Appalachia Rising is a mass mobilization in Washington DC on September 27, 2010 calling for the abolition of mountaintop removal and surface mining. It is a culmination of the national movement against surface mining and a foundation upon which to build a pan-Appalachian movement for prosperity and justice. We will not stand idly by as we see our past and future blasted to rubble, our communities and mountains eliminated, and our neighbors poisoned as coal executives and their shareholders grow rich. Appalachians are not, and never will be, collateral damage.
We invite all who share our vision to join with us on September 27, 2010 in our nation’s capitol for an end to mountaintop removal, surface mining, and a renewed vision of Appalachia.
- The Day of Action will unite thousands (if you mobilize your communities!) in a historic, vibrant, and diverse march and mass action calling for the abolition of mountaintop removal and strip mining in Appalachia and articulating a positive vision of sustainable prosperity in Appalachia.
- Voices from the Mountains will put direct democracy into action with large strategy discussions, provide a space for skill-based workshops, and enrich us with cultural events. We will use time over the weekend to prepare for our massive Day of Action on Monday September 27.
