Working Principles Guiding Our Approach

1) RJ 911 is organizing a broad, powerful, multi-sector alliance of people of color and indigenous peoples to take coordinated, effective action to stop Bush's "War on Terrorism." We do this by:

a) Educating: Developing and sharing educational tools that can assist a wide range of groups to integrate anti-war activity into their already existing work. Distributing propaganda materials, including leaflets, posters, stickers, etc.

b) Coalition organizing: Building broad, local coalitions of people of color groups and individuals connected to a national network. Working with other forces in the peace and justice movement where local conditions and capacity permit.

c) Mobilizing: Organizing nationally coordinated actions that increase pressure on the government to stop the war.

2) RJ911 is anchored primarily by base-building racial justice organizations accountable to working class communities of color.

3) RJ 911 believes that it must build unity among those who share its views on the U.S. war program, as well as build stronger working relationships with those who only partially agree with its analysis.

4) RJ 911 focuses on connecting Bush's militaristic policies abroad to the daily struggles of our communities at home.

5) RJ 911 believes in people of color leadership that is collective, not centered around individuals.