Events
Events listed are not necessarily endorsed or organized by UFPJ. This calendar is maintained as a resource for the entire peace and justice movement. For further information about any event listed, please click on the event listing and contact the person and/or email address listed as the contact for the specific event.
When looking at events in a particular category, please note that states appear in alphabetical order according to their postal code, not their name. E.g. North Carolina is listed before New Jersey, because "NC" comes before "NJ.
Orange, CaliforniaRSVP • Veto Bush's Veto
5:30
Weekly Event
Every Wednesday, weekly. Code Pink peace rally, a gathering of diverse, like-minded people. We carry signs that encourage people to question their consciences about the war in Iraq and other injustices.
This week's Code Pink peace rally at the Traffic Circle park at Plaza Square will be dedicated to saying: "Veto Bush's Veto." Orange Traffic Circle
Plaza Square, Orange, CA 92866
Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 5:30 PM
Palo Alto, CaliforniaRSVP • Anti-War Protest - Emergency Response to Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 p.m.
Four years ago, President Bush strutted around on an aircraft carrier, boasting that America had "prevailed" in Iraq. Four years, half a trillion dollars, and hundreds of thousands of deaths later, he's vetoing a war spending bill because it calls for a timeline for troop withdrawal -- eventually.
San Diego, CaliforniaRSVP • Emergency Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
We will gather together to protest President Bushs veto of the Supplemental Bill that would've started to bring our troops home. We have lost too many troops because the President never had a plan to get us out of Iraq. That time has come ! Please bring pots and pans, whistles, bells, sirens etc. so we can make enough noise so that people will hear our outrage. Please let your friends, family, coworkers and others about the event.
San Francisco, CaliforniaRSVP • STOP THE WAR! PROTEST!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
(1) At every college and high school campus, RALLY AT NOON and then MARCH to converge -- downtown, at town centers. or at military recruiting stations for 5:00 pm RALLIES.
2) In SAN FRANCISCO: Converge and Rally at 5:00 PM at Fifth & Market (Powell Street BART). Bring pots and pans to bang on, noisemakers, everyone you know – and your outrage and sense of urgent responsibility for all the lives hanging in the balance.
San Mateo, CaliforniaRSVP • Declare Peace Now
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
Declare support for ending the occupation of Iraq and bringing the troops home now. Bring friends and signs.
Santa Barbara, CaliforniaRSVP • Make Some Noise
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:30pm
Santa Barbara Activists are getting out on the 101 freeway overpass on Micheltoreno St. to Protest Bush's expected veto of Congress's War Funding Supplemental. When Bush vetos this bill, he vetos the will of the American people! We are letting him know that we will not be silenced.Bring signs & noise makers and all your friends!
RSVP • Emergency Veto Protest Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:30
Emergency veto rally in Santa Barbara to protest President Bush's expected veto tomorrow of Congress's Supplemental War Funding Bill. A vote against this bill is a vote against the will of the American people. Bring signs and noise makers.
Santa Cruz, CaliforniaRSVP • Rally against Bush's veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 pm
Let's stand up and demand that Congress stand with us and bring the troops home!
5:00 pm at the Town Clock. Please come and bring some signs and noisemakers.
New Haven, ConnecticutRSVP • Vigil Protest Joe Lieberman's Pushing War
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
Connecticut Opposes the War (COW) will gather on the New Haven Green at the corner of Chapel Street and Temple Street to rally to override veto and end the War in Iraq on the sidewalk outside of Joe Lieberman's Connecticut residence (he moved out of his Westville home last year and lives in a downtown highrise now). Please bring signs, noisemakers, family friends and neighbors. Let our voice be heard!
Washington, District of ColumbiaRSVP • Out of Iraq Post -Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
MoveOn national rallies. The DC MoveOn Council is calling for all in the area to come to Congress following the Bush veto of the supplemental spending bill authorizing $94 billion spending to continue the Iraq aggression. Tell Congress we want Out of Iraq NOW! We'll occupy the corners and "talk" to Congress and those in traffic.
RSVP • World Can't Wait Protest Veto of Timeline
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 p.m.
