Call to Action Against National Neo-Nazi Rally in Lansing, Michigan April 22

Call to Action Against National Neo-Nazi Rally in Lansing, Michigan:
The National Socialist Movement (NSM) is planning to hold their national rally on April 22nd on the steps of the State Capital in Lansing, Michigan. The NSM, who refer to themselves as "America's Nazi Party"¯ have chosen to come to Lansing following their visits to Toledo, Ohio in October and December of this past year.

We, the Lansing Coalition Against Nazis (LCAN), feel that their message should not go unopposed. We are planning a visible and vocal counter-demonstration to combat their message of hate. We are inviting all those who believe in freedom and equality to join us in sending the NSM a strong message that fascists and racists are not welcome in Lansing!

Please join us in opposing the NSM rally in Lansing, Michigan on April 22nd. A strong, creatively confrontational presence against the Nazis is the best way to show the neo-Nazis that their hate will not be tolerated in Lansing, or anywhere else.

It is important that those present are disciplined and principled in their actions. The counter demonstration is our time to express direct opposition to the NSM while also providing relative safety to those community members who are low risk. If you are coming to do your own thing without thinking about how it will effect the people of Lansing then stay home. If you are coming to stand in solidarity with the people of Lansing in their visible and vocal opposition to the Nazis, then you are welcome and encouraged to attend. We’ll see you in the streets!

The Counter-Demonstration will begin around 12:30pm. The NSM Event is scheduled from 2-4pm. Further details will be provided closer to April 22nd. There will be a strategy meeting the night before the rally in Lansing for coordinating with people from out of town. To receive updates on details for the 22nd or for more information email: afdlansing@riseup.net or go to: www.direct-action.net

Yours in struggle,
Lansing Coalition Against Nazis (LCAN) afdlansing@riseup.net