16 Reasons to March on October 16
The majority of the people of the U.S. have made it clear that they want change. The unending wars; the jobs crisis; the massive bailout of the banks; the attacks on education; the attacks on unions; the BP oil spill; and the rise of racism and bigotry against immigrants, Muslims and people of color are all clear signs that real change is needed more and more with each passing day. The vast majority of people need something completely different than what we're getting from Washington and local governments. 

Real change has always been made in the streets by mass movements struggling for justice. Racist laws and organizations can be defeated. Wars can be brought to an end. Jobs can be won. The environment can be cleaned up. Healthcare and education can be free. Equality can be won. If the people of the U.S. were to join together in struggle, we could break up the status quo and make real, lasting change. Let's make the protests in October as successful as possible. Join us as we help build a mass movement for peace, justice and equality!

1) The nine-year-long U.S. war on Afghanistan is opposed by a majority of Americans and must end immediately. Not one more Afghani or U.S. soldier should die in an un-winnable war for regional domination in the name of Wall Street. Freedom and Self-determination for the People of Afghanistan! Bring all the Troops Home Now!

2) March for jobs: The unemployment crisis is wreaking havoc while Wall Street profits rise and Pentagon spending mushrooms out of control. We demand in a loud voice: "Jobs, Not War!"

3) Bring all the Troops Home Now: Join the marches in October with soldiers who'll be raising banners like: "We won't fight another rich man's war! U.S. Out of Afghanistan, Iraq, ...!"

4) Stop the racist attacks on immigrants, Muslims and people of color! Racism and bigotry are growing. Wall Street profits off of racism, oppression and division. And Washington is in the pockets of the billionaires. History has clearly shown that racism can only be stopped by a powerful mass movement of the people. Resist the divide and conquer strategy: Fight Racism! Down with the Tea Party and all racist organizations! Build an anti-racist contingent for October 16!

5) The Iraqi people are not free. The U.S. occupation and devastation rages on. Millions have been killed or made refugees. Iraqis and U.S. troops will continue to die so that Big Oil can make super profits. 50,000 U.S. occupation troops remain in Iraq. Let's keep marching to demand that the occupation of Iraq end immediately. Let's keep marching until the Iraqi people are once again free from colonial domination.

6) March for education. Stop the government attacks on students, teachers and education workers. Stop the budget cuts and tuition hikes! Free, quality public education is a right! Students and teachers fight back!

7) The Time for Palestinian Freedom is Now! A worldwide movement to end the occupation is growing. Bring your Palestinian flags to October 16!

8) Legalization Now! Together we are stronger. Let's fight the billionaires, not each other. Stop the racist attacks on immigrants. Full Equality for all Immigrants Now!

9) Seize BP's Assets! The disaster in the Gulf is not over. BP is trying to squirm out of its responsibilities with the full aid of Washington. Full relief to the people affected by the BP spill! Make BP pay for a complete clean up of the Gulf.

10) Same-Sex Marriage Rights Now! The time to fight for full federal equality is now. When Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans people make progress, everyone wins. Bring your equality signs and rainbow flags to October 16.

11) Hands off Iran! The people of independent Iran are our allies in the struggle for freedom and liberation. March on October 16 to say no to U.S. imperialism's plans to dominate the people of Iran in the name of Wall Street and Big Oil.

12) Defend Civil Liberties. The Obama administration is continuing the Bush administration's war on Civil Liberties and Civil Rights.

13) Equal Rights for Women Now! Let's renew the Women's movement and win equal wages, full reproductive rights and full federal equality for women.

14) March for Union Power! It's time to help expand the union movement. When labor is strong, when the unions are fighting, all working people are in a stronger position. Defend the Chicago Teachers Union, the struggling hotel workers locked in a battle with Hyatt and Hilton, the CTA workers and all unions in Chicago and the rest of the country. An injury to one is an injury to all!

15) March for Health Care! Universal health care is a right! Disability Rights Now!

16) International Solidarity! The people of Latin America and the Caribbean are marching toward freedom and liberation. U.S. hands off Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia, Haiti, Honduras, Nicaragua, ... !

Wall Street profits from pitting U.S. workers against workers in Mexico, China and many other countries. The Pentagon is exporting war, occupation, misery and domination in the name of profits for Wall Street. The people of Iraq, Afghanistan, China, North Korea, Iran, Sudan, Somalia .... are not our enemies. Our enemies are in Washington, on Wall Street and in the Pentagon! Bring your international flags and banners to October 16.