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From January 30 to now – millions of us have answered the call of turning our backs on the war economy. National Shutdowns are essential in building a movement of love and care of people in response to 250 years of genocide, slavery, exploitation, and dehumanization.
The brutality we saw ahead of the first shutdown in January hasn’t stopped or slowed down, it only escalated. Since then, the US started a full-fledged war against Iran. Nearly two hundred children were killed in one strike, on the first day of the war alone. Thousands of people have been killed, gas prices are skyrocketing everywhere, and the Trump Admin’s policies are destroying lives from the U.S. to Cuba to Iran!
Now — May Day is upon us, and CODEPINKers across the globe are ready to shut it down! Grab our resources and get ready for your May 1 action!
How do I find those serving the community where I live? Use the Local Peace Economy website to search for organizations in your local community. Every local community is unique, so the Local Peace Economy will look different depending on where you live. Use your creativity and community connections to find what is near you.
Some CODEPINK chapters are planning to participate in the May 1st Shutdown with Sustained General Strike education and planning. To find out more about general strike planning and history, email Makayla.
Local Peace Economy Networks
Upcoming Events:
1 MAY
May Day National Shutdown: DC Anti-War Contingent
11:30am – 2:30pm
Corner of 17th and Constitution Ave NW, near the Washington Monument
17th and Consitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: Sonoma County
9am – 12pm
190 Foss Creek Circle
190 Foss Creek Cir, Healdsburg, CA 95448, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: NYC Outreach + Rally
1pm – 4pm
Washington Square Park
17 Washington Sq N, New York, NY 10011, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: Chicago Rally & March
1pm – 3pm
Union Park
N Ashland Blvd & W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60612, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: Dallas Rally
1pm – 3pm
Dallas City Hall
1500 Marilla St, Dallas, TX 75201, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: San Diego
12pm – 4pm
Chicano Park
1949 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113, United States,
1 MAY
May Day National Shutdown! -Greater Philly
4pm – 5:30pm
Intersection of Cottman & Frankford Ave
Philadelphia , PA 19136, United States,
1 MAY
May 1st National Shutdown: Detroit Rally
4pm – 6pm
Roosevelt Park
2231 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, United States,
1 MAY
Windsor, Ontario: Mayday Picnic
5pm – 8pm
Lanspeary Park
1250 Langlois Ave, Windsor, ON N8X 4L6, Canada,
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