NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION TO STOP THE EXECUTION OF TROY DAVIS
Monday, September 29

In this email, you will find:
*A Call to Action (including online action you can take)
*Announcements for Actions Taking Place around the Country: Find one Near You!
--Atlanta, GA
--Austin, TX
--Chicago, IL
--New York, NY
--Philadelphia, PA
--San Francisco, CA
--Washington, DC
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CALL TO ACTION
Thanks to you, Troy's family, and the tens of thousands of people around the
country who have taken time out of their lives to write a letter, sign a
petition, or attend a demonstration, Troy Davis lives today. When the U.S.
Supreme Court stayed his execution on Sept. 23 until they could decide on
whether to look at the case, it was a recognition that people's eyes were on
this case from around the country and around the world. But now, Troy could face
another execution date very soon, and we need you to spring into action again.

On September 29, the Supreme Court will be meeting to decide whether to hear
Troy's case. No gun, no DNA, no fingerprints, and no physical evidence of any
kind were used to convict him. 7 of the 9 witnesses in his case have recanted
their trial testimony, and several have said they were pressured by police. In
effect, what the Supreme Court justices will be deciding is whether it's okay to
allow the execution of an innocent man if his appeals have expired. We think
this is a no-brainer. If they look at the facts and make the right call, Troy
lives. If they decline to hear the case, Troy could be executed that night, or
the day after, or in the weeks to come, if Georgia sets a new execution date.

But the Supreme Court Justices aren't the only ones with a decision to make.
Thurbert Baker, the Attorney General of Georgia, and Spencer Lawton, District
Attorney of Chatham County, both have the power to rescind Troy Davis's
execution warrant, and Baker can reopen an investigation into the case. The
members of the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles could re-consider their
shameful decision to deny Troy clemency but have refused to do so. All of these
public officials need to be held accountable!

The attention on Troy's case is the reason he lives today. On Monday, September
29, the Campaign to End the Death Penalty is calling for a coordinated day of
demonstrations and petitioning to draw attention to the injustices of his case
and to call for clemency.

Also, if you haven’t yet, you can go to Amnesty International’s website and sign
their online letter urging the Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles to
reconsider clemency for Troy:

http://www.amnestyusa.org/troydavis

And you can send a letter to the editor of a local newspaper using the ACLU’s
automated system:

http://letters.aclu.org/letter/?letter_KEY=1039

Justice for Troy Davis!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ACTIONS TAKING PLACE

ATLANTA, GA, from Georgians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (GFADP):

1. Join us for a interfaith prayer vigil
at First Iconium Baptist Church (542 Moreland Ave. (in East Atlanta, corner of
Glenwood Ave., off I-20)) at 7pm on Sunday evening, September 28, since Sunday
is the day before the Supreme Court comes back in session. Please pass this on
to any people of faith and encourage them to join us. More details will follow.

More from GFADP
Monday, Sept. 29, 2008 is the earliest the US Supreme Court can decide to hear
or reject Davis's cert petition (his final appeal).

Please continue to hope and pray that they will decide to hear his petition.

If they decide on Monday (29th) to reject his request, we will rally at the
capitol steps (Washington St. side) for state intervention that Monday at 7pm.

If the court does not make a decision on Monday, Sept. 29, it will likely make a
decision the following Monday (Oct. 6), keeping the stay of execution in place.
If that happens, we will hold a daily prayer vigil at 7pm on the capitol steps,
Monday Sept. 29 through Friday, Oct. 3. Please contact Karl if you can
participate: karlkroger@... / 605-999-9898
Additional actions may be announced - stay tuned to this website for updates!

Justice Matters: Rally to Save Troy Davis
Tuesday, September 30, 7 PM
MLK Historic Site (Auburn Ave.) in front of Ebenezer Baptist Church

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AUSTIN, TX

AUSTIN PROTEST IN SUPPORT OF TROY DAVIS THIS MONDAY

Austin's chapter of the Campaign to END the Death Penalty is holding a protest
Monday, September 29th in support of Georgia death-row inmate Troy Davis. Davis,
who has a strong innocence claim, was granted a temporary stay by the U.S.
Supreme Court on Tuesday, less than 2 hours before his scheduled execution. The
stay lasts only until September 29th, when the Supreme Court is set to consider
an appeal from Davis for new evidence of innocence. If the appeal is rejected,
the execution could proceed as early as that day.

Irrespective of the Supreme Court decision, Austinites will gather at 5:30 pm on
Monday, September 29th at the south-side Capitol steps in support of Troy Davis.

Davis was sentenced to death in 1989 for the murder of Police Officer Mark
MacPhail. There was no physical evidence and the weapon used in the crime was
never found. Davis maintains his innocence and since his conviction, 7 out of 9
trial witnesses have recanted their testimony and cited police coercion in sworn
affidavits. One of the two remaining witnesses, Sylvester 'Red' Coles, is the
chief alternative suspect, according to the defense, against whom there is new
evidence implicating him as the gunman. Nine individuals have signed affidavits
implicating Coles.

