Bill of Rights Day (Dec. 15) celebrations across the country!

Dear Juan, This Thursday, December 15, is Bill of Rights Day. Each year on this date, we mark the anniversary of the ratification of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. But this year, there’s even more reason to celebrate Bill of Rights Day: our government is trying harder than ever to take away our rights. Earlier this month, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would authorize the government to imprison anyone—even US citizens—in military detention indefinitely and without trial. Because this bill creates the most oppressive national security power we’ve ever seen—far worse than the PATRIOT Act—people across the country are organizing events and protests against the NDAA to be held tomorrow and Thursday. Find an event near you by visiting our map of events across the country. You’ll also find a listing of all the events we know of so far at the end of this email. If you’re holding a Bill of Rights Day event not listed in this email or on the map of events, please submit the event to us using our online form. There has never been a more important time to raise your voice. Celebrate your rights this Bill of Rights Day and attend one of these events—or organize one of your own! Shahid Buttar Executive Director Bill of Rights Defense Committee 8 Bridge Street, Suite A, Northampton, MA 01060 www.bordc.org info@bordc.org Telephone: 413-582-0110 Fax: 413-582-0116 Bill of Rights Day Events The events are listed alphabetically by state, then by city. For the most up-to-date event listings, visit our map of Bill of Rights Day events. California Los Angeles Rally at the Federal Building 11000 Wilshire Boulevard Thursday, December 15, 4 pm to 9 pm More info: https://www.facebook.com/events/202161389869140/ San Francisco Occupy Your Rights 1010 Market Street Thursday, December 15, 12 noon Illinois Chicago Oppose torture in Chicago – Press conference and City Council hearing Chicago City Hall LaSalle and Clark Nearest el stop: Clark and Lake Thursday, December 15, 9 am Funeral for the Bill of Rights Federal Plaza Jackson/Dearborn in downtown Chicago Thursday, December 15, 12 noon Massachusetts Boston Can the Bill of Rights survive 2011? March and rally against the NDAA Dewey Square (near South Station) Thursday, December 15, 12:15 pm to 1:30 pm More info: http://privacysos.org/ndaa Michigan Lansing Demonstration at Office of Senator Carl Levin (NDAA sponsor) 124 W Allegan Street, Suite 1810 Wednesday, December 14, 1 pm Minnesota Minneapolis Occupy Your Rights – Speak-out against the NDAA Plymouth Congregational Church, Jackman Room 1900 Nicollet Avenue Thursday, December 15, 5:30 pm New York Albany Bill of Rights Life Support Vigil Steps of Albany City Hall Eagle Street Thursday, December 15, 5 pm to 5:30 pm More info: http://occupyalbany.org New York City Defend the Bill of Rights – Press conference and mock funeral for the Bill of Rights Federal  Courthouse Steps 40 Foley Square Thursday, December 15, 11 am More info: http://UNACpeace.org Ohio Cleveland Rally and March for the Bill of Rights Public Square, across from Tower City Bus Terminal Ontario and Superior Thursday, December 15, 3 pm Virginia Charlottesville Protest Life Imprisonment Without Charge or Trial Rep. Robert Hurt's Office 686 Berkmar Circle Charlottesville, VA 22901 Thursday, December 15, 12 noon More info: http://www.charlottesvillepeace.org/node/2629 Norfolk Occupy Your Rights Rally and March Commercial Place and Main Street by the Monument and Fountain Wednesday, December 14, 12 noon More info: www.occupynorfolk.com Washington Tacoma Annual Bill of Rights Day Celebration Occupation Park (formerly known as Pugnetti Park) S 21st and Pacific Avenue Next to the Washington State History Museum Light Link to Union Station, then head south Thursday, December 15, 6:30 pm More info: www.occupytacoma.org