Iraq Summer Kentucky

"Iraq Summer Kentucky" is part of a national nonpartisan campaign whose goal to put pressure on key members of Congress so that they cease to support President Bush's reckless, endless war in Iraq.  We advocate a safe, responsible withdrawal from Iraq.  In Kentucky, we are urging Senator Mitch McConnell to take a stand for our troops by voting to bring them home. 

The National Campaign

For a detailed description of the campaign, click here.  Click here to go to the website of "American's Against Escalation in Iraq", the coalition which is sponsoring "Iraq Summer."  Click under "about" to see the list of sponsoring organizations.

'Take A Stand' events

On Tuesday 8/28, "Iraq Summer" will conclude with hundreds of 'Take A Stand" events.  Across the U.S., we will be holding vigils, rallies, and town meetings where we will be asking our senators and congresspersons to take a stand with the great majority of Americans who want a safe and responsible redeployment of American forces from Iraq.  In Kentucky, there will be three 'Take A Stand" events: one in Louisville, one in Northern Kentucky, and ours in Lexington.

'Take A Stand' in Lexington's Phoenix Park

We will Take A Stand by maintaining a vigil on the sidewalks outside Lexington's Phoenix Park from 5 p.m. Monday 8/27 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday 8/28.  At the beginning and end of the vigil we will have programs featuring speakers and music.  At 8 p.m. Monday we will have a ceremonial lighting of luminarias to honor the 61 Kentuckians who have fallen in Iraq.  You'll soon be able to click here to see a complete list of the speakers and musicians who will be helping us Take A Stand. 

Sign Up To Participate in the Vigil

Help us maintain the vigil by signing up for a two-hour slot.  We particularly want need volunteers for the early morning our.  Click here to see a table that shows the hours that are already covered.  Call (323-6277) or email Richard Mitchell to volunteer to participate in the vigil. 

Help Spread the Word!

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