WE OBJECT - 5/31/2008

PLANS TO PROTEST THE UPCOMING

BUSH COMMENCEMENT SPEECH AT FURMAN

This website has been designed as an information distribution point for individuals and organizations interested in protesting George Bush's appearance at Furman University's graduation ceremony on May 31, 2008.

We need your help to get the word out to as many peace loving folks, and organizations,  as possible. We urge you to send this website link (http://www.weobject.info) to anyone interested in helping with this effort.

Please check back often to stay updated on the most current plan of action.

CURRENT PLANS:

Click HERE to download a flyer with protest details!

5/28/08
Protest plans have been "finalized" for Saturday!
Meet at 1pm in Front of Furman Hall on campus.
Check out the EVENTS page for details.

5/25/08
REMINDER!!!
Work day planned for tomorrow - Memorial Day May 26, 2008!
Check out the EVENTS page for details.

5/21/08
Alternate Work day planned for Saturday May 24, 2008!
Check out the EVENTS page for details.

5/20/08
Work day planned for Memorial Day May 26, 2008!
Check out the EVENTS page for details.

5/19/08
Protest plans posted!
Check out the EVENTS page for a complete listing.

5/17/08
Time Change for the Orginizational Meeting.
For those of you who are planning on attending,
Please see the EVENTS page for updated schedule.

5/16/08
Orginizational Meeting Scheduled!
For those of you interested and who can attend,
Please see the EVENTS page for details on a meeting this weekend.

5/13/08
The suggestions are now starting to pour in!
Check out the SUGGESTIONS page for all the details.
Another group email will soon follow as the details of the plan take shape.
Please try to keep Memorial Day available for a "work day" to prepare.

5/05/08
Great News!
Pulitzer prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges - Keynote Speaker
The "Assessing the Bush Presidency" panel and lecture series.
Furman University - Younts Center - Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 7:00pm.
See the EVENTS page for details.

5/02/08
The response so far has been great!
The distribution list is growing rapidly; please continue to pass the word.
Meetings are being planned to discuss actions and locations for the protest.

4/30/08
The first group email was sent out today.
We have exactly one month to plan, organize and  make a statement.
We need your help to develop ideas.

4/27/08
We have created an email distribution list, please click here to have your name added to the list.
You will receive email updates as plans are finalized.

4/26/08
Currently, plans are in the developmental stages.
Please feel free to email any ideas you may have.
This site will be updated frequently.