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• Camp Hope - Countdown to Change

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Instead of War goes to Camp Hope 2009

In January, 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as president of the United States. We earnestly hope his presidency will signal the dawning of long-needed progressive change in the United States. To help build popular momentum behind the progressive goals of President Obama’s campaign, we invite you to join us in maintaining a 20-day presence, from January 1 – January 19, 2009, in Hyde Park, Chicago: "Camp Hope: Countdown Toward Change."

Every day from New Years’ to Dr. Martin Luther King Day, whatever winter has in store for us, community activists, grassroots organizers and faith-based groups from throughout the midwest will set up at the intersection of E. Hyde Park Blvd. and 5100 S. Drexel Ave to congratulate Senator Obama as our new President-elect and recommit ourselves to progressive actions he promoted on his campaign trail. We are urging President-elect Obama to take eight actions immediately upon being sworn into office, and reminding ourselves that these are only eight early steps to more profound policy changes.

Instead of War is and originating group of the Camp Hope 2009 presence and integral to its planning. We invite you to join us during the days we will be going up to Camp Hope. Contact us if you want to join us in Chicago.[/ b]

If you can't take the time to go up to Chicago, you can still participate by signing the petition asking President-Elect Obama to take eight requested actions.