Save the Redwoods/Boycott the Gap
Boycott-the-Gap: WTO COUNTDOWN: INFO + ACTIONS!!!!
Posted by Mary Bull (chalicenew@earthlink.net)
Friday, November 12, 1999
Forest Defenders and Social Justice Activists Across the Globe!
For those of you who have decided not to go or who are undecided, I can only
say, DROP EVERYTHING AND GO TO SEATTLE to participate in the EVENT of a
lifetime, the EVENT of two MILLENNIA, the EVENT that launches the reclaiming
of our planet and our lives from the corporations!!! Make this the biggest
demonstration in recent history, comparable to the Civil Rights actions of
the 60's!!! BE PART OF IT!!! CHANGE SOCIETY NOW!!!!!
In this newsletter:
--Boycott-the-Gap Campaign Seattle Contact Info: JOIN US!!!
--Invitation to Seattle from the Ruckus Society!!!
--Seattle Travel and Lodging Info!!!
--Seattle Events: Sampler from an Ever-expanding List!!!
--Upcoming Bay Area and North Coast Actions & Events:
---->Nov 13: Protest Gap Fisher Overlogging in Sonoma!!!
---->Nov 15: Protest PL Logging of Gypsy's Grove!!!
---->Nov 16: NO WTO! Special Planning Session!!!
---->Nov 17: NO WTO! Meet to Plan the Bay Area Nov 30th Action!!!
---->Nov 18: NO WTO! Teach-In, College of Marin!!!
---->Nov 20: NO WTO! Human Banner Action!!!
---->Nov 30: NO WTO! International Day of Action!!!!!
Save the Redwoods/Boycott the Gap Seattle Contact Info!
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You can contact Mary Pjerrou and me from the evening of Nov 26 thru the
morning of Dec 4 at
The Paynter Residence
861 NW 175th St
Shoreline, WA 98177
206-542-8043 / cell phone: TBA
chalicenew@earthlink.net
http://www.elksoft.com/gwa
We will be coordinating GAP and anti-WTO actions from here! SRBG will also
be participating in joint actions with other groups, such as Global
Exchange, throughout the week!!! I will keep you apprised via email of our
schedule of events and we will also post these in the SRBG newsletter
section of our web site!!! PLEASE CONTACT US IN SEATTLE FOR ACTION,
EDUCATION, FUN, & SOLIDARITY!!!
Other members of our affinity group and the Campaign at large will be
staying at various locations across Seattle. However, we will be coming
together every day to PLAN A NEW MILLENIUM!!! If you need lodging, please
read on and/or contact me (I have some leads that I will share with you)!!!
JOIN US IN SEATTLE!!!
Invitation to Seattle from the Ruckus Society!!!
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Following is an irresistible invitation from Han Shan of the Ruckus Society
to come to Seattle and register for the Convergence!!!
Greetings WTO Activists-
I'm sorry I haven't been more in touch since the Bay Area WTO Training. I
have been in Seattle for two weeks now, plugging the Ruckus "hellraising
machine" into the Direct Action Network and the local scene in general.
There is much to do but its exciting to see the fire up here and all the
committed people burning to build a real people's globalization - a
cross-border solidarity movement demanding an end to the World Trade
Organization, and all that it stands for.
The World Trade Organization comes to Seattle in just 18 days.
There are presently hundreds of extraordinary organizations and tens of
thousands of individuals working to turn back the corporate takeover of our
planet. They have constructed multifaceted strategic campaigns and are
organizing to bring thousands of concerned citizen-activists to Seattle
November 29 - December 3, when the WTO plans to hold its Ministerial. The
Ruckus Society is working to make sure the inevitable confrontation between
civil society and the WTO unfolds in a nonviolent and meaningful way that
will inspire the global public.
WON'T YOU JOIN US HERE IN SEATTLE?
