Action Guidelines
We will be gathering at 1:00pm on March 2nd, at the Spirit of Justice Park in Washington DC (C St SW & Capitol St SE, view map). The park is two blocks west of the Capitol South Metro stop, and there will be greeters available to direct people. From there, we will march just a few blocks to the power plant.
Click here to view the CCA Handbook (or download as a PDF).
We expect thousands or people to participate, with large numbers risking arrest in a peaceful act of civil disobedience. We will surround the plant, disrupting access, and refuse to leave when asked. Many more will choose not to engage in civil disobedience, and will still be a vital part of the overall event and rally.
To ensure the safety of all participants, to encourage the broadest and most diverse involvement possible, and to respect the important issues and communities we are supporting, we ask everyone taking part in the Capitol Climate Action to respect the following agreements:
- We will promote a tone of respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability in our actions.
- We will use no violence (physical or verbal) towards any person.
- We will not destroy or damage property.
- We will not carry anything that can be construed as a weapon, nor possess (or consume) any alcohol or drugs.
- We will all hold each other accountable to respecting these agreements.
Legal support will be organized for those in need who adhere to the above nonviolence agreement. We will be organizing non-violence and “know your rights” trainings leading up to the action, including the weekend before at the Power Shift 2009 conference. To get more information on trainings and logistics, sign up here!
