John -
On Monday, 500 people shut down construction at the Cop City site. The police once again responded to nonviolence with violence, and they used tear gas and pepper spray to deter protestors. But those activists bravely persisted and still managed to shut down construction for the day.
The people of Atlanta have been fighting for years to say no to Cop City, which would destroy the largest canopy forest in Atlanta to build a huge urban warfare training center for police.
Construction of the project—which is funded by both city tax dollars and by some of the largest corporations in Atlanta—has continued against community demands. The people on the frontlines of the struggle have consistently faced serious state violence and repression, including domestic terrorism charges. And yet they continue to fight back.
This is where you come in. The people of Atlanta need your support in the struggle against state repression, police militarization, and environmental injustice.
People power remains strong, and there are many ways that we and our partners can still stay in—and win—this fight. When the Georgia State police and the government of Atlanta won’t listen, we go after the funders. We go after the insurers. We go after the construction companies. And we stand with all those who have been arrested.
Our partners at Community Movement Builders have organized actions and teach-ins to continue to correct the narrative on Cop City and stand with those facing charges.1 Organizers have also gathered 117,000 signatures for a referendum in court, so that the people of Atlanta might get to vote on Cop City.
Together, we can protect our environment, uphold community values, and push back against overreach. Let’s stand united for Atlanta, for democracy, and for our planet.
In solidarity,
- Jeff
1 - Community Movement Builders
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