HANO to DEMOLISH New Orleans Public Housing
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> CALL TO ACTION: Pledge of resistance in defense of the right to
> housing in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast
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>
> December 10th is Human Rights Day. Come to New Orleans December 10th
> and join the Stop the Demolition Coalition as we mount a campaign to
> stop the demolition of public housing.
>
>
> The demolition of all four major public housing developments has been
> set for mid-December. We are calling on our national allies to join
> with the residents of New Orleans and all those who believe in the
> human right to housing to resist demolition.
>
> I Pledge:
>
> "I believe in the fundamental human right to housing, and I will not
> be a witness to the denial of this right to the peoples of New Orleans
> and the Gulf Coast. I therefore pledge myself to resist the denial of
> this right by all civil and humanitarian means available, including
> civil disobedience. I pledge to stand ready to take action against
> this imminent threat and to put myself on the line, either directly in
> New Orleans or in strategic locales throughout the US, in support of
> the demands and leadership of the peoples of New Orleans and their
> organizations in the struggle for housing and human rights."
>
> We ask that all those interested in coming to New Orleans to contact
> us before making the journey. We need to ensure that everyone coming
> is registered, properly orientated and trained in order to partake in
> this act of resistance in the manner determined by the local leaders
> and residents. If you are already in New Orleans, please sign the
> pledge so we know how to contact you, to let you know about local
> updates and meetings.
>
> Please contact us via email at action@peopleshurricane.org , with the
> word "registration" in the subject line. Please include the following
> information:
>
> Name:
> Affinity Group/Organization (if applicable):
> Phone:
> Email:
> Have you ever received any training in civil disobedience?
> What skills/resources are you able to bring to New Orleans?
>
> Remember - the primary role of people coming to New Orleans to join in
> this fight is to be ALLIES, and not to be part of major decision
> making.
>
> All making this pledge must be advised of the following:
>
> Given the limited timeframe and resources of the various organizations
> spearheading this fight -
> *Legal counsel and aid. All effort is and will be made to provide
> adequate legal support, but the reality is that it is limited at
> present.
> *Lodging and food. Again, given the uncertain timeline and limited
> resources, housing venues are presently limited, but all effort will
> be made to support all those making this bold pledge. Housing is
> almost entirely limited to tenting space, so please bring all
> appropriate camping gear for tenting in cold weather. Please make as
> many of your own arrangements and bring as many of your own supplies
> as possible.
>
> For more information, please contact Stop the Demolition Coalition at
> action@peopleshurricane.org, or call us at 504.458.3494.
>
> Dare to Struggle, Dare to Win!
>
>
> If you are coming to New Orleans:
> Please think about forming an affinity group before you get here.
> Different roles in an affinity group can be:
>
> * point person to coordinate with local leadership
> * legal support person/people for members of your group
> * medics
> * photo/videographer (for documentation of events and indymedia
> coverage in your own area)
> *police liasion
> *arrestees
> etc, etc.
>
> if your group has some of its own logistical needs taken care of, this
> will help local organizers coordinate on a broader level. For
> example, if each affinity group has a legal support person, they can
> coordinate with the local legal team to make sure everyone's legal
> needs are taken care of.
>
>
>
>
>
> We really need as many people here as possible, but if you are unable
> to join us in New Orleans, here are some ways you can help:
>
> *financial donations (email us at action@peopleshurricane.org for info
> on where to send donations)
>
> *organize a solidarity demonstration at your local HUD (Housing and
> Urban Development) office for the week of December 10.
>
> This will be an ongoing campaign. If you are not able to come for the
> week of the 10th but would like to receive updates on the campaign,
> send back the pledge and let us know your availability.
>
>
> Stop the Demolition Coalition | 1418 N. Claiborne | New Orleans | LA | 70112
>
>
DEFEND NEW ORLEANS
http://www.defendneworleanspublichousing.org
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