Hundreds of citizen-activists will be coming for the "Convergence," a
training being facilitated by Art & Revolution, The Ruckus Society and the
Direct Action Network. We will be holding workshops for individuals and
affinity groups in nonviolent civil disobedience including Political
Theater, Blockades, Climbing as well as Media and Legal training. The
Convergence begins on the 20th and will run until the day of Mass Action,
when we take to the streets-- Nov. 30th.
To register for the Convergence, go to
http://www.agitprop.org/artandrevolution and click on CONVERGENCE on the
home page.
Also, if you haven't been to http://www.globalizethis.org recently, it is
changing and evolving daily. Presently, the site is designed to give you the
information you need to get EDUCATED, get INSPIRED, get ORGANIZED, get TO
SEATTLE, and get IN THE STREETS. Check it out soon.
--More news on the way very soon--Watch for it--
For the Earth and other living things,
Han Shan
Hellraiser, Poet
The Ruckus Society
phone: 510-848-9565
cell: 206-251-5833
fax: 510-848-9541
e: han@ruckus.org
http://www.ruckus.org
Seattle Lodging & Travel Info!!!
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Courtesy of Sam Johnston...
Lodging:
--If you are interested in staying in a hotel, hostel or camping, fill out
the Housing Needs Assessment Form which can be found online at
. Fax the completed form to Alesha Doughtrey at (202)
547-7392
--If you are interested in homestay options in Seattle, fax the completed
form to People for Fair Trade in Seattle, (206) 770-9047
Other Housing and Travel Info: http://www.peopleforfairtrade.org
Travel from the Bay Area:
NOTE: Make sure to make your reservation early, as routes will get booked
considering you will be travelling during a high traffic season. BE AWARE
that the following rates are as of October 8, and are subject to change at
any time.
**The PGA Caravan:
People's Global Action is currently caravanning across the US on its way to
Seattle. Although information is just being developed at this time, it will
be coming to San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco on the way. It will
arrive in San Francisco on Nov 19th and there will be a noon rally with a
human banner (spelling "NO WTO") in Justin Herman Plaza on NOV 20 !!
On the following day, November 21, the caravan will leave for Seattle. Those
from the SF Bay Area who wish to join the caravan should plan to meet at
Global Exchange office, 2017 Mission St. near 16th St. Bart Station. FOR
MORE INFO CALL 415-558-9486 x. 351.
**Greyhound Buses:
Greyhound buses leave from SF Transbay Terminal and from the Oakland station
several times daily. Travel times vary from 19-22 hours. Call 1-800-231-2222
to make a reservation. If you're interested in going on a bus with others
going to the WTO protest, we recommend you make reservations on one of the
following buses (departure times are the same every day). Buses return from
Seattle every day at the following times: 1:10 AM, 12:15 PM, 3:00 PM, and
8:40 PM. (The following rates are assuming you would leave November 28th and
arrive on the 29th).
San Francisco: (424 Mission Transbay station)
(Morning option) Departs 6:00 AM, arrives at 4:55 PM the next day with one
transfer n Sacramento. (Afternoon option) Departs 5:00 PM, arrives at 3:15
PM the next day with one transfer in Sacramento. Round trip quoted at $98.
Oakland: (2103 San Pablo Ave.)
(Morning Option) Departs 6:30 AM, arrives Seattle at 4:55 PM the next day
with one transfer in Sacramento. (Afternoon option) Departs 5:35 PM, arrives
Seattle at 3:15 PM the next day with one transfer in Sacramento. Round trip
quoted at $98.
**Airlines:
We recommend you make a reservation through Alaska Airlines as they
currently have the lowest rates ($88.50 as of October 8) and have departing
flights from SFO, San Jose and Oakland. Call 1-800-252-7522 for reservations
or go to their website at . You can also research cheap
flights online by checking out . Southwest Airlines
also has good rates to Seattle, contact them at 1-800-435-9792. American
Airlines number is 1-800-433-7300. United Airlines also has flights from
SFO, Oakland, and San Jose, call them at 1-800-241-6522. Travel time is
about 3 hours, including an hour lead time at the airport. ince rates are
changing quickly, we are unable to provide detailed flight information and
recommend you call to make a reservation. Seating at this point is very
limited, so make your reservation ASAP. For Alaska group fare info, call
1-800-445-4435.
