American People’s Poll on Iraq

September 1, 2007
Ft. Worth, Texas

http://texansforpeace.org/peoplespoll

Presidential candidates, congress members and the world media will be in Fort Worth attending the Texas Republican Straw Poll Convention on September 1. Americans from across the country will descend on Fort Worth on September 1 to express their opinion on the war and call for its end. You are invited to join in the "American People’s Poll on Iraq" rally and other events to demonstrate where you stand.

All People’s Poll on Iraq events are free and open to the public. However, to attend please print out a ticket. This helps us to estimate the size of the crowd and organize logistics.

Speakers and Musicians Include:
– Carolyn Wonderland - award-winning guitarist and songwriter who knows how to rock the house.
– Col. Ann Wright - resigned from the State Department to protest the war.
– Carlos Arrendondo - father of Alex, killed in Najaf in 2004.
– Tina Richards - mother of Cloy who suffers from brain injuries sustained in Iraq.
– Leonard Shelton - Iraq Veterans Against the War

SCHEDULE

Friday, August 31:

3 pm - Declaration of Peace Retreat
4 pm - Media Workshop & Sign Making
5 pm - Peacekeeper training

Saturday Sept. 1:

9 am - Volunteer check-in and petition drive
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Straw Poll Canvassing outside the Fort Worth Convention Center
1 pm - Pre-Rally entertainment
1:30 - 3:30 pm - RALLY ON MAIN STREET between 8th and 9th
Includes: "I Miss America" Pageant
5 pm - People’s Poll Tally
5:30 pm - Post-Rally fundraiser for Texans for Peace / Celebrate the American People!
Happy Hour

Flying to Fort Worth:

The Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) airport is the largest in Texas with plenty of low cost and direct flights from around Texas and the country.

Arriving by Rail:

Take the "Peace Train" from Dallas to Fortworth. The Trinity Railway Express operates from 8 am to 11 pm on Saturday.