Tacoma SDS

Protesters are resisting the US Military surge in Afghanistan by blocking Stryker Vehicles bound for the Port of Tacoma for shipment overseas.

May 3, 2009 Tacoma, WA – Activists staged a series of successful direct actions in several locations on the night of May 2, blocking striker vehicles bound for the Port of Tacoma from Fort Lewis. Blockades halted strikers at several points along Interstate 5, and 11 activists were arrested. Demonstrators have pledged to continue resisting the use of the port for war shipments.

Coffee Strong Sunday Meet-up

Meeting to coordinate actions and prepare for stryker shipments to the Port of Tacoma. Meet at Coffee Strong at 7pm.

15109 Union Ave SW in Lakewood, next door to Subway.

The SouthSound Indymedia project was hacked by a pro-war group who spammed the site and deleted all the recent coverage on the Olympia port protests and other coverage. "They may try to censor people writing their own histories. We don't have to put up with it," the site administrators said. Whoever is responsible may or may not be caught and prosecuted, but this is a felony crime if it can be shown to cause at least $5,000 in damages under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act and the Cyber-Crime Act of 2007.

Meet on the waterfront near Pier 66 by 1 pm to see vessels in Elliott Bay. Please bring banners and signs. We are inviting all with the spirit of nonviolence, a sign, and a boat to join us. Peace Boats in the past have displayed earth and peace flags, and signs. All boats should expect to be boarded by the Coast Guard. Boats must have approved audible sound devices, registration, life jackets, etc. Skippers should carry identification. It is recommended that all boats stay 500 yards away from Navy warships. It is highly advisable to obey all Coast Guard orders.