**Trains:
Amtrak is a convenient option for those of you who have no time constraints
and enjoy a little comfort, however it is the most expensive option. The
Coast Starlighter leaves San Jose daily at 7:47 PM and Oakland at 9:12 PM.
It arrives in Seattle 12 hours later at 8:45 PM. Round trip price quoted at
$224. Call 1-800-872-7245 for advanced reservations.
Seattle Schedule of Events (Ever-expanding List)!!!
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For a comprehensive list of events (literally dozens and dozens, addressing
the WTO and... Women, Africa, GMOs, etc., etc., etc. !) in Seattle, go to
http://www.peopleforfairtrade.org and click Upcoming Events. Also see
http://www.seattlewto.org/calendar.html for a more complete but less
printable list!
Please send additions and corrections to: CALENDAR, 1914 Fourth Ave.,
Seattle WA 98101. Fax: (206) 770-9047. Phone: (206) 770-9044, or toll free
(877) STOP WTO. Email: events@peopleforfairtrade.org
Here's a sampling:
Sat Nov 20 -- Sun Nov 28. Action/Street Theater Convergence Workshops,
training, coordinating. Sponsor: Direct Action Network Info: (206) 632-1656
Tues Nov 23 Benefit concert for People for Fair Trade / Network Opposed to
the WTO. Location: Tractor Tavern, Ballard Info: (206) 770-9044, toll free
(877) STOP WTO
Nov 26--27. International Forum on Globalization (IFG) Teach-In Location:
Benaroya Symphony Hall, 200 University St. (downtown Seattle) Info:
415/771-3394
Sat Nov 27--Dec 3. Fair Trade Fair. Location: Seattle Town Hall, 1119 8th
Ave., Seattle (8th & Seneca) Info: Deborah James, Global Exchange (415) 255
7296 x245
Nov 2830. Peoples Assembly/March-Rally Register by Oct. 15 Location:
Filipino Community Center, 5740 ML King Jr. Way Info: (206) 763-9611,
passembly@yahoo.com
Nov 28. Forum on WTO and Global War System. Sponsor: Intl Network on
Disarmament and Globalization, others. Info: Steve Staples, Council of
Canadians, (604) 688-8846,
sstaples@randomlink.com
Nov 29, 4:30 p.m. Interfaith Gathering, Procession, and "Human Chain" to
call for the definitive cancellation of the debt of the worldıs poorest
countries. Location: Begins at First United Methodist Ch., 5th & Columbia,
Seattle; procession to join hands around Exhibition Center, S. Royal
Brougham St., site of WTO opening gala Sponsor: WA Association of Churches
Info: (206) 625-9790. 6-10pm International Solidarity Night. Location:
Filipino Community Center Hall, ML King Jr. Way S., Seattle. Songs of
Struggle, Words of Action and Dance of Resistance against WTO and
imperialist globalization.
Nov 30, time TBA. Mass nonviolent direct action Info: Direct Action Network,
(206) 632-1656 8:00 am Youth Caucus Assembly/March-Rally
Nov 30, 10:00 am Peoples Assembly/March-Rally. Location: Meet at the
Filipino Community Center, Corner of MLK Jr. Way S. and Orcas St., Seattle.
March 4.5 miles to downtown Seattle at 10:30 am.
Nov 30, 10 am-12:30 pm. Labor Rally. Location: Memorial Stadium Info:
AFL-CIO. 12:303 pm March on the WTO. Location: Route TBA. Info: AFL-CIO
Nov 30, 78:30 pm. Debate: Sponsored by Public Citizen, Intıl Forum on
Globalization and The Nation Location: Seattle Town Hall, 1119 8th Ave,
Seattle. Info: Jerry Mander, IFG (415) 771 3394; Peter Rothberg @ The
Nation.
