April 7, 2009

April 11: Take to the Streets!

In reaction to Wall-Street-friendly bailout plans coming from Obama's economic team, senior journalist Bill Moyers recently asked "Are we chumps?" His guest, MIT economist Simon Johnson, bumbled a bit, then settled in on the right answer:

We'll find out. Yes, we may be. Okay. It depends on how we play this politically. It depends on what our political system does. It depends, I think, on the level of reaction.

This Saturday, April 11, 2009, is your opportunity to react with others, thanks to a group of organizers calling this initiative "A New Way Forward." Take to the Streets!

What do you write on your placard?
  • "Break up the Banks"
  • "It's Wealth Distribution Stupid"
  • "Put Homeowners First, Not the Banks"
  • "Who would Jesus Bail out?"
  • "Enough is Enough"
  • "No More Handouts"
  • "Expose the Insolvency Cover Up"
The New Way Forward gives other ways to "vote":

Sign the Pledge calling for too-big-to-fail banks to be broken apart
Follow on Twitter
Join the Way Forward Group on MySpace
Be a Fan on Facebook

Lets not be taken for chumps! Find a group of people assembling near you using the link below. Be part of the coordinated reaction. If you don't find a gathering, you can start one using the handy calendar tool at the New Way Forward web page.

Share this link with your friends: http://anewwayforward.org/demonstrations/

Here's a taste of the growing list of cities and towns that are getting organized to let the powers that be know what they are up against:

Anchorage, AK at Corner of Northern Lights and Seward Highway more

Corner of Northern Lights and Seward Highway December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
600 E Northern Lights Blvd 907-338-0695
Approx Capacity: 0 55 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Samuel Bair
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Fayetteville, AR at On the University of Arkansas campus in front of Old Main more

On the University of Arkansas campus in front of Old Main December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Arkansas Avenue
Approx Capacity: 0 5 people plan to attend.
Organized by: George Sakhel
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Phoenix, AZ at Sidewalks outside AIG building more

Sidewalks outside AIG building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Central Ave and Thomas Road, NE corner Stay on city owned sidewalks and don't block foot traffic
Approx Capacity: 5000 153 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Cheryl C
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Tucson, AZ at sidewalks outside Chase Bank, Swan@Speedway more

sidewalks outside Chase Bank, Swan@Speedway December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
4711 E. Speedway corner of Speedway and Swan
Approx Capacity: 0 42 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Richard
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Eureka, CA at waterfront park more

waterfront park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Sea ave. 7072680960
Approx Capacity: 0 84 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Thom Notwell
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Los Angeles, CA at Federal Building more

Federal Building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
11000 Wilshire Blvd
Approx Capacity: 0 258 people plan to attend.
Organized by: steve
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Redding, CA at Redding City Hall more

Redding City Hall December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
777 Cypress Avenue
Approx Capacity: 100 14 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Ivan
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Sacramento, CA at State Capitol more

State Capitol December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1200 L-ST.
Approx Capacity: 2000 71 people plan to attend.
Organized by: PETER
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San Diego, CA at Embarcadero more

Embarcadero December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Pacific Highway and Broadway 858-331-1817
Approx Capacity: 5000 171 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Stephen
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San Francisco, CA at Federal Reserve BANK more

Federal Reserve BANK December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
101 Market Street
Approx Capacity: 0 181 people plan to attend.
Organized by: plutarch
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Santa Barbara, CA at Santa Barbara Museum of Art more

Santa Barbara Museum of Art December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1114 State Street ( X Anapamu St.) (805)962-9332
Approx Capacity: 0 2 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Lois Hamilton
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Santa Cruz, CA at County Offices more

County Offices December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
water st and ocean ave maya11125@yahoo.com
Approx Capacity: 0 95 people plan to attend.
Organized by: maya kha
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Boulder, CO at Sister Cities Park, east side of Municipal Building more

Sister Cities Park, east side of Municipal Building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Canyon and Broadway 303-444-6981x2
Approx Capacity: 0 12 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Carolyn Bninski
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Denver, CO at State Capitol - West End more

