September 24 National Coalition

The formation of the September 24 National Coalition was announced June 15, 2005, calling for "All Out to Stop the War in Iraq - Bring the Troops Home Now! End Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Haiti to Palestine and Everywhere!" 

Mission
"The September 24 National Coalition for the March on Washington, therefore, represents a coming together of national organizations and communities who are committed to building opposition to the Bush Administration's war and occupation of Iraq. These organizations oppose war and colonial-style occupation, not only as it pertains to Iraq, but in Palestine, Haiti and everywhere." 

September 24, 2005, Mass March in Washington, DC
"Thousands will march on Saturday, September 24 in Washington DC. The A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition urges the antiwar movement to come together for a united demonstration to say": (List copied from web page.)
 * Stop the War in Iraq
 * End Colonial Occupation from Iraq to Palestine to Haiti
 * Support the Palestinian People’s Right of Return
 * Stop the Threats Against Venezuela, Cuba, Iran & North Korea
 * U.S. Out of the Philippines
 * U.S. Out of Puerto Rico
 * Bring all the troops home now
 * Stop the Racist, anti-Immigrant and anti-Labor Offensive at Home, Defend Civil Rights
 * Military Recruiters Out of Our Schools and Communities

Leadership
"The leadership of the September 24 National Coalition includes the A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, National Council of Arab-Americans (NCA), Muslim American Society (MAS) Freedom Foundation, Haiti Support Network, Alliance for a Just and Lasting Peace in the Philippines, National Lawyers Guild, Al Awda: The Palestine Right to Return Coalition, Mexicanos Sin Fronteras / Mexicans Without Borders, Women's Anti-Imperialist League (WAIL), and A.N.S.W.E.R. Youth and Student National Coalition. (Other antiwar organizations may be joining the September 24 National Coalition.)"

Related SourceWatch Resources

 * peace movement
 * Washington, DC, Mass March and Anti-War Rally September 24, 2005