Wed Dec 1. 7:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Press breakfast on resolving tensions between
trade & environment. Sponsor: Global Environment & Trade Study. Location:
Renaissance Hotel Info: Susan Wueste, susan.weuste@yale.edu
Dec 1, 8:30 am-- No Patents on Life: Biotech in the Global Economy. All day
forum on patents on life forms. Sponsors: Consumer Choice Council, Council
for Responsible Genetics, Inst. for Ag. and Trade Policy. Location: Plymouth
Congregational Church Contact: Phil Bereano (206)543-9037,
phil@uwtc.washington.edu. sdonahoe@u.washington.edu
Dec 1, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. European Trade Forum: Genetically Modified
Products, Natl Sanctions, British Beef & American Hormones. Info: David
Hughes, Pres. Hungarian Chamber of Commerce, (425)481-3669,hacofc@aol.com
time TBA
Dec 1, 3:00-5:00 p.m. "Selling the Story: Taking the WTO Back to Your
Campus" Sponsor: Center for Environmental Citizenship Location: TBA Info:
728-1563, cecnw@envirocitizen.org Party with other Activists at the
Speakeasy After "Selling the Story" Location: Speakeasy Internet Cafe, 2304
2nd Ave. All ages welcome. Sponsored by Campus Green Vote, WashPIRG, STARC,
the Sierra Student Coal., Center for Campus Organizing & Campus Greens-Univ
of WA.
Fri, Dec 3, 8:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. Corporate Accountability: "Who Rules?"
Location: Gethsemane Lutheran Ch. Info: Mike Dolan, (202) 454-5122,
mdolan@citizen.org
Dec 3, 10:00 a.m.12:30 p.m. The Kyoto Protocol and the WTO. Sponsor: Intl
Inst. for Sustainable Development & Royal Inst. for Intl Affairs
..and on and on!!!
Upcoming Bay Area and North Coast Actions & Events!
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Nov 13: Protest Gap Fisher Logging in Sonoma!!!
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Sat. Nov. 13. 12 Noon. Meet at Courthouse Square and march to downtown Gap,
Santa Rosa. Info: 707-874-2996. ***To Stop the Fisher Family from Cutting
Ancient Trees, Clearcutting, Spraying Toxic Chemicals and Killing
Endangered Fish and Wildlife.***
Nov 15: Protest PL Logging of Gypsy's Grove!!!
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12 NOON. Grizzly Creek Campground on Hwy 36. From NCEF!: The Pacific Lumber
Company has informed attorneys of the family of David "Gypsy" Chain that
they intend to log the area where he was killed. They say that they will
leave a 100 ft. buffer zone around the tree that hit him. Next monday at
noon people will be gathering at Grizzly Creek Campground on Hwy 36 to
march/hike up to the landing near his death site. We want to let the company
and the public know that this is unacceptable and an insult to his memory.
For more info call (707) 825-6598.
Nov 16: NO WTO! Special Planning Session!!!
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7 PM, Global Exchange. 2017 Mission at 16th, SF. GET THE SCOOP!!! The Latest
Schedule of NO WTO events here and in Seattle!!! Form Affinity Groups!!!
Plan Actions!!! Join Us!!!
Nov 17: Planning Session for Local Internat'l Day of Action!!!!
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Nov 17, 7 PM, Global Exchange, 2017 Mission at 16th, SF. For activists stuck
in the Bay Area on Nov 30, Global Exchange invites you to participate in a
planning session for this International Day of Action. For more information
on how to get involved, please contact either Leila at 415-558-9486 ex. 355
leila@globalexchange.org or Jia Ching at 415.255.7296
globalizethis@yahoo.com.
Nov 18: NO WTO! Teach-In, College of Marin!!!
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Thurs, Nov 18, 7-9pm, College of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield, Science
Center, Room 159. The Social Justice Center of Marin and Students for
Social Responsibility will host a community forum on the impact of the World
Trade Organization (WTO) on the environment, democracy and human rights.