On the day Bush vetoes the Iraq Supplemental Funding Bill
Join the DC Chapter of The World Can't Wait - Drive Out the Bush Regime in a protest on the day Bush vetoes the timeline for bringing our troops home from Iraq (probably May 1st or 2nd). Please bring noise makers and signs asking motorists to honk to end the war.
Lakeland, FloridaRSVP • Veto the War
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5 pm
Join others and bring a sign saying you want the troops home, veto the war, etc. to: Sidewalk in front of Southgate Shopping Center on S. Florida Ave. in Lakeland. From 5-6 P.M. on Wednesday, May 2, 2007.
Melbourne, FloridaRSVP • Emergency Veto Response Rally /Mission NOT Accomplished
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6PM
MoveOn, ACT For Change and True Majority members will join The Patriots For Peace to protest President Bush’s veto of the Iraq Accountability Act – a bill to end the Iraq war and bring the troops home safely in 2008- today 5/2/07 6-8PM at the "Peace Corner" 1700 West New Haven, Melbourne Fl.
Miami, FloridaEmergency Veto Action
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5pm
There IS an EVENT on May 2. It's at Route 1 and Ludum Road (67th Avenue) at 5:00 PM.
Miami Gardens, FloridaRSVP • Veto the War, not the Withdrawal
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 4 p.m.
The date is provisional - the day after Bush's veto, we'll be on the sidewalk in front of Congressman Meek's district office. We'll be banging pots and pans and carrying signs to tell our Congressman and our whole community that this is the time to get serious about stopping the war, not the time to back down in the face of Bush's veto.
Naples, FloridaRSVP • anti veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 4pm
Street demonstration day after president vetos bill
Port Orange, FloridaRSVP • Port Orange Says End This War!!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00pm
Meet at the usual protest corner of Ridgewood and Dunlawton. I will be a little late since I work until 5pm, but there will be others there to greet you.
Tallahassee, FloridaRSVP • Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
Congress is sending Iraq Appropriations Bill to President Bush on 5/1/07 with expected veto on 5/2/07. Come join members of UFPJ, MoveOn, CODEPINK, TNPJ, True Majority and others as we keep the pressure on Congress. In the face of a presidential veto, we do not want Congress to fold! They need to stand up to George Bush and make it clear that the war must end and all the troops must be brought home, now.
RSVP • Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00
Freeform antiwar, antitorture, antimurder, for JUSTICE and PEACE streetside picketing.
Tampa, FloridaRSVP • Bush Coming to Tampa
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 12:30 pm
President Bush is going to be in Tampa on Tuesday at 12:30 and he is probably going to be signing the veto right here at MacDill surrounded by the troops. On Tuesday we will be encouraging everyone who opposes the war to join us in protest at the front gates of MacDill.
Kamuela, HawaiiRSVP • Vigil the Veto
3:30
Weekly Event
Vigil for Peace & to Bring the Troops Home
Come join us on the Mamalahoa Hwy. - in front of the Purdy statue at Foodland to Vigil the Veto of the Iraq War Funding Bill.
Boise, IdahoRSVP • Emergency Protest
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 pm
Street protest - Congress must act to end the war.
Elgin, IllinoisRSVP • Stand UP to the Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00
Stand up to the Veto Rally, downtown Elgin
Oak Park, IllinoisRSVP • Emergency Veto Action
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6:45pm
Rally to take place at 800 N Lake St at Scoville Pk
Urbana, IllinoisRSVP • Bush Veto Response Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5pm
Rally to Protest President Bush's Veto of a Timetable to End the Iraq War
Lexington, KentuckyRSVP • Emergency Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 P.M.
Rally to Protest Bush's veto. Much thought and work went into the bill Bush vetoed. He wants an open ended fund with no limits which he will not get with the New Congress. Rally will show Congress we support their actions.
Louisville, KentuckyRSVP • Bush Veto Action
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 4:30 pm
Displaying Signs and Banners on the sidewalk of Central Ave. near Churchill Downs about Bush Veto of Iraq Supplemental Funding Bill.
RSVP • Protest Bush's Veto at Churchill Downs
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 4:30pm
It's Derby week in Louisville KY, so we will protest Bush's War on the sidewalk outside the entrance to Churchill Downs. Join us on Central Ave, west of 4th Street on Wed. 5/2 at 4:30pm. We'll be there when the crowd leaves the Down for the day. Bring signs, banners, drums, and your friends.
