| November 5, 2007: This website is an archive of the former website, traprockpeace.org, which was created 10 years ago by Charles Jenks. It became one of the most populace sites in the US, and an important resource on the antiwar movement, student activism, 'depleted' uranium and other topics. Jenks authored virtually all of its web pages and multimedia content (photographs, audio, video, and pdf files. As the author and registered owner of that site, his purpose here is to preserve an important slice of the history of the grassroots peace movement in the US over the past decade. He is maintaining this historical archive as a service to the greater peace movement, and to the many friends of Traprock Peace Center. Blogs have been consolidated and the calendar has been archived for security reasons; all other links remain the same, and virtually all blog content remains intact. THIS SITE NO LONGER REFLECTS THE CURRENT AND ONGOING WORK OF TRAPROCK PEACE CENTER, which has reorganized its board and moved to Greenfield, Mass. To contact Traprock Peace Center, call 413-773-7427 or visit its site. Charles Jenks is posting new material to PeaceJournal.org, a multimedia blog and resource center.
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Calendar Archive (of material that had
appeared on traprockpeace.org)
(April 13, 2004 - autumn, 2007)
[Editor's note: I created
this archive when grassrootspeace.org
needed to switch to a new online calendar due to potential security
problems with the old calendar's software. Due to the vast amount of spam, it
was not practical to try to import the old calendar's data base to the new
calendar. I deleted about 9 thousand spam 'entries' to create this archive (the
spam had never appeared publicly on the old calendar, but the spam continued in
the database even after attempts to delete it by the calendar moderator). You
will see some duplications of entries. These occurred when members of the
public tried to enter events without realizing that the calendar was
moderated. I have deleted many of
the duplications but missed some. I tried to created a web page from an Excel
version of the archive, but my web editing software was not able to handle the
huge file. Concerning format, the entry starts with the date of the event
(yearmonthday), event name and description, in descending chronological order.
- Charles Jenks, September 27, 2007]
20071202 STUDENT ACTIVISM - Anniversary of Hampton FREEDOM OF SPEECH & ASSEMBLY challenge "ON DEC. 2, 2005, Hampton University students defended their right to speak and assemble, against repression from HU police and administration through selective enforcement, and attempts to intimidate. SEE: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/hampton_university_students/ AND PHOTS at: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/campus_antiwar.html"
20071117 "MAKING YOUR ACTIVISM MORE SUSTAINABLE, 2 Days in Deerfield" "Based on the evidence, we're not really going to ""change the world"" easily or soon! It leaves us as activists with the question: are we conducting our lives in a way that supports our effectiveness in the long run? No social movement needs a revolving door: activists with hard-won skills and experience leaving because we're burned out, or have allowed our activism to lose its creativity and life-centered passion. This workshop is for you if: - you want to prevent burn-out or loss of vitality, - you already feel a bit ""crispy fried"" and want to take steps of renewal, - you'd like to assist your group to create an atmosphere that supports sustainability and attracts long-term volunteers, - you're just tired and discouraged, and you'd like some inspiration. This workshop is highly experiential and includes participatory activities, small group sharing, mini-lectures, reflection, and fun. It's an experiential ""package,"" which means that it won't be possible to come late, leave early, or take time off in the middle -- we'll be journeying together as an intact group. Be open to the possibility that emotion may show up in the course of the weekend. NOTE: This workshop runs from 10am on Saturday to 4pm on Sunday. Participants are welcome to spend Friday and/or Sunday night at Woolman Hill. GEORGE LAKEY first stood up against racism at age twelve and now, at seventy, is still an activist. He's led campaigns on local, state, national and international levels, facilitated 1500 social change workshops on five continents, and authored seven books. A Quaker, he's senior associate at the Lang Center at Swarthmore College, a great-grandfather of three, and loves to play piano for Broadway sing-alongs. JUDITH SHEA, a Quaker from New Haven Meeting, is a long-time professional and planner in the health care field, and a co-founder of the Movement for a New Society. WOOLMAN HILL Quaker Retreat Center 107 Keets Road Deerfield MA 01342 413 774-3431 Margaret Cooley, Programs"
20071102 "An Invitation to Strength & Beauty in Hard Times, Rowe Conference, MA 11/2-4" "An Invitation to Strength and Beauty in Hard Times Chellis Glendinning November 2-4 Rowe Camp & Conference Center, Rowe, MA PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT REGISTRATION. Many people today share a sense that we are living in hard times -- and on the verge of yet harder times. Peak oil, the unfettered microwaving of the planet, extreme alterations in climate, constant war, ecological degradation, and mass extinctions seem to be leading to a breaking point. Some parts of the world have already been shattered; others may be heading in that direction. Each of us has a relationship with the natural world, our personal lineages, and our collective history, and these connections form the basis of a vibrant understanding of who and what we are both practically in our day-to-day lives and mythically in the stories that give meaning to our experiences. Using both traditional and imaginative techniques like sharing in circle and creative ritual, we will convene our knowing, our feelings, and our insights about the complexities of the personal, ecological, and social dramas that we face. We will create a living clan system to enable us to experience the bonding, power, and creativity that are fundamental to our being. By speaking, listening, and learning, we will look deeply into the nature of our lives and world and renew ourselves to face what is unfolding with mindfulness, strength, and beauty. Chellis Glendinning is a psychologist specializing in trauma recovery. In the 1980s, during the height of the Cold War, Dr. Glendinning founded an institute of psychotherapists called Waking Up in the Nuclear Age that sought to help people address their individual responses to living with awareness of a threatened future, work more relevant than ever now. She wrote My Name Is Chellis and Im in Recovery from Western Civilization, a book that helped to found the field of eco-psychology. Her When Technology Wounds was up for a Pulitzer Prize in 1991; Off the Map: An Expedition Deep into Empire and the Global Economy won the National Federation of Press Women Book Award in 2000; while Chiva: A Village Takes on the Global Heroin Trade captured the prize in 2006. Dr. Glendinning has also written a bilingual folk opera about immigration, De Un Lado Al Otro, that recently premiered in Santa Fe. She lives in the traditional land-based village of Chimay, New Mexico, where she works for environmental justice and cultural preservation. Weve been inviting her here since 1991 and are honored to welcome her first visit."
20071006 "AGAPE'S 25th ANNIVERSARY, WITH ARUN GANDHI, Ware, MA" "Come to Agape's 25th Anniversary featuring... Arun Gandhi, Grandson of The Mahatma (co-founder of the M.K. Gandhi Center for Nonviolence, Rochester, NY) October 6, 2007, beginning Promtpty at 10 am Bring a brown bag lunch and dish to share The day will include walks on Agape's 34 acres of land in the Quabbin Watershed, meditation, meeting with old friends. Music, featuring Robert Jonas on the Japanese Flute College Panel with students from area colleges reflecting on the meaning of nonviolence in their lives in the midst of a culture of violence. Contact the Agape Community: Agape Community 2062 Greenwich Road Ware, MA 01082 Phone: 413-967-9369 peace@agapecommunity.org http://www.agapecommunity.org"
20070921 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Local, regional and national actions help to declare the peace we insist upon. Leslie Fraser is organizing a noon vigil in Greenfield, MA Peter Perry is organizing in DC: 571 271-1313. Got peace? Call to help. 413 773-7427"
20070921 PEACE ONE DAY "* Peacebuilding documentary filmmaker Jeremy Gilley visited the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) Secretariat. Mr. Gilley waged a successful campaign to get official UN recognition for a fixed calendar date for a global 24-hour ceasefire, was in the offices of the GPPAC Secretariat recently. Gilley came to the European Centre for Conflict Prevention (ECCP) to speak with and film Paul van Tongeren and others for a new documentary on peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts happening worldwide on 21 September, the Peace One Day / UN International Day of Peace. GPPAC is currently developing plans collaborate more closely with Gilleys project, also called Peace One Day. For more information, see www.peaceoneday.org The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict can be reviewed at http://www.gppac.net/"
20070831 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070829 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20070827 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"
20070826 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070825 "Rally and March to the Bush Family Compound, Kennebunkport, ME" "Rally and March to the Bush Family Compound: Stop the War and Occupation! Check out the website: http://www.kportprotest.org/index.html (Poster is attached to email) August 25th, 2007 Kennebunkport, ME Round-trip (coach bus) tickets from Burlington are available the Peace and Justice Center for $45. 21 Church St. Burlington. (802)863-8326. (We need your help! To help organize the Vermont mobilization, please contact Mary at 802.363.7228) This will be a convergence of anti-war, environmental, labor and social justice activists along with concerned citizens. To break the cycle of endless war we need to draw attention to America's need for systemic change. Let us start a ""revolution of values."" Raise Your Voices! Raise Your Spirits! Please join INDIGO GIRLS, Melida and Carlos Arredondo, Geroge Paz Martin, war resister Augustin Aguayo, retired Colonel Ann Wright, Ashley Smith, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Eugene Puryear, Bruce Gagnon, Charlie Clements, Doug Rawlings, and others, along with Iraq Veterans at a rally and march to the Bush Family Compound. Camping available at Camp Casey and Camp Alex. Speakers: Cindy Sheehan, activist and founder of the Camp Casey Peace Institute Colonel Ann Wright Congressman Dennis Kucinich Melida Arredondo Carlos Arredondo, Founder of People United for Peace and member of Gold Star Families Liam Madden, founder of Boston Iraq Veterans Against War, www.ivaw.org Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, physician, Iraqi anti-war resister, www.liberatethis.org Augustin Aguayo, war resister, www.aguayodefense.org Helga Aguayo, led a campaign for freedom and justice for her husband and war resisters George Paz Martin, National co-chair of United for Peace and Justice, Program Director of Peace Action Wisconsin, Green Party member Bruce Gagnon, co-founder of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space Doug Rawlings, one of the original founders of Veterans for Peace Greg Speeter from National Priorities Project Peter Kellman, president of the Southern Maine Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and author of the book ""Divided We Fall"" Dexter Kamilewicz, Military Families Speak Out Eugene Puryear, Student Organizer from Howard University for Act Now to Stop War and End Racism. Ashley Smith, Northeast Regional Coordinator for International Socialist Organization Augustin Aguayo, Conscientious Objector/War Resister Charlie Clements, president and CEO of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Sally Breen, chair of the Peace Action Maine steering committee Music: Indigo Girls Dave Rovics Inanna Pat Scanlon The Leftist Marching Band Bojah & the Insurrection Emma's Revolution"
20070824 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070823 "Fund the Wounded, Not The War! Panel meeting and discussion" "Featuring: Adrienne Kinne, Iraq Veterans Against the War, North East Regional Organizer Debbie Lucey, Gold Star Famlies for Peace and activists from the Campus Anti-War Network and the International Socialist Organization 7-9pm at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians and over 3,600 U.S. soldiers have died in the Iraq war; the Iraqi health care system has been destroyed; and tens of thousands of physically and psychologically wounded veterans have returned home to face long waits or denial of health care. The Democrats took both Houses of Congress in a referendum against the war, but they continue to fund it. As Cindy Sheehan recently said It's up to us to end this terrible injustice. Join local anti-war activists to discuss what is being done and what needs to be done to end the war, bring all of the troops home, and provide them with proper health care. Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization Co-Sponsored by Traprock Peace Center and the Campus Anti-War Network For more information, or to endorse the event please contact (413) 351-2323 or contact@isonoho.org for a full list of upcoming ISO events visit: www.isonoho.org"
20070820 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"
20070819 "FREE HARVEST SUPPER, GREENFIELD TOWN COMMON" "Third Annual Free Harvest Supper of Local Food Sunday, August 19, 5-7pm, Greenfield Town Common For more information: contact info@freeharvestsupper.org or leave a message at 413-774-3150 Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the Third Annual Free Harvest Supper of Local Food on Sunday, August 19 from 5-7pm on the Greenfield Town Common/Court Square. All are welcome at this great community event which will again feature a free bountiful meal of locally grown food prepared by local chefs, live music, childrens activities, educational displays and a Really, Really Free Market. New this year will be appetizers served to those standing in line and a more efficient serving system to speed the line along. To conserve resources and reduce trash, all are encouraged to bring their own place setting and napkin. For more information and to see pictures of the 2006 Supper, visit: http://www.freeharvestsupper.org. The goals of the Free Harvest Supper are: to encourage everyone to eat locally grown food; to support local agriculture; and to raise money for Farmers Market coupons distributed by the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry. While the Supper is free to all, donations are accepted and are used for the coupons which help achieve the suppers goals. Local residents in need of food get coupons from the Food Pantry, use them to purchase locally grown food at the Greenfield Farmers Market, and then Food Pantry staff pay the farmers for the coupons they have accepted. Its a win-win system. The Really, Really Free Market was a huge success at last years Free Harvest Supper. Again this year, gardeners and farmers are welcome to bring the overflow of extra produce they have to share with the community. The Really, Really Free Market is just like its name says: free. All are welcome to take home some of the donated produce. Last years Free Market included peaches, apples, eggs, tomatoes, squash, greens, flowers, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers and more. There is no need to sign up to donate to the Really, Really Free Market just bring your produce to the supper from 4-5:30pm. As with all great community events, many hands make light work. A core group of volunteer organizers is already at work planning the Free Harvest Supper and they need lots of volunteers to make it all happen. There are many ways to be involved, either with planning or on the day of the supper. To offer your help, contact info@freeharvestsupper.org or leave a message at 413-774-3150. "
20070819 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070818 Planning Mtg in Boston "Important Second Meeting of New England Region to Organize October 27th Antiwar Action As agreed at the meeting of the New England Region in Worcester on July 21, the second general meeting will be held in Boston on August 18 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The meeting place and directions will be issued shortly. Meanwhile, please place this important meeting on your calendar! The following agenda for the August 18 meeting is being proposed by the Structure Committee: Committee reports (1:00 to 2:00 PM) Structure Committee: reports, general discussion, consensus/votes on committee proposals. Program Committee: reports, general discussion, consensus/votes on committee proposals. Messaging for October 27 event (2:00 to 3:00 PM) Presentation on the UFPJ messaging for the national action Discussion of the messaging for the regional action in Boston Break (3:00 to 3:15 PM) Breakout into working committees (3:15 to 5:00 PM) Mark Stahl Member, Structure Committee"
20070817 "WoMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070817 "Wide Angle Fims presents ""9/11 Mysteries" """9/11 Mysteries"" screens at our new location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (next door to Barts) Watch here for more details."
20070815 "22nd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention, St. Louis, Aug. 15 - 19" "22nd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention St. Louis, Missouri - August 15 - 19, 2007 VETERANS TRUTH - GATEWAY TO PEACE Building Community to Abolish War Veterans, applying their experience, strength and conviction to the abolishment of war, invest the Gateway Arch of St. Louis with new significance as a portal to peace. Where: The Holiday Inn Select, 811 N. 9th Street - St. Louis, MO 63101 For room reservations call: 1-800-972-3145 (Special Convention room rates are $89.00 per night for maximum occupancy of 4) Metro line from airport to within three blocks of hotel. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE! http://www.veteransforpeace.org/VFP_2007_convention_registration.vp.html PRELIMINARY PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Israeli Palestinian Combatants For Peace Korea Veterans For Peace Phyllis Bennis Institute for Policy Studies Charlie R. and Nancy L. MFSO Jonathon Hutto - Appeal For Redress David Cortwright - Fourth Freedom Forum Dennis Kucinich Presidential Candidate Maxine Waters - Congresswoman Aimee Allison Vet/Politician The Iraq Veterans Against the War SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Wednesday, August 15 Board Meeting, welcoming evening Riverboat Dinner Cruise. Thursday, August 16 Board Meeting until noon, Opening Ceremony, Afternoon Workshops, dinner on own, evening Plenary Session followed by Poetry Reading. Friday, August 17 Workshops all day Noon Womens Caucus - Dinner on own - Public Speak-Out beginning at 6:30 PM. Saturday, August 18 All day Business Meeting, Evening Banquet. Sunday, August 19 Farewell Ceremony Peace Action. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE! http://www.veteransforpeace.org/VFP_2007_convention_registration.vp.html Download PDF of early registration form. Mail registration and payment to: VFP National Office: 216 S. Meramec Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 * please write 'convention' on outside of envelope"
20070813 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"
20070812 Karen's HALLELULIAH "Sunday, August 12th 4:00 till whenever 15 Abbott St. Greenfield, MA (Sandra Bostons House) 413-773-8303 Please come and help me celebrate: ? surviving the fire and ? the gift of your friendship and support Chicken, burgers, veggie burgers, Potato salad, cake, ice cream, wine, soft drinks and music! will be provided. Please bring a salad, dessert or finger food to share And a musical instrument, if so inclined And please RSVP by email or phone (413-773-8303) if you can come. Lets party hardy! Much love, Karen ?"
20070812 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070810 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street is HONK for PEACE, because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. Can Cell Phones Stop Destroyers?"
20070809 "Nagasaki Day Peace Dedication, Philadelphia Cathedral" "August 9, 6PM, Nagasaki Day Peace Dedication SS Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral*, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila, PA [*August 9, 1945, the Urakami Roman Catholic Cathedral was ground zero for the Nagasaki bombing which destroyed at the time the largest Catholic city in all of Asia] '07 Brandywine Peace Community Turns 30...GIVE NOW! Brandywine Peace Community P.O. Box 81, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-544-1818 brandywine@juno.com www.brandywinepeace.com"
20070809 Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki "Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki to be observed in Northampton, with candles floating on Paradise Pond, Smith College"
20070809 "No MORE NUCLEAR VICTIMS! NAGASAKI DAY, Florence, MA" "5:30 pm Reception. Presentations by Ms. Yuko Nakamura, a hibakusha survivor of the nuclear holocaust of Hiroshima, Secretary General of Kanagawa Atomic Bomb Sufferers Association, Hiratsuka-City, Kanagawa, Japan, and Bal Penguel, Coordinator of the AFSC Peacebuilding & Demilitarization Program. Location: Westwood Shelter, Look Park, 300 North Main Street, Florence, MA A light meal will be served. 7:45 pm Traditional lantern floating ceremony (children welcome) at Willow Lake, Look Park, Florence, MA, with Shakuhachi flute player, Robert Jonas. Rain or shine. There will be a fee for entering Look Park by car, if you do not have a sticker. Information: AFSC, 413-584-8975 Bus Schedule: Leave Northampton Courthouse at 4:55 for 5:30 reception. Latest return bus 7:15. Leave Courthouse at 7:05 for 7:45 floating lantern ceremony. No return bus."
20070808 "Southeast Convergence for Climate Action, NC" "NIRS is proud to invite you to participate in the Southeast Convergence for Climate Action August 8 14 at a secluded site near Asheville, NC. Social Justice * Energy Justice * Climate Justice * Non-violence * Democracy skills Week-long intergenerational training retreat (Action Camp) learn about false solutions to climate change (clean coal and nuclear) build real-world skills for real climate solutions; organizing; action. Registration required come for all or part. Low cost ($50 -- $100, sliding scale)...scholarships available. Meals and tent camping included in registration OR stay in area motels; limited Asheville home-stays possible. To register please visit: http://www.climateconvergence.org/southeast/index.php Daily: intensive workshops on anti-oppression, basics and advanced issues in energy, nvironment, climate, local/global sustainability, democracy skills, all issue sessions will include strategic thinking and planning, spanning local to global, community time, shared chores, yoga, evening campfire, music! Panels/Workshops include: Confronting False Solutions to Climate Change including clean coal and nuclear power Anti-oppression leadership training Strategic Campaign building Grandparents of our movement telling stories of past victories Nukes 101, Fossil Fuels 101, Organizing 101 Global Nuclear Energy Partnership and its Global Mobile Chernobyl Countering mountain top removal and challenging expanding coal energy plans Principles of non-violent activism Climbing and other action skills Making big puppets Homegrown sustainability wind, solar, energy efficiency, permaculture, small hydro, small biofuels and more! Cosponsors include: Southern Energy Network www.climateaction.net/ Nuclear Information and Resource Service www.nirs.org Mountain Justice Summer Energy Justice Summer http://energyjustice.net/ejs/ Asheville Rising Tide Rising Tide North America http://risingtidenorthamerica.org/wordpress/category/front-page/ Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League http://www.bredl.org Nuclear Watch South http://www.nonukesyall.org The Canary Coalition http://www.canarycoalition.org Please register come for all or part -- http://www.climateconvergence.org/southeast/index.php More information: Call Mary Olson NIRS Southeast Office 828-675-1792 nirs@main.nc.us * * * nirsnet@nirs.org * * * Nuclear Information and Resource Service, 6930 Carroll Avenue, #340, Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-NIRS; nirsnet@nirs.org; http://www.nirs.org"
20070807 "New England Peace Pagoda, Talk/Walk, Amherst 8/7 - Florence8/9" "Aug. 7-9 Walk New England Peace Pagoda. All are invited to join for any part or all of the walks. Info: 367-2202 August 7 7:00 pm John and Carrie Schuchardt of the House of Peace, Ipswich, MA John: Proliferation or Abolition: the Leadership of Japans Moral Heroes. Carrie: Hibaku Maria: The Bombed Madonna of Nagasaki. Location: First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst, MA Info: 584-8975."
20070806 Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network (CAN) inaugural meeting. August 6th at 6 PM at the Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St in Northampton. Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your high school or college! The meeting will also feature an overview of the history of CAN, and local activists report back from CAN's summer retreat in Madison, WI. For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com, or jamesfiorentino@hotmail.com. To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe College not Combat! Troops out now!"
20070806 "5 Rivers Council (Sustainability) Business meeting," 5 Rivers Council (Sustainability) Business meeting is on the first Monday of the month. All welcome. Details TBA.
20070805 "WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE, Aug 5-9, VT" "WALK FOR A NUCLEAR FREE FUTURE No Cash Cow for Entergy! This is a drug/alcohol free walk based on Gandhian principles of non-violence and will include the Buddhist prayer of Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo led by Buddhist nun Ichikawa-san during the walk. As we walk we will bring together the spiritual and political forces to create a nuclearfree future. For contact information on the road: cell phones: Hattie 978-790-3074, Deb 413-834-3280 Hiroshima Day to Nagasaki Day Aug. 5Aug. 9, 2007 The focus of this walk will be on stopping a twenty year license extension for Vermont Yankee and all refurbishing and building of nuclear weapons. Schedule AUGUST 5: Middlebury assemble the night of the 5th AUGUST 6 DAY: Walk Middlebury area AUGUST 6 EVENING: Potluck and overnight in Middlebury AUGUST 7 DAY: Walk Rutland area AUGUST 7 EVENING: Potluck/sleep overnight Rutland/ Shrewsbury area AUGUST 8 DAY: Walk Montpelier/Barre area AUGUST 8 EVENING: Potluck dinner /sleep in Montpelier AUGUST 9 DAY: Walk Burlington/Shelburne area AUGUST 9 EVENING: Potluck dinner in Burlington! Each night after potluck there will be a discussion regarding activism around shutting down Vermont Yankee. With radiating waves, a skull and crossbones and a running person, a new ionizing radiation warning symbol is being introduced to supplement the traditional international symbol for radiation, the three cornered trefoil. The new symbol is being launched today by the IAEA and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to help reduce needless deaths and serious injuries from accidental exposure to large radioactive sources. It will serve as a supplementary warning to the trefoil, which has no intuitive meaning and little recognition beyond those educated in its significance. SHUT DOWN VERMONT YANKEE ALL ARE WELCOME to co-sponsor or join this walk. CO-SPONSORS INCLUDE: Citizens Awareness Network, www.nukebusters. Org 413-339-5781 Buddhist order of Nipponzan Myohoji contact Hattie 978-249-6224 or Hattieshalom@verizon.net People for Less Pollution, Middlebury, Vermont blmijjb@sover.net 802-352-4416 Central Vermont Peace and Justice info@centralvermontpeace.org Peace and Justice -- peace@pjcvt.org 802-863-2345 Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance 802-476-3154 Salem Peace Committee boocal@comcast.net American Friends Service Committee in Vermont Jgainza@afsc.org Womens International league for Peace and Freedom Burlington Branch www.wilpfburlington.org"
20070805 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070805 "WAGE PEACE! CHARLIE KING SINGS IN DEERFIELD, Bells at 7:15 PM, Deerfield" "7:00 p.m. Charlie King will sing and play during a reflection at Traprock Peace Center, 103 KEETS ROAD, DEERFIELD. We'll reflect on our need to prevent nuclear war. Poems, stories, letters, insights welcome. Please help to invite faith communities to ring bells ring at 7:15 p.m., anniversary of the atomic blast in Hiroshima. Info: 413 773-7427 www.grassrootspeace.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of HIROSHIMA: At 7:15 PM Eastern time on August 5 it is 8:15 AM in Hiroshima, August 6. This is the anniversary of the moment when the, a harbor city, ripe with military manufacturing, was engulfed in the flames of the atom bomb. In fiscal 2007, Massachusetts neighbors will give $480 million in federal taxes for nuclear weapons design, development, construction, testing and use, according to the National Priorities Project. If we' are paying for nuclear war ~~ will we get it? Please go to your place of worship, front lawn or town common to ring bells at 7:15 PM, with songs, poems, letters, prayers, for those who struggled and struggle still with the aftermath of the nuclear age. HIbakusha (Hiroshima survivors) miners, factory workers, reactor workers, down-winders, civilians and soldiers alike, exposed to toxic and radioactive uranium ammunition and dust, and call for ""NO NUCLEAR WAR!"" Probably there is some facility in every state that plays a role in producing the tools that would be used in nuclear war. Where is the facility nearest to you? 1. Periscopes for nuclear submarines are manufactured on King Street in Northampton, MA. 2. Missile guidance systems are built by Raytheon workers and investors in Andover, MA. 3. Groton CT makes nuclear submarines. 4. Padukha, Kentucky holds 30,000 containers of uranium waste, each with 14 tons under vacuum pressure. These wastes are used to make ammunition from 'depleted' uranium. Will we get what we pay for? HOW MUCH FOR WAR? HOW MUCH FOR PEACE? Thank you thinking with us about these things. We welcome your contribution online, by mail, through labor, through participation in committees, and by donation in person. Underwriting sponsors of our web site please inquire. Together we WAGE PEACE. Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427."
20070804 Greenfield Vigil Observes Hiroshima Anniversary "11 a.m., Greenfield Town Common. Vigil and speak-out to mark the beginning of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Week: a time to honor those who died and suffered due to the U.S. atomic bombing of those Japanese cities on August 6 & 9, 1945; to share thoughts on the human costs of war; and to express visions and strategies for peace with justice in a nuclear-free world. Co-sponsored by the Greenfield Weekly Peace Vigil and the Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives. Info: Susan Dorazio, 367-9356."
20070803 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070803 "Vietnam Veterans Against the War, 8/3-5, Chicago IL" "Vietnam Veterans Against the War 40th Anniversary Friday, August 3 - Sunday, August 5, 2007 Chicago, Illinois Come celebrate 40 years of solidarity for peace, justice and veterans rights. Please check for details and registration at: http://www.vvaw.org"
20070802 "Demo at RAYTHEON: BAN CLUSTER BOMBS, Waltham, MA" "RAYTHEON MAKES CLUSTER BOMBS THAT KILL CHILDREN BAN CLUSTER BOMBS Raytheon, headquartered in Waltham, is the biggest missile manufacturer in the world, one of the worlds leading manufacturers of cluster bombs, and ranks fourth in terms of military sales. COME TO DOWNTOWN WALTHAM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 5-7:00 PM TO PROTEST THE US GOVERNMENTS USE OF CLUSTER BOMBS AND RAYTHEONS IMMORAL PROFITS FROM WEAPONS OF CIVILIAN DEATH, NOT DEFENSE Meet at Waltham Common in front of commuter rail station (Carter St.) Station is one block south of Main St. (Rte 20), just east of Moody St. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? US must sign an international treaty to ban the production and use of cluster bombs Stop investment in cluster bomb manufacturers by US banks and investors Halt Raytheon's manufacturing of cluster bombs Support legislation to prevent the use and export of these inhumane weapons -- Specifically, tell your congressional officials to support the legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (CA) and Patrick Leahy (VT) and passed 6/28 by the Senate Appropriations Committee and S594, the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2007 and referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS COALITION www.middleeastcrisiscoalition.org crisismiddleeast@yahoo.com"
20070729 Clamshell Alliance Reunion - last day "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** Nuclear power plants werent safe thirty years ago and they arent safe now, says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction, said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story, says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for peoples safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy. The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come Americas voice. The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/ (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK http://www.worldfellowship.org/ www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution, said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters."
20070729 "New England Impeachment Summit, Worcester MA" "New England Impeachment Summit July 29 Worcester MA Have you heard yet about the Northeast Regional Impeachment Summit? It's on July 29th in Worcester, MA from 12-5pm at Clark Universtity Jefferson Bldg. Rm. 218. One or two representatives of any group working on impeachment are invited to attend. This is not a big rally or demonstration."
20070729 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070728 CLAMSHELL ALLIANCE REUNION "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** Nuclear power plants werent safe thirty years ago and they arent safe now, says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction, said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story, says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for peoples safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy. The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come Americas voice. The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/ (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK http://www.worldfellowship.org/ www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution, said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters."
20070727 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street is HONK for PEACE, because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. Can Cell Phones Stop Destroyers?"
20070727 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070727 "30th Anniversary Reunion of the Clamshell Alliance, NH" "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** Nuclear power plants werent safe thirty years ago and they arent safe now, says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction, said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story, says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for peoples safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy. The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come Americas voice. The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/ (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK http://www.worldfellowship.org/ www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution, said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters."
20070727 "CLAMSHELL ALLIANCE REUNION, CONWAY, NH" "Greetings, It's almost time! The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. There will be workshops (Arnie Alpert & Paul Gunter), video showings (Robbie Leppzer's Seabrook '77), photo slide shows (from Lionel Delevingne), videotaping of personal Clam recollections, lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days, planning of regional gatherings, and FUN! Find all the details at: http://news.clamshell-tvs.org/clam-reunion/anniversary-gathering-this-summer Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals at http://www.worldfellowship.org via email at office@worldfellowship.org or via phone at 603/447-2280. Don't wait, things will fill up. This is the first of a series of periodic emails from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project. The purpose for this list is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams you have contact with. If you don't know already, the goal of To the Village Square is to tell the dramatic story of the Clamshell Alliance and its legacy. By sharing this story (in person, book, exhibit and website), we hope to help carry the issue of nuclear power once again to the village square for open public debate and energize a new generation of anti-nukers. Come visit the website we've developed is at: http://www.clamshell-tvs.org It's got lot of information, stories (http://news.clamshell-tvs.org/category/stories), photographs, links to videos, as well as The Clam Post, a world wide news blog (http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com). In the last couple months, we've been working hard on collecting stories and essays for a book to accompany the website. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy just like the Clamshell itself needs the support of hundreds of people to succeed. We especially need donations to continue our efforts. The details of how to do so are at: http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/get_involved/index.html We also are looking for contacts for potentially larger donors. Reply to me or Sharon Tracy at sharon@clamshell-tvs.org with any suggestions. No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494"
20070725 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20070724 "Crawford to NYC - Orange Revolution, PA" "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."
20070724 "PHILADELPHIA DETAILS - HONK TO IMPEACH - Go, Rev." "Cindy Sheehans Journey for Humanity Caravan (www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org) Stops in Philadelphia - Tuesday, July 24th Come on out to learn more about the REAL Surge to IMPEACH CHENEY & BUSH WEAR ORANGE TO EXPRESS SOLIDARITY There are two events: The first is at Independence Mall, Market St. between 5th and 6th, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM Featured speakers will include Cindy Sheehan and Rev Lennox Yearwood. The second is a Honk to Impeach Rally on Broad Street between Arch and Race Sts, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Bring IMPEACH signs ! For more information call: 215-945-1269"
20070723 "Crawford to Arlington Cemetary, White House, Capitol - Orange Revolution, DC" "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."
20070723 "CALL ON CONGRESS TO IMPEACH, Conyers: (202) 225-5126" "On this anniversary of the Downing Street meeting, Cindy Sheehan, Ray McGovern, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Ann Wright, Debra Sweet, Dave Lindorff, David Swanson, Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin, Kevin Zeese, Tina Richards, and others will march from Arlington National Cemetery to the office of Congressman John Conyers, to read the Constitution. If you can't visit DC this week, perhaps you would like to call, and ask others to call. Congressman Conyers is Chairman of House Judiciary Committee which has the authority to begin the impeachment process (investigations). John Conyers, (202) 225-5126 The Congressional Switchboard will connect you to any Senator or Representative's office. It takes about a minute to leave an opinion. Pass it on? Say why you called today! There are so many reasons to call. Four million Iraqi refugees are some of the reasons. War profiteering is another. Until 6PM weekdays, an operator will connect you: 202 224-3121."
20070723 "BEYOND NUCLEAR: L.A.Times Op Ed, ""A Warming World, No to Nukes""" "NEWS FROM BEYOND NUCLEAR For Immediate Release July 23, 2007 Contact: Linda Gunter 301.270.2209 info@beyondnuclear.org Superb Los Angeles Times Editorial Makes Compelling Case against Turning to Nuclear Power to Combat Climate Change TAKOMA PARK, MD The Los Angeles Times today ran an excellent editorial on the detriments of nuclear power. In an extensive, detailed, and possibly unprecedented opinion piece, the Times laid out the definitive arguments against the nuclear power option in the context of climate change. The editorial can be found at: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-nuclear23jul23,0,378363.story?coll=la-opinion-leftrail. The editorial, entitled: A Warming World, No to Nukes, identified the case for nuclear power as weak and went on to list the many compelling reasons to eliminate the nuclear choice: The enormous cost of building nuclear plants, the reluctance of investors to fund them, community opposition and an endless controversy over what to do with the waste ensure that ramping up the nuclear infrastructure will be a slow process far too slow to make a difference on global warming. That's just as well, because nuclear power is extremely risky. What's more, there are cleaner, cheaper, faster alternatives that come with none of the risks. Beyond Nuclear applauds the Los Angeles Times for taking this stand, particularly in making the often neglected connection between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, an issue central to the Beyond Nuclear mission. The Times editorialists wrote: Weapons proliferation is an even more serious concern. The uranium used in nuclear reactors isn't concentrated enough for anything but a dirty bomb, but the same labs that enrich uranium for nuclear fuel can be used to create weapons-grade uranium. Thus any country, such as Iran, that pursues uranium enrichment for nuclear power might also be building a bomb factory. It would be more than a little hypocritical for the U.S. to expand its own nuclear power capacity while forbidding countries it doesn't like from doing the same. Beyond Nuclear urges the countrys press corps to take note of this important editorial, and to call upon the expertise and resources of the Beyond Nuclear staff at any time for follow-up on the broad array of related topics discussed in the piece. Paul Gunter covers all aspects of nuclear reactor oversight for Beyond Nuclear: paul@beyondnuclear.org Kevin Kamps covers all aspects of radioactive waste and the nuclear fuel chain for Beyond Nuclear. kevin@beyondnuclear.org Cindy Folkers is a specialist in the radiation impacts on health at Beyond Nuclear. cindy@beyondnuclear.org Linda Gunter authored with Paul Gunter a special report on the impacts to wildlife from the operation of nuclear reactors, due to be expanded and updated later this year. linda@beyondnuclear.org. Beyond Nuclear staff members can be reached at: 301.270.2209. Please visit our Web site at: www.beyondnuclear.org"
20070723 5th anniversary of the infamous Downing Street meeting "July 23rd is the 5th anniversary of the infamous Downing Street meeting, wherein US and British representatives discussed fixing the 'intelligence' to promote war an attack against Iraq. Your active, vocal, civil resistance to corruption in government is a crucial component in government for the people, of the people and by the people."
20070722 "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Deerfield or Greenfield, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Sunday, March 18 ( and third Sundays, every other month) 4-6pm, at the Weldon Apartments' Community Room, 54 High Street, Greenfield. There is parking at the back. There are many ways to resist payment for the brutality and plunder of war. Come to help plan for public education about war tax resistance and to raise your concerns and ideas. Press the buzzer to be let in by Tom. Tom usually waits by the door for 10-15 minutes. To confirm date and location, call Juanita Nelson, 413773-5188 x1 at Traprock Peace Center."
20070722 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070721 5 Rivers Council Meets - Network Sustainable Living "Next Meeting of the 5 Rivers Council will be 2-5 pm., Saturday, July 21st at Lupinwood, the home of John and Maya, 172 Highland Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301. Topics of interest include a 5 Rivers Council newspaper, Brainstorm and volunteer to design a fall event proposed with a focus on energy, Saturday, Nov. 3, Review follow up of the May event, and the Open Space discussion topics, Discuss how we can improve 5 Rivers Council communication. Take up items tabled, such as the Exxon/Mobil War Boycott and your concerns related to sustainable living in a just society, as time allows. Pass the talking stick! This meeting will start and end on time. Please come a few minutes early if you can. Web Search for more: Five Rivers Council"
20070721 "FOUR DAYS IN COURT - NOT GUILTY, DC" "July 9-12, 2007 - Four days in court in Washington, DC Found NOT GUILTY Joy First I was arrested along with Ellen Barfield, David Barrows, Gordon Clark, Sam Crook, Malachy Kilbride, and Eve Tetaz in the Hart Senate Office Building on Thursday March 29, 2007. We went there one hour after the Senate voted to continue to fund the war. We set up cardboard tombstones with pictures of soldiers and Iraqis who have died in the war since the Democrats took control of Congress in January. We began to read their names. After about 20 minutes, we were arrested by Capitol Police and charged with unlawful conduct. We were arraigned on Friday morning after David, Malachy, Eve, and Ellen spent the night in jail. We all pleaded not guilty and since the charge carries a possible six months in jail we requested a consolidated jury trial. We began planning our trial, and as in the past, we were going to be representing ourselves as pro se defendants. Mark Goldstone graciously agreed to be our attorney advisor. He has had a great deal of experience in this kind of work. I was so grateful to have him on our team. We each had a role to play in the trial. I was to give the closing statement. I flew from Madison, WI to Washington, DC on Sunday July 8. While sitting in the airport, I was thinking about what I was doing and feeling scared, but I reminded myself that if the most important thing is that I dont go to jail, then I wouldnt have gotten arrested in the first place. No the most important thing is that I speak out when my government is doing something that is illegal and immoral. The seven of us, along with Mark Goldstone, met on Sunday night to go through the trial. Mark said that our primary defense is the tourist standard which is applied in unlawful conduct charges. What this means is that we were no more disruptive than an equal size group of tourists. The test is the impact of how disruptive we were, not the activities we were engaged in. This would be my first experience with a jury trial and I was feeling very anxious. I certainly dont continue to risk arrest and go to trial because I enjoy it. But with the suffering that continues in Iraq, and with families of US soldiers in Iraq, I feel called to continue to do this work. Jury selection Jury selection was set for Monday July 9. After a short appearance before Judge Craig Iscoe, we waited most of the day hoping that we would have the chance to get a jury selected. Much of the time was spent discussing our strategy and whether we wanted to agree to any of the government stipulations. We decided to reject all of the stipulations, but under Marks advice agreed to keep them in mind in case it made sense later to accept some of them. It became a possibility that we would not select a jury until Tuesday, and if that date did not work out, we would move the trial to August. I was very disappointed about the possibility of having to return to DC in August for the trial. Fortunately, at about 3:00 pm, we were called into the courtroom and told that the jury selection process would begin. Gordon Clark was our representative, along with Mark Goldstone, going before the judge to question individual witnesses about their responses to the Voir Dire questions. One of the questions that the judge asked the potential jurors was: Do you have such strong feelings about the war in Iraq that it would be difficult for you to be fair in judging this case? The majority of the potential jurors answered yes to this question. Each side was able to strike three potential jurors, but because of the large number of jurors answering yes to the above question, the prosecutor could not strike all of them and we ended up with a jury that was very sympathetic to our cause. Two potential jurors were dismissed by the prosecutor because they said that they had such strong feelings about the war and what we did that they absolutely would not have been able to convict us. One woman was dismissed, and as she stood to leave she held her hands together and bowed to us before she walked away. One of the final jurors was a reporter from Al Jazeera. The jury was told that the government has to prove each and every element of the charge with each and every defendant. After the jury selection was complete, the court adjourned for the day. We returned bright and early Tuesday morning, feeling anxious, but ready to begin the trial. We met in the cafeteria to continue our strategizing. Every spare minute throughout the next few days, we would meet either in the cafeteria in the morning and at noon, or in a witness room at the back of the courtroom to strategize. Bathroom breaks, phone calls, and eating were all put on hold as we continued to discuss our case. Opening statements We began Tuesday morning with opening statements. The prosecutor, Sean Farrell, was not a particularly eloquent speaker. He laid out what he thought were the facts of the case according to the police report. There were some clear discrepancies in the police report. Mr. Farrell said that we cant just do what we want. He likened us to spoiled children who wanted to be arrested and ignored several warnings. David Barrows followed with his opening statement. Mr. Farrell objected many times during Davids opening and many of the objections were sustained. David eloquently stated, We came not to break the law, but to remind our Senate of its obligation to enforce the law. He later stated, When our congress, our president, and even our very courts turn their backs on the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution, then it falls to the people of the land to demand justice. The governments case The government first called Officer Langley to the stand. She made our case for us when she said under cross examination by Malachy that we were not more disruptive than other groups of seven in the building. She also portrayed us as spoiled children who dont obey. By the end of the questioning of the first witness it was time to adjourn for the day. I was not able to sleep very well since I arrived in DC and was starting to feel a bit worn down. Yet my adrenalin was really flowing as the trial continued with the governments case on Wednesday morning. Officer Connor was called to the stand. When we were at the police station under arrest in March, Officer Connor said to one of us that he didnt go any higher in rank because he didnt want to play the games he would have to play. He also said that maybe when he retired he would join us. The government played the Youtube video of our action HYPERLINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ttLP25VsSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ttLP25VsSM I think playing this video hurt the government. It was very moving to watch our action on the big screen in the courtroom. I began to cry as I watched. I also noticed that David was crying. When I looked at the jurors, one of them was clearly crying and many of them looked very moved and even pained. The video made it crystal clear what we were doing in trying to stop the war which causes the death and suffering of so many innocent people. Officer Connor claimed both on direct and cross that we were taking up a large portion of the atrium. This is not true. We were about 30 people, and the atrium is huge. He also said that we clearly got three warnings. This is also not true. I did not hear any warnings. The videotape clearly shows Captain Neeld walk into the area and shout out, Cease and desist. You are getting locked up. There will be no warnings. You will be arrested right now. She immediately walked over to Malachy and me and said, These two are going. Next Officer Mutusiak took the stand. It was similar questioning by the prosecution. Did they give us warnings? Did we take up a large space and block movement? Were we loud and disruptive? Upon cross by Malachy, Officer Mutusiak did admit that she saw people moving around us. Our case The trial had been going on for a day and a half. The jury was getting tired. We decided that it would be best if we put two witnesses on the stand and didnt drag it out too long. Ellen and I were the ones chosen to go on the stand. I didnt really want the added stress of being on the stand because I was getting nervous about the closing, but I said that I would do it if that was what was decided. I dont have good notes on what happened while I was on the stand. I testified that I did not hear any warnings. Then I was asked by Sam, Didnt I know that when the police were there, they were going to be arresting us? I answered that I am often at demonstrations against the war. There is always a police presence, but often no arrests take place. On cross, Mr. Ferrell asked me if I had permission from my Senator to be in the Hart Senate Office Building that day. I looked at him in disbelief. I said that I did not understand the question. I couldnt believe he would suggest that I needed my Senators permission to be there. I think the jury must also have been taken aback by that question. He also asked if I was demonstrating and I said yes. I think that was a mistake. I should have said I was there petitioning my government. We rested our case after Ellen and I testified and were cross-examined by Mr. Farrell. Closing statements Mr. Farrell delivered a lukewarm closing statement. The jury did not appear to be very drawn into his arguments. It was then my turn and I was very nervous, but also felt the support of so many people behind me, friends and co-activists in Madison and in DC. I had added a lot to my statement as the trial unfolded. While I was giving the statement I tried to focus on the jury and make a lot of eye contact with them. I was interrupted a lot by objections from Mr. Farrell, but I kept going to get my message out. I made several political statements that were objected to as I expected. However, I was surprised that when I talked about our First Amendment right to petition our government, there were objections that were sustained. One of the things I wanted to say, but didnt get out was, If we remain silent while our government is engaged in illegal and immoral activities, then we are complicit, we are guilty of being in violation of international law and of going against our most dearly held values. It is our responsibility to speak out. I was again stopped as I began the last paragraph. I thought to myself, what do I do now? I wanted to get my last line in. I knew the judge was getting tired of this. I also knew that this was my only chance to get this statement into the court record. I had to say this last sentence. So, I said, We need to bring the real criminals to justice. I was looking right at the jury when I said it. The reporter from Al Jazeera broke into a huge smile. I sat down shaking like crazy. The prosecution then had a chance for rebuttal. He kind of lost it during rebuttal. He sounded petty and vindictive. He talked about us being spoiled children who thought we were above the law. He said that we were there because we wanted to be arrested. It was then the end of day 3. The next day the jury would begin deliberations. We had many supporters who stopped in for different parts of the trial. It was so good to look into the courtroom and see the familiar loving faces of those who have often stood beside us and been arrested with us. Max Obbuszewski was there for part of the first day of the trial offering support and encouragement. Art Laffin walked into the courtroom and bowed to us in such a loving and supportive gesture that I could hardly keep from crying. Debby Churhman was with us for part of the trial and as the jury deliberated. As I felt I was falling apart waiting for the verdict, she helped pull me back together. Pete Perry was also there a good part of the time. He was a steadying presence as we continued to discuss our strategy. There were many others who were there and supported us during the ordeal. Deliberations We didnt arrive at the courthouse so early on Thursday morning. There were no more discussions we needed to have. There was nothing more we could do but wait. The jury began deliberations at 9:30 and so we had to be there by that time. After about an hour the clerk called us into the courtroom saying the jury had a question. They wanted more direction from the judge on interpreting the tourist standard which I had highlighted in my closing argument. The judge said that he could not give them any more information and they must go back and deliberate with the information they have. The jury broke for an hour lunch and then continued deliberations. We sat in the courtroom, roamed the halls, generally tried to keep from going crazy as we waited for the verdict. I kept telling myself that I need to put this in perspective. What happens to the seven of us is not the most important thing. The war continues. Innocent people continue to suffer and die everyday. At about 3:00 I was walking down by the end of the hallway and Gordon waved me over. He said they had a verdict. My knees turned to jelly and I started to get very teary. I had to wait about 20 minutes for Mark Goldstone to return to the courthouse. We went into the courtroom and sat in our regular spots where we had been sitting for the past four days and waited for the jury to walk in. The verdict As the jury walked in, I noticed several of them were smiling. I am thinking is that a good sign? It seemed like time lost its meaning as the jurors took their chairs and we waited to hear the verdict. Then the judge asked the foreman to stand and read the verdicts. He began, Gordon Clark not guilty. When I heard that I knew we would all be found not guilty, but I wanted to hear my name. The foreman continued, Joy First not guilty.. And on for all seven of us. I started to weep. I couldnt believe it. I looked at the jurors and saw that a couple of them also began to cry. The defendants and Mark all began to hug each other. Our supporters were right there with hugs for us. It was incredible. Mark Goldstone asked the judge if any of the jurors were interested, could they remain in the jury room because the defendants would like to talk to them. We went into the jury room and there were two jurors who remained to talk with us. One was the reporter from Al Jazeera. The other was a man who always appeared to be supportive of us. Unfortunately, the prosecutor joined us and so I believe the conversation was less candid than it might have been. I can hardly remember what was said. I was feeling like I was in a dream. A few things I remember was that the jury voted about an hour after beginning deliberations. At that time, the majority wanted to find us guilty. After they talked to the judge about the tourist standard, they began to look at that more closely and begin to move towards acquittal. They said it was more about the law than about politics, but it is difficult to believe that their feelings about the war didnt push many of them look for a legal way to acquit us. It was such an intense unbelievable experience. I came home utterly exhausted, both physically and emotionally. It was a small victory for the peace movement. But, again, it has to be put in perspective. We must continue this work. We must continue taking risks in speaking out against the war. Our government continues its illegal and immoral actions in the war and occupation of Iraq that is causing the needless death of over 600,000 Iraqis and almost 4,000 US soldiers. The suffering of the families who have lost a loved one is immeasurable. As I said in my closing statement, when we have a war criminal in the White House who is responsible for this suffering, and we are arrested for reading the names of the dead in a senate office building, there is something woefully wrong with our system. Though we have been fighting for four years to end the war, I believe what we do does make a difference. I believe that we must continue the struggle for peace and justice. We need more people to join in and I believe that is happening. We, the people, are the deciders. We, the people, can make a difference. Ill see you at the next action. Yours in peace and resistance. Joy Recieved by email, July 20"
20070720 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070720 "Wide-Angle Film: SALUD, at Amherst UU Society, 7PM" "Friday 7/20, 7pm, Amherst Wide-Angle Films presents ""Salud"" This film explores the case of Cuba, with one of the world's best health systems. For forty years, Cuba has taken it to the road, their doctors in demand by other struggling nations. The film documents their philosophy and experience of a community-oriented, preventive and universal health care model."
20070719 "V.A.'s Research on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses, Dallas, TX" "Wednesday, July 18: Meeting Held in Simmons Biomedical Research Bldg (NIB), Room 11.120 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR THURDAY) University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas [Please Note: The meeting will be held in a different location Thursday, July 19] Preliminary Agenda Wednesday, July 18 8:00 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 8:35 Welcome, introductory remarks Jim Binns, Chairman Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 8:35 10:45 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Dr. Robert Haley Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 12:30 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): study of molecular pathogenesis, protein biomarkers, and virus infection Dr. Jonathan Kerr St. Georges University of London 12:30 1:30 Lunch 1:30 3:20 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 3:20 3:35 Break 3:35 4:05 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 4:05 5:00 Discussion regarding University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Committee 5:00 5:30 Public comments Thursday, July 19: Meeting Held at the Hilton Anatole 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas Preliminary Agenda: Thursday, July 19 8:00 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 9:10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reveals evidence of structural brain changes among veterans deployed in the first Gulf War Dr. Roberta White Boston University School of Public Health 9:10 10:30 Diagnosis and treatment of chronic toxic injury Dr. William Meggs East Carolina University School of Medicine 10:30 10:45 Break 10:45 11:30 Update on recently published research relevant to the health of Gulf War veterans Dr. Beatrice Golomb University of California at San Diego School of Medicine 11:30 12:30 Lunch 12:30 12:45 Overview of chronic multisymptom illnesses conference Dr. Daniel Clauw University of Michigan School of Medicine 12:45 1:15 Update on VA Gulf War research programs Dr. Bill Goldberg VA Office of Research and Development 1:15 1:30 Committee business: Report update Dr. Lea Steele Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 1:30 2:00 Public comments 2:00 Adjourn All the commissions that were formed after the Walter Reed Scandal have not looked at medical diagnosis and treatment for those that were poisoned during Operation Desert Storm. Again we abandon the troops and the veterans. I value medical research but I also value true medical care that begins with physical hands on assessment, medical testing and diagnostic testing and using all available treatments. I ask you is this all related to costs and dollars alone or more implications to national security, medical preparedness, and secrets hidden from the American public at large. Clinical practice has been altered by political concerns! Where is the demand for Accountability, Responsibility, and Medical Clinical Care? Or in other words where is the head of this multi headed serpent? When can I and other gulf war veterans of Operation Desert Storm 90-91 expect true medical care ie full diagnostic testing and treatment? We have been waiting since 1991! Denise Nichols is a nurse who participated in Gulf War I. She has worked with dedication to get appropriate care for veterans. She can be contacted at DSNurse@AOL.com The VA RAC GWI usually meets in Washington DC. This is a chance to attend, see what they are doing, and interact at a closer, more affordable location. Their last meeting of the year will be in October in DC. (They meet quarterly, 3-4 times a year.) Right now would be an important time to attend because they are working on their next major report. This report is to be presented to the DVA and the Congress by November. Your public comments regarding their recommendations would be invaluable. Please notify any others you know that may help us Gulf War veterans, especially former military physicians who understand the special needs of environmentally poisoned veterans. Please help us make a difference!"
20070718 "V.A.'s Research on Gulf War Veterans Illnesses, Dallas, TX" "Wednesday, July 18: Meeting Held in Simmons Biomedical Research Bldg (NIB), Room 11.120 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR THURDAY) University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas [Please Note: The meeting will be held in a different location Thursday, July 19] Preliminary Agenda Wednesday, July 18 8:00 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 8:35 Welcome, introductory remarks Jim Binns, Chairman Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 8:35 10:45 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Dr. Robert Haley Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 10:45 11:00 Break 11:00 12:30 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): study of molecular pathogenesis, protein biomarkers, and virus infection Dr. Jonathan Kerr St. Georges University of London 12:30 1:30 Lunch 1:30 3:20 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 3:20 3:35 Break 3:35 4:05 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 4:05 5:00 Discussion regarding University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Committee 5:00 5:30 Public comments Thursday, July 19: Meeting Held at the Hilton Anatole 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas Preliminary Agenda: Thursday, July 19 8:00 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 9:10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reveals evidence of structural brain changes among veterans deployed in the first Gulf War Dr. Roberta White Boston University School of Public Health 9:10 10:30 Diagnosis and treatment of chronic toxic injury Dr. William Meggs East Carolina University School of Medicine 10:30 10:45 Break 10:45 11:30 Update on recently published research relevant to the health of Gulf War veterans Dr. Beatrice Golomb University of California at San Diego School of Medicine 11:30 12:30 Lunch 12:30 12:45 Overview of chronic multisymptom illnesses conference Dr. Daniel Clauw University of Michigan School of Medicine 12:45 1:15 Update on VA Gulf War research programs Dr. Bill Goldberg VA Office of Research and Development 1:15 1:30 Committee business: Report update Dr. Lea Steele Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 1:30 2:00 Public comments 2:00 Adjourn All the commissions that were formed after the Walter Reed Scandal have not looked at medical diagnosis and treatment for those that were poisoned during Operation Desert Storm. Again we abandon the troops and the veterans. I value medical research but I also value true medical care that begins with physical hands on assessment, medical testing and diagnostic testing and using all available treatments. I ask you is this all related to costs and dollars alone or more implications to national security, medical preparedness, and secrets hidden from the American public at large. Clinical practice has been altered by political concerns! Where is the demand for Accountability, Responsibility, and Medical Clinical Care? Or in other words where is the head of this multi headed serpent? When can I and other gulf war veterans of Operation Desert Storm 90-91 expect true medical care ie full diagnostic testing and treatment? We have been waiting since 1991! Denise Nichols is a nurse who participated in Gulf War I. She has worked with dedication to get appropriate care for veterans. She can be contacted at DSNurse@AOL.com The VA RAC GWI usually meets in Washington DC. This is a chance to attend, see what they are doing, and interact at a closer, more affordable location. Their last meeting of the year will be in October in DC. (They meet quarterly, 3-4 times a year.) Right now would be an important time to attend because they are working on their next major report. This report is to be presented to the DVA and the Congress by November. Your public comments regarding their recommendations would be invaluable. Please notify any others you know that may help us Gulf War veterans, especially former military physicians who understand the special needs of environmentally poisoned veterans. Please help us make a difference!"
20070718 Join Cindy Sheehan - ORANGE REVOLUTION IN N.C. - Start Impeachment - Stop the Oc "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park, New York City http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."
20070717 "INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE, at Traprock, Deerfield, MA, USA" "INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS FOR PEACE, at Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, MA, USA 17-Jul to 31-Jul TRAPROCK PEACE CENTER is moving its residence and offices this summer. Traprock is invinting internaional volunteers to help with this move through Volunteers for Peace. US neighbors can help by supporting the program with donations, and by pledging contrubutions of garden produce, from July 17-31. By July we expect to be ready to renovate, involve physically move and organize a new peace center. We will continue our public outreach to promote peace, and funding for peace work. Physical work requires lifting and carrying at least 35 lbs. (16 kg). Additional skills can include: video and computer literacy, gardening, carpentry, or talents such as singing or public speaking. Accommodations: Beds and couches will be provided in our large house on a beautiful, rural hilltop called Woolman Hill. Bring a tent if you prefer. Share meal preparations and clean-up. House provides fully functional kitchen, some access to the internet, DVD player for rainy nights, a library of multi-media peace resources. Location: Deerfield is one hour north of Hartford, CT, two hours west of Boston, MA; 3.5 hours north of New York City. We are located on a beautiful rural hilltop surrounded by meadows and woods. Leisure Activities: Creative approaches to peace making can include theater improv, public surveys, poets for peace! Nearby cultural activities include free events sponsored by five colleges within 30 km, many local dance halls, woodland hikes, riverside bicycling, free concerts every Thursday, etc. Transportation: Bradley International Airport, Hartford, Connecticut recommended. Special Requirements: Be eager to work for peace and social justice and able to lift 35 lbs (16 kg). No smoking, please. Please see http://www.vfp.org Organized by Jane Skakel, US Program Coordinator Volunteers For Peace (VFP) 1034 Tiffany RD Belmont, VT 05730-0202 Fax: 802.259.2922"
20070716 "Multimedia dance-theater: Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris, Amherst College" "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris A multimedia dance-theater production by Kinding Sindaw and Andrea Assaf presented July 15 & 16, 2007 8 pm, Amherst College Holden Theater, as part of New World Theater. Parang Sabil is the legendary ballad of the Tausug people of the southern Philippines. This story of resistance, dignity, and courage portrays the struggle against U.S. military occupation and commemorates the massacre of indigenous Muslim people in 1906. Kinding Sindaws multimedia dance-theater production, conceived and choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis, juxtaposes Tausug dance, music, martial arts, and epic storytelling with Mark Twains satirical anti-imperialist writings. DIRECTED BY ANDREA ASSAF. Experience the circularity of time and collision of cultures; encounter tradition and resistance in new ways; and understand the indigenous as contemporary in this postmodern retelling of an ancient tale. For tickets call FAC Box office at 413-545-2511 For more information about the shows visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org PARANG SABIL was also presented in NYC as a part of the First Annual National Asian American Theater Festival June 19 & 21@ 7pm, June 20@ 1:30 & 7pm Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC For more information about the festival and directions to the theater, visit their website at www.naatf.org"
20070715 "The World Peace Diet & Will Tuttle, Peace Abbey, Sherborn, MA" "The World Peace Diet and Will Tuttle Sunday, July 15th 1pm, Sherborn, MA The Peace Abbey will be honoring Dr. Will Tuttle, with The Courage of Conscience Award on July 15! The Peace Abbey community has been extremely moved by Dr. Tuttle's book ""The World Peace Diet,"" and his life dedicated to making a more compassionate world. ""It is out of a desire to promote the causes of peace and justice, nonviolence and love that The Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award is humbly given"". Dr. Tuttle will join Mother Theresa, Thich Nhat Hanh, Benjamin Spock, and others as recipients of this award. Evelyn Kimber writes the following.. Boston Vegetarian Society's annual event at the PEACE ABBEY in Sherborn is a highlight event of our year. Soak in the beauty and ""good vibes"" of this unique place, meet the animals in the small sanctuary for rescued farm animals, stroll the grounds and view the Pacifist Memorial and Gandhi statue, the magnificent Emily the Sacred Cow Animal Rights Memorial, and explore the Abbey Museum and its artifacts from around the world. we encourage you to bring your friends and family, especially non-vegetarians. We would love them to hear Dr. Tuttle's presentation. We'll have plenty of room!"" 1 P.M. VEGAN POTLUCK ""Share delicious vegan cuisine. Bring a favorite dish to share that is free of meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, and honey. Dishes should be ready to serve, and please include serving implements (labeled with your name). A card with ingredients listed helps those with food allergies. 3 P.M. SPEAKER PRESENTATION - We'll use the Unitarian church next to the Peace Abbey for the speaker program. Our special guest speaker is Will Tuttle, PhD, pianist, composer, educator, and author of the highly acclaimed new book, The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health and Social Harmony. He will present the main ideas in his provocative book, which is the first bookto make explicit the invisible connections between our meals and our broad range of problems - psychological, social, and spiritual, as well as health and environmental. Dr. Tuttle offers powerful ways we can experience healing and peace and contribute to a positive transformation of human consciousness. Will Tuttle holds a doctorate in education from U. Cal. Berkeley and has taught college courses in creativity, humanities, mythology, and philosophy. He has a broad background in both Eastern and Western meditation traditions, and is a Dharma Master in the Zen tradition. He has performed and lectured widely throughout the US and Europe and is a frequent presenter at national conferences. He has been writing a regular column for VegNews Magazine since its inception. He has been a vegan and an animal and peace advocate for 25 years. Dr. Tuttle is devoted to cultural healing and awakening and to creating uplifting, healing music. He has created 7 much-loved CD albums of original piano music."" Acclaim for The World Peace Diet: ""I find this book to be the clearest and most complete case for ethical vegetarianism that I have ever seen. I admire him for the courage and the skill to state his case in a very clear and compelling way. A landmark publication."" - Rev. Robert J. Brumet ""A profoundly insightful and important book, it is sure to be a catalyst and powerful tool in the evolution of human consciousness."" - Satya Magazine ""One of the most provocative books I've ever read. This is a deep book, aglow with insights that penetrate and expose the complacency of a culture that has strayed painfully far from compassion."" - John Robbins ""The World Peace Diet presents what is probably the most comprehensive case yet for eating a diet, and creating a society, free from cruelty and violence. Its central focus is the idea that cruelty to animals (particularly farmed animals) sets a tone in our society that plays out in interpersonal violence, war, and environmental destruction. It is a provocative thesis, one that merits the attention of all who claim to value life."" - Pathways Magazine"
20070715 "Multimedia dance-theater: Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris, Amherst College" "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris A multimedia dance-theater production by Kinding Sindaw and Andrea Assaf presented July 15 & 16, 2007 8 pm, Amherst College Holden Theater, as part of New World Theater. Parang Sabil is the legendary ballad of the Tausug people of the southern Philippines. This story of resistance, dignity, and courage portrays the struggle against U.S. military occupation and commemorates the massacre of indigenous Muslim people in 1906. Kinding Sindaws multimedia dance-theater production, conceived and choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis, juxtaposes Tausug dance, music, martial arts, and epic storytelling with Mark Twains satirical anti-imperialist writings. DIRECTED BY ANDREA ASSAF. Experience the circularity of time and collision of cultures; encounter tradition and resistance in new ways; and understand the indigenous as contemporary in this postmodern retelling of an ancient tale. For tickets call FAC Box office at 413-545-2511 For more information about the shows visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org PARANG SABIL was also presented in NYC as a part of the First Annual National Asian American Theater Festival June 19 & 21@ 7pm, June 20@ 1:30 & 7pm Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC For more information about the festival and directions to the theater, visit their website at www.naatf.org"
20070715 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070714 "Workshop: Transforming Your Triggers, Greenfield" "Workshop: Transforming Your Triggers! Saturday July 14, noon-6pm The patterns we carry within us to deal with fear are not our fault, but they are our responsibility. Learning to wrok with our deepest fears of betrayal, abandonment and rejection frees us to begin truly conscioous communication with our self and others. Learn to create a safe internal environment, working with biofeedback, visualization, color, and polarity dream work. ""When our response to fear is kindness, everthing softens."" ~~Jett Psaris and Marlena Lyons in 'Undefended Love.' Join Sandra Boston who has taught communications techniques for over 30 years. Details: Call 41- 774-5952 Cost: $85 with $25 mpm-refundable deposit to 15 Abott St. Greenfield, MA 01301 Sponsored by the Conscious Communication Institute, a project of the Gandhi Foundation http://ww.ccitraining.org"
20070714 "Project 2050: The Love in Revolution, New World Theater, Amherst" "Project 2050: The Love in Revolution Project 2050 searches for the true meaning of revolution, examining how it gets used, where it comes from, and where the youth of today want to take it. What happens when the word revolution gets pimped in everything from music videos to banking ads? Whats the difference between revolution, resistance, uprising and independence? What did Che Guevara mean when he said, Every true revolutionary is driven by love? This summer, Project 2050 investigates global justice movements through history and today, asking what kind of love are we talking about? and what kind of revolution do we want? Join the youth of Project 2050 as they discover, revise, remix and evolve REVOLUTION for a new generation! Performances take place at 8 pm at Amherst College Holden Theater Tickets available at FAC Box Office. Call 413-545-2511. For show information, visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org or call NWT at 413-545-1972"
20070713 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street is HONK for PEACE, because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. Can Cell Phones Stop Destroyers?"
20070713 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- this is NOT business as usual! CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ? The number for Congress is easy to remember: 202 224-3121. 202 2+2+4 and you can't be 31, you don't look a day over 21!"
20070713 "Project 2050: The Love in Revolution, New World Theater, Amherst" "Project 2050: The Love in Revolution Project 2050 searches for the true meaning of revolution, examining how it gets used, where it comes from, and where the youth of today want to take it. What happens when the word revolution gets pimped in everything from music videos to banking ads? Whats the difference between revolution, resistance, uprising and independence? What did Che Guevara mean when he said, Every true revolutionary is driven by love? This summer, Project 2050 investigates global justice movements through history and today, asking what kind of love are we talking about? and what kind of revolution do we want? Join the youth of Project 2050 as they discover, revise, remix and evolve REVOLUTION for a new generation! Performances take place at 8 pm at Amherst College Holden Theater Tickets available at FAC Box Office. Call 413-545-2511. For show information, visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org or call NWT at 413-545-1972"
20070713 Response: FEDS BLOCKED COURTHOUSE; I WON'T PAY. Iowa "DATE: July 13, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE IOWA OCCUPATION PROJECT a sustained campaign of nonviolence to end the war in Iraq N E W S R E L E A S E CONTACT: Frank Cordaro Des Moines Catholic Worker 515 490 2490 cell Frank.Cordaro@gmail.com David Goodner david-goodner@uiowa.edu 641-295-1554 HEADLINE: July 6 Activist Receives Minimum Fine for Guilty Plea. Refuses to Pay Peace activist David A. Goodner, 26, University of Iowa senior, UI Anti-war Committee, plead guilty in Linn County this morning to counts of criminal trespassing and interference with official acts. Goodner was assessed the minimum fine on both counts: $65 for criminal trespassing and $250 for interference with official acts. Goodner told the judge he would not pay the fines. ""I consider my refusal to pay my fines an extension of my civil disobedience,"" Goodner said afterwards. Goodner was arrested at the Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse at 2:05pm on Friday July 6, during a public antiwar demonstration outside the federal building in Cedar Rapids where a district office of Senator Charles Grassley is located.. After protesters were denied entrance to the building, Goodner attempted to access the building from a restricted side door. Goodner read the following statement to supporters after the hearing: ""On Friday, July 6, I knowingly and deliberately broke the law on both counts of criminal trespassing and interference with official acts. I do not regret what I did and would do it again if I thought it would call attention to the war crimes and crimes against humanity our government is committing in the Middle East and around the world. Although I pleaded guilty to both counts, the issue at hand to me is the unlawful and Constitutionally-prohibited actions of the U.S. Federal Marshals who, on July 6, blocked the public entrance to the Cedar Rapids Federal Courthouse for over an hour and prevented a group of 75 citizens from entering a public building that is financed with our tax dollars. ""I would have never entered the restricted area if I wasn't denied my legal rights at the public entrance first. ""The interference with official acts charge is also without merit in my opinion because the ""official act"" of blocking 75 people from entering the federal building during normal business hours was itself an unlawful, illegal act. If we hadn't been denied our legal rights, crowd control would have been unnecessary."""
20070713 "IMPEACHMENT: Bill Moyers Journal, PBS TV" "Bill Moyers' Journal on Impeachment On PBS everywhere Friday evening July 13 Topic: Impeaching Cheney and Bush Guests: Bruce Fein, former deputy attorney general under Ronald Reagan; John Nichols, author of ""The Genius of Impeachment"" Check for local broadcast times: http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/about/airdates.html"
20070712 "Veterans Cheated, Wrong Diagnoses, ABC TV tonight." "Thursday, July 12 ABC will air my story on Nightline and World News Tonight Friends, Family-- As you know, the last nine months I have been working on one story. I discovered that the military is cheating wounded Iraq vets out of a lifetime of disability and medical benefits by claiming that they were ill before joining the Army. (On) Thursday, July 12 my reporting will be featured on ABCs World News Tonight (6:30 PM) and Nightline (11:30 PM). I invite everyone to watch and tell your friends. If you have feedback, I encourage you to write to the show here (nightline@abcnews.go.com) and here (http://abc.go.com/site/contactus.html?cat=World%20News%20with%20Charles%20Gibson). I would love to hear your thoughts as well. Best, Joshua Joshua Kors (646) 456-7738 joshua@joshuakors.com www.joshuakors.com"
20070712 "Healthcare Workers & Activists, Meet in Amherst" "FROM SICKO TO SANITY: Healthcare Workers and Activists Unite for Universal Single-Payer Healthcare Panel Discussion and Organizing meeting Thursday July 12th, 7 - ?9 pm Bangs Community Center, Room 101 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA 01002 Filmmaker Michael Moore's latest work, ""Sicko,"" is opening up a debate across the country about the healthcare crisis facing working Americans. Join Western MA healthcare workers and activists in a panel discussion about the next steps in building a movement that can win single-payer healthcare for all. Please bring your own experiences and ideas for action to share. FEATURED PANELISTS Joyce Fiorentino, BSN is a transplant coordinator at Baystate Medical Center. Gary Lapon coordinates training for HIV/AIDS service providers throughout Western MA and is a member of the International Socialist Organization. Ginny Lyons, RN is a member of the Massachusetts Nurses Association and works as a Hospice Nurse. She has been active in fighting for nurse to patient ratios to ensure patient safety. Frank Olbris is a member of Mass-Care, the Massachusetts Campaign for Single Payer Health Care, and the Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition and has been an Activist for Single-Payer Health care for over 20 years. Read recent health care coverage in Socialist Worker: www.socialistworker.org Articles: Who's killing health care in America? U.S. health care's dismal showing Will Sicko spark a movement? Exposing a sick health care system Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization All are welcome! For more information, directions, or a ride please contact us at 413.351.2323 or email contact@isonoho.org"
20070711 "Five aquitted in Des Moines, Sat in Sen. Grassley's office" "Five people who were arrested on February 26 for occupying Senator Grassley's office in Des Moines were acquitted late yesterday when found not guilty by a jury in Polk County. The five were Kathleen McQuillen, Staff Person for th DM Regional based American Friends Service. Dixie Webb, Catholic Just Faith and board member of the Des Moines based Catholic Peace Ministry. Chet Quinn, Iowa Methodist Federation for Peace and Justice. Brian Terrell, Maloy IA, Catholic Worker and Director of the Catholic Peace Ministry. Elton Davis, former DM Catholic Worker and full time dad and peace activist. A full press release sent by Catholic Peace Ministry as well as a photo of the five is available at this link. http://www.schoolformoralcourage.com/desmoines5.html"
20070710 Crawford to NYC - US ORANGE REVOLUTION BEGINS "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."
20070708 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070706 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"
20070705 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, Springfield" "First Thursdays MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 7-8:30pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield. Planning 2007 Sacco/Vanzetti Night, August 23. Info: 567-3451, mailto:mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net."
20070705 "REP. JOHN OLVER, WILL BUSH BOMB IRAN, CANCEL '08 ELECTIONS?" "Congressman John Olver Believes Bush Will Cancel 2008 Elections, Still Refuses to Support Impeaching Him or Cheney By Bob Feuer At 9 am, some twenty of the successful presenters of impeachment resolutions at their W. Mass. annual town meetings met at the Jones Library in Amherst, MA. We ratified our agenda and prepared ourselves for our 10 am meeting with Cong. John Olver. At about 10 am, the congressman came into the room with his aid, and Susie Patlove welcomed the congressman, laid out our agenda, and the congressman approved. We commenced with individual introductions and brief reports on the outcomes in each of our towns. Cong. Olver asked us to spare him a review of what he already knew and believed about the crimes of the Bush administration, and of the overwhelming majority of his district in favor of impeachment. When he aggrandized himself on his voting record, I took exception to 24 April 2007. When he asked what I was referring to, I challenged him to co-sponsor H. Res. 333; and he emphatically refused. Nonetheless, we informed him of the good that would come out of an impeachment, and gave intelligent and caring answers to all of the objections he might harbor. We had present a young U.S. soldier, a veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan occupations, who directly asked the congressman what could we do to move him towards co-signing H. Res. 333. The congressman did not answer that direct question. He is deeply concerned whether we will actually have an election in Nov. '08, as he believes this administration will likely strike Iran from the air, declare a national emergency, and cancel the '08 elections. He sees ending the war as his primary goal, and he believes the brilliant Nancy Pelosi has a strategy more potent than impeachment. He thinks impeachment is a futile waste of legislative energy, will be harmful of democratic '08 victories, and further tighten the ""gridlock"" he has complained of for the past few decades. We adjourned at 11:45 am. Bottom line: It's the Beltway,"
20070704 PEACE PICNIC - Traprock's 11th annual 4th of July "It's a pot-luck feast and picnic beginning at 2pm. Strawberries, blueberries, and cream make red, white and blue. We usually have fireflies by evening. Sing like the birds, your independence from the war machine, and your interdependence for peace! Poems, songs and stories welcome. Reminisce or share your news. Your latest ecological or garden discovery? Your new solar oven recipe? Perhaps you'll bring that great book we'd love to hear about. All ages welcome. Theater games galore."
