Around the Nation: March 7, 2008

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  1. Olive Branch Interfaith Peace Witness
    • Washington, DC.
    • 2:30pm

    People from across the United States will attend religious services at over a dozen different houses of worship and centers of faith at noon. Then we will come together for a public witness and demonstration against the war. Rev. James Forbes, Rabbi David Saperstein, Dr. Sayyid Syeed and other national religious leaders will speak. Following the witness will be a gathering at House and Senate office buildings to press for action now to end the occupation and bring home the troops. To reserve a place, go to olivebranchinterfaith.org.

  2. Regional Equity '08: A National Summit on Equitable Development, Social Justice & Smart Growth
    • New Orleans, LA.

    More than 1,000 of the nation's leading social justice advocates--policymakers, funders, activists, academics and business leaders--will join together in New Orleans to help chart a new path toward a country where everyone has the opportunity to participate and prosper. The conference, hosted by PolicyLink, will feature national figures like Tavis Smiley, Salon's Joan Walsh, Sojourners' Jim Wallis and SEIU's Gerry Hudson and countless state and local advocates. Please join us to make a real, sustained change! At the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel. More information available online.

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