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The Realities of War Speaking Tour

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Publishing date: 12.10.2004 16:42

On campuses around the country this fall young people will be gathering to learn about and discuss the reality of the war on Iraq and its connection to the struggles of youth and students in our high schools, colleges and communities.

The Realities of War National Speaking Tour

On campuses around the country this fall young people will be gathering to learn about and discuss the reality of the war on Iraq and its connection to the struggles of youth and students in our high schools, colleges and communities.

Youth and students around the country deserve to hear the real truth behind the war on Iraq and learn what they need to do in their communities and on their campuses.

Come learn about and discuss the Realities of War:

In Iraq Returning veterans, military families and civilians who have traveled to Iraq will share their experiences and discuss the devastating reality of war in Iraq and the conditions on the ground for our troops and the Iraqi people.

In our high schools Young activists and high school students will discuss the militarization of our schools, the impact of military recruitment on high school students and the targeting of young people of color and working class youth through the \"poverty draft.\"

In our universities Student government leaders and activists will talk about the on-going budget crisis on our campuses and the impact of the war economy on funding and access to higher education.

In our communities Learn about the impact of war on our communities and discuss the links between the war and the attack on our civil liberties, the targeting of Muslim, Arab and immigrant communities and the repression of dissent.

Speakers from the following organizations will be participating in the speaking tour: Black Voices for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Muslim Students Association, National Network Opposing the Militarization of Youth, National Youth and Student Peace Coalition, Peace Action and the United States Students Association.

Email jessie@yclusa.org if you are interested in bringing the tour to your campus.

Realities of War is a national speaking tour organized by the National Youth and Student Peace Coalition - sponsors of the historic Books Not Bombs national student strike of March 5th, 2003 and the Books Not Bombs Youth Convergence Center held during the Republican National Convention this summer in NYC. NYSPC is organizing around the country to take back our future and build the Books Not Bombs agenda for youth and students. To learn more about NYSPC and the Books Not Bombs agenda visit http://www.nyspc.net

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