20070702 HOWARD ZINN in Great Barrington "Subject: Howard Zinn to speak in Great Barrington Monday July 2. Berkshire Community Radio Alliance (WBCR-LP, 97.7 FM) presents political activist and historian Howard Zinn in a benefit lecture and reading at Monument Mountain Regional High School Rte 7 Great Barrington, MA on Monday, July 2nd at 7:00 pm. Zinn will be discussing his two latest books, A Power Governments Cannot Suppress (2006) and a Young Peoples History of the United States (2007). There will be a question and answer period at the end of his talk, followed by a book signing. Tickets are $15 and all proceeds benefit community radio in the southern Berkshires. The event is co-sponsored by Stockbridge Booksellers. Tickets are can be purchased at Stockbridge Booksellers, 10 Elm Street, Stockbridge, MA (413-298-3329), on Saturday mornings at WBCR's table at the Great Barrington Farmers' Market, and online at www.berkshireradio.org Tickets will also be available the evening of the event at Monument Mountain Regional High School. For more information call 413-298-3329. Howard Zinn is considered something of a national treasure, speaking out on issues of social justice and government missuse of power. According to political writer and pundit, Noam Chomsky, Zinn is responsible for ""changing the consciousness of a generation."" Zinn is perhaps best known for his book A People's History of the United States (1980), which presents American history through the eyes of those he feels are outside of the political and economic establishment. It's companion, Voices of a People's History of the United States (2004), co-edited with Anthony Arnove, is an anthology of disenfranchised voices of resistance, class oppression, racial injustice, sexual inequality, and national arrogance. Raised in a working-class immigrant family in Brooklyn, Zinn was a shipyard worker before he joined the US Air Force as a bombardier pilot in World War II, an experience he now points to in shaping his opposition to war. Zinn received his Ph.D. in history from Columbia University and was a postdoctoral Fellow in East Asian Studies at Harvard University. In 1956, he became a professor at Spelman College in Atlanta, a school for black women, where he soon became involved in the Civil Rights movement, during which he participated as an adviser to the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and chronicled his experience in his book SNCC: The New Abolitionists. While at Spelman, Zinn mentored a young student named Alice Walker, the Pulitzer Prize winning author of The Color Purple. When he was fired in 1963 for insubordination related to his protest work, he moved to Boston University, where he became a leading critic of the Vietnam War. WBCR-LP is a member-driven, all volunteer, community radio station. The station offers any Berkshire County resident access to the local airwaves. Community members are invited to join the station and produce radio programming after training in the station's Great Barrington studio. More information, along with a current programming schedule, can be found on the station's website at www.berkshireradio.org"
20070702 Five Rivers Council Business Meeting "Five Rivers Council Business Meeting will be from noon to 2 PM. Will this be at Green Fields Market, upstairs? Or at Sandra Boston's house?"
20070701 "IMPEACHMENT DEMO, Boston Common Every Sunday" SEE: http://www.impeachment-sunday.org/Home_Page.php
20070701 "THOUSANDS expected to protest, KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine" "Bush to Host Putin, Americans to Protest Bush Thousands expected to protest while Russian leader is in Maine - Music begins at 11, March at 1:00. By Karen Dandurant, Portsmouth Herald KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine A protest march ... planned to coincide with President George W. Bush's meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin, is expected to draw a crowd of thousands. The protest march and citizens summit will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, July 1, at the Village Green on Ocean Avenue in Kennebunkport. The rally will be held rain or shine, and is being organized by The Kennebunks' Peace Department and the Maine Campaign to Impeach. Event coordinators are Kittery businesswoman Jamilla El-Shafei of the Peace Department and Deborah Gordon of the Maine Campaign to Impeach. Rally participants will call for the impeachment of Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney, and for the immediate withdrawal of American troops from Iraq. ""When Bush is coming in my backyard, I feel I have to hold him accountable,"" said El-Shafei. ""He and Cheney need to be impeached. This is a perfect opportunity to let national and local media know we do not stand with this president. We do not support his foreign and domestic policies. He has caused death and destruction from Iraq to (Hurricane) Katrina. His actions are unconscionable. In my opinion, he makes the Nixon administration look like the Hardy Boys. It the most scurrilous bunch of crooks in the history of the American presidency."" El Shafei said the timing is extremely important. ""We want to point out that Chechnya is their (Russia's) Iraq,"" she said. ""Because of these two presidents who think they are czars, innocent people are dying and countries are being destroyed. It's important to point out the link between those two. Both imperialistic empires have invaded and destroyed oil-rich countries, and that should not go unnoticed."" Immediately before the march begins, David Swanson, co-founder of AfterDowningStreet.org, and John Kaminski, chairman of Maine Lawyers for Democracy, will address the crowd. AfterDowningStreet.org is a nonpartisan coalition of more than 200 veterans, peace, and political-activist groups that works to pressure both Congress and the media to investigate whether President Bush has committed impeachable offenses in connection with the Iraq war. Kaminski's organization of more than 80 lawyers brought to the Maine Legislature a detailed position paper calling for the impeachment of Bush and Cheney. In this paper, the MLD cites deceptions used to justify the commencement of the Iraq war, the illegality of the war under the terms of international treaties to which the United States is a signatory, and the illegal wiretapping of U.S. citizens. Further grounds for impeachment, according to the MLD, include the administration's use of torture, detention without trials and the suspension of habeas corpus. ""Unless this administration is held accountable through impeachment, their unchecked abuses of power will set precedent for future U.S. presidents,"" said Kaminski. Music will start at 11 a.m. and include Pat Scanlon and Band of Andover, Mass.; Matt Loosigian, a folksinger from Brunswick, Maine; and the Raging Grannies of Maine and Massachusetts. GETTING AROUND PARKING: Due to the large crowd of protesters expected, organizers are asking that people park at Kennebunk High School on Fletcher Street (Route 35). People traveling on Interstate 95 should take Exit 25 and immediately get on Route 35 South. Kennebunk High is roughly one mile from I-95. SHUTTLE: Beginning at 9 a.m., shuttle buses will transport people to the march in Kennebunkport. INFORMATION: Send e-mail to jamillaelshafei@yahoo.com or call 969-7574 in New Hampshire, or greenpointdesign@hotmail.com or (207) 671-4701 in Maine."
20070701 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070630 "National Women's Law Center, art contest, ages 13-19" "To kickoff NWLCs 35th anniversary celebration, were excited to announce a national art contest for students 13-19 years old! The winner will receive an award of $500 and their work, along with other chosen works receiving honorable mention recognition, may be featured in NWLC materials and on its web site. NWLC is looking for visual artwork, such as photography, painting, Flash animation, and other web-based media, that creatively depicts the contests theme of expanding the possibilities for women and girls"". The deadline to enter the contest is June 30, 2007. Please encourage any creative 13-19 year olds you know to enter, and help us get the word out to any students, teachers, principals, school administrators, parents, community activists, and anyone else that may be interested! We hope to receive some fantastic submissions as NWLC celebrates 35 years of expanding the possibilities for women and girls, and also to be able to recognize some fabulous young artists. You can find full contest details here, or contact Jillian Holzer at (202) 588-5180 or jholzer@nwlc.org for more information. Sincerely, Nancy Duff Campbell Co-President Marcia Greenberger Co-President"
20070630 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070630 Congressional Recess? June 30 - July 9 "June 30 July 9, we can expect Congress Members to be home again on recess."
20070629 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070629 Wide-Angle Film: The Boys of Baraka great film screened by WIDE ANGLE FILMS "THE BOYS OF BARAKA (2005) Friday June 29 7 pm An engrossing account of a year spent at a Kenyan boarding school by 11- and 12-year-old boys from a crime-ridden Baltimore neighborhood. ...it's the first documentary (non-Holocaust-related) I've seen that had grown men in the audience with tears in their eyes. It contains both hope and despair, and makes you feel strongly that this shouldnt be happening in the United States of America. As soon as you have the chance, go and see it. Wide-Angle Films New downtown location! UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST SOCIETY OF AMHERST Wide-Angle Films: local residents presenting alternative media/ discussion. ""The Boys of Baraka"" won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Independent or Foreign Film, as well as Best Documentary Awards at the Chicago and Newport film festivals, a special Jury Award at South by Southwest (SXSW), and Audience Awards at the Woodstock and SILVERDOCS film festivals. Discussion follows film. THANKS, SPONSORS! Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, Peace and Social Concerns Committee of Mount Toby Friends, Traprock Peace Center, Western Mass AFSC, SAGE Free Admission! Info: 413-256-1760 http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm ALSO THIS SUMMER More Wide-Angle Films at our new downtown Amherst location - eye opening presentations. July 20 Salud August 17 9/11 Mysteries"
20070628 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070627 Stand up for Peace: The two comedian solution to middle east peace "Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street Admission: $5 Have you heard the one about the Jewish and Palestinian-American comedians? ""Standup for Peace: The Two Comedian Solution to Middle East Peace"" is the groundbreaking comedy show created by Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah, that brings Arab and Jewish-Americans together to laugh, and encourages a dialogue in support of a peaceful, political resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Standup for Peace honors June 5, 2007, the international peace day to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Middle East War, and to promote Israel-Palestine unity. Scott Blakeman has made more than thirty national television appearances, including Comedy Central's ""Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,"" and was the warmup comedian for CBS' ""Late Show with David Letterman."" Blakeman has taught the Standup Comedy Workshop at The New School for 20 years,and his past students include Jon Stewart and Caroline Rhea. NBC-TV said Blakeman is, ""The top political comedian working in New York today,"" and The New York Times called him, ""An astute, funny political observer."" Dean Obeidallah's comedy comes in large part from his unique background of being the son of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian mother. Dean has been featured on numerous national and international television programs, including CNN's ""American Morning,"" PBS's ""Newshour with Jim Lehrer""; NBCs Saturday Night Live; CNN International's ""Inside The Middle East"" and ABC's "" 20/20."" He has appeared frequently on the national radio network, Air America, and also appeared on Comedy Central's Axis of Evil comedy special and DVD. Dean is proud to be the co-founder and co-executive producer of The NY Arab-American Comedy Festival."
20070627 Stand up for Peace: The two comedian solution to middle east peace "Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street Admission: $5 Have you heard the one about the Jewish and Palestinian-American comedians? ""Standup for Peace: The Two Comedian Solution to Middle East Peace"" is the groundbreaking comedy show created by Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah, that brings Arab and Jewish-Americans together to laugh, and encourages a dialogue in support of a peaceful, political resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Standup for Peace honors June 5, 2007, the international peace day to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Middle East War, and to promote Israel-Palestine unity. Scott Blakeman has made more than thirty national television appearances, including Comedy Central's ""Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,"" and was the warmup comedian for CBS' ""Late Show with David Letterman."" Blakeman has taught the Standup Comedy Workshop at The New School for 20 years,and his past students include Jon Stewart and Caroline Rhea. NBC-TV said Blakeman is, ""The top political comedian working in New York today,"" and The New York Times called him, ""An astute, funny political observer."" Dean Obeidallah's comedy comes in large part from his unique background of being the son of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian mother. Dean has been featured on numerous national and international television programs, including CNN's ""American Morning,"" PBS's ""Newshour with Jim Lehrer""; NBCs Saturday Night Live; CNN International's ""Inside The Middle East"" and ABC's "" 20/20."" He has appeared frequently on the national radio network, Air America, and also appeared on Comedy Central's Axis of Evil comedy special and DVD. Dean is proud to be the co-founder and co-executive producer of The NY Arab-American Comedy Festival."
20070627 "US Social Forum, 6/27-7/1, ATLANTA, GA" "United States Social Forum, Wed Jun 27-Sun Jul 1 ATLANTA, GA The (First Ever!) US Social Forum. ?More than a conference, more than a networking bonanza, more than a reaction to war and repression, the USSF sends a message around the world that there is an active movement in the US opposing US policies at home and abroad. This is our opportunity to demonstrate to the world: Another World is Possible!? Info: http://www.ussf2007.org/"
20070627 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070627 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20070627 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20070627 "US Social Forum, 6/27-7/1, ATLANTA, GA" "Come to the US Social Forum, June 27- July 1 in Atlanta, GA., to connect with others, share your story, gain leadership skills, get inspired, link with a global movement that is changing the world. SEE >>>> http://www.ussf2007.org"
20070626 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070626 "RESTORE HAEAS CORPUS Rally at Upper Senate Park, DC" "June 26, on Capitol Hill to Restore Law and Justice: Thousands of Americans will attend a rally at Upper Senate Park and then call on Congress to restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, end torture and rendition and restore our constitutional rights. The Day of Action is being sponsored by the ACLU and AIUSA and a coalition of organizations including the Hip Hop Caucus."
20070626 "Demo to END TORTURE, Coolidge Bridge, & Springfield, MA" "JOIN US FOR A DAY OF ACTION TO RESTORE LAW & JUSTICE! TUESDAY, JUNE 26. A nationwide coalition of ACLU, Amnesty International, Bill of Rights Defense Committee, Center for Constitutional Rights, Leadership Committee for Civil Rights and many others are planning action in Washington, DC to lobby Congress to end torture and restore habeas corpus. The Pioneer Valley Coalition Against Secrecy and Torture Invites you to join us in grassroots support actions here in the Valley! Stop Torture. Restore Habeas Corpus and Due Process. Shut Down Guantanamo. Protect Fundamental Freedoms. 'Burma Shave' Picket on the Calvin Coolidge Bridge: Morning: 7:30-9:00 am Evening: 4:30 to 6 pm (Meet on the Northampton -- west -- end) Afternoon: Visit offices of Congressman Neal and Senator Kerry pm with informational picket outside 2:00 pm at the Federal Building in Springfield. RSVP that you plan to participate (tell us which action) or for more information, call 413-584-1849 or email martygjf@comcast.net. In November 2006 Congress passed the Military Commissions Act which narrowed the definition of torture, eliminated the fundamental right of appeal to the courts of one's imprisonment, protected official torturers from prosecution and created Military Commissions that allow secret evidence and evidence procured by torture. Legislative efforts are now in both houses of Congress to correct the most heinous aspects of the act. Your presence on June 26 will support their passage and help to restore the rule of law!"
20070625 Standup for Peace: The Two Comedian Solution to Middle East Peace "Wednesday, June 27, 7:30 p.m. The New School, Tishman Auditorium, 66 West 12th Street Admission: $5 Have you heard the one about the Jewish and Palestinian-American comedians? ""Standup for Peace: The Two Comedian Solution to Middle East Peace"" is the groundbreaking comedy show created by Scott Blakeman and Dean Obeidallah, that brings Arab and Jewish-Americans together to laugh, and encourages a dialogue in support of a peaceful, political resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Standup for Peace honors June 5, 2007, the international peace day to mark the 40th anniversary of the 1967 Middle East War, and to promote Israel-Palestine unity. Scott Blakeman has made more than thirty national television appearances, including Comedy Central's ""Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn,"" and was the warmup comedian for CBS' ""Late Show with David Letterman."" Blakeman has taught the Standup Comedy Workshop at The New School for 20 years,and his past students include Jon Stewart and Caroline Rhea. NBC-TV said Blakeman is, ""The top political comedian working in New York today,"" and The New York Times called him, ""An astute, funny political observer."" Dean Obeidallah's comedy comes in large part from his unique background of being the son of a Palestinian father and a Sicilian mother. Dean has been featured on numerous national and international television programs, including CNN's ""American Morning,"" PBS's ""Newshour with Jim Lehrer""; NBCs Saturday Night Live; CNN International's ""Inside The Middle East"" and ABC's "" 20/20."" He has appeared frequently on the national radio network, Air America, and also appeared on Comedy Central's Axis of Evil comedy special and DVD. Dean is proud to be the co-founder and co-executive producer of The NY Arab-American Comedy Festival."
20070625 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070625 "7pm The Politics of WATER, Do-It-Yourself Sustainability, Amherst" "Dam Nation: Dispatches from the Water Underground This new book explores the politics of water and Do It Yourself technologies for sustainability. Monday, June 25, 7pm at Food for Thought Books 106 North Pleasant Street Amherst, MA 01002 Join Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and July Oskar Cole as they discuss their new and vital book, Dam Nation. Dam Nation combines environmental victories in the sustainable use movement with hands-on, participatory options for country and city dwellers. Not just a ""how-to"" but a ""why-to,"" the book begins with the story of dams in the American West, and culminates in the vision of a new water culture. Cleo Woelfle-Erskine and Laura Allen, both restoration activists and educators, demand a new approach for American watersheds and taxpayers: the restoration of the water commons. Contributors to Dam Nation interviewed water organizers and innovators on five continents. Wide-ranging articles link diverse grassroots struggles with analysis of urban infrastructure, and river restoration with experiments in alternative water systems. The ""water underground"" surfaces to share strategies for redirecting household and urban waste streams, for recharging our aquifers and spirit of resistance alike, and for rebuilding our communities' physical and political strength. ""The politics of water - as this brilliant anthology makes clear - are the politics of human survival. Read this, and believe me, you'll never flush with the same equanimity again."" -Mike Davis, author of City of Quartz and Dead Cities Co-sponsored by the Enviro Show (on Valley Free Radio, WXOJ-LP), the Montview Neighborhood Farm, & Pedal People"
20070624 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070624 "IMPEACHMENT DEMO, Boston Common Every Sunday" See http://www.impeachment-sunday.org/Home_Page.php
20070624 "Performance Art Benefit, Florence" "Performance Art Benefit June 24 in Florence Join the do-gooders for an evening of good company, good food, and performance art to benefit Traprock Peace Center as it transitions into a new and as-yet-undetermined home this summer. Traprock is hoping to raise enough funds to purchase a property after renting for more than 27 years on the grounds of Woolman Hill Conference Center. The event will take place at Evolution, a vegan cafe located in Florence Center, at 22 Chestnut St., on Sunday, June 24, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be available for purchase. The performances will begin at 6:30 p.m. Donations will be accepted. Invited performers include the entire class of ""Zany Performance Art"", taught by the Zany Angels. Everyone is invited to show performances up to 10 minutes long, and fitting into a 10' x 10' stage. For more information, please contact Joann Lutz at 413-586-6384 or joannlutz@yahoo.com"
20070624 "Benefit for Traprock Peace Center - Florence, MA" "Come to a Benefit for the Traprock Peace Center WHEN: Sunday June 24th 5:30 - 6:30 Dinner and Socializing 6:30 + Performance by students from the ""Zany Performance Art"" class taught by the Zany Angels - Rhythea Kaufmann and Rose Oceana + Open-Mic performance - sign up at the door and/or call Joann Lutz (586-6834) + closing circle dance with Prakash - Do-Gooder organizer/dancer WHERE: Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence ( 1 block from Route 9 - Main St - in Florence - behind Citgo gas station - across from Coopers Corner. WHO will we be supporting: Donations will benefit Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, as it searches for a new home. (www.grassrootspeace.org ) Dinner will be available from the Evolution menu from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Performances begin at 6:30. The entire class of ""Zany Performance Art"", taught by the Zany Angels, have been invited to perform and all performers are welcome. Performances should be 10 minutes or less and fit in a 10' x 10' stage. Organized by the Do gooders and Joann Lutz. For more information, or to register to perform, please call Joann Lutz, 586-6384."
20070623 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070623 "Film, ""Howard Zinn: You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train"" Shelburne Falls" "The documentary Howard Zinn: You Can't be Neutral on a Moving Train will have its Franklin County debut 7 PM Saturday evening, June 23rd at Memorial Hall in Shelburne Falls. This acclaimed film looks at the amazing life of Howard Zinn, renowned historian, activist, author and inspiration to new generations in these turbulent times. Following his early days as a shipyard labor organizer and bombardier in World War II, Zinn became an academic rebel and leader of civil disobedience during an era of institutionalized racism and war. His influential writings shine light on and bring voice to factory workers, immigrant laborers, African Americans and the working poor. Howard Zinn established himself as a significant historian and political scientist with the publication 27 years ago of his classic, A People's History of the United States. Featuring rare archival materials and interviews with Zinn and colleagues such as Noam Chomsky, this film captures the essence of this extraordinary man who has been a catalyst for progressive change for more than 60 years. The film is narrated by Matt Damon and features music by Pearl Jam, Woody Guthrie and Billy Bragg. Director Deb Ellis will be present to discuss the making of the film. The evening, labeled A Tribute to Howard Zinn, is being produced as a benefit for the Reel World Collective, a local group that has shown over seventy documentary films in Shelburne Falls to local audiences in recent years and for the Zinn Theater Works Project. Suggested donatiomn $8.00 - student and child discount. All are welcome. For information call 625-9959."
20070623 Reel World film "Please add : The films director Deb Ellis will be there. For further info for Howard Zinn film June 23rd call 625-9959 It will be at Memorial Hall, Bridge Street in Sheburne Falls"
20070623 Howard Zinn film "A tribute to Howard Zinn - Film: Howard Zinn: You Can't Be Neutral on a Moving Train. is an inspirational retrospective on Zinn's amazing life - with vintage footage of Noam Chonsky, Woody Guthrie, Billy Bragg. The films director Deb Ellis will be there. For further info for Howard Zinn film June 23rd call 625-9959 It will be at Memorial Hall, Bridge Street in Sheburne Falls"
20070622 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070622 THE BLACK ARMBAND IS BACK "The Anti-War Black Arm Band is Back De-javu.... remember the Vietnam war moratorium black arm bands? Or maybe you are too young..... The black arm-band is back and we're (people against war) wearing them every Friday. No more complicated than that. A small piece of black fabric will work. This is one small thing we can do to make a silent protest against the wars, and it's a way to remember those who have died or suffered from the violence. Wouldn't it really be something if every Friday people all over the world started wearing a black arm-band? Peace To All, Galen and Shannon"
20070622 Soldier in Iraq Asks for Help "Iraq Veterans Against the War <kelly@ivaw.org> wrote: On June 19, 26 year old SPC Eli Israel put himself at great personal risk by making the courageous decision to refuse further participation in the U.S. occupation of Iraq. Eli told his commanding officer and sergeants that he will no longer be a combatant in this illegal, unjustified war. Eli believes that the U.S. government used the attacks of September 11, 2001 as a pretense to invade Iraq and that ""we are now violating the people of this country (Iraq) in ways that we would never accept on our own soil."" Eli is stationed at Camp Victory in Baghdad with JVB Bravo Company, 1-149 Infantry of the Kentucky Army National Guard. This soldier's decision to refuse orders puts him at great risk, especially because he is in Iraq, isolated from legal assistance and other support. The following is a message that Eli sent yesterday to a friend back home: ""I have told them that I will no longer play a 'combat role' in this conflict or 'protect corporate representatives,' and they have taken this as 'violating a direct order.' I may be in jail or worse in the next 24 hours. Please rally whoever you can, call whoever you can, bring as much attention to this as you can. I have no doubt that the military will bury me and hide the whole situation if they can. I'm in big trouble. I'm in the middle of Iraq, surrounded by people who are not on my side. Please help me. Please contact whoever you can, and tell them who I am, so I don't 'disappear.'"" Eli is taking an incredible risk by refusing orders in Iraq and will most likely be court martialed. Please help him by contacting his Senator and requesting that he take any steps necessary to support and protect this soldier and ensure that the Army respects his rights and does not illegally retaliate against him. Senator Mitch McConnell: http://mcconnell.senate.gov/contact.cfm Washington Office 361-A Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: (202) 224-2541 Fax: (202) 224-2499"
20070621 The People's Pint -- 10% PER CENT FOR PEACE "Print your coupon -- see the link on the home page: http://www.grassrootspeace.org --------------------------------------------------------------------- The People's Pint announces it will dedicate ""10% for Peace"" of meals purchased during the first ten days of summer, June 21-30, when patrons bring with them a coupon from the Traprock Peace Center web site, www.grassrootspeace.org. Coupons for the benefit will also be posted at the Greenfield, Shelburne Falls, South Deerfield, Sunderland, and Turners Falls libraries, and some grocery stores. The People's Pint is a downtown brewery and restaurant in Greenfield, serving dinner and desserts daily beginning at 4pm. The Pint uses local foods whenever possible and has brewed over 70 styles of beer since opening in 1997 at 24 Federal Street. 'The Adopted Sisters"" kick off the ten-day project at the Pint with a medley of songs this Thursday at 8pm. Annie Hassett, Lynne Meryl, Karen Copeland and Julia Burrough recently sang together at the Relay for Life and were warmly received for both their music and for reaching out to walkers coming together for very personal reasons. Several Community Groups are taking initiatives in support of Traprock Peace Center, establishing a new location for their operations later this summer. Traprock has rented their building on Woolman Hill in Deerfield since opening in 1979, for offices, and housing for staff, interns and guest speakers. The June offering of the ""DoGooders"" of Northampton is an evening of performance art to benefit Traprock. Performance artists are invited to present an original piece. It will take place at Evolution Cafe, 22 Chestnut St., Florence on Sunday, June 24. Doors open at 5:30 for dinner; performances begin at 6:30. Contact Joann Lutz, 413-586-6384, for more information. On the first Sunday in June, neighbors attending the Franklin County Interfaith Peace Service at the First United Methodist Church contributed to an offering collected for Traprock amounting to $377. Woolman Hill Conference Center will excuse the last two months rent for Traprock's current facility. In February DanceSpree, a regular Friday night, barefoot boogie in Northampton dedicated proceeds from their Valentines Day dance, and added some extra, amounting to a contribution of $500. These offers help Traprock to continue operations while looking for a permanent home. Traprock's mission is to promote nonviolent resolution of conflict, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and to work for economic justice and disarmament. ""I don't know if we can do enough to prevent the next war,"" says Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director since 1995. ""We're doing a great job at sharing resources. If people reach out to one another, and make a big enough circle, it can matter!"" Every day Traprock's website gets an average of more than 5,000 visitors who use and share free text, audio and video resources on a wide variety of peace and anti-war topics. Last month one Traprock YouTube video was seen by over 100,000 viewers in less than a week. ""All kinds of people need peace,"" says Alden Booth, owner of the People's Pint. ""Most of what we care about requires a context of peace -- our grandkids, our schools and libraries, our healthcare, our homes, farms and businesses, and our environment are at risk during war. I think Jeanette Rankin, the first woman elected to Congress, was right when she said, 'You can no more win a war, than you can win an earthquake.'"" ###"
20070621 "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris, Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC" "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris A multimedia dance-theater production by Kinding Sindaw and Andrea Assaf Parang Sabil is the legendary ballad of the Tausug people of the southern Philippines. This story of resistance, dignity, and courage portrays the struggle against U.S. military occupation and commemorates the massacre of indigenous Muslim people in 1906. Kinding Sindaws multimedia dance-theater production, conceived and choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis, juxtaposes Tausug dance, music, martial arts, and epic storytelling with Mark Twains satirical anti-imperialist writings. DIRECTED BY ANDREA ASSAF. Experience the circularity of time and collision of cultures; encounter tradition and resistance in new ways; and understand the indigenous as contemporary in this postmodern retelling of an ancient tale. For tickets call FAC Box office at 413-545-2511 For more information about the shows visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org PARANG SABIL will also be presented in NYC as a part of the First Annual National Asian American Theater Festival June 19 & 21@ 7pm, June 20@ 1:30 & 7pm Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC It will also be presented July 15 & 16, 2007 8 pm, Amherst College Holden Theater, as part of New World Theater. For more information about the festival and directions to the theater, visit their website at www.naatf.org"
20070621 "WORLD PEACE & PRAYER DAY, Montague, MA: Dawn to Dusk" "Friends, Brothers and Sisters, Lightworkers and Peacemakers, COME CELEBRATE SUMMER SOLSTICE At WORLD PEACE & PRAYER DAY June 21, 2007 Dawn to Dusk* From which there is no beginning and no ending in the sacred hoop of life, I am sending you this message of Peace from my heart: may our prayers for peace be heard. May peace be with you all. -Chief Arvol Looking Horse Dawn: Ceremony and lighting of the sacred fire Morning: Healing Ritual Bathing & Talking Circle Noon: Unity Ceremony for Peace Afternoon: Talking Circle Sunset: Closing Ceremony (7pm) Film Showing: TRUDELL @ 8:30pm ** (Documentary of the life, poetry and vision of AIM founder, John Trudell.) Poetry Reading: Susan Deer Cloud @ 8:30pm** (prior to film showing) Location: The Medicine Wheel at Montague (below the Bookmill, google Montague Bookmill for directions *Please feel free to come any time throughout the day to walk the Medicine Wheel, make a tobacco offering (provided) and prayer for peace. For more information contact Elliot @ (917) 549-8329"
20070621 "Tulsa: Eight have Day in Court for ""IMPEACH"" action" "Demonstrator's day in court: Cases tossed against 8 who protested visit by Cheney, April 27, 2007 MIKE SIMONS photographer / Tulsa World: Judy Ramsey (left) reads a statement as Angela Spotts and Carl Huti Hoyt listen outside Municipal Court on Thursday. The three were among 10 people who were charged with illegally refusing a police order during an April 27 protest against Vice President Dick Cheney in Tulsa. The charges were dismissed Thursday after the police officers failed to appear in court. See photo; text by RANDY KREHBIEL, World Staff Writer (For text see http://www.tulsaworld.com/news/article.aspx?articleID=070622_1_A9_spanc83115"
20070620 "IMPEACH: Reading the Constitution, at the National Archives, DC" "Reaffirmation of the Constitution Come join us at the National Archives as we look upon the US Constitution and then march to the Capitol and tell Congress, ""Impeachment is on the table with the American People."" What: Reading of the original US Constitution When: June 20th 2:00 pm with a March to follow Where: The National Archives, 7th and Constitution Who: David Swanson of AfterDowningStreet, Tina Richards of Grassroots America, Rev. Yearwood of the Hip Hop Caucus, Linda Schade of Voters for Peace, Kevin Zeese of Democracy Rising, Pete Perry of the Washington Peace Institute and many more. Why: It is time we take back our constitution and demand justice from Congress. Nothing less then Impeachment is acceptable. __._,_.___"
20070620 "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris, Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC" "Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris A multimedia dance-theater production by Kinding Sindaw and Andrea Assaf Parang Sabil is the legendary ballad of the Tausug people of the southern Philippines. This story of resistance, dignity, and courage portrays the struggle against U.S. military occupation and commemorates the massacre of indigenous Muslim people in 1906. Kinding Sindaws multimedia dance-theater production, conceived and choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis, juxtaposes Tausug dance, music, martial arts, and epic storytelling with Mark Twains satirical anti-imperialist writings. DIRECTED BY ANDREA ASSAF. Experience the circularity of time and collision of cultures; encounter tradition and resistance in new ways; and understand the indigenous as contemporary in this postmodern retelling of an ancient tale. For tickets call FAC Box office at 413-545-2511 For more information about the shows visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org PARANG SABIL will also be presented in NYC as a part of the First Annual National Asian American Theater Festival June 19 & 21@ 7pm, June 20@ 1:30 & 7pm Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC It will also be presented July 15 & 16, 2007 8 pm, Amherst College Holden Theater, as part of New World Theater. For more information about the festival and directions to the theater, visit their website at www.naatf.org"
20070620 "Camilo Meja, Conscientious Objector, S. Hadley" "Date/Time: Wednesday, June 20, 7 pm Event: Camilo Meja will read from and sign his new memoir, Road from Ar Ramadi: The Private Rebellion of Staff Sergeant Meja. Staff Sergeant Camilo Meja became the new face of the antiwar movement in early 2004 when he applied for a military discharge as a conscientious objector. After serving in the Army for nearly nine years, he was the first known Iraq veteran to refuse to fight, citing moral concerns about the war and occupation. Despite widespread public support and an all-star legal team, Meja was convicted of desertion by a military court and sentenced to a year in prison, prompting Amnesty International to declare him a prisoner of conscience. Now released after serving almost nine months, the soldier-turned-pacifist tells his own story, from his upbringing in Central America and his experience as a working-class immigrant in the United States to his service in Iraq - where he was deployed in the Sunni triangle and witnessed prisoner abuse - and his time in prison. ""Sergeant Meja served his country bravely and well in Iraq; but he is serving his country better, and just as bravely, in his publicly announced refusal to participate further in what he correctly identifies as an illegal war using illegal means."" - Daniel Ellsberg. Elli Meeropol Publicist and Book Group Coordinator Odyssey BookShop Village Commons 9 College St. South Hadley, MA 01075 413.534.7307 odysseynews@aol.com"
20070619 "MULTI-MEDIA THEATER & DANCE: Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris, NYC" "MULTI-MEDIA THEATER & DANCE: Parang Sabil: Ballad of the Kris A multimedia dance-theater production by Kinding Sindaw and Andrea Assaf Parang Sabil is the legendary ballad of the Tausug people of the southern Philippines. This story of resistance, dignity, and courage portrays the struggle against U.S. military occupation and commemorates the massacre of indigenous Muslim people in 1906. Kinding Sindaws multimedia dance-theater production, conceived and choreographed by Potri Ranka Manis, juxtaposes Tausug dance, music, martial arts, and epic storytelling with Mark Twains satirical anti-imperialist writings. DIRECTED BY ANDREA ASSAF. Experience the circularity of time and collision of cultures; encounter tradition and resistance in new ways; and understand the indigenous as contemporary in this postmodern retelling of an ancient tale. For tickets call FAC Box office at 413-545-2511 For more information about the shows visit our website at www.newworldtheater.org PARANG SABIL will also be presented in NYC as a part of the First Annual National Asian American Theater Festival June 19 & 21@ 7pm, June 20@ 1:30 & 7pm Theatre Row, The Beckett, NYC It will also be presented July 15 & 16, 2007 8 pm, Amherst College Holden Theater, as part of New World Theater. For more information about the festival and directions to the theater, visit their website at www.naatf.org"
20070619 Brattleboro Court date for SHUT IT DOWN Affinity Group "--June 19th- Windham County Court, Brattleboro court date for 7 women in the SHUT IT DOWN affinity group for the April 25 chaining action at Vermont Yankee. We would love as many people as possible to join us. We will meet in the court parking lot at 7:30 AM and be in the courtroom by 8:00 AM. The women are: Julia Bonafine, Frances Crowe, Marcia Gagliardi, Dorthee, Ellen Graves, Hattie Nestel, Paki Wieland. For further questions contact Hattie:"
20070619 Federal appeals court urged to allow Agent Orange lawsuit "Federal appeals court urged to allow Agent Orange lawsuit by Michael Sung at 10:58 AM ET [JURIST] Lawyers representing approximately three million Vietnamese plaintiffs appealed the dismissal [PDF text; JURIST report] of their civil lawsuit to the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit [official website] Monday. The plaintiffs argued that more than 30 American chemical companies should be held liable for billions of dollars in compensatory damages and environmental cleanup costs for producing and supplying defoliants like Agent Orange [VA backgrounder], which were sprayed in Vietnam during the war to destroy forest cover and render crops unusable. The plaintiffs argued that the companies were aware that defoliants, which often contained dioxin [NIH backgrounder; WHO backgrounder] - a known teratogen and suspected carcinogen, was harmful but continued to supply the approximately 18 million gallons used by the US military in Vietnam. The chemical companies argued that the defoliants were not intended to injure people ... READ MORE AT : http://jurist.law.pitt.edu/paperchase/2007/06/federal-appeals-court-urged-to-allow.php (18 million gallons of Agent Orange were supplied, at a profit.)"
20070619 SHUT IT DOWN -- STOP THE TORTURE Juneteenth "SHUT IT DOWN -- STOP THE TORTURE Capitol Hill Press Briefing Hosted by: the ACLU and the Hip Hop Caucus Date: Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 Time: 11:30am 12:30pm Location: 2237 Rayburn H.O.B. Concert Hosted by: the ACLU, Amnesty International, and the Hip Hop Caucus Date: Tuesday, June 19th, 2007 Time: 7:30pm Doors Location: The 9:30 Club, 815 V St., NW, Washington, DC Washington, DC The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Amnesty International (AIUSA) and the Hip Hop Caucus are presenting a briefing and a concert on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 to raise awareness about torture and human rights. These advocacy groups and a group of outspoken Hip Hop artists will make it known that America is not, and should not be, a country that sanctions torture and holds people indefinitely. The briefing and concert are being held on June 19th, or Juneteenth, the anniversary of the true emancipation of slaves in Galveston, TX, to highlight the current injustice of holding people indefinitely without charge or trial in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. By connecting the present with the past, the event organizers seek to cultivate a new set of activists on the issues of torture and habeas corpus. During the concert, performers and speakers will call for the audience to join a Day of Action the following week, June 26, on Capitol Hill to Restore Law and Justice. Thousands of Americans will attend a rally at Upper Senate Park and then call on Congress to restore habeas corpus, fix the Military Commissions Act, end torture and rendition and restore our constitutional rights. The Day of Action is being sponsored by the ACLU and AIUSA and a coalition of organizations including the Hip Hop Caucus. For press credentials for the concert, please contact: Liz Havstad, 510 207 6749 (cell) For more information, www.hiphopforhabeas.org and http://www.juneaction.org Tickets available for the concert at www.tickets.com or club box office. ###"
20070617 "Focus on WMUA, featured Traprock & Veterans for Peace." "Peter Tusinski of Leydon, MA, follows in the footsteps of Ken Mosakowski to continue the noon radio program ""FOCUS"" every Sunday at WMUA for over 30 years. A rotation of hosts was envisioned by Ken, when he understood his days were numbered. Bravo, Ken. What fortitude and perseverance! Bravo, Peter, Leo, and all who help."
20070617 Socialism 2007 - Chicago "***Please Forward Widely*** Socialism for the 21st Century! Socialism 2007 June 14-17,Chicago www.socialismconference.org Socialism 2007 is a three-day event that will bring together socialists and other activists who are involved in struggles across the country-from opposing the war to organizing against the death penalty-and share a vision of rebuilding the left. Last summer, some 1,500 people turned out in New York City. This year's conference in Chicago will feature activists and socialists from Central and Latin America, renowned activist writers and journalists, soldiers and veterans who are resisting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, prisoners and their families who are fighting for justice in the prison system, immigrant rights activists who are organizing against deportations and many more. Included in the more than 100 events at Socialism 2007 are films, music and meetings on the hidden history of international working-class struggle-from the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Come join us in Chicago on June 14-17, 2007, for Socialism 2007. Featured Speakers: John Pilger, Journalist, activist and filmmaker; Dahr Jamail Independent journalist covering the Iraq war; Amy Goodman Host, Democracy Now!; Jeremy Scahill journalist and Author, Blackwater; Laura Flanders Radio host, Air America Anthony Arnove Author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal; Kelly Dougherty, Camilo Meja and Garret Reppenhagen Iraq Veterans Against the War; Members of the Free Gary Tyler! Committee; Paul D'Amato Author, The Meaning of Marxism; Jeffrey St. Clair Author, Grand Theft Pentagon; Michael Schwartz Contributor on the Iraq war to TomDispatch.com; Howie Hawkins Green Party, New York; Justin Akers Chacn Co-author, No One Is Illegal!; Luciana Genro Party of Socialism and Liberty, Brazil; Dahlia S. Wasfi, M.D. Iraqi-American antiwar activist; Barbara Becnel Activist and co-author of anti-gang literature with Stan Tookie Williams; Anthony Prior Former NFL player and author of The Slave Side of Sunday; Phil Gasper Editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to History's Most Important Political Document; Josh Frank Author, Left Out: How the Liberals Helped Re-Elect George W. Bush; Yusuf Salaam Exonerated in the Central Park (NY) jogger case; Samuel Farber Author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered; Charles Jenks Traprock Peace Center; Marlene Martin National director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty; Kevin Murphy Author, Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory; Ahmed Shawki Editor, International Socialist Review; Charles Andr Udry Economist and editorial board member of L'Encontre, Switzerland; Sharon Smith Columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire; Ron Jacobs Author, The Way the Wind Blew; Dave Zirin Nation.com sports columnist and author, What's My Name Fool? and Welcome to the Terrordome. What you'll find at Socialism 2007: MORE THAN 100 meetings, a bookfair, films, entertainment ... and parties. Check out www.socialismconference.org to register and for more information about schedule, housing, and childcare. Sponsored by: The Center for Economic Research and Social Change Publisher of The International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books. Co-sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization Publisher of Socialist Worker."
20070616 "FIVE RIVERS Council -- 2-5PM, Greenfield" "The monthly gathering of the Five Rivers Council will take place on Saturday, June 16th, 2007 from 2:00 5:00pm at Lupinwood, 172 Highland Ave., Greenfield. Maya Apfelbaum will send directions. We will incorporate the format agreed upon at our last meeting in May which will include next steps and current developments along with other facets which should be both enjoyable and engaging."
20070616 "Forum on Iraq with Sen. Kerry, Nattick, MA" "Saturday, June 16th Senator Kerry hosting open forum on Iraq We have heard from Senator Kerry's office that he will host a long-awaited open forum, specifically on Iraq, on Saturday, June 16th at 4:00 PM at Kennedy Middle School, 165 Mill Street, Natick, MA. This is one of Kerry's first open meetings with Massachusetts residents since his '04 campaign and presents us a timely opportunity to engage with him directly to push him to take more leadership toward passing policies that would immediately end the war in Iraq and address related issues of concern to the peace community, such as plans for withdrawal, the Iraqi oil law and benchmark, the elimination of U.S. bases in Iraq, engaging in regional diplomacy (including with Iran!), funding for humanitarian reconstruction, de-funding the war, and more."
20070616 "Nat'l Grassroots Leadership Training Institute, Brit Tzedeks -- DC Jun 16-17" "June 16-19, 2007 Washington, D.C. National Grassroots Leadership Training Institute & National Advocacy Days 2007 National Grassroots Leadership Training Institute(June 16-17, 2007 - Washington, DC) Brit Tzedeks 2nd Grassroots Leadership Training Institute, Building our Political Movement for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, will take place the evening of Saturday, June 16 and all day Sunday, June 17, in downtown, Washington, DC. The Institute will bring hundreds of activists together from across the U.S. for an evening plenary and day of intensive workshops, trainings and networking opportunities on topics such as: Building a successful chapter in your city; Creating a Brit Tzedek presence in your local media, and bringing a pro-Israel, pro-peace message to your synagogues and organized Jewish community. Join us as we celebrate our growing movement, and strategize for continued success and growth. National Advocacy Days 2007 (June 18-19, 2007 - Washington, DC) Brit Tzedeks 3rd Annual National Advocacy Days begins on Monday, June 18, with a day of political briefings and trainings on the Hill from policy experts and government officials, followed by an evening reception with Members of Congress. On Tuesday, June 19, you ll have the opportunity to meet with your own Senators and Representatives and urge them to support our pro-Israel, pro-peace message! Registration will be available for each event separately or for both events at a discounted price. More details coming soon! For more information, contact Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, The Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace?11 E. Adams Street, Suite 707? Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: (312) 341-1205 Fax: (312) 341-1206 info@btvshalom.org www.btvshalom.org"
20070616 Socialism 2007 - Chicago "***Please Forward Widely*** Socialism for the 21st Century! Socialism 2007 June 14-17,Chicago www.socialismconference.org Socialism 2007 is a three-day event that will bring together socialists and other activists who are involved in struggles across the country-from opposing the war to organizing against the death penalty-and share a vision of rebuilding the left. Last summer, some 1,500 people turned out in New York City. This year's conference in Chicago will feature activists and socialists from Central and Latin America, renowned activist writers and journalists, soldiers and veterans who are resisting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, prisoners and their families who are fighting for justice in the prison system, immigrant rights activists who are organizing against deportations and many more. Included in the more than 100 events at Socialism 2007 are films, music and meetings on the hidden history of international working-class struggle-from the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Come join us in Chicago on June 14-17, 2007, for Socialism 2007. Featured Speakers: John Pilger, Journalist, activist and filmmaker; Dahr Jamail Independent journalist covering the Iraq war; Amy Goodman Host, Democracy Now!; Jeremy Scahill journalist and Author, Blackwater; Laura Flanders Radio host, Air America Anthony Arnove Author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal; Kelly Dougherty, Camilo Meja and Garret Reppenhagen Iraq Veterans Against the War; Members of the Free Gary Tyler! Committee; Paul D'Amato Author, The Meaning of Marxism; Jeffrey St. Clair Author, Grand Theft Pentagon; Michael Schwartz Contributor on the Iraq war to TomDispatch.com; Howie Hawkins Green Party, New York; Justin Akers Chacn Co-author, No One Is Illegal!; Luciana Genro Party of Socialism and Liberty, Brazil; Dahlia S. Wasfi, M.D. Iraqi-American antiwar activist; Barbara Becnel Activist and co-author of anti-gang literature with Stan Tookie Williams; Anthony Prior Former NFL player and author of The Slave Side of Sunday; Phil Gasper Editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to History's Most Important Political Document; Josh Frank Author, Left Out: How the Liberals Helped Re-Elect George W. Bush; Yusuf Salaam Exonerated in the Central Park (NY) jogger case; Samuel Farber Author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered; Charles Jenks Traprock Peace Center; Marlene Martin National director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty; Kevin Murphy Author, Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory; Ahmed Shawki Editor, International Socialist Review; Charles Andr Udry Economist and editorial board member of L'Encontre, Switzerland; Sharon Smith Columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire; Ron Jacobs Author, The Way the Wind Blew; Dave Zirin Nation.com sports columnist and author, What's My Name Fool? and Welcome to the Terrordome. What you'll find at Socialism 2007: MORE THAN 100 meetings, a bookfair, films, entertainment ... and parties. Check out www.socialismconference.org to register and for more information about schedule, housing, and childcare. Sponsored by: The Center for Economic Research and Social Change Publisher of The International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books. Co-sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization Publisher of Socialist Worker."
20070615 "Film at M.E.F. ""Reel Bad Arabs"", Northampton, MA" "Film, ""Reel Bad Arabs,"" a film from Northampton's own Media Education Foundation, examines the overwhelmingly negative portrayal of Arabs in American film and television. Free, at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, an accessible location. Discussion will follow. Sponsored by The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq"
20070615 Socialism 2007 - Chicago "***Please Forward Widely*** Socialism for the 21st Century! Socialism 2007 June 14-17,Chicago www.socialismconference.org Socialism 2007 is a three-day event that will bring together socialists and other activists who are involved in struggles across the country-from opposing the war to organizing against the death penalty-and share a vision of rebuilding the left. Last summer, some 1,500 people turned out in New York City. This year's conference in Chicago will feature activists and socialists from Central and Latin America, renowned activist writers and journalists, soldiers and veterans who are resisting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, prisoners and their families who are fighting for justice in the prison system, immigrant rights activists who are organizing against deportations and many more. Included in the more than 100 events at Socialism 2007 are films, music and meetings on the hidden history of international working-class struggle-from the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Come join us in Chicago on June 14-17, 2007, for Socialism 2007. Featured Speakers: John Pilger, Journalist, activist and filmmaker; Dahr Jamail Independent journalist covering the Iraq war; Amy Goodman Host, Democracy Now!; Jeremy Scahill journalist and Author, Blackwater; Laura Flanders Radio host, Air America Anthony Arnove Author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal; Kelly Dougherty, Camilo Meja and Garret Reppenhagen Iraq Veterans Against the War; Members of the Free Gary Tyler! Committee; Paul D'Amato Author, The Meaning of Marxism; Jeffrey St. Clair Author, Grand Theft Pentagon; Michael Schwartz Contributor on the Iraq war to TomDispatch.com; Howie Hawkins Green Party, New York; Justin Akers Chacn Co-author, No One Is Illegal!; Luciana Genro Party of Socialism and Liberty, Brazil; Dahlia S. Wasfi, M.D. Iraqi-American antiwar activist; Barbara Becnel Activist and co-author of anti-gang literature with Stan Tookie Williams; Anthony Prior Former NFL player and author of The Slave Side of Sunday; Phil Gasper Editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to History's Most Important Political Document; Josh Frank Author, Left Out: How the Liberals Helped Re-Elect George W. Bush; Yusuf Salaam Exonerated in the Central Park (NY) jogger case; Samuel Farber Author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered; Charles Jenks Traprock Peace Center; Marlene Martin National director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty; Kevin Murphy Author, Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory; Ahmed Shawki Editor, International Socialist Review; Charles Andr Udry Economist and editorial board member of L'Encontre, Switzerland; Sharon Smith Columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire; Ron Jacobs Author, The Way the Wind Blew; Dave Zirin Nation.com sports columnist and author, What's My Name Fool? and Welcome to the Terrordome. What you'll find at Socialism 2007: MORE THAN 100 meetings, a bookfair, films, entertainment ... and parties. Check out www.socialismconference.org to register and for more information about schedule, housing, and childcare. Sponsored by: The Center for Economic Research and Social Change Publisher of The International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books. Co-sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization Publisher of Socialist Worker."
20070614 "Interfaith Council of Franklin County, Deerfield" "June 14: The Interfaith Council of Franklin County will meet Thursday, June 14, at Traprock Peace Center, Woolman Hill, Deerfield. A pot luck dinner is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. and will be followed by the final business meeting of this fiscal year and installation of officers for next year."
20070614 "Iraqi Workers speak about Oil, in Boston," "Iraqi Workers speak about Oil, in Boston, Thursday June 14 VOICES OF IRAQI WORKERS Solidarity Tour UMass Boston, Wheatley Student Lounge, 4th floor 6:00 PM *Faleh Abood Umara -General Secretary, Southern Oil Company, Iraq Federation of Oil Workers *Hashmeya Muhsin Hussein - President Electrical Utility Workers Union, Iraq Federation of Trade Unions (First womean to lead an Iraqi national union) Hear directly from Iraqi trade unionists about the role that the labor movement is playing in working against privatization, for a fair oil law and creating a secular, progressive Iraq."
20070614 Socialism 2007 - Chicago "***Please Forward Widely*** Socialism for the 21st Century! Socialism 2007 June 14-17,Chicago www.socialismconference.org Socialism 2007 is a three-day event that will bring together socialists and other activists who are involved in struggles across the country-from opposing the war to organizing against the death penalty-and share a vision of rebuilding the left. Last summer, some 1,500 people turned out in New York City. This year's conference in Chicago will feature activists and socialists from Central and Latin America, renowned activist writers and journalists, soldiers and veterans who are resisting the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, prisoners and their families who are fighting for justice in the prison system, immigrant rights activists who are organizing against deportations and many more. Included in the more than 100 events at Socialism 2007 are films, music and meetings on the hidden history of international working-class struggle-from the Flint sit-down strikes of 1937 to the Russian Revolution of 1917. Come join us in Chicago on June 14-17, 2007, for Socialism 2007. Featured Speakers: John Pilger, Journalist, activist and filmmaker; Dahr Jamail Independent journalist covering the Iraq war; Amy Goodman Host, Democracy Now!; Jeremy Scahill journalist and Author, Blackwater; Laura Flanders Radio host, Air America Anthony Arnove Author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal; Kelly Dougherty, Camilo Meja and Garret Reppenhagen Iraq Veterans Against the War; Members of the Free Gary Tyler! Committee; Paul D'Amato Author, The Meaning of Marxism; Jeffrey St. Clair Author, Grand Theft Pentagon; Michael Schwartz Contributor on the Iraq war to TomDispatch.com; Howie Hawkins Green Party, New York; Justin Akers Chacn Co-author, No One Is Illegal!; Luciana Genro Party of Socialism and Liberty, Brazil; Dahlia S. Wasfi, M.D. Iraqi-American antiwar activist; Barbara Becnel Activist and co-author of anti-gang literature with Stan Tookie Williams; Anthony Prior Former NFL player and author of The Slave Side of Sunday; Phil Gasper Editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to History's Most Important Political Document; Josh Frank Author, Left Out: How the Liberals Helped Re-Elect George W. Bush; Yusuf Salaam Exonerated in the Central Park (NY) jogger case; Samuel Farber Author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered; Charles Jenks Traprock Peace Center; Marlene Martin National director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty; Kevin Murphy Author, Revolution and Counterrevolution: Class Struggle in a Moscow Metal Factory; Ahmed Shawki Editor, International Socialist Review; Charles Andr Udry Economist and editorial board member of L'Encontre, Switzerland; Sharon Smith Columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire; Ron Jacobs Author, The Way the Wind Blew; Dave Zirin Nation.com sports columnist and author, What's My Name Fool? and Welcome to the Terrordome. What you'll find at Socialism 2007: MORE THAN 100 meetings, a bookfair, films, entertainment ... and parties. Check out www.socialismconference.org to register and for more information about schedule, housing, and childcare. Sponsored by: The Center for Economic Research and Social Change Publisher of The International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books. Co-sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization Publisher of Socialist Worker."
20070610 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"
20070609 "TAMING THE GIANT CORPORATION: Conference, DC June 9 + 10" "TAMING THE GIANT CORPORATION: A National Conference on Corporate Accountability Presented by Ralph Nader and The Center for Study of Responsive Law June 8, 9 and 10, 2007 1530 P Street, NW Washington, DC 20005 The multinational corporation is the dominant institution in the global political economy. The toll it inflicts on people and the planet -- high drug prices, sweatshops, global warming, and on and on -- is well documented. But too little attention has been focused on the corporation itself, and the evolving forms of corporate power. ""Taming the Giant Corporation"" aims to identify, examine and classify the changing manifestations of corporate power. The conference's central, pioneering task is to facilitate discussion, debate and strategic thinking about how to subordinate corporate power to the will and interests of the people. How do we replace the excessive corporate privileges and immunities entrenched in law and the economy? Corporations were originally chartered by the states in the early nineteenth century to be our servants not our masters. How can we displace corporations (e.g., with national health insurance, by keeping information and knowledge in the public domain, or by expanding and strengthening the commons)? What tools and approaches can empower communities to set parameters on corporate activity? What countervailing institutions should be nurtured to offset concentrated corporate power? ""Taming the Giant Corporation"" will be an opportunity to learn, debate, meet leading advocates and activists, and grapple with the questions that must be answered if we are to strive for a just and livable world."
20070608 Dave Zirin at Food for Thought Books - Amherst "Please come by the Amherst stop of Dave Zirin's tour for his latest book, Welcome to the Terrordome: The Pain, Politics and Promise of Sports (forward by Chuck D) Date/Time: Friday, June 8 at 7PM Location: Food for Thought Books, Downtown Amherst (106 N.Pleasant Street) ""If you're a sports fan you'll love this book. If you're politically active, you'll love this book. If you're a politically active sports fan, you've found your bible."" Katrina vanden Heuvel, Editor & Publisher, The Nation ""In sportswriting, attitude is easy. But Zirin's also got razor smarts, rapier wit, and, most of all, a rebel's large heart...you'll never see sports the same way again. Jeff Chang, author, Can't Stop Won't Stop: A History of the Hip-Hop Generation ""Dave Zirin is the best young sports writer in America."" Robert Lipsyte, New York Times Two reviews of his book: http://slamonline.com/online/2007/05/the-best-young-sportswriter-in- america/ http://www.zmag.org/content/showarticle.cfm?SectionID=105&ItemID=12987 This much-anticipated sequel to What's My Name, Fool? by acclaimed commentator Dave Zirin breaks new ground in sports writing, looking at the controversies and trends now shaping sports in the United States-and abroad. Features chapters such as ""Barry Bonds is Gonna Git Your Mama: The Last Word on Steroids,"" ""Pro Basketball and the Two Souls of Hip-Hop,"" ""An Icon's Redemption: The Great Roberto Clemente,"" and ""Beisbol: How the Major Leagues Eat Their Young."" Zirin's commentary is always insightful, never predictable. Dave Zirin is the author of the widely acclaimed book What's My Name, Fool? (Haymarket Books) and writes the weekly column ""Edge of Sports"" (edgeofsports.com). He writes a regular column for The Nation and Slam magazine and has appeared as a sports commentator on ESPN TV and radio, CBNC, WNBC, Democracy Now!, Air America, Radio Nation, and Pacifica."
20070606 WILL 100 GRANDmothers give $500 to establish a NEW TRAPROCK? "This week we are looking for 100 Grandmas who will fund peace not war. Nuclear war has a firm foundation. According the the National Priorities Project Massachusetts neighbors will spend $480 million on nuclear war in 2007. Will we get what we pay for? Traprock has to move this summer. Help create a firm foundation for peace work for generations to come! Please say why you want to fund peace, not war! Your contribution is tax deductible. Consider sending or pledging $500 this week: Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 We need your advice, and your help passing on this appeal. Call anytime: 413 773-7427 We thank you for your timely attention. The rent is due June 10. Soon we could put that toward a mortgage, not rent. With your help we can do it, but only if you know how much your gift counts!"
20070605 11 STATES HAVE RESOLUTION RE IMPEACHMENT "On Tuesday, May 29, 2007, Maine became the 11th state legislature to introduce a resolution to petition for the impeachment of President George Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. Maine joins Vermont (where the Senate has already passed such a resolution), California, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin."
20070605 "National Hunger Awareness Day, Greenfield, MA" "Franklin County Community Meals, Center for Self-Reliance/Community Action! Franklin County Resource Network Hunger Task Force and The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts invite you to participate in National Hunger Awareness Day 2007: The Face of Hunger Will Surprise You Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 4:30 PM Hunger Awareness Day Vigil featuring elected officials, hunger-relief agency representatives and those most affected by hunger in western Massachusetts. You are welcome to offer a statement in support of National Hunger Awareness Day. Greenfield Town Common, Greenfield NO ONE SHOULD BE HUNGRY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS National Hunger Awareness Day 2007: The face of hunger may surprise you. Every day in western Massachusetts, one in ten people struggles to put a meal on the table or has to choose between paying for utilities or buying food. More and more families, elders and children in our region daily rely on emergency food assistance from community pantries or meal sites. Hunger can strike anyone, including working families, elderly neighbors on limited incomes, and people faced with a sudden illness or layoff. It does not discriminate against age, race, gender or ethnicity. From June 1st through 6th, The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and its local partners will host four community-wide events to recognize National Hunger Awareness Day 2007 and the many faces of hunger in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire and Hampden Counties. Here in western Massachusetts more than 100,000 people annually experience food insecurity or hunger in this land of plenty. In Franklin County alone, last year The Food Bank distributed nearly 1 million pounds of food to those in need. Join us as we raise our local communitys awareness about the solvable problem of hunger in America and the face of hunger in western Massachusetts!"
20070604 "Unlearning Hate: A Community Conversation--Stand Up, Speak Up, Speak Out! -- Gr" "In the wake of multiple acts of racist and anti-semitic vandalism this spring, the Greenfield Human Rights Commission is sponsoring a public speakout on hate to be held next Monday, June 4, 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Youth Services Center, 20 Sanderson Street, Greenfield. Unlearning Hate: A Community Conversation--Stand Up, Speak Up, Speak Out! is designed to give community members a forum to explore hate and prejudice as it exists in Greenfield and to begin to generate strategies for embracing and honoring our differences in order to make out town safe and welcoming for all. Please join us. Light refreshments. For questions, contact Lew Metaxas, Chair, Greenfield Human Rights Commission, 413 772-1560."
20070603 "Interfaith Peace Service, First United Methodist Ch, Greenfield" "The Interfaith Council of Franklin County has organized a multi-faith peace prayer service for Sunday, June 3 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 25 Church Street, Greenfield. The format of the service will include music, prayers, and readings in support of peace by members of various area faith traditions. Find 25 Church Street approximately 2 blocks north and one block east of the main intersection in Greenfield, Massachusetts (north and east of Federal & Main Streets, or Route 5/10 and 2-A). All are welcome. Last spring the collection was given to Habitat for Humanity. This spring the collection will be given to Traprock Peace Center for peace and justice work, and for costs associated with moving."
20070602 Cambridge Peace Day 1-5pm "Cambridge Peace Day Saturday, June 2, 2007, 1 pm - 5 pm Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass. Ave. Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave. Welcoming for people of all ages. Join us in: Performances - music, poetry, dance, spoken word, theater Delisil, Jeff Robinson, AfroDZAk, CRLS Jazz Band, Senior Center Chorus. Participation - making peace cranes and peace flags, learning the healing arts, joining in dialogue, singing along, acting. True Story Theater, Peace Games, Dances of Universal Peace, Emperor Norton's Stationary Marching Band, Underground Railroad Theater, Raging Grannies Exhibits - local & global, peace& justice information tables 1 pm - Program opens on City Hall steps 4:30 pm - Make a human peace symbol in front of City Hall. Do you have a poem? A song? Some words to share about peace? Contact us to join in. For more information, to get a schedule, to volunteer, contact the Peace Commission at 617-349-4694 or email peace@cambridgema.gov FREE --- FREE refreshments, resources, renewal FREE --- FREE 25TH Anniversary Cambridge Peace Commission For the 25th anniversary of the Peace Commission, the Cambridge City Council declared Cambridge as a City of Peace in the year 2007. The resolution is an invitation to all of Cambridge- community groups, civic institutions, businesses, families, faith communities - to make connections to peace building. Help promote peacebuilding all year long."
20070601 THANKS in a NEIGHBORS NETWORK to END WAR "Thanks to neighbors for writing personal appeals asking for support to establish a new Traprock Peace Center. And for planning and giving benefits that help spread the word, the hope, and the appeal. Are there 80 grandmothers who can give $1,000 this year? Can you of modest means make a pledge of $10 a month for the peace every town and village, every parent and every child so needs? We will need to raise $30-50,000 dollars in the next two weeks to build confidence that we can put a down-payment on a promising property this summer. Thanks to Sally Shaw of Gill, Lori Blanding of Easthampton, DanceSpree, Sally Weiss and Joann Lutz of Northampton, Cindy Kallet of Maine & Grey Larsen of Indiana, Annie Hassett, Kevin McVeigh, John Bailey, Maya Appelblum, Mark Smith of Greenfield, Leela Whitcomb-Hewitt and Gaella Elwell of Conway, Juanita Nelson, Charlie Jenks, Jud and Beaty Blain of Deerfield, Bob McCormick, Mark and Sue Watkins of Shutesbury, Dan Gorey of Erving, and Fric Spruyt of Vermont. Thanks to you, too! Will you send a check, write a note and spread the word? Please say why you give, why you commit to peace, not war. Imagine a peace center, rent-free in 20-30 years. Imagine a peace center where we own and can add energy efficient features. Imagine a peace center where we can plant, harvest, and build what we choose. Imagine a peace center with room to grow. Imagine a peace center that eventually can house 4 staff members, interns, visiting speakers, and guests . Imagine a peace center adjoining a CSA farm. Imagine a peace center in walking distance to a busy bus line. Imagine a peace center with easy bicycle access. Imagine a peace center closer to college students. Imagine a peace center with wheel-chair accessibility and weekly program offerings. IMAGINE 200 people giving $500. IMAGINE 1000 pledging monthly or seasonal support. IMAGINE a Family Foundation giving $20,000 or $10,000. IMAGINE a peace-friendly sports star coming to our July 4 picnic and auctioning off a date. IMAGINE your own music or poetry benefit for Traprock. IMAGINE your loved one's named etched on a tile. IMAGINE your bequest working for peace after you're gone. WHAT BETTER LEGACY TO LEAVE, than resources for a world and a community discovering the paths to peace, together. Consider, that according to the National Priorities Project, Massachusetts neighbors will spend $480.4 million dollars on nuclear war in 2007 through federal taxes. I can't help but think, 'We get what we pay for!"" Your contribution is tax-deductible. HONOR SOMEONE YOU LOVE OR ADMIRE WITH A CONTRIBUTION TODAY. HELP YOUR PEACE CENTER GRADUATE TO A NEW, MORE PERMANENT HOME. Most of us aren't fund-raisers. We're roll-up-our-sleeves active citizens, donors, volunteers, staff and interns. We invest a lot of hope, time, talent and resources in peace work! Join us. Reduce your taxable income. Fund peace, not war."
20070531 "LONGMEADOW VIGILS PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION, each Thursday?" "LONGMEADOW VIGILS PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION, each Thursday? A series of vigils protesting the Bush plan to escalate the war in Iraq will take place each Thursday at the north end of Longmeadow St. from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. For those who may not know , this location is at the entrance to Longmeadow as you come in from Springfield. Come for all or part of the hour. Also you may want to create your own sign. Come and exercise your democratic right to protest the continuation of this ugly Iraq war. s.f. (Please let us know about your peace & justice, non-profit event. Click on the plus sign on any date, and paste your press release or announcement into the larger of two boxes. Create a headline above. Click 'save' and wait a day or two for approval. -- We toss the spam and approve legitimate events!)"
20070530 Charges dropped in WA "Victory for Indian Island 37 - Charges Dropped Port Townsend, Washington May 29, 2007 All charges were dropped against the 37 peace activists who sat in the road leading to Indian Island naval base on September 23, 2006. The action was part of a nation wide week of protests called by the Declaration of Peace campaign. Misdemeanor charges of disorderly conduct for blocking a roadway at the weapons shipping depot near Port Townsend, Washington were first reduced to a $72 traffic infraction in February. The defendants were disappointed by an email message from the prosecuting attorneys office which said that they did not want to give the protesters a soapbox to air their views during a trial. At the February hearing, the prosecuting attorney said their office had decided that a trial would be too costly for Jefferson County. The defendants replied that the war was costing the county far more. The prosecution said they would not be spending more county funds to pursue the case. No representative from the county prosecuting office was present in the court room today, and no response had been received to the defense attorneys motion to dismiss all charges. Judge Jill Landes said she was disturbed that the prosecutor had not filed a response and did not show up in court, and so she had no option but to dismiss all infractions. Defense attorney, Larry Hildes, said this was a clear victory for the defendants. Liz Rivera Goldstein said she was disappointed that we did not go to trial, but felt that the county could not have gotten a conviction against the 37 activists, and that the county knew that the protesters would prevail in court. Liz Rivera Goldstein and Bethel Prescott were again arrested at the gate of Indian Island on April 21, when the navy docked a trident nuclear submarine at the base. They have been charged with disorderly conduct, and will have a pretrial hearing on Wednesday, June 6. Both Rivera Goldstein and Prescott look forward to a trial where they hope to present a necessity defense, citing international law and the illegality of the war and occupation in Iraq."
20070530 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20070529 "Peace Maker Awards Ceremony, Tech School, Turners Falls" "May 29: The Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center will conduct the eighth annual Peace Maker Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, May 29, at 7 p.m. at the Franklin County Technical School, Industrial Boulevard, Turners Falls. Each year the IFC and Traprock offer five $100 prizes and other cash awards, framed certificates, letters of recommendation, journals, calendars, and flowers to selected nominees from area high schools who have been involved in peace and justice causes in their schools and communities. For more information contact 773-7427."
20070527 "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport! Description: There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070527 "Interfaith Peace Service, OUR LADY OF PEACE, Turners Falls, MA" "June 3: The Interfaith Council of Franklin County will sponsor a Peace Service Sunday, June 3, at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 25 Church Street, Greenfield. The format of the service will include music, prayers, and readings in support of peace by members of various area faith traditions. Please come to hear many voices, many faith traditions, praying peace, singing peace! This is a widely diverse Interfaith Council, providing leadership on local peace and social justice issues. An offering will be collected to support the work and establishment of a new facility for Traprock Peace Center. Meet your neighbors celebrating diversity in our faith communities -- all for peace."
20070527 "Soldiers March for Soldiers, Columbus, OH" "*Please FW to soldiers you may know on your lists* This is something communities across the country can do to support the troops on Memorial Day weekend. Memorial Day Weekend-""Soldiers March for Soldiers"" Mark your calender for May 27, 2007 - Meet at the Ohio Statehouse Veterans memorial in downtown Columbus at 12:30 pm Support our active duty military in their ""Appeal for Redress"" march of support- for brothers and sisters in arms, on Memorial Day Weekend, Sunday May 27, 2007 march step-off at 1 PM. More information about the petition: http://www.appealforredress.org/ The wording of the Appeal for Redress is short and simple. It is patriotic and respectful in tone. Please sign the petition, there are over a thousand soldiers who have done so. As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq . Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home. Please come dressed in uniform (retired) or plain non uniform cameo jacket, pants etc. (active, reserve, Guard) This is a non-political event. All participants should wear a hat. We are looking for a snare drum to lead the march. A flute or fife player would be just great too. March cadence from the Statehouse to the Federal Building where the petition will be read, along with a prayer of peace for our troops and the Iraqi people. We would like to limit participation to former or current soldiers and we need at least 24 to make a formation during the speech. Peace groups and others are invited, limiting their own participation to signs of support to end the war and lot's of cheering for our brave troops;-) Sponsoring and coordinating organizations: Military Families Speak Out-Central Ohio Chapter http://www.mfso.org, Progress Ohio, Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Artists for Political Reform, the Interfaith Alliance and many local churches and Peace groups Questions: Teresa Dawson, 614-284-5623 militaryfamiliesspeakoutohio@gmail.com"
20070526 Protest DICK CHENEY at WEST POINT "SATURDAY, MAY 26: Protest Vice-President Dick Cheney's Graduation Speech at West Point Join a huge crowd to protest Dick Cheneys appearance at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday morning, May 26. As residents of the Hudson Valley, we will NOT accept the perpetuation of this illegal and immoral war. We refuse to be complicit, we will be heard. We demand truth, justice and accountability from the U.S. government. Not another day, not another dollar for this illegal war. Bring all U.S. troops home from Iraq now!! Help us organize the largest protest action the Hudson Valley has ever seen lets show up in large numbers, and unified in concerted opposition to this war. We will assemble at 8:30 am at the Veterans Park in Highland Falls, NY on Main Street. We will march to, and we expect, through Thayer Gate into West Point and then re-assemble for a rally. Iraq Veterans Against the War, Gold Star Families for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, Veterans for Peace and many other organizations including Democratic Alliance of Orange County, Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice and No War Westchester are joining the protest. Since a big turnout is expected, we encourage people to carpool and get there early, early, early. Please help spread the word. Bring your families and friends to join the protest. Directions: Take Bear Mountain Bridge to Route 9W North. Take the Route 218 exit off of Route 9W. Simply stay on Route 218 for one mile to Veterans Park. We want to pull as many people from NYC as possible. We want THOUSANDS at this rally. People coming up on the train from NYC and towns along the Hudson will be offered shuttle bus service from the Peekskill train station to West Point. Trains leave Grand Central for Peekskill at 6:20 a.m. and 7:51 a.m. on May 26th. Buses will meet the train at 7:45 a.m. and 8:55 a.m. Buses will return to Peekskill around noon. Please call WESPAC for bus reservations and to confirm bus schedules. (914) 682-4690 or email WESPAC at info@wespac.org . For more information, for directions, updates and to endorse the rally, visit: www.WestPointRally.org <http://www.westpointrally.org/> Download No War Westchester May 26 flyer http://www.nowarwestchester.org/5-26-07%20%20Protest%20Cheney%20at%20West%20Point.doc Local Contacts: WESPAC Foundation at www.wespac.org <http://www.wespac.org/> (914) 682-4690 No War Westchester www.NoWarWestchester.org <http://www.nowarwestchester.org/> (914) 830-0639"
20070526 "2007 Alternatives to Violence Project - National Gathering, Parrish, FL" "PARRISH, FL 2007 Alternatives to Violence Project-USA National Gathering, DaySpring Conference Center, 8411 25th. St. East. ""AVP is a multicultural organization of volunteers offering experiential workshops that empower individuals to liberate themselves and others from the burden of violence. Our fundamental belief is that there is a power for peace and good in everyone, and that this power has the ability to transform violence. AVP builds upon a spiritual base of respect and caring for self and others, working both in prisons and with groups in the community."" Emma's Revolution will be doing a workshop and concert for this program. http://www.avptampabay.org/"
20070525 Protest Andy Card: Boston Globe story on May 10 "Thursday, May 10, 2007 UMass protesters rally against honorary degree for Andrew Card By Raja Mishra, Globe Staff AMHERST -- Vice President Dick Cheney, Donald Rumsfeld and other high profile members of the Bush administration face regular protests, but today at the University of Massachusetts demonstrators took aim at Andrew Card, the reticent former White House chief of staff whose pending honorary degree has generated considerable controversy. Card, a longtime Bay State politician, has drawn the ire of Iraq war opponents, who say his war planning activities disqualify him from walking the stage at the flagship state university's May 25 commencement. The protesters, a well-organized group of undergraduates, graduate students, and some faculty members, say the university must reverse the plan to award Card by early next week or face more intensive protests, including a possible demonstration at the commencement itself. http://www.boston.com/news/globe/city_region/breaking_news/2007/05/umass_protestor.html (As of Wednesday, May 16, 1500 signatures of students, faculty and staff had been gathered. )"
20070525 "No Degree for Andrew Card Protest - UMass, Amherst" "Honor Students, Not War Criminals! NO DEGREE FOR ANDREW CARDNO DEGREE FOR ANDREW CARD UMass is a Public University: Card Shames Us All STAND OUT PROTEST AT COMMENCEMENT FRIDAY, May 25: 12:00-4:00 (12:00-2:00 is most important). Join students, faculty, and staff at the UMass Mullins Center. Bring your most creative nonviolent responses."
