October 2011 is the 10th anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan and the beginning of the 2012 federal austerity budget. It is time to light the spark that sets off a true democratic, nonviolent transition to a world in which people are freed to create just and sustainable solutions. A new movement has been created - October 2011 - to bring focus to the many issues and challenges that confront America.

October 2011

We call on Texans of conscience and courage—all who seek peace, economic justice, human rights and a healthy environment—to join together in Washington, D.C., beginning on Oct. 6, 2011, in nonviolent resistance similar to the Arab Spring and the Midwest awakening.

A concert, rally and protest will kick off a powerful and sustained nonviolent resistance to the corporate criminals that dominate our government.

"Stop the Machine! • Create a New World!" is a clarion call for all who are deeply concerned with injustice, militarism and environmental destruction to join in ending concentrated corporate power and taking direct control of a real participatory democracy. We will encourage a culture of resistance—using music, art, theater and direct nonviolent action—to take control of our country and our lives. It is about courageously resisting and stopping the corporate state from destroying not only our inherent rights and freedoms, but also our children’s chance to live, breathe clean air, drink pure water, grow edible natural food and live in peace.

UPDATES ON ACTIONS IN TEXAS (10/6/11 and onward)

Austin: Occupy Austin begins at City Hall on 10/6 (FB link) starting at 10am and a 5:30pm antiwar march from the Federal Building (300 E. 8th St., but, the plaza is in the rear of the building. This building houses the offices of Sen.Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. Lloyd Doggett) to City Hall; A "Help the Homeless" encampment at Auditorium Shores, pm and onward. "Build a Better World" film series 10/7 at 7pm at 5604 Manor Road.

Brownsville: Occupy Brownsville will be at Washington Park.

Dallas: Occupy Dallas will meet at Pike Park at 9 am to gather and then march to the Federal Reserve! Where to start: Pike Park at 2851 Harry Hines Blvd,

El Paso: Occupy El Paso, will begin occupying San Jacinto Plaza, at 6pm.

Houston: Occupy Houston General Assembly (also see their FB page) plans to occupy Market Square Park.

McAllen: Occupy McAllen 5:30pm – 8:30pm, Chamber of Commerce (1200 Ash Avenue).

San Antonio: Occupy San Antonio begins at Travis Park.

Waco: STOP THE WAR MACHINE PROTEST,Thursday, October 6, 4-6pm, corner of Waco Drive & Valley Mills.

Take the Pledge to Be in DC!

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Dr. Margaret Flowers, an organizer with the October2011 Movement, speaks about the "Stop the Machine! Create a new world" action which begins on Oct. 6, 2011. Filmed by Kevin Zeese at the Democracy Convention in Madison, WI on August 25, 2011.

Texas Coordination

Please contact us if you are planning to attend and want to participate in combined Texas events. Also, we will post information about rides and those who would like to share rooms in DC. Also, if you register at the October 2011 site you can view messages for housing and transportation.

Rusty Tomlinson (Amarillo) - hftomlinson@riseup.net

Leslie Harris (North Texas) - jharris866@aol.com, tel: 214-437-6047

Charlie Jackson (Central/South Texas) - charliej@texansforpeace.org tel: 512-736-8385

Participating Organizations
The following are just a few of the organizations that are participating in October 2011 events, along with Texans for Peace.

Alliance for Democracy
ANSWER
APEC Appalachian Peace Education CenterB
uddhist Peace Fellowship
Campaign for Peace and Democracy
Cities for Peace
Code PinkF
ellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)
Food Not Bombs
Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition/Atlanta
GlobalExchange
Gray Panthers
Indiana Peace and Justice Network
International Action Center
Just Foreign Policy
Liberty Tree
Michigan Peace Team
Movement for a Democratic Society
National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance
National Coalition for the Homeless
National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee
Network of Spiritual Progressives
New Progressive Alliance
Pax Christi
Peace Action
Progressive Democrats of America
Roots Action
Sojourners
Tikkun
United for Peace and Justice (UFPJ)
United National Antiwar Committee
Veterans for Peace
Voices for Creative Nonviolence
War Resisters League
Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
World Can't Wait

Your local organizations are also encouraged to sign up.