DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE March 15 Emergency National Convergence on the White House
Tens of thousands will converge on the White House on Saturday, March 15. The people of the world have been rising up against the war and the Bush administration foreign policy over the past few months. Now is the time to turn the heat up. Students, workers, people from faith-based communities, women's organizations, l/g/b/t organizations, and community groups are continuing to unite to say no to war. The following email contains the March 15 location, a map, transportation information, parking information & more!
SATURDAY, MARCH 15, 2003
Permitted Rally & March 12 noon
@ the Washington Monument
Constitution Ave. between 15th and 17th Sts. NWA MAP OF THE WHITE HOUSE AREA CAN BE FOUND AT
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html#trans5
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IF YOU'RE TRAVELING TO DC
FOR BUSES, VANS, and CAR CARAVANS GOING TO Washington DC:
http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/m15transp.html
Transportation will be organized from cities all over the country to travel to Washington DC.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
For detailed driving directions to DC (Constitution Ave. between 15th and 17th Sts. NW), click http://www.mapquest.com/directions/main.adp and enter "Constitution Ave. and 15th St. NW" in Washington DC as your destination.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION IN DC
For a DC Metro map, click http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm . The Washington Monument (Constitution Ave. between 15th and 17th Sts. NW) is accessible from a few metro stations. The closest stops are Smithsonian on the blue/orange line and Metro Center on the red and blue/orange lines. The metro system opens at 8 am on the weekends. If you are coming early to volunteer, check into buses from your area.
AIRPORT, BUS, AND TRAIN STATIONS IN DC
Click http://internationalanswer.org/campaigns/j18/logistics.html#trans4
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO KNOW WHILE YOU'RE IN DC
BUS PARKING
Buses can park at Union Station for $20 for the day. From Union Station, people can take the red metro line three stops to Metro Center, and walk about 5 blocks from there. All relevant points -- Union Station, the metro stations, and the rally site -- are visible on the map (see above for link). After the conclusion of the day, people can take the metro back to Union Station to get on their buses. If you are bringing a bus, go to http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html#dc1 for more information.
HOUSING IN DC (HOSTELS, HOTELS & CAMPSITES)
Many locations with group rates are available at http://internationalanswer.org/campaigns/j18/logistics.html#dc2
DISABILITY ACCESS / VEHICLES FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT MARCH:
The area of the Washington Monument is wheelchair accessible. There will be wheelchair accessible bathrooms. Sign language interpreters will be on stage, and there will be a section roped off in front of the stage so that they can be viewed from close up. For those who are unable to walk for any or all of the march, there will be 15 passenger vans available. Those vans will be parked in the Oval Parking lot off Constitution Ave. between 15th and 17th Sts. and will be clearly labeled. If you are unable to march, proceed to one of these vehicles when the march begins to line up. The vehicles will be in the back of the march, so if you are marching and find yourself unable to continue, wait on the side of the march for the vehicles.
MEDICAL: Healthcare workers will be on hand to assist with any medical needs. Please remember to bring your water and snacks because you will be on your feet and outside for many hours. If you are a health care worker or have first aid experience and would like to volunteer to help on March 15, call us at 202-544-3389.
WHAT YOU SHOULD BRING
Bring snacks and water, and wear comfortable shoes since you'll be standing and walking for several hours. Remember to prepare for cold weather! If you've been to an A.N.S.W.E.R. protest before and have an "Act Now to Stop War & End Racism," t-shirt wear it to the protest!
FOOD
There are a number of restaurants and coffee shops in the area that cater to the tourists who are downtown on the weekends. There are vendors in the area of the White House with snack food, ice cream, soda, etc. People are encouraged to bring snacks or a lunch with them because it will be a long day.
BATHROOMS
Bathrooms will readily available. Some of them will be wheelchair accessible.
HOW YOU CAN GET INVOLVED
VOLUNTEERING TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD
A flyer for the March 15 Emergency National Convergence on the White House is available on the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition web site. You can easily download a PDF of the national flyer for the Washington DC demonstration, as well as a version for those in New York City planning to travel to DC. Flyers for West Coast events are also available. To download flyers, go to, http://internationalanswer.org/campaigns/resources/index.html
VOLUNTEERING AT THE PROTEST
To make this event a success, hundreds of volunteers are needed to help out in many areas! Whether you're arriving a week early, or the morning of the 15th -- there are many ways you can help out. Email info@internationalanswer.org if you want to volunteer. If you are coming early to volunteer, you should consult the bus map/schedule (as the metro does not begin running until 8 am). You will be able to arrive earlier by bus. Also, if you are coming before 8 am, street parking will be readily available and you are not required to feed (pay) meters in downtown DC on Saturdays.
WORK SESSIONS
There will be a sign-making work session in Washington DC from 6 to 9 pm on Friday, January 17. Call 202-544-3389 for details. For helping in New York City work sessions, call 212-633-6646.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE ABOVE TOPICS, CAN BE FOUND ON THE MARCH 18 LOGISTICS PAGE http://www.internationalanswer.org/campaigns/m15/logistics.html
If you have questions after reviewing this page in its entirety, call us at 202-544-3389.
San Francisco and Los Angeles logistics will be available soon.
For general information about the March 15 Emergency National Convergence on the White House and joint actions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, go to http://www.internationalanswer.org
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