Monday's Austin protest is part of a National Call to Action for Troy Davis.

The Campaign to END the Death Penalty is a grassroots organization dedicated to
the abolition of capital punishment in the United States.
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CHICAGO, IL

RALLY to Save Troy Davis: Stop the Execution of an Innocent Man!
(Part of a national day of action in solidarity with Troy Davis)
Monday, September 29 noon
Federal Plaza (Adams & Dearborn)

On September 23, the Supreme Court issued a stay of execution to Georgia Death
Row prisoner Troy Davis after tens of thousands of people made phone calls,
wrote letters, and attended demonstrations on his behalf. But now, Troy could
face another execution date unless the Supreme Court intervenes.

The Supreme Court will be meeting Monday, September 29 to decide whether to hear
Troy's case. No gun, no DNA, no fingerprints, and no physical evidence of any
kind were used to convict him. 7 of the 9 witnesses in his case have recanted
their trial testimony, and several have said they were pressured by police. In
effect, what the Supreme Court justices will be deciding is whether it's OK to
allow the execution of an innocent man if his appeals have expired. We think
this is a no-brainer. If they look at the facts and make the right call, Troy
lives. If they decline to hear the case, Troy could be executed that night, or
the day after, or in the weeks to come, if Georgia sets a new execution date.

Troy lives today because of countless individuals have made their voices heard
in defiance of his execution. Join us Monday for the Chicago leg of a national
day of action in opposition to the state-sanctioned killing of Troy Davis.

Don't let the State of Georgia execute an innocent man!

Sponsored by the Campaign to End the Death Penalty, Amnesty International-DePaul
Chapter, Amnesty International-Midwest Regional Office, the Illinois Coalition
to Abolish the Death Penalty, the National Alliance against Racist and Political
Repression, and 8th Day Center for Justice

For more information call (773)955-4841 or email julien@...

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NEW YORK, NY

Rally to Save Troy Davis!
Monday, September 29
12 noon
26 Federal Plaza
Sponsored by the Campaign to End the Death Penalty

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PHILADELPHIA, PA

PROTEST AND TABLING to SAVE TROY DAVIS!
Part of the National Day of Action to Save Troy Davis
@ U. Penn at 37th St. and Locust Walk - Philadelphia, PA
This Monday, Sept. 29th, from 1:30pm-3:30pm

For students, workers, and Philadelphia community members.

contact info:
Matthew.Pillischer@...
215-301-5140
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Join the Campaign to End the Death Penalty in an emergency protest and press
conference against the racist execution of Troy Davis
Monday, September 29 at noon
Federal Building
450 Golden Gate Ave, San Francisco

On Tuesday, responding to the massive outpouring of support for Troy
Davis, the Supreme Court stopped his execution with mere hours to
spare. They will rule on Monday whether to hear the case or allow the
racist execution of an innocent man. Join us at this emergency protest
and press conference as we get the word out about the injustices of
this case and demand that an innocent man be spared execution.

7 of 9 witnesses have recanted their testimony against Davis, citing
police harassment. There is no physical evidence that points to Davis.

For more information about the case, please visit:
http://www.troyanthonydavis.org <http://www.troyanthonydavis.org/> ,
www.nodeathpenalty.org <http://www.nodeathpenalty.org/> , and www.amnesty.org
<http://www.amnesty.org/>

For more information about the press conference and to request a
speaker please call Mer Stevens (415) 216 - 6935 or mer1917@...
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WASHINGTON, DC

ATTENTION!!!!! URGENT ACTION NEEDED!!!!!
As you all know, the Supreme Court of the United States has granted Troy Anthony
Davis a temporary stay in order to review the case and make a decision on
whether or not to try him on the Federal level. We must not become complacent
with this development and we must increase public pressure.

Towards that end, the Black August Planning Organization and the Nat Turner
Rebellion are going to hold a rally and press conference in front of the US
Supreme Courts steps at First Street & Maryland Ave NE at 11am on Monday 9-29.
That is the day that the Justices will meet to discuss Troy's fate.

We are calling on all to attend and we are calling for organizations to
co-sponsor and participate in this effort.
If you are interested in participating please respond to this e-mail as soon as
possible. Remember, Troy's life is still at stake.

Straight Ahead!!!

Naji Mujahid, Black August Planning Organization
Thomas Ruffin, Nat Turner Rebellion.

"I would like to leave behind me the conviction that if we maintain a certain
amount of caution and organization we deserve victory... You cannot carry out
fundamental change without a certain amount of madness. In this case, it comes
from nonconformity, the courage to turn your back on the old formulas, the
courage to invent the future. It took the madmen of yesterday for us to be able
to act with extreme clarity today. I want to be one of those madmen. We must
dare to invent the future."Thomas Sankara, 1985-- The spirit of Black August
moves through centuries of Black, Indian and multi-cultural resistance. It is an
emblem of the spirit of freedom. It is a long smoldering spark of the fire in
the hearts of a people, hearts burning and yearning for freedom.”-Mumia abu
Jamal

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