20070525 "CELEBRATION OF PEACE, LEARNING, & DEMOCRACY, 5-7:00, Amherst" "CELEBRATION OF PEACE, LEARNING, AND DEMOCRACY FRIDAY, May 25: 5:00-7:00. Jones Library, Amherst. Celebrate the real values of UMass. Honor graduating PhDs, MAs, and BAs. With music by Tom Neilson."
20070524 "Stand Out, Tonight! No Honors for War Crimes!" "THURSDAY, May 24: 4:30-6:30. Hold signs on heavily trafficked intersections. ""Honor Students, Dis-Card""; ""No Honor, No Degree"" Students object to honorary degrees offered to anyone who has not earned them with laudible action. Andrew Card was White House Chief of Staff and was in charge of the White House Iraq Group. He was a primary architect of the spin created to launch a war without provocation, and has attempted to establish a permanent footing for war profiteers, violating the Geneva Conventions. ""Hey Hey, Ho Ho, Andy Card has got to go!"" Standing, speaking, claim Human Rights for all! Bring your songs to the Common!"
20070524 "NRC Hearing - Brattleboro, VT" "New England Coalition e-alert On May 24, 2007 at Latchis Theater, 50 Main St, Brattleboro at 7 PM, NRC staff will inform Entergy of the results of the NRC inspection covering scoping and aging management of safety stystems for Vermont Yankee 20 year license renewal. The public will then have the opportunity to ask questions. Members of the public may provide questions or particular topics of interest for discussion in advance by calling Richard Conte at 610-337-5183."
20070524 "LONGMEADOW VIGILS PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION, each Thursday?" "LONGMEADOW VIGILS PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION, each Thursday? A series of vigils protesting the Bush plan to escalate the war in Iraq will take place each Thursday at the north end of Longmeadow St. from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. For those who may not know , this location is at the entrance to Longmeadow as you come in from Springfield. Come for all or part of the hour. Also you may want to create your own sign. Come and exercise your democratic right to protest the continuation of this ugly Iraq war. s.f. (Please let us know about your peace & justice, non-profit event. Click on the plus sign on any date, and paste your press release or announcement into the larger of two boxes. Create a headline above. Click 'save' and wait a day or two for approval. -- We toss the spam and approve legitimate events!)"
20070523 "Memorial Service for those in MA who died Homeless, Greenfield, noon" "May 23: The Interfaith Council will conduct a memorial service Wednesday, May 23, at noon on the Greenfield Town Common for those who died homeless in Massachusetts last year. The format of the service will include prayers, songs, readings, personal statements, and ringing of church bells."
20070522 "Oberlin Council says Impeach, OH" "Impeach Bush, Oberlin council says Posted by Laura Johnston May 22, 2007 15:47PM Categories: Breaking News The Oberlin City Council is calling for the U.S. House of Representatives to impeach President Bush and Vice President Cheney. Listing electronic surveillance of American civilians, intentionally misleading Congress about the threat from Iraq as well as three other reasons, the city council voted unanimously for the resolution, which may be the first of its kind in Ohio."
20070520 "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Greenfield, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Sunday, March 18 ( and third Sundays, every other month) 4-6pm, at the Weldon Apartments' Community Room, 54 High Street, Greenfield. There is parking at the back. There are many ways to resist payment for the brutality and plunder of war. Come to help plan for public education about war tax resistance and to raise your concerns and ideas. Press the buzzer to be let in by Tom. Tom usually waits by the door for 10-15 minutes. For more information, call Juanita Nelson, 413773-5188 x1 at Traprock Peace Center."
20070520 "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport! Description: There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070520 "Dissent within the ranks - New London, CT" "at The Oasis 16 Bank Street, New London, CT 06320 May 20, 2007 at 1:00 PM with speakers Jonathan Hutto, co-founder, Appeal foor Redress, USN Liam Madden, co-founder, Appeal for Redress, Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), USMC veteran Damon Murphy, IVAW, USN veteran Fabian Bouthillette, IVAW, The Military Project, USN veteran"
20070519 "Stop-DU Conference, E. Tennessee State U., Johnson City, TN" "It's happening! Saturday, May 19, a major conference on depleted uranium is scheduled for East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee. There is no registration cost, so you can afford to travel and bring your friends. Military personnel, especially those who have been in Iraq and Afghanistan, are most welcome to help us strategize next steps. There is a Camp DU tenting option for those who choose just across the road from Aerojet Ordnance, one of the primary manufacturers of DU penetrator cores for the 120 mm Abrams tank shells. Saturday parking for the conference is free on campus and there are various eating places near Room 102 in Rogers Stout Hall, where we will be meeting, next to the Sherrod Library. Major Doug Rokke, PhD, has been the Pentagon expert on depleted uranium. Cathy Garger writes eloquently on the issues of depleted uranium munitions. Mohammad Daud Miraki, PhD, is an articulate speaker and author of Afghanistan After Democracy. These three lead off the day at 9:00AM, EST, and will be followed by break out groups that grapple with next steps in this nonviolent campaign to stop the production of depleted uranium weapons. It is past time to expose the horrors of DU to the US public and put together a plan to stop its use. Come join us in this major step. Alert and invite media to cover this event. Christian Peacemaker Teams is sponsoring a DU Delegation that runs from May 18 - 27. This conference is an integral part of this international delegation. To join the delegation, go to http://www.cpt.org/ and check links to delegations and registrations. Questions? Contact either Linda Modica at lcmodica@... or 423-676-2925, or Cliff Kindy at 260-982-2971. Blessings of peace to your days!"
20070519 Medical and Societal Consequences of the War in Iraq - Boston "Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility (GBPSR) has organized a conference entitled ""The Medical and Societal Consequences of the War in Iraq: Strategies for Promoting True Security."" It is being held on Saturday, May 19, from 9:00am-4:30pm (registration begins at 8:30am) at Boston's historic Old South Church in Copley Square, so please save the date. Distinguished speakers will discuss the high rates of injuries, mental illness, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among returning US soldiers and the high number of civilian casualties in Iraq. Please see the attached flyer for the complete lists of topics. The Academy Award-nominated film The Ground Truth will also be shown at 3:00pm. The goals of the conference are to contribute to the growing movement to stop the Bush Administration's plan to escalate the troop level, to help stop this war and prevent future wars, and to offer ideas to promote true security. Please join us! To reserve a seat, please email Lynn Martin at Ldmartin@fas.harvard.edu. The registration fee is $10. Seating is limited to the first 200 registrants, so reserve a seat today! Download poster at http://www.grassrootspeace.org/iraq_poster.pdf"
20070519 DU--from Appalachia to Afghanistan to Iraq "DEPLETED URANIUM CONFERENCE & ""CAMP DU"" ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT #1: Conference on Depleted Uranium: ""DU -- from Appalachia to Afghanistan to Iraq"" Sponsor: Christian Peacemaker Team Stop-DU Campaign Location: East Tennessee State University, Rogers Stout Hall, Room 102, Johnson City, TN 37614 Speakers (to date): Doug Rokke, Dr. Mohammed Miraki, Cathy Garger Date: May 19, 2007, Saturday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Registration/Lunch Fee*: $15.00 Payable to Organizers: First Tennessee Progressives Mail Fee to: Anthony Pittman, Secretary - FTP, 712 Wilson Ave., Johnson City, TN 37604 EVENT #2: Tent Camp Presence across from DU Weapons Factory: ""Camp DU"" Sponsor: Christian Peacemaker Team Stop-DU Campaign Location: Roger's land across from Aerojet Ordnance on Old State Route 34, Jonesborough, TN 37659 Dates: May 18, 2007 through May 27, 2007 Free: Bring your own Tent** RSVP: Anthony Pittman @ apittman2002@yahoo.com *If you'd like to attend, but don't have $15 right now, just mail Anthony a note to let us know you're coming. **If you don't have a tent, but would like to be a part of this action, please email Anthony and we'll round up a tent for you. Linda Modica, Co-founder First Tennessee Progressives 266 Mayberry Road Jonesborough, TN 37659 H: 423-753-9697 C: 423-676-2925 E: linda.c.modica@mac.com ""Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals, so that security and liberty may prosper together."" -- Dwight D. Eisenhower, 1961"
20070517 LONGMEADOW VIGIL PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION "LONGMEADOW VIGILS PROTESTS WAR ESCALATION, each Thursday? A series of vigils protesting the Bush plan to escalate the war in Iraq will take place each Thursday at the north end of Longmeadow St. from 4:30 to 5:30 P.M. For those who may not know , this location is at the entrance to Longmeadow as you come in from Springfield. Come for all or part of the hour. Also you may want to create your own sign. Come and exercise your democratic right to protest the continuation of this ugly Iraq war. s.f. (Please let us know about your peace & justice, non-profit event. Click on the plus sign on any date, and paste your press release or announcement into the larger of two boxes. Create a headline above. Click 'save' and wait a day or two for approval. -- We toss the spam and approve legitimate events!)"
20070516 "Halliburton's Take the Money and Run Farewell Party, Houston, TX" "Halliburton's Take the Money and Run Farewell Party WASHINGTON, May 14 (HalliburtonWatch.org) -- On May 16 Halliburton shareholders gather for the companys annual meeting in the affluent suburban Woodlands community of Houston. They will be greeted by the corporation's CEO David Lesar and Vice President Dick Cheney as they beat on a giant money bag piata stuffed with Hallibacon bucks. Protesters from Texas and around the country will celebrate in all their business finery with champagne outside the meeting to draw attention to Halliburtons shameful war profiteering and recent plans to run away from Congressional oversight by relocating to the United Arab Emirates. Demonstrators from the Houston Global Awareness Collective (HGAC) will use street theater complete with large bags of money and nonviolent direct action to send off the controversial corporation currently fleeing investigations for bribery, bid rigging, illegally profiting from Iran, and defrauding the military. This action at the shareholders meeting is part of an ongoing campaign to pressure Halliburton to face the music for the millions of dollars the company has bilked from US taxpayers. Were here to make sure Halliburton and their corporate cronies dont get to snake off quietly to the United Arab Emirates. Halliburton, with the help of its friends in the Bush administration like Vice President Dick Cheney, has made a killing off the death, destruction and corruption in Iraq. Its like they are fleeing a crime scene. They must be held accountable! says Katie Heim, a member of HGAC. We had them on the run in Oklahoma last year, and we will keep chasing them down. A pre-party and press conference are said to be broadcast on You Tube, to kick off the event. Vice President Dick Cheney and Halliburton CEO David Lesar, never ones to miss an opportunity to roll in the dough are among the rumored guests promised to be in attendance to kick off the festivities. Other guests from Dallas, Crawford, and California have also RSVPed for the soiree and will be rolling into Houston in the days leading up to the final farewell bash. The Houston Global Awareness Collective is a non-violent community-based anti-war and global justice group founded in July 2001, and calls for a non-violent and peaceful protest. HGAC has organized hundreds of protests and educational events around the Houston area on war profiteering, the war in Iraq and corporate globalization. For more information of Halliburton and their corporate practices visit http://www.halliburtonwatch.org. PARTY/PROTEST/INVITE Halliburton's moving to Dubai and David Lesar and Dick Cheney, the current and former CEOs of Halliburton, cordially invite you to the Halliburton Shareholders meeting and going away party. Please save the date: 8:00am Wednesday, May 16th At the beautiful The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center, 2301 North Millbend Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380. (Meet at the resort entrance, corner of Grogans Mill Rd and N. Millbend. There is a location for vehicles to park 1/2 a block away.) http://www.woodlandsresort.com/ Please check www.houstonglobalawareness.org for party updates. What to bring - a dress shirt, tie and jacket (now on sale at your local thrift shop) we will provide the Cheney and Lesar masks. We will also need noisemakers, confetti and balloons. Please email Carol at waldo@riseup.net to join the party planning committee. We have a 20 foot money bag and other props that need making. More Information: CorpWatch: Alternative Annual Report on Halliburton, May 2007"
20070515 Traprock's Community Meal at Second Cong. Church "Traprock cooks bring casseroles, salads, fruit, meat or vegetables ready to serve to Second Congregational Church by the Town Common in Greenfield, at 4:30. The meal begins at 5:30 and servers and clean-up crew are welcome. Call Jonathan Lagreze (413) 624-5534 or Marlyn Clayton (?) Bravo cooks & servers. What a team with big hearts. We love you."
20070515 NOMINATE: Franklin Co. PEACE MAKER AWARDS DUE DATE EXTENDED: MAY 15 "NOMINATE A STUDENT in ONE-PAGE LETTER Each year the Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center invite neighbors and members of our school communities to name the most constructive peace making done by students in grades 9-12, living in Franklin County. One-page nomination letters are due to be post-marked or delivered by TUESDAY, May 15, 2007. Mail or deliver your letter to Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 During the past six years a great variety of exemplary students have been honored. These students spoke up for respect, intervened in potentially violent situations, participated in youth theater projects to increase understanding and tolerance, organized peace rallies, began a recycling program and revitalized a greenhouse, organized a discussion forum, raised money for victims of genocide, participated as skilled mediators in school settings, and provided other community service. It's been an inspiration to hear about their initiatives and hear students comment on the need to make a difference. The Interfaith Council and Traprock Peace Center honor students with five $100 awards annually and other cash awards, framed certificates, flowers, journals, refreshments, community recognition for their skill & care, and letters of recommendation. Interviews by reporters amplifies the work of these students. Planning is underway for an awards ceremony to be help in early June. This work is supported by donors to Traprock & the Interfaith Council of Franklin County, and of course by the encouragement of hard-working, conscientious faculty, staff and students in our public schools, and by visionary parents. "
20070515 Rally - No Honorary Degree for Andy Card "Follow-up Rally NO HONORARY DEGREE FOR ANDY CARD! SAVE OUR COMMENCEMENT! WHITMORE ADMIN. BLDG, TUESDAY, MAY 15, 12:30pm Last Thursday more than 300 faculty, graduate and undergraduate students marched to Chancellor Lombardi's office and demanded that University of Massachusetts administrators revoke the offer of the honorary degree to Andrew Card, Jr., the former White House Chief of Staff and head of the White House Iraq Group, by Tuesday, May 15, 12:30. We need to return to Whitmore and reiterate our demand. Time is running out to save our commencement and our great university from this disgrace. Please attend this rally and bring your colleagues and friends. For more info, please contact jeff@takebackumass.com For pictures from the last rally and other information, see www.umassgss.org/AWC"
20070514 """10,000 Mother of a March"" to SURROUND CONGRESS!" "Mon May 14 WASHINGTON, DC ""10,000 Mother of a March"" to surround Congress! More info at: http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org/"
20070513 "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport! Description: There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070513 "MOTHERS' DAY CONCERT - BEAUTIFUL ACOUSTIC MUSIC, DEERFIELD, 3PM" "Mothers' Day Concert, 3 Pm Sunday, May 13, Deerfield, MA Beautiful music for a beautiful spring! Hear these exquisite and memorable melodies, with moving lyrics. Cindy Kallet and Grey Larsen will sing play the first set, Annie Hassett will sing and play the second of a strictly acoustic Mother's Day Concert at the beautifully restored Friends Meeting House on Woolman Hill in Deerfield. Bring your mother, bring your partner, bring your aunt, or bring yourself and remember your mother with a gift of great music. You can reserve seats that will be held at the door ($12) by emailing sunny@grassrootspeace.org by Saturday, May 12; up to 50 tickets will be held at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. The meeting house seats 100 people. The concert is a benefit for Traprock Peace Center which will move from Woolman Hill this summer after renting 'the brown house' for 27+ years. More than 5,000 people use peace resources each day at http://www.grassrootspeace.org Directions: 103 Keets Road, Deerfield, MA 01342 is one mile up Woolman Hill, east of Route 5 & 10, just north and east of Historic Deerfield. This is a 10 minute drive south from Greenfield, MA, or a one-hour north from Hartford via, US 91 and Route 5 & 10. Woolman Hill includes over 90 acres of meadow and woodland, with spring peepers, deer, a blue bird now and then, raptors, and on a lucky day, once in a blue moon we see, Mama bear & cubs. According to the National Priorities Project, Massachusetts taxpayers will spend $480.4 million for nuclear weapons and war this year. How much for peace? With Julia Ward Howe, we want peace not war! Contributions are tax deductible. We celebrate a deep peace this Mothers' Day -- proclaimed for peace, by Julia Ward Howe in 1870. ------------------------------------------------------------------ PS: Cindy Sheehan invites 10,000 women to surround Congress on Monday, May 14. Hear her ardent appeals at Traprock's website, in, ""They can't kill love."" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mother's Day Proclamation - 1870 by Julia Ward Howe Arise then...women of this day! Arise, all women who have hearts! Whether your baptism be of water or of tears! Say firmly: ""We will not have questions answered by irrelevant agencies, Our husbands will not come to us, reeking with carnage, For caresses and applause. Our sons shall not be taken from us to unlearn All that we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. We, the women of one country, Will be too tender of those of another country To allow our sons to be trained to injure theirs."" >From the voice of a devastated Earth a voice goes up with Our own. It says: ""Disarm! Disarm! The sword of murder is not the balance of justice."" Blood does not wipe our dishonor, Nor violence indicate possession. As men have often forsaken the plough and the anvil At the summons of war, Let women now leave all that may be left of home For a great and earnest day of counsel. Let them meet first, as women, to bewail and commemorate the dead. Let them solemnly take counsel with each other as to the means Whereby the great human family can live in peace... Each bearing after his own time the sacred impress, not of Caesar, But of God - In the name of womanhood and humanity, I earnestly ask That a general congress of women without limit of nationality, May be appointed and held at someplace deemed most convenient And the earliest period consistent with its objects, To promote the alliance of the different nationalities, The amicable settlement of international questions, The great and general interests of peace. ---------------------------------------------------------"
20070513 "Mother Day March, Northampton" """Our sons (and daughters) shall not be taken from us to unlearn all we have been able to teach them of charity, mercy and patience. We women of one country will be too tender to those of another country to allow our sons (and daughters) to be trained to injure theirs."" -Julia Ward Howe, 1870 11:30 am gather at the Bridge St. School, Rt. 9 Northampton Noon - walk through downtowns - speakout at the Hestia Mural, Masonic Street Everyone is invited to reclaim the day! LET US SPEAK OF COURAGEOUS WOMEN OF PEACE & JUSTICE who have made a difference in your lives! Signs and banner of peace are welcome. See the PEACEABLE PLANET PUPPETS Hear the GREAT MAMA SPEAK! -plus the Raging Grannies. Need info? 413-256-1760 SPONSORS: Northampton Committee to stop the War in Iraq, The Raging Grannies, The Feet of the Sky Collective, Traprock Peace Center, Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives, American Friends Service Committee, Amherst Green-Rainbow Party, Code Pink, SAGE, Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Social Justice Committee, Progressive Democrats of America, Greenfield Community College Peace & Social Studies"
20070512 The Rising Tide Road Show is coming to Western Mass. "The Rising Tide Road Show's Climate Action Tour in Western Massachusetts: May 12th at Noon on the steps of the Unitarian Universalist Society downtown Northampton between Town Hall and Pulaski Park. The Rising Tide Road Show's Climate Action Tour uses music, theater, and multi-media presentations to address climate change and environmental justice. Its about the climate crisis, the new coal rush, direct action, debunking false solutions to climate change, anti-oppression, international resistance, and actions communities can take. The Road Show will travel the continent in a bus powered by recycled veggie oil, bringing the struggle for justice and sustainability to community centers, churches, and schools around the continent. For more info go to www.risingtidenorthamerica.org or email: enviroshow@valleyfreeradio.org"
20070512 "SING AND REJOICE! Conference May 11-13, Deerfield" "SING AND REJOICE! with Ruth Mobilia Heath May 11-13, 2007 If you just can't get enough singing, this weekend is for you. We'll sing our way from Friday through Sunday. Ruth is prepared to lead singing in a variety of genres, and encourages participants to bring songs to share with others and instruments to accompany. We'll sing boisterously, contemplatively, lovingly, worshipfully, joyously! We'll sing while walking, while doing chores. Using songbooks, our memories, and songs you bring, we'll share rounds, spirituals, Taiz, songs from musicals, African folk songs, Native American folk songs, Shape Note songs, children's songs, whatever participants are interested in. We'll focus on songs that lift the spirit, songs that have meaning for us on our spiritual path, songs that celebrate love and growth, songs that acknowledge the wonderful diversity of humanity, songs that get us through dark times, and songs that make us laugh! Ruth Mobilia Heath is a 25-year member of Concord (NH) Friends Meeting where the adults and children sing with gusto every week. She delights in all types of singing - from classical to folk, from kids songs to Taiz; from Shaker songs to South African Freedom songs. Among her musical adventures, she has sung in an auditioned Chorale for 20 years, started a women's weekly singing group, and has led the Worship Sharing Worshipful Singing group since retiring from leading singing with NE Junior Yearly Meeting during the 8 years she coordinated the program. Song feeds her spiritual life, brightens her dark days, and draws her closer to others. Facilitating group singing is her way to share her passion for vocal music. $40 deposit will reserve a space, and the balance may be paid at the conference. 413 774-3432. Registration, directions, information at http://ww.woolmanhill.org."
20070512 NOMINATE: Franklin Co. PEACE MAKER AWARDS DUE DATE EXTENDED: MAY 15 "NOMINATE A STUDENT in ONE-PAGE LETTER Each year the Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center invite neighbors and members of our school communities to name the most constructive peace making done by students in grades 9-12, living in Franklin County. One-page nomination letters are due to be post-marked or delivered by TUESDAY, May 15, 2007. Mail or deliver your letter to Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 During the past six years a great variety of exemplary students have been honored. These students spoke up for respect, intervened in potentially violent situations, participated in youth theater projects to increase understanding and tolerance, organized peace rallies, began a recycling program and revitalized a greenhouse, organized a discussion forum, raised money for victims of genocide, participated as skilled mediators in school settings, and provided other community service. It's been an inspiration to hear about their initiatives and hear students comment on the need to make a difference. The Interfaith Council and Traprock Peace Center honor students with five $100 awards annually and other cash awards, framed certificates, flowers, journals, refreshments, community recognition for their skill & care, and letters of recommendation. Interviews by reporters amplifies the work of these students. Planning is underway for an awards ceremony to be help in early June. This work is supported by donors to Traprock & the Interfaith Council of Franklin County, and of course by the encouragement of hard-working, conscientious faculty, staff and students in our public schools, and by visionary parents. "
20070511 The Rising Tide Road Show is coming to Western Mass. "The Rising Tide Road Show's Climate Action Tour will have two performances in Western Massachusetts: May 11th 7 p.m. at Food For Thought Books in downtown Amherst AND May 12th at Noon on the steps of the Unitarian Universalist Society downtown Northampton between Town Hall and Pulaski Park. The Rising Tide Road Show's Climate Action Tour uses music, theater, and multi-media presentations to address climate change and environmental justice. Its about the climate crisis, the new coal rush, direct action, debunking false solutions to climate change, anti-oppression, international resistance, and actions communities can take. The Road Show will travel the continent in a bus powered by recycled veggie oil, bringing the struggle for justice and sustainability to community centers, churches, and schools around the continent. For more info go to www.risingtidenorthamerica.org or email: enviroshow@valleyfreeradio.org"
20070511 HOUSE VOTES ON WAR PROFITS & SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING "Below find an action alert on the war funding bill the house will vote on later this week -- please adapt as you wish and pass it around. UFPJ strongly opposes this response to Bush's veto. We are producing talking points and further analysis of the bill, which will be posted on the legislative page of our website: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=type&type=100 The majority of people believe as we do, the Congress must act to bring the troops home. There will be a series of struggles in the next weeks to amend the over all Defense Department budget. UFPJ member groups need to find new ways to expand the voices being raised for Congressional action to bring the troops home. One bill won't end the occupation, but organizing mass pressure on the Congress will. ***** The House of Representatives is scheduled to vote on a rewritten funding bill for the war Thursday evening or Friday (May 10 or 11). The new bill provides $40 billion immediately for the war in Iraq and contains no timeline or goals for troop withdrawal. In addition, the bill attempts to coerce Iraq into opening up its vast oil reserves to U.S. and multi-national oil companies. The bill sets the stage for another confrontation with the Bush Administration on Iraq in July. The President will have to file progress reports to Congress before they will vote to release another $45 billion to extend the war through September. This is an unacceptable capitulation to White House pressure. While creating new political problems for the President, it allows him to continue the escalation and persist in policies that have already failed. The promise of another Congressional vote in three months is no substitute for effective action to bring the troops home. We cannot stand by while Congress plays games with the lives of U.S. soldiers and Iraqis. Call your Representative today. Call the Capitol switchboard and ask for your Rep's office: 202-224-3121 Tell them: Bring all the troops home now. Vote NO on the FY2007 Supplemental War Appropriation - Congress should stop funding this war. One of the benchmarks Congress has included is that the Iraqi government pass an oil revenue sharing law. I want Rep. X to understand that the law currently before the Iraqi parliament opens up Iraqi oil reserves to U.S. and multinational oil companies for their profit. It is opposed by the Iraqi oil workers union and the U.S. peace movement. Not sure who your Representative is? Click here to find out [http://capwiz.com/fconl/directory/congdir.tt Background: Although this two step approach represents progress -- by dragging out the funding process, Congress is obviously tightening the screws on the White House -- it also represents a continuation of the war. We have never supported a dime for this war, and we are not about to now. How does this bill differ from the bill the President vetoed? - the bill is divided into two bills - one that primarily funds the wars and occupations of Iraq and Afganistan, and another that primarily funds domestic programs - the war funding bill provides the full $95.5 billion for the wars in Iraq and Afganistan -- but only $40 billion will be released immediately. On July 13 the Administration must submit progress reports, congress will then vote on whether to release the remaining $45 billion. - there are no timelines, goals or deadlines for any troop withdrawals. The bill does contain a 'sense of Congress"" provision that for each Iraqi battalion certified as proficient, a unit of U.S. troops of comparable size should be withdrawn. - that second vote in July provides a sop to progressives who aren't paying attention: it promises a vote on a bastardized version of the Lee amenedment (restricting funding to the safe and orderly withdrawal of troops). But they have changed the amendment to allow huge loopholes to keep more troops in Iraq to kill and capture terrorists and to train Iraqi troops. Benchmarks: This bill is all about benchmarks -- holding the Iraqi government to benchmarks, rather than holding the Bush administration accountable for its failed policy of war and occupation. A key benchmark is requiring passage of an oil law, promoted in the media for its revenue sharing provisions -- but with a much darker side that would privatize Iraqi oil production and open up oil resources to multinational and U.S. oil companies. The bill, virtually written by U.S. oil companies is strongly opposed by Iraqi oil workers and most members of Iraq's parliament. UFPJ strongly opposes the oil law. For additional analysis, please visit: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?list=type&type=100 "
20070510 Emergency Rally - Amherst - No Degree for Andrew Card "This is in response to the university's decision to award a degree to Andrew Card, who set up the White House Iraq Group back in 2002 and led the U.S. to war. PLEASE FORWARD! EMERGENCY RALLY - NO DEGREE FOR CARD! THURSDAY, MAY 10, 12:30, WHITMORE ADMIN. BLDG, UMASS-AMHERST Graduate and undergraduate student leaders have called an emergency rally to demand that Chancellor Lombardi, University of Massachusetts President Jack Wilson and the Board of Trustees immediately revoke the offer of the honorary degree to Andrew Card, former White House Chief of Staff (2000-2006) and head of the White House Iraq Group. For more information, contact Jeff Napolitano: jeff@takebackumass.com (413) 320-6099"
20070510 "6:30 DIALOGUE: How Does Religion Help or Hinder the Cause of Peace?"" GCC downto" "Participate in A Circle of Dialogue on the topic"" How Does Religion Help or Hinder the Cause of Peace?"" Thursday, May 10, 2007 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. Downtown Campus, Greenfield Community College Join a community Circle of Dialogue to talk about the role of faith, personal values, religion and civic ideas in peacemaking. In dialogue circles of 8 to 12 people, we will express beliefs and listen to differences in an atmosphere of shared learning. Facilitators: The Interfaith Council of Franklin County The Peace Studies Department, Greenfield Community College For more information contact Sue Bowman at 413.772.6321"
20070510 "NOMINATE A HS PEACE MAKER, $100 awards" "Franklin County Peacemaker Awards: NOMINAIONS REQUESTED by MAY 12 Description: NOMINATE A STUDENT in ONE-PAGE LETTER Each year the Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center invite neighbors and members of our school communities to name the most constructive peace making done by students in grades 9-12, living in Franklin County. One-page nomination letters are due to be post-marked or delivered by May 12, 2007. Mail or deliver your letter to Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 During the past six years a great variety of exemplary students have been honored. These students spoke up for respect, intervened in potentially violent situations, participated in youth theater projects to increase understanding and tolerance, organized peace rallies, began a recycling program and revitalized a greenhouse, organized a discussion forum, raised money for victims of genocide, participated as skilled mediators in school settings, and provided other community service. It's been an inspiration to hear about their initiatives and hear students comment on the need to make a difference. The Interfaith Council and Traprock Peace Center honor students with five $100 awards annually and other cash awards, framed certificates, flowers, journals, refreshments, community recognition for their skill & care, and letters of recommendation. Interviews by reporters amplifies the work of these students. Planning is underway for an awards ceremony to be help in early June. This work is supported by donors to Traprock & the Interfaith Council of Franklin County, and of course by the encouragement of hard-working, conscientious faculty, staff and students in our public schools, and by visionary parents."
20070509 John Seed Evening Forum "Community Solutions to Global Warming. Climate Change: From Despair to Empowerment. An evening with John Seed from 7-9 pm, 2nd Congregational Church, Greenfield. Free. 6:30-7:00 Guitar & Voice by Pamela Wyn Shannon: Pastoral Songs Celebrating The Seasons, Botanica & Rural Rambling."
20070509 "John Seed: Community Solutions to Global Warming, GREENFIELD" "Community Solutions to Global Warming Climate Change: From Despair to Empowerment John Seed EVENING FORUMS Greenfield 2nd Congregational Church - Wednesday, May 9th 7-9 pm Amherst University of Massachusetts - Thursday, May 10th noon2pm Northampton Friends Meeting 43 Center Street - Sunday, May 13th 7-9 pm WORKSHOP S AT EARTHLANDS* May 12th 9:30am 5:30 pm & May 13th 9:30 am - 5:30 pm *Workshop Pre-Registration Required: earthlands@earthlands.org or 978-724-3428 Co-sponsors: Earthlands, Traprock Peace Center, 2nd Congregation al Church of Greenfield, Sirius Community, The Hampshire Interfaith Councils Environmental Task Force"
20070506 "Appeal for Redress, with Jonathan Hutto, SPRINGFIELD" "Talk by Jonathan Hutto, a Navy seaman and founder of the Appeal for Redress, an appeal to Congress to end the Iraq war from active duty military personnel (over 1700 signers to date). Topic: Opposition to the war from within the military. Contact: Sally Weiss (windyday32@earthlink.net) or Carl Moos (cjmoos@crocker.com) Co-sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, Arise for Social Justice, American Friends Service Committee and the Norhtampton Committee to End the War in Iraq. Date and location to be confirmed."
20070506 "Jonathan Hutto, APPEAL FOR REDRESS, 2PM, Springfield" "Sunday May 6, 2pm, Christ Church, Springfield Hear Jonathan Hutto, a Navy seaman and founder of the Appeal for Redress, an appeal to Congress to end the Iraq war from active duty military personnel (over 1700 signers to date). Topic: Opposition to the war from within the military. Contact: Sally Weiss (windyday32@earthlink.net) or Carl Moos (cjmoos@crocker.com) Co-sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, Arise for Social Justice, American Friends Service Committee and the Norhtampton Committee to End the War in Iraq. Christ Church is one block east of Dwight Street, off Chestnut (which is northbound), and just south of Edwards Street. Directions: From the NORTH, Use Exit 7 from I-91, marked ""Columbus Avenue, Springfield Center."" Turn LEFT at the first light (opposite Memorial Bridge) and go through TWO lights (crossing E. Columbus Ave. and Main St.). After the Civic Center (on your right), turn RIGHT onto Dwight St. Cross State St. at the next light, then get into the LEFT lane and reverse direction by driving around a lefthand curve. At the traffic light, youll go across State St. again, and Christ Church Cathedral is immediately on your right, at the top of the little hill. We share a driveway with the Quadrangle (Library & Museums Association), before the Cathedral building itself. Complete directions and link to a map at : http://www.christchurchcathedralspringfield.org/directions.html"
20070506 "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport! Description: There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070506 "6PM, CENTERING PRAYER: Deep Healing For the Soul" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Jeanne Douillard, 413-774-0215; handscapespotter@verizon.net Armand Proulx, 413-774-4355; armandp@crocker.com NEWSPAPER ARTICLE: (Greenfield, MA) Father Thomas Keating, currently residing at the Trappist Monastery in Snowmass, Colorado, and the inspiration behind the international Centering Prayer movement, will be speaking on Centering Prayer at the Second Congregational Church in Greenfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, May 6 from 6 pm to 8 pm. The talk is entitled Centering Prayer: Deep Healing For the Soul. This is an interfaith event to which all are welcome. Centering Prayer is a form of meditation for all. Adults, and yes, even children, can learn how to apply this simple method to enhance their daily lives. The world we live in is hectic and fear-filled. Come learn how to create a peace-filled place in your hearts. The two-hour event from 6 pm to 8 pm on Sunday, May 6th, which will include a talk by Father Keating as well as a 10-minute meditation practice session, will end with a question and answer period followed by a book signing and reception in the parish hall. A bookstore will also be available for those wishing to purchase books. For more information, please contact Jeanne Douillard at (413) 774-0125. The inspiration for Centering Prayer, which was developed by Father Keating and two other Trappist monks, sprang from an interest in eastern meditation traditions as well as the history of the Christian contemplative tradition. In the mid 1970s, when Father Thomas Keating, then abbot of the Trappist Monastery in Spencer, Massachusetts, began exploring the history of Christian meditation, the Reverend Armand Proulx, current pastor of Second Congregational Church in Greenfield, Massachusetts was a Catholic priest in the LaSalette Community and serving as chairperson of the Spiritual Life Committee of the Conference of Major Superiors of Men in the United States. Both men, along with a few others, became involved in presenting Centering Prayer to the larger community outside the monastery walls. Concerning the name of the movement, Father Basil Pennington writes the following in the introduction to Centering Prayer in Daily Life and Ministry, edited by Gustave Reininger. Centering prayer the name has certainly caught on. I can remember well when it first began to be used. It was at the first prayershop we did outside the monastic retreat house. There was a team working with me. In the course of this initial prayershop I quoted (Thomas Merton) frequently, using such quotations as The best way to come to God is to go to your own center and pass through to the center into the center of God. Father Armand Proulxbegan to call our Prayer of the Cloud Centering Prayer. Our traditional little method came home from the prayershop with a new name. In 1984, Father Keating founded Contemplative Outreach, an organization that promotes Centering Prayer to people all over the world. This organization acts as a support system for those who practice Centering Prayer. He has written dozens of books on the subject and travels widely, promoting and teaching Centering Prayer. He has regularly appeared on panels with the Dalai Lama and other religious leaders. Father Keating, a graduate of Deerfield Academy and Yale and Fordham Universities, has been engaged in dialogue with people of all faiths for many years. He is a member of the International Committee for Peace Council which fosters dialogue and cooperation among the world religions and a member of the Snowmass Interreligious Conference, a group of teachers from the world religions who meet yearly to share the experience of the spiritual journey in their respective traditions. The event at Second Congregational Church on May 5th crosses all religious lines. It is for anyone interested in finding a way to quiet themselves in a busy hectic world. Visit Second Churchs website for driving directions, www.crocker.com/~sccucc ----------------------------------------------------- From that ""peace-filled place in your hearts"" join us in speaking up for an end to the 'legalization' of torture by the US Congress. Join us in reaching out to youth to support their peace work, with your one-page nomination letter for a Franklin County, Massachusetts high school student to receive one of five $100 prizes - the Peace Maker Awards. The awards ceremony is a delight. Details to be announced. Letters are due to be post marked or delivered by May 10 to: Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342"
20070505 FIVE RIVERS COUNCIL Community Gathering "Second Five Rivers Council Community Gathering What: FIVE RIVERS COUNCIL OPEN SPACE When: SATURDAY, MAY 5, 2007 10:30-supper option at 7PM Bring lunch and perhaps a $10 donation? Where: Four Rivers Charter School, 248 Colrain Rd, Greenfield (north of Greenfield Community College) You are invited to attend the 2nd Five Rivers Council Gathering which promises to be an inspiring day of openness, sharing, empowerment, and genuine community that can lead to various forms of action. The day is designed to respond to the needs and desires that have been voiced in the monthly meetings of the Five Rivers Council since the October 2006 Inaugural Event, but you needn't have been at that event to come. The Theme of the day is ""How to make our local community Healthy, Equitable, and Sustainable.'"" We will be using a meeting process designed by Harrison Owen called ""Open Space Technology"" that wonderfully supports the pursuit of those activities for which there is passion and energy. You will be invited to consider what speaks to your heart about this theme and how you feel committed to act upon it. If inspired, you will be encouraged to announce and post your topic and to convene a 1 _ hour discussion around it. You don't need to be an expert, just willing to share your ideas with others who have a similar concern. The afternoon will be built around the offered topics, with multiple discussion groups running concurrently in three sessions. You can attend any groups to which you are drawn with the flexibility to move to a different topic group at any time. All that is required is that you show up with an openness to share, learn and choose how to act. You can read more about this approach at htpp:/openspaceworld.com/briefhistory.htm and at htpp://www.co-intelligence.org/P-Openspace.html. The Day: May 5, 2007 The Time: 10:30 am -7 pm with optional 7-9 dinner and social Place: Four Rivers School, 248 Colrain Rd, Greenfield Suggested donation: $10 o Bring a bag lunch. Beverages will be available. At 7 a simple dinner will be served with time to socialize and celebrate afterwards. Youth are welcome to participate. Please pre-register for childcare. We look forward to seeing you there and continuing to co-create our local community with intention Please register: NAME: ADDRESS E-MAIL PREREGISTRATION FOR CHILDCARE CHECK HERE IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE ON E-MAIL LIST MAIL TO FIVE RIVERS COUNCIL C/O CARLSON PO BOX 1263 GREENFIELD, MA 010302"
20070505 "Rachel Carson's 100th Birthday! JAMAICA PLAIN, MA" "Rachel Carson's 100th Birthday! Sat May 5 7:30pm JAMAICA PLAIN, MA Concert for Boston Climate Action Network & Celebration of Rachel Carson's 100th Birthday! Central Congregational Church, 85 Seaverns Ave. (half block from Green St. Station, Orange Line). With Magpie, Dean Stevens and Geoff Bartley. Tickets: $20, sliding scale, kids free. Come on the T and get $2 off! Directions: http:/www.centralcongregational.org. Reservations and info: 617-869-3014 and http://www.massclimateaction.org/boston.htm"
20070505 "Clamshell ALLIANCE Anniversary Party, Stories Sought, Boston" "It's been 30 years since the big occupation at Seabrook. This Saturday old clams in the Boston area are invited to a party at Robin's house, 79m-until late. Please email her for details at: rthompson53@comcast.net To the Village Square is a project collecting the wisdom of the Clamshell Alliance, needed as old reactors are running beyond design capacity. The Vernon reactor has requested a 20-year license extension, but catch 22 provides that on the very next day after a 20-year license extension is granted reactor owners can put in a request for another 20 years, and it can be approved with no public input! Don't you love the NRC -- the Nation's Real __________, posing as a Nuclear Regulatory Commission! --------------------------------- To reach To the Village Square, a project affiliated with Traprock Peace Center: http://www.clamshell-tvs.org E-mail: info@clamshell-tvs.org Clamshell-TVS PO Box 1554 Portsmouth, NH 03801-1554 Telephone: (978) 864-9494"
20070505 "Clamshell ALLIANCE Anniversary Party, Stories Sought, Boston" "Anniversary Party Saturday, May 5, 2007 in Boston Robin Thompson is having a party at her house at 7:00pm, near Newton Corner Contact her at rt@rthompson.net, 781-718-5153 for Address and to RSVP Pass the word and/or send her Contact Info Please bring Buttons,T-Shirts, Posters, Stories, Food & Drink We have already heard of at least one Western Massachusetts affinity group getting back together as the 30th anniversary of the 1977 Seabrook occupation approaches. If you are planning an affinity group reunion, please let TVS know. We would like to encourage you to share your collective memories with us, preferably on videotape and in response to four specific questions:? How did you get involved in the Clamshell? What?s a favorite Clamshell story? What do you think is the Clamshell legacy? What are your memories about the decision to change the 1978 site occupation to a legal demonstration?"
20070505 LEARN TO WIN! Legislative Training and Strategy Session "Learn the ins-and-outs of the Massachusetts legislative process. Gain experience lobbying, organizing and strategizing through a fun, hands-on workshop. Take action for a safer and healthier environment."
20070504 """On Poetry & Spirituality""" "A Panel Discussion with Poets Ifeanyi Menkiti, Judith Valente, and Charles Reynard The Lay Committee on Contemporary Spiritual-&-Public Concerns (the CSPC Committee) of St. Paul Parish, Cambridge, will hold the eleventh and final lecture of its series on Friday, May 4, 2007, 7:30-9:00 pm. St. Paul parishioner and Grolier Poetry Book Shop Owner/Proprietor, Professor Ifeanyi Menkiti of Wellesley College will moderate a panel discussion entitled, On Poetry and Spirituality. Guest panelists include noted poet and journalist, Judith Valente, and esteemed poet and judge, the Hon. Charles Reynard. This event will be held at St. Paul Parish, 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. A reception will follow."
20070504 "Nat'l WAR TAX RESISTANCE GATHERING, May 4-6, Sherborn, MA" "Nat'l WAR TAX RESISTANCE GATHERING, May 4-6, At the Peace Abbey, Sherborn, Massachusetts Refusng to pay for war starts with the individual, in our hearts and minds. ""I know what the money does, now, what am I going to do about it?"" War tax resistance has a long history documented by members of the Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters. This gathering is hosted by New England War Tas Resistance and the Peace Abbey, in Sherborn, MA. Organizers hope to be joined by representatives from Accion Colectiva de Objetores y Objetoras de Conciencia in Columbia. Friday evening and Saturday have an informal conference format with workshops and open discssions on a variety of topics. Many forms of war tax resistance are legal. Come find out how your neighbors are responding to the moral challenges of a world at war, often in the service of war profiteers. Come for all or part. $15 registration suggested for the entire week-end. Participants will be asked to help with preparation and clean-up of simple vegetarian meals. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. For details, see http://nwtrcc.org Contact: nwtrcc@nwtrcc.org 800 269- 7464 Hear Cindy Sheehan's appeal for war tax resistance and nonviolent revolution at http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20070504 "War Tax RESISTANCE Gathering, Sherborn, May 4-6" "National War Tax Resistance Gathering May 4-6 This Gathering brings together individuals just considering resistance, quietly dedicated resisters, and vocal organizers to learn from each other, strengthen our network, and inform our continued resistance whatever form it takes. You are invited to learn more about war tax resistance / refusal - at the Peace Abbey in Sherborn MA May 4-6. Resistance can mean simply speaking up to object to paying for war; war tax refusal can mean reducing your income to below taxable levels, bacause you can no longer continue to pay for murderous wars. For more information and registration form go to link below: http://www.nwtrcc.org/peaceabbey.pdf"
20070503 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, Springfield" "First Thursdays MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 7-8:30pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield. Planning 2007 Sacco/Vanzetti Night, August 23. Info: 567-3451, mailto:mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net."
20070502 "FREE CONCERT with EMMA's REVOLUTION, Colby College, WATERVILLE, ME" "Wed May 2 8:30pm WATERVILLE, ME Foss Dining Hall, Colby College. Sponsored by the Bridge, the Women's Gender and Sexuality Studies Program, and Student Activities. Free and open to the public! Info: Erica Ciszek at elciszek@colby.edu."
20070502 "MAY Day, MAY DAY, May is my MARATHON for Traprock." "MAY Day, MAY DAY, May is my MARATHON for Traprock. Traprock Peace Center has rented the brown house on Woolman Hill for 27.7 years. This summer Woolman Hill wants to expand, and we need to move. However you want advocate for peace, please how your dedication can attract other friends to become founders and supporters of a new Traprock. * MOTHERS' Day is the original peace holiday. Make a gift to honor your mother, your grandmother, or your great aunt. * Pledge a modest amount monthly and send it on the first of the month, or full moon. * Plan a spring tag sale with a neighbor and clean up for peace! * Plan a house concert -- split the proceeds between the musician and Traprock. Chose something you enjoy and plan a marathon. Collect pledges and invite friends to endorse you pledging $2 per hour or $3 per hour for ... a day full of singing on the street reading poetry at a cafe quilting at a church jumping rope at the Energy park dancing in the street -- have a block party! telling jokes by farmers market giving massages all morning playing theater games on community TV or making peach pies for impeachment. * Be delighted with your depth: Dig deep and write a check for $1,000. * Figure out how much your family spent on war through taxes last year and pledge that amount. Contributions to Traprock are tax deductible. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ * PLEASE NOTE: If Traprock organizes a fund-raising event, we must take out an insurance ryder for events off-site. If you organize yourself enjoying a usual hobby, and later give to Traprock, your own customary coverage should apply. Easy does it -- Our energies rise like sap in the spring. Our hopes for peace converge, like the swelling rivers. Our neighbors drive by and six cars honk at once for peace. Oh the times they are a changin!"
20070502 "A True History of Fake News, forwarded by PR Watch" "A True History of Fake News Source: Columbia Journalism Review, March/April 2007 http://www.prwatch.org/node/5981 Jon Stewart's parody news show may make him ""the most trusted name in fake news,"" but these days it ""comes at us from every quarter of the media,"" writes journalism professor Robert Love ""not just as satire but disguised as the real thing, secretly paid for by folks who want to remain in the shadows. And though much of it is clever, it's not all funny."" Love recounts some of the memorable frauds that have filled newspaper pages in the past: the New York Sun's Great Moon Hoax of 1835, Mark Twain's ""petrified man,"" and H.L. Mencken's fabricated 75th anniversary of the bathtub. More recently, he notes, video news releases and pundits-for-hire like Armstrong Williams have ushered in an era where new technologies make it ""easier to deliver the news and also easier to fake it,"" while ""falling circulation, diminishing news budgets, and dismantled staffs"" have given ""third-party players government, industry, politicians, you name 'em sleeker weapons and greater power to turn the authority of the press to their own ends: to disseminate propaganda, disinformation, advertising, politically strategic misinformation to in effect use the media to distort reality."""
20070501 "May Day IMMIGRANTs Vigil, Pittsfield, MA" "May Day Immigrants Vigil Berkshire County organizations Manos Unidas and the Berkshire Immigrant Center, together with other local immigrant advocacy groups, will hold a vigil on Tuesday, May 1st at Park Square in Pittsfield, MA from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. The event is part of the May Day National Mobilization to Support Immigrant Workers Rights and the ""Day Without Immigrants."" This is a planned day of action by numerous youth, labor, peace and advocacy groups across America to show solidarity and support for immigrant workers rights. Marches, teach-ins, and vigils will be held across the country in order to focus attention on the contributions made by our immigrant communities, to combat anti-immigrant sentiment, and to advocate for much-needed comprehensive immigration reform. The second annual Pittsfield vigil will include petition signing, dissemination of information on immigrants rights, planning and brainstorming for future actions, as well as street theater, kids activities, and tasty ethnic treats! Participants are encouraged to wear white t-shirts as a sign of participation and solidarity. The event aims to mobilize a strong contingent of supporters to show that the Berkshires is a diverse community that respects and appreciates peoples from all races, classes, and cultures. Manos Unidas is a grassroots, multicultural community empowerment organization founded in 2001 by local Latino and supporting community members. The organization works alongside Latino, immigrant, and other underrepresented community members to build a culture of ""beloved community"" that crosses borders of race, class, culture, gender, language, and geography. For more information, contact Anaelisa Vanegas, Manos Unidas/Hands United at 413-243-9121 or manosunidasorg@gmail.com. The Berkshire Immigrant Center provides citizenship assistance, immigration information, advocacy, referrals, and counseling to the growing immigrant communities in Berkshire County. The Center also sponsors monthly walk-in clinics for local residents to get free consultations with a qualified immigration attorney. The program is under the auspices of Berkshire Community Action Council and is funded in part by the Berkshire United Way, the City of Pittsfield, the Mass Bar Foundation, the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and the Citizenship for New Americans Program. The Center is located in the First Baptist Church at 88 South Street, Pittsfield. For more information about the Berkshire Immigrant Center, please call (413) 445-4881 or email info@berkshireic.com."
20070501 "MAY DAY IMMIGRANTS Vigil, Pittsfield, MA" "May Day Immigrants Vigil Berkshire County organizations Manos Unidas and the Berkshire Immigrant Center, together with other local immigrant advocacy groups, will hold a vigil on Tuesday, May 1st at Park Square in Pittsfield, MA from 4:00pm to 6:00 pm. The event is part of the May Day National Mobilization to Support Immigrant Workers Rights and the ""Day Without Immigrants."" This is a planned day of action by numerous youth, labor, peace and advocacy groups across America to show solidarity and support for immigrant workers rights. Marches, teach-ins, and vigils will be held across the country in order to focus attention on the contributions made by our immigrant communities, to combat anti-immigrant sentiment, and to advocate for much-needed comprehensive immigration reform. The second annual Pittsfield vigil will include petition signing, dissemination of information on immigrants rights, planning and brainstorming for future actions, as well as street theater, kids activities, and tasty ethnic treats! Participants are encouraged to wear white t-shirts as a sign of participation and solidarity. The event aims to mobilize a strong contingent of supporters to show that the Berkshires is a diverse community that respects and appreciates peoples from all races, classes, and cultures. Manos Unidas is a grassroots, multicultural community empowerment organization founded in 2001 by local Latino and supporting community members. The organization works alongside Latino, immigrant, and other underrepresented community members to build a culture of ""beloved community"" that crosses borders of race, class, culture, gender, language, and geography. For more information, contact Anaelisa Vanegas, Manos Unidas/Hands United at 413-243-9121 or manosunidasorg@gmail.com. The Berkshire Immigrant Center provides citizenship assistance, immigration information, advocacy, referrals, and counseling to the growing immigrant communities in Berkshire County. The Center also sponsors monthly walk-in clinics for local residents to get free consultations with a qualified immigration attorney. The program is under the auspices of Berkshire Community Action Council and is funded in part by the Berkshire United Way, the City of Pittsfield, the Mass Bar Foundation, the Berkshire Bank Foundation, the Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation, and the Citizenship for New Americans Program. The Center is located in the First Baptist Church at 88 South Street, Pittsfield. For more information about the Berkshire Immigrant Center, please call (413) 445-4881 or email info@berkshireic.com."
20070501 "Be the Change Conference ... on Industry & Ecosystems, May 1-3, HOUSTON, TX" "May 1 - 3 Be the Change Conference, Rice University, Houston, TX The Impact of the Current Industrial Philosophies on Ecosystems For more information please log onto www.bethechangeusa.net"
20070430 Clamshell Solidarity Demo + Pot-luck "Please call if you'd like to demonstrate on this 30th anniversary of the Clamshell alliance occupation of the Seabrook nuclear reactor site in NH. 1400 were arrested and held at an armory. Two weeks gave those arrested lots of time to organize. No new reactors have been built since. I want to be out on the street, 4:30-5:30. 6 PM Pot-luck at Traprock. Invite old clams? New clams welcome!! Share your story. RSVP 413 773-7427"
20070430 "30th ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEABROOK OCCUPATION, Clamshell Alliance" "April 30, 1977- 2007 Anniversary. Press release. April 5th, 2007 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2007 CONTACT: Tom Wyatt 978-544-3911, email: tom@clamshell-tvs.org Subject: Anniversary of Massive Nuclear Power Protest at Seabrook National No Nukes campaign that stopped the U.S. nuclear industry cold began at Seabrook Thirty years after their arrest for taking over the construction site of the Seabrook, N.H, nuclear plant, veterans of the Clamshell Alliance say nuclear power is still not a solution to our energy needs. Nuclear power plants werent safe thirty years ago and they arent safe now, says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks. Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction, said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. April 30, 2007 marks the 30th anniversary of the huge protest organized by the Clamshell Alliance in 1977. Over 1400 activists nonviolently occupied the Seabrook construction site, were arrested and held in NH armories for up to 2 weeks. This demonstration sparked the national anti-nuclear movement. The Seabrook Station nuclear power plant finally began producing electricity in 1990, but only after its owners declared bankruptcy and at only half the capacity and over ten times the cost of the original project. Nationally, no new nuclear plants have been licensed since then. A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story, says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for peoples safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy. The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come Americas voice. The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/ (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK http://www.worldfellowship.org/ www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution, said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters."
20070430 "Iraq and the Lessons of Vietnam, South Hadley" "April 30 Monday 7 pm Marilyn Young Iraq and the Lessons of Vietnam Or, How Not to Learn from the Past From the launch of the Shock and Awe invasion in March 2003 through President Bushs declaration of Mission Accomplished two months later, the war in Iraq was meant to demonstrate definitively that the United States had learned the lessons of Vietnam. This new book makes clear that the opposite is more true that U.S. foreign policy makers have learned little from the past. Celebrated historians Marilyn B. Young and Lloyd Gardner bring together the countrys leading historians of the Vietnam experience to consider how America has again found itself in the midst of a war in which there is no chance of a speedy victory or a sweeping regime change. Iraq is not Vietnam, the makers of war tell us, hoping we will forget. The writers in this volume insist that we remember, and in these thoughtful, sobering essays they explain why. It is history at its best, meaning, at its most useful. Howard Zinn, author of Vietnam: The Logic of Withdrawal, A Peoples History of the United States."
20070429 "NOON Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070428 "ACTV SPRING WORKSHOP, Media Outreach for Nonprofits, Amherst" "SPECIAL ACTV SPRING WORKSHOP for Grassroots Organizations and Area Non-profits Now is the Time: Alternative Media and Grassroots Organizations Date and Time: Saturday, April 28, 2007, 11:00 AM-3:00 PM. A light lunch will be provided. Place: ACTV Studios, 246 College St., Amherst, MA, 01002. Guest Instructor: Dr. Carlos Fontes, Professor of Communications, Worcester State College, Founder, Worcester IndyMedia, Member, Western Mass IndyMedia. Description: Grassroots organizations tend to think of alternative media like Amherst Community Television simply as a means to record events, but alternative media can be used as a much more powerful and effective tool. This workshop will introduce participants to several methods of using alternative media to strengthen an organization and help it achieve its goals. Drawing from concrete examples worldwide, the workshop will analyze, step-by-step, ways in which alternative media can be integrated into a campaign and used as an outreach tool. The workshop will begin with an overview of alternative media in the United States and worldwide, and the ways in which alternative media functions at the levels of small groups, organizations, communities and social movements. Next we will look at concrete examples of alternative media use, showing excerpts of various videos. After lunch, in the third section of the workshop, the participants and the workshop leader will brainstorm how alternative media can be used effectively in their own organizations. Workshop Fee: $10 (Regular Individual); $5 (Students and Seniors); $25 (Organizationup to 5 members may attend; this fee can be deducted from an ACTV organizational membership). To Register: please call Gretchen Saathoff, ACTV Office Manager, at (413) 256-1010. The workshop is limited to 16 people. For more information: contact Carlos Fontes (cfontes@worcester.edu) or Josna Rege (josnarege@comcast.net)."
20070428 "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA" "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am-NOON, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA From 11am-noon on Saturdays, Franklin County neighbors and Traprock friends gather to stand for peace. Some prefer to sit in silence, many like to chat, and some like to engage the public with ardent hope. Whatever your ways to make peace, all are welcome! This is a permitted vigil on the grass. We ask that no one hang signs on fences, sign posts, or in the trees, as per Greenfield directives. Drivers love a ""HONK for PEACE"" sign, (which we would generally not use in a residential neighborhood). Come speak up for peace! Come offer passersby a wave and a peace sign! You'll find us at the center of town, and at the center of your hopes on any good day."
20070428 Impeachment Resoulution - sample text "Resolution to Impeach Bush & Cheney WHEREAS, George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney have acted in a manner contrary to their trust as President and Vice President, subversive of constitutional government to the great prejudice of the cause of law and justice, and to the manifest injury of the people of California and the United States of America, by intentionally disseminating and propagating knowingly false and fabricated evidence regarding the threat from Iraq in order to wage an illegal war against a sovereign nation in violation of Title 18 United States Code, Section 371; and WHEREAS, George W. Bush further acted to strip American citizens of their constitutional rights in violation of the 4th Amendment to the US Constitution, by ordering the National Security Agency to conduct electronic surveillance of American civilians without seeking warrants from the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review, duly constituted by Congress in 1978, in violation of Title 50 United States Code, Section 1805; and, by suspending or denying the rights guaranteed by the Writ of Habeas Corpus by ordering infinite detention without access to legal counsel, without charge and without the opportunity to appear before a civil judicial officer to challenge the detention, based solely on the discretionary designation by the President of a US citizen as an enemy combatant, all in subversion of law; and WHEREAS, George W. Bush, in violation of the US Constitution Article I Section 1, overstepped his legal authority by the use of signing statements used to ignore or circumvent portions of over 750 Congressional statutes he brought into law, including an amendment to the 2006 Defense Appropriations bill outlawing the use of cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment of prisoners in custody of the United States , thereby conspiring with Richard B. Cheney to commit torture of prisoners in violation of the Federal Torture Act Title 18 United States Code, Section 113C, the UN Torture Convention and the Geneva Convention, which under Article VI of the Constitution are part of the supreme Law of the Land; therefore, BE IT RESOLVED that George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney, by such conduct, warrant impeachment and trial, and removal from office and disqualification to hold and enjoy any office of honor, trust or profit under the United States; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the California Democratic Party commit to move the Legislature of the State of California to act under Section LIII, Section 603 of the Jefferson Manual and the Hinds Precedents, which allow impeachment to be set in motion by charges transmitted from the legislature of a state; and that the State Legislature, having acted through resolution to cause to be instituted in the Congress of the United States, in concert with their oath of office to defend the United States Constitution, proper proceedings for the investigation of the allegations against George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney, shall then transmit a copy of this resolution and its adoption by the Legislature to the Speaker of the House of Representatives, under the great seal of the State of California, marked with the word Petition at the top of the document and containing the authorizing signature of the Secretary of State; and that the Speaker of the House of Representatives, in conjunction with the Constitutional duty granted the office, shall route the petition to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. Submitted by D. Joye Swan"
20070428 "Sustainable Energy Summit, Co-op Power+ at Smith, Northampton" "Co-op Power is co-hosting the 3rd Annual Sustainable Energy Summit, which is being held on Saturday, April 28th at Smith College Performing Arts Center & McConnell Hall. The Summit will provide a forum for community members and organizations to gather learn from each other and discuss the predominant energy issues that we are faced with today. We have some amazing guest speakers lined up for the summit! Richard Heinberg is one of the world's foremost educators on Peak Oil will speak on evidence of oil production peaking around the world and the ways local communities are working together to transition off of fossil fuels. Siegfried Finser is one of the founders of the Rudolf Steiner Foundation (RSF) and the author of the recently published book Money Can Heal. Finser will speak on money as a transformative agent in society, looking at how we can create community-ownership of the resources we depend on most. Alan Mulak is an experienced energy consultant who will walk university leaders and municipal leaders through the process of developing a sustainable energy plan. Gus Newport, the former mayor of Berkeley California and former director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative in Roxbury MA, will speak on race, class, and energy to help us all better understand how to build a just new energy system that benefits all people in our communities. The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and the Franklin Regional Council of Governments will present a Five Year Clean Energy Plan for 69 towns that has been developed using a participatory planning process in W. Mass. We have 5 innovative and thought provoking workshop tracks for the summit; Key Reasons for Clean Energy; Sustainable Energy Options for you Today; Energy, Race and Class; Sustainable Energy Options for Municipalities and University Leaders; Building Thriving Local Economies; and the Community Dialogue. The Community Dialogue track is a fresh idea that includes two sessions that will lean into some of the issues that are making it difficult for our communities to site new renewable energy generation including biomass, wind, and issues of size, ownership and land use. This is a participatory track that begins with a moch debate about the topic, presented by high schools students from around the region. The workshops will have interfaith clergy and elected officials who supply guidance and support to help find common ground between both sides of the presented topic. As an important business in the region with a commitment to renewable energy, we are asking The Bank of Western Massachusetts to join us as a sponsor of this work to build a renewable energy future for our region. We hope you will consider donating $1000 to pay for speakers and event expenses. Sponsorship benefits include: ?Your organization will be listed on at least three different materials as a supporter of the event. So far Smith College and the Mass Division of Energy Resources, Center for Ecological Technology, NESEA, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Franklin Regional Council of Governments, River Valley Market and Clean Water Action and Stan Rosenberg have signed on to cosponsor with us. We are asking organizations and individuals who would like to sponsor the summit to consider contributing in one or more of the following ways: ? Donate at one of the following levels to pay for the keynote speakers and direct expenses: ? Contributor, $1-$500 ? Supporter, $501-$750 ? Sponsor, $751-$1000 ? Sustainer, $1000 and beyond. ? Help bring people to the summit with invitations in your newsletters, list servs, meeting announcements, etc. ?Have a table in the exhibit hall. (A minimum $50 donation required). We hope you'll be able to support this important conference!. To sign up as an event sponsor or for further information contact me by phone or email. If I haven't heard from you in a few days I will call to follow-up and make sure you have received this email. I look forward to being in touch. Thank you for considering our request! Sincerely, Alyssa McKim, Event Coordinator alyssa@cooppower.coop 413-772-8898"
20070427 """OUTLAWED"" Film about TORTURE, Mt. Toby Meeting, Leverett" "The film, Outlawed: Extraordinary Rendition, Torture and Disappearances in the War on Terror, features the testimony of Khaled El-Masri and Binyam Mohamed, two men who have suffered these abuses at the hands of U.S. government agents and the agents of at least four other governments in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Outlawed, co-produced by a coalition of 14 human rights groups in the United States and in Europe, presents the real life consequences of the U.S. government's disregard for international legal instruments dealing with respect for fundamental rights. The film will be shown at the Mount Toby Friends meetinghouse, 194 Long Plain Road (Route 63), Leverett (driving directions here), at 7pm on Friday, April 27th. Free."
20070427 "Verdict in Iowa, THE OCCUPATION PROJECT" The eleven Iowans arrested Feb. 26 outside Sen. Grassley's Cedar Rapids office had their day in court yesterday. The eleven were part of VCNV's Occupation Project. Kathy Kelly from Voices for Creative Non-violence was a witness at the hearing. You can read about it by clicking the link below. http://www.schoolformoralcourage.com/cr11trial.html
20070427 "Film: CHERNOBYL HEART, Northampton" "Film: CHERNOBYL HEART, APRIL 27, 7PM at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA. Consequences of the 1986 reactor fire include displacement, disease, and fear. New England is threatened by reactors in Vernon, Vermont, Plymouth, MA, Seabrook, NH, Indian Point on the Hudson River just north of NYC, and by the Millstone reactors in CT. Traprock Peace Center celebrates the continuing work of our founders to prevent nuclear disaster. We celebrate the work of Frances Crowe and other neighbors creating this wonderful film series."
20070427 "Hearing cancelled - Message from Ritchard Sitcha, Confined at Plymouth Jail" "Dear friend of Richard Sitcha, (a captive 'detainee', charged with no crime) We just found out late Thursday afternoon that the appellate court has cancelled the hearing. The attorney received a letter from the court, which he confirmed by phone. The judges reviewed the briefs and the US Attorney's request to remand the case to the BIA (Bureau of Immigration Appeals) and decided to remand the case to the BIA. No hearing. The BIA consideration might wait years... While I struggle with this change and await further information from the attorney, I'm trying to ""live in a house of hope"" (like Richard does) and to believe that one door has closed but another has opened. Meanwhile we will explore the possibility of bail/bond in order to get Richard out of prison and amongst us. I will keep you informed. Meanwhile, Richard and a few other inmates at Plymouth County Correctional Facility will be confirmed in a ceremony by the Bishop on Saturday, April 28. (Richard was baptized while in a Catholic high school in Cameroon, and only recently has gone through preparation for confirmation.) Please hold Richard in your prayers. With hope, Suzanne for the Sitcha Defense Committee sent 4/18: Dear friend of Richard Sitcha: We invited Richard to send a message to all the beloved friends who have supported him, as his case will be heard in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York City on April 27. If you wish, you may write directly to Richard: Sitcha Richard, #39823, Unit E1, Room 210; Plymouth County Correctional Facility; 26 Long Pond Road; Plymouth MA 02360 from Suzanne Carlson for the Sitcha Defense Committee _____________________________________________________________________________ 12 April 2007, from Plymouth County Correctional Facility To my tireless and unconditional supporters: It has been three years and seven months that I have been held in different prisons by U.S. Immigration, without having been charged with any crime. Yet you have been so faithful and supportive that I realize that I couldn't have hung in for so long without you. Had your thousands of letters of support not fallen on deaf ears, I would have been freed. If freedom could be bought with money, you would have done everything to buy it for me. Please do not be discouraged; do not lose hope. Though a human heart cannot lean to your love for me, God's heart does. If human ears cannot hear the people's voice, God's ears do. God is love; God is compassionate and full of mercy. Through you God has shown me how much He loves me, how dear I am in His sight. I delight that these unwanted burdens have brought me countless blessings. I was informed that my case will be heard at the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in New York on April 27, 2007. Although I will be absent, represented only by my lawyer, I praise all of you who will show your support in court that day, with the very short time allotted for the hearing. I continue to believe in American justice, and that justice will be done in my case, and that I will be granted the freedom that I deserve. Also, I would like you to pray for me on April 28, 2007, for I will be confirmed by Bishop John Moolter [sp?] of Plymouth, in the Jail Chapel. I am not worthy in any way to pay back all the good deeds you have done for me, but you can be sure that your reward will come from heaven, and for that I pray. God bless all of you. Love and Peace, Sitcha RichardDear friend and supporter of Richard Sitcha, xxx The appeal hearing has been scheduled for 10 a.m. on April 27, (xxx CANCELLED xxx) to be heard by three judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in New York City (500 Pearl St. in Manhattan). Richard will not be in the courtroom (remaining in prison). The hearing is open to the public; anyone wishing to attend should contact Suzanne at 413-774-2112 or suzannec@crocker.com for more information and to coordinate our attendance and travel. Richard's attorney, Kevin Hoffkins, had submitted the appeal brief in May 2006; he will be given 8 minutes for oral arguments (the U.S. Attorney will also have 8 minutes for oral arguments). The judges will determine whether the laws (and Richard's rights) were violated by the Immigration Judge. We believe that we have a good case, since the revocation hearing accepted as evidence hearsay on hearsay (unreliable) or telephone conversation (unreliable); moreover the case should not have been reopened because the ""evidence"" was discoverable before the first asylum hearing. Only the recorded hearings and written briefs, plus oral arguments, will be considered. We hope that the court's decision will not be deportation; the support committee is pursuing contingencies if deportation is ordered. Most likely the case would be remanded to the BIA (Bureau of Immigration Appeals, where Richard's first appeal never got fully processed). Attorney Hoffkins wrote: ""I f the government wanted to rescind his asylum status, they would make a new petition to the immigration judge [Hartford]. They would have to submit their evidence all over again."" It seems that this could take a long time (and Richard has been imprisoned for over 3 1/2 years already). In the case of ""remand"", the support committee will continue to pursue bonding Richard out of prison, as several people have offered cash and equity for such a bail-bond opportunity to have Richard out in the community amongst us. Your support is most appreciated at this time: 1) Richard always welcomes letters: Richard Sitcha, #39823; Unit E1, Room 210; Plymouth County Correctional Facility; 26 Long Pond Road; Plymouth MA 02360. Please use the complete address or mail would be returned to sender. 2) Messages and donations to the ""Sitcha Defense Committee"", c/o Suzanne Carlson, P O Box 1263, Greenfield MA 01302; e-mail to suzannec@crocker.com 3) Prayer, meditation, reflection 4) Outreach to friends about Richard and his faithful witness to the God of Life throughout these 3 1/2 years of unjust detention. 5) Press releases to local media (the attorney and members of the Support Committee could be available for interviews) With appreciation from the Sitcha Defense Committee for your loving support of our brother Richard! Suzanne Carlson and Becca King, Greenfield MA; Pam Walker, Shelburne Falls, MA; Carl Doerner, Conway, MA; Lorena Dutelle, South Windsor CT; Albert Marceau, Hartford CT. Background: Trained in law, Richard Sitcha, now 45, fled Cameroon in April 2001 with the help of a priest after he had been arrested and tortured for revealing the governments role in the murders of nine youth (the Bepanda Nine). He was granted asylum here January 16, 2003. Following telephone calls to Cameroon which failed to verify Sitchas involvement, the INS summoned him to court September 18, 2003, revoked his asylum, and made him a part of Homeland Securitys Pilot Program of incarceration during adjudication. His first lock-down, incredibly, was with hardened criminals at Connecticuts maximum security prison in Osborn. There he was beaten so badly he had to be hospitalized, a circumstance that, along with language obstacles and insufficient legal service, contributed to failure of his appeal of the asylum reversal. Legal developments: The government has pressed hard to have him deported. His (first) habeas corpus motion was filed in May 2004 in Federal District Court in Springfield, nonetheless rejected on March 31, 2005 Judge Ponsor denied the governments motion for deportation, maintaining the stay of deportation pending appeal (until May 30, 2005). With expert assistance of the National Immigration Project, supporters continued to pursue the legal process, and managed to get the case returned to the Hartford District (under the Second Circuit Court of Appeals/New York), with a habeas motion and stay of deportation. Near the end of his year at Greenfields jail he had been denied the right to make phone calls to Cameroon needed for his defense. When all 30 detainees were transferred to eastern MA jails on March 31, 2005, Richard was placed in a cell overnight, naked and without a blanket, and kept in isolation for several weeks, then moved to different units within Plymouth County Correctional Facility, without Bible or contact lists, unable to make phone calls. Key supporter Lorena Dutelle (his American maman) has been able to visit him twice a week (through a glass on a phone for 30 minutes) since mid-April 2005, sometimes with another friend visiting at the same time. This was the second time Richard had been moved away from a strong community of support, but through visits and letters Richard has maintained a devoted following. Those of us who have known him -- variously as a member of Saint Anne Church, adviser to students on African affairs at Wesleyan University, or through prison visitations -- know him to be warm, gentle and intelligent, a devout Catholic and a model prisoner who has lent much support to other detainees; at the same time, his idealists view of American justice has been demolished. Perspectives: The interest of Cameroon in the return of one who revealed state secrets, and the eagerness of our government to deliver him, we suspect, is likely connected to the fact of Cameroons offshore oil and its natural gas reserves, oil company pipelines through Cameroon from Chad, and the Pentagons desire to establish a US military base in that country/region. Our State Department consistently reports the 22-year rule of President Biya violates human rights. All communications in the country are monitored by the government. These dots are rather easy to connect. The legal process will have to play itself out, The 887 people in the Greenfield area who petitioned members of Congress in 2005, and followed up with hundreds of phone calls to their MA offices, had not been able to move these officials to address the serious issues of repeated constitutional violations, assault and cruel and unusual punishment, the governments failure to provide materials during discovery, interference with Sitchas defense, denial of press interviews, blocking Sitchas acceptance in a third country and, should he be deported, not assuring that one of us accompany him back to Cameroon to seek guarantees for his safety there. Through 3 1/2 years of detention, this wonderful man from Cameroon continues to ""live in a house of hope"" (as Sarah Pirtle expressed in the song she wrote about him) and inspires others with his faith and humanity. Although he fled for his life from an abusive regime, leaving wife, two sons and extended family, community, meaningful work, and beloved culture, Richard has found -- through suffering the injustices of our ""homeland security"" system -- the true security of loving friends and community, both in Hartford-area and in Western Massachusetts."
