Appalachia Rising: Day of Action

Appalachia Rising is a mass mobilization in Washington, DC, September 25-27, 2010, calling for an end to the devastating practice of mountaintop removal mining. Mountaintop removal  has already destroyed over 500 of the world's oldest mountains and more than 2,000 miles of streams, and has contaminated our nation's waters. Together, we will bring Appalachia's cry to our nation's capital: We must end mountaintop removal and transform the economies of Appalachia away from destructive mining practices and toward clean-energy jobs and a sustainable and healthy future.

The weekend includes two full days of strategizing workshops, learning, featured speaker panels and discussions, cultural events, and entertainment. On Monday, September 27, we will march, rally, and support individuals taking part in dignified non-violent civil disobedience against mountaintop removal mining.

Join thousands of Appalachian and national leaders, policymakers, coalfield residents and miners, concerned citizens, activists, mountain groups, environmental justice organizations, and Americans from coast to coast for this momentous movement-building summit, gathering, and call to action. Hear the voices of those most impacted by mountaintop removal coal mining, and let your voice be heard in this movement to offer America hope for a better future.

Day of Action Schedule:

10 AM: Rally begins on Freedom Plaza, at 13th and Pennsylvania NW
11:00 AM: March begins
12:15 PM: Arrive at White House/Lafayette Park

We invite all who share our vision to join with us on September 27, 2010 in our nation's capitol for an end to mountaintop removal, surface mining, and a renewed vision of Appalachia.

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT YOU READ, FILL OUT, AND RETURN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT “MOBILIZATION ENDORSEMENT DOCUMENT.” MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON APPALACHIA RISING INCLUDING AN OUTLINE OF LOGISTICS AND TACTICS CAN BE READ IN THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT “APPALACHIA RISING INFORMATION.”

The central organizing team is here to support you. If you'd like to join the central organizing team (please do!) contact Andrew Munn anromu@gmail.com. More information will be available on www.appalachiarising.org in the coming days.

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