State Capitol - West End December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
West End Steps of the Capitol 303-350-7019
Approx Capacity: 0 140 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Jackie
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Durango, CO at SE Corner of College (6th St.) & Main Ave., Durango, CO more

SE Corner of College (6th St.) & Main Ave., Durango, CO December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
College & Main
Approx Capacity: 0 11 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Nathan
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Hartford, CT at Senator Dodd's Office more

Senator Dodd's Office December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
30 Lewis St and nearby portion of Bushnell Park 860-726-8700
Approx Capacity: 1000 78 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Kanishka Azimi and Mallory
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New Haven, CT at TO BE DECIDED - NEGOTIABLE, NEW HAVEN AREA

TO BE DECIDED - NEGOTIABLE, NEW HAVEN AREA December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
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Approx Capacity: 0 7 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Trevor Masterson
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Washington , DC at Lafayette Park more

Lafayette Park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1600 H St. NW
Approx Capacity: 1000 336 people plan to attend.
Organized by: beth pointer
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Gainesville, FL at Downtown Plaza more

Downtown Plaza December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Approx Capacity: 0 42 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Faith Carr
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Jacksonville, FL at TBA more

TBA December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
TBA 904-733-1234
Approx Capacity: 0 1 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Duke Fagan
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Fairburn, GA at FEDERAL RESERVE BANK - ATLANTA more

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK - ATLANTA December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
9710 Cedar Grove Rd
Approx Capacity: 0 16 people plan to attend.
Organized by: MIKE RUCKER
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Iowa City, IA at College Green Park more

College Green Park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
College St. 319-337-3535
Approx Capacity: 100 50 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Sarah Swisher
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Chicago, IL at 230 S. Dearborn more

230 S. Dearborn December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
LaSalle Street
Approx Capacity: 0 274 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Debby Fay
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Lexington, KY at Triangle Park more

Triangle Park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Main Street and Broadway 859-278-1965
Approx Capacity: 100 32 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Debbie Stoops
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Baton Rouge, LA at Jefferson Terrace S/D more

Jefferson Terrace S/D December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Upton and Azrok
Approx Capacity: 5 9 people plan to attend.
Organized by: charles
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Boston, MA at Boston Common more

Boston Common December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Bound by Tremont, Beacon, Charles, Park and Boylston Streets MB 1 774 573 2805
Approx Capacity: 10000 343 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Matt Zaccarino
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Augusta, ME at State House more

State House December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
State House Station Capitol St.
Approx Capacity: 0 55 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Jane
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Detroit, MI at City County Building more

City County Building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1 Woodward Ave
Approx Capacity: 0 114 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Beth Breidenstein
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Holland, MI at 645 Wilshire Ct. more

645 Wilshire Ct. December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
645 Wilshire Ct. 6163358076
Approx Capacity: 0 7 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Don Brake
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Marquette , MI at UP Post Office 12 Noon more

UP Post Office 12 Noon December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
3rd & Washington St
Approx Capacity: 0 2 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Richard Bourgeois
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St. Paul, MN at State Capitol, St. Paul, MN more

State Capitol, St. Paul, MN December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Approx Capacity: 0 101 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Walt
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Saint Louis, MO at Under the Arch more

Under the Arch December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Approx Capacity: 0 114 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Eric Hoffpauir
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Springfield, MO at Glenstone and Battlefield more

Glenstone and Battlefield December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Approx Capacity: 0 17 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Patrick Bills
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Hickory, NC at Union Square more

Union Square December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Union Square NW
Approx Capacity: 0 12 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Ed Crump
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Raleigh, NC at Bicentennial Plaza more

Bicentennial Plaza December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1 E Edenton St. 802 922 1719
Approx Capacity: 0 257 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Zephyr Teachout
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Newark, NJ at Robert A. Roe Federal Building in Paterson, NJ more

Robert A. Roe Federal Building in Paterson, NJ December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
200 Federal Plaza 973-968-5073
Approx Capacity: 0 40 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Michael Atkin
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North Bergen, NJ at 80th st. Park more

80th st. Park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
80th st. (201) 401-2129
Approx Capacity: 0 12 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Joaquin Santelices
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Albuquerque, NM at First Plaza Galeria more

