Thousands of Veterans, Community Members to Hold Town Halls and Protests against Federal Cuts, Occupation and Tyranny
Vets Say No will lift up local veteran voices on Nov. 8 and Nov. 11
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of Veterans Day, thousands of U.S. veterans and community members are gearing up to participate in Vets Say No, a national mobilization of veteran-led protests and town halls to defend democracy, protect crucial public services and resist the militarization of communities.
Here are the two key days of action under the banner of Vets Say No:
Vets & Neighbors Community Town Halls (Nov. 8)
Vets and Neighbors Town Halls unite veterans and community members to hold Members of Congress publicly accountable for protecting essential social safety programs, like Social Security, veterans’ benefits, housing, and Medicaid. Nationally led by Common Defense alongside Public Citizen, local veterans will hold these town halls to build cross-community solidarity around the shared interests of veterans and working families.
These town halls also create space to confront the growing misuse of the National Guard to police and militarize our own communities, and to demand investments that strengthen care, safety, and well being instead. You can find a town hall near you here.
No War on Our Cities (Nov. 11)
Organized by About Face: Veterans Against the War and May Day Strong alongside Public Citizen and other key partners, No War on Our Cities protests will say no to Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE), occupation, fascism and no to cuts to life-saving services. No War on Our Cities are centered in major U.S. cities that Trump has threatened with military occupation including New York, D.C., Los Angeles, Portland, Chicago, Memphis and Boston. Thousands are expected to gather for these rallies. And more than 50 solidarity actions will take place nationwide.
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