20070426 "The Power of Dialogue, Watertown , MA" "The Power of Dialogue A Three-Day Workshop April 26-28, 2007 Location: Family Institute of Cambridge, Watertown, MA When conflict in the public sphere is expressed by devaluing, stereotyping, name-calling and demonizing, vital energy is diverted from constructive purposes. People become loyal to their viewpoint and denounce what they believe to be an opposing situation. In the process, they denounce people they might not even know. This can rupture the sense of community and conceal positive options for living and working together. Chronic polarized conflict is often grounded in differences in values, identities, or world views. It can arise in any work, social, or political context. This type of conflict is often resistant to conventional methods of intervention. These methods often involve negotiation, compromise and settlement, where underlying values, identities, or relationships are usually not considered. Dialogue, however, can be a transformative force because it goes directly to the ground where protracted conflict begins. It encourages people to articulate and understand their own and others values, identities, and relationships, creating openings for civility and respectful coexistence. As a result, new ground is created, where people can learn to work respectfully and constructively with differences. Through experiential exercises, an extensive dialogue simulation, presentations and demonstrations, participants will learn how to apply the key elements of PCP dialogue facilitation: Shifting communication and relationships - - not beliefs - - by: Creating conversational structures that prevent destructive debate and foster constructive dialogue Preparing a forum for new ways of speaking and listening through pre-dialogue contacts between facilitator and participants Partnering with participants in the planning of the dialogue to insure their commitment to and investment in the process Facilitating from a collaborative stance Reflection between participants and facilitators on the events of a dialogue to shape what happens next Group size: Registration is limited to 20 Fee: $375-$600 (sliding scale) Fee includes catered lunch and snacks for 3 days Faculty: David Joseph, MSW & Sallyann Roth, MSW CE Credits Continuing Education Credits The Power of Dialogue trainings are co-sponsored by the Family Institute of Cambridge (FIC) and the Public Conversations Project. FIC is approved to offer continuing education (CE) credits for Psychologists. PCP is approved to offer CE credits for Social Workers, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, and Marriage and Family Counselors. FIC maintains responsibility for the trainings. Total CE hours eligible: 18.0 per workshop. Registration: Please call 617-923-1216 x13 to register. Learn more at http://www.publicconversations.org or call 888-727-8326 x13."
20070426 "Chernobyl reactor spewed 80% of its contents, 1986" "One of the most pervasive myths about Chernobyl is that only 3% of the reactor core was released into the biosphere when the explosion occurred on April 26, 1986. Vladimir Chernousenko, Scientific Director of the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences' Task Force for the Rectification of the Consequences of the Accident, in his 1991 book Chernobyl, Insight from the Inside, dispels this myth (and a partial list of 20 others), citing, A more official view on `The Nuclear Accident in Block 4 of the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Station and the Safety of the RBMK Reactor' give[s] the following excerpts from an unpublished report by A.A. Yadrikhinskii, Nuclear Safety Inspection Engineer of the USSR State Atomic Energy Survey Commission (Kurchatov town, RSFSR February, 1988): . . . Radiation emission was no less that 80% of the core (with a total of 192 tons), which amounted to 6.4 x 10^9 Ci.[16] If we divide the figure by the population of the whole earth (4.6 x 10^9 people) then we get 1 Ci per person.[17] Choosing to ignore the facts about how we are collectively contaminating this Earth with lethal-to-all-life-doses of man-made nuclear fission products will ensure the cessation of billions of years of life exploring itself on this planet. It doesn't have to go down this way. ... See more at:: http://www.ratical.org/radiation/inetSeries/ChernyThyrd.html"
20070426 "Nuclear Industry Pins Hopes on Subsidies, PR WATCH" "Nuclear Industry Pins Hopes on Subsidies Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation, April 22, 2007 We are grateful for the work of dedicated people at PR Watch. For live links see ... http://www.prwatch.org/spin Around the world there are consultants, PR advisers and industry associations hyping nuclear power as a ""solution"" to global warming. However, they rarely mention the hidden costs. In a recent briefing for Wall Street analysts, the major U.S. trade association, the Nuclear Energy Institute, pointed to the need for government financial support such as loan guarantees to sustain the sector (PDF file). There are other subsidies, too. Paul Anthony, the CEO of the Australian electricity and gas retailer AGL Energy, pointed to two reasons why he thinks he'll never see nuclear power stations in his home country. ""Nuclear power stations are uninsurable,"" he told Alan Kohler, the host of Inside Business, ""so the insurer of last resort in all countries has to be the government."" Nor, he said, has any country ""effectively sorted out the long-term tail-end costs of holding redundant nuclear stations for the next 300 years."" Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe Center for Media and Democracy 520 University Avenue, Suite 227 Madison, Wisconsin 53703-4929 Phone: 608-260-9713 Fax: 608-260-9714 E-mail: editor@prwatch.org"
20070426 "Chernobyl, 21 years later" "Chernobyl, 21 years later. The death toll remains unknown. See photos taken by a woman who motor biked through the dead zone, carefully noting radiation levels, in order to not come out glowing. http://www.kiddofspeed.com/chapter15.html"
20070425 "TORTURE, RENDITION, BLACK SITES, Northampton, 7PM" "TORTURE, EXTRAORDINARY RENDITION & INDEFINITE DETENTION: WHAT WILL AMERICA STAND FOR?! Join a colloquium on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7 PM at Helen Hills Chapel, Smith College, 123-125 Elm Street, Northampton, co-sponsored by Smith College Department of Government & Lecture Committee and PVCAST, the Pioneer Valley Coalition Against Secrecy & Torture. The following speakers will be featured: Scott Langley and Sheila Stumph, two activists and speakers who went on the march to Guantanamo and also have been active in the ghost plane anti-rendition struggle in North Carolina. We expect their presentation of the political and moral struggle against the beast to be compelling; Buz Eisenberg, renowned Greenfield ACLU Cooperating Attorney and defender of Guantanamo Detainees; and Bruce Miller, Constitutional Law Professor at Western New England College, will join us. The panelists will address the social, legal and/or moral consequences of U.S.A. policies of labeling (as enemy combatants), indefinite detainment, torture and extraordinary rendition of persons of Middle Eastern origin who have been imprisoned in Guantanamo and numerous prisons and detentions centers around the world. A question and answer period will provide members of the audience an opportunity to more fully explore concerns raised. Light refreshments will be served in the basement community room following the program. Contact: Marty Nathan PVCAST at 413- 584-1079 Have you called Congress about torture? Thirty operators stand by each week-day until 6 PM, ready to connect you to your Rep and your Senators' offices: 202 224 - 3121 Together we make a difference. No more torture in my name. Close Aero. Stop the Torture Taxis."
20070425 "Spiritual Reflections on a Life of Social Action, Kehler & Corner, Amherst" "Talk by Randy Kehler and Betsy Corner You are cordially invited to a talk: Spiritual Reflections on a Life of Social Action A talk & discussion led by Randy Kehler and Betsy Corner Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at 7PM Jewish Community of Amherst, Small Sanctuary 742 Main St, Amherst Light Refreshments Smoke and Fragrance Free Environment A JCA Adult Education Program Free & Open to the public. Throughout their 31 years of marriage, Betsy Corner and Randy Kehler have been committed to active nonviolence as a method of bringing about a more just and peaceful world. Earlier, this commitment led Randy to refuse cooperation with the Vietnam War, for which he spent two years in federal prison in 1970-71. Together, Betsy and Randy have been long-time conscientious objectors to the payment of taxes for war. As a result, each year they have re-directed their federal war-tax dollars to homeless shelters, food banks, and victims of U.S. war-making. In 1989, this practice led to the seizure of their home, in lieu of taxes, by the U.S. Government and a subsequent 22-month nonviolent vigil inside and around their home that is the subject of a feature documentary film entitled ""An Act of Conscience."" Betsy Corner and Randy Kehler both have been actively involved in local community affairs for many years. Betsy has served on the Colrain Zoning Board of Appeals and was a co-founder of the Valley Community Land Trust with which she is still active. Randy has been an elected member of the Buckland-Colrain-Shelburne School Committee, co-founded the Franklin County CDC and the Traprock Peace Center. He is currently helping to establish the Franklin County-based Five Rivers Council. They have lived in Colrain for 29 years. Betsy is a community mediator with the Mediation and Training Colloborative in Greenfield. Randy has worked as a researcher, writer, and organizer for local and national non-profit organizations, including theTraprock Peace Center in Deerfield, the Nuclear Weapons Freeze Campaign, andthe Center for Responsive Politics. Daniel Ellsberg, who released the Pentagon Papers that helped to end the war in Vietnam, was inspired by Randy Kehler as indicated by the following paragraph from Ellsberg's autobiography: ""Might some action that risked prison help shorten the war? Obviously Randy thought so. That came close to being a good enough answer. Besides, I could have little doubt, from my own experience in the moment, that he was right. I had just felt the power of his action on my heart. As of this evening, I realized that I had the power and the freedom to act the same way."" The talk is jointly sponsored by the Spirituality and Social Change Interfaith Study Group of the JCA and by the ISIS Institute for Science & Interdisciplinary Studies of Hampshire College on a grant from the estate of Seymour Melman, Columbia University professor, leader in the SANE-Freeze anti-nuclear movement & activist for economic conversion of war industries. What is spirituality? What is social change? How do they inform each other? How do we cope with, understand and collectively struggle with the current local and global crises? These are a few of the questions that the Spirituality and Social Change Interfaith Study group has grappled with over the past four years since the group of social activists, led by Tom Wolff and Ted Slovin, started monthly meetings. We haven't answered any of these definitively but find the group a touch-point in our lives. Each year we have sponsored a more public talk by a spiritual/social leader - a rabbi, a Tibetan monk, a Christian activist - and found these inspiring. The Kehler & Corner event is the latest in this series. Contact Person: Tom Wolff at 413-367-0239"
20070425 The next CHERNOBYL will be FEDERALLY-APPROOVED: NRC RULING DISCUSSED "From: ""Russell 'Ace' Hoffman"" <rhoffman@animatedsoftware.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 12:38 PM Subject: The next Chernobyl will be federally-approved April 25th, 2007 Dear Readers, Tomorrow is the 21st anniversary of the start of a silent slaughter. Chernobyl kills to this day, and will continue to do so halfway to forever. The nuclear industry denies every latent cancer death, every leukemia, every heart ailment, every tumor of any sort. Even the unhappy souls who have survived, but whose lives have been ruined by Chernobyl, are denied the dignity of a valid reason for their depression. They are told it's all in their head. Tomorrow may ALSO be the start of ANOTHER Chernobyl -- ANOTHER round of silent slaughter. The disaster will creep up on us, amidst adamant official government denials from every country with a reactor of their own, whose reputation they will want to protect. It will creep up on us amidst weak media coverage by poorly-educated reporters, who will believe that their main function will be to prevent panic. And to some extent, they'll be right about that. Their time to say the right things, things that might have stopped the horror, will have past. Just like last time. Of course, next time, camera-phones will probably capture some of the tragedy as it unfolds. But even camera-phones and the Internet will not be able to show the horror, because of the odorless, colorless, tasteless nature of nuclear poisons, and because of the years-later pain and suffering of cancer, leukemia, and many of the other health effects, and because of the fierce heat which accompanies virtually ALL nuclear disasters and wafts the poisons high into the air, landing dozens or hundreds (or thousands) of miles away, making positive identification of the victims impossible. Such a disaster has become EVEN more likely, at least in America, because yesterday, in a brazen abdication of their responsibilities, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission ruled that new nuclear reactors will NOT have to be designed to withstand airplane strikes from ""big airplanes"" (Matthew Wald, New York Times). New reactors will NOT be required to be designed with true (but unaffordable and/or impossible) robustness. Instead, the nuclear industry will be allowed to come up with things like emergency dilution plans, so that any radiation released in an accident can be quickly diluted below the threshold for regulatory concern. To make this easier to accomplish, the regulatory limits will be temporarily raised after ANY accident, in order to accommodate the additional release of radioactive materials. If emergency dilution is not possible, then spreading the total radioactive release out over time will suffice. According to the NRC's philosophy, a month-long disaster, for example, is preferable to a two-day disaster, even if the total radioactive release and eventual health effects are expected to be virtually identical. The difference of about 28 days (in this example) can get you an operating license. But if nuke engineers cannot prove (to the satisfaction of the NRC) that they can stretch the ensuing accident out over a couple of weeks or months, then an UTTERLY UNWORKABLE plan of evacuation for the people living 5 to 10 miles around the plant will still suffice! And if THAT's not possible? Believe me, THAT's possible! There are reactors which now have millions of people within 30 miles of them, and tens of millions of people living within 50 miles. The fallout from a reactor accident could force the permanent evacuation of major cities dozens or even HUNDREDS of miles downwind of the plant. But as long as the 5 or, at most, 10-mile radius is considered rural, or has some exit routes, that's good enough for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to give out a licence to operate, or to continue to operate, a reactor. These alternative plans are called ""mitigation plans"" but really they are ALL just closing the barn door after the horses have gotten out. And these are the four horses of the Apocalypse we're talking about! Mean ponies. You don't want THEM getting out! But the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, with the one word ""practicable"" as in ""to the extent practicable"" has eliminated the need for new nuclear reactors to be designed safely. Period. Any fool in a large airplane can destroy a nuclear reactor, and the plant will have been designed LEGALLY as if the threat did not exist! New nuclear plants will also be vulnerable to ""inside jobs,"" missile attacks, ground-based attacks, and a thousand other risks. (Gee, they're going to be just like the CURRENT CROP of reactors!) Yesterday's vote by the NRC was characterized -- by the NRC staff -- as an additional step towards plant security in the wake of 9-11. Actually, it is just the opposite: It gives plant designers specific permission to ignore the realities of the world, giving them even more opportunities than before to commit genocide with federally-mandated immunity. Sincerely, Ace Hoffman Carlsbad, CA ************************************************* ** Russell ""Ace"" Hoffman, ** P.O. Box 1936, Carlsbad CA 92018-1936 ** (800) 551-2726 (U.S. & Canada) ** (760) 720-7261 (elsewhere)"
20070424 "PAT TILLMAN's death, Pvt. Lynch fictions EXAMINED by HOUSE Com." "House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Investigating the First Casualty of War, in Afghanistan and Iraq Source: Associated Press, April 20, 2007 ""Within hours of Pat Tillman's death, the Army went into information-lockdown mode, cutting off phone and Internet connections at a base in Afghanistan, posting guards on a wounded platoon mate, and ordering a sergeant to burn Tillman's uniform,"" reports Scott Lindlaw. The revelations about ""how the military sealed off information from all but a small ring of soldiers,"" following the death of former football star Tillman by ""friendly fire,"" come from documents recently obtained by the Associated Press. Tillman's family was not told of the circumstances surrounding his death for five weeks. According to Army officers, ""pulling the plug on base phones and e-mail"" is routine after soldiers die, to ensure that families are notified ""through official channels."" However, the clampdown following Tillman's death was unusual. On April 24, the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on the Tillman incident and ""misinformation surrounding the capture and rescue of Pvt. Jessica Lynch in Iraq."""
20070424 "PEACE MAKER AWARDS - NOMINATIONS FOR HS STUDENTS IN FRANKLIN CO, MA" "Every spring the Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center recognize the intentions, initiatives and achievements of high school students of Franklin County, engaged in peace & justice, conflict resolution, problem solving and/or building a culture of peace. We offer five $100 awards and other prizes. For six years we've recognized and celebrated all those nominated, with awards, framed certificates and our heartfelt aplause. Please write a one-page nomination letter describing the good works of students. Post mark or deliver your letter in April, or no later than Saturday, May 5, 2007 to: Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 The awards ceremony is slated for Sunday, May 20. Mark your calendar, and come be inspired by wonderful young people excercising initiative, creativity, skill, hope, talent, or perseverance of many different kinds. Again this spring we're looking for talented youth to perform. (Location to be announced.) This year we'd like to hear about younger students, too. Please copy and paste? THANK YOU FOR PASSING THIS ON!! Nomination letters are due -- by March 5, 2007"
20070424 "High School PEACE MAKER AWARDS, NOMINATIONS DUE SOON, for Franklin Co. students" "Every spring the Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center recognize the intentions, initiatives and achievements of high school students of Franklin County, engaged in peace & justice work, conflict resolution, problem solving and/or building a culture of peace. We offer **five*** $100 awards and other prizes. For six years we've recognized and celebrated all those nominated, with awards, framed certificates and our heartfelt aplause. Please write a one-page nomination letter describing the initiatives of students. Post mark or deliver your letter in April, or no later than Saturday, May 5, 2007. Please include (a) phone number(s) for the student(s) nominated so that we can contact them about the details of the awards ceremony. Mail your one-page nomination letters (for individuals or groups) to: Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 The awards ceremony is slated for Sunday, May 20. Mark your calendar, and come be inspired by wonderful young people excercising initiative, creativity, skill, hope, talent, or perseverance of many different kinds. Again this spring we're looking for talented youth to perform at the ceremony. (Location to be announced.) This year we'd like to hear about younger students, too. Please copy and paste? THANK YOU FOR PASSING THIS ON!! Nomination letters are due -- by March 5, 2007"
20070424 Core Group Meeting Core Group Meeting
20070423 "EMPIRE and the BOMB - Joseph Gerson, Amherst" "Monday 4/23, 7pm, Amherst Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst Empire and the Bomb: This concise history shows how the United States has used nuclear weapons to bolster its imperial ambitions. Leading nuclear specialist and peace campaigner Joseph Gerson explains why atomic weapons were first built and used--and how the United States uses them today to preserve its global empire. Any of us who have paid US federal taxes have helped build this arsenal. How will we prevent its use? 413 773-7427"
20070423 "Antiwar Demonstration - WKU - Bowling Green, KY" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 6, 2007 Contact: Cody Aldridge, Student organizer, at cody.aldridge@wku.edu. Make Noise Where You Stand: Anti-War Voices to be Heard at WKU Bowling Green, KY - April 23, 2007 A growing group of students, faculty members, and community members who are dissatisfied about the Iraq war are gearing up to make their voices heard. The war in Iraq is seen as an illegal occupation by many citizens and the international community. Students and community members are invited to gather on the North lawn of the Downing University Center (DUC) to demonstrate against the war on Monday, April 23, 2007. The demonstration will begin at 12:00 pm with no specific ending time. It will be a non-violent, peaceful assembly. Our main intention is to raise local awareness of the opposition to the war, as well as give a platform for community members to let their voices be heard. The demonstration is being sponsored not by an official organization but rather by a group of concerned citizens uniting together. The organizers feel it is time to let our government know that we are unhappy with the current war situation. Rather than driving to Washington D.C., we wish to make our voices heard from our own community. ""Our only hope today lies in our ability to recapture the revolutionary spirit and go into a sometimes hostile world declaring eternal hostility to poverty, racism, and militarism."" -Martin Luther King, Jr."
20070423 "EMPIRE AND THE BOMB - Joseph Gerson, Amherst" "EMPIRE AND THE BOMB A Talk and Discussion with Author Joseph Gerson Monday, April 23, 2007 7-9 p.m Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst 121 North Pleasant Street, Amherst About the Book: The United States is the only country to have dropped the atomic bomb. Since the A-bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, every U.S. president has threatened nuclear war. This concise history shows how the United States has used nuclear weapons to bolster its imperial ambitions. Leading nuclear specialist and peace campaigner Joseph Gerson explains why atomic weapons were first built and used--and how the United States uses them today to preserve its global empire. Gerson reveals how and why the United States made more than twenty threats of nuclear attack during the Cold War---against Russia, China, Vietnam, and the Middle East. He shows how such threats continued under Presidents Bush, Clinton, and George W. Bush. The book concludes with an appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons and an overview of the history of the anti-nuclear movement. Joseph Gerson is the Director of Programs of the American Friends Service Committee in New England---the principal Quaker peace organization in the United States. He is a leading figure in the U.S. peace movement. His previous books include The Sun Never Sets and With Hiroshima Eyes. Contact: Doug Renick at afsc@crocker.com for more information or 413 773-7427. Sponsored by: Western MA AFSC, Traprock Peace Center, SAGE, Social Justice Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst, Food for Thought Books, Anti-War Coalition at U. Mass, Pioneer Valley Interfaith Coalition, International Socialist Organization, Radical Student Union at U. Mass., C.A.N."
20070422 "NOON Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070422 Reverence for Life/ Music ?Youth "Sunday, April 22, 2007 Reverence for Life/ Music for Life? Youth in Concert for Global Healing/ Culminating in a Global Wave of Music Join the WAVE and be a part! Help BUILD the wave by passing this message on!! Sign up at www.reverenceforlife.org/music (People of all chronologic ages are invited to participate) Join in calling for: People to unite in service to their local and global neighbors, and in advocacy to: Abolish Weapons of Mass Destruction, Mobilize Tools of Global Healing Join in Celebrating: 50th anniversary of Dr. Albert Schweitzers April 1957 Declaration of Conscience that reverberated worldwide from Africa Earth Day 2007 (April 22): www.earthdaynetwork.org Global Youth Service Days 2007 (April 20-22): www.gysd.net Dr. Schweitzer believed that reverence for all life is the basis of all true ethics, that the idealism of youth holds the key to the worlds future, and that music has unique power to energize and renew the human spirit. These musical events will be an expression by the worlds youth, through the universal language of music, of the shared yearning of people for a safer and healthier world. To register a musical event, please use the web link below and click on Music Events. Each registered event will then be identified by a digital sunflower planted at the events geographical location on an interactive digital map of the world please help us fill that world map with sunflowers! For more information, visit www.reverenceforlife.org. June 16-19, 2007 Washington, D.C. National Grassroots Leadership Training Institute & National Advocacy Days 2007 National Grassroots Leadership Training Institute(June 16-17, 2007 - Washington, DC) Brit Tzedeks 2nd Grassroots Leadership Training Institute, Building our Political Movement for Israeli-Palestinian Peace, will take place the evening of Saturday, June 16 and all day Sunday, June 17, in downtown, Washington, DC. The Institute will bring hundreds of activists together from across the U.S. for an evening plenary and day of intensive workshops, trainings and networking opportunities on topics such as: Building a successful chapter in your city; Creating a Brit Tzedek presence in your local media, and bringing a pro-Israel, pro-peace message to your synagogues and organized Jewish community. Join us as we celebrate our growing movement, and strategize for continued success and growth. National Advocacy Days 2007 (June 18-19, 2007 - Washington, DC) Brit Tzedeks 3rd Annual National Advocacy Days begins on Monday, June 18, with a day of political briefings and trainings on the Hill from policy experts and government officials, followed by an evening reception with Members of Congress. On Tuesday, June 19, you ll have the opportunity to meet with your own Senators and Representatives and urge them to support our pro-Israel, pro-peace message! Registration will be available for each event separately or for both events at a discounted price. More details coming soon! For more information, contact Brit Tzedek v'Shalom, The Jewish Alliance for Justice and Peace?11 E. Adams Street, Suite 707?Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: (312) 341-1205 Fax: (312) 341-1206 info@btvshalom.org www.btvshalom.org"
20070422 "Rev. Billy + Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir, Brattleboro" "Reverend Billy and the ""Church of Stop Shopping"" Gospel Choir & ""Not Buying It"" Band Coming to Shelburne Falls and Brattleboro, April 21-22 Nationally-known playwright and performance artist Bill Talen, a.k.a. ""Reverend Billy,"" and his NYC-based ""Church of Stop Shopping"" gospel choir and ""Not Buying It"" band, will be bringing their anti-consumerist service of ""Fabulous Worship!"" to Shelburne Falls, MA, and Brattleboro, VT, on April 21-22. Known for their stop-shopping ""interventions"" at national chain stores, The New York Times reported that ""[Rev. Billy] has made himself a thorn in the paws of Walt Disney, Nike, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and any other chain he views as casually destroying the essence of neighborhoods."" Rev. Billy has been arrested for preaching the gospel of stop shopping at Disneyland and a court injunction forbids him from being within 250 yards of California's 1,481 Starbucks franchises. Starbucks_ advice to their store managers resulted in a paperback book by Rev. Billy entitled 'What Shall I Do If Reverend Billy Is in My Store?' A feature-length documentary film about Rev. Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping, entitled, ""What Would Jesus Buy?"", premiered in Austin, Texas, in mid-March of this year and is soon to be available in theaters nationwide. A book by the same title is soon to be released. ""Before Reverend Billy can be dismissed as yet another prankster-activist with a megaphone,"" wrote The NYTimes_ George Hunka of ""Reverend Billy_s Tent Revival"" at the South Street Seaport in NYC last year, ""one must note that there is something more here, far more. [His ""Revival""] projects an additional note of tragedy and loss: it reminds its audience that when large corporations decide to leave their imprint on local areas, neighborhood identity and self-sovereignty are destroyed."" Rev. Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping will be appearing at Memorial Hall Theater, Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st. They will be at The Church, 120 Main Street, Brattleboro, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. There will be a suggested donation of $10.00 at the door, though no one will be turned away. For further information about Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir, go to: www.RevBilly.com. For interviews, call Rev. Billy, at (718) 853-4025 or (646) 299-3019."
20070422 AMHERST EARTH DAY "AMHERST EARTH DAY Sunday April 22nd, 2007 Amherst Common 2 4 PM Options include: Interfaith Prayer Circle, Sacred Circle Dances, led by Ellen Kennedy and Rowan Scott Ellen and Rowan share their love and expertise of sacred circle dance brought from their years living Findhorn Community in Scotland Amherst Earth Day awards Tulip tree ceremony/giveaway Prayers for the Earth Mandala workshop/signing with Christiana Abel Christiana has studied with the Byakko Shinkoh Kai organization in Japan. Byakko is a Japanese word meaning, white light. Byakko Shinko Kai translates as ""White Light Association"". Byakko originated in Japan over forty years ago. It is an organization dedicated to world peace and raising the consciousness of everyone and every living being on earth. Its activities are rooted in the universal prayer for world peace, May Peace Prevail on Earth, advocated by the late founder, Masahisa Goi. The Fuji Sanctuary, in Fujinomiya Japan, is the headquarters of Byakko. Friends and supporters of Byakko have gathered at the Fuji Sanctuary for many decades to pray for the peace of the world, and to invoke prayers of gratitude and love to humanity as well as all living things on this earth. ALL WELCOME for more detailed information please contact Emilie 548 1068 emiliehamillton@yahoo.com"
20070421 "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am-NOON, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA" "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am-NOON, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA From 11am-noon on Saturdays, Franklin County neighbors and Traprock friends gather to stand for peace. Some prefer to sit in silence, many like to chat, and some like to engage the public with ardent hope. Whatever your ways to make peace, all are welcome! This is a permitted vigil on the grass. We ask that no one hang signs on fences, sign posts, or in the trees, as per Greenfield directives. Drivers love a ""HONK for PEACE"" sign, (which we would generally not use in a residential neighborhood). Come speak up for peace! Come offer passersby a wave and a peace sign! You'll find us at the center of town, and at the center of your hopes on any good day."
20070421 "Rev. Billy & ""Church of Stop Shopping"" Gospel Choir, Shelburne Falls" "Reverend Billy and the ""Church of Stop Shopping"" Gospel Choir & ""Not Buying It"" Band Coming to Shelburne Falls and Brattleboro, April 21-22 Nationally-known playwright and performance artist Bill Talen, a.k.a. ""Reverend Billy,"" and his NYC-based ""Church of Stop Shopping"" gospel choir and ""Not Buying It"" band, will be bringing their anti-consumerist service of ""Fabulous Worship!"" to Shelburne Falls, MA, and Brattleboro, VT, on April 21-22. Known for their stop-shopping ""interventions"" at national chain stores, The New York Times reported that ""[Rev. Billy] has made himself a thorn in the paws of Walt Disney, Nike, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and any other chain he views as casually destroying the essence of neighborhoods."" Rev. Billy has been arrested for preaching the gospel of stop shopping at Disneyland and a court injunction forbids him from being within 250 yards of California's 1,481 Starbucks franchises. Starbucks_ advice to their store managers resulted in a paperback book by Rev. Billy entitled 'What Shall I Do If Reverend Billy Is in My Store?' A feature-length documentary film about Rev. Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping, entitled, ""What Would Jesus Buy?"", premiered in Austin, Texas, in mid-March of this year and is soon to be available in theaters nationwide. A book by the same title is soon to be released. ""Before Reverend Billy can be dismissed as yet another prankster-activist with a megaphone,"" wrote The NYTimes_ George Hunka of ""Reverend Billy_s Tent Revival"" at the South Street Seaport in NYC last year, ""one must note that there is something more here, far more. [His ""Revival""] projects an additional note of tragedy and loss: it reminds its audience that when large corporations decide to leave their imprint on local areas, neighborhood identity and self-sovereignty are destroyed."" Rev. Billy and his Church of Stop Shopping will be appearing at Memorial Hall Theater, Bridge Street, Shelburne Falls, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 21st. They will be at The Church, 120 Main Street, Brattleboro, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 22. There will be a suggested donation of $10.00 at the door, though no one will be turned away. For further information about Rev. Billy and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir, go to: www.RevBilly.com. For interviews, call Rev. Billy, at (718) 853-4025 or (646) 299-3019."
20070421 Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx "Public Meeting: The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx Time and again, Marxism has been declared dead, and capitalism the final form of human fulfillment. Yet every generation--the workers of the great U.S. union struggles of the 1930s, student radicals in the 1960s, the millions who struggled to overthrow apartheid in South Africa, or those who joined the Solidarity movement in Stalinist Poland--has rediscovered the ""buried"" ideas of Marxism as a way to understand the world around them. The International Socialist Organization is sponsoring meetings around the country on ""The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx."" Join us for a discussion of Marx's legacy and how these ideas can provide a guide to changing the world. NYC Guest Speaker and Meeting Details: Lee Sustar is labor editor of Socialist Worker newspaper, and is a contributor to the International Socialist Review, New Labor Forum and the Znet and Counterpunch websites on unions, globalization, the economy, immigrant rights and social movements. He was the recipient of a 2003 Project Censored award. Saturday, April 21st Jackson Heights, Queens at 6:30pm Community United Methodist Church 81-10 35th Avenue (bet 81st & 82nd) 7 train to 82nd Street For more info, call (917) 319-7008 or email nyciso@hotmail.com"
20070420 "Film: THE IRON WALL, Northampton" "APRIL 20 at 7PM see: THE IRON WALL, Isreal's settlements, and now the Separation Wall, work against a vision for peace. 60 Masonic Street, Northampton Films are free. Discussion follows. Also ... APRIL 27 see CHERNOBYL HEART Consequences of the 1986 reactor fire include displacement, disease, and fear."
20070419 "Scott Ritter,""The Art of War for Waging Peace""" "Reservations are available for Thursday, April 19, to hear Scott Ritter in downtown Indianapolis, 6-8:30pm. Seating begins at 5:30. Discuss how the principles of waging war can be used to avoid tragic consequences for military personnel and civilians alike. $20 reserves your seat. Please plan to pay for your dinner at the restaurant, according to your preferences. A full range of options is available, including salad, seafood, pasta, burgers, and steak. A variety of beverages are available including beer and wine."
20070419 Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx "Public Meeting: The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx Time and again, Marxism has been declared dead, and capitalism the final form of human fulfillment. Yet every generation--the workers of the great U.S. union struggles of the 1930s, student radicals in the 1960s, the millions who struggled to overthrow apartheid in South Africa, or those who joined the Solidarity movement in Stalinist Poland--has rediscovered the ""buried"" ideas of Marxism as a way to understand the world around them. The International Socialist Organization is sponsoring meetings around the country on ""The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx."" Join us for a discussion of Marx's legacy and how these ideas can provide a guide to changing the world. NYC Guest Speaker and Meeting Details: Lee Sustar is labor editor of Socialist Worker newspaper, and is a contributor to the International Socialist Review, New Labor Forum and the Znet and Counterpunch websites on unions, globalization, the economy, immigrant rights and social movements. He was the recipient of a 2003 Project Censored award. Thursday, April 19th City College at 7pm NAC Building - Room 1/211 137th and Convent Avenue 1 to 137th or A,B,C,D to 145th For more info, call (917) 319-7008 or email nyciso@hotmail.com"
20070419 "World Can't Wait, Impeachment Forum, DC" "Join us this Thursday evening, April 19th, for an Impeachment Now! Roundtable Rocky Anderson, Mayor, Salt Lake City Anne Wright, retired US Army Reserves Colonel and US Diplomat Cindy Sheehan Where:All Souls Unitarian Church, Pierce Hall 1500 Harvard Street @16th Street N.W.(green line metro) When: 6:30pm-9pm The Bush administration is carrying out war crimes and crimes against humanity as you read this. A war of aggression in Iraq that is taking countless innocent lives, legalized torture, military tribunals which strip away the most basic of legal rights, warrantless spying, and now plans for attacking Iran being drawn up. This must be brought to a halt, and the Bush administration must be impeached for war crimes. Yet Congress, now with a Democratic majority, refuses to act in any meaningful way to stop the Bush regime, declaring that impeachment is ""off the table"", and recently approving $100 billion more for the Iraq war. It will be up to the people to mobilize massive resistance that demands Bush's impeachment for war crimes and crimes against humanity. World Cant Wait, DC 202-536-4313"
20070418 Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx "Public Meeting: The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx Time and again, Marxism has been declared dead, and capitalism the final form of human fulfillment. Yet every generation--the workers of the great U.S. union struggles of the 1930s, student radicals in the 1960s, the millions who struggled to overthrow apartheid in South Africa, or those who joined the Solidarity movement in Stalinist Poland--has rediscovered the ""buried"" ideas of Marxism as a way to understand the world around them. The International Socialist Organization is sponsoring meetings around the country on ""The Revolutionary Ideas of Karl Marx."" Join us for a discussion of Marx's legacy and how these ideas can provide a guide to changing the world. NYC Guest Speaker and Meeting Details: Lee Sustar is labor editor of Socialist Worker newspaper, and is a contributor to the International Socialist Review, New Labor Forum and the Znet and Counterpunch websites on unions, globalization, the economy, immigrant rights and social movements. He was the recipient of a 2003 Project Censored award. Wednesday, April 18th LaGuardia Community College at 2pm 31-10 Thomson Avenue , Long Island City 7 to 33rd or E, V, R to Queens Plaza Room TBA For more info, call (917) 319-7008 or email nyciso@hotmail.com"
20070418 "Wide-Angle Films - The DREAMS of SPARROWS, Amherst, 7PM" "Free films about global and national issues seldom seen in the U.S. media. Lively discussions follow. WELCOME & thanks to sponsors: American Friends Service Committee, SAGE, and Traprock Peace Center. This week see ""The Dreams of Sparrows"" (2005) After the capture of Saddam, DAFFAR'S search for the truth takes him through all walks of life in Iraq, into the arts and culture of Baghdad, drawing the viewer into powerful encounters with Iraqi painters, writers and filmmakers. As the film continues, the interviews veer towards the politics of occupation and resistance, concluding with the battle over Falluja and the devastating death of one of the crew members. In somber self interviews made following the production, the filmmakers reveal the dramatic changes in their beliefs caused not only by the situation in Iraq, but also by the process of documenting it. more >> ""Through the eyes of Iraqis, in ""The Dreams of Sparrows,"" we can finally divine what emerges from the war's digestive tract...From Baghdad's necropolis of slums and nightmarish refugee camps we travel with Daffar to its middle-class apartments, artists' hangouts, mosques and the headquarters of the Communist Party. This is a city of armed men and of stylish women nervously chain-smoking in their apartments; a city where children studying in a private school hold up crayon drawings and say, ""Here the tank is aiming at the helicopter, and they exchange shells and rockets."" - Tom Bissell, The New York Times Magazine (link) Hayder Daffar on MTV Suchin Pak from MTV News interviewed American producer Aaron Raskin and Iraqi filmmaker Hayder Daffar during his two month publicity tour of the US. link Hayder Daffar and Aaron Raskin on CNN Insight, Jonathon Mann from CNN's Insight, and Kianne Sadeq from CNN's Baghdad Bureau, put together a great 14 minute piece on The Dreams of Sparrows. See short videos: http://www.harbingerpro.com/h_press.html?f=2 http://www.harbingerpro.com/h_press.html?f=3"
20070418 "Scott Ritter & former Congressman Andy Jacobs, INDIANAPOLIS" "As Indiana National Guard members face call up for offshore deployments to Iraq, Veterans for Peace Indiana Chapter #49 invites you to discuss: U.S. Policy in the Middle East: Target Iran / The Role of Congress Hear Scott Ritter US Marine, Gulf War Veteran and former UNSCOM Weapons Inspector and Honorable Andy Jacobs Korean War Veteran and former Indiana Congressperson These veterans discuss the buidl-up toward war with Iran, and what Congress is and isn't doing about it. Ritter warns that aircraft carrier battlegroups will have maximum potential for an attack on Iran's nuclear reactor from March through June. One hundred and three US nuclear reactors could become targets if the US (or Israel, using US weapons) attacks Iran's reactor. In Ritters book, ""Target Iran"" he examines the Bush administration's regime-change policy and the potential of Iran to threaten U.S. national security interests. Honorable Andy Jacobs, Jr. refused pay increases while serving in the House of Representatives. Ralph Nader says, ""Andy Jacobs is the conscience of the House."" Will Congress protect the interests of ordinary people, or promote the interests of profiteers? Jacobs' book, ""1600 Killers"", gives an insiders view of Congress. These speakers could help citizens save lives, of soldiers and civilains, here and abroad. Moderator: Pierre Atlas Political Science Professor and Director of Franciscan Center for Global Studies at Marian College Wednesday April 18, 2007 7-8:30 pm At the General Pershing Room of the Indiana War Memorial on the corner of Michigan and Meridian St., in downtown Indianapolis. Please enter from Michigan Street/North Entrance. A dinner with guest speakers is available nearby by reservation for $35 at 5:30. Make advance reservations soon at http://www.grassrootspeace.org. Details will be emailed to you. Reservations for a dinner in Indianapolis on Thursday evening, on the topic, ""The Art of War for Waging Peace"" Sponsored by: Indianapolis Peace House & Plowshares, Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Traprock Peace Center. For more information contact Charlie Wiles in Indianapolis, (317) 466-0114 or Sunny Miller in Deerfield, MA (413) 773-7427. http://www.amazon.com/Target-Iran-Houses-Regime-Change/dp/1560259361 http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/1889388041/ref=sib_dp_bod_ex/103-0617784-1345458?ie=UTF8&p=S004#reader-link"
20070417 "Oil War? WE'RE NOT BUYING IT, THIS WEEK -- EVERYWHERE" "We are not buying it! boycotting consumerism from tax day to earth day. This week from April 15 through April 22 Pamela and I are participating in a national event to stop the war effort in Iraq. In order to bring economic pressure on this administration, and to show solidarity of the will of the majority of Americans, we will not be making any purchases, or in my case, only purchases for business necessities. No money will be spent on personal items of any kind including food, gas, or anything else. We are hoping that we can send a strong signal to our leaders that as a nation we are tired of this ""Oil War"" and that we are prepared to sacrifice on a personal level if necessary. We would like to extend this message to as many people as possible. Please help end this immoral war by letting our politicians know that ""We Are not Buying It"" anymore. This effort was organized by wearenotbuyingit.org"
20070417 "IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION HEARING, Greenfield" "IMPEACHMENT RESOLUTION HEARING At Franklin County Chamber of Commerce 395 Main Street, Greenfield Meeting Room Tuesday, April 21, 2007 7 P.M. This is Greenfiel- residents-only opportunity to make official public comment on a resolution asking Congress to impeach President George W. Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney. Eddie Evans has collected over 130 recognizable town signatures by petition and submitted them."
20070416 "CALL CONGRESS, WEEKDAYS UNTIL 6PM, 202-224-3121" "Congress comes back to DC this week, to vote for more money for killing. Is your community still paying for war while librarians lose jobs, soldiers lose legs, and children lose lives, homes & families? Is there a worse form of racism than war? There's something to call about every week. Please tell your friends how easy it was. 202 224 - 3121 Thirty operators stand by to connect you. Offices of Senators and Reps are open until 6 pm. Find 2 people who will find 2 people ... 2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2x2= 1,000,000 people, Each of us has 2 Senators and 1 Rep. so please make 3 calls right at least. Help pass it on 20 times and you might disturb the spending spree passing borrowed blood money to Blackwater, Bechtel, ExxonMobile, Halliburton, Brown & Root, etc. Come to DC - HONK FOR PEACE! Watch for news of Ann Wright coming to western Mass this week."
20070415 "Noon Peace Vigils - Amherst, Cambridge, Newburyport!" "There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070415 "Holocaust Memorial Service, Greenfield" "The Interfaith Council of Franklin County presents the annual Holocaust Memorial Service on Sunday, April 15th 7pm, at Temple Israel, 27 Pierce Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts. This year our community addresses the recent spray painting of swastikas at a public landmark in western Massachussetts, and embrace committment to community as the answer to oppression."
20070414 W. MASS SOCIAL FORUM - INVITATION TO PLAN & PARTICIPATE "Western Massachusetts Social Forum Invitation to participate! April 14-15, 2007 University of Massachusetts, Amherst Do you believe that theres something seriously wrong with current policies and institutions that cater to the interests of big business and bankers - policies that favor the rich and hurt or, at best, ignore ordinary folks and their communities? Do you believe that Another World Is Possible? If so, then we invite your participation in the Western Massachusetts Social Forum, April 14 -15, 2007 at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA. Some people have asked, Why UMass? Why not make it more accessible for folks from disadvantaged communities in Springfield and Holyoke? The issue of location was long debated. We finally agreed to hold the Forum at UMass for the following reasons: 1) UMass is the flagship public university in the state and should be regarded as a public resource and space. 2) Its centrally located in relation to Springfield/ Holyoke and Greenfield 3) Availability of good facilities at minimal cost. The WM Social Forum is a local edition of the World Social Forum (WSF) and we adhere to its Charter of Principles. Social Forums are both ongoing processes and open spaces to discuss, reflect, debate, share, exchange, inspire, celebrate, strategize and mobilize in the belief that Another World Is Possible, one that puts people and planet before corporate profits. We come together in the belief that the current conservative model (neoliberalism) that dominates the world is not working. Neoliberal globalization is a model that caters to the interests of big business and bankers. Its hallmarks are growing inequality, deepening poverty, tax handouts and de-regulation for powerful corporations, cutbacks in social programs, privatization of water, schools, etc. and environmental destruction. Divisions of race, ethnicity, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, religion and so forth are exploited in order to undercut a unified movement against neoliberal globalization. You or your organization can participate in the following ways: 1. Attend the WM Social Forum Please fill out and send in the registration form below. 2. Organize a workshop/performance/discussion/ activity Consider collaborating with other groups. Please fill out the Workshop/Activity registration below. We will use the information to track the range of topics, groups, and strategies for change. 3. Get involved in organizing the WM Social Forum The WM Social Forum process is in motion many groups have been working together for months to widen the circle and we invite you to join in this important work. Please visit the website to see how you can get involved www.westernmassafsc.org/wsf/wsf.html. If you want to talk to someone please email or call Maya Winfrey (413-772-8898, maya@cooppower.coop) or Doug Renick (afsc@crocker.com, 413-584-8975). W. Mass. Social Forum - Registration Form You must register for the WM Social Forum in order to do a workshop/activity. Send to AFSC, 140 Pine St., Florence, MA 01062 or e-mail afsc@crocker.com COPY THIS TEXT AND SEND IT IN. Name: Name of Organization that you work with or area of work/activism: Brief description of organization (if applicable): Brief description of members or constituency (if applicable), e.g. people of color, poor people, LGBT, women, immigrants, cooperatives, etc. Attendance: 0 Sat & Sun, April 14 &15 0 Sat, April 14 0 Sun., April 15 Street Address: City, State, Zip: Phone: E-Mail: Free childcare is available, but you must register in advance. Do you need childcare? 0 Yes 0 No Number of children ___ List ages of children _____________________________ Registration Fee: Individual (sliding scale $5-25) $___________ no one will be turned away for lack of funds Organization (sliding scale $25-skys the limit) $___________ Additional contribution in support of WM Social Forum $___________ Total (Please make checks payable to: CPE / WM Social Forum) $___________ WORKSHOP/ACTIVITY SUBMISSION Send to AFSC, 140 Pine St., Florence, MA 01062 or e-mail afsc@crocker.com Considerations for organizing a workshop/activity: In the spirit of encouraging local to global thinking, anti-oppression work, and action, we ask that you consider including the following if you can: How does global capitalism (neoliberalism) affect your work or present reality? How does your work take into account race/ethnicity/nationality, class, and gender? What do you see as the most promising strategies for action and organizing? PART I (required information) Workshop title Facilitators/Presenters/Performers Brief description of content Workshop/activity format we encourage cross-organization collaboration and creative ways of learning and exchange. 0 Talk/presentation 0 Participatory workshop 0 Caucus 0 Facilitated Discussion 0 Performance 0 Exhibit 0 Other, please specify __________________________________________________ Date and time preference (well do our best to accommodate your prefs): 0 Sat morning 0 Sat afternoon 0 Sun morning Technological needs We urge you to supply your own tech. if possible. We cant promise that well be able to meet all the tech. demand, especially the data projector/laptop. 0 TV/DVD/Video player 0 Data projector/laptop 0 Other _________________ Tracks In the interest of making it easier people to find topics that theyre interested in, workshops/activities will be grouped in broad categories called tracks. We can add additional tracks if theres sufficient demand. Check off as many as are applicable. We will cross list workshops that fall under multiple tracks. 0 War/Militarism/Peace (e.g. Iraq war, War/Peace, Non-violence, Prisons & Martial systems, state-sponsored terrorism, police brutality, race & military, conflict resolution, mediation, non-violent communication and diplomacy.) 0 Economic Justice (E.g. Imperialism, Neoliberalism (for definition see: www.westernmassafsc.org/wsf/wsf.html ), Water privatization, Military and prison economies, National/local budgets & Taxes, Wal-mart, Corporate abuse/accountability, Race & poverty, Predatory lending, Unions, Underground economy drugs, Economics of migration, Community economic development, Cooperatives, Land trusts, Community supported agriculture.) 0 Human rights (e.g. Civil rights, Economic rights, Indigenous issues/rights, Immigration, Race & Gender, Democratic rights, Prisons, Torture) 0 Culture/Spirit/Wisdom (e.g. Media, Advertising/Consumer culture, Cultural rights & struggles, Cultural activism, Individualism vs Solidarity, Spirituality and Activism, Faith based allies, Spirituality and respect for the earth, Transforming consciousness, vision and values for a new global civilization) 0 Environment/Sustainability (e.g. Natural resources, peak oil, global warming, environmental racism, green living, bio-regions, genetically modified crops, endangered species, health and pollution, sustainable technology, renewable energy) 0 Our Common Wealth/Natural and Social Resources (e.g. Government, Democracy, Participatory democracy, Accountability, Social welfare, Education, Environment/resources, Healthcare, Arts, Media, Sciences, Care Economy (caring for children, elderly, etc.) 0 Other, please specify ________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ Please tell friends Traprock helped you find this connection. PART II - Additional questions (optional) Answering the following questions is optional. These questions are meant to give us a better idea of the range organizations, strategies, challenges that will be represented in the workshops/activities please answer the following questions: 1. What is the mission of your organization? 2. What are your current programs/projects? 3. What have your successes been? What strategies have you found to be most effective? 4. What lessons have you learned about programs/projects that werent so successful? 5. What do you see as the most critical opportunities and challenges. See you there!!!"
20070414 W. Mass. SOCIAL FORUM SCHEDULE DETAILS - 9am-10pm "W. Mass. Social Forum - 9am-10pm SATURDAY April 14 & 15, 2007 at U-Mass, Amherst near the Fine Arts Center endorsed and co-sponsored by over 30 area groups including Traprock Peace Center. 9:00-9:30 Registration coffee/tea School of Management - (SOM) lobby 9:30-10:40 SOM 137 Welcome ---------- 10:45-12:15 Workshops A ---------- ----------- 1:15-2:45 Workshops B ----------- ---------- 3:15-4:30 Workshops C ---------- 4:45-5:45 - Reconvene in SOM 137 - People Power & Next Steps 5:45-7:00 Dinner served! 7:00-10:00 - Celebration/Performance - Mahar Auditorium 9:30-10:40 SOM 137 WelcomeIcebreaker - Raging Grannies/Youth Uniting at the World Social Forum - A global Movement - Agustin Lao-Montes Preview of the US Social Forum, Atlanta, GA - Alice Lovelace, National Lead Organizer, USSF WMSF - Aims Track Key: EJ = Economic Justice; HR = Human Rights; ES = Environment/Sustainability; WP = War/Militarism/Peace; CW = Common Wealth, CA = Culture/Arts/Spirit Workshop ---------- 10:45-12:15 Workshops A ---------- A-1 SOM Rm 117 Targeting Hunger: What we can do to Achieve community Food Security - Andrew Morehouse, Tasha Moultrie, Food Bank A-2 SOM Rm 118 Another World Is Here: Lessons from the Real World W. Mass. Economic Alternatives Network A-3 SOM Rm 119 Reducing Toxic Chemical in Our Communities Tina Clarke, Clean Water Action & A.J. Juarez, Mass Public Health Assn. A-4 SOM Rm 123 Healthy Food, Community, and Sustainability Ryan Voiland, Red Fire Farm, Helen Scharber, Center for Popular Economics A-5 SOM Rm 124 Econ 101 - The Basics of Neoliberalism - Dale Melcher, Umass Labor Center, Heidi Garrett-Peltier, Center for Popular Economics A-6 SOM Rm 125 Inside 'N Out Out Now A-7 SOM Rm 126 Uncommon Conversations Paula Green & Olivia Dreier, Karuna Center Workshop A-8 SOM Rm 127 Organizing Against Genetic Engineering at Massachusetts Town Meetings - Ben Grosscup, NOFA/Mass Social Action 12:15-1:15 Lunch - brown bag, please bring your own (Radicals might break the mold and share food.) ----------- 1:15-2:45 Workshop B W ----------- B-1 SOM Rm 117 Bringing the Federal Budget Home Anita Dancs, National Priorities Project Workshop B-2 SOM Rm 118 An Introduction to the Israeli/Palestintian Situation - Joel Dansky, DeAnne Riddle, Middle East Peace Coalition B-3 SOM Rm 119 It's Time to Get Yourself a Union - Jon Weissman, WMJwJ; Jerry Friedman, labor historian; David Cohen, UEW; Jessica Levy, Student Labor Action B-4 SOM Rm 123 Teaching students about war John Fitzgerald, Historians Against the War B-5 SOM Rm 124 Building Community Economies in the Pioneer Valley Janelle Cornwell, Karen Werner, Ted White, Community Economies Collective B-6 SOM Rm 125 How to Support Your Young Revolutionary & 101 Things Not to Say to Adults - Youth Leadership in the Arts B-7 SOM Rm 126 Simbolos de un Mundo Nuevo (Symbols of a New World) Manos Unidos B-8 SOM Rm 127 ? 2:45-3:15 Free Form Break !! ---------- 3:15-4:30 Workshops C ---------- C-1 SOM Rm 117 Why we do not need the death penalty in Mass., the USA and the world, Bob Lawson, Mass. Citizens Against the Death Penalty C-2 SOM Rm 118 A Revolution in Money and Banking (from the Bottom Up) Chris Lindstrom, E.F. Schumacher Society C-3 SOM Rm 119 The Real Costs of War W. Mass Chapter of Veterans for Peace C-4 SOM Rm 123 Building Community Owned Assets Lynn Benander, Co-op Power & Larry Union, Northeast Biodiesel C-5 SOM Rm 124 Responding to The War Against Nature: Direct action and community based action in defense of the planet D.O., Jean Grossholtz, Tina Clarke C-6 SOM Rm 125 Mini-Help Increase the Peace Project Three local youth HIPP trainers C-7 SOM Rm 126 80 Years of Organizing: Mistakes made and lessons learned Susan & Rene Theberge, SAGE C-8 SOM Rm 127 4:45-5:45 SOM 137 - Reconvene! Step up Improv for Truth on Tap is Participatory Theater for Social Change - Sunny Miller & Ann Wright Reflections on the day & what's ahead on the program (open space intro & sign-up) On the supper break, spell out with our bodies, all together now, ""IMPEACH!"" Also, photograph your group in special colors - 14 or more people needed to emphasize your theme: Women in black, CodePink, Healthcare-not Warfare White, Blue collar, Orange to End Torture, close Guantanamo! etc. Outdoors on our way to supper, and in the halls of higher education, we are standing for justice, and laying down our lives of comfort and privilege to join in solidarity for peace, justice and a culture of harmonies on Earth. 5:45-7:00 Dinner - will be catered by Earthfoods !! YUM Declare your next steps at dinner? 7:00-10:00 Get Social, Step out - Celebration/Performance - Mahar Auditorium ----------- SUNDAY April 15, 2007 ----------- 9:00-9:30 Registration, coffee/tea 9:30-10:00 Welcome & Intro icebreaker Introducing 'Open Space Technology' - a process where participants self-organize sessions based on the issues that they are passionate about. ---- Come and go as you please during this session, 10:00 - 11:45 ----- Proposed topics: Dissent & Democracy: Col Ann Wright resigned after 29 years of military and foreign service in objection to the illegal war on Iraq. She has written about a long history of dissent from within governments. We can reach out with this info, to neighbors working in government, in the military, in universities and in high schools. Story Telling and Strategies for Social Change Liana Foxvog & Raul Matta, STORY Anarchist Organizing reVoltaire: Anarchist organizing in the Pioneer Valley Radicals at Work Lynn Williams, Joe Phillips, Solidarity & the Rank-and-File Youth Project War Tax Resistance - Building Commitment to non-cooperation with war, torture & genocide - there are a wide variety of ways to resist war taxes. What fits your life? Workshop leaders needed. 12-1:00 Next steps & Closing ceremony: US Social Forum, Wmass Movement Building As you leave you may want to attend all or part of the AMHERST PEACE VIGIL, NOON - 1:00. Pay your respects to neighbors reaching out to the public, rain or shine, since 1979? Stop by, & 'HONK for PEACE!'"
20070414 "Medical Consequences of War in Iraq, Springfield, MA" "The Veterans Education Project, Physicians for Social Responsibility and the Springfield Vet Center are offering a workshop on Saturday, April 14th on the Medical Consequences of the War in Iraq. 9-4:30 at Christ Church Episcopal Cathedral, 35 Chestnut Street, Springfield, MA. Free and open to all (donations are gratefully accepted) learn more about the physical and mental impact of the Iraq War and how medical professionals, counselors, veterans, and military families are treating and coping with the resulting medical problems. A flyer is attached. Please post this or share it where appropriate."
20070414 "PEACE VIGILS, 11-NOON, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland." "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA From 11am-noon on Saturdays, Franklin County neighbors and Traprock friends gather to stand for peace. Some prefer to sit in silence, many like to chat, and some like to engage the public with ardent hope. Whatever your ways to make peace, all are welcome! This is a permitted vigil on the grass. We ask that no one hang signs on fences, sign posts, or in the trees, as per Greenfield directives. Drivers love a ""HONK for PEACE"" sign, (which we would generally not use in a residential neighborhood). Come speak up for peace! Come offer passersby a wave and a peace sign!"
20070414 "Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters, Greenfield, MA" "Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters will be on the street from 9-noon on Main Street, at Green Fields Market, our local co-op grocery. Ask your questions about war tax reisistance. Non-cooperation is an option. As Juanita Nelson says, ""If you decide this is important, you'll find a way to do it."" Greenfield, MA"
20070413 "W. Mass. Social Forum April 13-15, UMASS, AMHERST" Save the dates.
20070413 "Film, THE GREAT TURNING: FROM EMPIRE TO EARTH COMMUNITY, Northampton" "April 13: THE GREAT TURNING: FROM EMPIRE TO EARTH COMMUNITY Northampton Committee to end the war in Iraq brings you this positive view of humanity's prospects as it outgrows its ability to ignore its problems. Fridiay Films are at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton. Also, on APRIL 20 see : THE IRON WALL Isreal's settlements, and now the Separation Wall, work against a vision for peace. and APRIL 27 see: CHERNOBYL HEART, Consequences of the 1986 reactor fire include displacement, disease, and fear."
20070413 "Alternatives to Empire: Latin American Solidarity Conference, 4/14-15; Chicago I" "Alternatives to Empire: Latin American Solidarity Conference, 4/14-15, CHICAGO US grassroots solidarity activists will be joined by activists & organizers from Latin America & the Caribbean to plan, evaluate, & celebrate the growing US Latin America solidarity movement. Participants will exchange information & develop action plans; art & culture will be a strong component of the conference. Sponsored by the Latin America Solidarity Coalition, www.lasolidarity.org"
20070412 Panel of Iraq Vets Against the War - UMASS "What: Panel of Iraq Vets Against the War (IVAW) on the case for ""Troops Out Now!"" When: Thursday, April 12 at 7PM Where: UMass Campus Center room 911-915 Join anti-war veterans for a panel and open discussion on the case for immediate withdrawl from Iraq and Afghanistan. IVAW represents the front line of troop resistance to U.S. imperialism today, and the voices and experiences of active duty soldiers and veterans are vitally important to the project of rebuilding an anti-war movement here at home that can challenge wars for oil and empire abroad, and give confidence to larger numbers of soldiers who wish to resist the war machine. This meeting is sponsored by the Campus Anti-War Outreach Caucus of the UMass AWC, and the UMass International Socialist Organization."
20070412 "Interfaith Summit for Immigrant Justice, BOSTON" "Please join us from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the State House for the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition's 11th Annual Immigrants' Day at the State House, the largest advocacy day in Massachusetts. This year we are bringing together faith communities and advocacy organizations from across the state to bring awareness to the issues facing Immigrants in Massachusetts. Come to hear some of the Commonwealth's highest profile religious leaders speak about immigrant rights from 10 Am to 11AM, then join us for workshops and visits to your legislators from 11 AM to 1 PM. For more information please call (617) 350-5480 ext. 212."
20070412 "Immigrant's Day at the State House, BOSTON" "On April 12, 2007, MIRA will bring together faith leaders and organizations from across the state for the Interfaith Summit for Immigrant Justice. The purpose of this summit is to expand understanding, support and advocacy for immigrant members of congregations and communities. Go to http://www.miracoalition.org for more info!"
20070412 "Iraq Veterans Against the War / film ""Sir, NO Sir!"" Smith Col." "Iraq Veterans Against the War speakout and film screening of ""Sir, No Sir!"" Thursday, April 12 7 pm Smith College Seelye Hall 102 Drew Cameron from Iraq Veterans Against the War will speak and answer questions, followed by a screening of the anti-war film ""Sir, No Sir!"" contact: resisting@riseup.net or (413)585-6718"
20070411 What's Happening in Venezuela? "WHAT'S HAPPENING IN VENEZUELA? Come find out! Speaker reports back from Venezuela. WHEN: Wednesday, April 11, 6:00 PM WHERE: West Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez is widely credited as being a leading voice of widespread international opposition to Bush-led imperialism around the world. Chavez is a hero at home, and was just re-elected with over 60% of the vote. Rhode Island resident Shane Jones recently visited Venezuela, and he reports on the ""revolutionary process"" taking place there and its global significance. Shane will touch on topics including: -What economic policy changes has Chavez made, and what may be to come? -What is the role of community councils in Venezuela? -What are the possibilities of growing left-wing regional alliances between Chavez's government and that of other new leftist leaders, such as Bolivia's Evo Morales and Ecuador's Rafael Correa, in resisting U.S.-led imperialism? -What is life like on the streets in Caracas today?"
20070411 "Restoring a Bridge between Israelis and Palestinians, Hampshire College" "The Alexander River Restoration Project as a Bridge between Israelis and Palestinians Talk by project planner Amos Brandeis Wednesday, April 11, 4:30 p.m., Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College ** Palestine and Israel: Roots of Conflict, Prospects for Peace Talk by Norman Finkelstein Wednesday, April 11, 7:30 pm, Student Union Ballroom, University of Massachusetts"
20070411 "The Witness a Moving Play about Being Homeless, Greenfield" "Striking The Balance: The Meaning of Homelessness in Our Lives A single performance of the extraordinary one-person play The Witness by the Faithful Fools of San Francisco, on the east coast for only a week, will be held at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church (399 Main St., Greenfield) on April 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm, sponsored by All Souls UU Church and the Interfaith Council of Franklin County. The public is invited. A free will offering will be collected to help cover expenses and to benefit the Faithful Fools street ministry in the tenderloin district of San Francisco. The plays material is likely to be interesting to older teens and adults. The Witness, written and directed by renowned playwright Martha Boesing, tells of a good-hearted young womans journey from kindness to enlightenment and compassion, through the hard streets of poverty and homelessness. The play draws on two primary sources: stories from the on-the-street Catholic and Unitarian Universalist ministry of the Faithful Fools http://www.faithfulfools.org/, and the ten Ox-herding pictures of the Zen Buddhist teachings about the steps to self-awareness. Sarah Weidman, the actress for this performance, has trained with Tina Packers Shakespeare and Company in Lenox, Massachusetts, the San Francisco Mime Troupe, and Augusto Boals Theater of the Oppressed. She also teaches third grade in East Oakland, California. After the performance, discussion will be led by Rev. Kay Jorgensen, the Unitarian Universalist minister who co-founded the Faithful Fools in 1998 with Carmen Barsody, a Roman Catholic nun. The mission of the Faithful Fools is to be a ministry of presence that acknowledges each humans incredible worth, that shatters myths about those living in poverty, and that discovers on the streets our common humanity through which celebration, community and healing occur. As part of their ministry the Faithful Fools lead street retreats several times a month. During the retreats, which have been attended by hundreds from all over the United States, people from all walks of life are invited to bear witness to the poverty and deprivation on the streets, and to engage in personal reflection and action. It is difficult to be reserved and objective about a play as inspiring and overwhelming as The Witness, and I hereby give up any pretense of that. Simply put, this play is one of those rare occasions when art serves the higher purpose of making the world a better place for all of us. --Ellen Danchik, Street Spirit, October 2002."
20070411 "AI Group 12 shows film, ""The Road to Guantanamo"" Amherst" "Please come to the film The Road to Guantanamo in conjunction with Amnesty International's campaign on torture. The film is a ""terrifying first-hand account of three British citizens who were held for two years in the U.S. military prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba without any formal charges ever made against them. You can read more about the film at http://www.roadtoguantanamomovie.com. This house screening is on Wednesday, April 11th at 7 p.m. at Fanny Rothschild's at 26 Morgan Circle, Amherst. Directions here; 413-687-8036/549-0945 Please come to view and discuss this important film; refreshments will be served. Warm regards, Amnesty International, Amherst Group 12"
20070410 "ISREAL/PALESTINE EVENT, Knowledge is the Beginning, HAMPSHIRE COL. Amherst" "ISREAL/PALESTINE EVENTS ** Knowledge is the Beginning Film followed by a talk with Miriam Said. Film about a joint Palestinian Israeli-youth orchestra created by Edward Said and Daniel Barenboim. Tuesday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., West Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College ** =================="
20070409 Immigration - Welcoming the Stranger "Prophetic Hospitality: Welcoming the Stranger. Workshop 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church, Amherst, 165 Main Street. Learn about immigration issues and how people of faith can respond. View video ""Dying to Live"". Led by Rev. Loren McGrail and Luis Alvarenga. Focus on militarization of the border; upcoming legislation; May 1 Day of Solidarity; The New Bedford Raids - what we learned and how we can help; and The New Sanctuary Movement."
20070409 "Mystical Activism: Active Mysticism: Paki Wieland, Northampton, MA" "Mystical Activism -Active Mysticism: Paki Wieland, Northampton resident, will share stories of her recent experiences in the intentional community, Auroville, India. In the Parlor of 1st Churches, Main Street, Northampton."
20070409 "BLACKWATER: The Rise of the Most Powerful Mercenary Firm in the World, S. Hadle" "JEREMY IS A TERIFIC SPEAKER -- not to miss!! Date/Time: Monday, April 9, 7 pm Odyssey Bookshop 9 College Street South Hadley, MA 01075 (413) 534-7307 odysseyjeg@aol.com www.odysseybks.com Event: Jeremy Scahill will read from and sign his new nonfiction book, Blackwater: The Rise of the Most Powerful Mercenary Firm in the World. Meet Blackwater, USA, the world's most secretive and powerful mercenary firm. Based in the wilderness of North Carolina, it is the fastest-growing private army on the planet. Blackwater protects the top US officials in Iraq, yet the public knows almost nothing about their quasi-military operations, which range from the blood-soaked streets of Fallujah to rooftop firefights in Najaf to the hurricane-ravaged US gulf to Washington DC. Jeremy Scahill, a correspondent for Democracy Now! and a frequent contributor the The Nation magazine, is an unembedded international journalist. Jeremy Scahill's expos̩ of the Blackwater mercenary firm forcefully demonstrates the grave dangers of outsourcing the government's monopoly on the use of force.-- Joseph Wilson, former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq More info at: http://www.blackwaterbook.com See his video at : http://www.thenation.com/doc/20070402/scahill_vid"
20070408 "Sunday Peace VIGILs -- NOON in Amherst, Cambridge & Newburyport, MA - COME HONK" "There has been a vigil on the Amherst Common on Sundays for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign or banner, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea or lunch afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world. Here's a simple place to start. More Peace Vigils: In Cambridge, MA - Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street. Also on Sundays in Newburyport, 12-1 pm, Market Square in Newburyport If you have a sign and a car, you can use it as a sun-shade this summer, and have it handy for spontaneous vigils and demonstrations. Everywhere you park, your message will be seen. Seeing citizens take action spontaneously suggests that, ""The Times they are a changin'!'"""
20070407 "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA" "Saturday PEACE Vigils - 11am, Greenfield, Northampton, Sunderland, MA From 11am-noon on Saturdays, Franklin County neighbors and Traprock friends gather to stand for peace. Some prefer to sit in silence, many like to chat, and some like to engage the public with ardent hope. Whatever your ways to make peace, all are welcome! This is a permitted vigil on the grass. We ask that no one hang signs on fences, sign posts, or in the trees, as per Greenfield directives. Drivers love a ""HONK for PEACE"" sign, (which we would generally not use in a residential neighborhood). Come speak up for peace! Come offer passersby a wave and a peace sign!"
20070407 "A Day of Theatrical Protest, Mount Holyoke College, S. Hadley" "Marking the Fourth Anniversary of the US War in Iraq: A Day of Theatrical Protest Saturday, April 7, 2007 2-5 pm Blanchard Campus Center, MHC An informal coalition of MHC students, staff, faculty and valley community members are organizing a day of theatrical protest, information-sharing and civic vitality on Saturday, April 7 in Blanchard Campus Center at 1 pm in response to the four years of sustained military force in Iraq. This April 7th event is a prelude for a planned Town Hall to harness and amplify the activist impulse for peace and justice work on campus. Beginning at 1 pm and taking place in three separate spaces in Blanchard, three short dramatic pieces will be performed. The audience will be guided on a tour of each of these three performances. Throughout the space, tables and art will articulate the work of the activist community, offering information and opportunities to take action. Following the performance, the entire audience will be united in the Blanchard Great Room for feedback and discussion. Student, staff, faculty and community representatives will follow to share information and activist opportunities on campus and throughout the valley. Drawing from student groups, such as SCA, faculty and students from Theater Arts, Gender Studies and Critical Social Thought and more, the event invites members of the MHC community not only to attend, but also to participate in the performances as well as to share activist work by securing a table."
20070406 "Film at M.E.F. ""Crude Impact"", Northampton, MA" "Northampton Committee Announces Screening of ""Crude Impact"" Friday, April 6 ""Crude Impact"" explores humanity's dependence on oil, highlighting the consequences for local cultures, other species, and the environment. It also explores the question of what will happen as the oil runs out. The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq is sponsoring a free screening of ""Crude Impact"" on Friday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. The event is free. The venue is accessible. Discussion will follow. For more information, call the contact listed above or visit our web site at http://northamptoncommittee.org."
20070406 You know you are living the way of peace when ... "A GIFT OF SPRING You know you are living the way of peace when three things are present: 1. Your actions harm no one and benefit everyone. You experience joy in knowing that your daily actions support life as a whole. You have fulfilled your duty to become part of the evolution of the planet. 2. You remember your true purpose for being here. You have the satisfaction of expanded possibilities in finding your authentic self and truth. Your unique path is opened to you and you alone. 3. You belong to the community of peace and wisdom. You have the satisfaction of having no enemies. You are at home in the world. The rest of the human family is part of you. Deepak Chopra from his book ""Peace is the Way"" May the Spirit of light and love richly bless you and those you love at this time of new birth, John & Elizabeth Staley, Williamstown, MA"
20070405 """Nonviolent Conflict Resolution: from Schoolyards to War Zones"", Ashfield" "Dear friends, I thought you might be interested in a talk to be given this coming Thursday evening in Ashfield. It should be fascinating. Pat Patfoort is a good friend and former colleague of Mary Link, who will be hosting Pat while she's in this part of the U.S. You can check out her web site (see below) for more information. Hope you can join us! Randy ""Nonviolent Conflict Resolution: from Schoolyards to War Zones"" A talk by Belgian-Flemish anthropologist, educator, and peacemaker Pat Patfoort Thursday evening, April 5th, 7:00 p.m., Wellspring House, #284 Main St., Ashfield. Pat Patfoort is the co-founder and director of the Fireflower Center for Conflict Management in Brugge, Belgium. The author of numerous books and articles, Ms. Patfoort has lectured at universities throughout Europe and the U.S. Applying her own unique theory of conflict transformation, she has been a teacher/trainer with children and parents, families, students and teachers, and in workplaces and prisons. She has also facilitated dialog and reconciliation projects in the Caucasus, Kosovo, Rwanda, the Congo, and Senegal. Her talk is open to the public. All are welcome and admission is free. Donations to help defray Ms. Patfoort's travel expenses will be gratefully accepted. More information about Ms. Patfoort's work can be found at <www.patpatfoort.be>. For further information, please call Mary Link (628-4695) or Randy Kehler (624-8858)."
20070405 """Nonviolent Conflict Resolution: from Schoolyards to War Zones"", Ashfield" "Dear friends, I thought you might be interested in a talk to be given this coming Thursday evening in Ashfield. It should be fascinating. Pat Patfoort is a good friend and former colleague of Mary Link, who will be hosting Pat while she's in this part of the U.S. You can check out her web site (see below) for more information. Hope you can join us! Randy ""Nonviolent Conflict Resolution: from Schoolyards to War Zones"" A talk by Belgian-Flemish anthropologist, educator, and peacemaker Pat Patfoort Thursday evening, April 5th, 7:00 p.m., Wellspring House, #284 Main St., Ashfield. Pat Patfoort is the co-founder and director of the Fireflower Center for Conflict Management in Brugge, Belgium. The author of numerous books and articles, Ms. Patfoort has lectured at universities throughout Europe and the U.S. Applying her own unique theory of conflict transformation, she has been a teacher/trainer with children and parents, families, students and teachers, and in workplaces and prisons. She has also facilitated dialog and reconciliation projects in the Caucasus, Kosovo, Rwanda, the Congo, and Senegal. Her talk is open to the public. All are welcome and admission is free. Donations to help defray Ms. Patfoort's travel expenses will be gratefully accepted. More information about Ms. Patfoort's work can be found at <www.patpatfoort.be>. For further information, please call Mary Link (628-4695) or Randy Kehler (624-8858)."
