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WELCOME TO STARVIN' FOR JUSTICE 2007
The 14th Annual Fast & Vigil to Abolish the Death Penalty
at the U.S. Supreme Court
June 29th - July 2nd, 2007 |
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WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHY, HOW
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WHO: | Anyone who is against the Death Penalty -- seasoned
abolitionists and
those new to the movement alike. Come, learn some new tricks and
share your
own, make an impact and meet others who work for the cause....
Abolition
work made fun!
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| WHAT: |
A four day vigil maintaining a presence at SCOTUS, the Supreme Court
Of The
United States. Some of the participants fast during this time, but
fasting
is not required. We encounter thousands of visitors to the Court and
share
our message that no matter how you slice it, the death penalty is BAD
PUBLIC POLICY. Much of the time is spent talking to individuals and
creating visibilty. Several larger events are held at key times
during the
event to highlight specific concerns, with a series of speakers each
evening to educate, enlighten and entertain…
Click Here to see pictures and more info on what goes on during the
Fast &
Vigil!
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| WHERE: | In front of SCOTUS (Supreme Court of the United States) on
Capital
Hill in Washington, DC. With much gratitude to co-sponsorship from
the
United Methodist Church General Board of Church and Society, we
continue to
enjoy access to air conditioned space for HQ, rest rooms, etc.
immediately
across the street, at the United Methodist Church building.
It’s Direct Action made easy!
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| WHEN: | 12 am, June 29 to midnight, July 2. To attend the full event,
plan
to arrive on June 28, and depart on July 3, 2007
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| WHY: |
The purpose of this event is to maintain a presence at SCOTUS between
the
dates of the anniversaries of when the death penalty was ruled
unconstitutional in practice in 1972, and when new laws were upheld
in
1976. While the Court may not be in session and Congress is in
recess, this
presence is more than symbolic.
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| COST: | Minimal - mainly transportation to DC and personal expenses. We have dirt-cheap lodging!
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