Boston, MassachusettsRSVP • Boston Rapid Response Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:30 PM
Join us for a rapid response rally, a noisy, visible response to Bush’s promised veto of the efforts of Congress to bring our troops home. Please bring pots, pans, or other noisemakers -- we're going to make symbolically certain that the Bush administration can hear us. This is going to be a fun, energetic event! This rally is part of a national response coordinated by MoveOn and involving several other progressive groups. A big response across the country will show that the White House is increasingly out of touch, and that the administration cannot continue on as though it is immune to the will of the people.
Fall River, MassachusettsMission Not Accomplished: Protest the Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5 PM
A stand-out in front of Diman Vocational High School in the hour before the Governor Patrick Town Meeting.
Newton, MassachusettsRSVP • Boston MetroWest Emergency Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5pm
Rally in Newton tomorrow May 2 at 5pm to protest Bush's veto of the Iraq Bill.
Newton Centre, MassachusettsRSVP • Emergency Veto Protest/Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5PM
Come gather in protest of the Presidential Veto of the Iraq Accountability Act (the Supplemental Appropriations Bill).
Northampton, MassachusettsRSVP • Veto Protest
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00
A rally and march around downtown Northampton with noise makers. Focus on Congress not caving to the President. End the War Now! Bring the troops home in 2007!
Vineyard Haven, MassachusettsRSVP • Veto the War rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5 pm
Tell Bush, Delahunt, Kerry, and Kennedy that we won't sign a blank check. We insist on a timetable for withdrawal.
Frederick, MarylandRSVP • Frederick Veto Protest Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6.30pm
Breaking news. Today, Congress will send President Bush a bill to start bringing our troops home from Iraq. All signs indicate that we can expect the veto on Wednesday. We've been anticipating this moment—and now it's here. We’re here to show that the majority of the American people aren't with the president, and to call on Congress to stand firm against Bush's endless war. It's time to take action.
Ann Arbor, MichiganRSVP • Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 p.m.
We'll demonstrate our outrage at Bush's veto and make some noise in protest (please bring noisemakers or pots and pans).
Kalamazoo, MichiganRSVP • veto bush - stop the war
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 4:30
A rally will be held in front of the Federal Building, downtown Kalamazoo at the corner of Park and West michigan from 4:30 -6pm on Tuesday Bring signs and banners or come help us hold some that we already have. Forward this info widely--let's get alot of people there.
Lansing, MichiganRSVP • Stop the War. Bring Our Troops Home Now.
Friday, May 4th 2007 12:00 pm
At the Friday noon-hour peace vigil, Lansing area people demand that Congress require the administration to stop the war and to bring our troops home.
RSVP • Senator Levin: Provide Leadership to Stop the War & Bring Our Troops Home
Thursday, May 10th 2007 12:00 pm
Demand Senator Levin's Leadership in Stopping the War in Iraq, and Bringing Our Troops Home. Bring at least five friends to join this noon-hour action for peace - gather along Capitol Avenue near Senator Levin's District Office. A delegation will go up to Senator Levin's office. Others will use our signs to ask for Senator Levin's leadership for peace.
Pinckney, MichiganRSVP • Protest The War in Iraq and Bush's Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 3:30 PM
We will meet to protest against Bush's war in Iraq and his veto of Congress's bill which would require removal of troops beginning this fall. We will meet on the sidewalk in front of the Pinckney town square along M-36.
Kansas City, MissouriRSVP • STOP THE WAR NOW!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
This will be a vigil to tell Congress to hold firm - - no more money for war and get out now! The event will happen the day after Bush vetoes the bill.
Charlotte, North CarolinaRSVP • Protest Bush's Veto - Support Immigrants & Workers Rights
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 4:00 pm
We will gather in front of the Harris Teeter to show our support for the Justice at Smithfield Campaign being waged by workers. They are calling on Harris Teeter to stop selling Smithfield products.
RSVP • Protest Bush Veto - No More Money For War!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:30 pm
We will join together with the weekly CODEPINK Peace Vigil at this busy intersection as part of the national Emergency events in response to Bush's veto. The anti-war movement must be out in the streets to express the popular demand Money For Human Needs, Not War - Bring The Troops Home NOW!
