The Abolitionist Action Committee

Read the who, what, when, where, why and how of this important annual abolitionist event by visiting
www.abolition.org/annual.html.  E-mail your regular postal address to aac@abolition.org for registration materials.

The Fast & Vigil takes place on the sidewalk in front of the U.S. Supreme Court, considered by many to be the heart of the legalized killing machines in this country. In addition to the strong public witness, this is an excellent opportunity to meet other abolitionists and to "recharge your batteries" while engaging in public outreach and maintaining a physical presence at the Court.   ***FASTING IS OPTIONAL***

BOTTOM LINE, this is a great experience and training ground for people who want to practice, or become very adept, at talking about the dp.

Prisoners, activists from other countries, and abolitionists who are unable to come to Washington, D.C. have fasted or held events in solidarity with the action at the Court. This tradition continues to grow as well - those who participate in solidarity are asked to communicate details of their actions and contact information to the Fast & Vigil organizers.  E-mail aac@abolition.org or write to the address below.
 

STARVIN' FOR JUSTICE ' 04 HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:

June 29 (Sunday) - marks the anniversary of the 1972 Furman v. Georgia decision in which the U.S. Supreme Court found the death penalty to be applied in an arbitrary and capricious manner.
NOON HOUR RALLY to focus on calling for abolition of the death penalty for juvenile offenders. This is the main public media event for this year's Fast & Vigil.
Please check www.abolition.org for details as they develop.

June 30 (Monday) - Evening talk and poetry reading by famous Abolitionist, Magdaleno M. Rose-Avila, leading into 7pm vigil at the time of Texas execution (one of two executions scheduled during this year's Fast 'n Vigil).

July 1 (Tuesday) - Busloads of tourists just waiting for YOU to hand them a flier! Or join the roving vigil by checking out a museum or the Smithsonian's Folklife Festival WHILE WEARING ABOLITIONWEAR and leafletting DC crowds. (These activities can take place throughout the four days of the F&V.)
Evening rally featuring musician and abolitionist Steve Earle, and others!

July 2 (Wednesday) - marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court's decision in Gregg V. Georgia, in which new death penalty laws were upheld and state-sponsored prisoner killings were allowed to resume.
Evening talk by famous Abolitionist Rick Halperin. Break the fast at midnight!

Click here to read and download this year's promotional fliers and posters!