A Call to Stand with the People of Iran
This Sunday, wear green in solidarity!

What: Wear green, and gather in solidarity
When: Sunday (June 21st), 3pm
Where: Dupont Circle Fountain.
Why: To show solidarity with the people of Iran.

The people of Iran have spent the past week risking life and limb to have their voices heard. In America, there have been scattered demonstrations of support, but nothing national, nothing coordinated, nothing large enough to adequately show the people of Iran that we are watching, and stand with them: until now.

This Sunday, people all around the country, liberal and conservative, young and old, will gather at 3pm. There will be no speakers, no signs, no slogans that might appeal to some and offend others. Just a mass of people, wearing green, and in doing so letting our brothers and sisters in Iran know that though they stand against a powerful regime, they do not stand alone.

Our government’s hands are tied, and many believe that if the administration condemns Iran’s actions too forcefully, it will only hurt the protesters. But you and I can speak freely. Because our government cannot speak too forcefully on our behalf, the onus is on us, the people, to make it perfectly clear what we think of political repression and violence against peaceful demonstrators.

To be a protester on the streets of Tehran right now is undoubtedly a scary experience, and it will be easy for the movement to lose steam. Seeing images of thousands of Americans – rain or shine -- gathered in solidarity with their opposition to tyranny might hearten them, and give them strength to continue in their struggle. Perhaps that’s all we can do, but so be it.

Forward this to everyone you know. Call your friends. And on Sunday, wear green.