Greensboro, North CarolinaRSVP • Greensboro Action Against the War
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 4:30pm
Even though the war funding bill gives Bush all the money he wants for war, and the timetable is non-binding, Bush's veto declares that he will not endorse even the most spineless, compromising bill. Bush and his whole regime must be brought to a halt before further damage is done to the country and to the world.
New Brunswick, New JerseyRSVP • Veto the War Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6 PM
The emergency veto rally is another opportunity to get out there and protest the ongoing war and occupation of Iraq. End the war now, and withdraw troops immediately.
Trenton, New JerseyRSVP • Emergency Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 12 Noon
Emergency Rally to protest veto of Supplemental Appropriation including timeline for exit from Iraq. Will be held at 12 Noon on day after the veto on the State House Steps, 125 W. State St., Trenton.
Las Vegas, NevadaRSVP • Emergency Veto Protest Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5 PM
The Rally will take place at 5 PM the day AFTER the veto is issued. So the exact date depends on when Bush issues the veto. We will rally in front of the Federal Building at 333 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Bring noise makers and as Molly Ivins urged " make a noise" in protest of the occupation of Iraq. Make your voice heard.
Albany, New YorkRSVP • Emergency Veto Response Rally : Support the Troops - Bring Them Home!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5pm
This venue is a city sidewalk in front of a large mall which is accessible. The venue will be outside and there is room to spread out down the sidewalk & across the street. This is a high traffic area with two large malls on either side so it is a good place to get a message across.
Bronx, New YorkRSVP • Emergency Veto Action
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 7:00 pm
Bronx Peace will be demonstrating against a Bush veto, one of weekly vigils we've been holding in the NW Bronx. Corner of Broadway and 240th street, by Van Cortlandt Park. Take the #1 train to 238th St.
Harlem,NY, New YorkRSVP • Vigil to Veto War
Thursday, May 3rd 2007 6PM
Vigil to Oppose the Veto & for Bringing the Troops Home! Call-a-thon to End the War. Bring your cell phones! We'll call Congress from the corner of 125th St to say bring the troops home in 2007!
New York, New YorkRSVP • Stop the War Now and Impeach Bush for War Crimes!!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5pm
In the face of Bush's outrageous veto of troop withdrawal from Iraq, and the complicity and inaction of Congress in the face of war crimes, what will we the people do?
RSVP • EMERGENCY VETO RALLY
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6:00 p.m.
Join CODEPINK NYC to rally at the Merchants Gate (59th and Central Park West, at Columbus Circle). We want to send a loud message to Congress: DON'T BUY BUSH'S WAR. We'll be using our cell phones to call Clinton, Schumer and our congress people.
RSVP • Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6:00
There should be a VETO protest before the reading/concert (below) at Astor Place: Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove for a special evening of readings from
their book Voices of a People's History of the United States.
RSVP • Granny Peace Brigade Phone-a-Thon
Thursday, May 3rd 2007 12 noon
Ask people to call Congress on site and urge their representatives to stand firm, and not give in to Bush on ending this disastrous war. We will be armed with cell phones. If you've got minutes on your phone bring it along. And if you don't, please come anyway.
Saratoga Springs, New YorkRSVP • Emergency Veto Response Rally -- Dems: Don't Back Down!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 7pm
Congress recently passed a bill setting a deadline to end the war in Iraq. But President Bush is going to veto -- ignoring the will of the American people. We're gathering at emergency response rallies across the country. We'll bring noise-makers to show that the Bush administration cannot ignore the voices of the people. This is an important moment to step out and show our strength in numbers -- we have to swiftly prove that the majority of the people aren't with the president. We want Congress to stand firm and end this war. Questions? call 518-583-4326.
Staten Island, New YorkRSVP • Veto Vito
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6:30 PM
Staten Island is going to have a post-veto CALL-A-THON in front of Vito's office. We have a flyer urging people to call their Senators and Rep.
Syracuse, New YorkRSVP • Candle Light Vigil to End the War
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 8 pm
A candle light vigil to mark the terrible destruction caused by the Iraq War and call for an End to the US Occupation of Iraq. We'll also condemn Bush's veto of the legislation setting a timid timetable to end the war.