20070405 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, Springfield" "First Thursdays MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 7-8:30pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield. Planning 2007 Sacco/Vanzetti Night, August 23. Info: 567-3451, mailto:mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net."
20070404 "Wide-Angle Films - A FORCE MORE POWERFUL (Nonviolence) Amherst, 7PM" "Wide-AngleFilms presents this Wednesday APRIL 4 7 pm - a film of inspiration and example. The Nacul Center (corner of No. Whitney and Main Streets; fully accessible; 1/2 mile east from downtown Amherst - easy parking on the premises) No admission charge. A FORCE MORE POWERFUL A CENTURY OF NON-VIOLENT CONFLICT - how non-violent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule. This Wednesday - Part One of a two-part documentary on one of the 20th centurys most important and least known stories. In South Africa, 1907, Mohandas Gandhi led Indian immigrants in a nonviolent fight for rights denied them by white rulers. The power Gandhi pioneers has been used by underdogs everywhere throughout the 20th century for rights and freedom. In the 60s, Gandhis nonviolent weapons were used by black college students in Nashville, TN. Disciplined and strictly nonviolent, they successfully desegregated Nashvilles lunch counters in five months, becoming a model for the entire civil rights movement. In India in the 1930s, after Gandhi returned from South Africa, he and his adopted a strategy of non-cooperation with British rule. Through civil disobedience and boycotts, they loosed their oppressors grip on power setting India on the path to freedom. In 1985, a young South African, Mkhuseli Jack, led a movement against apartheid. This campaign of nonviolent action notably a devastating consumer boycott in the Eastern Cape province awakened whites to black grievances and fatally weakened business support for apartheid. (87 min.) More information about the film and the series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm Discussions follow films. Amherst areas residents who provide this forum WELCOME new members. Thanks to sponsors: SAGE, American Friends Service Committee, and Traprock Peace Center."
20070404 "Reel World Film: Trinkets and Beads (Ecuador), Shelburne Falls, MA" "Wednesday 4/4, 7pm, Shelburne Falls film: Trinkets and Beads - A moving story of how the Huaorani tribe living in the rainforest of Ecuador confronted international oil conglomerates who were desecrating their land with oil drilling. More info. Part of the Reel World film series."
20070404 "Activist on Trial - April 3, 4 - Holyoke" "Valley Anti-War Activist on Trial Needs Solidarity! Charles's supporters will be attending his trial on When:Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday April 4th Where: Holyoke District Court 20 Court Plaza Holyoke, MA 01040 PLEASE JOIN US! What: Anti-War Activist Charles T. Peterson, member of the Umass Anti-War Coalition, is on trial this week for trumped up charges stemming from an anti-war demonstration last September. This is the final stop in a legal Odyssey beginning over a year ago. In the midst of protesting the presence of military recruiters on the Holyoke Community College campus, Charles was attacked by campus police and maced (for more details see: http://www.socialistworker.org/2005-2/560/560_01_Crackdown.shtml). In the aftermath of the police attack, HCC pressed charges against Charles! Charles was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct and aiding and abetting the escape of a person in custody (incidentally, no one else was ever charged with anything). At his arraignment, the last charge was dismissed as wholly without foundation; now, he finally gets his day in court. Thanks again to all the people who have come out for the myriad hearings. Hopefully now, that the case has finally come to trial, you can join us as we support Charles in this difficult time. Your presence will be invaluable in showing that the anti-war movement will not back down when its members are targeted, and in preventing the prosecution from winning a conviction on these ridiculous charges."
20070403 "Activst on Trial - April 3, 4 - Holyoke" "Please Forward Widely!! Valley Anti-War Activist on Trial Needs Solidarity! Charles's supporters will be attending his trial on When:Tuesday, April 3 and Wednesday April 4th Where: Holyoke District Court 20 Court Plaza Holyoke, MA 01040 PLEASE JOIN US! What: Anti-War Activist Charles T. Peterson, member of the Umass Anti-War Coalition, is on trial this week for trumped up charges stemming from an anti-war demonstration last September. This is the final stop in a legal Odyssey beginning over a year ago. In the midst of protesting the presence of military recruiters on the Holyoke Community College campus, Charles was attacked by campus police and maced (for more details see: http://www.socialistworker.org/2005-2/560/560_01_Crackdown.shtml). In the aftermath of the police attack, HCC pressed charges against Charles! Charles was charged with assault and battery on a police officer, disorderly conduct and aiding and abetting the escape of a person in custody (incidentally, no one else was ever charged with anything). At his arraignment, the last charge was dismissed as wholly without foundation; now, he finally gets his day in court. Thanks again to all the people who have come out for the myriad hearings. Hopefully now, that the case has finally come to trial, you can join us as we support Charles in this difficult time. Your presence will be invaluable in showing that the anti-war movement will not back down when its members are targeted, and in preventing the prosecution from winning a conviction on these ridiculous charges."
20070403 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070403 "Film on Native poet & activist John Trudell, Greenfield" "LIFE, WORK AND VISION OF NATIVE AMERICAN ACTIVIST SUBJECT OF DOCUMENTARY FILM On Tuesday evening, April 3rd, as part of its film series on _Culture, Ecology, and Sustainability, the Human Ecology Department at Greenfield Community College will sponsor a public presentation of the documentary Trudell, a film about legendary Native poet and activist John Trudell. The film will be shown at 7:00 p.m. in the Social Sciences Studio, Room 115, in G.C.C._s East Building. Following the film, there will be a discussion about the relevance of the film in our own lives and community. Free refreshments will be provided. In Trudell, filmmaker Heather Rae presents the engaging life story of Native American poet-prophet-activist John Trudell and his heartfelt message of personal responsibility to the earth, all of its inhabitants and our descendants. At its most basic level, Trudell is an eye-opening documentary that challenges belief systems. At its loftiest, Trudell will inspire you to reawaken your spirit. In 1979, while protesting the US government's policy on American Indian affairs, John Trudell burned an American Flag on the steps of FBI headquarters in Washington DC. Within a matter of hours his pregnant wife, three children and mother-in-law were killed in a suspicious fire ona Nevada reservation. This ended his role in the movement, but his voice would not be silenced. From the late 1960_s occupation of Alcatraz Island to the current international stage of politics and performance, Heather Rae_s provocative and poignant film reveals the essence of a true American original. TRUDELL is intended to be a film that steps outside of traditional forms, even for Native films, and explores a figure of our contemporary history in a way that fairly represents the evocative nature of his work and significance. I_m not looking to overthrow the American government, the corporate state already has. --JT He_s extremely eloquent_therefore extremely dangerous. --FBI memo Angel Russek Associate Professor Human Ecology Greenfield Community College Greenfield, MA 01301 413-775-1152 russek@gcc.mass.edu"
20070401 "OPEN HOUSE AT TRAPROCK, 5PM" "Your Neighbors Network to End War invites you to come by beginning at 5 PM on Apri 1. Enjoy a pot-luck of snacks. We'll be moving this summer -- don't know where or how yet. Share your thoughts and memories, share the love. 413 773-7427. We are delighted to meet with Kevin McVeigh, 2:30-4:30, regarding how to organize ourselves for a fund-raising campaign to establish a new Traprock. Kevin is an inspiration!"
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20070331 "Code Pink calls for demo outside Rep. Olver's house, Amherst" "Today at 1PM, a demonstration is called for by local Code Pink supporters in South Amherst on Route 116, across the road from US Congressman John Olver's home. Rep, Olver voted for Supplemental funding for the war in Iraq, saying legislation with a September 2008 date for withdrawal is that best Congress can do."
20070331 Iran: What's at Stake in the Middle East? "Public Meeting & Discussion. How have threats of deepening sanctions and a new U.S.-led war on Iran affected the broader Middle East? How would an expanded war affect Iranians and their neighbors? How does the conflict with Iran relate to the U.S. occupation of Iraq, the 2006 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, and intensifying Israeli attacks against and occupation of Palestine? Why is the United States escalating a conflict with Iran by focusing on its alleged nuclear ambitions? How can the anti-war movement in the United States grow and resist an attack against Iran? What would solidarity with the Iranian people look like? Please join Adalah-NY for an urgent teach-in and discussion on these issues. Saturday, March 31st - 3 PM, Elebash Recital Hall, CUNY Graduate Center, 365 Fifth Avenue (at 34th St.), New York, NY. For more info and an up-to-date list of participants, please visit us at: www.mideastjustice.org or e-mail justiceME@gmail.com"
20070331 "Code Pink calls for demo outside Rep. Olver's house, Amherst" "Code Pink supporters are calling for a 1 PM demo today on Route 116 in South Amherst accross from US Congressman John Olver's home. Rep. Olver voted for Supplemental spending of over $100 billion for continuing the war in Iraq, saying this legislation with a Sept. 2008 timeline for withdrawal (of many but not all ) of the troops is ""the best we can do."""
20070330 "Free films on Fridays, 7PM. Northampton" "NORTHAMPTON COMMITTEE FRIDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES Films are 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in downtown Northampton. The events are free. The venue is accessible. Discussion follows. March 30: IRON-JAWED ANGELS Young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns risk their lives leading the U.S. women's suffrage movement to victory. (Drama) Free films on Fridays, 7PM. Northampton"
20070329 "Author ""Fourth Uncle in the Mountain,"" Amherst" "Buddhist Women Author Talks One Woman Saves Stories from a Vietnamese Buddhist Doctor; Another Shares the Kindness of ""Fierce Compassion"" On Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. at Food for Thought Books in Amherst, Marjorie Pivar will give a talk and documentary slideshow based on the book she co- authored with Quang Van Nguyen. Fourth Uncle in the Mountain: The Remarkable Legacy of a Buddhist Itinerant Doctor in Vietnam, described by famous documentary filmmaker Ken Burns as ""a magical, mesmerizing story,"" shares the life of a boy who is adopted by a 64-year old monk and raised to practice ancient medicinal healing throughout Vietnam, a land ravaged by the atrocities of war. The book is now available in paperback. The event is free and open to the public."
20070327 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070327 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070325 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "This vigil has been on the Amherst Common for 27 years. Hardy neighbors stand for peace. Choose your sign, honk & wave, or see one of the 200 flyers passed out each week. Visit over tea afterwards across the street? You can help make peace real in our lives and in the world."
20070324 "Walk for a Nuclear-free Future, 3/24-4/1" "Walk for a Nuclear-free Future, 3/24-4/1 (including a day of public fasting on 3/28; to observe the anniversary of the 1979 nuclear accident at Three Mile Island, Citizens Awareness Network & the Buddhist order of Nipponzan Myohoji will coordinate a walk through Vermont towns to support safe, sustainable energy choices & abolish nuclear power & nuclear weapons; host communities & colleges will discuss issues surrounding Entergy's application for a 20-year license extension of the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor & the dangers Vermont Yankee creates for New England. Support vehicles will be available for anyone needing assistance; this is a drug- & alcohol-free event. Contact CAN at can@nukebusters.org or call Deb Katz, 413/339-5781"
20070324 "Interfaith Service & Rally for Climate Rescue, 2 PM, MARCH 24, BOSTON!" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070323 "Free films on Fridays, 7PM. Northampton" "NORTHAMPTON COMMITTEE FRIDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES Films are 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in downtown Northampton. The events are free. The venue is accessible. Discussion follows. March 23: SALUD Cuba's powerhouse health-care system, a source of revolutionary pride, fans out around the world to help. March 30: IRON-JAWED ANGELS Young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns risk their lives leading the U.S. women's suffrage movement to victory. (Drama) Free films on Fridays, 7PM. Northampton"
20070323 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070322 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070322 "Facing Race, 3/22-24; NYC" "Facing Race, 3/22-24; New York City NY; Facing Race is a conference bringing together key policy advocates, academics, researchers, organizers, & activists interested in exploring innovative strategies & successful models for changing public policy to produce more racial equity; three primary tracks: policy change, media, and organizing; keynote speaker, author Walter Mosley, sponsored by the Applied Research Center & the Center for Humanities at CUNY Graduate Center; 32 Broadway #1801, New York NY 10004; 212/513-7925; www.arc.org"
20070321 "Wide-Angle Films - MPROBABLE COLLAPSE, Amherst, 7PM" "Wide-Angle Films presents: ? MARCH 21 7 pm IMPROBABLE COLLAPSE : THE DEMOLITION OF OUR REPUBLIC The first film to look at the events of September 11, 2001 from a strictly scientific perspective. On 9/11/01 the World Trade Center Twin Towers disintegration resembled deliberately calculated implosions, scientists say. At 5:20 pm the same day another building, the 47-story WTC7, completely collapsed within 70 feet of its footprint in 6.6. seconds. The three buildings became the first such structures to suffer complete collapse due to fire and damage. (06, 69 min.) DISCUSSION TO FOLLOW: WHAT DO YOU THINK?? WHAT DO YOU KNOW?? NACUL CENTER, 592 MAIN ST., AMHERST (corner of No. Whitney St.; 1/2 mile east from downtown Amherst fully accessible) No charge with admission. Donations welcome. Information: 413-256-1760"
20070321 WALK FOR A NEW SPRING - COME TO CAMBRIDGE + BOSTON "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070321 "Hijacking Catastrophe at St. James, Greenfield, MA 7PM" "See Hijacking Catastrophe at St. James Episcopal Church, FREE On Wed. March 21 at 7:00 the Justice and Peace Fellowship of St. James Church will show Hijacking Catastrophe, a powerful film about our response to the attacks of Sep. 11, 200. This film has the subtitle Fear and the Selling of the American Empire. The film will be shown in the Whiteman Room and lasts about an hour, with discussion to follow. All are welcome. St. James is located close to the center of Greenfield at the corner of Federal and Church Streets. Questions? Call Betts Bednarski, 772-0961. Traprock Peace Center works with and endorses the Interfaith Council of Franklin County undertaking a wide variety of peace and justice works. These thoughtful neighbors come together often. Together we are building bridges for peace."
20070320 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING, Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070320 STUDENT ACTIVISM - Anniversary of Student March at SFSU "Student activists' traditions run deep. The faces change from year to year, but the call remains: END the WARS for PERPETUAL PROFIT! ExxonMobile is the number one supplier of fuel for the Pentagon and is now the world's largest corporation. We go to the streets, but do we go to the corporations and share-holders? SEE PHOTOS FOR INSPIRATION: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/campus_antiwar_1.html"
20070320 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070320 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070320 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070319 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING, Milton - Dorchester- Boston" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070319 "Deerfield Candle Vigil / 4th Anniversary War in Iraq, 6-7PM" "Residents of Deerfield, members of MoveOn.org, and Traprock Peace Center gather to honor those who have died and to urge stopping the funding/ending the war. South Deerfield Center Fountain; corner South, North, Elm and Sugarloaf Streets. 6-7 PM. Sign in on Moveon.org for more details.Debra Schey 772-0302"
20070319 "Nonviolent Resistance to War at the Chief Profiteer, Lockheed Martin, KING OF PR" "Nonviolent Resistance to the War at the War's Chief Profiteer, Lockheed Martin Start: Mar 19 2007 - 12:00pm End: Mar 19 2007 - 2:00pm Organization: Brandywine Peace Community Contact Name: Robert M. Smith Contact Email: brandywine@juno.com Contact Phone: 610-544-1818 March 03 - March 07 4 Year of War in Iraq We Declare Peace! We cannot allow the war-makers and profiteers to go on without resistance Monday, March 19, 4th Anniversary of the start of the Iraq war, Noon - Nonviolent Resistance to the War at the Wars Chief Profiteer, Lockheed Martin at its Valley Forge weapons complex, Mall & Goddard Boulevards, King of Prussia PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall). The time of nonviolent resistance will include: Mourning to Resistance dedication and memorial, music, speakers, puppets, banners, bells, and drums. Those wishing to participate in nonviolent civil resistance need to call the Brandywine Peace Community, 610-544-1818, by March 5 and to attend the nonviolent preparation and planning meeting. Location Lockheed Martin Valley Forge weapons complex, King of Pruss, PA Mall Blvd & Goddard Blvd (behind the King of Prussia Mall) King of Prussia, PA, 19406 United States"
20070319 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070319 Florence Vigil on Iraq War "Florence Vigil on Iraq War Florence Community Center 140 Pine St. 19 Mar 06:00 PM Handicap accessable.Candlelight Vigil, Sharing stories, poems, chants. BYO candle and something to shield candle from wind, such as a cup. Event will be both inside and outside. Donations appreciated to cover cost of room rental. Address: 140 Pine St. Location: Florence, MA 01062 Directions: Florence Community Center 140 Pine St., Florence (Not the Civic Center) From Route 9 (Main St.) in Florence turn south on Maple St. (Between Mobil Gas Station & Bird's Store) and go 3 short blocks to Pine St. Turn right (west) and go 1 block to Community Center on the left. Ample parking in rear of building. Host: Stan Pollack Status: Public, open for RSVP, 0 Guests (Max 125)"
20070318 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING, Hingham - Quincy - Milton" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070318 "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Greenfield, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS Sunday, March 18 ( and third Sundays, every other month) 4-6pm, at the Weldon Apartments' Community Room, 54 High Street, Greenfield. There is parking at the back. There are many ways to resist payment for the brutality and plunder of war. Come to help plan the April 15 action, an annual demonstration at the Greenfield Post Office, and to raise your concerns and ideas. Press the buzzer to be let in by Tom. Tom usually waits by the door for 10-15 minutes. For more information, call Juanita Nelson, 413773-5188 x1 at Traprock Peace Center."
20070318 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070318 "Candlelight Vigil at Independence Visitors Center, Phila., PA" "Candlelight Vigil at Independence Visitors Center, Phila., PA Start: Mar 18 2007 - 6:30pm End: Mar 18 2007 - 8:30pm Organization: Brandywine Peace Community Contact Name: Robert M. Smith Contact Email: brandywine@juno.com Contact Phone: 610-544-1818 WE DECLARE PEACE! March 03 - March 07 Four Years of War We Declare Peace Sunday, March 18, 6:30PM - Philadelphia Area Candlelight Vigil, Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts. (across from the Liberty Bell), Philadelphia, PA. The solemn vigil will include reading of names of Iraq war dead - U.S. and Iraqi - Bell-Tolling, Speakers, Music, and Mouning to Resistance memorial for peace. Location Independence Visitors Center (across from the Liberty Bell), 6th & Market Streets Philadelphia, PA, 19102 United States"
20070317 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING, Brockton - Rockland - Hingham, MA" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070317 "Westfield, MA sign-holding visibility to mark the fourth anniversary of the star" "The Waronoke Peace Action Group is sponsoring a sign-holding visibility to mark the fourth anniversary of the war in Iraq - held in solidarity with the March on the Pentagon demanding that our troops be brought safely home from Iraq now. If you can't go to Washington, come join us. Westfield, MA on the Green downtown - where Main St. (Rt. 20 from Springfield) meets Elm St. (Rt. 10/202 from Pike Exit 3) + Broad and Court streets - Parking available nearby on city streets and free off-street municipal lots (watch for signs) Bring your own sign or share ours. For link to map & direstions, go to our website http://WaronokePeace.org/"
20070317 "B U S E S to DC - from Amherst, Noho & Springfield, 12:05 AM" "On Saturday, March 17, 2007 -- the 4th anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and the 40th anniversary of the 1967 march on the Pentagon -- demonstrators will assemble at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (DC's Constitution Gardens) at 12 noon for a march to the Pentagon. * * * UPDATED MARCH 17 Western Mass. BUS INFO * * * PLEASE ACT QUICKLY * THOSE WANTING TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AMHERST AREA (towns on the Hadley-Amherst side of the bridge) should email the UMass Antiwar Coalition. (10 seats left at 3PM, March 13) at bustodc@gmail.com or call Dan, 617 460-5238 * THOSE SEEKING BUS TRANSPORTATION FROM THE GREATER SPRINGFIELD AREA (W Spfld, Agawam, Southwick), HOLYOKE, CHICOPEE & NOTHAMPTON AREA (ie, towns on the Northampton side of the Coolidge Bridge) Chartered buses from Northampton and Springfield to this DC protest will be departing Saturday, March 17, at 12:05 AM. The cost of an individual bus ticket is $50. (Stand-by reservations at this point. Cancellations by a few are possible.) PLEASE NOTE: Be sure to include your mailing address and phone number with your payment. If you are purchasing tickets for people accompanying you, please include their contact information as well. FOR IAC: Catherine Donaghy (Northampton) at 413-587-0059 * Nick Camerota (Springfield) at 413-896-5219 or -----------------------------ALSO for Northampton------------------------------------------------ Also from Northampton, two students are organizing a bus that will leave from behind Thornes Marketplace in Northampton at 11:45 P.M. on Friday, March 16th. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Riley Liptak (413-455-8978) or Alex Liebman (413-320-7018), or e-mail us at northamptonbustodc@gmail.com We suggest you write or call for availability of seats. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call Riley Liptak (413-455-8978) or Alex Liebman (413-320-7018), or e-mail us at northamptonbustodc@gmail.com Arrive in Washington, DC early on Saturday, March 17, and return to Northampton very late Saturday night after the demonstration. We are organizing only transportation, and not any other aspect of the demonstration. We will provide additional information about where and when to meet the bus closer to March 16th. We look forward to a fun and successful trip. Please mail $60 to Alex Liebman (18 Sumner Avenue Florence, MA 01062) but by March 10. Please make checks out to Alex Liebman and attach a sheet with your name, phone number and address. -----------POST YOUR NEWS-----ADD CALENDAER ITEMS--------CLICK ON THE + SIGN ON ANY DATE--------- Please let us hear from you soon. We're glad to help spread the word. Thank you."
20070317 TROOPS OUT NOW MARCH!!!! Massive anti-war march on the Capitol! more info at: tonc.org
20070317 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070316 WALK FOR ANEW SPRING from Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070316 "Free films on Fridays, 7PM Northampton" "NORTHAMPTON COMMITTEE FRIDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES Films are 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in downtown Northampton. The events are free. The venue is accessible. Discussion follows. March 16: CHINA BLUE - Did cheap Chinese labor make the bluejeans you're wearing? ""China Blue"" takes you inside the factory for a candid look at the workers, the bosses, and the conditions that power the American way of life. March 23: SALUD Cuba's powerhouse health-care system, a source of revolutionary pride, fans out around the world to help. March 30: IRON-JAWED ANGELS Young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns risk their lives leading the U.S. women's suffrage movement to victory. (Drama) Free films on Fridays, 7PM. Northampton"
20070316 "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON" "Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue, MARCH 16-24, NORTHAMPTON - BOSTON I will be walking from Northampton to Boston from March 16 - 24 on a walk called Interfaith Walk for Climate Rescue - sponsored by many, but organized by Religious Witness for the Earth. The send-off ceremony and service is Friday, March 16 at the UU church on the Main St. of Northampton at 12 noon. We will set off about 1 p.m. We walk until the next Saturday, which we are now calling Climate Rescue Day with a large interfaith worship at Old South Church at 2 p.m. and a very large public rally at 3 p.m. at Copley Square. There is lots of information at www.climatewalk.org or call me with questions - (413) 625-6967 The world and I would really appreciate it if you could walk an hour, a day, or the whole time. blessings, Kate Stevens"
20070316 "Christian Peace Witness for Iraq, 7PM, WASHINGTON, DC" "Christian Peace Witness for Iraq - March 16th Start: Mar 16 2007 - 7:00pm Organization: Christian Peace Witness for Iraq Contact Name: Rick Ufford-Chase Contact Email: Christianpeacewitness@gmail.com Contact Phone: 520-780-6928 For Complete information see the Christian Peace Witness for Iraq website Event Schedule Pre-Witness Events: Stay tuned We are planning nonviolence training and other workshops related to the five affirmations in our Invitation to Participate. Worship: We begin with ecumenical worship at 7 p.m. on Friday night, March 16, at the National Cathedral. This worship will be the heart of our Christian Peace Witness for Iraq, for we know that worship builds up the entire body of Christ so that we might make a difference in the world because of who Jesus calls us to be. The liturgy will intentionally embrace the rich variety of worship experiences available to us across our religious traditions. Procession: Following our time of worship, there will be a procession down Massachusetts Avenue to the White House. The walk is approximately two and a half miles, and bus transportation will be provided for those who desire it. (Approximate time: 9 to 10:30 p.m.) Public Witness at the White House: There will be a late-night gathering and Christian Witness in Lafeyette Park in front of the White House. Plans are underway, and more information will follow. Come dressed for the weather (whatever it is) and plan to be with thousands of other Christians like you who also long for a chance to publicly affirm the core values of our faith. Post-Witness Events: Stay tunedThere is some talk of organizing and strategy sessions to be offered by a variety of our partner organizations. Location Washington National Cathedral 3101 Wisconsin Ave. NW Washington, DC, 20016-5098 United States"
20070315 WALK FOR A NEW SPRING Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070315 Walk for a New Spring - to the Plymouth Reactor "COME TO THE EDGE ... Plymouth, MA. The President and the Administration, the Corporate media gush about the threat of nuclear technology in Iran & N. Korea, while the real threat, the sitting ducks are right here, managed by Entergy Nuclear raking in the federal subsidies and profits. The Interfaith Pilgrimage, Walk for a New Spring visits the reactor on our shores at Plymouth, MA. For details, or to support walkers, call 413 253-7609. ------------------------------------------------------------- Ask us about purchasing a radiation monitor. During a disaster will you trust instructions from F.E.M.A.? Not if you're from New Orleans, and not if you've observed the Nuclear Regulatory commission in action! For resources see http://www.nirs.org"
20070315 "Can Nuclear Energy & Non-Proliferation Co-Exist? MIT, Cambridge, MA" "Can Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation Co-Exist? Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 7pm - MIT Bldg. 32-Rm. 141 (Stata Center) Speakers: Geoff Forden, Science, Technology and Global Security Working Group, STS, MIT Matt Bunn, Belfer Center, Harvard University Moderator: Owen Cote, MIT Center for International Studies This event is part of a series at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Thursday, February 22- Thursday, March 15, 2007. All events are free and open to the public. No advanced sign up; seating is first come, first served. For maps and more info, see http://web.mit.edu/tac"
20070314 """Four Years Too Many"" End-the-Occupation Demo, Bloomington, IN" """Four Years Too Many"" End-the-Occupation Demonstration Start: Mar 14 2007 - 5:00pm End: Mar 14 2007 - 6:00pm Organization: Bloomington Peace Action Coalition Contact Name: Timothy Baer Contact Email: timothybaer2003@hotmail.com Contact Phone: (812) 988-1917 As this month marks FOURS YEARS TOO MANY in Iraq, lets send a bold, clear message to the U.S. Congress and to the Bush Administration: Not One More Dollar! Not One More Death! Not One More Day! End the U.S. Occupation of Iraq! Bring All the Troops Home Now! We raise our signs We raise our voices in a unified message: Not One More Dollar Spent on War and Occupation! Not One More Life Wasted in Iraq! Defund the War ~ Declare Peace! End The U.S. Occupation of Iraq Demonstration EVERY WEDNESDAY in 2007 until the illegal, immoral war and occupation in Iraq is ended! http://www.BPAC.info Location Monroe County Courthouse Square intersection of Kirkwood Avenue and Walnut Street Bloomington, IN, 47401"
20070314 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING - (Mashpee TO Sandwich, MA)" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070313 WALK FOR A NEW SPRING (New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee) "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/13 T New Bedford - (RIDE or DRIVE) - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070313 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070313 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070312 "WALK for a NEW SPRING (Fall River - New Bedford, MA)" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070311 """A Good Friday Agreement for Tibet?"" 3:30 - Cambridge, MA" "The Lay Committee on Contemporary Spiritual-&-Public Concerns (the CSPC Committee) of St. Paul Parish, Cambridge, will hold the eighth lecture of its series on Sunday, March 11, 2007, 3:30-5:00 P.M. Track II diplomat and scholar Dr. Lobsang Sangay, S.J.D., will speak on A Good Friday Agreement for Tibet? This may be the first time, anywhere in the world, that parallels have been drawn betw een Irish and Tibetan strategic and popular history. This unique event will be held at St. Paul Parish, 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. A reception will follow."
20070311 """A Good Friday Agreement for Tibet?"" Dr. Lobsang Sangay, S.J.D., Tibetan Schola" "The Lay Committee on Contemporary Spiritual-&-Public Concerns (the CSPC Committee) of St. Paul Parish, Cambridge, will hold the eighth lecture of its series on Sunday, March 11, 2007, 3:30-5:00 P.M. Track II diplomat and scholar Dr. Lobsang Sangay, S.J.D., will speak on A Good Friday Agreement for Tibet? This may be the first time, anywhere in the world, that parallels have been drawn betw een Irish and Tibetan strategic and popular history. This unique event will be held at St. Paul Parish, 29 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, MA. A reception will follow."
20070311 "Walk for a New Spring! (Providence, R.I. - E. Providence - Fall River)" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070311 "UNPLUG YOUR NUCLEAR REACTOR, 7pm" "Sunday March 11 (Second Sundays) UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE 7-8pm, your home. Unplug all your electrical appliances (including refrigerator) for 1 hour on the second Sunday of each month. Called for by Frances Crowe, Traprock Peace Center and the Citizens Awareness Network. Write, call, uplug to protest a proposed 20-year extension for operations, beyond 40 years, at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power reactor. Help let its owner, Entergy Nuclear, (with offices in Brattleboro and Louisiana) know we want a green future. In Massachusetts, the National Grid/Mass Electric gets 25% of its electricity from Vermont Yankee. We can save 20-25% of our electrical use through conservation and energy efficiencies, creating more jobs and less danger than the nuclear industry. Thanks for thinking about being a responsible consumer."
20070311 UNPLUG YOUR NUCLEAR REACTOR "Sunday February 11 (Second Sundays) UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE 7-8pm, in your home. Unplug all your electrical appliances (including refrigerator) for 1 hour on the second Sunday of each month. Called for by Frances Crowe, Traprock Peace Center and the Citizens Awareness Network. Write, call, and uplug to protest a proposed 20-year extension for operations, beyond 40 years, at the Vermont Yankee nuclear power reactor. Help tell its owner, Entergy Nuclear, (with offices in Brattleboro & Louisiana) see how much we want a green future. In Massachusetts, the National Grid/Mass Electric gets 25% of its electricity from Vermont Yankee. We can save 20-25% of our electrical use through conservation and energy efficiencies, creating more jobs and less danger than the nuclear industry creates. UNPLUG & SHOUT IT OUT."
20070310 "Walk for a New Spring! (Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence)" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070309 Walk for a New Spring! (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet for your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers."
20070309 "Free films on Fridays, 7PM, Northampton" "NORTHAMPTON COMMITTEE FRIDAY NIGHT FILM SERIES Films are 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in downtown Northampton. The events are free. The venue is accessible. Discussion follows. March 2: UP THE RIDGE Through the disturbing example of Virginia's Wallens Ridge State Prison, ""Up the Ridge"" exposes the politics, money, racism, and cruelty of America's prison-based approach to justice. March 9: BUYER BE FAIR: THE PROMISE OF PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Globalization too often takes the form of exploitation. Can fair-trade certification programs bring some justice to the picture? ""Buyer Be Fair"" takes the viewer around the world to examine the prospects, focusing on successes in the coffee and timber industries. March 16: CHINA BLUE Did cheap Chinese labor make the bluejeans you're wearing? ""China Blue"" takes you inside the factory for a candid look at the workers, the bosses, and the conditions that power the American way of life. March 23: SALUD Cuba's powerhouse health-care system, a source of revolutionary pride, fans out around the world to help. March 30: IRON-JAWED ANGELS Young activists Alice Paul and Lucy Burns risk their lives leading the U.S. women's suffrage movement to victory. (Drama) Free films on Fridays, Northampton"
20070309 "ESCALATE PEACE, Concert & Fund-raiser, Jamaica Plain, MA" "Dear all, So much has happened in the past few months and things are moving very quickly now. In just one month here in Boston, on March 24th, we will be holding a massive regional demonstration against the war, aimed at building a real Northeastern network of all groups who want to stop the war and bring our troops home now. Each day we are becoming stronger and more unified - this is what we need to succeed in building a lasting peace and I appluade all of you for your hard work and efforts. To that, on Friday, March 9th there will be an anti-war concert and fundraiser to support and help make the March 24th demonstration as successful as possible. Tables and limited speaking spots are avilable for any group that wants to participate. Several bands are currently being confirmed (a list will be available shortly). Please see our website at: www.march24.org for more information. For questions, endorsements and participation in the event, feel free to contact me. And please spread the word. All the best, Mark Lipman March 24 Coalition www.march24.org 617-661-6130"
20070308 "Walk for a New Spring Gloucester - Beverly - Salem) to BOSTON, March 21" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070308 "Peacemakers in Action, Greenfield" Thursday March 8th GCC (downtown champus) Peacemakers in Action with Harvard University Prof. David Little 2-4 pm.
20070308 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070308 "Diverse applications of Nuclear Technology, MIT- Cambridge, MA" "Diverse Applications of Nuclear Technology Thursday, March 8, 2007 - 7pm ? MIT Bldg. 32-Rm. 141 (Stata Center) Speakers: Ian Hutchinson, Dept. of Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT Jeffrey Coderre, Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT Alan Jasanoff, Associate Member, McGovern Institute for Brain Research Dwight Williams, MLK Visiting Professor of Nuclear Science and Engineering, MIT Moderator: David Kaiser, Program in Science, Technology and Society Can Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation Co-Exist? This event is part of a series at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Thursday, February 22- Thursday, March 15, 2007. CambridgeAll events are free and open to the public. No advanced sign up; seating is first come, first served. For maps and more info, see http://web.mit.edu/tac"
20070307 """Guantanamo: Due Process is Long Overdue""" "March 7 - ""Guantanamo: Due Process is Long Overdue"" Traprock Peace Center invites the public to a television studio taping of Attorney Buz Eisenberg speaking on ""Guantanamo: Due Process is Long Overdue"" at noon this Wednesday, March 7 at Greenfield Community Television, 393 Main Street. The studio audience is invited to ask questions following remarks. Refreshments will be served. Later the remarks will be aired on GCTV, other communtiy television stations and on the Traprock Peace web site. Since November, 2006, over 10,000 viewers have accessed a variety of video offerings through Traprock using YouTube and GoogleTV. Buz Eisenberg has been a member of the Guantanamo Global Justice Initiative. He provided pro bono representation to a detainee who had spent almost five years in Guantanamo, beginning when he was taken into custody shortly after hed turned 17 years of age. With travel to Cuba and advocacy for prisoners rights this young man was repatriated to Saudi Arabia last year. Over 400 detainees await their release. None have been charged with a crime or tried in five years. Buz Eisenberg is Of Counsel to the Northampton litigation of Weinberg & Garber, P.C., as well as a professor at Greenfield Community College. He has practiced law in the region for 26 years and has been a resident of Ashfield for over 35 years. As a cooperating attorney with the ACLU and the Center For Constitutional Rights since December of 2004, Buz continues his work as a member of the Saudi team, litigating on behalf of the approximate 71 Saudi nationals remaining in detention in Guantanamo. He is also a plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against the President and seven U.S. agencies, challenging the practices of government agencies engaged in electronic surveillance of U.S. citizens without a warrant. For more information call 413 773-7427. ### Best regards, Sunny Miller, 413-773-7427 Traprock Peace Center, 103A Keets Rd, Deerfield, MA 01342 http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20070307 "WIDE-ANGLE FILMS PRESENTS A.C.L.U. Freedom Files, Amherst" "WIDE-ANGLE FILMS PRESENTS: MARCH 7, 7 pm The ACLU Freedom Files (3 of 10 parts tonight! 90min.) Beyond the Patriot Act: misguided law and other government overreactions to 9/11 restrict our most basic constitutional freedoms and threaten America's system of checks and balances. The Supreme Court: Oklahoma teenager Lindsay Earl stood up for her beliefs all the way to the Supreme Court. When a mandatory drug-testing was instituted for anyone involved in extracurricular activities, Lindsay, a H.S. sophore had the help of the ACLU to fight the order as an invasion of her privacy. She and her family faced a resistant town, and nine Supreme Court justices. Dissent: Freedom of speech is a given in America, right? Not if you're Muslim hip-hop poet Amir Sulaiman, who spoke his mind on national TV then found the FBI on his doorstep or protesters at Democratic and Republican national conventions who were relegated to ""free speech"" zones. * * * * * Wide-Angle Films are shown the first and third Wednesdays, at the NACUL CENTER, 592 MAIN ST., AMHERST. (corner of No. Whitney St.; 1/2 mile east from downtown Amherst fully accessible) No charge with admission. Donations welcome. Discussions follow the films. Sponsored by SAGE, AFSC & Traprock Peace Center."
20070307 Walk for a New Spring! (Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex) + Boston! 3/21/2007 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070307 "Onesimo Hidalgo at Smith College Library, noon, NORTHAMPTON" "Onesimo Hidalgo speaks at Hampshire this Tuesday. He will also be speaking at Smith on Wednesday, March 7 at the Smith library at 12:00pm. He is an excellent presenter & extremely knowledgeable. The organization Onesimo co-directs in Chiapas (CIEPAC) is being harassed by the local police - and received a death threat last week - because of their work with indigenous communities. So there will be letters and such at the events for people to sign, to help expose the intimidation campaign happening right now. --------------------------- Seeking Social Justice: Never Again a World without Us Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 3:30pm, Room 103, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College Chiapas and Zapatismo Today The effect of NAFTA on indigenous peasants of Southern Mexico, the other border. The Plan Puebla Panama, the militarization of Chiapas, the Zapatistas Other Campaign. Join us for a presentation and discussion of these topics with Onsimo Hidalgo, co-director of the Center for Economic Research and Social Action (CIEPAC) in San Cristbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Hidalgo has worked for 20 years with Indigenous communities in Chiapas. In Spanish and English. Sponsored by the School of Social Science, Office of Multicultural Education, First Year Program and Community Partnerships for Social Change CIEPAC's website: www.ciepac.org"
20070307 "Guantanamo: Due Process Long Overdue, GCTV, Greenfield, Noon" "Guantanamo: Due Process Long Overdue, GCTV, Greenfield, Noon Join our in-studio taping at noon, at Greenfield Community Television, 3rd floor, 393 Main Street. Attorney Buz Eisenberg explains the remedies needed to end torture and human rights abuses at this US prison in Cuba. He won the release of a young man captured at age 17 and held in abusive conditions, but never charged with any crime. Buz is also one of the people filing suit against seven agencies for spying without a warrant against residents and citizens in the United States. Refreshments will be served. Come ask your good questions. Nearly 16,000 people have seen our Peace TV offerings on line in just three and a half months."
20070306 Walk for a New Spring! (Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburyport) + BOSTON March 21 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburyport 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070306 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070306 "Onesimo Hidalgo at Hampshire College, 3:30 PM AMHERST" "Onesimo Hidalgo speaks at Hampshire this Tuesday. He will also be speaking at Smith on Wednesday, March 7 at the Smith library at 12:00pm. He is an excellent presenter & extremely knowledgeable. The organization Onesimo co-directs in Chiapas (CIEPAC) is being harassed by the local police - and received a death threat last week - because of their work with indigenous communities. So there will be letters and such at the events for people to sign, to help expose the intimidation campaign happening right now. --------------------------- Seeking Social Justice: Never Again a World without Us Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 3:30pm, Room 103, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College Chiapas and Zapatismo Today The effect of NAFTA on indigenous peasants of Southern Mexico, the other border. The Plan Puebla Panama, the militarization of Chiapas, the Zapatistas Other Campaign. Join us for a presentation and discussion of these topics with Onsimo Hidalgo, co-director of the Center for Economic Research and Social Action (CIEPAC) in San Cristbal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico. Hidalgo has worked for 20 years with Indigenous communities in Chiapas. In Spanish and English. Sponsored by the School of Social Science, Office of Multicultural Education, First Year Program and Community Partnerships for Social Change CIEPAC's website: www.ciepac.org"
20070305 Walk for a New Spring! (Andover - Lawrence - Haverill) Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/20 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/5 M Andover - Lawrence - Haverill 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburypor 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070304 Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! 2/18 - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/1 Thursday Princeton - Leicester - Worcester 3/2 Friday Worcester - Clinton - Harvard 3/3 Saturday Harvard - Littleton - Chelmsford 3/4 Sunday Chelmsford - Lowell - Andover (Raytheon) Wilmington (Textron) Andover ((Missile guidance systems are made in Andover, MA. Cluster Bombs are made in Wilmington, MA. Please come and support a change in production capabilities. Your encouragement could make the difference, at the Raytheon and Textron factories.)) 3/5 M Andover - Lawrence - Haverill 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburypor 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070304 Walk for a New Spring - On the way to Boston 3/21/2007 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/1 Thursday Princeton - Leicester - Worcester 3/2 Friday Worcester - Clinton - Harvard 3/3 Saturday Harvard - Littleton - Chelmsford 3/4 Sunday Chelmsford - Lowell - Andover (Raytheon) Wilmington (Textron) Andover ((Missile guidance systems are made in Andover, MA. Cluster Bombs are made in Wilmington, MA. Please come and support a change in production capabilities. Your encouragement could make the difference, at the Raytheon and Textron factories.)) 3/5 M Andover - Lawrence - Haverill 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburypor 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age together. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070304 "Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle, Shelburne Falls, MA" "Description: Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle Date: Saturday, Mar 3, 2007 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Shelburne Falls Triangle Green, corners of Water, Main, and Church Streets, Shelburne Falls, MA. (Opposite Shelburne Buckland Community Center) Intention: A respectful community gathering for all to share their positive wishes and prayers through spoken words, poetry, music and songs. This is a physically and emotionally safe place for children and adults to be seen and heard and witness our community coming together for the purpose of World Peace. Contact: Gayle Davidson, (413 ) 625 - 9394"
20070304 "Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle, Shelburne Falls, MA" "Description: Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle Date: Saturday, Mar 3, 2007 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Shelburne Falls Triangle Green, corners of Water, Main, and Church Streets, Shelburne Falls, MA. (Opposite Shelburne Buckland Community Center) Intention: A respectful community gathering for all to share their positive wishes and prayers through spoken words, poetry, music and songs. This is a physically and emotionally safe place for children and adults to be seen and heard and witness our community coming together for the purpose of World Peace. Contact: Gayle Davidson, (413 ) 625 - 9394"
20070303 "Walk for a New Spring, From Leverett to Boston! 3/21/2007" "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally and globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a bit of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/1 Thursday Princeton - Leicester - Worcester 3/2 Friday Worcester - Clinton - Harvard 3/3 Saturday Harvard - Littleton - Chelmsford 3/4 Sunday Chelmsford - Lowell - Andover (Raytheon) Wilmington (Textron) Andover ((Missile guidance systems are made in Andover, MA. Cluster Bombs are made in Wilmington, MA. Please come and support a change in production capabilities. Your encouragement could make the difference, at the Raytheon and Textron factories.)) 3/5 M Andover - Lawrence - Haverill 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburypor 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 Wednesday Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center happily recommends this walk. We have endorsed and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070303 "Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle, Shelburne Falls, 6 PM" "Description: Description: Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle Date: Saturday, Mar 3, 2007 Time: 6-7 pm Location: Shelburne Falls Triangle Green, corners of Water, Main, and Church Streets, Shelburne Falls, MA. (Opposite Shelburne Buckland Community Center) Intention: A respectful community gathering for all to share their positive wishes and prayers through spoken words, poetry, music and songs. This is a physically and emotionally safe place for children and adults to be seen and heard and witness our community coming together for the purpose of World Peace. Contact: Gayle Davidson, (413 ) 625 - 9394 Date: Saturday, March 3, 2007 Time: 6:00pm-7:00pm"
20070303 Basic Mediation Training "34-hour interactive, practice-based training in Northampton for those who wish to help others resolve their disputes, whether through formal mediation or in their own professional settings. Six sessions. Shackney@communityaction.us or 413-774-7469 x16."
20070302 Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! - 3/21/2007 "Walk for a New Spring! From Leverett to Boston! - 3/21/2007 February 18 - March 21, 2007 Leverett to Boston A 4-week walk to find ways to root and nourish the power of peace and equity, locally, nationally & globally. From the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts. To learn of the current and next day's stopping points, call 413 253-7609. You can support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous for a little or a lot of walking. Walk, cook for a pot-luck, join an evening discussion, get a Mayors for Peace packet to your Mayor or Town Council, share and announce to neighbors the schedule, stand and pray as walkers pass, endorse and support the walkers ... there are so many ways to participate. 3/1 Thursday Princeton - Leicester - Worcester 3/2 Friday Worcester - Clinton - Harvard 3/3 Saturday Harvard - Littleton - Chelmsford 3/4 Sunday Chelmsford - Lowell - Andover (Raytheon) Wilmington (Textron) Andover ((Missile guidance systems are made in Andover, MA. Cluster Bombs are made in Wilmington, MA. Please come and support a change in production capabilities. Your encouragement could make the difference, at the Raytheon and Textron factories.)) 3/5 M Andover - Lawrence - Haverill 3/6 T Haverhill - Amesbury - Newburypor 3/7 W Newburyport - Ipswich - Essex 3/8 Th Gloucester - Beverly - Salem 3/9 F (Rest day - Visit Newton City Hall) 3/10 Saturday Tauton - Pawtucket, RI - Providence 3/11 Sunday Providence - E. Providence - Fall River 3/12 M Fall River - New Bedford 3/13 T New Bedford - Hyannis - Mashpee 3/14 W Mashpee - Sandwich 3/15 Th Sandwich - PLYMOUTH REACTOR - Plymouth 3/16 F Plymouth - Duxbury - Brockton 3/17 Saturday Brockton - Rockland - Hingham 3/18 Sunday Hingham - Quincy - Milton 3/19 M Milton - Dorchester- Boston 3/20 T Roxbury - Bio-Terror Lab 3/21 W Harvard Sq. - Cambridge - State House PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS AND COME TO BOSTON for the sixth annual conclusion of this remarkable walk Bring your peace flags, inspire the city, drum the Peace Pagoda's prayer for peace. Walkers will arrive at the Boston State House by noon. 3/21 Wednesday is the First Day of Spring ! 8:30 am Christ Church - Cambridge 9:00 am Cambridge City Hall on Mass Ave. 11:00 am Copley Square - Trinity Church 11:30 am State House !!!! Bring your blooming flowers, your sprigs of cat-tails and forsythia, red-bud and early daffodils. Announce to the world your belief that peace is possible. We can end the nuclear age. ""We walk from late winter to the first day of spring. As the Earth's wondrous energies, in harmony with the heavens, prepare for the re-emergence of the life force, we walk to renew our own spirit, committting to the realization of a peaceful society where everyone is supported and contributes to the humanity of our local and world commuity. Please join us for a mile, a day or whatever's possible. Guruji Teaches ... ""Today the world has become a nuclear arsenal. All the peoples of the world are forced to live fearfully as if waiting fo rthe fires to be set. When four billion peoples of the world rise up, raising their hands and their voices for peace under renewed international ethics, insisting that they want no more war, theywant not to be killed and never want to kill another, but that they shall live harmoniously with non-violence ..., when we can come together in this eay we will be able to prevent the disaster by nuclear weapons. "" Most Venerable Nichidatsu Fujii Guruji, Founder and Teacher of Nipponzan Myohoji Buddhist Order Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo Traprock Peace Center has supported and promoted Walk for a New Spring since its inception in 2002. We thank the monks and nuns of Nipponzan Myohoji for their inspiring vision and their steadfast friendships with so many peacemakers. We are so lucky to have such visionary, kind, and dedicated neighbors! Walking never felt so good. These are spirited walkers. If you are able to collect signatures for a non-partisan petition to prevent war with Iran please give us a call, 413 773-7427."
20070302 "TAKE A MOMENT FOR PEACE, w. Gallery Walk, Brattleboro, VT" "Brattleboro Interfaith Initiative, Friday March 2, 2007 Centre Congregational Church 193 Main Street in Brattleboro Doors open 5:30pm Letter to: Members of the Brattleboro Interfaith Initiative group From: Margo Neale Peace and Justice Committee Centre Congregational Church You may recall our visit with you in December in which we outlined our vision for an observance we have entitled A Moment for Peace. On February 2 Dee and Bob Keller, in collaboration with Marie Proctor, successfully launched what we hope will be an ongoing series. We are imagining a permanent place for peace in the Gallery Walk plans but, for the moment, are committed among ourselves to an effort over three to six months in order to determine need and interest in this kind of program. Dee and Bob Keller reported that there were about 40-50 people in attendance on February 2. Probably several of you were there. Please be so kind as to mention Take A Moment for Peace to your respective congregations as you did for 2/2/07. Thanks ahead of time for your cooperation and support. The following notice will appear in the listings for Gallery Walk on March 2, 2007: TAKE A MOMENT FOR PEACE As part of Gallery Walk on March 2, 2007, Centre Congregational Church at 193 Main Street in Brattleboro will open its doors at 5:30pm for a brief celebration of peace. People of all faiths and persuasions are invited to attend and participate in meditating, praying, and singing songs of peace. The program this month will be led by Margo Neale of Centre Congregational Church in collaboration with Javid Chaudhri of the Islamic community. WILL YOU TAKE A MOMENT FOR PEACE?"
20070301 "THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR ENERGY, MIT, Cambridge" "The Future of Nuclear Energy Thursday, March 1, 2007 - 7pm MIT Bldg. 6-Rm. 120 Speakers: Allison Macfarlane, George Mason University Andrew Kadak, Professor of Practice, Nuclear Engineering, MIT Victor Reis, Senior Advisor, Office of the Secretary, US Dept. of Energy Moderator: John Durant, Director, MIT Museum This event is part of a series at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Thursday, February 22- Thursday, March 15, 2007. All events are free and open to the public. No advanced sign up; seating is first come, first served. For maps and more info, see http://web.mit.edu/tac"
20070301 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070227 Rest Day - Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070227 Rest Day - Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070227 "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA" "Our Lady of Peace, Turners Falls, MA Father Stan announced that Our Lady of Peace parish in Turners Falls will be holding Scriptures sessions during Lent on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8:30 pm begining Feb 27th. The focus of these Scriptures will be Justice and Peace."
20070226 Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070226 "Arms Against War... white homemade armbands worn as affirmation of the ""I want a" "Do you object to the war in Iraq? It doesnt matter what your reasons are for objecting just that you do. If so, then please read on. Just a strip of white fabric, worn around the arm no cost, no time just your opinion, worn publicly is all we are asking for. Our aim is to unite all anti-war/peace groups, politicians, musicians, artists and individuals who object to the war in Iraq - in one highly visible, unified mass that can be seen at all times, in all places around the world. We established ARMS AGAINST WAR as a way of protesting and recognising other protesters, from any group, as being of the same intent - an end to the war in Iraq. Politicians and electoral candidates too can wear this symbol so that voters will clearly see what they stand for. We wear a simple piece of any scrap of white fabric around our arms - at marches, in photos, in court, on TV, during speeches, at signings etc. This is NOT an arrestable offence as there are no words, it costs nothing, it is instant, it is constant and it is worldwide. Please consider sharing or adopting this symbol so that the world of objectors can begin to be seen - everywhere. I would also add that the action of putting on the armband is an act of self empowerment that lifts me from impotent and powerless, to a point of activism, it is a small gesture, but by this simple act, I am no longer still and silent. Thank you for taking the time to read this and I wish us all success - we need it and...we need you."
20070225 "MidEast Working Group, Israel/Palestine/Lebanon, Beacon Street" "Sunday, February 25, 2007 Brookline Anat Biletzki, sponsored by Workmen's Circle MidEast Working Group, Israel/Palestine/Lebanon from a human rights perspective 7PM Workmen's Circle Building, 1762 Beacon St"
20070225 "WALK FOR A NEW SPRING - Putney to Brattleboro, VT" "Sunday February 25 WALK FOR A NEW SPRING - Putney to Brattleboro, from Putney VT near the Putney Coop down Route 5 to vigil at Entergy Nuclear headquarters on Old Ferry Road, N Brattleboro, then through downtown Brattleboro. Led by the Leverett Peace Pagoda as part of its Mayors for Peace Project and month-long walk against nuclear weapons and nuclear power. This walk will have support vehicles for anyone needing assistance. The walk is alcohol- and drug-free. It is initiated by the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett and is supported by many hosts and organizers including Traprock Peace Center, Western Mass American Friends Service Committee. This portion is also supported by the Citizens Awareness Network. All voices are welcome to help end the nuclear age."
20070224 National Stop the War Demonstration Sat 24 February (UK) "National Stop the War Demonstration Sat 24 February (UK) Start: Feb 24 2007 - 12:00 End: Feb 24 2007 - 5 PM Demonstrate: Saturday 24 February Stop Trident / Troops out of Iraq Tony Blair said he went to war to find weapons of mass destruction. There were none. 655,000 Iraqis have died in that war. Now he wants to spend around 25 billion on weapons of mass destruction with the potential to slaughter 40 million people. CND and Stop the War Coalition have called a national demonstration on 24 February to oppose Tony Blair's plans for new weapons of mass destruction in Britain and to call for the immediate withdrawal of the British army from CND = Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament!"
20070224 "Walk for a New Spring - HATFIELD, DEERFIELD, TRAPROCK, GREENFIELD" "-------------------------------------------------------------------- Please tell friends about the plan for SATURDAY, 2/24 Depart from Hatfield Center, ~8-8:30. Walk to - South Deerfield & pot-luck lunch. Help us greet walkers as they arrive at the S. Deerfiled Common! Traprock neighbors will be there with signs, ""Bring'm HOME!"" & ""Honk for PEACE"" beginning at about 11:30. At about 12:00, Walk or drive three blocks down Sugarloaf Street to Holy Name Church at 13 Thayer Street for a pot-luck lunch with walkers. We thank Father Randy Calvo for his hospitality, and Paula Shulman for making soup for 10-15 walkers. It's school vacations week. What can you do for peace? Bring your yummy veggies or protein to support walkers! In the afternoon, walkers continue north through Deerfield Academy, past the Bement School, both on Main Street in Old Deerfield. Potluck suppper to feed the walkers will be at Traprock Peace Center, , Deerfield. Cooks, please come at 5:30, and we'll eat at 6PM sharp. At 7 PM we go to Greenfield for discussion on how to prevent war with Iran, at could go nuclear, at Cafe Koko. Please join us for disccuion at Cafe Koko (intersection of Main and Wells Streets.) Partake if you like in a theater improv, ""charming and disarming."" The improv is appropriate for ages 12 and up. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SUNDAY, JOIN US SUNDAY FOR NUCLEAR SANITY: 2/25 Drive to Putney, Vt - Walk south to Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Old Ferry Road, north of exit 3 in Brattleboro. In the afternoon, head south into Brattleboro. -------------------------------------------------------- Monday, 2/26 : Walk from Brattleboro to the gates of the Vermont Yankee reactor in Vernon, VT. then to Northfield and Orange, MA. -------------------------------------------------- TUESDAY 2/27 Rest Day -- Plan ahead for 3/21: Join walkers on their way from Harvard Square to the Boston State House on Wednesday, March 21 the First Day of Spring. To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers to walk, call briefly: To connect en route call this cell phone: 413 253-7609."
20070223 Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070223 "Walk for a New Spring - Easthampton, Northampton, Hatfield, MA" "Friday, 2/23 Walk from Easthampton to Northampton for lunch. Friday afternoon walk from Northampton to Hatfield. Please tell friends about the plan for SATURDAY, 2/24 Depart from Hatfield Center, ~8-8:30. Walk to - South Deerfield & pot-luck lunch. Help us greet walkers as they arrive at the S. Deerfiled Common! Traprock neighbors will be there with signs, ""Bring'm HOME!"" & ""Honk for PEACE"" beginning at about 11:30. At about 12:00, Walk or drive three blocks down Sugarloaf Street to Holy Name Church at 13 Thayer Street for a pot-luck lunch with walkers. We thank Father Randy Calvo for his hospitality, and Paula Shulman for making soup for 10-15 walkers. It's school vacations week. What can you do for peace? Bring your yummy veggies or protein to support walkers! Walkers continue north through Deerfield Academy, past the Bement School, both on Main Street in Old Deerfield. Suppper will be HERE, at Traprock Peace Center, , Deerfield. Cooks, please come at 5:30, and we'll eat at 6PM sharp. Are there massage therapists who would like to come care for tender feet, tired backs? We are looking for hospitality in Greenfield for a community gathering from 7-8pm. Please call 773-7427 to offer space. SUNDAY, JOIN US SUNDAY FOR NUCLEAR SANITY: 2/25 Drive to Putney, Vt - Walk south to Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Old Ferry Road, north of exit 3 in Brattleboro. In the afternoon, head south into Brattleboro. Monday, 2/26 : Walk from Brattleboro to the gates of the Vermont Yankee reactor in Vernon, VT. then to Northfield and Orange, MA. 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Join walkers on their way from Harvard Square to the Boston State House on Wednesday, March 21 the First Day of Spring. To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers to walk, call briefly: To connect en route call this cell phone: 413 253-7609."
20070223 "2007 National SPSR Conference, Stanford CA" "2007 National SPSR Conference: Medical Consequences of War February 23-25, 2007 Stanford Medical Campus Stanford, CA Keynote Speaker Les Roberts, MD - Author of the groundbreaking Lancet study, ""Mortality after the 2003 invasion of Iraq: a cross-sectional cluster sample survey,"" Dr. Roberts will discuss the war in Iraq and his experiences working as a researcher in that country. Confirmed Speakers Cesar Aleman, Latin American IPPNW Student Representative Lee Francis, MD Erica Frank, MD, MPH Robert Gould, MD Andrew Harris, MD Catherine Thomasson, MD Nuclear Weapons Inheritance Project Veteran's Pannel Housing Information available Register here: https://secure2.convio.net/psr/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=1300&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS Apply for a travel scholarship here: https://secure2.convio.net/psr/site/SSurvey?SURVEY_ID=1320&ACTION_REQUIRED=URI_ACTION_USER_REQUESTS Questions? Email spsr.national@gmail.com. http://www.psr.org/site/PageServer?pagename=spsr_stanford"
20070222 "BOMB SCARE: The History & Future of Nuclear Weapons, MIT - Cambridge" "Events at MIT - Technology and Culture Forum THE FUTURE OF NUCLEAR TECHNOLOGY Bomb Scare: The History and Future of Nuclear Weapons Thursday, February 22, 2007 - 7pm MIT Bldg. 6-Rm. 120 Speaker: Joseph Cirincione, Senior Vice President, Center for American Progress This event is part of a series at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Thursday, February 22- Thursday, March 15, 2007. All events are free and open to the public. No advanced sign up; seating is first come, first served. For maps and more info, see http://web.mit.edu/tac"
20070222 "WALK for a NEW SPRING Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton, MA" "2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road in Leverett to -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Pot-luck supper HERE at Traprock! Eating 6PM sharp.) 2/25 Drive to Putney, Vt -walk to Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070221 """PLATANOS & COLLARD GREENS"" FREE, U-Mass, Amherst, MA" "Wednesday February 21 ""PLATANOS & COLLARD GREENS"" 8pm, Bowker Auditorium, UMass Amherst. Free performance in honor of Black History Month. ""Platanos and Collard Greens"" (www.platanosandcollardgreens.com) is an intellectual romantic comedy that examines stereotypes, cultural differences, and similarities between Blacks and Latinos. It tells the story of two college students, Freeman, an African-American man, and Angelita, a Latina woman, both forced to confront and overcome cultural and racial prejudices, while defending their bond from the biases held by family and friends. Info: 800-999-8627 or 545-2511."
20070221 "WIDE-Angle Films, CUBA-related films, Amherst, MA" "On the first and third Wednesdays at 7PM, drop in at the beautiful NACUL Center, 592 Main Street, at the corner of North Whitney Street. The architecture is beautiful and art graces the walls. Downstairs neighbors are organizing free film-screenings, sponsored by AFSC, SAGE, and Traprock Peace Center. This week see ""Mission Against Terror"" (48 minutes) and ""Who's Afraid of the Little Yellow School Bus"" the story of a Pastors for Peace delegation, (30 minutes). Discussion follows. Meet your neighbors. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks to Roger, Bob, Emily, Anne and Steve for this wonderful initiative. Call 413 256-1760 for more information, or to volunteer."
20070221 WALK FOR A NEW SPRING - W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield "2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road in Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Pot-luck supper HERE at Traprock!) 2/25 Drive to Putney, Vt -walk to Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070220 Walk for a New Spring - W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Pot-luck Supper HERE! Bring food, 5:30.) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070220 "NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT, Northampton" "Tuesday February 20 LAST TIME! POLITICS, PASSION, & PALATE BENEFIT 5pm, 6:30pm, 8pm seatings, 271 Main St, Northampton. La Cazuela is still open and holding one last benefit for the National Priorities Project, with 100% of the food proceeds donated to NPP. Reservations are required and may be obtained by contacting Phil Korman, 584-9556, mailto:philk@nationalpriorities.org. NPP is a nonprofit organization that illustrates the impact of federal policies on local communities. TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR JOB OPENING: NPP is seeking a multi-skilled person who can bring creative talent, a commitment to social justice, and enthusiasm for making information accessible to a national audience. Will be responsible for all aspects of the NPP website including marketing, upgrading, and developing new interactive tools. Will also be responsible for maintaining and developing other aspects of communications and information infrastructure in the NPP office, and coordinate with contracted and volunteer personnel where necessary. More at http://www.nationalpriorities.org."
20070220 "VALLEYWIDE SPOKESCOUNCIL, Amherst, MA" "Tuesday February 20 (Third Tuesdays) VALLEYWIDE SPOKESCOUNCIL 7-9pm, South Meeting Room, Bangs Community Center, 70 Boltwood Walk, downtown Amherst. The Valleywide Spokescouncil is representatives of groups or organizations with the goal of building critical mass to achieve goals the groups are working on or care about. If you are part of a group or organization of 20 or more people in Western Massachusetts and can serve as its spokesperson, you are invited to join the Valleywide Spokescouncil. Those who join this Council are in general agreement with the Earth Charter: www.earthcharter.org. Leadership is equally shared by all present through consensus decision-making based roughly on Formal Consensus: www.consensus.net/ocaccontents.html. Info: Tim Anderson, 559-1656, mailto:timbabwe1@aol.com."
20070220 "Franklin/Hampshire HEALTH CARE COALITION, Northampton" "Tuesday February 20 (Third Tuesdays) FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE COALITION 7pm (6:45pm social time), Lathrop Village Community Room, Shallow Brook Drive, off Bridge Rd, Northampton. Organizing for the Mass. Health Care Trust Fund Bill. Info: Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, PO Box 3011, Amherst 01004, 586-0345, mailto:markham@crocker.com or mailto:franko1810@aol.com. The Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund Bill calls for a universal health care system, providing universal access, a comprehensive range of physical and mental health benefits, choice of provider, quality, unified financing and cost controls, accountable governance, and stability. A Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund will be a ""single-payer"" of all health care costs, statewide. Details of the Bill, action ideas: MASS-CARE, 800-383-1973, mailto:masscare@aol.com, www.masscare.org."
20070219 Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070218 Walk for a New Spring "Walk for a New Spring 2/18 - Walk for a New Spring! Pray, Talk & Walk from the ... Peace Pagoda, Leverett -> Leverett Cong. Ch. //drive to N.Adams 2/19 North Adams - Pittsfield - Lee 2/20 Lee - Great Barrington //drive to Westfield 2/21 W. Springfield - Agawam - Springfield 2/22 Springfield - Chicopee - Holyoke - Easthampton 2/23 Easthampton - Northampton - Hatfield 2/24 Hatfield - South Deerfield - Greenfield (Supper HERE!) 2/25 Putney, Vt - Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Brattleboro 2/26 Brattleboro - Vermont Yankee reactor - Northfield - Orange 2/27 Rest Day -- walkers arrive at the Boston State House on 3/21 the First Day of Spring To support walkers with pot-luck meals, or rendez-vous with walkers, call briefly, 413 253-7609."
20070218 "UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE, Boston, MA" "UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE February 16-19, 2007 Boston, MA. This gathering of students, producers, and other key members of the Fair Trade Movement will invigorate the movement through workshops, dialogue, and an increased awareness of the challenges facing the movement. USFTs mission is to engage and inspire students to act for greater social and economic justice and equity around the world and in their local communities. Info: http://www.USFT.org. Visit http://www.ersvp.com/reply/2007usftconvergence"
20070218 PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS Sunday, February 18 (Third Sundays) 4-6pm, call for location. Info: Juanita Nelson, 773-5188 x1"
20070218 "Hear APPEAL for REDRESS Co-Founder, Middletown, CT" "Navy Petty Officer Who Co-Founded Appeal for Redress to Speak in CT February 18 For more information contact: Stanley Heller, Connecticut United for Peace, 203-934-2761 or mail@TheStruggle.org Jonathan Hutto, an active duty sailor who co-founded the group Appeal for Redress will be speaking in Middletown, CT on Sunday, February 18. Hell be speaking at 2 p.m. at the Church of the Holy Trinity, 381 Main St. in a talk sponsored by Connecticut United for Peace and other organizations. The Appeal is a letter sent formally to Congress by over 1,000 active duty, reserve and guard personnel calling for Congress to support the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The letter reads, As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq. Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home. The letter was delivered ton Congress on January 16. Since that date over 200 more servicemen and servicewomen have signed the appeal. Hutto is a Navy Petty Officer who has previously worked for Amnesty International. In 2001 he initated a police accountablity project in Prince Georges County, Maryland in order to combat police brutality against Blacks and Latinos. He is a graduate of Howard University and hold a BA in Political Science and a minor in History. Hutto spoke to over 100,000 people at the United for Peace and Justice rally on January 27 in Washington DC. Stanley Heller, a member of the Organizing Committee of Connecticut United for Peace said, The opposition to the Iraq war by active duty soldiers, military families and veterans is growing fast. The Appeal for Redress movement is a new and exciting development. People who want to support the troops should hear this sailors message. Connecticut United for Peace is a four year old coalition of anti-war organizations in CT founded to oppose the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Its website is www.ctup.8k.com"
20070218 "Natick Vigil for Peace and Justice, Natick, MA" "Natick Vigil for Peace and Justice (Weekly Event , Every Saturday at noon) Saturday, noon Natick, MA USA Location: Natick Center at the corner of Rte 135 and Rte 27 Natick MA We stand up for peace, an end to war and occupation, as witness to what is right and just and to get the truth out. Contact: Kim Nguyen kimnguyn@hotmail.com"
20070218 "Candlelight Vigil at Independence Visitors Center, Phila., PA" "Candlelight Vigil at Independence Visitors Center, Phila., PA Start: Mar 18 2007 - 6:30pm End: Mar 18 2007 - 8:30pm Organization: Brandywine Peace Community Contact Name: Robert M. Smith Contact Email: brandywine@juno.com Contact Phone: 610-544-1818 WE DECLARE PEACE! March 03 - March 07 Four Years of War We Declare Peace Sunday, March 18, 6:30PM - Philadelphia Area Candlelight Vigil, Independence Visitors Center, 6th & Market Sts. (across from the Liberty Bell), Philadelphia, PA. The solemn vigil will include reading of names of Iraq war dead - U.S. and Iraqi - Bell-Tolling, Speakers, Music, and Mouning to Resistance memorial for peace. Location Independence Visitors Center (across from the Liberty Bell), 6th & Market Streets Philadelphia, PA, 19102 United States"
20070217 "UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE, Boston, MA" "UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE February 16-19, 2007 Boston, MA. This gathering of students, producers, and other key members of the Fair Trade Movement will invigorate the movement through workshops, dialogue, and an increased awareness of the challenges facing the movement. USFTs mission is to engage and inspire students to act for greater social and economic justice and equity around the world and in their local communities. Info: http://www.USFT.org. Visit http://www.ersvp.com/reply/2007usftconvergence"
20070217 Nonviolence Workshop -- Occupation Project -- Chicago "Nonviolence Workshop -- Occupation Project -- Chicago Start: Feb 17 2007 - 1:00pm End: Feb 17 2007 - 5:00pm Organization: Voices for Creative Nonviolence Contact Name: Contact Email: occupationproject@vcnv.org Contact Phone: 773-878-3815 Prepare for participation in the Occupation Project. This training will include: theory and practice of nonviolence; role plays in nonviolence; the arrest process; and the potential legal consequences of participating in civil disobedience. The campaign will assist those not already in affinity groups in joining with an existing affinity group or forming new affinity groups. Contact Voices for Creative Nonviolence at 773-878-3815 for more information. Location St. Gertrude Parish Social Hall 1401 W. Granville Avenue Chicago, IL"
20070217 Nonviolence Workshop -- Occupation Project -- Chicago "Nonviolence Workshop -- Occupation Project -- Chicago Start: Feb 17 2007 - 1:00pm End: Feb 17 2007 - 5:00pm Organization: Voices for Creative Nonviolence Contact Name: Contact Email: occupationproject@vcnv.org Contact Phone: 773-878-3815 Prepare for participation in the Occupation Project. This training will include: theory and practice of nonviolence; role plays in nonviolence; the arrest process; and the potential legal consequences of participating in civil disobedience. The campaign will assist those not already in affinity groups in joining with an existing affinity group or forming new affinity groups. Contact Voices for Creative Nonviolence at 773-878-3815 for more information. Location St. Gertrude Parish Social Hall 1401 W. Granville Avenue Chicago, IL"
20070216 "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS for Feb. 15, Greenfield" "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the Worldwide Demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. 1 million marched in NYC, 2 million marched in London, 3 million marched in Rome. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN??? Bring your camera, or bring your cell phone? - Voices, instruments, all tools for peace!"
20070216 "UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE, Boston" "February 16-19 UNITED STUDENTS FOR FAIR TRADE 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONVERGENCE Boston. This gathering of students, producers, and other key members of the Fair Trade Movement will invigorate the movement through workshops, dialogue, and an increased awareness of the challenges facing the movement. USFT's mission is to engage and inspire students to act for greater social and economic justice and equity around the world and in their local communities. Info: www.USFT.org. http://www.ersvp.com/reply/2007usftconvergence."
20070216 "CULTURE SHOCK, Northampton, MA" "CULTURE SHOCK Friday, February 16, 2007 10pm-2am, DIVA's, 492 Pleasant St, Northampton, MA. Where world music meets classic hip-hop and soul, old school, r&b, reggae, salsa. Info: 413-530-9781, mailto:cultureshock04@yahoo.com"
20070216 "Dance Spree for Traprock: GIVE PEACE A DANCE, Northampton" "Come share the love at this barefoot boogy on Main Street in Northampton. Your donation of $4-7 covers the dancing, Your donations above $4 can help a Neighbors Network to End War. Come to warm up beginning at 8:30, make your community announcements at the half-time circle, and pick up the beat with lively dancing until midnight if you like. The Dance Spree studio is on the fourth floor above Fitzwilly's. There is an elevator, so come with your wheels if you need them. No smoke, street shoes or alcohol at the venue."
20070215 "Interfaith Council of Franklin County, Greenfield" "The next meeting of the Interfaith Council of Franklin County, will be in Greenfield on Thursday , February 15th beginning with a pot-luck supper at 5:30 pm, at First Baptist Church, 118 Federal Street."
20070215 "TARGET IRAN: Scott Ritter in Williamstown, MA" "TARGET IRAN: Scott Ritter in Williamstown, MA. Traprock Peace Center brings Scott Ritter to Williamstown, MA on Thursday, February 15 for remarks and discussion, ""Target Iran"" regarding U.S. plans for war against Iran. The First United Methodist Church of Williamstown, 777 Main Street hosts and co-sponsors this non-partisan, educational event. Doors open to the public at 6:45. http://www.grassrootspeace.org Mailing address: ___ Traprock Peace Center, ___ , ___ Deerfield, MA 01342 Please include your email address or phone number for confirmation, and indicate whether you would like to receive occasional news. FEBRUARY 15 IS THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST WORLDWIDE PEACE DEMONSTRATIONS, WHEN 1 MILLION DEMONSTRATED IN NEW YORK, 2 MILLION DEMONSTRATED IN LONDON, AND 3 MILLION DEMONSTRATED IN ROME, FOR NO AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAQ!!! HAVE YOU BEEN PAYING FOR NUCLEAR WAR? Massachusetts taxpayers are expected to pay over $480 million for nuclear weapons and war in 2007 according to the National Priorities Project, http://database.nationalpriorities.org/cgi-bin/WebObjects/nppdatabase.woa/1/wo/qcQjRLq0drb5m5EG3EpwFg/0.0.1.1.6.1 HOW MUCH MORE, HOW DIFFERENTLY SHALL WE ORGANIZE TO PREVENT US AGGRESSION AGAINST IRAN?"
