Leave My Child Alone campaign

This Wednesday, June 1st from 7:00 a.m. to noon, join a CodePink mom in Madison at Indie Coffee (1225 Regent St.) to take part in a nationwide action to maintain the privacy of our children.

We'll be taking on a letter writing campaign on "Leave My Child Alone," a project put together by Mainstreet Moms Opposition Blue, Working Assets, and ACORN. You'll find out about No Child Left Behind's sneaky military recruitment requirement, take some bite-size actions to help our children get opted out, and find out how everyday citizens can lobby our schools to better protect family privacy.

Who should come? Absolutely anyone who thinks No Child Left Behind is a problem. Anyone who thinks families should be making their own decisions about military service. Anyone who needs help "opting out" or would like to learn more about conscientious objector status. You'll meet other moms moving from concern to action.

Bring your kids! Indie Coffee has generously offered specials like $1 waffles for kids 12 and under ($1.95 for those of you older than 12) - their waffles are great and come in buttermilk, multigrain and chocolate! We will also have giveaways for the kids, balloons and great indie music. There will be other moms already active in creating a better world for our kids who will be on hand to answer any questions. Hope you can come, and please do help spread the word!

If you need more information, go to the Leave My Child Alone website.