 Citizens
Tool Kit on Iraq
How to Make the
Iraq War an Issue in November
Welcome to Win Without War's Citizens Tool Kit - a
resource to help you be an ACTIVE participant in the election of
your next representative to Congress.
Too often, elections are about slogans, attack ads
and empty rhetoric. But, they can also be about issues and critically
important choices about our future. This Citizens Tool Kit is designed
to help those who want THIS election to be about one of the most
important issues facing our country - the war in Iraq.
Whether it's talking to Uncle Bob at the dinner table,
talking to colleagues at work or attending a candidate forum, we
want you to be prepared to talk about the Iraq war. We also want
you to know how you can make your voice heard through grassroots
and media activities that are designed to reach voters in your community.
While the Win Without War coalition has opposed the
Bush administration's Iraq policy since before the U.S. invasion,
we are a non-partisan organization and do not endorse candidates
for public office. We ARE, however, committed to strong citizen
participation in the upcoming election and for making the war in
Iraq an important issue in the debate. People need to know where
the candidates stand on this important issue and how they can make
a difference this election year. The Citizens Tool Kit is designed
to help you do just that!
TAKE ACTION! Grassroots and Media How-To's
Grassroots
Guide - start bird-dogging, host
a house party, drop literature, hold a peace vigil
Media
Guide -
write a letter to the editor, craft an Op-Ed, call your local
talk radio, hold a local press event
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FOR ACTION
Organize
an Election Day Party - Join Working Assets
in organizing an election day party to help increase voter turnout
in your local community! Hundreds of people, nationwide, have
signed up to throw Election Day parties at the polls with free
food, music, games and community pride.
American
Friends Service Committee's Eyes Wide Open Exhibit -
Eyes Wide Open is AFSC's widely-acclaimed exhibition on the
human costs of the Iraq War, featuring a pair of boots honoring
each U.S. military casualty and a field of shoes and a Wall of
Remembrance to memorialize the Iraqis killed in the conflict.
The exhibit has traveled to over
70 cities across the country and may soon be visiting
a location near you.
The
Ground Truth - This Focus Features documentary
follows ordinary men and women who heeded the call for military
service in Iraq, following them from their recruitment through
their reintegration into society. Be part of "Ground Truth
Gathering" week from October 4th - 11th as the nation marks
the 4th anniversary of the congressional authorization vote for
"use of force against Iraq." Local communities across
the country will be taking part in individual screenings of "The
Ground Truth" in churches to living rooms. Visit "The
Ground Truth" website to view a trailer of the film and
buy a copy of the DVD for your own house
party.
Iraq
for Sale: The War Profiteers - "Iraq for
Sale" exposes the connections between private companies profiteering
from the reconstruction of Iraq, the decision makers who allow
them to do so, and the lives of everyday Americans that will be
changed forever. Join Patriotism over Profit week, October
8th - 14th, and participate in a screening being hosted
in your community or hold
your own screening for your family and friends.
Declaration
of Peace - Declaration of Peace is a nationwide
campaign to establish a concrete and rapid plan for peace in Iraq,
including a prompt timetable for withdrawal; a peace process for
security, reconstruction and reconciliation; and a shift of federal
funding to meet human needs. Signers of the Declaration of Peace
Pledge will be asked to contact Congress to urge their support
for withdrawal and a peace process and to participate in the Washington,
DC Week of Action, September 21st-28th, and local events across
the country.
FILMS AND SLIDESHOWS ON IRAQ
The
Ground Truth
Iraq
for Sale: The War Profiteers
Occupation:
Dreamland
Uncovered:
The War on Iraq
Meeting
Face to Face: The Iraq-U.S. Labor Solidarity Tour
Bring
the War Home - On the Road with Eyes Wide Open
VISUALS
Stop the Rubberstamping
of the War in Iraq
"10 Reasons
Why the U.S. Should Leave Iraq"
OTHER RESOURCES
Impact of the Iraq War on Your Community:
National Priorities Project
Calculates the Cost of War for Your Congressional District
ARTICLES
Latest Articles
and Reports on Iraq
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