20070215 "MASS Nurses Silent Vigil, Greenfield, MA" "Silent Vigil with signs on the Greenfield, MA Common. Please support the Baystate VNA & Hospice Nurses in Greenfield, MA February 15, 2007 Standout on Greenfield Common from 4:30 to 6:30 pm Two years ago the Baystate VNA and Hospice Nurses in the Greenfield, Mass area were covered by the Massachusetts Nurses Association contract with the Franklin Medical Center. That changed when Baystate Health Care closed the VNA and Hospice only to reopen with the same staff and patients as Baystate VNA & Hospice Greenfield, forcing the RNs to fight for its right to be unionized. For two years Baystate has refused to bargain in good faith on a first contract. Please join your sisters and brothers and show them your support. Western MA Community Organizer, Division of Legislation ""Without good and careful nursing many must suffer greatly, and probably perish, that might have been restored to health and comfort, and become useful to themselves, their families, and the public, for many years after."" ~Benjamin Franklin (1751) Diane Scherrer, RN Massachusetts Nurses Association CELL: 781-363-3817"
20070215 ON THE STREETS - Cancel today for Greenfield? "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 (Each day different neighbors have pitched in. We may cancel today's demo. Sunny has to be in Williamstown. Sandra had to reschedule an appointment. Bring your peace flag if you want, but we can't be there with you.) Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the Worldwide Demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. 1 million marched in NYC, 2 million marched in London, 3 million marched in Rome. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN???"
20070215 "Can Nuclear Energy & Non-Proliferation Co-Exist? M.I.T. Cambridge, MA" "Can Nuclear Energy and Non-Proliferation Co-Exist? Thursday, March 15, 2007 - 7pm - MIT Bldg. 32-Rm. 141 (Stata Center) Speakers: Geoff Forden, Science, Technology and Global Security Working Group, STS, MIT Matt Bunn, Belfer Center, Harvard University Moderator: Owen Cote, MIT Center for International Studies This event is part of a series at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, from Thursday, February 22- Thursday, March 15, 2007. All events are free and open to the public. No advanced sign up; seating is first come, first served. For maps and more info, see http://web.mit.edu/tac"
20070214 "Amnesty International, Northampton" "Wednesday February 14 (Second Wednesdays) AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL 7:30pm, Unitarian Society, 220 Main St (side entrance at rear), Northampton. For over 40 years, Nobel Peace Prize winner Amnesty International has been fighting for human rights worldwide. Join local efforts to help stop torture, genocide, human trafficking, violence against women, death penalty, and other human rights abuses. Info, to confirm meeting: Barry, 584-5537, mailto:bnigrosh@gmail.com, http://amnesty76.tripod.com/."
20070214 "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS for Feb. 15, Greenfield" "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the Worldwide Demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. 1 million marched in NYC, 2 million marched in London, 3 million marched in Rome. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN???"
20070214 ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the Worldwide Demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. 1 million marched in NYC, 2 million marched in London, 3 million marched in Rome. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN???"
20070214 This Valentines Day: CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEMBERS! "NUCLEAR INFORMATION AND RESOURCE SERVICE 6930 Carroll Avenue, Suite 340, Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-NIRS (301-270-6477); Fax: 301-270-4291 nirsnet@nirs.org; www.nirs.org This Valentines Day, February 14. Before you go away to that romantic rendezvous. Before you snuggle with your sweetie. Before you even have another routine lunch at your desk.. This Valentines Day: CALL YOUR CONGRESSMEMBERS! And tell them: NO SWEETHEART DEALS FOR THE NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY! MONEY FOR RENEWABLES, NOT FOR NEW NUKES! IN THE NAME OF LOVE, STOP THE BUSH ENERGY BUDGET! The FY 2008 federal budget released by George Bush February 5 includes whopping increases for nuclear powerand cuts for renewable energy and energy efficiency programs needed to address the climate crisis. A Public Citizen statement providing more details is below. Show your love for the planet, and join thousands of people in calling both of your senators and your representative with a simple message: Its time to stop wasting more of our tax dollars on ineffective, dangerous and unnecessary nuclear power programs. We need to redirect those funds where they will help most: for solar power, energy efficiency, wind power, geothermal, and so on. We have a good chance for success with the new Congress, but it wont happen unless they hear from you. Phone Numbers: The main U.S. Capitol Switchboard numbers are 202-224-3121 or 202-225-3121. You can reach every member of Congress from those numbers. There are also toll-free numbers you can use. These are: 1-800-828-0498, 1-800-459-1887, 1-800-614-2803, 1-866-340-9281, 1-866-220-0044. Please forward this Alert widely! Put up on your blogs, myspace and similar pages! Spread the word! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the NIRS E-Mail Alert list. You are on this list because you signed up on our website, at a NIRS table at a concert or other event, on a petition, or directly to NIRS. Your name and address are never sold, rented, or traded with anyone for any reason. For address changes or to unsubscribe, just send an e-mail to nirsnet@nirs.org. Your friends and colleagues can join this list by sending a note to nirsnet@nirs.org Feb. 5, 2007 Bush Administration Budget Proposes to Squander More Than a Billion Dollars on Unsafe and Polluting Nuclear Power and Nuclear Waste Programs in FY 2008 Statement of Michele Boyd, Legislative Director, Public Citizens Energy Program Just how much taxpayer money does the federal government have to squander before it realizes that it is chasing a nuclear power mirage? Apparently, more than a billion dollars in Fiscal Year 2008 alone. The Bush administrations budget request for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) proposes to waste another $1.3 billion for nuclear power programs in pursuit of dangerous policies to revive the nuclear industry, restart nuclear waste reprocessing in the United States, and resuscitate the failing Yucca Mountain nuclear waste repository project. Among the many subsidies for the 50-year-old nuclear industry in the Bush administrations budget: $4 billion in proposed loan guarantees for nuclear and coal plants in FY 2008, compared to a $5 billion cap for biofuels, electricity transmission and the vast array of renewable energies. The DOE set these amounts, but according to the budget request, has yet to evaluate the financial risks for U.S. taxpayers. A 2003 estimate by the Congressional Budget Office concluded the risk of loan default for a new nuclear plant would be well above 50 percent. $802 million for nuclear power research and development, a 38 percent increase from the FY 2007 request (the pending FY 2007 Continuing Resolution does not provide full funding). More than $1.4 billion has been spent on nuclear power research and development since FY 2001. Yet it is unlikely that we will see any new reactors before 2017 if ever. Meanwhile, significant efficiency measures and renewable energies could be implemented in the next few years if federal policies supported them. $114 million for the Nuclear Power 2010 program, which pays the wealthy nuclear industry for half the cost of applying for new reactors and licensing new designs. More than $251 million has been appropriated for this program since FY 2001. The DOE has granted $260 million to a consortium of utilities and manufacturing companies, called NuStart, for only one construction and operation license application. $36.1 million for developing designs for the next generation of nuclear reactors. More than $200 million has been spent on the program since FY 2001. According to the DOE, these designs will cost between $610 million and $1 billion. None of these designs is part of any of the new reactor proposals. New reactors would also mean more radioactive waste, but the Bush administration budget has no solutions: $405 million in FY 2008 for the Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP), a program to promote reprocessing that the Bush administration first announced last year. This represents a $285 million increase from the pending FY 2007 Continuing Resolution for the ill-defined program. Reprocessing is expensive and the most polluting part of the nuclear cycle. It also would threaten U.S. national security by producing highly radioactive plutonium that is vulnerable to theft. More than $586 million has been appropriated for reprocessing research since FY 2001. But according to the National Academy of Sciences, a full-scale reprocessing and plutonium fuel program for the waste that we have today would cost at least $100 billion (1997 dollars). There is significant skepticism in Congress about the partnership. The report of the House FY 2007 Energy and Water Appropriations bill found that the Department of Energy has failed to provide sufficient detailed information to enable Congress to understand fully all aspects of this initiative, including cost, schedule, technology development plan, and waste streams from GNEP. $494.5 million for the proposed high-level waste repository at Yucca Mountain in Nevada, a $49 million increase for the program. Despite claims by the DOE that its priority is to submit a high quality license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in June 2008, the DOE is in the conceptual stage of redesigning the site facilities and operations once again. The Government Accountability Office released a report last week concluding that more than $25 million will be spent to find falsified data and replace key modeling programs for the site. Approximately $9 billion has been wasted on this program already. Retiring Nuclear Regulatory Commissioner Edward McGaffigan recently stated that the project has been beset by bad law, bad regulatory policy, bad science policy, bad personnel policy, bad budget policy throughout its history. In comparison to lavish funding for the mature nuclear industry, the administration proposes to keep solar funding flat, to cut wind and weatherization budgets and to eliminate geothermal funding. As with past Bush administration budgets, the real solutions for combating climate change and meeting energy needs renewables and efficiency get the very, very short end of the budget stick."
20070213 ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS TO HONOR Feb. 15 Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the Worldwide Demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. 1 million marched in NYC, 2 million marched in London, 3 million marched in Rome. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN???"
20070212 "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS for Feb. 15, Greenfield" "ON THE STREETS - FIVE DAYS for Feb. 15 Every day this week from 4:30-5:30 neighbors honor the worldwide demonstrations for peace on Feb. 15. We'll be crossing the street in Greenfield, MA at Federal & Main People will HONK for PEACE, and jot down the number for Congress. Come get your exercise. Shoulder straps help keep hands warm, but you'll feel like waving as the drivers cheer you on! Come for all or part. We have lots of banners. BE OUT AT NEW PLACES IN YOUR TOWN???"
20070211 "Report Back - Lobby to END WAR, Cambridge, MA" "Well be having a DC Lobby Day Reportback and Strategizing meeting on Sunday Feb 11. Harvard Epworth United Methodist Church, 1555 Mass Ave in Harvard Square, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. (near the Harvard Law School, and across from the Cambridge Common) This will be an opportunity to get a picture of where our new Congress is on the war, hear about the meetings with our MA Congresspeople which took place on January 29th and to consider what role we want the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to play in ending the war. We will be working together to develop our very best thinking!! The meeting room in the church will be available from 3:30 5:30 PM; we will also be able to use the library after 5:30 if some want to continue their discussions. This space is wheelchair accessible. Angela Kelly and Susan Lees UJP Iraq Campaigns: Pressure Congress & Fund Justice not War MA Peace Action"
20070211 "Report Back - Lobby to END WAR, Cambridge, MA" "Well be having a DC Lobby Day Reportback and Strategizing meeting on Sunday Feb 11. Harvard Epworth United Methodist Church, 1555 Mass Ave in Harvard Square, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM. (near the Harvard Law School, and across from the Cambridge Common) This will be an opportunity to get a picture of where our new Congress is on the war, hear about the meetings with our MA Congresspeople which took place on January 29th and to consider what role we want the Massachusetts Congressional delegation to play in ending the war. We will be working together to develop our very best thinking!! The meeting room in the church will be available from 3:30 5:30 PM; we will also be able to use the library after 5:30 if some want to continue their discussions. This space is wheelchair accessible. Angela Kelly and Susan Lees UJP Iraq Campaigns: Pressure Congress & Fund Justice not War MA Peace Action"
20070211 "W. Mass. Social Forum General Assembly Planning, Holyoke" "Sunday February 11 WESTERN MASS SOCIAL FORUM GENERAL ASSEMBLY 3pm, El Mercado, 413 Main St, Holyoke. Join local activists organizing a Social Forum in Western Mass, April 13-15, 2007, at UMass Amherst. Subscribe to e-list at http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/westernmasssocialforum. Info, for childcare: mailto:renick.rinehart@comcast.net, www.westernmassafsc.org/wsf/wsf.html. ""Another World Is Possible."" This is the slogan of the World Social Forum. Since its first meeting Brazil in 2001, the World Social Forum has become the largest gathering of social movements in the world. The Social Forum is united in its opposition to neoliberalism (the dominant economic model: ""free"" markets, ""free"" trade, minimal government, privatization, deregulation) and imperialism, and in its commitment to building ""another world"" grounded in sustainability and social justice. There have been numerous regional social forums throughout the world, including one in Boston in 2004. See WSF Charter of Principles at www.forumsocialmundial.org.br/main.php?id_menu=4&cd_language=2."
20070211 free film By Reel World The Corporation "Spectacularly photographed - an axamination of the most pervasive institution of our time. Noam Chonsky, Naomi Klein, Michael Moore & others examine the nature of modern global conglomerates. Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Contact Ellen K. 625-9708"
20070211 "Reel World Films: THE CORPORATION, 2PM, Shelburne Falls" "REEL WORLD DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES On Sunday Afternoons this winter: On Sunday, February 11 see THE CORPORATION, 2 PM Splendidly photographed, this is an examination of the spectacular rise and development of the most pervasive institution of our time. Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein, Milton Friedman, and Michael Moore are among the participants examining the nature of modern global conglomerates. 145 minutes All films are free & open to the public. Thanks to McCusker's Market and Shelburne Falls Coffee Roasters for Donation of Refreshments. Arms Library does not sponsor this film series. For information call 625-9708 or 625-9543."
20070211 "Interfaith Peace Service, Greenfield" "An interfaith worship is scheduled for Sunday, February 11th at 7 pm at Temple Israel, 27 Pierce Street in Greenfield, under the auspices of the Interfaith Council of Franklin County."
20070210 Town Hall Forum on Iraq War "US Rep. Adam Smith will discuss the Iraq War in a town hall forum at First United Methodist Church 918 Division Ave Tacoma, WA from 1-2:30pm Sat Feb 10, 2007"
20070209 """The Murder of Fred Hampton,"" Northampton" "Northampton Committee Announces Screening of ""The Murder of Fred Hampton,"" Friday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. ""The Murder of Fred Hampton"" documents the 1969 killing of a Black Panther leader in a raid on his apartment by Chicago Police and the FBI. The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq is sponsoring a free screening of ""The Murder of Fred Hampton"" on Friday, February 9, at 7:00 p.m. at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. The event is free. The venue is accessible. Discussion will follow. Northampton Committee To Stop the War in Iraq http://www.northamptoncommittee.org Contact: Frances Crowe, 413-586-4950"
20070208 "RALLY FOR FAIR CONTRACTS at UMass, Amherst, MA" "RALLY FOR FAIR CONTRACTS at UMass Thursday, February 8, 2007 Noon, Student Union Lawn, UMass Amherst, MA Our governor has changed, but has UMass? Will UMass finally treat its workers and students with respect? Will UMass end its mandatory fees for graduate employees, end student surveillance by police, and commit more resources toward building a diverse campus community? Join the Graduate Employee Organization/UAW Local 2322 and UMass students, faculty, and staff to demand that UMass settle fair and timely labor agreements with its unions and keep its promise to be an affordable, accessible public institution for the Commonwealth. Info: GEO/UAW, 545-0705, mailto:geo@external.umass.edu See bargaining updates at http://www.geouaw.org"
20070207 "Western Mass Jobs with Justice, Springfield, MA" "WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE WORKERS RIGHTS BOARD (WRB) & COMMITTEE Wednesday, February 7, 2007 4-5:30pm, Pioneer Valley CLC, 640 Page Blvd, Springfield, MA Members of the Western Mass WRB meet with their support committee to plan next steps to expose and hold accountable So-Called Non-Profit Employers. Want to help? Jon Weissman, 413-732-7970, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org"
20070207 Wide= "Wide-Angle Films presents a truly inspiring film of people who did what they knew to be the right thing. Nacul Center 592 Main St., Amherst (fully accessible) (corner, No. Whitney St., 1/2 mi. east of downtown) FEBRUARY 7, 7 pm WEAPONS OF THE SPIRIT 90 min.- written, produced and directed by Pierre Sauvage. In and around one village in Nazi-occupied France, 5,000 Jews were taken in and sheltered by 5,000 Christians! At last, the story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. It is a story the filmmaker was born to tell: he was born and protected at that time in that singular oasis of peace -Le Chambon. U.S.A./France, 1989, English language with some French, subtitled. Le Chambon-sur-Lignon was a tiny Protestant farming village in the mountains of south-central France. Defying the Nazis and French government that was collaborating with the Nazis, the villagers of the area of Le Chambon provided a safe haven throughout the war for whoever knocked on their door. Discussion follows. This series is supported by volunteers from AFSC, SAGE, and Traprock Peace Center. Our thanks to active citizens making a difference!"
20070207 "Wide-Angle Films, Weapons of the Spirit, Amherst, MA" "Wide-Angle Films presents a truly inspiring film of people who did what they knew to be the right thing. Nacul Center 592 Main St., Amherst (fully accessible) (corner, No. Whitney St., 1/2 mi. east of downtown) FEBRUARY 7, 7 pm WEAPONS OF THE SPIRIT 90 min.- written, produced and directed by Pierre Sauvage. In and around one village in Nazi-occupied France, 5,000 Jews were taken in and sheltered by 5,000 Christians! At last, the story of a unique conspiracy of goodness. It is a story the filmmaker was born to tell: he was born and protected at that time in that singular oasis of peace -Le Chambon. U.S.A./France, 1989, English language with some French, subtitled. Le Chambon-sur-Lignon was a tiny Protestant farming village in the mountains of south-central France. Defying the Nazis and French government that was collaborating with the Nazis, the villagers of the area of Le Chambon provided a safe haven throughout the war for whoever knocked on their door. Discussion follows. This series is supported by volunteers from AFSC, SAGE, and Traprock Peace Center. Our thanks to active citizens making a difference!"
20070207 "CONVERSATIONS ON MORAL PHILOSOPHY, 6PM, Hadley." "Wed., Feb. 7 6pm: Conversations on Moral Philosophy, Hadley. Matt Silliman's, 'Sentience and Sensibility; a conversation about moral philosophy' is a treatment, in a dialogue form designed to be of interest to non-academic readers, of the nature and origin of moral value and the implications of that nature for how we live our lives. The book includes lively discussions of such vexed questions as the moral standing of nonhuman animals, the significance of race, the problem of moral partiality, and the developmental moral status of human fetuses. Silliman will entertain discussion at a reading on Wednesday, February 7th at 6pm at Barnes & Noble in Hadley, Massachusetts. Silliman has taught philosophy at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, formerly North Adams State college, for more than twenty years, and has participated in numerous efforts relating to peace, social justice, food politics, and the environment (including the community initiative that helped to shut down the Yankee Rowe nuclear reactor). He has already announced his opposition to the next war. His professional writing includes treatments of the morality of civil disobedience, the ethics of torture and terrorism, and the structural problem of racism."
20070207 Ragging Grannies protest "Join the Rgging Grannies & Friends protesting military's recruitment strategies at the Military Recruitment Station, at the strip mall at the corner of Rte 116th and Rte 33, South Hadley. Join us!"
20070206 "WMASS MILITARY COUNTER-RECRUITMENT EDUCATION, Hadley, MA" "Tuesday February 6 (First Tuesday) WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK 6:30 pm North Star Learning Center, Rt 9, Hadley, MA. MREN focuses on counter-recruitment, GI Rights advocacy, Conscientious Objection work, and support of military families. Material available on line at http://www.WesternMassAFSC.org. Info: 413-584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20070205 "RALLY FOR LT. WATADA, 4-5PM, Rt. 116 South Deerfield" "MONDAY, Feb. 5, RALLY FOR LT. WATADA From 4-5PM, demonstrate your support for Lt. Ehren Watada. He is the first U.S. officer to refuse deployment to the illegal and immoral war raging in Iraq. Gather at the base of Mount Sugarloaf on Route 116 in South Deerfield, to greet passersby. Many come from U-Mass. Come stand with banners and signs saying, ""I am a Conscientious Objector"" ""BRING'm HOME!"" ""Spare the Innocents"" or ""Thank YOU, Lt."" Come for all or PART! Can't stop? Honk for Peace as you pass by! Please spread the word in your schools: Every soldier, sailor and marine takes an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution. They are instructed in the prohibitions against attacking civilians, engaging in torture, and the requirement to provide for the basic needs of a population during an occupation, according treaties such as the Geneva Conventions. (The War Crimes Report, prints the text of the War Crimes Act, link from our home page.) See news about a nationwide campaign urging acceptance of his resignation on moral & legal grounds. http://www.thankyoult.org Please call to volunteer as a speaker on your conscientious objection, for an upcoming video show. Sunny Miller, 413-773-7427"
20070205 "RALLY FOR LT. WATADA," "Monday, Feb. 5, RALLY FOR LT. WATADA Especially for children and teens: Hear and comment on conscientious objection! Lt. Erin Watada is the first U.S. officer to refuse deployment to the illegal and immoral war raging in Iraq. Every soldier, sailor and marine takes an oath to uphold the U.S. Constitution. They are instructed in the prohibitions against attacking civilians, engaging in torture, and the requirement to provide for the basic needs of a population during an occupation, according treaties such as the Geneva Conventions. This event will include discussion of the harm of war, especially the harm to children, here and abroad. See news about a nationwide campaign urging acceptance of his resignation on moral & legal grounds. http://www.thankyoult.org Please call to volunteer as a speaker on your conscientious objection! Sunny Miller, 413-773-7427 Time & location to be announced."
20070205 "THANK YOU LT WATADA, National Day of Action" "Feb 5 National Day of Action in Support of Lt. Ehren Watatda On Monday, February 5, 2007, when Lt. Watada goes on trial, supporters will rally outside the gates of Fort Lewis, Washington for a peaceful, non-violent demonstration. Monday, February 5, 2007 9am - Lt. Watadas Military Court Martial begins 11:30am - Student Rally with Iraq Veterans Against the War 1pm - Political Art Performance 3pm Rally and Vigil Fort Lewis, WA. Exit 119, off I-5 Bring a lunch, snacks, signs and a peaceful, positive attitude. Dress warm -- wear heavy/rain coats, hats, scarves and gloves. We will provide coffee, and a warm space from the cold. Visit the website for: National Event Listings Transportation to Fort Lewis Buses, Carpools and more Attend Lt. Watadas Court Martial Travel and Housing Information Welcome Event Feb 4, 2007 To add your action, event or student walkout to our Nation Event Listing email action@ltwatada.org National Call to Action: February 5, Lt. Watada Military Court Martial On Monday, February 5, 2007 take action against the Iraq war and in support of Lt. Watada during his military court martial. As the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to Iraq and for publicly speaking out against the Iraq war Lt. Watada faces 6 years in prison. Stand up with Lt. Watada and speak out against the illegal and immoral war! Join the national movement and organize student walkouts and non-violent demonstrations. Together, we are building a mass movement in the streets, in our schools, and in our communities to end the Iraq War. On Feb. 5, 2007 rally at the gates of Fort Lewis, Washington or in your local community. To catch a bus, sign up for the rally, attend any part of the national action, or just get general information GO TO: http://www.thankyoult.org/content/view/7/46/"
20070205 speak-out to defend Lt. Ehren Watada - UMASS/Amherst "*****They're our brothers, they're our sisters, we support war resisters!***** Come to a speak-out to defend Lt. Ehren Watada, the first commissioned officer in the U.S. military to refuse deployment to Iraq. The military wants to put him in jail for listening to his conscience and refusing to participate in the illegal occupation of Iraq. It's time to build a movement to defend him and all other soldiers who refuse to comply with this and all other illegal occupations! All are welcome to come share their thoughts. There will be an open mic so all can contribute. Veterans welcome! WHEN: Monday, February 5, 2007 12-1 PM WHERE: Student Union Steps (South side), UMass This event is organized by the UMass Anti-War Coalition and co-sponsored by the International Socialist Organization."
20070204 "In Pursuit of Freedom, Charlemont, MA, 2-4PM" "Sunday, 2-4Pm Tyler Memorial Library Goodnow Town Hall Charlemont, MA ""In Pursuit of Freedom"" by Louise Minks This participatory history presentation includes the artist's illustrations created for the guidebook to the Freedom Center Undergound Railroad Museum, Cincinnati, Ohio. Based on Massachusetts documentation, this lively program gives audience members historical identities and notes to provide discussion about freedom-seeking slaves, their helpers and the opposition. This program, sponsored by teh Tyler Memorial Library in Charlemont, is based on the artist's participation in the Underground Railroad Network sponsored by the National Park Service. Light refreshments will be served."
20070204 "NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING LIBRARY, Florence, MA" "NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING LIBRARY Sunday, February 4, 2007 (Sundays) 1-4 pm 8 High Street, Florence, MA. The 8 High Street Neighborhood Library is a community lending library located in a Florence living room. Volunteers maintain it; neighbors and visitors of the library donate or loan their books. The goals of the library include community building, skill sharing through workshops, the promotion of reading, and the equalization of access to knowledge on a small (neighborhood) scale. Many of the books are about social justice and environmental consciousness but there are 57 categories including poetry, art, fiction, mythology, cookbooks, children's books, parenting, films, and health. Info; directions; if you are interested in visiting, volunteering, donating, loaning, giving or attending a workshop, or looking to find out more about the library: 413-586-8031."
20070204 "Reel World Film: Guns Germs & Steel, 2PM Shelburne Falls" "Evolutionary biologist J. Diamond's pulitzer prize winning book now on film, demonstrates how agriculture & geography led to the domination of some people over others. Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Contact Ellen K. 625-9708"
20070204 "THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR Holyoke, MA" "THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR Friday, February 2 thru Sunday February 4, 2007 Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday 2pm Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA. Doors open one half hour before the performance. $20; students $15. More than a house tour. More than a play. Enchanted Circle Theater presents The Skinner Servants' Tour: A Living History of Wistariahurst written by Priscilla Kane Hellweg and Rachel Kuhn Daviau. It's 1927 Holyoke. Find yourself behind the scenes in Wistariahurst, the historic home of William Skinner, a renowned silk manufacturer. The mansion in Holyoke is a flutter of activity, as the servants prepare for a visit from the French Ambassador. Experience the grand setting as you walk through the halls and hear explore the dynamics of class relations, education, the economy, and the role of the wealthy in society through stories of very real people. Based on the journals, diaries, photos, and oral histories of the family servants, the Tour reveals the disparate lives between the rich and the poor, and the compelling relationship between them. Info, reservations: Wistariahurst Museum Call: 413-322-5660 http://www.enchantedcircletheater.com"
20070203 """THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR"" Holyoke, MA" "THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR Friday, February 2 thru Sunday February 4, 2007 Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday 2pm Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA. Doors open one half hour before the performance. $20; students $15. More than a house tour. More than a play. Enchanted Circle Theater presents The Skinner Servants' Tour: A Living History of Wistariahurst written by Priscilla Kane Hellweg and Rachel Kuhn Daviau. It's 1927 Holyoke. Find yourself behind the scenes in Wistariahurst, the historic home of William Skinner, a renowned silk manufacturer. The mansion in Holyoke is a flutter of activity, as the servants prepare for a visit from the French Ambassador. Experience the grand setting as you walk through the halls and hear explore the dynamics of class relations, education, the economy, and the role of the wealthy in society through stories of very real people. Based on the journals, diaries, photos, and oral histories of the family servants, the Tour reveals the disparate lives between the rich and the poor, and the compelling relationship between them. Info, reservations: Wistariahurst Museum Call: 413-322-5660 http://www.enchantedcircletheater.com"
20070203 "SOCIOCRACY - DYNAMIC SELF-GOVERNANCE, Northampton, MA" "SOCIOCRACY - DYNAMIC SELF-GOVERNANCE Saturday, February 3, 2007 9:30 am - 4:30 pm Friends Meeting House 43 Center St, Northampton, MA. An Experiential Workshop and Presentation by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez in collaboration with Tim Anderson and Jon Kent. Requested contribution: sliding scale $15 to $40. Sociocracy/Dynamic Self-Governance is an effective participatory decision-making process based on equivalence of power of all participants regardless of their position in an organization's managerial hierarchy. Sociocracy not only redesigns traditional organizational decision-making but also transforms ownership structure and compensation. Register online at http://www.communicatingwithcompassion.org. Info: Tim Anderson, 413-559-1656, mailto:timbabwe1@aol.com; Jon Kent, 413-549-0788, mailto:jonk@igc.org; Jerry Koch-Gonzalez, 413-549-1747, mailto:jerry@communicatingwithcompassion.org."
20070203 "SIREN TEST ""DIE IN"" - VT, NH, MA" "SIREN TEST DIE IN Saturday February 3 (First Saturdays) Noon, Brattleboro VT. Sirens to warn people that a serious accident has occurred at Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor are tested as follows: Brattleboro VT - First Saturday of the month at Noon; Vernon VT - First Saturday of the month at 8am; Hinsdale NH - First Tuesday of the month at 6pm; Swanzey NH - First Saturday of the month at 12:30pm; Winchester NH - First Saturday of the month at 12:30pm; Bernardston MA - First Wednesday of the month at 7pm; Colrain MA - First Saturday of the month at Noon; Northfield MA - First Wednesday of the month at 7pm. In the Brattleboro area, activists are participating in a die-in protest whenever possible by freezing in place, standing silent or falling down ""dead"" when the sirens go off. For the full 3-5 minute test, people commit each month to stop their activities and reflect on what it would mean if this were not a test but the real thing. Info: Citizens Awareness Network (CAN), 339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org"
20070203 "Roe v. Wade: Protecting Privacy, Amherst, MA" "Roe v. Wade: Protecting Privacy Saturday, February 3, 2007 4:00-6:00pm Amherst College Alumni House, Amherst, MA. Preserving Choice A reception to commemorate thirty four years of reproductive freedom."
20070203 "NEW ENGLAND SOS Shutesbury, MA" "NEW ENGLAND SOS CREATING SUSTAINABILITY RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! February 3-4, 2007 OPEN SPACE 10am-6pm Saturday, ACTION PLANNING 9am-2pm Sunday, Sirius Community, Shutesbury, MA This SOS Sustainability Open Space is a free community event (meals and lodging not included at this time). Its time for the sustainability movement in New England to relocalize, reorganize, and revitalize. This is a getting down to business, making things happen kind of an event. There are no keynote speakers, no panel discussions, and no pre-set agendas. Through the format of Open Space Technology, we self-organize as a community to develop our projects in less time and with more fun than we ever thought possible. Info, to register: Frank Deitle, 992-2555, mailto:commoikos@gmail.com, http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com http://www.siriuscommunity.org"
20070203 "HEALTH CARE COALITION FUNDRAISER, Wendell, MA" "HEALTH CARE COALITION FUNDRAISER WITH RANI ARBO & DAISY MAYHEM Saturday, February 3, 2007 7 pm Full Moon Coffee House, Town Hall, on the Common, Wendell, MA Visit http://www.raniarbo.com! This event benefits the Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition. See January 16. Info: PO Box 3011, Amherst, MA 01004, 413-586-0345 mailto:markham@crocker.com or mailto:franko1810@aol.com. Or call: 978-544-0245 http://www.wendellfullmoon.org"
20070203 "CREATING SUSTAINABILITY RIGHT NOW! Feb. 2-3, Shutesbury, MA" "CREATING SUSTAINABILITY RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW! What's it going to take? What are our issues and opportunities? February 3~4, 2007 @ Sirus Community www.siriuscommunity.org Shutesbury , MA Saturday: OPEN SPACE 10:00am~6:00pm Sunday: ACTION PLANNING 9:00am~2:00pm This is a free community event (meals and lodging not included). Contributions toward event costs welcome. It's time to relocalize, reorganize, and revitalize so we can blow the lid off the sustainability movement in New England. This is a getting down to business, making things happen kind of an event. There are no keynote speakers, no panel discussions, and no pre-set agendas. Through the format of Open Space Technology we self-organize as a community to develop our projects in less time and with more fun than we ever thought possible. All the most important issues will be addressed, including yours. So bring your inspired ideas, your projects, your friends and colleagues, and* PREPARE TO BE SURPRISED! register @ http://newenglandsos.wetpaint.com Contact: Frank Deitle Commoikos@gmail.com 415-992-2555 come for: networking, planning, organizing, collaboration, inspiration, productivity, and fun."
20070202 "TRANSGENDER CONFERENCE, Northampton, MA" "TRANSGENDER CONFERENCE KEYNOTE ADDRESS Friday, February 2, 2007 7:30pm Wright Hall, Smith College Rt 9, Northampton, MA. Colby College Prof Jennifer Finney-Boylan, author of She's Not There: A Life In Two Genders, the first best-selling work by a transgendered American, delivers the keynote address at the New England Gender Conference, February 1-3. The New England Gender Conference broadens New England-based therapists' and healthcare providers' understanding of the needs of transgendered people. Info: Lisette Lahana LICSW, 800-928-9085, mailto:LisetteLahana@yahoo.com, http://www.LisetteLahana.com"
20070202 "Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle, Shelburne Falls, MA" "The Full Moon Family Fire Peace Circle Friday, Feb 2, 2007 6-7 pm Shelburne Falls Triangle Green, corners of Water, Main, and Church Streets, Shelburne Falls, MA. (Opposite Shelburne Bucklin Community Center) A respectful community gathering for all to share their positive wishes and prayer through spoken words, poetry, music and song. This is a physically and emotionally safe place for our children to be seen and heard and witness their community coming together for the purpose of World Peace. For more info call Gayle Davison 413.625.9394"
20070202 "THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR Holyoke, MA" "THE SKINNER SERVANTS' TOUR Friday, February 2 thru Sunday February 4, 2007 Friday & Saturday, 7:30pm Sunday 2pm Wistariahurst Museum, 238 Cabot Street, Holyoke, MA. Doors open one half hour before the performance. $20; students $15. More than a house tour. More than a play. Enchanted Circle Theater presents The Skinner Servants' Tour: A Living History of Wistariahurst written by Priscilla Kane Hellweg and Rachel Kuhn Daviau. It's 1927 Holyoke. Find yourself behind the scenes in Wistariahurst, the historic home of William Skinner, a renowned silk manufacturer. The mansion in Holyoke is a flutter of activity, as the servants prepare for a visit from the French Ambassador. Experience the grand setting as you walk through the halls and hear explore the dynamics of class relations, education, the economy, and the role of the wealthy in society through stories of very real people. Based on the journals, diaries, photos, and oral histories of the family servants, the Tour reveals the disparate lives between the rich and the poor, and the compelling relationship between them. Info, reservations: Wistariahurst Museum Call: 413-322-5660 http://www.enchantedcircletheater.com"
20070201 "Film SACCO AND VANZETTI, Boston, MA" "The ACLU of Massachusetts is co-presenting six screenings of SACCO AND VANZETTI a powerful new film by Peter Miller at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston between January 21 and February 1, 2007 Representatives of the ACLU will be there for each screening for a Q and A session to follow the film, and director Peter Miller will also be present at most screenings. Peter Miller's powerful documentary (2006, 81 min.) illuminates the personal, political, and legal struggles behind the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly 80 years later, the story is as relevant as ever. Actors John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub read Sacco and Vanzetti's passionate prison writing while a chorus of commentators propel the narrative, including Howard Zinn, Arlo Guthrie, and Studs Terkel, and a number of older people with personal memories of the case. The question and answer sessions follow the film will feature ACLU representatives on these dates: * Sun., Jan 21 at 6 p.m. Carl Takei: Member, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Wed., Jan 24 at 6 p.m. Jeffrey Pyle: Attorney, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye * Thurs., Jan 25 at 4:15 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 11:30 a.m. Laura Rtolo: Human Rights Fellow, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. Brian Corr: Field Organizer, ACLU of Mass. * Thurs., Feb 1 at 4 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: MFA members, students, and seniors $8, general admission $9. Visit http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=1 or call the box office: 617-369-3306 ""A wonderful film, as timeless as the struggle for human justice, as relevant as today's headlines."" - Ken Burns SACCO AND VANZETTI will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles this spring. For more information about the film, visit http://www.aclum.org/films/index.html I hope you will join us! Questions? Contact: Brian Corr ACLU of Massachusetts 617.482.3170x321 http://www.ACLUM.org"
20070201 "PREVENT WAR WITH IRAN, Pot-luck supper & Discussion, 6PM, at Traprock" "Last week we heard Scott Ritter warn that the US Administration may want to provoke an incident and lauch an attack against Iran sometime between March and June of 2007. How do you prefer to prevent war? Pass on the number for Congress, good weekdays until 6PM"" **** 202 224-3121 **** Pot-luck & Focused Discussion, 6-8PM, by the woodstove here on Woolman Hill, . Share the air, share the time, as concerned citizens discussing nonviolent options."
20070201 "Pot-luck Supper at Traprock: Discuss Iran, 6PM" "6PM-8PM by the wood stove . . . at Traprock Peace Center 103 A Keets Road, Woolman Hill Deerfield, MA 01342 From route 5 & 10, 1/2 mile south of Greenfield and the Deerfield River, take Keets Road to the top of the hill and make a hard left after the mailboxes and sign at the top of the hill. Last week we heard Scott Ritter's warn that the Administration may want to provoke an incident to begin a war against Iran, sometime between March and June of 2007. Come for a pot-luck supper and focused discussion on how to prevent war with Iran. Please pass on the phone number for Congress when your're out having lunch with colleagues. There's something new to call about every week: 202 224-3121"
20070131 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART Wednesday January 31, 2007 (Last Wednesdays) 7-9:00 pm Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst, MA. Fighting the Wal-Mart in Hadley and maybe in Greenfield, working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members fighting Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com. Check out http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com"
20070129 "Online HEAR SCOTT RITTER, ""Target Iran""" """Target Iran"" Find a computer to listen again to Scott Ritter, former U.N. weapons inspector. He was so right about Iraq. (If you have a dial-up connection, simply download to your desk-top and listen later.) Ritter warns an attack on Iran could go nuclear. The President accused Iran 4-5 times in his remarks. He accused Iran of destabilizing Iraq, as if our militaries, our presence, and our plundering corporations, weren't the main forces that wrecked the infrastructure of the cradle of civiliation. Three U.S. aircraft carrier attack fleets are looming. Citizens, businesses, students, teachers, our future is on the line. Come strategize with us. Come for a Pot luck supper at Traprock to discuss our options, this Thursday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 PM, ( unless the weather is risky -- if so, check here for a conference call number. ) We'll sit by the wood-stove, and analyze how to intervene to CHILL the plans for war. Want to help bring Scott Ritter to speak in Indiana, Illinois, and/or Missouri? Call Congress about House Joint Resolution 14 to prohibit an attack on IRAN. Audio files are available for radio use, with attribution: www.grassrootspeace.org ********* (Sharing resources -- 4,400 visitors daily in a Neighbors Network to END WAR!) ***********
20070128 free film Reel World Rivers & Tides "Documentation of the life & extraordinary creations from nature of A. Galsworthy. A celebration of the natural world, this film illustrates what is threatened by what Al Gore calls an ""inconvenient truth"". Arms Library Bridge Street Shelburne FAlls. Contact Ellen K> 625-9708"
20070127 "Westfield, MA Visibility in support of the Washington D.C. Demonstration to End" "Waronoke Peace Action Group Visibility in support of the Washington D.C. Demonstration to End the war in Iraq, Bring all the troops home now! Westfield, MA on the Green - where Main St. (Rt. 20 from Springfield) meets Elm St. (Rt. 10/202 from Pike Exit 3) + Broad and Court streets - Parking available nearby on city streets and free off-street municipal lots (watch for signs) Bring your own sign or share ours. For link to map & direstions, go to our website http://WaronokePeace.org/"
20070127 "Westfield, MA Visibility in support of the Washington D.C. Demonstration to End" "Waronoke Peace Action Group Visibility in support of the Washington D.C. Demonstration to End the war in Iraq, Bring all the troops home now! Westfield, MA on the Green - where Main St. (Rt. 20 from Springfield) meets Elm St. (Rt. 10/202 from Pike Exit 3) + Broad and Court streets - Parking available nearby on city streets and free off-street municipal lots (watch for signs) Bring your own sign or share ours. For link to map & direstions, go to our website http://WaronokePeace.org/"
20070127 "Film SACCO AND VANZETTI, Boston, MA" "The ACLU of Massachusetts is co-presenting six screenings of SACCO AND VANZETTI a powerful new film by Peter Miller at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston between January 21 and February 1, 2007 Representatives of the ACLU will be there for each screening for a Q and A session to follow the film, and director Peter Miller will also be present at most screenings. Peter Miller's powerful documentary (2006, 81 min.) illuminates the personal, political, and legal struggles behind the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly 80 years later, the story is as relevant as ever. Actors John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub read Sacco and Vanzetti's passionate prison writing while a chorus of commentators propel the narrative, including Howard Zinn, Arlo Guthrie, and Studs Terkel, and a number of older people with personal memories of the case. The question and answer sessions follow the film will feature ACLU representatives on these dates: * Sun., Jan 21 at 6 p.m. Carl Takei: Member, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Wed., Jan 24 at 6 p.m. Jeffrey Pyle: Attorney, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye * Thurs., Jan 25 at 4:15 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 11:30 a.m. Laura Rtolo: Human Rights Fellow, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. Brian Corr: Field Organizer, ACLU of Mass. * Thurs., Feb 1 at 4 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: MFA members, students, and seniors $8, general admission $9. Visit http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=1 or call the box office: 617-369-3306 ""A wonderful film, as timeless as the struggle for human justice, as relevant as today's headlines."" - Ken Burns SACCO AND VANZETTI will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles this spring. For more information about the film, visit http://www.aclum.org/films/index.html I hope you will join us! Questions? Contact: Brian Corr ACLU of Massachusetts 617.482.3170x321 http:www.ACLUM.org"
20070127 "BRING THE MANDATE FOR PEACE TO DC, Washington DC" "For INFO on buses from western Massachusetts: Contact U-Mass students organizing in Amherst. BRAVO!! bustoDC@gmail.com Bring the Mandate for Peace to Washington DC! January 27, 2006 Tell the New Congress: Act NOW to Bring the Troops Home! Join United for Peace and Justice in a massive march on Washington, D.C., on Sat., January 27, to call on Congress to take immediate action to end the war. On Election Day the voters delivered a dramatic, unmistakable mandate for peace. Now it's time for action. On January 27, 2007, we will converge from all around the country in Washington, D.C. to send a strong, clear message to Congress and the Bush Administration: The people of this country want the war and occupation in Iraq to end and we want the troops brought home now! Congress has the power to end this war through legislation. We call on people from every congressional district in the country to gather in Washington, DC -- to express support for those members of Congress who are prepared to take immediate action against the war; to pressure those who are hesitant to act; and to speak out against those who remain tied to a failed policy. The peace and justice movement helped make ending the war in Iraq the primary issue in this last election. The actions we take do make a difference, and now there is a new opportunity for us to move our work forward. On Election Day people took individual action by voting. On January 27 we will take collective action, as we march in Washington, DC, to make sure Congress understands the urgency of this moment. Join United for Peace and Justice in this crucial push for peace! United for Peace & Justice, Saturday- Monday, Jan. 27-Jan 29, 2007 9 a.m. Interfaith Service, Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 212 East Capitol Street NE 10-11:30 a.m. Feeder marches organize and start walking. ""Women Say Pull Out"" feeder march with Code Pink and NOW leaves at 10 a.m. from the Navy Memorial, 7th Street and Pennsylvania NW. See www.codepink4peace.org. Poets feeder march (bring placards of verse!) leaves at 10:30 from Busboys and Poets, 14th Street and ""V"" Street NW. See dcpaw.org. Students and youth contingent leaves at 10:30 from 7th Street and Maryland Street. Contact nyspcinfo@gmail.com. Campus Anti-war Network: The final meeting place for the unified student and youth contingent will be on the steps of the Smithsonian Institute at 11 AM. It's the red brick building on the mall, next to Hirshorn, and near the Air and Space Museum. The address is 900 Jefferson Drive SW. The map for the student march is www.can_feeder_11am.tif ""Justice in the Middle East"" meets 11AM at 9th Street and ""O"" Street, NW; walks at 11:30. Labor feeder march gathers at 3rd Street and ""E"" NW. See www.unitedforpeace.org for updates ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11:30 a.m. Rally on the National Mall, between 3rd and 7th streets. Speakers include Jesse Jackson, California representative Maxine Waters, Ohio representative Dennis Kucinich, actress Rhea Perlman, Salt Lake City Mayor Rocky Anderson, and Bob Watada, father of Lt. Ehren Watada, the first military officer to refuse deployment in Iraq, now facing court-martial for his principled stand on an illegal, immoral war. 1 p.m. March to the Capitol. For the exact route and a full list of contingents and other feeder marches, see www.unitedforpeace.org WHAT TO BRING: Kindness, eyes open & facing reality, strategies to share, and Warm clothes, water, snacks, YUM $5 for the Metro, as buses may park far away Pots, pans, and spoons to ""wake up"" Congress Puppets, banners, drums, horns, and whistles A white rose to symbolize war resistance Extra shoes, especially kids' shoes & women's sandals, for ""Walk in Their Shoes"" project 5:00 - Author Anthony Arnove & Kelly Dougherty co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against the war at Busboys and Poets, 14th Street and V Street NW 9 p.m. Dance party with Code Pink at Busboys and Poets, 14th Street and V NW. LOBBY DAY IS MONDAY. WHERE WILL YOU SPEAK. To lobby Senator's or Rep's, call the Congressional Switchboard weekdays until 6PM: 202 224-3121. Find a computer to listen to Scott Ritter, former U.N. weapons inspector. He was right about Iraq. ""Target Iran"" Ritter warns an attack on Iran could go nuclear. The President accused Iran 4-5 times in his remarks. Three U.S. aircraft carrier attack fleets are moving in. Citizens, businesses, students, teachers, our future is on the line! Strategize now. Call Congress about House Joint Resolution 14 to prohibit an attack on IRAN. Audio files are available for radio use, with attribution: www.grassrootspeace.org ********* (Sharing resources -- 4,400 visitors daily in a Neighbors Network to END WAR!) *********** Keep checking the UFPJ website for more details. You might have also heard that United for Peace and Justice was calling for a demonstration in Washington to commemorate the 4th anniversary of the war in Iraq on March 17. Because of the new developments and our decision to organize the January 27th mobilization, we are now calling for local and regional antiwar actions that weekend instead. United for Peace and Justice: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3436"
20070126 "CALL CONGRESS, WEEKDAYS UNTIL 6PM, 202-224-3121" "CALL CONGRESS, WEEKDAYS UNTIL 6PM, 202-224-3121. Ask the operator for the office of any Senator or Representative. Simply register your opinion. There are many reasons to call about Iraq, Iran, torture, executive signing statements, media consolidation supported by the FCC, new ""usable"" bunker-buster nukes that are NOT usable, and billions spent from each state for nuclear war in 2007. << THE RECEPTIONIST WILL THANK YOU AND ASK FOR YOUR ZIP CODE. >> Will your Senator or Representative travel to Iran to help prevent a US attack that could go nuclear? How far do you live from a nuclear reactor? Where's the REAL nuclear threat to your home or office? Thanks for speaking up, and passing on this number."
20070126 "CALL CONGRESS, WEEKDAYS UNTIL 6PM, 202-224-3121" "CALL CONGRESS, WEEKDAYS UNTIL 6PM, 202-224-3121. Ask the operator for the office of any Senator or Representative. Simply register your opinion. There are many reasons to call about Iraq, Iran, torture, executive signing statements, media consolidation supported by the FCC, new ""usable"" bunker-buster nukes that are NOT usable, and billions spent from each state for nuclear war in 2007. << THE RECEPTIONIST WILL THANK YOU AND ASK FOR YOUR ZIP CODE. >> Will your Senator or Representative travel to Iran to help prevent a US attack that could go nuclear? How far do you live from a nuclear reactor? Where's the REAL nuclear threat to your home or office? Thanks for speaking up, and passing on this number."
20070126 "Film: Northampton Committee, Northampton, MA" """This is What Democracy Looks Like"" The Northampton Committee Peace and Justice Film Series Friday, January 26, 2007 7:00 p.m. Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton, MA. At the WTO protests in Seattle, we had a collective vision. We saw beyond the borders that divide us. We saw people come together across every kind of political and cultural difference and stand up in a way that we have not seen in this country for decades. We saw peaceful protests shut down one of the most powerful institutions in the world and we saw a system dazed and frightened by the sound of our voices. People left Seattle energized, believing that they had taken part in the birth of a new movement. A New Production Model In the weeks leading up to the WTO protests, there was this sense that Seattle was going to be huge"" says Democracy co-director, Jill Freidberg, ""and we knew we couldn't count on the corporate media to accurately represent the events of the week and the issues at stake. So the Independent Media Center was created to provide an infrastructure through which 100s of media makers could offer different perspectives on the events of the week, using satellite broadcasts and the internet to disseminate print, audio, and video journalism around the world."" ""People were obviously hungry for an alternative- we received over 1.5 million visits to our website (www.indymedia.org) that week,"" adds Freidberg. "" It marked a turning point in independent media collaboration that has changed the way communities tell stories and link struggles."" THIS IS WHAT DEMOCRACY LOOKS LIKE is the unique product of that historic media convergence, edited from over 350 hours of video footage. ""The WTO protests were probably the most videotaped event in history,"" says Big Noise Films founder, and Democracy co-director, Rick Rowley. ""With over 100 videographers, we had more cameras in the street than any corporate news agency could possibly mobilize. This amazing collection of activist video footage gives the film a scope and intimacy that the corporate media could never achieve."" Enter via Woodstar Cafe, at the front of the building. The venue is accessible. The screenings are free. Discussion follows. Info: http://www.northamptoncommittee.org"
20070125 "Film SACCO AND VANZETTI, Boston, MA" "The ACLU of Massachusetts is co-presenting six screenings of SACCO AND VANZETTI a powerful new film by Peter Miller at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston between January 21 and February 1, 2007 Representatives of the ACLU will be there for each screening for a Q and A session to follow the film, and director Peter Miller will also be present at most screenings. Peter Miller's powerful documentary (2006, 81 min.) illuminates the personal, political, and legal struggles behind the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly 80 years later, the story is as relevant as ever. Actors John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub read Sacco and Vanzetti's passionate prison writing while a chorus of commentators propel the narrative, including Howard Zinn, Arlo Guthrie, and Studs Terkel, and a number of older people with personal memories of the case. The question and answer sessions follow the film will feature ACLU representatives on these dates: * Sun., Jan 21 at 6 p.m. Carl Takei: Member, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Wed., Jan 24 at 6 p.m. Jeffrey Pyle: Attorney, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye * Thurs., Jan 25 at 4:15 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 11:30 a.m. Laura Rtolo: Human Rights Fellow, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. Brian Corr: Field Organizer, ACLU of Mass. * Thurs., Feb 1 at 4 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: MFA members, students, and seniors $8, general admission $9. Visit http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=1 or call the box office: 617-369-3306 ""A wonderful film, as timeless as the struggle for human justice, as relevant as today's headlines."" - Ken Burns SACCO AND VANZETTI will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles this spring. For more information about the film, visit http://www.aclum.org/films/index.html I hope you will join us! Questions? Contact: Brian Corr ACLU of Massachusetts 617.482.3170x321 http://www.ACLUM.org"
20070124 """ TARGET IRAN,"" SCOTT RITTER SPEAKS IN DEERFIELD, MA" "-------------------------""Target Iran"" ---------------------- Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at 7pm Scott Ritter will address plans and pressures regarding for war against Iran. Come to the Woolman Hill Meeting House, at the top of the Hill, at the end of Keets Road, off 5 & 10 north of Old Deerfield, MA. The 7pm event is wheelchair ccessible. Details below. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Scott Ritter is a retired US Marine and former U.N. weapons inspector on the ground in Iraq for seven years. He traveled to Iran for research on his book, ""Target Iran, The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change."" This event is sponsored by Traprock Peace Center & co-sponsored by Woolman Hill Conference Center. Our goal is to prevent nuclear war with Iran, and to provide resources that assist you in your goals for peace & justice. In June, 2005 at this same meeting house, Ritter warned that the US was already at war in Iran, conducting and funding operations conducted by the M.E.K. & others. He appeal to citizens to take responsibility for orders given to soldiers, reminding us that their sworn oath, and the oath of elected officials is to uphold the constitution. As during the build-up to war with Iraq, Ritter says we will not stop this aggression, however imprudent, and that the effects will be much worse that the tragedies in Iraq, on all sides. Iran is not a country beaten down by 20 years of war and sanctions. His long-range view is that regaining citizen control of foreign policy is possible. ""One needs will. Will transforms people. Will motivates actions that can truly change the world."" Traprock Peace Center urges neighbors, veterans, students, teachers, clergy and others to share strategies following the discussion. Our state of the world requires new alliances and new responses. ""I refuse to accept the cynical notion that nation after nation must spiral down a militaristic stairway into the hell of nuclear destruction. I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality."" --Martin Luther King, Jr. ------- DINNER & DISCUSSION, 5:30 ------- Dinner & discussion with Scott Ritter at 5:30 in Deerfield is also available, by reservation for a limited number of guests for a $50 contribution, thanks to Peter Letson of Greenfield. Please reserve online by noon Wednesday. Seats will be reserved in the order received and confirmed no later than Wednesday at 3 pm, by email or phone. Waging peace requires funding. Help move this movement. Thank you! Richard Perle said recently in Israel that President Bush will attack Iran if they are found to be developing a nuclear weapon. (Reported by Democracy Now in headlines on 1/22.) This threat comes from an unelected representative of the nation producing vast quantities of nuclear weapons, reactor wastes, and using those toxic and radioactive wastes in uranium munitions in attacks in civilian areas. ... Who will you call today?!? Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20070124 "Film: SACCO AND VANZETTI, Boston, MA" "The ACLU of Massachusetts is co-presenting six screenings of SACCO AND VANZETTI a powerful new film by Peter Miller at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston between January 21 and February 1, 2007 Representatives of the ACLU will be there for each screening for a Q and A session to follow the film, and director Peter Miller will also be present at most screenings. Peter Miller's powerful documentary (2006, 81 min.) illuminates the personal, political, and legal struggles behind the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly 80 years later, the story is as relevant as ever. Actors John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub read Sacco and Vanzetti's passionate prison writing while a chorus of commentators propel the narrative, including Howard Zinn, Arlo Guthrie, and Studs Terkel, and a number of older people with personal memories of the case. The question and answer sessions follow the film will feature ACLU representatives on these dates: * Sun., Jan 21 at 6 p.m. Carl Takei: Member, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Wed., Jan 24 at 6 p.m. Jeffrey Pyle: Attorney, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye * Thurs., Jan 25 at 4:15 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 11:30 a.m. Laura Rtolo: Human Rights Fellow, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. Brian Corr: Field Organizer, ACLU of Mass. * Thurs., Feb 1 at 4 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: MFA members, students, and seniors $8, general admission $9. Visit http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=1 or call the box office: 617-369-3306 ""A wonderful film, as timeless as the struggle for human justice, as relevant as today's headlines."" - Ken Burns SACCO AND VANZETTI will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles this spring. For more information about the film, visit http://www.aclum.org/films/index.html I hope you will join us! Questions? Contact: Brian Corr ACLU of Massachusetts 617-482-3170 x 321 http://www.ACLUM.org"
20070124 "Target Iran, Hear Scott Ritter in Deerfield," "Target Iran Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at 7pm Scott Ritter will address US war against Iran at the Woolman Hill Meeting House, at the top of the Hill on Keets Road, off 5 & 10 in Deerfield, MA. Suggested donation $10-20. Scott Ritter is a former US Marine, a UN weapons inspector on the ground in Iraq for seven years, and author of ""Target Iran, The Truth About the White House's Plans for Regime Change."" This event is sponsored by Traprock & Woolman Hill Conference Center in an effort to prevent nuclear war with Iran. In June, 2005 Ritter warned that the US was already at war in Iran, conducting and funding operations conducted by the M.E.K. & others. In his book, ""End Game, Solving the Iraq Crisis,"" Ritter credits Traprock Peace Center & the Albany peace community for getting his message to the nation. Can it help end war? Ritter says, ""One needs will. Will transforms people. Will motivates actions that can truly change the world."" Dinner & discussion with Scott Ritter in Deerfield is also available, by reservation for a limited number of guests for a $50 donation, thanks to Peter Letson. Please reserve by mail or online. Seats will be reserved in the order received. The Peace Center is accepting donations both moving and movement work. Please consider pledging this year an amount equal to or greater than your spending for coffee or tea. Traprock Peace Center, 103A Keets Rd, Deerfield, MA 01342"
20070124 "MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL, Springfield, MA" "MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER Wednesday, January 24, 2007 (exception to Third Wednesdays) 2:00 pm Good Life Center, E Columbus Ave, Springfield, MA (municipal parking validated). MSAC tackles vital issues, including single-payer health care and prescription drug price relief. No age requirement! For info or a ride: Clodo Concepcion, 413-783-4807 or Patricia Moss, 413-734-7381."
20070124 DINNER & DISCUSSION WITH SCOTT RITTER "------- DINNER & DISCUSSION, 5:30-9:00 ------- Dinner & discussion with Scott Ritter at 5:30 in Deerfield is also available, by reservation for a limited number of guests for a $50 contribution, thanks to Peter Letson of Greenfield. Reserve by mail or online. Seats will be reserved in the order received and confirmed no later than Wednesday at 3 pm, by email or phone. Waging peace requires funding. Help move this movement. Thank you! Richard Perle said recently in Israel that President Bush will attack Iran if they are found to be developing a nuclear weapon. (Reported by Democracy Now in headlines on 1/22.) This threat comes from an unelected representative of the nation producing vast quantities of nuclear weapons, reactor wastes, and using those toxic and radioactive wastes in uranium munitions in attacks in civilian areas. ... Who will you call today?!? Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20070122 "PUTTING THE WAR ON TRIAL, Cincinnati" "PUTTING THE WAR ON TRIAL: RALLY on Jan 22 from 4-6pm at Laurel Park (500 Ezzard Charles -the site where we all gathered 4 and a half years ago when President Bush came to Union Terminal to sell the war to the country). Expect creative street theatre, banner drops, music, short speeches, testimony from Iraq Vets against the War, etc. We hope that you can join us! Contact 513-579-8547 for more info ********************************************* SAMPLING OF NEWS COVERAGE OF UPCOMING CD TRIAL ON JAN 22 Note: Channels 5, 9, 12, and 19 all aired stories. ENQUIRER: Rumsfeld may be witness in local case http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070104/NEWS01/301040029 POST: Rumsfeld 'key witness' in trial http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007701050378 CHANNEL 9: Rumsfeld Called to Testify In Cincinnati War Protest Trial http://wcpo.com/news/2007/local/01/04/rumsfeld.html CITYBEAT BLOG: Let The Jury Decide who the Real Criminals Are http://citybeat.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/let-the-jury-decide-who-the- real-criminals-are/ Consider commenting on the blog if you wish! ****************************************"
20070122 "PUTTING THE WAR ON TRIAL - RALLY, CINCINNATI" "PUTTING THE WAR ON TRIAL - RALLY IN CINCINNATI Monday, January 22, 4-6pm At Laurel Park (500 Ezzard Charles -the site where we all gathered 4 and a half years ago when President Bush came to Union Terminal to sell the war to the country). Expect creative street theatre, banner drops, music, short speeches, testimony from Iraq Vets against the War, etc. We hope that you can join us! Contact 513-579-8547 for more info ********************************************* SAMPLING OF NEWS COVERAGE OF UPCOMING CD TRIAL ON JAN 22 Note: Channels 5, 9, 12, and 19 all aired stories. ENQUIRER: Rumsfeld may be witness in local case http://news.enquirer.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070104/NEWS01/301040029 POST: Rumsfeld 'key witness' in trial http://news.cincypost.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007701050378 CHANNEL 9: Rumsfeld Called to Testify In Cincinnati War Protest Trial http://wcpo.com/news/2007/local/01/04/rumsfeld.html CITYBEAT BLOG: Let The Jury Decide who the Real Criminals Are http://citybeat.wordpress.com/2007/01/05/let-the-jury-decide-who-the- real-criminals-are/ Consider commenting on the blog if you wish! ****************************************"
20070121 "Film SACCO AND VANZETTI, Boston, MA" "The ACLU of Massachusetts is co-presenting six screenings of SACCO AND VANZETTI a powerful new film by Peter Miller at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston between January 21 and February 1, 2007 Representatives of the ACLU will be there for each screening for a Q and A session to follow the film, and director Peter Miller will also be present at most screenings. Peter Miller's powerful documentary (2006, 81 min.) illuminates the personal, political, and legal struggles behind the story of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, two Italian immigrant anarchists who were accused of a murder in 1920, and executed in Boston in 1927 after a notoriously prejudiced trial. The ordeal of Sacco and Vanzetti came to symbolize the bigotry and intolerance directed at immigrants and dissenters in America, and millions of people around the world protested on their behalf. Nearly 80 years later, the story is as relevant as ever. Actors John Turturro and Tony Shalhoub read Sacco and Vanzetti's passionate prison writing while a chorus of commentators propel the narrative, including Howard Zinn, Arlo Guthrie, and Studs Terkel, and a number of older people with personal memories of the case. The question and answer sessions follow the film will feature ACLU representatives on these dates: * Sun., Jan 21 at 6 p.m. Carl Takei: Member, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Wed., Jan 24 at 6 p.m. Jeffrey Pyle: Attorney, Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye * Thurs., Jan 25 at 4:15 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 11:30 a.m. Laura Rtolo: Human Rights Fellow, ACLU of Mass. * Sat., Jan 27 at 5:45 p.m. Brian Corr: Field Organizer, ACLU of Mass. * Thurs., Feb 1 at 4 p.m. Nancy Ryan: President, Board of Directors, ACLU of Mass. SHOWTIMES AND TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE: MFA members, students, and seniors $8, general admission $9. Visit http://www.mfa.org/calendar/sub.asp?key=12&subkey=1 or call the box office: 617-369-3306 ""A wonderful film, as timeless as the struggle for human justice, as relevant as today's headlines."" - Ken Burns SACCO AND VANZETTI will open in theaters in New York and Los Angeles this spring. For more information about the film, visit http://www.aclum.org/films/index.html I hope you will join us! Questions? Contact: Brian Corr ACLU of Massachusetts 617.482.3170x321 http:www.ACLU.org"
20070121 "American Empire, with Andrew Bacevich and Ronald Steel, Amhesrt College" "Sunday, Jan. 21, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in Cole Assembly Room, Converse Hall, Amherst College will host an open forum on American Empire with Andrew Bacevich and Ronald Steel. You are receiving this invitation because your department, organization or club deals directly with issues that will be at the center of the evening's discussions. I hope you will be able to attend, and that you will also extend this invitation to any parties you feel may be interested. Bacevich is the author of American Empire: The Realities and Consequences of U.S. Diplomacy (2004), The Imperial Tense: Problems and Prospects of American Empire (2003) and most recently The New American Militarism: How Americans Are Seduced by War (2005). A professor of international relations at Boston University and a graduate of the U. S. Military Academy, Bacevich received his Ph.D. in American diplomatic history from Princeton University. His essays and reviews have appeared in a wide variety of scholarly and general interest publications, including The Wilson Quarterly, The National Interest, Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, The Nation, The American Conservative and The New Republic. His op-eds have appeared in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Financial Times, Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times and USA Today, among other newspapers. Ronald Steel is the author of many works that examine American relations with other nations, and particularly with Europe. Pax Americana (1967), The End of Alliance (1964) and Temptations of a Superpower (1995) analyze the forces that have governed American foreign relations since World War II. Imperialists and Other Heroes (1971), Walter Lippmann and the American Century (1980) and In Love With Night: The American Romance with Robert Kennedy (2000) are biographical studies of key individuals in American society and politics. Steel's primary field of interest is American foreign policy, and includes history and political science as well as sociology, psychology, economics and political anthropology. Organized by Samuel Masinter; Assistant Director of Public Affairs at Amherst College. samasinter@amherst.edu For more information, please visit http://www.amherst.edu/~pubaff/news/news_releases/2006_2007/2007_01bacev ichsteel.html or contact me at"
20070121 Reel World free film When The Levies Broke Spike Lees's exploration of the tormented landscape left in the wake of hurricane Katrina. Fresh vision of failure of rescue & recovery. In 3 parts with breakes between parts Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Contact Ellen K> 625-9708
20070120 "TOM NEILSON: POLITICAL SATIRE, Leverett, MA" "TOM NEILSON: POLITICAL SATIRE, PARODY, & SOCIAL COMMENTARY Saturday, January 20, 2007 7:30 pm Echo Lake Coffeehouse, Town Hall, 9 Montague Road, Leverett, MA. $12; seniors/children, $10. Bring your voices for an evening of music and constitutional rights! WMass's own prize-winning singer/songwriter, Tom Neilson skewers the outrageous behavior of the greedy and powerful in corporations, the media, and government. Ray Korona, Peoples Voice Caf Collective, New York City). Info: 548-9394, mailto:diacrowe@yahoo.com http://tomneilsonmusic.com"
20070119 "Film: Northampton Committee, Northampton, MA" "The Northampton Committee Peace and Justice Film Series Friday, January 19, 2007 7:00 p.m. Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. ""WE"" is a fast-paced 64 minute documentary that covers the world politics of power, war, corporations, deception and exploitation. It visualizes the words of Arundhati Roy, specifically her famous Come September speech, where she spoke on such things as the war on terror, corporate globalization, justice and the growing civil unrest. It's witty, moving, alarming and quite a lesson in modern history. ""WE"" is almost in the style of a continuous music video. The music used sets the pace and serves as wonderful background for the words of Ms. Roy and images of humanity in the world we live all in today. ""WE"" is a completely free documentary, created (and released) anonymously on the internet. There are many ways to download and view it online. If you'd like a TV quality copy, a DVD-R disc can be obtained for a small donation. Enter via Woodstar Cafe, at the front of the building. The venue is accessible. The screenings are free. Discussion follows. Info: http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/"
20070119 "WMass JWJ FUNDRAISER, Greenfield, MA" "THE DUOPALOOZA: WMJWJ FUNDRAISER WITH CHARLIE KING & KAREN BRANDOW Friday, January 19, 2007 7:30pm (doors open 7pm) All Souls Unitarian-Universalist Church, 399 Main St, Greenfield, MA 413.-73-5018 http://www.uugreenfield.org. Charlie King & Karen Brandow (www.charlieking.org) and The Prince Myshkins (www.princemyshkins.com) have graciously agreed to make their DUOPALOOZA a Western Mass Jobs With Justice fundraiser. More details coming. Info: wmjwj@wmjwj.org, http://www.wmjwj.org"
20070117 "Wide-Angle Films, Iraq for Sale, Amherst, MA" "JANUARY 17, 7 pm Iraq for Sale: The War Profiteers What happens to everyday Americans when corporations go to war. 75 minutes ""Regardless of the war, the administration, or the various sophistries for expending human lives as a matter of government policy, profiteering from it offends all citizens, whether they are Republicans, Democrats, Independents, other parties or no shows."" --Charles Lewis, founder of the Center for Public Integrity. From acclaimed director Robert Greenwald (Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price, and Outfoxed - and Uncovered) The lives of soldiers, truck drivers, widows, children who have been changed forever as a result of profiteering in the reconstruction of Iraq. Iraq for Sale reveals how private corporations are making a killing in Iraq and the decision makers allowing them to do so. - Brave New Films are funded and distributed completely outside corporate America. (see online description)"
20070115 Martin Luther King Celebration - Northampton "Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Northampton High School, 380 Elm Street, Northampton, MA 1:00 - 2:45 pm - Community Gathering 3:00 - 4:00 pm - Workshops 4:15 - 5:00 PM - Musical Celebration 6:00 - 9:00 PM - Talent Showcase Download flyer (pdf) http://grassrootspeace.org/mlk_011507.pdf"
20070115 "Resist Lockheed Martin, Valley Forge, PA" "Resist Lockheed Martin... *Friday, December 22, 7PM - Christmas Candlelight Vigil for Peace Lockheed Martin (the world's largest weapons corporation), Mall & Goddard Blvds., Valley Forge, PA (behind the King of Prussia Mall) Join us in the Peace of the Season, in music, caroling, speakers, where the weapons are built and the light of peacemaking must shine. Brandywine Peace Community P.O. Box 81, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-544-1818 brandywine@juno.com www.brandywinepeace.com"
20070115 reel world Please add to my last entry ( Feb 11) the following info: Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Contact Ellen K. 625-9708 Thanks!
20070115 "All Day MLK Celebration, Montpelier, VT" "Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Montpelier City Hall All day Birthday party. 10 AM 3 pm Childrens crafts, (Friendship bracelet, dream quilt, more) Stories, Book Corner, Films, Dr King speeches in the halls, Wall of History, Live Music, Book Signing, Performances, displays & presentations from local orgs on racism, economic justice & Peace. 1 PM 3 pm New Directions for Barre youth facilitators conduct 3 inter-active exercises examining racism. 3 PM 5 pm Civic action on current civil rights issues with a march to the Governors office to deliver petitions requesting: action to enforce school policy on harassment and action affecting the VT Human Rights Commission action affecting the weakening of the VT Advisory Committee to the US Committee on Civil Rights. 6 PM 9 pm The Beloved Community with presentations showing the rich diversity in Ct VT, entertainment, song & dance, gala closing events. Music with Dave Keller Thanks to fifteen organizations for co-sponsorship! For More Information: AFSC 802 229-2340, CVARSC@gmail.com"
20070115 "All Day MLK Celebration, Montpelier, VT" "Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King Day Celebration - Montpelier City Hall All day Birthday party. 10 AM 3 pm Childrens crafts, (Friendship bracelet, dream quilt, more) Stories, Book Corner, Films, Dr King speeches in the halls, Wall of History, Live Music, Book Signing, Performances, displays & presentations from local orgs on racism, economic justice & Peace. 1 PM 3 pm New Directions for Barre youth facilitators conduct 3 inter-active exercises examining racism. 3 PM 5 pm Civic action on current civil rights issues with a march to the Governors office to deliver petitions requesting: action to enforce school policy on harassment and action affecting the VT Human Rights Commission action affecting the weakening of the VT Advisory Committee to the US Committee on Civil Rights. 6 PM 9 pm The Beloved Community with presentations showing the rich diversity in Ct VT, entertainment, song & dance, gala closing events. Music with Dave Keller Thanks to fifteen organizations for co-sponsorship! For More Information: AFSC 802 229-2340, CVARSC@gmail.com"
20070114 MLK Celebration + Benefit at the Art Bridge "Sunday, Jan. 14, The Art Bridge Benefit, 100 Brook Road, Shelburne, MA 6:00 pm potluck 7:00 pm? multi-media performance by today's workshop participants, using nonviolence in the arts, and Juanita Nelson will speak. The Art Bridge let us use studio space to paint four new banners last night. Get your Traprock T-shirt here, asking neighbors to call Congress! And please bring voices & instruments to jam into the night. Suggested donation $10 / 5. This is four miles north from Greenfield Community College. Veer left at any fork along Colrain Road, which becomes Brook Road."
20070114 MLK Celebration + Benefit at the Art Bridge "Sunday, Jan. 14, The Art Bridge Benefit, 100 Brook Road, Shelburne, MA 6:00 pm potluck 7:00 pm? multi-media performance by today's workshop participants, using nonviolence in the arts, and Juanita Nelson will speak. The Art Bridge let us use studio space to paint four new banners last night. Get your Traprock T-shirt here, asking neighbors to call Congress! And please bring voices & instruments to jam into the night. Suggested donation $10 / 5. This is four miles north from Greenfield Community College. Veer left at any fork along Colrain Road, which becomes Brook Road."
