordinary people, in great numbers, have stepped forward to say NO. We have resisted, and we will continue to do so.

You can help make sure that the 4th anniversary of the illegal, immoral invasion and occupation of Iraq, and the terrible toll it has taken around the world, is marked visibly and vocally in every town, on every street corner in the country. More than 1,000 actions have already been planned, and more are being organized every day.

Check the UFPJ calendar to find a 4th anniversary event in your area. If you don't find an event near you listed, try the MoveOn.org and Declaration of Peace calendars. Keep checking the calendars, as events are being added continuously, or plan your own and post it on our calendar, so others can find and join you.

Ways to take action on the 4th anniversary and beyond:

• organize a vigil in front of the offices of your members of Congress;

• get people together to stand with signs and banners against the war in the busiest part of your town;

• collect signatures on our national petition to Congress;

• download, print, and hand out copies of War Times' new "Time to End the Occupation of Iraq" flyer;
  

• hand out leaflets to high school students to make sure they know that military recruiters are not telling the truth;

• plan an act of nonviolent civil disobedience at the office of a military contractor, a recruitment station, or the district office of your Congressional representative;

• organize a march through a part of your city or town where lots of people will see you, and in memory of Molly Ivins, bring pots and pans to appropriate events (i.e., not to silent vigils) and make some noise;

• write letters to your local newspapers, call in to radio talk shows, and try to get media coverage for any antiwar activity you are involved in: Be sure to explain why you oppose the war, why you think it needs to end now, and why you don't want a new war in Iran!

After four long years, the bloodshed still isn't letting up, and nor can we. Your support is critical in our efforts to end this war, to prevent future wars of aggression, and to bring the troops home. Please take a moment now to make the most generous donation you can to enable us to carry this work forward.