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What is the One Nation March?

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, hundreds of thousands of people from across America will gather at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. to demonstrate our re-commitment to change. The One Nation March will feature human and civil rights leaders, labor leaders, environmental and peace activists, faith leaders, celebrities and sports figures – all marching together to help Put America Back to Work and to Pull America Back Together. And to help reorder our national priorities so that investments in people come first.

When is the March?

Saturday, October 2, 2010. Our official program will begin at 12:00 pm and end at 4:00 pm. The event site will open for our guests at 6:00 am, and our pre-program will kick off at 11 am. We anticipate tens of thousands of people from across the country for this march. Please plan on arriving in the morning to allow sufficient time to get to the Lincoln Memorial.

Where is the March?

The March takes place on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial located on the National Mall in Washington DC.

Is the event open to the public?

Yes, this event is open to the public. No tickets or pre-registration is required. Please note that all buses traveling to the event are required to register with March organizers. Bus organizers may register buses and request parking permits athttp://action.onenationworkingtogether.org/busorganizers

Is this event open to the media?

Credentials

All media must register in advance for credentials. Credential requests should be sent toONWTcommunications@gmail.com and need to include name, media outlet and a telephone number. Media on site wil be required to present identification to pick up their media credentials. Credential pick up instructions will be sent to registered media in advance of the event. The deadline to register for credentials is Thursday, September 30.

Broadcast Truck Parking

Broadcast outlets wanting to park satellite or microwave trucks on site for live transmission must register their vehicles in advance. Please send the media outlet, operator name and truck dimensions to ONWTcommunications@gmail.com The deadline to register a broadcast truck is Monday, September 27.

Radio Row

A limited number of spaces will be available to radio hosts that want to broadcast live from the event site. Interested organizations should contact ONWTcommunications@gmail.comfor information on ordering ISDN and other telecommunications services. The deadline to register for radio row is Monday, September 27.

For any additional information please contact Theo LeCompte (202)263-4569 or emailONWTCommunications@gmail.com.

What organizations are a part of One Nation Working Together? How does my organization join?

One Nation is composed of more than 150 national, local, and state organizations. Please visit our partner page for a complete listing of endorsing organizations and for more information on how your organization can endorse the march.

What happens if it rains?

The March will proceed rain or shine.

Will there be food, beverage and bathrooms available on site?

Yes there will be portable bathrooms and water on site.

Will there be any seating? Can I bring my own chair?

March attendees are encouraged to bring portable chairs and other items to insure their comfort throughout the day. Please see the prohibited items list for items and activities that are not permitted at the March.

Can I bring signs?

Yes you can bring signs that promote the values of One Nation Working Together.

Can I volunteer at the March?

Volunteers are welcomed! Please contact ONWTlogistics@gmail.com for more information. Please note that volunteers are responsible for making their own arrangements for travel and accommodations.

Monday, September 20, 2010 - 6:23pm

IVAW members coming to this event can stay at the DC IVAW house please Email Geoff Millard to RSVP Geoff@ivaw.org.

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Geoff Millard cohost Edge of Sports radio with sports columnist Dave Zirin

IVAW Member Geoff Millard cohost Edge of Sports radio with sports columnist Dave Zirin.  The two talk sports and promote the upcoming demilitarized super bowl party at the DC IVAW house. http://www.edgeofsports.com/audio...
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Geoff Millard "Returns to Iraq Unarmed, Unembedded"

Radio interview of Geoff Millard on Peter B Collins show. Sgt. Geoff Millard of Iraq Veterans Against War talks about his upcoming aid mission to Basra, military suicides and much more.  Millard, starting at 41:00, talks...
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One Nation Coverage by Free Speach TV

Watch live streaming video from freespeechtv at livestream.com This interview aired live to 35 million households on Free Speech TV via DIRECTV channel 248, DISH Network 9415, and streamed on freespeech.org...
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Veteran Testifies About His "Torture" by U.S. Mili

CHUCK LUTHER JOSHUA KORS Kors wrote the Nation cover story "Disposable Soldiers: How the Pentagon Is Cheating Wounded Vets."  Kors and Luther testified this morning before the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Kors...
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Letter from Marc Hall

IVAW is partnering with Courage to Resist to raise awareness and funds for Marc Hall. Please donate now: Letter from Army SPC Marc Hall, February 20, 1010: I never thought that I would join the Army only to one day...
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DC Guard first pass

The DC Guard held a job fair at the armory yesterday morning. The line going into the gymnasium was disturbingly long, and a reminder of the times. Geoff and I took note of ideal spots to set up a table, as well as...
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Free Marc Hall!

March 1, 2010 Update - Army Spc Marc Hall, who had been jailed in Georgia county jails since December 12, 2009 for producing an angry hip-hop song about "stoploss" was placed on a military flight bound for Iraq Friday...
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Super Bowl Parties with a purpose

Are you planning to watch the Super Bowl with family and friends this year? Why not raise awareness and funds for your local chapter at the same time by hosting an IVAW Super Bowl party on February 7th? Militarism is...
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Retroactive stop-loss payments $500

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New chapter and group pages!

Welcome to the new chapter and group page's. Because these pages are so new many do not even have their members added yet. If you know an IVAW member who should be listed on this page please email webmaster@ivaw.org or let...

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Zora Johnson

As an OIF verteran I have learned a lot through my own experiences and those of other veterans and members of the national and internantional...
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Alexander Mckinley

I'm tired of seeing my fellow veterans abused for the service they provided.
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Donna Steinel

I'm joining because I never felt like I had a voice during my 12 years of service. I was never excited that we were going to war, unlike my shipmates...
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Valerie Stemac

I believe strongly in the right of service members to not be forced back into situations that will compound the trauma they have already experienced.
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Robert Preiss

I am leaving active duty with the Army in August after more than 35 years in uniform. I've worked inside to try to bring some sanity to America's...
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