Columbus, OhioRSVP • Primal Scream Against the War
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 Night of the VETO
Wwe will hold a Primal Scream the night of the VETO at the Federal Building this week. 10 p.m. 200 N. High Street, Columbus, Ohio
Oklahoma City, OklahomaRSVP • MoveOn Emergency Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00pm
On Wednesday, May 2, local residents will protest President Bush's veto of the Iraq Accountability Act – a bill to end the Iraq war and bring the troops home safely in 2008.
Portland, OregonRSVP • We the People Veto the War
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 pm
We the People Veto the War
Rally with Pots and Pans
Day after the Bush Veto of the War Supplemental
Visit pdxpeace.org for updates
Veto and Anti-Occupation Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:30pm
In Front of the Portland Art Museum, South Parks Blocks
Tomorrow, May 2, in response to Bush's veto, people across the country will be gathering at Emergency Veto Rallies. This is an important moment to show up and demonstrate our strength in numbers -- we have to swiftly prove that the majority of the people aren't with the president. We want Congress to stand firm and end the occupation. George Bush's timeline may be January 2009, but we cannot afford hundreds of thousands more coffins or hundreds of billions more dollars...
Lansdowne, PennsylvaniaRSVP • VETO RESPONSE RALLY: End the war, not Endless War!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 6:00
In Delaware County a, a Veto Response Rally is being planned for Lansdowne at the southeast corner Baltimore and Lansdowne Ave, in front of Borough Hall at 6:00P.M. the first weekday after the veto. (If the veto occurs on a Friday or over a weekend, the rally will be at 6:00P.M. on the Monday after the veto.) Bring signs, banners, family/friends/neighbors/co-workers, and an appropriate level of peaceful outrage.
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaRSVP • "End the War, Not War Without End" Phila. Veto Response Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5PM
Day After Bush's Veto of Congress' legislated timeline for ending the war and withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq, at Phila. City Hall (north side), Broad St. & JFK Boulevard, Phila., PA. Rally to be followed by procession to Phila. Federal Building, 601 Market Street, wherein Senator Arlen Specter's Phila. office is located. Bring noise-makers, signs, banners
Bluffton, South CarolinaRSVP • Veto Response Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 flexible
Picketing to support peace, impeachment, supporting the troops by bringing them home. To take place after Bush's veto. Time is flexible!
Charleston, South CarolinaRSVP • VETO PRESS CONFERENCE
Tuesday, May 1st 2007 4:00PM
Community members join forces and tell the media that the bill and the veto are WRONG! Everyone is welcome to attend. We will be on the steps of the U.S. Custom House (which houses DeMint and Graham offices).
Salt Lake City, UtahRSVP • Emergency Veto Rally on Wednesday, May 2!
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00pm
Please attend an emergency veto rally in protest of President Bush's anticipated veto of the Iraq Appropriations bill that contains specific timelines.
McLean, VirginiaRSVP • Rally Against the Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00 PM
Rally Against President Bush's veto of bipartisan bill to end the Iraq war and bring the troops home safely.
Hardwick, VermontRSVP • Veto Rally
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00
Let's make some noise, since Bush is ignoring the will of the people.
Seattle, WashingtonRSVP • Emergency Protest Against Timetable Veto
Wednesday, May 2nd 2007 5:00pm
President Bush the War Criminal in Chief is set to veto the bill Congress passed which gave Bush another $100 billion for the war - enough to fund the war into the next administration. The bill was not a condemnation of an unjust war on Iraq, nor a real step towards ending the occupation and bringing the troops home from the region, but Bush is intent on vetoing it until Congress removes the withdrawal date and allows the Bush administration to continue the war unchecked.
Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, WashingtonRSVP • Veto Bannering
Thursday, May 3rd 2007 7 am
Banners on overpasses over major high ways Thursday May 3rd during drive time.
"Congress: Troops Home Now!"
Appleton, WisconsinRSVP • Bush Veto Protest Rally
4
Monthly Event
1st Sat monthly peace rally Appleton, WI. Fox Valley Peace Coalition.
11-12 Corner College & Appleton St.
Participants will stand on the corner holding signs. Same place as 1st Sat rallies (peace corner/Houdini corner).
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