Presenters include Juliette Beck of Global Exchange, Peter Fugazzotto of
the Sea Turtle Restoration Project, and Jane Scantlebury of SEIU Local 535.
Moderated by Walter Turner, host of KPFA's "Africa Today". 7-9pm, College
of Marin, 835 College Ave., Kentfield, Science Center, Room 159. Cost:
Free. Contact: Eden James - 415-459-5433, edensca@aol.com, Stephen Fein -
steve@thirdworldtraveler.com, or Social Justice Center - 415-454-5027.
Nov 20: NO WTO! Human Banner Action & March!!!
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12 Noon. Justin Herman Plaza, SF. RALLY AGAINST THE WORLD TRADE
ORGANIZATION! MUSIC! SPEAKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AND
A HUMAN BANNER WHERE WE LITERALLY SPELL OUT NO-WTO WITH
OUR BODIES! FOLLOWED BY A MARCH ON OLD NAVY'S FLAGSHIP STORE
4TH AND MARKET TO PROTEST SWEAT SHOPS AND FOREST DESTRUCTION.
From Sam and Patrick at RAN:
Representatives of popular movements from around the world are travelling
across the US with the PEOPLES GLOBAL ACTION CARAVAN to raise awareness
about corporate globalization and the WTO. They are headed to Seattle for
the "Protest of the Century" at the World Trade Organization's ministerial
meeting in Seattle, November 29 through December 2. The caravan will be
passing through San Francisco Fri Nov 19th and 20th.
On the 20th the caravan participants will be joined by a wide range of Bay
area activists for a Rally against the WTO in JUSTIN HERMAN PLAZA, at NOON
on NOVEMBER 20. The rally will include international speakers, live music
and an incredible human banner that spells "NO WTO"!
We all know that the World Trade Organization is a horrific assault on the
rights of working people, the environment and democracy in general but we
need to get the message out to the rest of the public about this corporate
power grab. One great way to do it is to come together for a mass action
that literally spells out our unifying message in a beautiful piece of
visual art.
Picture hundreds of activists from different movements all coming together
to align our bodies so that we spell out NO WTO as part of a living
breathing message to the world. Not only will we show the power of unified
direct action but we will create an image that the corporate media can't
distort. This action can help frame the debate and let the public know the
truth : there is a massive and ever growing resistance to the corporate
domination of the planet promoted by the WTO.
For this to work we need people. Lots and lots of people! So bring your
family, bring your friends! Mobilize your community! Let's all stand up
together for the world we want to live in. For more information, to
co-sponsor the event or get copies of flyers contact Sam at Rainforest
Action Network, 415 398 4404, ext. 355 or email batfish@earthlink.com
Nov 30: NO WTO! International Day of Action!!!!!
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In Seattle, we will be attempting to shut down the WTO!!! WHEREVER you are,
PLEASE, join us in SOLIDARITY by taking a stand to save the planet and
humanity from corporate exploitation.
See you in Seattle!!!
Mary Bull
Save the Redwoods/Boycott the Gap Campaign, SF
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Other Contacts/Information Sources:
www.elksoft.com/gwa
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Mary Pjerrou, Redwood Coast Watersheds Alliance
707-877-3405 pirohuck@mcn.org
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Norman de Vall, Greenwood Watershed Association
707-877-3551 ndevall@mcn.org www.gapsucks.org
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Redwood Mary
Plight of the Redwoods Tour redwoodm@mcn.org
http://sites.netscape.net/redwoodmary/redwoodmary
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Mary Bull,
Save the Redwoods/Boycott the Gap Campaign
415-731-7924 chalicenew@earthlink.net
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Gap Labor Exploitation URLs:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1999/01/14
/MN19190.DTL
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1999/01/20
/MN49132.DTL
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/1999/01/22
/MN49806.DTL
http://www.house.gov/resources/105cong/democrat/cnmifin.html#contractlabor
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http://sweatshops@globalexchange.org
http://www.globalexchange.org
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