20070114 "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN" "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN January 12-14, 2007 Connect with media reform leaders and activists from around the country. Learn how to mobilize media reformers in your community. Get the policy scoop from D.C. and learn how the new political landscape impacts media reform. Be part of the growing movement! Register early: http://www.freepress.net/conference/=registration07 This year's conference will feature rousing speakers, musical performances and films as well as dozens of interactive panels and hands-on workshops about media issues and activism. The program will focus on five core tracks: Media Policy Media Literacy, Critique & Accountability Independent & Noncommercial Media Civil Rights, Social Justice & Media Media Reform Activism Our featured speakers include: Jonathan Adelstein, FCC Commissioner Ben Bagdikian, Author, The Media Monopoly David Brock, Media Matters for America Jeff Chester, Center for Digital Democracy Rosa Clemente, R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop Jeff Cohen, writer and media critic Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America Michael Copps, FCC Commissioner Malkia Cyril, Youth Media Council Davey D, DJ and Hip Hop Activist Phil Donahue, Television Host Laura Flanders, radio host Linda Foley, Newspaper Guild-CWA Jane Fonda, Actor and Co-Founder, Women's Media Center Kim Gandy, President, National Organization for Women Dan Gillmor, Center for Citizen Media Juan Gonzalez, New York Daily News Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Robert Greenwald, Producer and Director Maurice Hinchey, U.S. Representative Ben Hooks, Civil Rights Leader Janine Jackson, FAIR Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Van Jones, ColorofChange.org and Ella Baker Center Gene Kimmelman, Consumers Union Mark Lloyd, Center for American Progress Rev. Tim MacDonald, Civil Rights Leader Robert McChesney, President, Free Press Bill Moyers, Journalist and Author John Nichols, Journalist Alex Nogales, National Hispanic Media Coalition Anthony Riddle, Alliance for Community Media Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America Andrew Jay Schwartzman, Media Access Project Makani Themba-Nixon, the Praxis Project Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers Gloria Tristani, Benton Foundation Cenk Ugyur, The Young Turks Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation Rev. Lenox Yearwood, Hip-Hop Caucus FreePress.org: http://www.freepress.net/conference/"
20070113 "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN" "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN January 12-14, 2007 Connect with media reform leaders and activists from around the country. Learn how to mobilize media reformers in your community. Get the policy scoop from D.C. and learn how the new political landscape impacts media reform. Be part of the growing movement! Register early: http://www.freepress.net/conference/=registration07 This year's conference will feature rousing speakers, musical performances and films as well as dozens of interactive panels and hands-on workshops about media issues and activism. The program will focus on five core tracks: Media Policy Media Literacy, Critique & Accountability Independent & Noncommercial Media Civil Rights, Social Justice & Media Media Reform Activism Our featured speakers include: Jonathan Adelstein, FCC Commissioner Ben Bagdikian, Author, The Media Monopoly David Brock, Media Matters for America Jeff Chester, Center for Digital Democracy Rosa Clemente, R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop Jeff Cohen, writer and media critic Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America Michael Copps, FCC Commissioner Malkia Cyril, Youth Media Council Davey D, DJ and Hip Hop Activist Phil Donahue, Television Host Laura Flanders, radio host Linda Foley, Newspaper Guild-CWA Jane Fonda, Actor and Co-Founder, Women's Media Center Kim Gandy, President, National Organization for Women Dan Gillmor, Center for Citizen Media Juan Gonzalez, New York Daily News Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Robert Greenwald, Producer and Director Maurice Hinchey, U.S. Representative Ben Hooks, Civil Rights Leader Janine Jackson, FAIR Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Van Jones, ColorofChange.org and Ella Baker Center Gene Kimmelman, Consumers Union Mark Lloyd, Center for American Progress Rev. Tim MacDonald, Civil Rights Leader Robert McChesney, President, Free Press Bill Moyers, Journalist and Author John Nichols, Journalist Alex Nogales, National Hispanic Media Coalition Anthony Riddle, Alliance for Community Media Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America Andrew Jay Schwartzman, Media Access Project Makani Themba-Nixon, the Praxis Project Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers Gloria Tristani, Benton Foundation Cenk Ugyur, The Young Turks Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation Rev. Lenox Yearwood, Hip-Hop Caucus FreePress.org: http://www.freepress.net/conference/"
20070112 "Film: Northampton Committee, Northampton, MA" "The Northampton Committee Peace and Justice Film Series Friday, January 12, 2007 7:00 p.m. Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton, MA. THE GROUND TRUTH: After the Killing Ends, takes an unflinching look at the training and dehumanization of US soldiers, and how they struggle to come to terms with it when they come back home. This film overrides familiar images of heroic soldiers in battle, and overjoyed returning faces, reunited with their families with one effortless stroke. Instead, we see a scenario that can include illness, amputation and injury, depression and post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), of which Iraq has become a fertile breeding ground. While America's poor treatment of veterans is not news to most, The Ground Truth makes it so personal and real, it is impossible to dismiss its characters simply as war statistics. The film gives us glimpses into a Marine Corps boot camp that allows us to comprehend how a man or woman can kill as part of their job. We get hit with more understanding of our soldiers' dehumanization by seeing Iraq combat footage that shows routine indiscriminate killing. Their jobs over, the confusion, guilt and shame that comes home with these ""killers"" is the tip of the iceberg. Left with few resources and families that cannot understand what they have seen or done, their anguish only intensifies. Foulkrod's graphic footage and still-photographs of the ground conflict in Iraq, should forever shatter the sanitized images found on the nightly news and provide a much needed wake-up call for all of us. Enter via Woodstar Cafe, at the front of the building. The venue is accessible. The screenings are free. Discussion follows. Info: http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/"
20070112 "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN" "NATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR MEDIA REFORM, Memphis, TN January 12-14, 2007 Connect with media reform leaders and activists from around the country. Learn how to mobilize media reformers in your community. Get the policy scoop from D.C. and learn how the new political landscape impacts media reform. Be part of the growing movement! Register early: http://www.freepress.net/conference/=registration07 This year's conference will feature rousing speakers, musical performances and films as well as dozens of interactive panels and hands-on workshops about media issues and activism. The program will focus on five core tracks: Media Policy Media Literacy, Critique & Accountability Independent & Noncommercial Media Civil Rights, Social Justice & Media Media Reform Activism Our featured speakers include: Jonathan Adelstein, FCC Commissioner Ben Bagdikian, Author, The Media Monopoly David Brock, Media Matters for America Jeff Chester, Center for Digital Democracy Rosa Clemente, R.E.A.C.Hip-Hop Jeff Cohen, writer and media critic Mark Cooper, Consumer Federation of America Michael Copps, FCC Commissioner Malkia Cyril, Youth Media Council Davey D, DJ and Hip Hop Activist Phil Donahue, Television Host Laura Flanders, radio host Linda Foley, Newspaper Guild-CWA Jane Fonda, Actor and Co-Founder, Women's Media Center Kim Gandy, President, National Organization for Women Dan Gillmor, Center for Citizen Media Juan Gonzalez, New York Daily News Amy Goodman, Democracy Now! Robert Greenwald, Producer and Director Maurice Hinchey, U.S. Representative Ben Hooks, Civil Rights Leader Janine Jackson, FAIR Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Leader Van Jones, ColorofChange.org and Ella Baker Center Gene Kimmelman, Consumers Union Mark Lloyd, Center for American Progress Rev. Tim MacDonald, Civil Rights Leader Robert McChesney, President, Free Press Bill Moyers, Journalist and Author John Nichols, Journalist Alex Nogales, National Hispanic Media Coalition Anthony Riddle, Alliance for Community Media Paul Rieckhoff, Iraq & Afghanistan Veterans of America Andrew Jay Schwartzman, Media Access Project Makani Themba-Nixon, the Praxis Project Helen Thomas, Hearst Newspapers Gloria Tristani, Benton Foundation Cenk Ugyur, The Young Turks Katrina vanden Heuvel, The Nation Rev. Lenox Yearwood, Hip-Hop Caucus FreePress.org: http://www.freepress.net/conference/"
20070111 "*International Day of Action to Shut Down Guantnamo* WASHINGTON, DC" "International Day of Action to Shut Down Guantnamo *CALL TO ACTION* *January 11th , 2007* There is little question of how history will respond to Guantnamoit will be looked back on with condescension and bemusement. How could we be so foolish, misguided, cruel? How we will respond is a legal question and a political question. But it is most of all a moral question. Will we respond with courage or cowardice? This is our choice. *Joseph Margulies, a lawyer challenging the indefinite detention of the prisoners at Guantnamo* On January 11th, 2002, twenty hooded and shackled men shuffled off a plane from Afghanistan, arriving at the U.S. prison at Guantnamo. In an attempt to sidestep the Geneva Convention protections for prisoners of war, the Bush administration created a new category of enemy combatant for these men captured in the war on terror. Since that time, more than one thousand men and boys have been imprisoned at Guantnamo. Accounts of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment have been condemned by the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and other reputable bodies. The prisoners have resorted to hunger strikes as a way of protesting their treatment. Many have attempted suicide; three men killed themselves on June 10th 2006. Desperation, fear and frustration mark their confinement. Five years later, not a single prisoner has been charged, tried or convicted of any crime. Many have been released because no evidence has been found against them, but more than 430 men remain in indefinite detention without hope of release. The United States has abandoned law and justice. January 11th , 2007 marks five years of unjust imprisonment, isolation, beatings, interrogation and abuse for these men. We must say: no more. We must say: no longer. For our nation of laws, for our democracy, for our humanity and theirs, we demand small but essential steps to help return our nation to the best of our own traditions. We call on the United States government to: * Repeal the Military Commissions Act and restore Habeas Corpus. * Charge and try or release all detainees. * Withhold funds for the proposed $125 million construction of new military courts at Guantnamo. * Clearly and unequivocally forbid torture and all other forms of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, by the military, the CIA, prison guards, civilian contractors, or anyone else. * Pay reparations to current and former detainees and their families for violations of their human rights. * Shut down Guantnamo, Abu Ghraib, Bagram and all other U.S. prisons overseas, including secret CIA detention facilities. We mark January 11, 2007 as a day of national shame. But we can also mark it as a day of citizen action. How? By acting on behalf of our fellow human beings in Guantnamo, their bereaved families and all victims of the war on terrorism. We declare January 11, 2007 an International Day of Action to Shut Down Guantnamo. In Washington, DC we will march from the Supreme Court to the U.S. Federal Court. At the Supreme Court, Guantnamo Lawyers and others will address the press. Individuals will then proceed to Federal Court, taking on the names and identities of the men in Guantnamo and submitting Habeas petitions on their behalf. With our action and our bodies, we will forge the path that the Center for Constitutional Rights and other legal advocates demand on behalf of their clients. Outside the Federal Court on Constitution Avenue, people will read testimonies and names of prisoners, perform street theater and hand out information. There will be solidarity demonstrations from Amsterdam to Boise, Idaho and a National Call-In Day to Congress. We invite you to come to Washington and participate, either as an individual or as part of an affinity group. If travel is not an option, join or plan an action in your own community. Around the country, groups are planning vigils and actions at courthouses, federal building and public squares. In other countries, the focus will be on U.S. Embassies and military facilities. For a full list of both National and International actions, visit _www.witnesstorture.org_ If you plan on coming to DC, we encourage you to form affinity groups and be in touch with organizers. Contact Matt Daloisio ( Daloisio@earthlink.net ) or Frida Berrigan ( Frida.Berrigan@gmail.com )."
20070111 The Ground Truth "This timely portrait of patriotic young Americans who served in Iraq includes stunning footage of recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. The film somehow renders the ferocious military conflict and the challenges faced by those returning home as equally terrible dramas. An important and deeply affecting piece of cinema. Location: Club B-10 at MASS MoCA 87 Marshall St. North Adams, MA 01247 Cost: $7"
20070111 "SPEAK-OUT to CLOSE GUANTANAMO, S. Deerfield, 4PM" "SPEAK-OUT to CLOSE GUANTANAMO South Deerfield Common 4:00PM-5:30, Thursday, Jan. 11 Please come and say a few words about the principles which require that we close the US prison at Guantanamo, at the Town Common in South Deerfield, between 4-5:30 PM on Thursday, Jan. 11. Traprock Peace Center staff will have the constitution on hand, and the Declaration of Independence. Bring your golden rule. All are welcome to share their views. Please leave parking nearest the Common for any with difficulty walking. We hope studets, teachers, ministers, rabbis, elders and our friends in wheelchairs will join us. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for Thursday. Without your intervention, the forecast for prisoners at Guantanamoo is not hopeful. From the Common you may want tol use your cell phones to call Congress, 202 224-3121. On January 11th, 2002, twenty hooded and shackled men shuffled off a plane from Afghanistan, arriving at the U.S. prison at Guantnamo. In an attempt to sidestep the Geneva Convention protections for prisoners of war, the Bush administration created a new category of enemy combatant for these men captured in the war on terror. Since that time, more than one thousand men and boys have been imprisoned at Guantnamo. Accounts of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment have been condemned by the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and other reputable bodies. The prisoners have resorted to hunger strikes as a way of protesting their treatment. Many have attempted suicide; three men killed themselves on June 10th 2006. Desperation, fear and frustration mark their confinement. Five years later, not a single prisoner has been charged, tried or convicted of any crime. Many have been released because no evidence has been found against them, but more than 430 men remain in indefinite detention without hope of release. The United States has abandoned law and justice. January 11th, 2007 marks five years of unjust imprisonment, isolation, beatings, interrogation and abuse for these men. We must say: no more. We must say: no longer. For our nation of laws, for our democracy, for our humanity and theirs, we demand small but essential steps to help return our nation to the best of our own traditions. We call on the United States government to: Repeal the Military Commissions Act and restore Habeas Corpus. Charge and try or release all detainees. Withhold funds for the proposed $125 million construction of new military courts at Guantnamo. Clearly and unequivocally forbid torture and all other forms of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, by the military, the CIA, prison guards, civilian contractors, or anyone else. Pay reparations to current and former detainees and their families for violations of their human rights. Shut down Guantnamo, Abu Ghraib, Bagram and all other U.S. prisons overseas, including secret CIA detention facilities. We mark January 11, 2007 as a day of national shame. But we can also mark it as a day of citizen action. How? By acting on behalf of our fellow human beings in Guantnamo, their bereaved families and all victims of the war on terrorism. January 11, 2007 is an International Day of Action to Shut Down Guantnamo. In Washington, DC neighbors will march from the Supreme Court to the U.S. Federal Court. At the Supreme Court, Guantnamo Lawyers and others will address the press. Individuals will then proceed to Federal Court, taking on the names and identities of the men in Guantnamo and submitting Habeas petitions on their behalf. ""With our action and our bodies, we will forge the path that the Center for Constitutional Rights and other legal advocates demand on behalf of their clients. Outside the Federal Court on Constitution Avenue, people will read testimonies and names of prisoners, perform street theater and hand out information. There will be solidarity demonstrations from Amsterdam to Boise, Idaho and a National Call-In Day to Congress."" If you are not able to join us, please post your event for Jan. 11 at http://www.witnesstorture.org Traprock Peace Center was established in 1979 in Deerfield, for the study of non-violent resolution to personal, local, national and international conflicts, for the promotion of economic justice, and to work for global disarmament. For more information call 413 773-7427 or see www.grassrootspeace.org"
20070111 "SPEAK-OUT to CLOSE GUANTANAMO, S. Deerfield, 4PM" "SPEAK-OUT to CLOSE GUANTANAMO South Deerfield Common 4:00-5:30 PM, at Main & Sugarloaf St. Fifth Anniversary, Thursday, Jan. 11 On the fifth anniversary of its opening, speak out about the principles which require us to close the US prison at Guantanamo. Drop in at the Town Common in S. Deerfield, 4-5:30 PM on Thursday, Jan. 11. Read from your poems, our Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, Nuremburg principles, Geneva Convention, quotes you bring from prisoners, or speak from the heart. Bring your golden rule. All are welcome to share their views. Please leave parking nearest the Common for any with difficulty walking. We hope students, teachers, ministers, veterans, elders, poets, nurses, musicians, and actors our will join us. The weather forecast calls for sunny skies for Thursday, but without your intervention, the forecast for prisoners at Guantanamo is not hopeful. If you are at liberty to do so, please call members of Congress, 202 224-3121. (Offices are open many week-days until 6pm!) THE SHAME OF GUANTANAMO On January 11th, 2002, twenty hooded and shackled men shuffled off a plane from Afghanistan, arriving at the U.S. prison at Guantnamo. Since that time, more than 1,000 men and boys have been imprisoned at Guantnamo. Accounts of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment have been condemned by the United Nations, Human Rights Watch and other reputable bodies. The prisoners have resorted to hunger strikes as a way of protesting their treatment. Many have attempted suicide; three men killed themselves on June 10th 2006. We can only imagine the desperation, fear and frustration that mark confinement in lawless places. When we imagine ourselves, our brothers, fathers, sons confined, then our insistence will ring out. See www.WitnessTorture.org Five years later, not a single prisoner has been charged, tried or convicted of any crime. Many have been released because no evidence has been found against them, but more than 430 men remain in indefinite detention without hope of release. In an attempt to sidestep the Geneva Convention protections for prisoners of war, the Bush administration created a new category of enemy combatant for these men captured in the war on terror. See photos of NYC Day of Action to Shut Down Guantanamo, posted by Frida Berrigan at http://ww.WitnessTorture.org (galleries) Please copy and send as appropriate: We call on the United States government to: Repeal the Military Commissions Act and restore Habeas Corpus. Charge and try or release all detainees. Withhold funds for the proposed $125 million construction of new military courts at Guantnamo. Clearly and unequivocally forbid torture and all other forms of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment, by the military, the CIA, prison guards, civilian contractors, or anyone else. Pay reparations to current and former detainees and their families for violations of their human rights. Shut down Guantnamo, Abu Ghraib, Bagram and all other U.S. prisons overseas, including secret CIA detention facilities. This event is sponsored by Traprock Peace Center in support of http://www.WitnessTorture.org in a neighbors' network to end war. 413 773-7427"
20070111 "FILM: The Ground Truth, North Adams, MA" "Film Screening: The Ground Truth 8 pm, January 11, 2007 Location: Club B-10 at MASS MoCA 87 Marshall St. North Adams, MA This timely portrait of patriotic young Americans who served in Iraq includes stunning footage of recruitment and training, combat, homecoming, and the struggle to reintegrate with families and communities. The film somehow renders the ferocious military conflict and the challenges faced by those returning home as equally terrible dramas. An important and deeply affecting piece of cinema. Cost: $7"
20070107 "MLKing Day at Lockheed Martin, Valley Forge, PA" "RSVP Martin Luther King Day of Nonviolent Resistance to the War and the War-maker, Lockheed Martin Monday, January 15th 2007 Noon Valley Forge, PA USA Hear the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., for justice, peace, and nonviolent action. Resist the works and profits of war, stand up to the injustice that is Lockheed Martin, as the Brandywine Peace Community begins its 30th year and continues its campaign of nonviolent resistance. Monday, January 15, 2007 (the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.) Martin Luther King Day of Nonviolent Resistance to the War and the War-maker, Lockheed Martin. Those planning or considering facing arrest for nonviolent civil resistance on January 15, need to call the Brandywine Peace Community, 610-544-1818, by January 2, 2007 for the date, time, and place of the planning and preparation meeting. Location: Lockheed Martin Mall & Goddard Boulevards Valley Forge PA 19420"
20070103 "Peacemaker Training Institute, Bangor, PA" "Peacemaker Training Institute January 3-10, 2007 Kirkridge Retreat Center Bangor, Pennsylvania, USA A program of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR), the Peacemaker Training Institute introduces young people (ages 17-25) to nonviolence as a transformative lifestyle and powerful method of social change. Participants will develop and strengthen a solid foundation in nonviolence and anti-racist analysis. Topics including racism, anti-racist organizing, gender oppression, LGBTQ issues, economic inequality, privilege, and militarism are explored in depth. PTI is facilitated by a core team of young people that includes US-FOR staff, local organizers, and experienced peace and justice organizers from affiliated organizations. Fees are assessed on a sliding scale of $475 - $625 based upon the ability to pay. Those with school, religious institution, or other organizational sponsorship are asked to pay the full cost. Scholarship support is available. The program is subsidized by Kirkridges New Generation Fund. For an application, contact: Naomi Sea Young 651-647-4465 work 651-757-5353 cell email: naomiseayoung@forusa.org Also, you can get the application on-line, at: http://youth.forusa.org"
20061229 "FILM: Advertising and the End of the World, Northampton, MA" "Advertising and the End of the World December 29, 2006 7 pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA The implications of advertising on sustainability: a presentation by UMass professor and Media Education Foundation executive director Sut Jhally. Advertising & the End of the World features an illustrated presentation by Sut Jhally of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the producer and writer of the award-winning Dreamworlds II. Focusing directly on the world of commercial images, he asks some basic questions about the cultural messages emanating from this market-based view of the world: Do our present arrangements deliver what they claim-- happiness and satisfaction? Can we think about our collective as well as our private interests? And, can we think long-term as well as short-term? Drawing from the broad arena of commercial imagery, and utilizing sophisticated graphics, Advertising & the End of the World addresses the issues these questions raise, encouraging viewers to reflect on their own participation in the culture of consumption. Making the connection between society's high consumption lifestyle and the coming environmental crisis, Jhally forces us to evaluate the physical and material costs of the consumer society and how long we can maintain our present level of production. http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/films.html"
20061217 "FREE CONCERT / Party: Celebrating ANNIE Hassett, GREENFIELD" "FREE CONCERT & First-Ever CD Release Party: Celebrating Annie Hassett ! This afternoon at the Guiding Star Grange come celebrate with us the big heart & big voice of our dear friend, Annie Hassett. Annie is one of those musicians that comes to a rally and inspires you to come again. This music restores hope, & might kindle love. Annie be performing with beloved friends, Karen Copeland, Julia Burrough & Court Dorsey, with likewise big hearts, packing the room with talent. You can expect to meet wonderful people. We'll hear some classics, even some rock and roll! Set-up begins at 1:00. Musical fun begins at 1:30. The Guiding Star Grange is a beautiful building, that's been restored, mainly by people who want to dance. COME: to Chapman Street, just south of Silver Street A few blocks west of Federal Street, (Route 5 & 10) In the dark of the year, share some bright times. May the circle be unbroken. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE! Refreshments!"
20061216 "Plymouth Peace Vigil, MA" "Plymouth Peace Vigil (Weekly Event , Every Saturday noon) Location: Town Square and Shirley Square Plymouth MA 02360 We have begun carrying PEACE signs, and will be out in force on Nov. 11, as we have been on every Saturday for more than a year, from Town Square to Shirley Square. Come join us. Bring your own PEACE sign, or use one of ours. Contact: Ted Curtin tacurtin@1949.usna.com 508 747 0530"
20061216 Boston Tea Party - Eyewitness Account "Boston Tea Party Eyewitness Account by a Participant The following account provides more detail than most school children in the United States read. This act of resistance to 'taxation without representation' is lauded by most history teachers in our public schools as the beginning of resitance in the colonies to the subjegation imposed by the English and the King. This rebellion dubbed the Boston Tea Party, was not entirely nonviolent. Today we have the benefit of a hundred years of rebellion against injustice carried out in truth and peace. Please consider sitting down to have tea, with whomever you will, wherever you will, to discuss, HOW WILL WE EXTRICATE OURSELVES FROM THE WAR MACHINE? Please document your civil action, whether in Boston, or abroad. Let us see how much more we have learned about resisting tyranny, by using truth in beloved community. ""The tea destroyed was contained in three ships, lying near each other at what was called at that time Griffin's wharf, and were surrounded by armed ships of war, the commanders of which had publicly declared that if the rebels, as they were pleased to style the Bostonians, should not withdraw their opposition to the landing of the tea before a certain day, the 17th day of December, 1773, they should on that day force it on shore, under the cover of their cannon's mouth. On the day preceding the seventeenth, there was a meeting of the citizens of the county of Suffolk, convened at one of the churches in Boston, for the purpose of consulting on what measures might be considered expedient to prevent the landing of the tea, or secure the people from the collection of the duty. At that meeting a committee was appointed to wait on Governor Hutchinson, and request him to inform them whether he would take any measures to satisfy the people on the object of the meeting. To the first application of this committee, the Governor told them he would give them a definite answer by five o'clock in the afternoon. At the hour appointed, the committee again repaired to the Governor's house, and on inquiry found he had gone to his country seat at Milton, a distance of about six miles. When the committee returned and informed the meeting of the absence of the Governor, there was a confused murmur among the members, and the meeting was immediately dissolved, many of them crying out, ""Let every man do his duty, and be true to his country""; and there was a general huzza for Griffin's wharf. It was now evening, and I immediately dressed myself in the costume of an Indian, equipped with a small hatchet, which I and my associates denominated the tomahawk, with which, and a club, after having painted my face and hands with coal dust in the shop of a blacksmith, I repaired to Griffin's wharf, where the ships lay that contained the tea. When I first appeared in the street after being thus disguised, I fell in with many who were dressed, equipped and painted as I was, and who fell in with me and marched in order to the place of our destination. When we arrived at the wharf, there were three of our number who assumed an authority to direct our operations, to which we readily submitted. They divided us into three parties, for the purpose of boarding the three ships which contained the tea at the same time. The name of him who commanded the division to which I was assigned was Leonard Pitt. The names of the other commanders I never knew. We were immediately ordered by the respective commanders to board all the ships at the same time, which we promptly obeyed. The commander of the division to which I belonged, as soon as we were on board the ship appointed me boatswain, and ordered me to go to the captain and demand of him the keys to the hatches and a dozen candles. I made the demand accordingly, and the captain promptly replied, and delivered the articles; but requested me at the same time to do no damage to the ship or rigging. We then were ordered by our commander to open the hatches and take out all the chests of tea and throw them overboard, and we immediately proceeded to execute his orders, first cutting and splitting the chests with our tomahawks, so as thoroughly to expose them to the effects of the water. In about three hours from the time we went on board, we had thus broken and thrown overboard every tea chest to be found in the ship, while those in the other ships were disposing of the tea in the same way, at the same time. We were surrounded bv British armed ships, but no attempt was made to resist us. We then quietly retired to our several places of residence, without having any conversation with each other, or taking any measures to discover who were our associates; nor do I recollect of our having had the knowledge of the name of a single individual concerned in that affair, except that of Leonard Pitt, the commander of my division, whom I have mentioned. There appeared to be an understanding that each individual should volunteer his services, keep his own secret, and risk the consequence for himself. No disorder took place during that transaction, and it was observed at that time that the stillest night ensued that Boston had enjoyed for many months. During the time we were throwing the tea overboard, there were several attempts made by some of the citizens of Boston and its vicinity to carry off small quantities of it for their family use. To effect that object, they would watch their opportunity to snatch up a handful from the deck, where it became plentifully scattered, and put it into their pockets. One Captain O'Connor, whom I well knew, came on board for that purpose, and when he supposed he was not noticed, filled his pockets, and also the lining of his coat. But I had detected him and gave information to the captain of what he was doing. We were ordered to take him into custody, and just as he was stepping from the vessel, I seized him by the skirt of his coat, and in attempting to pull him back, I tore it off; but, springing forward, by a rapid effort he made his escape. He had, however, to run a gauntlet through the crowd upon the wharf nine each one, as he passed, giving him a kick or a stroke. Another attempt was made to save a little tea from the ruins of the cargo by a tall, aged man who wore a large cocked hat and white wig, which was fashionable at that time. He had sleightly slipped a little into his pocket, but being detected, they seized him and, taking his hat and wig from his head, threw them, together with the tea, of which they had emptied his pockets, into the water. In consideration of his advanced age, he was permitted to escape, with now and then a slight kick. The next morning, after we had cleared the ships of the tea, it was discovered that very considerable quantities of it were floating upon the surface of the water; and to prevent the possibility of any of its being saved for use, a number of small boats were manned by sailors and citizens, who rowed them into those parts of the harbor wherever the tea was visible, and by beating it with oars and paddles so thoroughly drenched it as to render its entire destruction inevitable. -- George Hewes From Prelude to Revolution American Revolution Main Index Page http://www.historyplace.com/unitedstates/revolution/teaparty.htm"
20061216 "9/11 Truth Tea Party, Boston, MA" "9/11 Truth Tea Party Saturday, December 16, 2006 11:30 AM Location: Faneuil Hall to Boston Harbor Boston, MA At 11:30 a.m. on December 16, 9/11 Patriots will gather at Faneuil Hall to hear the 911Truth Tea Party Proclamation read publicly. They will then march along the Freedom Trail, through Boston Common and Downtown Crossing to the original Tea Party site at the Seaport Ave. Bridge over Fort Point Channel, carrying crates containing copies of the 9/11 Commission Report. There, spokespersons will cast a larger-than-life size replica of the 9/11 Commission Report into Boston Harbor. The event will conclude with teams of 9/11 Patriots casting crates of 9/11 Reports into the harbor. Contact: Boston 9/11 Truth Committee boston911truth@gmail.com 617-401-8047 http://www.centralmass911truth.org"
20061215 "FILM: THE WORDS OF RACHEL CORRIE, Northampton, MA" "THE WORDS OF RACHEL CORRIE Most Friday nights at 7:00 p.m., we show a documentary film relating to peace and justice at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. Enter via Woodstar Cafe, at the front of the building. The venue is accessible. Rachel Corrie was a 23-year-old American peace activist from Olympia, Washington, who was crushed to death by an Israeli bulldozer on 16 March 2003, while undertaking nonviolent direct action to protect the home of a a Palestinian doctor, his wife, and three children from demolition. The International Solidarity Movement, of which Corrie was apart, claimed that she was run over on purpose, but The Israeli Defense Forces has said it was an accident and that she was killed by falling debris. This play which is based on a remarkable series of emails to her family, we learn why she was risking her life. The screenings are free. Discussion follows. http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/films.html"
20061215 "Vigil Against the War, Hartford, CT" "Friday Vigil Against the War - Hartford December 15, 2006 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Fed Bldg. 450 Main Street, Hartford, CT"
20061215 "FILM: The Words of Rachel Corrie, Northampton" "FILM: The Words of Rachel Corrie Friday, December 15, 2006 7 pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq hosts this performance in celebration of 8 years of opposing first the Sanctions and then the War against the Iraqi people. The Words of Rachel Corrie, a one-woman play, will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday Dec. 15th sponsored by the Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St., Northampton, MA. Suggested donation at the door. The play, produced and directed by Deborah Peabody of Provincetown, was first performed this past summer and Fall at the Provincetown Fringe Theater where Peabody directs. Marissa Lena OConnor , a 20-year-old college student from Pine Manor, Newton, MA, performs Rachel Corrie. Rachel Corrie was a 23-year-old American peace activist from Olympia Washington who was crushed to death in in Gaza, Palestine, by an Israeli military bulldozer (an American-made Caterpillar D9) in 2003 as she stood in front of a Palestinian home slated for demolition. In a remarkable series of emails to her family, Rachel explained why she was risking her life. Those emails were what Peabody used to fashion the script of the play, giving it the title The Words of Rachel Corrie. Peabody wrote the play during controversy about another play, My Name Is Rachel Corrie,"" a production which the New York Theatre Workshop postponed in the US because of political concerns even though it previously ran in London with great success. Presently it is now playing at the Minetta Lane Theater in New York. The show as I have put it together tells the story of Rachel's development through her idealism into brutal reality, and her struggle to justify her life with what she saw and lived through in Rafah in Palestine, Peabody said, reflecting on her own play, The Words of Rachel Corrie. The actress playing Rachel Corrie is also Peabodys daughter. The two of them share a deep interest in human rights as well as theater, Peabody said. Marissa Lena led me into the theater and I led her into peace work, Peabody said. My real passion is for peace and social justice. Peabody also directed Eve Ensler's``Necessary Targets"" last year. Enslers play takes place in the former Yugoslavia in a displaced persons camp for women who have been abused during that long war. She has also written a play about an 18-year-old female US soldier who was killed in Iraq and the soldiers mothers nightmare that she directed for the Provincetown Fringe theater festival. Peabody said the material used in her production was supplied by the following web sites: Rachelswords.org and Rachelcorrie.org http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/films.html"
20061214 US PROstitutes Collective and In Defense of Women's Safety Project - San Francis "US PROStitutes Collective and In Defense of Womens Safety Project invite you to our annual holiday reception and fundraiser. Trafficking: the truth behind the headlines Video clips from sex workers and activists around the world on how trafficking is being used to target immigrant women and to stop women crossing international borders. A look at the recent SF Chronicle four-part report on sex trafficking: what is the impact on sex workers safety? What is the fallout? SF Citys Resolution Mitigating Violence against Prostitutes Turning the Resolution into an ordinance: a practical way to protect immigrant and other sex workers from violence and exploitation pressing the City of San Francisco to implement the SF Task Force on Prostitutions groundbreaking recommendations. Thursday, December 14, 6pm 333 Valencia Street, Room 350 in San Francisco, (between 14th and 15th Streets). Refreshments provided. BYOB. Donations gratefully accepted. Co-sponsored by US PROStitutes Collective and In Defense of Prostitute Womens Safety Project Contact (415) 626-4114 , email sf@crossroadswomen.net P. O. Box 14512, San Francisco, CA 94114"
20061214 "Candlelight Peace Vigil, W Hartford, CT" "Candlelight Peace Vigil December 14, 2006 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Quaker Meeting House Quaker Lane, West Hartford, CT Contact: Lynn Johnson A ""Meeting for Worship"" is held the second Thursday of each month to pray for peace in Iraq - for the Iraqis and our troops and everyone involved in the occupation- from 7PM to 8PM. We will do this until our troops come home."
20061213 "Your Money Or Your Life, Hammond, IN." "Your Money Or Your Life Monthly Meeting Transforming Your Relationship With Money 2nd Wednesday of the month -- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -- Unity Church of Christ, 740 River Drive, Hammond, IN. On the far south side... Mike Lenich continues to coordinate a ""Your Money Or Your Life"" group the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9:00pm, at the Unity Church of Christ in Hammond, Indiana (just south of Interstate 80 at the Calumet Ave Exit, about two miles east of the Illinois/Indiana border). Meeting theme is ""Implementing the Nine Steps."" ""Your Money Or Your Life"" is about learning the principles of saving, getting out of debt, and how to live more consciously so money doesn't just disappear. Our group uses the audio series to listen to best selling author Joe Dominguez as he explains how to figure out your attitude toward money, what role money plays in your life and how to manage it so you can spend your time and resources doing what you really want to do. Contact Information: Mike Lenich, 708-339-4132 - e-mail: VSChicago@juno.com - Reverend Geraldine Colvin, 219-931-5284 Web Site: Your Money Or Your Life"
20061213 "Witness for Peace, New London, CT" "Witness for Peace Every Wednesday 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Corner of Bank and State Streets New London, CT Contact: Ronna Stuller [http://www.afsc.org/calendar/account.php?action=question&event=4688&date=2006-12-13] Sponsor(s): Southeast CT Peace & Justice Network. Join the New London mid-week witness for peace, which has been held at the Soldiers & Sailors Monument for 4 years. Bring signs."
20061212 "New Haven Peace Council, CT" "New Haven Peace Council 6:00 PM (every 2nd and 4th Tuesday) 37 Howe St. New Haven, CT Contact: Henry Lowendorf [http://www.afsc.org/calendar/account.php?action=question&event=3757&date=2006-12-12] The Peace Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 at 37 Howe St., New Haven, CT. All are welcome."
20061212 "COMMUNITY IMPEACHMENT FORUM, Amherst, MA" "IMPEACHMENT: A Community Conversation For, Against & Undecided Tuesday, December 12, 2006 7:30 pm ACTV, Amherst Community Television 246 College Street (Rte 9) Amherst, MA The Amherst Democratic Town Committee presents a community forum on the impeachment of George Bush and Richard Cheney. The forum will begin with 10 minute presentations from community members representing three views on impeachment: ""For, Against, and Undecided"" and will then move into a community discussion. The ACTV will be recording this event for future presentations. Prior to the community forum a film will be presented by the Center for Constitutional Rights titled ""How to Impeach a President"" beginning at 6:45 pm in the same community room of ACTV. Information will be available to purchase this CCR video with a link to information for community house parties. Please come join the discussion. We are practicing our democracy. The more people we can involove, the healthier our democracy!"
20061212 "UN Peacebuilding Commission: Burundi and Sierra Leone, NYC" "December 12-13: Country specific meetings Burundi and Sierra Leone of the UN Peacebuilding Commission, in New York."
20061212 "CT Network to Abolish the Death Penalty Meeting, New Haven & Hartford" "Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty Meeting Every second Tuesday in New Haven, CT Every fourth Tuesday in Hartford, CT 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM United Methodist Church of Hartford, 571 Farmington Avenue, Hartford, CT Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty Meeting - every second Tuesday in Hartford and every fourth Tuesday in New Haven - both at 7 p.m. Go to http://www.cnadp.org for directions. The Connecticut Network to Abolish the Death Penalty (CNADP) was originally formed in 1986. Recently reconstituted as an organization, the CNADP is committed to lobbying, outreach, and research in support of all individuals and groups working toward the abolition of the death penalty in Connecticut. The Mission of the CNADP is to achieve abolition through legislation submit in the Connecticut General Assembly. In addition the CNADP has a growing collection of updated materials on the current status of the death penalty, a Speakers Bureau with experienced speakers on the issue, and is currently increasing individual membership and organization support to the CNADP. CNADP also maintains an e-mail list serve and a web page to facilitate the distribution of educational materials on the death penalty, and to organize urgent action responses to the death penalty on the local, state, and national levels."
20061210 """Who Decides? -- If Not The People, It's" "Sunday, December 10 - ""Who Decides? -- If Not The People, It's Not Democracy."" Ben Price, Projects Director, Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF) www.CELDF.org Ben Price has been an activist for Campaign Finance Reform, Electoral Reform, Fair Trade and Peace issues, and past president of the Pennsylvania Consumer Action Network. As Project Director, Ben organizes and educates community groups and municipal governments to challenge the Corporate State's usurpations of people's rights and governing authority. Brandywine Peace Community P.O. Box 81, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-544-1818 brandywine@juno.com www.brandywinepeace.com"
20061210 "Western Mass Social Forum, Holyoke, MA" "Western Mass Social Forum General Assembly Meeting Sunday, December 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. El Mercado, 413 Main Street, Holyoke, MA The current Coordinating Committee is committed to an inclusive social forum, including a planning process that involves the broadest possible representation of people. We need everyoneindividuals, leaders and members of grassroots organizations, and communities up and down the Pioneer Valley. How can we insure that the process leading to the social forum is inclusive? How can we expand on the work of the social forum and carry it forward after the event? What are the specific next steps that we need to take to move the process forward? This will be the focus of the meeting on December 10th. This meeting will be a facilitated open space for dialogue and discussion. We need you to help make the forum a success! For the Coordinating Committee: Susan Theberge, Doug Renick and Emily Kawano Info: renick.rinehart@comcast.net ""Another World Is Possible."" This is the slogan of the World Social Forum. Since its first meeting Brazil in 2001, the World Social Forum has become the largest gathering of social movements in the world. The Social Forum is united in its opposition to neoliberalism (the dominant economic model: ""free"" markets, ""free"" trade, minimal government, privatization, deregulation) and imperialism, and in its commitment to building ""another world"" grounded in sustainability and social justice. There have been numerous regional social forums throughout the world, including one in Boston in 2004. See WSF Charter of Principles at www.forumsocialmundial.org.br/main.php?id_menu=4&cd_language=2. Join local activists organizing a Social Forum in Western Mass. Subscribe to e-list at http://lists.riseup.net/www/info/westernmasssocialforum. Info: renick.rinehart@comcast.net ."
20061210 "MOBILIZATION: Defend Gay Rights in Springfield, MA" "Emergency Mobilization: Defend Gay Rights in Springfield, MA Sunday, December 10, 1:30pm Springfield City Hall (map: http://tinyurl.com/y8m3nv) Reply-To: contact@isonoho.org Anti-gay bigots are continuing to mobilize to end gay marriage in Massachusetts. They are staging a series of rallies around the state over the next week to try to intimidate the LGBT community. On Sunday, they will be in front of City Hall in Springfield. Although their attempt to amend the state constitution to ban gay marriage has been defeated for now, these bigots are trying to rebuild their confidence and their numbers. We need to show the strength of our side. Please join us and bring signs, banners, drums, kids, chants, etc. For more information, see http://knowthyneighbor.blogs.com/home/2006/12/this_isnt.html (This notice was written by the International Socialist Organization, please contact us at contact@isonoho.org or (413) 351-2323 if you can be there or help mobilize more people to come to defend LGBT rights)."
20061210 "Civil Society Conference in Cebu, the Philippines." "December 10-12: SEAN Civil Society Conference in Cebu, the Philippines. December 11-13: The 12th ASEAN Summit; One Caring and Sharing Community in Cebu, the Philippines. See http://www.12thaseansummit.org.ph"
20061209 "SATURDAY VIGILS, West Hartford, Ct" "PEACE VIGILS: EVERY SATURDAY IN WEST HARTFORD CENTER Vigils Every Saturday 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Farmington Avenue and Main Street West Hartford, CT"
20061209 Join Lynne Stewart and Lynne Defense Committee - NYC "ODE TO JOY AND STRUGGLE Join Lynne Stewart and the Lynne Stewart Defense Committee in THANKING YOU ! for your support over these last 4+ years and Commemorating Mumia Abu Jamals 25 years in prison and uniting for the struggle ahead Saturday, December 9th , 6:30 pm till ....... Judson Memorial Church 55 Washington Square South New York, NY Speakers: Lynne Stewart Pam Africa, International Concerned Family and Friends of Mumia Abu-Jamal Robert Meeropol. Executive Director, Rosenberg Fund for Children Music by: Selah Eric Spruiell and The Fort Greene Project The Foundation Randy Credico Professor Louie and Fast Eddy Surprise guests and MUCH more Food & Drink provided Judson Memorial Church resides on the southern edge of Washington Square Park between Thompson and Sullivan Streets.Take the A, C, E, F to West 4th Street station; the R, weekday W or weekend N (local) to 8th Street-NYU; or the 1 train to Christopher Street-Sheridan Square. The M1, M2, M3, M5, M6 and M8 bus lines serve the area. Mobility Handicapped please enter through Thompson Street entrance. Lynne Stewart Defense Committee 350 Broadway, Suite 700 New York, NY 10013 212-625-9696 www.lynnestewart.org"
20061209 "Peace Vigil, New London, CT" "New London Vigil December 09, 2006 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Bank and State St. New London, CT Contact: Tom Clark [http://www.afsc.org/calendar/account.php?action=question&event=4267&date=2006-12-09] Sponsor(s): Southeast CT Peace and Justice Network Anti-war vigil at Sailors and Soldiers monument. Signs, songs, and music welcome."
20061209 "How are we going to get the troops home, New Britain, CT" "How are we going to get the troops home December 09, 2006 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM Bellin Gallery Central Conn State University, New Britain, CT Contact: Chris Gauvreau Sponsor: AFSC JOIN US FOR A DAY OF STUDY AND DISCUSSION ABOUT HOW WE ARE GOING TO GET THE TROOPS HOME NOW! *SPEAKERS: MICHAEL KLARE, MERRIE NAJIMY, CYRUS BINA, & NIR ROSEN (BIOS BELOW) *PANEL: LOCAL ANTIWAR GROUPS SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVES ON THE MEANING OF THE ELECTIONS, AND TRY TO ANSWER THE QUESTIONS: WHATS NEXT FOR THE ANTIWAR MOVEMENT?, HOW BEST TO MOBILIZE THE MAJORITY IN THE SPRING OF 2007? More details on the speakers: Michael Kare is the author of Blood and Oil: the Dangers and Consequences of Americas Growing Dependency on Imported Petroleum. Merrie Najimy is the President of the Massachusetts Chapter of the Arab-American Anti-Discrimination Committee and will be speaking about the need to defend Arab-Americans and American Muslims from the continuing attacks on their civil liberties Cyrus Bina is a Distinguished Research Professor of Economics at the University of Minnesota and an expert lecturer on Iran. Dr. Bina will be speaking on the roots of the US--Iran dispute over nuclear power and its context in the history of US-Iran relations since the overthrow of Mossadegh and the installation of the Shah. Nir Rosen is a well-published journalist whose articles you may have read in the Washington Globe or on Counterpunch. He is the author a new book on Iraq called In the Belly of the Green Bird. His book is based on extensive tours to Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel/Palestine. All the speakers have websites or blogs that will give you more information about their backgrounds and perspectives. This event is sponsored/co-sponsored by AFSC: AFSC Other sponsor(s): Connecticut United for Peace, CCSU Antiwar Referendum Committee For more information call David Amdur at 860-523-1534, Stan Heller at 203-934-2761, or Chris Gauvreau at 860-478-5300."
20061208 Dec 8-10 - Support GI Resistance and Rights - National "Support GI Resistance and Rights TAKE ACTION to SUPPORT GI RESISTANCE and GI RIGHTS DEC. 8-10th! Military resisters, their families, veterans and concerned community members call for public action Dec. 8-10th! Its time for us to escalate public pressure and action in support of the growing movement of thousands of courageous men and women GIs who have in many different ways followed their conscience, upholding international law, taking a principled stand against unjust, illegal war and occupation and stood up for their rights. Widespread public support and pressure will help create true support for courageous troops facing isolation and repression, and help protect their civil liberties and human rights. Showing widespread support for soldiers who resist is one of the best ways those of us outside the military can encourage the growing momentum of the GI resistance movementa movement that has the direct power to end this war. We call for the following: 1) Support for War Objectors 2) Protect the Right to Conscientious Objection 3) Protect the Liberties & Human Rights of GIs 4) Sanctuary for War Objectors. We ask you to begin mobilizing your group, community and networks now. As well as educating your organizations members, please consider hosting one or more public events to help raise awareness and build support. Visit http://www.CourageToResist.org or e-mail courage@riseup.net for more information or to contribute to build this campaign. GET INVOLVED TODAY! Heres How: http://www.couragetoresist.org/x/content/view/136/27/ Sincerely, Courage to Resist War Resisters Support Campaign Gold Star Families for Peace Central Commitee for Conscientious Objectors VFP Chp.69 Bob Watada and Rosa Sakanishi, father and step-mother of Lt. Ehren Watada Kyle Snyder, Iraq veteran and war resister Darrell Anderson, Iraq veteran and war resister Pablo Paredes, former Navy sailor and Iraq war resister Stephan Funk, former marine and first resister of Iraq war Anita Dennis, mother of Iraq resister Darrell Anderson Sara Rich M.S.W., mother of Spc. Suzanne Swift Jeff Paterson, former marine and first resister Gulf War I DeDe Miller, Gold Star Families for Peace Edward Hasbrouck, draft resister Gerry Condon, Vietnam war resister WHY YOUR SUPPORT IS CRUCIAL: Your participation in these days of actionand beyond is crucial to realizing these goals: together, we do have the power to end this war and prevent the next one. As the antiwar movement builds its support for these brave people and their important actions, we hope more will take a stand if we show them they wont be alone. Those of us outside the military must match their bravery by escalating our support for all GI resisters. Theyve got to know were out here for them! Objection by military servicepersons is a healthy and important assertion of democracy, particularly in a country where the decisions to invade, to maintain occupation, and to engage in widespread ongoing torture, human rights violations and war crimes are made undemocratically in violation of the US Constitution and international law and based on continuing lies and disinformation. Supporting GI resistance, together with counter recruitment and draft resistance, is key to stopping illegal war and occupation ourselves. If the government cant recruit or draft enough new troops, and if troops refuse illegal immoral orders, it will help end the war and occupation and help prevent the next one. Look at the Vietnam War! Here is an Explanation of the Four Areas of Support: http://www.couragetoresist.org/x/content/view/135/27/ We urge you to join us December 8-10th for a weekend of action in support of GI Resistance and GI Rights! For more info contact courage@riseup.net"
20061208 "FILM: PEACE PROPAGANDA AND THE PROMISED LAND, Northampton, MA" "FILM: PEACE PROPAGANDA AND THE PROMISED LAND Friday, December 8, 2006 7 pm Presented by the Northampton Committee to Stop the War Friday night film series at the Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land provides a striking comparison of U.S. and international media coverage of the crisis in the Middle East, zeroing in on how structural distortions in U.S. coverage have reinforced false perceptions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. This pivotal documentary exposes how the foreign policy interests of American political elites--oil, and a need to have a secure military base in the region, among others--work in combination with Israeli public relations strategies to exercise a powerful influence over how news from the region is reported. Through the voices of scholars, media critics, peace activists, religious figures, and Middle East experts, Peace, Propaganda & the Promised Land carefully analyzes and explains how--through the use of language, framing and context--the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and Gaza remains hidden in the news media, and Israeli colonization of the occupied terrorities appears to be a defensive move rather than an offensive one. The documentary also explores the ways that U.S. journalists, for reasons ranging from intimidation to a lack of thorough investigation, have become complicit in carrying out Israel's PR campaign. At its core, the documentary raises questions about the ethics and role of journalism, and the relationship between media and politics. Interviewees include Seth Ackerman, Mjr. Stav Adivi, Rabbi Arik Ascherman, Hanan Ashrawi, Noam Chomsky, Robert Fisk, Neve Gordon, Toufic Haddad, Sam Husseini, Hussein Ibish, Robert Jensen, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Karen Pfeifer, Alisa Solomon, and Gila Svirsky. http:////www.northamptoncommittee.org/films.html"
20061208 The Motherhood Manifesto Documentary film screening and panel discussion. A powerful film about the political economy of motherhood and the deep inequities faced by American mothers. A stirring call to action.
20061208 The Motherhood Manifesto "Documentary film screening and panel discussion. A powerful film about the political economy of motherhood and the deep inequities faced by American mothers. A benefit for MotherWoman. Inc. and MomsRising.org. Gordan Hall, 3rd floor conference room, 418 N. Pleasant St. Amherst, MA $10-$25 at the door. $5 for students Childcare at the Newman Center $5 per child/ $2 each additional child. Call 253-8990 to register for childcare by wed. Dec. 6. For more information, visit www.motherwoman.org or call 253-8990 or email circle@motherwoman.org"
20061208 "DeConstructing Dualities, Amherst, MA" "DeConstructing Dualities December 7 & 8 at 8pm Location: Bowker Auditorium, UMass, Amherst, MA DeConstructing Dualities: DeCLASSifying Minds, Understanding VERSatility For ticket information please call Umass Fine Arts Center Box Office at 413.545.2511. Ticket prices are as follows: $15 general public; $8 seniors/low income patrons; $5 students with valid I.D. GROUP RATES ARE AVAILABLE! Bring 20 or more people, you get 15% discount off ticketed price."
20061208 "5th ASEAN People's Assembly, Manilla, the Phillipines" "8-9: The Fifth ASEAN Peoples Assembly; The Role of People in Building an ASEAN Community of Caring and Sharing Societies in Manila, the Philippines including the Panel Discussion on Conflict Prevention, Peacebuilding and the Responsibility to Protect chaired by Augusto Miclat and Karen Taada and with Nicole Deller and Edgardo Legaspi as speakers. See http://asean-isis-aseanpeoplesassembly.net"
20061207 "Evening with Starhawk, Northampton, MA" "Evening with Starhawk: Holding the vision of global justice: keeping our spirit and courage alive December 7, 2006 Time: 7:30 pm Location: Helen Hills Chapel, Smith College, Northampton, MA Starhawk, a committed global justice activist, is also a pioneer in the revival of earth-based spiritual religion and has brought innovative techniques of spirituality and magic to political activism. This lecture is a benefit for Five Rivers Council, Men's Resource Center for Change and the Everywoman's Center. Tickets at door, cash only, doors open at 6:45 p.m."
20061207 "DeConstructing Dualities, Amherst, MA" "DeConstructing Dualities December 7 & 8 at 8pm Location: Bowker Auditorium, UMass, Amherst, MA DeConstructing Dualities: DeCLASSifying Minds, Understanding VERSatility For ticket information please call Umass Fine Arts Center Box Office at 413.545.2511. Ticket prices are as follows: $15 general public; $8 seniors/low income patrons; $5 students with valid I.D. GROUP RATES ARE AVAILABLE! Bring 20 or more people, you get 15% discount off ticketed price."
20061207 "An Evening with Starhawk, Northampton" "An Evening with Starhawk Holding the Vision of Global Justice: Keeping our Spirit and Courage Alive Thursday, December 7, 7: 30 p.m. Helen Hills Chapel, Smith College, Northampton $12 general admission/$6 student or low-income How do we keep a strong vision of peace in these times of war? World leaders seem unable to look beyond retaliation, retribution and destruction. The international global justice movement claims that Another world is possible! But what does that world look like? What can we do to make that vision real? How do we sustain the courage and commitment to do the work we believe in? And how do we maintain hope in hard times? Starhawk, committed global justice activist and organizer, is the author or coauthor of ten books, including The Spiral Dance, The Fifth Sacred Thing, and the award-winning Webs of Power: Notes from the Global Uprising. Her latest is Earth Path: Grounding Your Spirit in the Rhythms of Nature. She is a veteran of progressive movements, from anti-war to anti-nukes, is a highly influential voice in the revival of earth-based spirituality & Goddess religion, and has brought many innovative techniques of spirituality & magic to her political work. Sponsored by: The Mens Resource Center for Change, Everywomans Center, Spirals, Smith College Religious Life, Five Rivers Council & Valley Reclaiming. Proceeds from this event will benefit local peace and justice organizations. For more information: jazzli@crocker.com or sara@armadilloaudiogroup.com"
20061206 "Your Money Or Your Life, Hammond, IN." "Your Money Or Your Life Monthly Meeting Transforming Your Relationship With Money 2nd Wednesday of the month -- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm -- Unity Church of Christ, 740 River Drive, Hammond, IN. On the far south side... Mike Lenich continues to coordinate a ""Your Money Or Your Life"" group the 2nd Wednesday of the month, 7-9:00pm, at the Unity Church of Christ in Hammond, Indiana (just south of Interstate 80 at the Calumet Ave Exit, about two miles east of the Illinois/Indiana border). Meeting theme is ""Implementing the Nine Steps."" ""Your Money Or Your Life"" is about learning the principles of saving, getting out of debt, and how to live more consciously so money doesn't just disappear. Our group uses the audio series to listen to best selling author Joe Dominguez as he explains how to figure out your attitude toward money, what role money plays in your life and how to manage it so you can spend your time and resources doing what you really want to do. Contact Information: Mike Lenich, 708-339-4132 - e-mail: VSChicago@juno.com - Reverend Geraldine Colvin, 219-931-5284 Web Site: Your Money Or Your Life"
20061206 "Unheard Voices, Holyoke, MA" "Unheard Voices Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Berchmans Hall, Veritas Auditorium, Elms College Holyoke, MA Elms College Theatre for Social Justice Unheard Voices is the first in a series of theatrical pieces highlighting the issue of immigration as it affects our local communities. Chris Lockwood Media Relations Coordinator Elms College 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013 lockwoodc@elms.edu Office: 413-265-2219 Cell: 413-218-1525 Elms College Educating Reflective, Principled and Creative Learners"
20061206 "HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES: America and Middle East, Brattleboro, VT" "THE 2006 HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES Wednesday, December 6, 2006 7:00 PM, Brooks Memorial Library, Main Room Brattleboro, VT Mansour Farhang, former Iranian ambassador to the United Nations America and the Middle East will speak on Middle Eastern politics. Many Middle Eastern governments and people view U.S. actions, policies, and priorities in the region as being very different from Washington's stated intentions and purposes. What are the causes and consequences of this incongruity? How have the wars in Iraq and Lebanon affected American power in the Middle East? MANSOUR FARHANG was Irans ambassador to the United Nations from 1979-1980. He resigned when efforts to negotiate release of American hostages in Tehran failed. Since 1983 he has taught international relations and Middle Eastern politics at Bennington College. He has written for academic publications, popular periodicals, and newspapers. He serves on Human Rights Watch/Middle East and has appeared as commentator on television and radio. This lecture is part of the First Wednesdays Lecture Series sponsored by the Library and the Vermont Humanities Council. WINDHAM WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL P.O. BOX 1105 BRATTLEBORO, VT. 05302 info@windhamworldaffairs.org http://www.windhamworldaffairs.org"
20061205 "Defending the Human Rights of Israelis and Palestinians, Northampton, MA" "Defending the Human Rights of Israelis and Palestinians Tuesday, December 4, 2006 Time: 19:30 Location: NEILSON LIBRARY BROWSING ROOM Smith College, Northampton, MA ""Defending the Human Rights of Israelis and Palestinians: The Work of Rabbis for Human Rights"" A DIFFERENT VOICE OF JUDAISM IN ISRAEL Rabbis for Human Rights is an organization of over 100 Israeli rabbis which advocates for the human rights of both Jews and Palestinians. RHR's activities have included legal appeals, educational work, humanitarian aid, and demonstrations. While he is a strong Zionist deeply committed to Israel's security, Rabbi Ascherman has often opposed Israeli policies. He was arrested and tried last year for standing in front of bulldozers sent to demolish Palestinian homes. Come hear about RHR's work to maintain and act on Jewish ethical values in very challenging situations."
20061204 "Valley Student College Action Network, Amherst, MA" "Valley Student College Action Network December 4, 2006 Time: 18:30 Location: UU MEETINGHOUSE, 121 N. Pleasant St., AMHERST Valley Student College Action Network is a Pioneer Valley-wide student activist network, consisting of activists from colleges throughout the area. The goal of the group is multi-fold: to develop a communication network between different activist groups; build a Valley-wide student activist community; share and combine resources; and harness and assert student power. Please come and help build a vibrant, powerful and dynamic student activist community in the Pioneer Valley. CONTACT INFO: U-MASS RADICAL STUDENT UNION, rsu-info (at) stuaf.umass.edu"
20061203 "Winsted Vigil for Peace, CT" "Winsted Vigil for Peace First and third Sundays of the month. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM East End Park, Rt. 44 Winsted, CT Sponsor(s): Winsted Area PeaceAction Winsted Area PeaceAction holds twice monthly vigils for peace. They are held the first and third Sundays of every month. Contact: Ann Evans email here: http://www.afsc.org/calendar/account.php?action=question&event=3091&date=2006-12-03"
20061203 U.N. Peacebuilding: Sierra Leone "Third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (S/2006/922) Source: United Nations Security Council http://unjobs.org/archive/87688957919825151834998370229246949061199560 Date: 28 Nov 2006 I. Introduction 1. The present report is submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1620 (2005), by which the Council established the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL), and requested me to keep it regularly informed of the implementation of the mandate of the Office. The report covers major developments in Sierra Leone and the activities of UNIOSIL since my report of 29 August (S/2006/695). II. Major developments and governance issues 2. Sierra Leone continued to make progress in its peacebuilding efforts during the reporting period. Further gains were made in reforming the security sector and building the capacity of the national institutions responsible for conducting the 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections. Those advances notwithstanding, the Government continues to face profound capacity constraints, the pace of civil service reform remains slow and poverty and unemployment still represent pressing challenges. 3. On 12 October 2006, Vice-President Solomon Berewa addressed the Peacebuilding Commission of the United Nations during its meeting on Sierra Leone in New York. The Vice-President elaborated on the key priorities for peacebuilding in Sierra Leone, stressing that the problem of youth unemployment and marginalization remained the most immediate threat to the countrys fragile stability. He acknowledged the capacity constraints facing the country and highlighted the need to keep the reform of the judicial and security sectors on track. The Vice-President also informed the Commission that his Government was determined to promote good governance practices and to consolidate the nascent democracy in the country. To that end, the Government continued its efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in state institutions and to ensure the efficient use of public resources. 4. The Peacebuilding Commission endorsed the priorities identified by the Government of Sierra Leone and took note of the national strategies and frameworks already developed by the Government and its partners, in particular the poverty reduction strategy and the peace consolidation strategy. In that regard, the Peacebuilding Commission called on the international community to maintain its engagement in Sierra Leone, including by providing the necessary assistance. The Commission also declared Sierra Leone eligible to benefit from the Peacebuilding Fund, which had been launched on 11 October 2006. 5. On 24 October, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone issued a statement announcing the establishment of a Constitutional Review Commission with a mandate to bring the Constitution adopted in 1991 into conformity with the new political, social and economic realities in the country. The statement also confirmed that proposed constitutional amendments would be included on the ballot during the 2007 elections. In that regard, it is important for the Government and the National Electoral Commission to clarify, without delay, the implications of the proposed constitutional referendum, including the cost of its conduct, so that those issues could be addressed in a timely manner. 6. All political parties, including the ruling Sierra Leone Peoples Party, the All Peoples Congress and the Peoples Movement for Democratic Change, are intensifying their election-related activities well in advance of the 2007 elections. In that regard, as was indicated in my report of 29 August to the Council (S/2006/695), the general culture of political intolerance emerging in the country is a cause for great concern. The perception among opposition parties that the ruling party may be using its incumbency by leveraging public resources to its advantage while denying the opposition a level playing field remains and may lead to heightened tensions if not addressed at this early stage. 7. The socio-economic marginalization of a large segment of society, in particular young people, renders them susceptible to manipulation by political leaders during the electoral process. The political atmosphere is polarized and the three main political parties have displayed a winner takes all attitude. As yet, none of the parties has articulated a clear political platform. 8. The participation of paramount chiefs in partisan politics has become the focus of national debate, with the citizenry generally supporting the role of the traditional leaders. However, there have been reports indicating that opposition party representatives have been prevented from conducting electoral activities in some chiefdoms. While it is obvious that electoral campaigning should be conducted by all in an orderly manner and with respect for the law, there are concerns that the existing legislation prohibiting meetings without prior approval from the relevant paramount chiefs and the police may be abused during the pre-electoral period. 9. Following the controversial election of the paramount chief in the Biriwa Chiefdom, which was conducted without the involvement of the National Electoral Commission, members of the Limba ethnic group filed a petition with the Supreme Court to challenge the legality of the election. On 10 November, the Supreme Court ruled against the petition on the grounds that the election of a paramount chief was not a public election and, therefore, did not require the involvement of the National Electoral Commission. 10. In spite of continued logistical constraints, Parliament continued to improve its oversight functions. During the reporting period, ministers and heads of government agencies were invited to Parliament to provide information on the implementation of their respective mandates. There remains, however, a need for sustained capacitybuilding of Parliament to strengthen its various oversight committees, which would bring to the fore its role in promoting accountability and transparency in the public service. 11. Three new bills have been prepared to address practices affecting womens rights, including the Devolution of Estates Act 2006, the Registration of Customary Marriage and Divorce Act 2006 and the Domestic Violence Act 2006. The enactment of these bills by Parliament will require concerted advocacy, as they seek to legislate issues that touch on a number of deeply entrenched traditional and cultural practices. 12. The Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded investigations into several high-profile cases, involving senior civil servants and parliamentarians and has forwarded them to the Attorney General for prosecution. Prompt action on the cases would attest to the Governments political will to deal with corruption in a resolute way. This would also help dispel the perception that the anti-corruption drive, which was encouraging some time ago, may have stalled. 13. The national anti-corruption strategy was discussed at a conference of the main stakeholders in Freetown on 16 November. The conference decided to establish a review mechanism to remedy identified flaws. Upon completion of the review, the strategy would be consistent with the priorities and actions contained in the Improved Governance and Accountability Pact, agreed by the Government in July 2006, with the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the World Bank and the European Commission. Security situation 14. During the reporting period, the security situation in Sierra Leone remained stable, but still fragile. The most serious threats to the tenuous stability in the country continued to be related to the high level of youth unemployment, the poor social and economic conditions of the people, and the general public perception of the Governments mismanagement of public resources. 15. The national security sector is generally functioning well. The capacity of the Sierra Leone Police to maintain law and order and discharge its security responsibilities continues to develop. On 30 and 31 August, UNIOSIL and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a national conference on the role of the Sierra Leone Police in the 2007 elections. Participants expressed confidence that the Sierra Leone Police is a credible institution capable of maintaining law and order during the electoral process. 16. In recent months, incidents of student demonstrations and industrial actions by junior and middle-level employees in schools have increased. In many cases, the riotous and sometimes destructive behaviour of the students has spilled into the streets, straining the limited resources of the Sierra Leone Police. Many of these incidents are related to the deplorable conditions in the schools and colleges across the country, as well as the poor conditions of service of teachers. The situation has been further exacerbated by the activities of the three major political parties on college campuses. 17. From 6 to 10 November, the countrys Cabinet participated in the third regular national security exercise, the purpose of which was to test the capability of Sierra Leones security agencies to effectively manage security emergencies that could be externally or internally generated. The exercise was supported by the United Kingdom-led International Military Advisory and Training Team, UNIOSIL and other international partners. In addition, from 11 October to 5 November, the United Kingdom and the partners from Sierra Leones Armed Forces conducted major military amphibious exercises in Sierra Leone, involving some 3,000 military personnel. The objective of the exercises was to enhance the capacity of Sierra Leones security sector. 18. In the meantime, Sierra Leone and Guinea have taken further steps to resolve their ongoing border dispute. The ministers of the interior of both countries met on 18 and 19 September in Freetown and decided to request the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to provide boundary demarcation experts to work with the technical committees of both countries. I would like to reiterate my appeal to President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah and President Lansana Cont to expedite the peaceful resolution of this matter. 19. The Sierra Leones security agencies, the United Nations Mission in Liberia and Liberian security agencies continued to conduct concurrent patrols in the areas along the border between Sierra Leone and Liberia. UNIOSIL played a facilitating role. At the same time, the Office continued to discuss modalities of joint border patrols between the Guinean and Sierra Leones security agencies. Full report (pdf* format - 72 KB)"
20061203 U.N. Peacebuilding: Sierra Leone "Third report of the Secretary-General on the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (S/2006/922) Source: United Nations Security Council http://unjobs.org/archive/87688957919825151834998370229246949061199560 Date: 28 Nov 2006 I. Introduction 1. The present report is submitted pursuant to Security Council resolution 1620 (2005), by which the Council established the United Nations Integrated Office in Sierra Leone (UNIOSIL), and requested me to keep it regularly informed of the implementation of the mandate of the Office. The report covers major developments in Sierra Leone and the activities of UNIOSIL since my report of 29 August (S/2006/695). II. Major developments and governance issues 2. Sierra Leone continued to make progress in its peacebuilding efforts during the reporting period. Further gains were made in reforming the security sector and building the capacity of the national institutions responsible for conducting the 2007 presidential and parliamentary elections. Those advances notwithstanding, the Government continues to face profound capacity constraints, the pace of civil service reform remains slow and poverty and unemployment still represent pressing challenges. 3. On 12 October 2006, Vice-President Solomon Berewa addressed the Peacebuilding Commission of the United Nations during its meeting on Sierra Leone in New York. The Vice-President elaborated on the key priorities for peacebuilding in Sierra Leone, stressing that the problem of youth unemployment and marginalization remained the most immediate threat to the countrys fragile stability. He acknowledged the capacity constraints facing the country and highlighted the need to keep the reform of the judicial and security sectors on track. The Vice-President also informed the Commission that his Government was determined to promote good governance practices and to consolidate the nascent democracy in the country. To that end, the Government continued its efforts to enhance transparency and accountability in state institutions and to ensure the efficient use of public resources. 4. The Peacebuilding Commission endorsed the priorities identified by the Government of Sierra Leone and took note of the national strategies and frameworks already developed by the Government and its partners, in particular the poverty reduction strategy and the peace consolidation strategy. In that regard, the Peacebuilding Commission called on the international community to maintain its engagement in Sierra Leone, including by providing the necessary assistance. The Commission also declared Sierra Leone eligible to benefit from the Peacebuilding Fund, which had been launched on 11 October 2006. 5. On 24 October, the Office of the President of Sierra Leone issued a statement announcing the establishment of a Constitutional Review Commission with a mandate to bring the Constitution adopted in 1991 into conformity with the new political, social and economic realities in the country. The statement also confirmed that proposed constitutional amendments would be included on the ballot during the 2007 elections. In that regard, it is important for the Government and the National Electoral Commission to clarify, without delay, the implications of the proposed constitutional referendum, including the cost of its conduct, so that those issues could be addressed in a timely manner. 6. All political parties, including the ruling Sierra Leone Peoples Party, the All Peoples Congress and the Peoples Movement for Democratic Change, are intensifying their election-related activities well in advance of the 2007 elections. In that regard, as was indicated in my report of 29 August to the Council (S/2006/695), the general culture of political intolerance emerging in the country is a cause for great concern. The perception among opposition parties that the ruling party may be using its incumbency by leveraging public resources to its advantage while denying the opposition a level playing field remains and may lead to heightened tensions if not addressed at this early stage. 7. The socio-economic marginalization of a large segment of society, in particular young people, renders them susceptible to manipulation by political leaders during the electoral process. The political atmosphere is polarized and the three main political parties have displayed a winner takes all attitude. As yet, none of the parties has articulated a clear political platform. 8. The participation of paramount chiefs in partisan politics has become the focus of national debate, with the citizenry generally supporting the role of the traditional leaders. However, there have been reports indicating that opposition party representatives have been prevented from conducting electoral activities in some chiefdoms. While it is obvious that electoral campaigning should be conducted by all in an orderly manner and with respect for the law, there are concerns that the existing legislation prohibiting meetings without prior approval from the relevant paramount chiefs and the police may be abused during the pre-electoral period. 9. Following the controversial election of the paramount chief in the Biriwa Chiefdom, which was conducted without the involvement of the National Electoral Commission, members of the Limba ethnic group filed a petition with the Supreme Court to challenge the legality of the election. On 10 November, the Supreme Court ruled against the petition on the grounds that the election of a paramount chief was not a public election and, therefore, did not require the involvement of the National Electoral Commission. 10. In spite of continued logistical constraints, Parliament continued to improve its oversight functions. During the reporting period, ministers and heads of government agencies were invited to Parliament to provide information on the implementation of their respective mandates. There remains, however, a need for sustained capacitybuilding of Parliament to strengthen its various oversight committees, which would bring to the fore its role in promoting accountability and transparency in the public service. 11. Three new bills have been prepared to address practices affecting womens rights, including the Devolution of Estates Act 2006, the Registration of Customary Marriage and Divorce Act 2006 and the Domestic Violence Act 2006. The enactment of these bills by Parliament will require concerted advocacy, as they seek to legislate issues that touch on a number of deeply entrenched traditional and cultural practices. 12. The Anti-Corruption Commission has concluded investigations into several high-profile cases, involving senior civil servants and parliamentarians and has forwarded them to the Attorney General for prosecution. Prompt action on the cases would attest to the Governments political will to deal with corruption in a resolute way. This would also help dispel the perception that the anti-corruption drive, which was encouraging some time ago, may have stalled. 13. The national anti-corruption strategy was discussed at a conference of the main stakeholders in Freetown on 16 November. The conference decided to establish a review mechanism to remedy identified flaws. Upon completion of the review, the strategy would be consistent with the priorities and actions contained in the Improved Governance and Accountability Pact, agreed by the Government in July 2006, with the Department for International Development of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, the World Bank and the European Commission. Security situation 14. During the reporting period, the security situation in Sierra Leone remained stable, but still fragile. The most serious threats to the tenuous stability in the country continued to be related to the high level of youth unemployment, the poor social and economic conditions of the people, and the general public perception of the Governments mismanagement of public resources. 15. The national security sector is generally functioning well. The capacity of the Sierra Leone Police to maintain law and order and discharge its security responsibilities continues to develop. On 30 and 31 August, UNIOSIL and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) organized a national conference on the role of the Sierra Leone Police in the 2007 elections. Participants expressed confidence that the Sierra Leone Police is a credible institution capable of maintaining law and order during the electoral process. 16. In recent months, incidents of student demonstrations and industrial actions by junior and middle-level employees in schools have increased. In many cases, the riotous and sometimes destructive behaviour of the students has spilled into the streets, straining the limited resources of the Sierra Leone Police. Many of these incidents are related to the deplorable conditions in the schools and colleges across the country, as well as the poor conditions of service of teachers. The situation has been further exacerbated by the activities of the three major political parties on college campuses. 17. From 6 to 10 November, the countrys Cabinet participated in the third regular national security exercise, the purpose of which was to test the capability of Sierra Leones security agencies to effectively manage security emergencies that could be externally or internally generated. The exercise was supported by the United Kingdom-led International Military Advisory and Training Team, UNIOSIL and other international partners. In addition, from 11 October to 5 November, the United Kingdom and the partners from Sierra Leones Armed Forces conducted major military amphibious exercises in Sierra Leone, involving some 3,000 military personnel. The objective of the exercises was to enhance the capacity of Sierra Leones security sector. 18. In the meantime, Sierra Leone and Guinea have taken further steps to resolve their ongoing border dispute. The ministers of the interior of both countries met on 18 and 19 September in Freetown and decided to request the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to provide boundary demarcation experts to work with the technical committees of both countries. I would like to reiterate my appeal to President Ahmad Tejan Kabbah and President Lansana Cont to expedite the peaceful resolution of this matter. 19. The Sierra Leones security agencies, the United Nations Mission in Liberia and Liberian security agencies continued to conduct concurrent patrols in the areas along the border between Sierra Leone and Liberia. UNIOSIL played a facilitating role. At the same time, the Office continued to discuss modalities of joint border patrols between the Guinean and Sierra Leones security agencies. Full report (pdf* format - 72 KB)"
20061203 "GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE VARIETY SHOW SPECTACULAR, NYC" "THE GRANNY PEACE BRIGADE VARIETY SHOW SPECTACULAR Sunday, December 3, 2006 1pm Location: The Church of St. Luke in the Fields 487 Hudson Street (at Greenwich) New York, NY A GRANNY CHORUS LINE SONG AND DANCE TO RIVAL THE ROCKETTES. THE ""NEW YORK GRANNY CHICKS"" SINGING NEW ORIGINAL SONGS BY JOAN WILE -- HELEN MILES, ROSEMARIE JUN, JOAN WILE. CAROL (""BARBARA BUSH"") HUSTEN AND HER STAND-UP COMEDY. FAMED BROADWAY ACTRESS VINIE BURROWS' DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE. THE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW 10-MINUTE ONE-ACT PLAYLET, ""MOLLY GETS A LIFE."""
