Update 7/13/13: More events organized for July 27 worldwide call to action, Raging Grannies perform

International day of action in solidarity with Bradley Manning. July 27th.

Supporters holding a vigil for Bradley Manning at Fort Meade.

A thousand supporters marched on Fort Meade at the start of Bradley Manning’s trial. Now we are asking supporters to organize events in communities across the globe to do whatever possible to raise awareness about Bradley’s trial and to pressure the military to do the right thing.

Yesterday Amnesty International issued a statement stating that the government must drop many of the charges against Bradley Manning based on a lack of evidence:

“We’ve now seen the evidence presented by both sides, and it’s abundantly clear that the charge of ‘aiding the enemy’ has no basis. The government should withdraw that charge,” said Widney Brown senior director for international law and policy at Amnesty International.

Manning’s lawyers asked the judge to dismiss these and other charges in a motion filed over the weekend.

“The prosecution should also take a long, hard look at its entire case and move to drop all other charges that aren’t supported by the evidence presented,” said Widney Brown. (read more…)

The end of July also marks the third anniversary of the release of the Afghan War Diary which revealed the realities of pain and abuse suffered by many thousands in Afghanistan.

Looking for an idea for an event? Consider putting on this street theatre performance written by Claire Lebowitz which was performed at NYC Pride and other solidarity events. It only requires 2 performers and its a wonderful way to charge your event and catch peoples interest!

Contact campaign organizer Emma Cape at [email protected] if you are interested in organizing a solidarity event or action in your community. Help us send a message to Judge Lind that millions stand with Bradley!

July 27th

Vancouver, BC.	Rally and banner drop. (pdf poster)
Los Angeles, CA.	Solidarity Rally.
Boston, MA.	Solidarity with Bradley Manning Stand Out.
Portland, ME.	Support Bradley Manning Rally.
Brussels, Belgium.	March for Bradley Manning.
Minneapolis, MN	July 27th Solidarity Rally for Bradley Manning
Oklahoma City, OK	Rally and Vigil to Honor Truthteller Bradley Manning
Berkeley, CA	Join CODEPINK Women for Peace to say “Free Bradley”
London, UK.	Peaceful vigil in front of the Amnesty International Secretariat office.
London, UK.	International Day of Action for Bradley.
Peterborough, UK	Standout in Solidarity
Fairford, UK.	Air Warrrrrrr!
Perth, Australia.	Education and Awareness-Whistleblowers.