American Voices Abroad

["Alex LoCascio" <alexlocascio@xxxxxxxx>]

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Open Invitation to the Inaugural Congress of American Voices Abroad,
July 4-6, Berlin, Germany

American Voices Abroad is a non-partisan coalition bringing together
Americans abroad in opposition to Bush's foreign and domestic policy.

After September 11, we experienced an unprecedented outpouring of
sympathy in our host countries, only to see it squandered by Bush's
aggressive unilateralism and disregard for world opinion. In cities
such as Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Prague and Beirut, we
acknowledged our special role as U.S. citizens by forming ad hoc
groups to protest Bush's plans for Iraq. Our actions served to remind
our host countries that Americans do not stand united behind the
policies of the present U.S. government.

>From July 4-6 these groups will meet in Berlin to discuss strategies
for opposing Bush's destructive policies and mending the
international ties which he has put under such strain.

Groups and individuals are equally welcome! We encourage Americans to
contact us at conference@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for more information,
to share your thoughts with us, and/or to get on our mailing list for
future initiatives, even if you cannot attend.

Visit the AVA website at <http://www.americansineurope.org/>.

Preliminary Schedule

Friday, July 4, 2003 ö Passionskirche, Berlin
8 p.m. ö 11 p.m.
Alternative Independence Day Celebration
Gala featuring Berlin-based American artists, to benefit children in
Iraq through IPPNW (International Physicians for the Prevention of
Nuclear War)
Presentation of a coalition declaration inspired by the Declaration
of Independence

Saturday, July 5, 2003 ö DGB-Haus, Berlin
10 a.m. to noon
Brunch

Noon to 3 p.m.
Roundtable ö discussion, presentation of initiatives
Signing of Declaration

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Public symposium featuring prominent speakers and coalition representatives

7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Contemplation

10 p.m. to ??
Party at White Trash Fast Food (Berlin-Mitte)

Sunday, July 6, 2003 ö DGB-Haus, Berlin
11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Press conference presentation of signed Declaration


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