As a quickly-organized response to the possibility of war with Iran, a collection of activist organizations are planning anti-war rallies across the United States on Thursday at 5 PM local time.
In Kentucky, events are planned for four cities across the Commonwealth: Paducah, Louisville, Lexington, and Morehead. There is also a rally in Cincinnatti, which persons in northern Kentucky can attend.
The home page of the call to action includes the following statement:
We will not be forced into another war. On Thursday, January 9, at 5 p.m. local time, the anti-war majority in this country will get visible to oppose Trump’s war and say #NoWarWithIran.
Trump’s reckless action has needlessly endangered countless lives of U.S. troops, Iraqis, Iranians, and countless other civilians. The devastation that a war with Iran could bring upon the earth and humanity cannot be overstated—millions of lives hang in the balance. None of us will win, except politicians and corporations. Even more resources that our communities desperately need will be wasted on unnecessary violence. People in the United States and across the globe are tired of war—from the military families who have seen multiple generations serve in the same conflict, to the Iranian, Iraqi, and Afghan families in the United States who worry for their loved ones back home.
We’ve learned our lessons from Iraq, Afghanistan, Yemen, and global endless war. We will not be driven by lies into another war. We will not allow our Iranian-American and Muslim neighbors to be targeted by law enforcement. We will not be divided.
When Trump acts with ignorance, fear, and ego, we will act with diplomacy and prioritize what is best for humanity. We are the majority. We stand united. And we oppose Trump’s war with Iran.
#NoWarWithIran Rallies by City
All events are on Thursday, January 9, at 5:00 PM local time.
Paducah
Description: A gathering of concerned citizens who are against Wars in the Greater Middle East and elsewhere.
Where: Event is located at the public fountain in Dolly McNutt Plaza between City Hall and McCracken County Courthouse near the public library between historic Washington and Clay Streets in Paducah, KY 42003
Louisville
Description: Join us in making an important statement: • Americans DO NOT support war with Iran! • We are sick of elected officials funneling TRILLIONS of our tax dollars into war, simultaneously fueling American imperialism across the globe. • We REFUSE to sit back as this administration leads us into a situation that will cost an untold number of lives and will end in disaster.
Where: Louisville Metro Hall, Louisville, KY 40202
Lexington
Description: We will not be forced into another war. On Thursday, January 9, at 5 p.m. local time, the anti-war majority in this country will get visible to oppose Trump’s war and say #NoWarWithIran. Speak up Lexington! Make our voices heard and say NO to war! Meet at Courthouse Plaza on N. Limestone this Thursday at 5 p.m.
Where: Courthouse Plaza, Lexington, KY 40507
Morehead
Description: Join your neighbors in saying NO to Trump’s war with Iran. Bring signs and friends. Stand up and speak up for diplomacy over war.
Where: On Main Street in Morehead, Fountain Park, across from Wendy’s
Cincinnati
Description: Make your voice heard & bring signs for visibility on 5th & Vine St. Let the commuters see our opposition. No program is planned. Bring an extra sign. Line the streets with your fellow resisters. Don’t sit this one out!
Where: Fountain Square, Cincinnati, OH 45202