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As for me, I'm going with "Free Iran" because it's very simple and iconic, it captures the basic message I want to communicate, and it's the de facto slogan on Twitter. And Twitter is absolutely crucial to the Green Revolution, especially today.
the problem with "free iran" is that most people outside the states interpret "free $COUNTRY" as "bomb the shit out $COUNTRY" and that's not the message we want to promote.

and what you, yes you, mr. humbler-than-thou minnesotan, say in public echoes a lot further than you realize.
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This is a solidarity protest *for* the people of Iran, NOT a protest *against* the Iranian government.

That's how it was explained to me, why we don't want to have "Free Iran" signs, or other Iranian government/political group signs.

I think this is a protest for the people of Iran, and we have Iranians telling/asking us how best to show our solidarity (the no flags/free iran signs), and that complying is NOT HARD to do, and not complying detracts from our solidarity message.

So please, please, PLEASE comply with these simple requests for the solidarity protest.

-Hannah
 
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At the protest. 30 people here, tops. Need more support now.
 
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If you would like to, come on Sunday, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel. I may be there again myself. Even if you are a demonstration of one, you are making a difference in the world.

Please remember to bring a sign to carry, one that will tell the world your cause. It can be very easy ("free iran") or complex, whatever you want. By being in Uptown, we will have the attention of all the cars, and they will honk their horns for you. Then they will start paying attention and taking action themselves.

Okay, gang, here's a quick update. I've contacted all the local media today - papers, tv, radio. The folks at KFAI are mentioning us during their 3-5pm news reports. I hope others will respond as well. I've also been very busy on Twitter. Copy and send those Tweets I posted earlier. Every bit of exposure helps.

Someone should bring a megaphone or microphone. You can give speeches, sing songs, or read passages. I think someone ought to read the Declaration of Independence, or the writings of Dr. Martin Luther King.

Finally, we need to record video for YouTube. Everything needs to go online. Be creative. Your ideas are just as good as mine, and probably a little better.

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I'm in. I wasn't able to go today due to a prior commitment. but I am IN for tomorrow.
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Rally For Democracy in Iran!

Date: Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Time: 11:30 - 1:30
Place: Hennepin County Government Center Plaza (between 3rd and 4th Aves on 5th St- right by the lightrail)
Parking: Several ramps nearby including Government Center Municipal parking

Please refrain from slogans/pictures in support of any specific individual and/or group

No flags please

contact: mnrallyforiran@yahoo.com
 
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The organization of the Twin Cities demonstrations is horribly lacking in experience and coordination. This is an area full of vibrant activist organizations and highly-skilled facilitators. The poor turn out at the demonstrations thus far is evidence of unskilled persons at the top. Please, whoever is organizing these gatherings, reach out to others in the community are are better skilled at coordinating mass demonstrations.

The choice of locales for tomorrow's event, in downtown, makes no sense to me. It may be on the light rail, but other than that - it is a poor choice. There is symbolism in placing it near the Gov't center, but this is forced - the true symbolism of the gathering needs to be in the amount of people who turn out...the larger the crowd, the louder the message.
 
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Is anyone in contact with the colleges? I know they're not necessarily in session right now, but students should still be around.

I'm not in the Cities now, but I went to Macalester and remember seeing pro-Palestine/anti-war protesters on Snelling and Summit every weekend (usually Sunday mornings). I have no idea who organized that, but they seemed to have a pretty consisted group of people turn out. Might be worth stopping by and networking.
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do you know if there is gonna be a rally in Illinois's twin city's Bloomington/Normal anyone???
 
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Default Silent Vigil at MN State Capitol - July 1st 1-1:30
On Wednesday July 1st there will be a silent vigil from 1:00-1:30pm.
 
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