First Plaza Galeria December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
20 First Plaza N.W. (505)315-2537
Approx Capacity: 0 45 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Deborah L. Hall
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Lockport, NY at Lockport City Building more

Lockport City Building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Main Street
Approx Capacity: 0 25 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Judy Snow
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New Paltz, NY at In front of the Elting Library more

In front of the Elting Library December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Main and N Front Streets
Approx Capacity: 0 1 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Barbara Upton
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New York, NY at Union Square more

Union Square December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
14th St. & Broadway
Approx Capacity: 0 399 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Gabrielle
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Poughkeepsie, NY at In front of Dutchess County Office Building

In front of Dutchess County Office Building December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
22 Market Street (845) 489-5479
Approx Capacity: 200 1 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Dutchess County Legislator Joel Tyner
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Cleveland, OH at Willard Park at corner of Lakeside and E. 9th more

Willard Park at corner of Lakeside and E. 9th December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
216-255-2184
Approx Capacity: 100 79 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Greg Coleridge
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Columbus, OH at Ohio Statehouse more

Ohio Statehouse December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
77 S High St
Approx Capacity: 0 66 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Johnny Milaychev
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Oklahoma City, OK at State Capital more

State Capital December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
2300 N Lincoln Blvd 4052551897
Approx Capacity: 5000 4 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Charlie Mai
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Portland, OR at Pioneer Square more

Pioneer Square December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Pioneer Square
Approx Capacity: 0 186 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Mike
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Philadelphia, PA at Convention Center more

Convention Center December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Approx Capacity: 0 36 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Nancy
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Pittsburgh, PA at City Hall more

City Hall December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Apt. 96 154 N. Bellefield Avenue 412-477-2922
Approx Capacity: 0 103 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Winnie Frolik
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Charleston, SC at Ravenel Bridge more

Ravenel Bridge December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1514 Brookbank Avenue 843.810.0088
Approx Capacity: 10 111 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Shea Onofrey
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Nashville, TN at Legislative Plaza Downtown more

Legislative Plaza Downtown December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Union & 6th Ave.
Approx Capacity: 0 15 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Karina
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Austin, TX at South steps of the Texas State Capitol building (Austin) more

South steps of the Texas State Capitol building (Austin) December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
112 E 11th St, Austin, TX‎
Approx Capacity: 0 206 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Steve
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Dallas, TX at AIG Building on Walnut Hill more

AIG Building on Walnut Hill December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
8144 Walnut Hill Ln
Approx Capacity: 0 84 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Carrie
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Houston, TX at Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch more

Federal Reserve Bank, Houston Branch December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1801 Allen Pkwy
Approx Capacity: 100 32 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Justin McMurtry
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Salt Lake City, UT at Utah State Capital Building - South Side more

Utah State Capital Building - South Side December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
State Capital Building - South Side 801-883-9304
Approx Capacity: 0 15 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Debra Rowley
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Harrisonburg, VA at Court Square more

Court Square December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
1 Market Stret 540-810-1866
Approx Capacity: 1 16 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Robert Crittenden
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Montpelier, VT at statehouse lawn more

statehouse lawn December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
802 244 1889
Approx Capacity: 0 3 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Brian Forrest
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Seattle, WA at Victor Stienbrueck Park more

Victor Stienbrueck Park December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
at Pike's Place Market downtown
Approx Capacity: 0 296 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Candice Morgan
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Madison, WI at North face of the Capitol more

North face of the Capitol December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
2 East Main St
Approx Capacity: 0 39 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Danielle Bever
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Milwaukee, WI at Chase Bank plaza more

Chase Bank plaza December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
Water and Wisconsin St.s intersection
Approx Capacity: 200 7 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Victoria
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Victoria, British Columbia at Provincial Legislature grounds more

Provincial Legislature grounds December 31, 1969 at 4:00pm
501 Belleville St
Approx Capacity: 0 16 people plan to attend.
Organized by: Nathan
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1 comment:

libhom said...

I hope some of the protesters will condemn the role the Iraq war is playing in this economic meltdown and the corruption behind it.

April 09, 2009 10:17 AM

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