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Events of interest to WAND members and friends
March 2008
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Iraq war by the numbers.
5:
Number of years the Iraq war has lasted. March 19, 2008, the 6th year begins.
Find a way to participate in actions protesting the war.

Award-wining documentary "Body of War" world premiere
April 11, 2008 at Kendall Square, Boston, MA

"Body of War" follows the return home of Tomas Young, a 26-year-old veteran shot and paralyzed after serving in Iraq for less than a week. In parallel, the film also captures the debate in the Congress in the fall of 2002 authorizing the war. The movie was voted "Best Documentary of the Year" by the National Board of Review, nominated for "Best Documentary" by the Producers Guild of America. More information.
Conference Call: War Doesn't Work But Unfortunately We Have To
Monday,
March 31 8pm
The topic of the next War Doesn't Work But Unfortunately We Have To briefing call will be Complex Transformation, DOE's latest attempt to increase capacity to build material for nuclear warheads.  Just what we don't need!  The presenter will be Jessica Wilbanks, Faithful Security and WAND Board Member.  Jessica briefed us last year on Complex 2030 and made the information clear for all of us! Contact: please send an email to wanddc@aol.com for the toll-free call in number and the passcode.


"Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives: The Environmental Footprint of War" opened nationwide March 11, 2008
Our public policy director, Marie Rietmann, makes an appearance!
"Scarred Lands" shows how war and preparations for war further compromise the environmental health of a planet already under stress from massive population increases, unsustainable demands on natural resources and ruinous environmental practices. More information.

 



Go Run is a weekend long training dedicated to equipping you, the future candidate, with the skills to run and win.
  • Colorado Go Run | March 28 - 30, 2008, Englewood, CO
  • Iron Range Go Run | April 11 - 13. 2008, Tower, MN
  • Ohio Go Run | June 6 - 8, 2008, Columbus, OH

The Alliance for Nuclear Accountability Presents: DC DAYS 2008
COMMUNITIES IN THE CROSSHAIRS: Nuclear Weapons, Power & Waste Target Our Security & Environment

April 13-16, 2008, Washington, DC
Advocacy and training about nuclear issues:
  • Learn from experts and maximize your impact
  • Meet with Members of Congress
  • Network with activists from across the country

www.ananuclear.org or email kmatsakis@ananuclear.org


Our National Conference was a Great Success!
"Women at the Table of Power" | It lived up to its name.

The DC reception was great all around! Thanks to everyone who worked so hard to put together this event, and to everyone who showed up! More photos here.


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