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Thursday, August 24, 2006
Help Bring Peace with Justice to El Salvador
Violent police repression of a recent protest in El Salvador has been called the worst human rights violation in that country since the 12-year civil war ended in 1992. Students who were peacefully speaking out against the rising cost of living were met with violence and the occupation of the "autonomous" university. The government is calling the students and the opposition party "terrorists" and is trying to rescind their freedom of expression. This government response, combined with recent evidence of death squad activity, are cause for concern that El Salvador could be returning to a violent past.
Voices on the Border is a small non-profit that works in solidarity with grassroots communities that build peace with justice in El Salvador. You can help them by attending this low-ticket fundraiser celebrating art, justice and community, with performances by DC Poets Against the War, Alfonso Velez and members of The.Blackout.District. The suggested donation is $20, which includes two drinks or food.
DC Metro Action is published by Michael Schlesinger, a 32-year veteran of electoral and issue organizing who is committed to social justice and to increasing participation in the political process.
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