20061202 "Voices for the Voiceless, Amherst, MA" "Voices for the Voiceless Saturday, December 2, 2006 Time: 18:30 Location: Keefe Campus Center Front Room, Amherst College, Amherst, MA WMD: Weapons of Mass Discussions, 9th Annual Diaspora Poetry Concert Voices for the Voiceless is a free poetry and spoken word festival sponsored by La Causa and the Chicano Student Caucus. Come for a historic night of great poetry, music and performances with free food. This year the event will honor Lorna Dee Cervantes, Roberto Marquez, and Victor Hernandez Cruz with the Louis Reyes Rivera lifetime achievement award. For more info contact lacausa@amherst.edu and Melissa Ulloa at mtulloa@amherst.edu."
20061202 "US LABOR AGAINST WAR, Cleveland, OH" "USLAW National Labor Conference & Rally Against the Iraq War PROGRAM, SCHEDULE, FEATURED SPEAKERS, REGISTRATION INFO & Rally - Saturday, December 2nd, 2:45 p.m., Federal Plaza Public Program - Saturday, December 2nd, 7:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Grand Ballroom 1st Conference Plenary - Saturday, December 2nd, 4:00 p.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel 2nd Conference Plenary - Sunday, December 3rd, 9:00 a.m., Crowne Plaza Hotel Workshops - Sunday, December 3rd, 10:45 p.m. Luncheon Program - Sunday, December 3rd, 1:00 p.m. Featured Speakers During the Weekend's Events Cindy Sheehan, Gold Star Mother and Peace Activist U.S. Congressional Representative Dennis Kucinich Iraqi Union Leaders from Baghdad & Basra John Ryan, Exec. Secy., N. Shore Federation of Labor William A. Burga, President, Ohio AFL-CIO Clayola Brown, President, A. Philip Randolph Institute; Vice President, UNITE HERE Baldemar Velasquez, President, Farm Labor Organizing Committee John Wilhelm, Pres., Hospitality Div., UNITE HERE Phyllis Bennis, Fellow, Institute for Policy Studies Robert Barner, Iraq Veterans Against the War Fred Mason, USLAW Co-Convenor, President, MD & DC AFL-CIO Nancy Wohlforth, USLAW Co-Convenor, Secretary-Treasurer, OPEIU and Co-President, Pride at Work Entertainment: Anne Feeney, popular folk singer and labor troubadour"
20061202 "U.S. Labor Against The War Demo, Cleveland" "U.S. Labor Against The War's ""national"" anti-war demonstration in Cleveland, Ohio on Dec. 2."
20061202 "Peace Vigil/Protest of the War in Iraq, Brookline, MA" "Peace Vigil/Protest of the War in Iraq Saturday, December 2, 2006 4:00 PM Location: United Parish of Brookline 210 Harvard Avenue, Brookline, MA 4:00 PM Gather at United Parish Refreshments and a limited supply of poster making materials will be available. At 5:00 PM there will be an ecumenical peace prayer vigil followed at 5:30 PM by a Silent March, Meditation and Witness through Coolidge Corner. All are welcome. Contact: Jennifer Joy Wilson uppeacevigil@gmail.com 617-738-8742 (Rev. Suzanne Bossert) Sponsored By: United Parish of Brookline"
20061202 "Peace Vigil, Needham, MA" "Peace Vigil, Needham, MA Every Saturday 4-4:45PM Vigil for Peace at the Needham Common, sponsored by the Interfaith Laity Group. Weekly Vigil in Quincy Center 11:00 to 12:30 on Saturday rain or shine. This peace and justice events listing is prepared by the Peace and Economic Justice Program of the American Friends Service Committee. To join this e-mail list write: JGerson@afsc.org. For more information on the vigil, email patriciatholl@hotmail.com."
20061202 "Kairos Awards Dinner, Hempstead, NY" "Kairos Awards Dinner Saturday, December 2nd 2006, 6 p.m. Hempstead, NY USA The Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives Invites You to Join Us at Our 18th Annual KAIROS AWARDS DINNER The Kairos Awards honor those individuals who have made significant contributions towards bringing about a more just and peaceful world. 2006 Honorees: MALACHY MCCOURT, Author, Actor, Activist--In recognition of his many and varied contributions to progressive causes through both art and politics. GARY AND AGNES KELLY, Pax Christi Long Island; Public Policy Education Network, Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal; and School of the Americas Watch--In recognition of their commitment to using the foundation of their faith as a catalyst for creating a more just and peaceful world. BERT NAPEAR, Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock and The Interfaith Alliance of Long Island-- In recognition of his lifelong commitment to peace and justice and to fostering understanding among people of different faiths, religions, and genders. Buffet Dinner $60 per person ($65 at the door). Reservations required by Friday, November 24. Location: Hofstra University, Student Center, Plaza Rooms A, B, & C, North Campus (West of Nassau Coliseum) Hempstead Turnpike Hempstead NY 11549 Contact: Megan O'Handley lipeace@broadviewnet.net 516-741-4360 http://longislandpeace.org"
20061202 "Food for Thought Books Anniv Party, Amherst, MA" "Food For Thought Books Collective 30th Anniversary Party Saturday, December 2, 2006 Time: 7:00 pm Location: North Pleasant Street, Amherst, MA Food For Thought Books Collective 30th Anniversary Party and You're invited! Its not every day that an independent bookstore turns 30 years old, let alone a workers collective. Please come celebrate this special anniversary with us. Bring what youd like to drink & a dish to share. Well bring the wine cookies. Hope to see you there! Gratefully, The Food for Thought Books Collective"
20061201 "Protest Negroponte, Boston, MA" "Protest Negroponte, Boston, MA Friday, December 1, 2006 6pm JFK School of Government in Harvard Square, Boston, MA Negroponte will be at the JFK School of Government in Harvard Square For more info on the truly disgusting career of Negroponte see Wikipedia We will be picketing the War Criminal of the Week: John D. Negroponte. For the flyer and more information, see http://www.massglobalaction.org/projects/flyer-2006-12-01-jdn.pdf. More from the web at: http://www.counterpunch.org/hassan06042004.html ""
20061201 "ENDORSE Rosa Parks Human Rights Day, Roxbury, MA" "Make December 1 Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Friday, Dec. 1 1:00pm - Rally/March Dudley Square, Roxbury Downloadable Flyers Posters & Stickers Logistics (march route, etc.) Dec.1, 2005 Rosa Parks Day December 1, is the 51st anniversary of the arrest of the honorable Mother Rosa Parks who stood up for all of us when she sat down and refused to give her bus seat to a white male in the segregated Jim Crow south of Montgomery, Alabama. This action resulted in the Montgomery bus boycott which ignited the civil rights movement. The Boston Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee, a coalition of labor, elected officials, religious leaders, youth, community and cultural groups are calling on the mayor of Boston once again to honor December 1st as Rosa Parks Human Rights Day, and declare it a legal holiday for students and all city workers. Last December 1, 2005, 2,000 people made Rosa Parks Human Rights Day a reality by embracing the legacy of Rosa Parks and taking the day off from work or school, refusing to shop and marched through the streets of Boston. As a woman of color, Rosa Parks serves as a bridge for many of the different struggles and movements that address issues that harm our lives and those of our communities. Katrina and the status of undocumented immigrant workers are glaring examples of the stress and disruptions in the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The violence and murders in our neighborhoods, where innocent children in their household get glazed by bullets is a mark on all of our souls. The ongoing war in Iraq is increasing the death toll and costing $2 billion dollars a week that is taken from social programs that could improve our communities. Instead of building housing affordable to the incomes of working people, Boston is building a bio lab that threatens the safety of our lives and neighborhoods. By her actions of resistance and civil disobedience, Rosa Parks has become a universal champion of human rights and human dignity worldwide. Join with us on Friday, December 1, 2006 to make this date Rosa Parks (Human Rights) Day, a legal Boston Holiday! End Poverty, Racism, Sexism, Violence & War! Stop spending money on war and use it for social programs at home - bring the troops home NOW! Union jobs at union wages Decent & affordable housing Full & complete health coverage Fully funded equal & quality education for our children Stop racial profiling & police brutality Healthy and safe environment to live To be treated like human beings and live with dignity Full rights for ALL immigrants - NO immigrant is illegal Full funding for AIDS research, education and treatment Full reproductive rights for women End LGBT oppression Stop racial profiling & police brutality endorsers (partial list): Chuck Turner, Boston City Council*; Tony Van Der Meer, Prof. UMASS Boston*; USW L. 8751, Boston School Bus Drivers; The Most Rev. Filipe Teixeira, OFSJC, Diocese of St. Francis of Assisi, CCA*; Black Workers League; Black Workers For Justice; Boston Teachers Union; International Action Center; Womens Fightback Network; Encuentro Diaspora Afro; University of Massachusetts Boston Faculty Staff Union Executive Committee; Africana Studies Department at the UMass Boston; Committee to Defend the Somerville 5; Rev.William Dickerson, Greater Love Tabernacle Church*; Multi-Aids Coalition (MAC); New England Human Rights Organization for Haiti; Men of Color Against AIDS (MOCAA); Troops Out Now Coalition; QueerToday.com; Chelsea Uniting Against the War/Chelsea Uniendose en Contra de la Guerra; Massachusetts Association of Minority Law Enforcement Officers, Inc.; New Democracy Coalition; Boston May Day Coalition; Stop the Wars Coalition; Workers World Party for more information: Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee 617-524-3507 http://www.brphrd.com rosaparksday@brphrd.com"
20061201 "FRIDAY FAST AND PROTEST FOR PRISONERS, Boston, MA" "JOIN AN EVERY FRIDAY FAST AND/OR PROTEST FOR PRISONERS Every Friday, same time same place until further notice. JFK Building, Governor's Center, Boston, MA In solidarity with illegally detained , often tortured prisoners at Guantanamo and other post 9/11 gulags around the world, the fast began a year ago when Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Sldolpho Esquivel (Argentina) along with others around the world chose this metod to seek the release of unjustly detained and tortured brothers and sisters. Here in Boston local activists, Susan McLucas have joined the fast and will protest each Friday. This action, which is rooted in nonviolence, includes speakers, music, hand-outs and petitions to create pressure to shut down the gulags and to try those responsible for illegal, brutal treatment of thousands of detainees, most of them Arab and Muslim men. Susan and Phoebe wear traditional prison garb - orange jump suits. There are four more suits people could wear; please join us - suits or not. Send email to susanmcl@stopexcision.net for additional information. Other Contact Information: Phoebe: 617-424-1661."
20061201 "American Blackout, Northampton, MA" "American Blackout Time: 7:00 pm Location: The Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street in Northampton, MA. ""American Blackout"" examines the systematic disenfranchisement of black voters in U.S. elections. Beginning with the outrageous case of the 2000 elections in Florida, it follow Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-GA) as she investigates, and is attacked for her activity on this issue and her opposition to the Iraq war. The event is free. The venue is accessible. Discussion will follow. For more information, call the contact listed above or visit our web site at http://northamptoncommittee.org"
20061130 "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING, Greenfield, MA" "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING Thursday, November 30, 2006 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Room 121, Greenfield Community College Downtown Office, 270 Main St, Greenfield, MA. Join our neighbors working to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. Broad public involvement is essential. How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? Find out at http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354). CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Citizens Awareness Network (CAN), 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org."
20061130 "MASSCOSH'S 30th ANNIVERSARY, Revere, MA" "MASSCOSH'S 30th ANNIVERSARY 6pm1am, Club Lido, 1290 North Shore Road, Revere, MA. $40 min. donation requested. 30 years of hard work, one night of incredible fun! Don't miss the birthday party of the year, celebrating 3 decades of fighting for safe, healthy working conditions. Info: Khadijah Britton, 617-825-7233 x14, mailto:khadijah.britton@masscosh.org."
20061130 "Vigil Against the War, Newton, MA" "Every Thursday Vigil Against the War, Newton, MA 4-5 pm Newton Dialogues meets every Thursday afternoon for a vigil against the war. It is in Newton Center at the corner of Center and Beacon Streets, Newton, MA."
20061129 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "THE PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART meets 7-9pm, Wednesday November 29 (and on the last Wednesdays of each month.) Meet at Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Fighting the Wal-Mart in Hadley and maybe in Greenfield, working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members fighting Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com. Check out http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20061129 "free film Arms Library Shelburne Falls Reel World Sir, No Sir!" Powerful recently released documentary that provides an eye opening chronicle of massive resistance to the Vietnam War - from within the US military. Many parallels with Iraq war. contact 624 - 8858
20061129 "Five Rivers Council -- Planning Mtg., TBA" Green Fields Market
20061128 "Phyllis Bennis, NYC" "United for Peace and Justice/NYC Alert: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6:30 8:00 p.m. Forum with Phyllis Bennis, Melissa Van and Laura Flanders Community Church, E. 35th St. Between Park and Madison Join UFPJ/NYC in a conversation with Phyllis Bennis of Institute for Policy Studies and Melissa Van of Peace Action NYS with Laura Flanders of Air America as moderator. Phyllis will provide some analysis on what the elections mean for the anti-war movement, what are the new opportunities, and how the worsening situation in Iraq continues to lend urgency to organizing efforts. Melissa will focus on the congressional work, giving an overview of the climate in New York State and talking about organizing for the lobby day on January 29 in Washington DC. For more information on these events, see www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc Bookmark www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc for UFPJ/NYC Events and Actions Link to the calendar. Post your events."
20061128 "New Haven Peace Council, CT" "New Haven Peace Council 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month 6:00 PM 37 Howe St. New Haven, CT Contact: Henry Lowendorf The Peace Council meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00 at 37 Howe St., New Haven. All are welcome."
20061128 "NANOFUTURE: ACLU, Boston, MA" "Nanofuture: Privacy and Security Boston Museum of Science Date: Tuesday, November 28, 2006 Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Join us on Tuesday evening, November 28, 2006 to be in the audience to observe the videotaping of a Fred Friendly Seminar for PBS broadcast. John Hockenberry will moderate the Seminar, a Socratic dialogue exploring many of the same issues as those before the forum. Among the panel members are: Harvard Professor George M. Whitesides; Barry Steinhardt, Director, Technology and Liberty Program, ACLU; George Nacarra, Federal Director of Security at Logan Airport; Carie Lemack, cofounder of the Families of September 11; Anita Allen-Castillitto, the Henry R. Silverman Professor of Law at University of Pennsylvania Law School; and Alex Jones, Director of the Shorenstein Center on the Press, Politics, and Public Policy at Harvard Universitys Kennedy School of Government. (You may attend only the November 28 videotaping without attending the other forums.) We will reconvene our forum in early January to formalize our conclusions and recommendations. We will prepare a white paper, Nanofuture: Privacy and Security Results from A Deliberative Forum, for review by the policy-makers who will be defining our future. To register, please use the following link or paste it into your browsers address box: http://survey.mos.org/public_survey/UltimateSurvey/Surveys/TakeSurvey.aspx?s=6F50F836BCB64313A190297D8B380442 Please enter ACLU in the Where did you hear about this program?"
20061128 "Peace Vigils, Boston, MA" "2 vigils Every Tuesday Peace Vigil 11:30 am until noon Boston, the corner of North Street and Fearing Road Sponsored by the South Shore Peace Forum And United for Justice and Peace 5:30- 6:30pm Boston, MA Copley Square Vigil"
20061127 Phyllis Bennis "United for Peace and Justice/NYC Alert: Tuesday, Nov. 28, 6:30 8:00 p.m. Forum with Phyllis Bennis, Melissa Van and Laura Flanders Community Church, E. 35th St. Between Park and Madison Join UFPJ/NYC in a conversation with Phyllis Bennis of Institute for Policy Studies and Melissa Van of Peace Action NYS with Laura Flanders of Air America as moderator. Phyllis will provide some analysis on what the elections mean for the anti-war movement, what are the new opportunities, and how the worsening situation in Iraq continues to lend urgency to organizing efforts. Melissa will focus on the congressional work, giving an overview of the climate in New York State and talking about organizing for the lobby day on January 29 in Washington DC. For more information on these events, see www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc Bookmark www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc for UFPJ/NYC Events and Actions Link to the calendar. Post your events."
20061127 Are NYC Schools for Education or Recruitment? NYC "United for Peace and Justice/NYC Alert: Are NYC Schools for Education or Military Recruitment? Are our Youth Students or Soldiers? Join our continuing struggle to restrict military recruiters in the schools at the next Panel for Educational Policy (PEP) meeting Monday, November 27th 6-8 pm Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers St. At this meeting we intend to make it known that members of our communities desire to improve and create policy regarding military recruitment in our schools. Sponsored by UFPJ/NYC, NY Collective of Radical Educators (NYCORE) and Ya-Ya (Youth Activist-Youth Allies) Network There is a Mandate for Peace! - Whats Next for the Anti-War Movement?"
20061127 "HEARING ON FREE SPEECH, 11-2, NYC" "Defend our Right to Protest! United for Peace and Justice/NYC Alert: Rally at NYPD Public Hearing Monday, Nov. 27, 11:00 a.m. 2:00 p.m. NYPD Headquarters, One Police Plaza In August, 2006, the New York Police Department proposed new regulations that would have seriously limited how people could assemble without a permit. New Yorkers and City Council members responded loudly and the NYPD quietly cancelled the public hearing and withdrew the proposal. Commissioner Ray Kelly has again proposed undue and constitutionally questionable limits on political speech in New York City. This proposal would prohibit public gatherings of as few as ten people, who do not first apply for and obtain a permit from the police. In an obvious attempt to minimize public input the hearing is being held on the Monday after Thanksgiving in the middle of the workday. We urge you to attend this important hearing if you are able - the NYPD needs to see again that we will strongly defend our right to protest! You may wish to call your City Councilperson or the NYPD Commissioner to express an opinion on these proposed rules. (Find your councilmember at http://www.nyccouncil.info/constituent/index.cfm.) Peter Valone of Queens is the chair of the Public Safety Committee which oversees matters related to the police. This rally is sponsored by Assemble for Rights NYC There is a Mandate for Peace! - Whats Next for the Anti-War Movement? For more information on these events, see www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc Bookmark www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc for UFPJ/NYC Events and Actions Link to the calendar. Post your events. www.unitedforpeace.org/nyc | 212-868-5545 | Click to subscribe."
20061126 "Haiti School Benefit - Florence, MA" "WHEN : Sunday November 26th the Do-Gooders Club Open Mic Benefit concert WHERE : Evolution Cafe 22 Chestnut St Florence MA. TIME : 530-630 PM Delicious Vegan food and deserts 630-900 PM Open Mic Performances - music, dance, poetry, theatre & more. DONATIONS: $5 - $5000 WHO WILL BENEFIT: Our benefit will be to support two amazing schools in Port-au-Prince Haiti. Although Haiti is the poorest country in the Americas the culture and spirit of Haiti is very bright. My family has spent much time in Haiti as one of my daughters is from Haiti. My daughters have always loved visiting Haiti. The directors of the two schools are friends: Didi Jiivaprema - a nun - singer- meditation and yoga teacher from the Canary Islands and Dada Karmavratananda - a monk-meditation & yoga teacher & musician from the Ivory Coast. Each of their schools has over 400 kids - from very poor families. The kids are blossoming in the creativity, and spirituality of these schools and that is making a tremendous difference in their lives and in Haiti. The schools nurture the kids creativity, curiosity, spirit of service and love for all living beings. Please come and share your artistic gifts in service to humanity - or just come and enjoy and donate! FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE SCHOOLS: Check out these links: Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/prakash.laufer/HaitiSunriseSchoolsInPortAuPrince http://www.amurt.net/haiti/edu http://www.volunteerhaiti.org/ Always Dancing in the Light, Prakash Laufer"
20061126 "Bethlehem Peace Vigil, CT" "Bethlehem Peace Vigil November 26, 2006 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Junction of routes 132 and 61 Bethlehem, CT Contact: Tim MacSweeney [http://www.afsc.org/calendar/account.php?action=question&event=1295&date=2006-11-26] The Bethlehem Peace Vigil takes place every Sunday from 12 to 1 pm at the south end of the Bethlehem (CT) Green, at the junction of routes 132 and 61. We invite all to show your support for peace and an end to war."
20061126 "AFSC, Boston, MA" "AFSC of Boston Sunday Peace Vigil Every Sunday at Noon (approx) to 1:30 at Cambridge Common, Mass Ave & Garden Street."
20061124 "Hope Out Loud Coffeehouse Peace Event, Hartford, CT" "Hope Out Loud Coffeehouse November 24, 2006 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM (Last Fridays) 555 Asylum Avenue, Hartford, CT Sponsors: AFSC, Connecticut Coalition for Peace and Justice Hope Out Loud Coffeehouse and Open Mike (Last Friday of every month) Art Space Gallery 555 Asylum Avenue, Hartford (diagonally across from Union Place bus and train station) Suggested donation $ 5 Everyone is welcome Good music, performance and spoken word good company. Free speech encouraged. Children bring your parents. Directions and more information call (860) 523-1534. Free parking in rear."
20061124 "Promote Peace, No War Toys HOLYOKE, MA" "Friday November 24 BLACK FRIDAY VISIBILITY 11am-1pm, Holyoke Crossing - along the main road to the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke. The day after Thanksgiving is Buy Nothing Day (http://adbusters.org/metas/eco/bnd) and is also called Black Friday because, despite Buy Nothing Day, its the day retail businesses supposedly go into the black. The Waronoke Peace Action group invites all like-minded groups and individuals to remind the throngs of holiday shoppers that a needless war and military occupation in Iraq again mar this season of peace on earth for another year: Promote Peace, No War Toys. Bring your own sign or share WPAs. Info: mailto:webmaster@WaronokePeace.org, www.WaronokePeace.org."
20061121 "Valleywide Spokescouncil, Amherst, MA" "The Valleywide Spokescouncil Tuesday, October 17, 2006 South Meeting Room Bangs Community Center 70 Boltwood Walk Amherst, MA 7 to 9 pm In these perilous times of failed government, a threatened environment, and widespread injustice, it is imperative that We the People band together to reinvent our communities. There are numerous independent organizations located in the Pioneer Valley. In our quest to link-up and connect these many organizations into one cohesive body of commitment, solidarity and action (at least sometimes!) we are now inviting up to three representatives of every single group of 20 or more people to belong to this new, exciting alliance. Operating with consensus decision making authority, our goal is to help create a critical mass of power around important issues of genuine concern to us all. The Valleywide Spokescouncil seeks to be a viable agent for significant change! The emphasis of this council will be less on research and more on discussion of planning for specific action-oriented outcomes. What are the major problems we wish to correct? What are the significant solutions we desire to create? How many people will it take to succeed? How do we cooperate with these other groups so we all get our goals for peace, justice and equality met? In brief, the Valleywide Spokescouncil seeks to mobilize hundreds of representatives and tens of thousands of people, all focused like one laser beam on specific goals of our choosing. We believe that consolidated action can and will result in significant success. Aren't you ready to win a few? At this point we are primarily discussing and organizing around increasing the number of representatives in the Spokescouncil, since we are committed to acting only with the consensus of the critical mass needed to assure success on a project, or set of projects. However, at the first three gatherings we couldn't resist brainstorming! Some examples of exciting possible actions we could take together are: creating sustainable local farming, creating affordable housing for all, creating universal health care, creating intentional communities, creating a regional bio-mass plant, creating a ""shared bank of hours"" based on equal trade and bartered services, stopping Wallmart, stopping the war, and stopping Vermont Yankee. Please join with us by sending a representative, or two, or three to our next meeting on Spokescouncils will be held monthly, on the third Tuesday when possible, in Amherst. The November council is November 21, same time and place. Let's work together on some of the many things we agree upon to help create what we truly need and want right now. We encourage you to visit us at our web site Http://www.valleywidespokescouncil.net. Please RSVP or ask questions of us here at timbabwe1@aol.com. Or phone Tim with questions at (413) 559-1656. We look forward to meeting you all and remain with respect and exciting anticipation, Sandra, Tim, Sanford and Lois"
20061119 "WAR TAX RESISTANCE MEETING, Monthly, Third Sundays." "Third Sunday of each month, 4-6pm, Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters (PVWTR) Location varies. To find out meeting location and directions please call PVWTR at 413 773-5188"
20061118 "Five Rivers Council -- Planning Mtg., TBA" "Five Rivers Council -- There will be a meeting Saturday, Nov. 18 (location TBA) to begin plans for a second gathering. If you're interested in being part of the creation of this event. . .save the date! We'll e-mail you soon about the Nov. 18 meeting location. Thanks for being on hand for our local great turning -- Jonathan von Ranson commonfarm@crocker.com"
20061118 "Awakening the Dreamer ... Symposium, Easthampton, MA" "Awakening the Dreamer -- Changing the Dream Symposium Saturday, November 18, 2006 1 - 5:30 p.m. Arcadia Sanctuary Easthampton, MA Awakening the Dreamer-- Changing the Dream Symposium, developed by The Pachamama Alliance, is an interactive presentation combining the wisdom of indigenous cultures with the knowledge of modern society. It reveals what we each can do to foster, stand for, and accelerate a broad global movement of change. This emerging discussion is born out of both necessity and possibility - necessity, as we discover just how dire is the condition of our planet's life systems, and possibility, as we come to realize the enormous potential role of a committed individual working in concert with others. Where on Earth are we going, and what can we do about it? are two questions that lie at the heart of the Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium. The Symposium allows participants to gain new insights into our opportunity to positively shape and impact the future of the planet with our everyday choices and actions. The seminar uses video clips of some of the worlds most respected scientists and thinkers, inspiring short films, leading edge information and dynamic group interactions, combing the ancient wisdom of indigenous cultures with the brilliant knowledge and technology of the modern industrial world. The purpose of the Symposium is to promote a human presence on the planet that is environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling, and socially just. The aim of the Symposium is not only to learn more about the world but to come to grips with the very assumptions that underlie the way we see Earth and our place on it. The focus is on what each of us can do both individually and cooperatively to move humanity onto a sustainable path. For more information and to register for this symposium, visit, www.pachamama.org. When and where is it? Saturday, November 18, 2006, 1-5:30 p.m. at Arcadia Sanctuary, 127 Combs Rd, Easthampton, MA Directions: For directions and map, visit www.massaudubon.org; click on Wildlife Sanctuaries and then click on Arcadia (click on printer-friendly directions for map) Tuition --$20 Facilitated by Susan Lantz and Mary Anne Cleary. Contact us for questions or to register: Mary Anne, macleary@aol.com (978-660-0259); Susan, susan@sblantz.com, (413-586-3544) Space is limited, so please register at www.pachamama.org or with one of us soon. Tell us how you found out!"
20061117 "VIGIL TO CLOSE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS, Ft. Benning, GA" "Vigil to Close the SOA/ WHINSEC November 17-19, 2006 Fort Benning, Georgia Together We'll Shut it Down! This November 17-19, thousands will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia for the Vigil to Close the School of the Americas! Following on the heels of our first vote in Congress in seven years, this year's Vigil is shaping up to be a powerful time for movement building and an effective tool in the campaign to close the SOA/ WHINSEC. 2006 Schedule of Events begins with November 17-19 Vigil to Close the SOA at Fort Benning, Georgia. NOVEMBER ORGANIZING PACKET: The November Organizing Packet is a great resource for you and your community as you spread the word about the SOA/ WHINSEC and as you make plans to attend the November 17-19 Vigil to Close the SOA at Fort Benning, Georgia. In it, you'll find information about what to expect at Ft. Benning, logistical information to assist your trip planning, media, legislative, fundraising and outreach tips and resources, and flyers you can reproduce and use in your community. Click here to view, download or order a hard copy of the packet. HOTELS: It's never to early to book your lodging for the weekend, as many hotels fill up months in advance. See a list of hotel and other accomodations in and around Columbus, Georgia. Contact Alyson Hayes at the Columbus Visitors Bureau with any questions at 1-800-999-1613. OUTREACH: Order palmcards like the one pictured at left and extra copies of the SOA Watch Newspaper for use in your community. Order Palmcards. SOA Watch newsletters are available for distribution as well. To order or find out more, contact us in the SOA Watch office at 202-234-3440 or email info(at)soaw.org. TRAVEL: See information on traveling to Columbus, whether by plane, car, bus, train or something more creative. PEACEMAKERS NEEDED: SOA Watch is looking for Peacemaker Volunteers to work at the vigil this year. Clickhere to read more about how you can participate, and to contact our Peacemaker coordinators. LOCAL GROUPS: Do you know others in your area that are working to close down the School of the Americas? Connect with others now before heading to Georgia. Click here for a listing of SOA Watch local groups. If your group is not listed, please add your contact information. Don't see a group for your area? Consider starting one! For more information, contact us at info@soaw.org or at 202-234-3440 or contact your regional representative for more information about those in your region working to close the SOA/ WHINSEC. ACCESSIBILITY & INTERPRETATION: Find out more about ASL and English/Spanish intrepretation services, large print and Braille programs and wheelchair accessibilty. http://www.soaw.org/new/article.php?id=1295"
20061117 "SWEET MISERY: A POISONED WORLD, Amherst, MA" "SWEET MISERY: A Poisoned World Presented by Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA 7:00 pm Friday, November 17th Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst, MA (fully accessible) At the corners of No. Whitney and Main Streets, 1/2 mi. east of downtown. This documentary presents the toxic short and long-term effects of aspartame that are often dismissed as a ""hoax"" by the sweetener industry; however this up-to-date documentary thoroughly unravels something infinitely more alarming than just a ""hoax."" Used in such brands as Equal and nutrasweet, not long ago aspartame was on a Pentagon list of biowarfare chemicals submitted to Congress. Yet this product remains on grocery shelves and continues to be highly touted in the media. Aspartame complaints are 80-85% of food complaints registered with the FDA. ""Diet"" products containing the chemical sweetener aspartame can have multiple neurotoxic, metabolic, allergenic, fetal and carcinogenic effects and is known to erode intelligence and affect short-term memory.. In 91, the NIHI listed 167 symptoms and reasons to avoid the using aspartame, but today it remains a multi-million dollar business. (90 min.) Wide Angle films is open to the public. These community films are the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. There is no admission fee. Donations are gratefully accepted. Sponsored by SAGE, American Friends Service Committee and Traprock Peace Center. For more information please call: 413-256-1760 WIDE-ANGLE FILMS -offering a wider view of the world- These videos about global and national issues seldom seen in the U.S. media. Discussions follow films. Amherst area residents who provide this forum encourage new members to join us."
20061116 "MICHAEL TRUE ON THE HISTORY OF NONVIOLENCE, GREENFIELD" "Traprock Peace Center presents Michael True of Worcester, presenting his collections of slides and stories illustrating the remarkable history of nonviolent campaigns for peace and justice. Thursday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 AM at Greenfield Community Television, 393 Main Street, third floor. This location is one block from the bus stop at the Greenfield Town Hall and wheelchair accessible, but the bathroom is not accessible. The Town Hall and the Greenfield Public Library across the street do have accessible bathrooms. Free paring is one block away in the lot across from the Salvation Army store, on Hope Street, behind the courthouse. Studio seating is limited. We will be filming. r.s.v.p. at 413 773-7427. Your donations help move the movement. Twenty percent of any donations at this event will help to support Greenfield Community Television. Can you volunteer to help with hospitality, tea, signing in or preparing coffee? Teamwork makes all the difference in a Neighbors' Network to End War. 413- 773-7427"
20061116 "MICHAEL TRUE ON THE HISTORY OF NONVIOLENCE, GREENFIELD" "Traprock Peace Center presents Michael True of Worcester, presenting his collections of slides and stories illustrating the remarkable history of nonviolent campaigns for peace and justice. Thursday, Nov. 16 at 10:30 AM at Greenfield Community Television, 393 Main Street, third floor. This location is one block from the bus stop at the Greenfield Town Hall and wheelchair accessible, but the bathroom is not accessible. The Town Hall and the Greenfield Public Library across the street do have accessible bathrooms. Free paring is one block away in the lot across from the Salvation Army store, on Hope Street, behind the courthouse. Studio seating is limited. We will be filming. r.s.v.p. at 413 773-7427. Your donations help move the movement. Twenty percent of any donations at this event will help to support Greenfield Community Television. Can you volunteer to help with hospitality, tea, signing in or preparing coffee? Teamwork makes all the difference in a Neighbors' Network to End War. 413- 773-7427"
20061116 Traprock Peace TV on Habeas Corpus - Call Traprock 413-773-7427 "Thurs. Nov. 16 - Traprock Peace TV - Artists and community leaders of ALL ages are invited to help restore our right to HABEAS CORPUS, recently harmed by legislation in the US Congress. Readers, painters, print-makers, or anyone willing to dabble, please call to volunteer. Cameras likely to roll at 2:30, but we have the studio open for the day. 413 773-7427."
20061116 "LABOR ORGANIZING IN CHINA, Amherst, MA" "LABOR ORGANIZING IN CHINA Thursday, November 16, 2006 7-9pm, home of Stephanie Luce & Mark Brenner, 39 Old Town Road, Amherst, MA. Ellen David Friedman, a Vermont labor organizer and political activist, has just returned from a half year in the Pearl River Delta region of China where she assisted migrant factory workers who are fighting back in the effort to organize workers. In her talk she will address the conditions within factories, workers' own methods of resistance, the emerging conflicts within the official trade union, and the stunning unionization of 19 Wal-Mart stores in a four week period. She looks forward to engaging participants in discussion on the impact of anti-sweatshop campaigns in the West, and what forms of activism are best for supporting the efforts of Chinese workers to build a labor movement. In the past year, a new organization has developed that is working to develop workers into leaders in the struggle to build independent, authentic worker organizations. We would also like to use this opportunity to raise funds for this work, as it is not possible to raise money to support this work within China, and in the last year, a new wave of repression has also made it impossible for them to get any sizable support from US, European, or Hong Kong foundations. Ellen has committed herself to try and raise $15,000 to $20,000 from individuals, union locals, and solidarity organizations, to use to pay organizers for the new organization. Ellen David Friedman has been an organizer for the Vermont-National Education Association for the last 20 years, working primarily with low wage school support staff to organize literally hundreds of local unions. Previously she organized for United Electrical Workers (UE) and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSMCE). She is a founding member, and current officer, of the Vermont Workers Center/Jobs with Justice, the Vermont Livable Wage Campaign, and the Vermont Progressive Party, and serves on the Policy Committee of Labor Notes. In the last six years she has visited China five times, working in conjunction with Hong Kong and Mainland labor activists, to train and support migrant factory workers in their development of labor organizing practices. Info, RSVP (head count needed for snacks): Stephanie Luce, mailto:sluce@econs.umass.edu."
20061115 """Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food.""" "Equity Trust presents, ""Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food."" Come join us for hot soup & bread & presentations from Juanita Nelson (local war tax resister, farmer, activist for nonviolent economics) & Jean Paul Courtens (biodynamic farmer at Roxbury Farm, one of the largest and most successful CSA farms in New England). The event will be held in Lyman Hall in the First Churches (At the corner of Main St. & Center St. in downtown Northampton). For more information, go to Equity Trust's website www.equitytrust.org or call the main office at (413) 863-9038"
20061115 """Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food.""" "Equity Trust presents, ""Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food."" Come join us for hot soup & bread & presentations from Juanita Nelson (local war tax resister, farmer, activist for nonviolent economics) & Jean Paul Courtens (biodynamic farmer at Roxbury Farm, one of the largest and most successful CSA farms in New England). The event will be held in Lyman Hall in the First Churches (At the corner of Main St. & Center St. in downtown Northampton). For more information, go to Equity Trust's website www.equitytrust.org or call the main office at (413) 863-9038"
20061115 """Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food.""" "Equity Trust presents, ""Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food."" Come join us for hot soup & bread & presentations from Juanita Nelson (local war tax resister, farmer, activist for nonviolent economics) & Jean Paul Courtens (biodynamic farmer at Roxbury Farm, one of the largest and most successful CSA farms in New England). The event will be held in Lyman Hall in the First Churches (At the corner of Main St. & Center St. in downtown Northampton). For more information, go to Equity Trust's website www.equitytrust.org or call the main office at (413) 863-9038"
20061115 Free film Shelburne Falls Arms Library "Reel World Wed series continues ""An Army of Peace"" Quest for a Non Violent Cambodia A deeply inspiring film about a peace walk, or ""Pilgrimage of Truth"" through a civil war torn region of Campbodia by 300 Buddhist monks led by the revered Maha Ghosananda contact 624-8858"
20061115 "Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food, Northampton," "Equity Trust presents, ""Soup & Seeds: Reshaping Our Economic Relationships to Land & Food."" November 15, 2006 at 5:30 pm Lyman Hall in the First Churches Northampton, MA (At the corner of Main St. & Center St. in downtown Northampton). Come join us for hot soup & bread and presentations from Juanita Nelson. Juanita is a local war tax resister, farmer, and activist for nonviolent economics. Also presenting is Jean Paul Courtens, a biodynamic farmer at Roxbury Farm, with one of the largest and most successful CSA farms in New England. For more information, go to Equity Trust's website www.equitytrust.org or call the main office at (413) 863-9038. http://www.equitytrust.org"
20061112 """REMEMBERING LEBANON..."" Voices for Creative NV, Philly, PA" "Brandywine Peace Community Monthly Potluck Supper* & Program (2nd Sunday of the month, except for August) Sunday, November 12 - ""REMEMBERING LEBANON..."" University Lutheran Church, 3637 Chestnut St., Phila., PA 4:30PM - Potluck Supper (*bring main dish, salad, or dessert to share) 5:30PM - Program Farah Marie Mokhtareizadeh is an Iranian- American student at the University of Pennsylvania, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence and a member of the Camden Community House in Camden, NJ. She has traveled extensively in the Middle East including: Lebanon, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, Jordan, and Israel. In August 2006 Farah traveled along with Kathy Kelly to witness the effects of Israel's war against Lebanon and to join ""Lebanon Solidarity"", an indigenous Lebanese nonviolent resistance organization hoping to protect civilians caught in the ongoing violence. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Brandywine Peace Community P.O. Box 81, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-544-1818 brandywine@juno.com http://www.brandywinepeace.com"
20061112 "UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE, from your home!" "UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE Sunday, November 12 (Second Sundays) 7 - 8 pm, your home. Unplug all electrical appliances (including refrigerator) for 1 hour on the second Sunday of each month. Called by Citizens Awareness Network (CAN) to protest relicensing Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant and let its owner, Entergy, know we want a green future. In Massachusetts, the National Grid/Mass Electric gets 25% of its electricity from Vermont Yankee. We can save 20-25% of our electrical use through conservation and energy efficiencies, creating more jobs than the nuke industry. CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html."
20061112 "A CONVERSATION WITH MOAZZAM BEGG, S. Hadley, MA" "Sunday, November 12, 2006 3 pm, Gamble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, Rt 116, S Hadley, MA. Via videoconference from Birmingham, England, a conversation with Moazzam Begg, author of Enemy Combatant: My Imprisonment at Guantnamo, Bagram, and Kandahar. In the first memoir from a former Guantnamo detainee, British citizen Moazzam Begg tells the extraordinary story of his arrest, imprisonment, interrogation, and after more than three years in custody his release without charges or apology. Guantnamo Bay, Cuba, has become a worldwide symbol of the dark side of Americas War on Terror. While images of Guantnamos hooded prisoners in orange jumpsuits have become iconic symbols of the Bush administrations detainment policies, the stories of the men behind those hoods are virtually unknown to most Americans. Begg will answer questions from a panel of local citizens and the audience. Info: Elli Meeropol, Odyssey Bookshop, 413-534-7307, mailto:odysseynews@aol.com."
20061111 "VETERANS DAY PEACE FEST, GREENFIELD, MA" "VETERANS DAY PEACE FEST Saturday, November 11, 2006 2-7 PM, Second Congregational Church, By the Town Hall and Town Common in Greenfield, MA. Peace lovers, peace activists, families and especially youth are invited to share their talents to, 'Give Peace a Chance!"" Musicians, drummers, dancers, word-smiths, movement masters move the movement! YES, we are a growing movement! Raise your voice, raise your flag. Vigil with us in Greenfield on the Common, or in Sunderland at 116 & 47. Builder & carpenter Joe Cayan will help build signs for use on town commons this fall, dramatizing the local costs of producing nuclear weapons. Thanks to the National Priorities Project, we can see the costs to each of our towns (http://www.nationalpriorities.org). Frances Crowe advises us How to build your C.O. File. This afternoon program provides an opportunity to share energy and inspiration, as well as practical tools to take back to our schools, town commons and faith communities. Do it! Young artists! Inspired talents move the movement! Please feel free to submit a drawing to dramatize the things better to get than nuclear weapons with $480 million dollars in taxes to be paid by Massachusetts taxpayers in 2007! Choose a peace prize from the table as a thank-you for your art. TEA PARTY - A hero in our midst likes the idea of a new Boston Tea Party, in which we sit EVERYwhere and discuss 'How to Extricate Ourselves from the War Machine.' Pass the talking stick in your circle then role play with one of two ad hoc affinity group, where you would like to sit, and with whom. Super soup supper - bring your pot-luck salad or main course to contribute to the feast, or $5 for a feast. Peter Letson is making sweet potato soup for 40. Juanita Nelson will join us, and read her wonderful poem, "" Turn Loose the Line,"" about letting go. Make a donation for an signed copy. Hear keynote remarks and Musical volunteers right after supper. For more information or to volunteer, please call Traprock Peace Center, 413-773-7427, in a Neighbors Network to End War."
20061111 VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION "VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION Saturday November 11, 2006 Details coming, Greenfield, MA. Coalition for Womens Lives event calls on US to honor women vets by fully funding veterans benefits; focuses on military budget and social spending. The Connecticut Valley Coalition for Womens Lives is a local activist network organized around an annual calendar of rallies and speak-outs addressing a range of interrelated domestic and international issues from a feminist perspective. Info: Susan Dorazio, 413-367-9356; 43 Taylor Hill Road, Montague, MA; mailto:susandor@crocker.com."
20061111 "VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION, Greenfield, MA" "VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATION Saturday November 11, 2006 Details coming, Greenfield, MA. Coalition for Womens Lives event calls on US to honor women vets by fully funding veterans benefits; focuses on military budget and social spending. The Connecticut Valley Coalition for Womens Lives is a local activist network organized around an annual calendar of rallies and speak-outs addressing a range of interrelated domestic and international issues from a feminist perspective. Info: Susan Dorazio, 413-367-9356; 43 Taylor Hill Road, Montague, MA; mailto:susandor@crocker.com."
20061111 "ENVISIONING PEACE: PRACTICAL STRATEGIES, Sherborn, MA" "Saturday, November 11, 2006 9 am - 4 pm, Peace Abbey, 2 N. Main St., Sherborn, MA (http://www.peaceabbey.org). Share practical, effective, non-violent ways to work and succeed developing personal and community based strategies that honor the importance of ""inner peace"" while creating the environment for peace in our communities and the world. $25 faculty; $5 student. Info: 508-650-3659, mailto:kathleen.kautzer@regiscollege.edu."
20061111 "VETARANS DAY PEACE FEST to ""GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"" Greenfield" "Sat. Nov. 11 - VETERANS DAY PEACE FEST ""GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"" This location is wheelchair accessible. 2-7 PM, Second Congregational Church Parish Hall, By the Town Hall and Town Common in Greenfield. Parking in the reaar. Veterans, veteran peace activists, families, newcomers and youth are all invited to share their talents to, Give Peace a Chance! A. Musicians, drummers, dancers, word-smiths, movement masters move the movement! YES, we are a growing movement! Raise your voice, raise your flag. Vigil in Greenfield, Sunderland or Northampton and honk for peace this Saturday, 11AM-noon! ""Bring 'em Home!"" B. Builder & carpenter Joe Kayan has cut plywood to help build signs for use on town commons and other prominent locations this fall, to dramatize the costs of preparing for nuclear war. Thanks to the National Priorities Project, we can see the costs to each of our states. (http://www.nationalpriorities.org). C. 3 PM Frances Crowe, who initiated draft counseling for hundreds, perhaps thousands of young people during the Vietnam war, advises students and adults on How to build your C.O. File. Better than Santa Clause, Crowe has gems of wisdom to share. Recommended for ages 10-40. Also at 3, a discuss NEXT STEPS FOR THE MOVEMENT: Impeachment tour! Outreach to youth! Outreach to centrist neighbors! Reclaim our right to HABEAS CORPUS! Boston Tea Party, Dec. 16 2006? More visits to recruiting stations? Press editorial boards to endorse NO attacks on Iran's nuclear reactors! We need more than a wish list. Roll up your sleeves with veterans and veterans of the peace movement in this post-election season. Move together to END war and restore our human rights. Find others interested in your approach and form affinity groups by twos and threes. D. is for Do it! Young artists! Inspired talents move the movement! Please submit a drawing to dramatize the things better to get than nuclear weapons with $480 million dollars in taxes to be paid by Massachusetts taxpayers in 2007! Choose a peace prize from the table as a thank-you for your art. E. At 4 PM convene in a circle to hear and see initiatives being planned. Role play the most challenging aspects of taking the NEXT STEPS to MOVE in the MOVEMENT. F. Super soup supper - bring your pot-luck salad or main course to contribute to the feast, or $5 please. Peter Letson is making sweet potato soup for 40 for a start. G. Gee whiz, Juanita Nelson will join us, and read her wonderful poem, Turn Loose the Line, about letting go. Make a donation for an signed copy for your CO file or a gift that keeps giving. H. Hear Musical volunteers right after supper. Annie Hassatt and Julia Hikory of Connecticut are among the musicians sharing. Keynote remarks will be interspersed with music. For more information, please call Traprock Peace Center, 413-773-7427, in a Neighbors Network to End War."
20061111 "Post Election PEACE FEST to ""GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"" Greenfield" "Sat. Nov. 11 - VETERANS DAY PEACE FEST ""GIVE PEACE A CHANCE"" 2-7 PM, Second Congregational Church, By the Town Hall and Town Common in Greenfield. Peace lovers, peace activists, families and especially youth are invited to share their talents to, Give Peace a Chance! A. Musicians, drummers, dancers, word-smiths, movement masters move the movement! YES, we are a growing movement! Raise your voice, raise your flag. Vigil with us in Greenfield on the Common, every Saturday, 11AM-noon. B. Builder & carpenter Joe Kayan has cut plywood to help build signs for use on town commons this fall, dramatizing the local costs of producing nuclear weapons. Thanks to the National Priorities Project, we can see the costs to each of our states. (http://www.nationalpriorities.org). C. 3 PM Frances Crowe advises us How to build your C.O. File. Also at 3, a discussion on and for people interseted in affinity groups. D. Do it! Young artists! Inspired talents move the movement! Please submit a drawing to dramatize the things better to get than nuclear weapons with $480 million dollars in taxes to be paid by Massachusetts taxpayers in 2007! Choose a peace prize from the table as a thank-you for your art. E. TEA PARTY - A hero in our midst likes the idea of a new Boston Tea Party, in which we sit EVERYwhere and discuss How do we Extricate Ourselves from the War Machine. Pass a talking stick in your circle and role play with one of two ad hoc affinity groups, where you would like to sit, and with whom. F. Super soup supper - bring your pot-luck salad or main course to contribute to the feast, or $5 please. Peter Letson is making sweet potato soup for 40. G. Gee whiz, Juanita will join us, and read her wonderful poem, Turn Loose the Line, about letting go. Make a donation for an signed copy. H. Hear keynote remarks and Musical volunteers right after supper. Annie Hassatt and Julia Hikory of Connecticut are among the musicians sharing. For more information or to volunteer, please call Traprock Peace Center, 413-773-7427, in a Neighbors Network to End War."
20061111 "CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR PEACE TO THE PEOPLE OF OAXACA, Amherst, MA" "CANDLELIGHT VIGIL FOR PEACE TO THE PEOPLE OF OAXACA Friday, November 3, 2006 4:30 pm, Amherst Common, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst, MA. Organized by Students in Solidarity with the People of Oaxaca and the UMass Radical Student Union: ""With great sadness, we demand justice for the murdered of Oaxaca, Mexico. Recent events have revealed the escalation of a violent, state-sponsored repression against those seeking a better world, including the murder of Emilio Alonso Fabin, Esteban Zurrita, and NYC journalist for INDYMEDIA, Brad Will. We call for the government of Mexico to lay down its weapons and to peacefully recognize the rights of its people. Furthermore we ask that the Mexican government be honest about the military's actions and to account for all civilian deaths."" See http://www.democracynow.org, http://www.indymedia.org, and http://www.narconews.com for updates. Info: mailto:kcliffor@student.umass.edu."
20061110 "REEL STORIES FOR VETERANS DAY, Northampton, MA" "REEL STORIES FOR VETERANS DAY Friday, November 10, 2006 2 pm, Academy of Music, Northampton, MA. Film: ""When I Came Home"" (http://www.whenicamehome.com/) One homeless Iraq vet's struggle to survive and be heard. $7 students, seniors; $8 adults. Please bring food donations, cans, non-perishable items for food drive for military families in need of assistance sponsored by Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Reception at Memorial Hall to follow with director Dan Lohaus and local vets. Info: Veterans Education Project, 413-253-4947, mailto:vep@crocker.com, htttp://www.vetsed.org."
20061109 "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING, Greenfield, MA" "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING Thursday, November 9, 2006 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Room 121, Greenfield Community College Downtown Office, 270 Main St, Greenfield, MA. Join our neighbors working to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. Broad public involvement is essential. How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? Find out at http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354). CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Citizens Awareness Network (CAN), 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org."
20061109 "REEL STORIES FOR VETERANS DAY, Northampton, MA" "Thursday, November 9, 2006 7 pm, Pleasant Street Theater, Northampton, MA. Film: ""The Ground Truth"" (http://www.thegroundtruth.net) Recent Veterans speak from the heart. Sometimes the greatest act of courage is to tell the truth. $8 to $15 donation suggested. Benefit for the Veterans Education Project. Discussion follows film. Info: Veterans Education Project, 413-253-4947, mailto:vep@crocker.com, http://www.vetsed.org."
20061109 "Clt'n for a Strong UN - Human Rights in Prison Watertown, MA" "Reminder and change of location Coalition for a Strong United Nations Come to our membership meeting. Important issues facing the United Nations CSUN Membership Meeting Thursday, November 9, 2006 - 6pm at the Wainwright Bank Watertown Square Community meeting room First floor, Corner of Main and Church streets next to the large municipal parking lot You will see us in the conference room from the Church Street sidewalk. See info below for FREE parking next door - RING BELL at door or call 617 233-6071 REFRESHMENTS Human Rights in Prison (Continued) With Kazi Toure, CoChair of the National Jericho Movement This discussion will be prepare us for our upcoming Human Rights Conference on Sunday, December 10, at the Boston Public Library. Light refreshments welcome. FREE parking in the municipal parking lot at meters after six p.m. There are no signs that say this, but we have checked with the Watertown police and they confirmed that there is no need to feed the meters after six. Also, save the date of Sunday, December 10 from 1pm to 5pm for our Human Rights Conference, to be held at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square. We are looking forward to lively discussions and hope you can come. Also we have started sending a monthly e-mail newsletter with local UN related events, informative short articles and actions to take to support the United Nations. Call us at our new phone number 617 304-6555 to give us your e-mail address if you do not receive the Newsletter. Kazi Toure is CoChair of the National Jericho Movement Jericho has the defined goal of gaining recognition of the fact that political prisoners and prisoners of war exist inside of the United States despite the United States governments continued denial ... and winning amnesty and freedom for these political prisoners. Kazi has agreed to come and talk with the board and friends of the Coalition for a Strong United Nations about our upcoming conference. We are interested in learning more about Jerichos work and about the human rights violations that allow political prisoners to languish in US prisons. We are also eager to learn more about the Jericho Movements attempts to raise international awareness and support for these prisoners. Our goal is to connect these concerns to local human rights organizing and interventions."
20061109 "MASSACHUSETTS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE, Boston, MA" "MASSACHUSETTS CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE VOTE? Thursday, November 9, 2006 1 pm, State House, Boston, MA. On July 14 2004, the Massachusetts General Court took a historic step. House and Senate members jointly approved the citizen initiative for a constitutional obligation that lawmakers must ensure access to ""comprehensive, affordable, and equitably financed health insurance coverage"" for all Massachusetts residents. It was the first US legislature to do so. Only 50 legislators had to vote YES on the amendment at two Constitutional Conventions (ConCons) before it would go before the people of Massachusetts in November 2006. The vote was 153-41! But at the next ConCon on July 12, they let us down by referring the matter to committee, by a vote of 118 to 76. Polls showed the Health Care Amendment would be a winner at the November ballot. But the Legislature bowed to special interests and may have killed the Amendment for this legislative term, making us have to start all over again with signature-gathering next year. Sending the Amendment to a study effectively killed the initiative for the November 2006 ballot, but if a favorable ConCon vote is taken by the end of the calendar year, the Health Care Constitutional Amendment can still be brought to referendum in 2008. Please call your State Senator and Representative ask them to vote to bring the Health Care Amendment to the floor for an up or down vote as required by Article 48 of the Massachusetts Constitution which they are sworn to uphold. For more about the HCCA, go to http://www.healthcareformass.org or http://www.massdefendhealthcare.org. Info: Diane Scherrer RN, 413-584-4607, mailto:dscherrer@mnarn.org."
20061109 "ELMS COLLEGE SOLIDARITY: ONE HUMAN FAMILY SERIES, Chicopee, MA" "ELMS COLLEGE SOLIDARITY: ONE HUMAN FAMILY SERIES Thursday, November 9, 2006 291 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA (413-594-2761) 6 pm, Reception, Alumnae Library, Elms College, Chicopee, MA. ""Beyond Genocide"" - original illuminations by artist Amy Fagin - a series of contemporary illuminated manuscripts which examine regions of the world where large scale episodes of genocide have been perpetrated. 7:30 pm, Lecture, Alumnae Library Theater. The Cambodian Genocide, 1975-79 by Samkhann Kheoun, Survivor. On April 17, 1975, the Khmer Rouge, a communist guerrilla group led by Pol Pot, took power in Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. They forced city dwellers into the countryside and to labor camps. During their rule, it is estimated that 2 million Cambodians died by starvation, torture, or execution. After the Vietnamese invaded and liberated the Cambodian people from the Khmer Rouge, 600,000 Cambodians fled to Thai border camps. 9 pm, Interfaith Kristallnacht Commemoration, Alumnae Library. On November 9, 1938, Joseph Goebbels announced a government sanctioned reprisal against Jews in Germany and Austria. During this night, 191 synagogues were set on fire. The damage to shop windows was estimated at $4 million US dollars. 91 Jews were murdered, others were beaten and raped, while 30,000 Jews were arrested and sent to concentration camps. Info: http://www.elms.edu/about/solidarityevents.htm."
20061108 Free film "The Take - Occupy, Resist, and Produce becomes the slogan of Argentinian workers who turn dozens of factories into worker controlled factories in the wake of World Bank induced economic collapse."
20061108 "BUILDING FOR THE LEFT IN THE AGE OF THE RIGHT, Amherst, MA" "BUILDING FOR THE LEFT IN THE AGE OF THE RIGHT Wednesday, November 8, 2006 5:30 pm, Cape Cod Lounge, Campus Center, UMass, Amherst, MA. Eric Mann and Lian Hurst Mann speak at the 2nd annual Colloquium on Social Change sponsored by the UMass Dept of Special Collections and Dept of History. A prolific writer and organizer for civil rights, labor, and the environment, and against the war in Vietnam, Mann is a veteran of the Congress of Racial Equality, Students for a Democratic Society, and the League of Revolutionary Struggle. He is currently director of the Labor/Community Strategy Center in Los Angeles. Lian Hurst Mann is editor of the AhoraNow Commentary Series published by the Labor/Community Strategy Center and coordinates the Center's National School for Strategic Organizing. Info: Sandy Lillydahl, mailto:slillydahl@library.umass.edu."
20061108 Free film Reel World Shelburne Falls Viequez Worth Every Bit of Struggle "Arms Library Shelburne Falls Viequez: Worth Every Bit of Struggle Inspiring film that brings alive the David & Goliath struggle by the people of Viequez, Puerto Rico that succeeeded in non violently stopping the US Navy's toxic use of their island for testing of bombs & invasions. Contact 624 8858"
20061108 "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, Northampton, MA" "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Wednesday, November 8 (Second Wednesdays) 7:30 pm, Unitarian Society, 220 Main St (side entrance at rear), Northampton, MA. For over 40 years, Nobel Peace Prize winner Amnesty International has been fighting for human rights worldwide. Join local efforts to help stop torture, genocide, human trafficking, violence against women, death penalty, and other human rights abuses. Info, to confirm meeting: Barry, 413-584-5537, mailto:bnigrosh@gmail.com, http://amnesty76.tripod.com/."
20061107 "VOTE to END Iraq War, Mass. Ballot - 139 Towns" "Tuesday, November 7, 2006 VOTE to end the Iraq War on MA Ballot - 139 Towns For a listing of Massachusetts towns please see: http://www.boston.com/news/local/politics/candidates/articles/2006/10/11/iraq_pullout_resolution_on_ballot/"
20061107 "WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK, Hadley, MA" "Tuesday, November 7 (First Tuesdays) 6:30 pm, North Star Learning Center, Rt 9, Hadley, MA. MREN focuses on counter-recruitment, GI Rights advocacy, Conscientious Objection work, and support of military families. Material available on line at http://www.WesternMassAFSC.org. Info: 413-584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20061107 "ELECTION DAY, Mass Voter Guides" "ELECTION DAY In Massachusetts Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Voter Guides at: http://www.massjwj.net/node/604 and http://blog.aflcio.org/2006/10/19/voter-guides-for-people-of-faith/. The following ""Home From Iraq"" Campaign non-binding referendum is on the ballot in 36 state representative districts across Massachusetts: ""Shall the State Representative from this district be instructed to vote in favor of a resolution calling upon the President and Congress of the United States to end the war in Iraq immediately and bring all United States military forces home from Iraq?"" More on Question 2 at: http://www.massballotfreedom.com."
20061106 "SIT-INS AT THE WHITE HOUSE, DC" "SIT-INS AT THE WHITE HOUSE November 6-9, 2006 Washington, DC Gold Star Families for Peace is calling for a Gandhi-like sit down for peace and justice in front of the White House, because the White House is where the power is. Congress has spent 6 years invalidating themselves and creating a Unitary Executive Branch that pats Congress on the head for being obedient and circumvents the Supreme Court and goes whining to the same agreeable Congress when the Court (in rare cases) slaps Georgie on the wrist. Cindy Sheehan. Gold Star Families for Peace wonder why our children died. They all took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution from all enemies ""foreign and domestic"" and our leaders are busy decimating the same document, after they also took that oath. Cindy Sheehan is the mother of Spc Casey Sheehan who was KIA in Iraq on 04/04/04. She is the co-founder and president of Gold Star Families for Peace and author of the newly released book, Peace Mom, A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism. Info: mailto:CampCaseyMom@yahoo.com; http://www.worldcantwait.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3360&Itemid=223."
20061106 "KATHLEEN CLEAVER, UMass, Amherst, MA" "Monday, November 6, 2006 8 pm, Mahar Auditorium, UMass, Amherst, MA. Lecture by the onetime national communications secretary of the Black Panther Party and major force behind the campaign to have Huey Newton released from prison. Cleaver was the first woman appointed to the Black Panthers' Central Committee. Part of UMass History Dept's 2006 Feinberg Family Distinguished Lecture Series, titled ""Politics and Protest: the 1960s and Now,"" running through the fall semester. Info: http://www.umass.edu/history/feinberg.html."
20061105 Traprock Discussion at Black Sheep Cafe: Moving the Movement - Back frm t'Brink "Sunday, November 5, 2006 at 5 pm Please join us at the Black Sheep Cafe in Amherst to discuss both HOW we might prevent nuclear war with Iran and MOVING Traprock Peace Center. We've received a cordial eviction notice, for June 1, 2007, and we invite your ideas in this informal discussion. Traprock supporters and neighbors invited to meet and be a part of this think tank. Our Core Group and Director welcome your talent, care and creativity. Hope to see you there! (Call 413-773-7427 for inquiries.)"
20061104 """LESSONS FROM LEBANON 2006"", Northampton, MA" """LESSONS FROM LEBANON 2006"" Saturday, November 4th 7-9 pm Media Education Foundation (community room) 60 Masonic St., Northampton, MA ""Lessons from Lebanon 2006"" Sara Flounders is a Co-Director of the International Action Center, and will be presenting on her experience and findings. She was part of a delegation that went to Lebanon, right after the bombing this past July with the ""Campaign for Accountability on U.S./Israeli War Crimes in Palestine and Lebanon"". Sara is an editor and co-author of five books dealing with the U.S. role in the Middle East. She participated in 2 delegations to Palestine during the 2nd Intifada, and traveled to Iraq several times during the years of U.S. sanctions. Also presented will be powerful DVD footage of war scenes. A discussion will follow. Info: mailto:cadonaghy@yahoo.com"
20061104 """Rubicon"" Pot-Luck Dinner & Discussion, Springfield" """Rubicon"" Pot-Luck Dinner & Discussion Monthly Event , First Saturdays Saturday, March 4th 2006 5:00pm Springfield, MA USA Local activists and interested folks encouraged to bring a dish to share for ongoing first Saturday 5-9:00pm pot-luck and attendee directed discussion of current events. Pre-registration discouraged, just drop in if you can! Location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield meeting house. 245 Porter Lake Drive Springfield MA 01106 Contact: Bruce Randall brucemarymegan@aol.com (413) 567-0411 Sponsored By: Unitarian Universalist Society of Greater Springfield (Massachusetts). brucemarymegan@aol.com"
20061104 """WORKER'S MOVEMENTS IN THE U S CONFRONT IMPERIALISM: THE 20th CENTURY EXPERIENCE" """WORKER'S MOVEMENTS IN THE U S CONFRONT IMPERIALISM: THE 20th CENTURY EXPERIENCE"" Saturday, November 4, 2006 5 pm, Isenberg School of Management Room 137, Haigis Mall, Presidents Drive UMass Amherst, MA. David Montgomery, Farnum Professor Emeritus of History, Yale U, former UE member and machinist, is keynote speaker for the UMass Graduate History Association graduate student history conference, ""History and Power Across American Borders."" Info: Justin Jackson, mailto:umassgha2006@yahoo.com."
20061104 "FACT-FINDING & SOLIDARITY DELEGATION TO LEBANON REPORT, Northampton, MA" "FACT-FINDING & SOLIDARITY DELEGATION TO LEBANON REPORT Saturday, November 4, 2006 7-9 pm, Community Room, Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA. As part of a national tour, Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center, speaks on ""Lessons from Lebanon 2006"". Her presentation also includes a DVD of footage filmed in Lebanon, plus Q&A with the audience. Flounders was a member of the Delegation from the ""Campaign for Accountability on US/Israeli War Crimes in Lebanon and Palestine"" that traveled to Lebanon immediately after the Israeli bombing ended. Info: Catherine Donaghy, 413-587-0059, mailto:wmassiac@hotmail.com http://www.IACenter.org, http://www.PeopleJudgeBush.org."
20061104 "EXPLORING CLASS, Greenfield, MA" "EXPLORING CLASS Saturday, November 4, 2006 9:30 am - 5:30 pm, Community Action, 393 Main St, Greenfield, MA. Price: radical sliding scale (during the workshop you go through a process, called Cost Sharing, to determine the amount you will actually pay; each person decides for themself the amount they will pay). Workshop Facilitators: Jenny Ladd, Ed.D. and Felice Yeskel, Ed.D. What class did you grow up in? What strengths and limitations came out of your class background? How has your class background affected your relationships with people of the same and different classes? What are key elements in your class culture? How do different class cultures look? What would you like to ask people who grew up in completely different class backgrounds? What are the larger economic and political factors affecting class now? How do class dynamics show up in your life? Your work? Your home? Your community? What are steps you can take to overcome class barriers in your life personally and institutionally? How do you decide how much to pay, how do you value different choices you make? Bring your lunch, snacks will be provided. Info, to register, for help with transportation issues or childcare costs contact Class Action, 413-585 9709. mailto:info@classism.org; Register online at http://www.classism.org."
20061104 COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Holyoke. MA Community Farm "COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Make a Difference by Donating Your Time One Saturday This Fall. 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040 Nuestras Races, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development in Holyoke through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment and which runs a network of community gardens, economic development and youth programs throughout downtown Holyoke. It is an exciting time for us, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done! We are relying heavily on the help of volunteers like you to make the Tierra de Oportunidades farm all that it has the potential to be. Tierra de Oportunidades farm is helping community members with agricultural experience start up commercial farms. We recently acquired 26 more acres of land that will include 8 new farms, nature trails, an outdoor stage, a farm stand and more! Furthermore, the land will be a safe and beautiful location for cultural events and community gatherings This fall we have set up 4 workdays at the site, open to any and all who would like to be a part of the wonderful work we are doing. Feel free to check out our website for pictures and more info: www.nuestras-raices.org Saturday, September 9th Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, October 14th Saturday, November 4th On these days, volunteers from the community will work with our staff on a number of projects, including: Putting up fencing Building a beautiful tree house/stage in our farm site festival area Clearing (by hand) invasive species of plants and replanting with native fruits, nuts, berries and flowers, Moving a donated 100 year-old historic barn to our site, saving it from being demolished Working on the farm is an incredibly rewarding experience, and makes a huge impact on the work that we are doing at Nuestras Races to improve quality of life in our community economically, environmentally, and culturally. The work will all be done at the farm site: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040. For directions, more info or to sign up for any of the workdays, please call us at the office at (413) 535-1789, or send an E-Mail to Eric Toensmeier at erict@nuestras-raices.org"
20061103 """HOPE RISING"", Greenfield, MA" """HOPE RISING"" Friday, November 3, 2006 2:15-3:45pm, Greenfield Community Television, 393 Main St (3rd floor), Greenfield, MA. Mike Boehm presents ""Hope Rising from the Ashes in My Lai"". Boehm, a veteran of the American war in Vietnam, returned to Vietnam in 1992 with eleven other veterans to build a small clinic in southern Vietnam. That trip changed his life. There he found the potential for person-to-person relationships to support recovery from the trauma of war."
20061103 """PERPETUAL WAR FOR PEACE?"" Greenfield, MA" "Friday, November 3, 11:30 AM -1:30 PM Three guests speak in Greenfield, MA on ""PERPETUAL WAR FOR PEACE?"" Traprock will be producing a DVD featuring: Raed Jarrar, Iraq Project Director at Global Exchange, architect, Antonia Juhasz, author of The Bush Agenda: Invading the World, One Economy at a Time and visiting scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies, and Rostam Pourzal, President of the U.S. branch of the Campaign Against Sanctions and Military Intervention in Iran. Over 600,000 Iraqis have died as a result of war and violence since the U.S.-led invasion in 2003. See the photographic exhibit by Lynsey Addario, Mohammad Kheirkhah, Andrew Stern, Ramin Talaie. Make your reservations with Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427. Seating limited to 20. More at http://www.justforeignpolicy.org/tour"
20061103 "UNDOING RACISM, Springfield/ Holyoke" "UNDOING RACISM November 3-5, 2006 Greater Springfield/Holyoke Area - location TBA. $300 (includes six meals and childcare). A workshop by the Peoples Institute For Survival and Beyond. Registration may have closed. The scope of the issue makes your commitment to attend the entire weekend essential to the success of the workshop. The workshops are open to community organizers and leaders, peace and social justice advocates, religious leaders, social workers and educators, anyone interested in creating a more humane society. The 2_ day workshop includes historical and institutional analysis of racism, understanding the structure of oppression, defining and sharing culture, leadership development, principles of accountability and networking. Partial scholarships may be available. Info: Anne, 413-736-5136, mailto:arichmond156@yahoo.com, or Donna, 413-772-2374 mailto:dmacomber@gofairtrade.net."
20061103 "INVISIBLE BALLOTS, Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA" "INVISIBLE BALLOTS A film documentary presented by Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA 7:00 pm Friday, November 3rd Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst, MA (fully accessible) At the corners of No. Whitney and Main Streets, 1/2 mi. east of downtown. After the US presidential election in January 2001, news sources told us about diverse voting systems not compatible with each other. Now the US Goverment installs computerized voting systems that should correct the problem. But does it? Not likely, according to Invisible Ballots. Invisible Ballots will interest all Americans, who think the voting system they use is safe and trustworthy. For those who have some IT (internet technology) knowledge, this is a prime ex- ample of the vulnerablity of proprietary software. Can you really trust a company, that can't even handle the security of their websites and files? If we don't pay attention to this subject, we could pay the price in our democracy. The US president could ultimately be chosen by the corporations. This is one of the most important issues in America today. Time to open our eyes before its too late.(90 min.) Wide Angle films is open to the public. These community films are the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. There is no admission fee. Donations are gratefully accepted. Sponsored by SAGE, American Friends Service Committee and Traprock Peace Center. For more information please call: 413-256-1760 WIDE-ANGLE FILMS -offering a wider view of the world- These videos about global and national issues are seldom seen in the U.S. media. Discussions follow the films. Amherst area residents who provide this forum encourage new members to join us."
20061103 "IRAQ FOR SALE: THE WAR PROFITEERS, Northampton, MA" "IRAQ FOR SALE: THE WAR PROFITEERS Friday, November 3, 2006 7pm, Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA. RSVP required. Come see this important film (http://iraqforsale.org/); stay afterwards as we put our heads together to strategize about what we as citizens and activists can do to resist the corporate take-over of our world! Hosted by Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq and Progressive Democrats of America. Info: mailto:info@northamptoncommittee.org, http://www.northamptoncommittee.org."
20061102 An Appeal for Redress from the War in Iraq "Many active duty, service members are concerned about the war in Iraq and support the withdrawal of U.S. military forces from Iraq. The Appeal for Redress provides a way in which service members can appeal to their elected representative and US Senators to urge an end to the U.S. military occupation. Organizers pledge to deliver messages to members of Congress at the time of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January 2007. If you agree with this message, please see contact information below. The Appeal for Redress is sponsored by active duty service members based in the Norfolk area and by a sponsoring committee of veterans and military family members. The Sponsoring committee consists of Iraq Veterans Against the War, Veterans For Peace, and Military Families Speak Out. This effort is endorsed by Traprock Peace Center. Members of the military have a legal right to communicate with their member of Congress. To learn more about the rights and restrictions that apply to service members please read on. Attorneys and counselors experienced in military law are available to help service members who need assistance in countering any attempts to suppress this communication with members of Congress. To participate in the Appeal to your elected representatives, contact: info@appealforredress.org Phone: 360-241-1414 Fax: 360-694-8843 2006."
20061101 "COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE, Deerfield, MA" "COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Wednesday, November 1, 5:30 p.m. and 7 p.m 1 Sugarloaf St., Ste. 1, South Deerfield, MA Who: Cooperative Development Institute and the Board of Greenfield Mercantile What: Community presentation ""Creating a Successful Community-Owned Department Store!"" Where: Greenfield Community College Downtown Center, 270 Main St., Greenfield, MA Sharon Earhart, Executive Director of the Powell Chamber of Commerce, is coming to Greenfield to speak about the success of their town's community-owned department store in Powell, Wyoming. The event is hosted by the Cooperative Development Institute and the Board of the Greenfield Mercantile. The event will take place at the GCC Downtown Center on November 1, 2006 at 5:30 PM and 7 PM Ms. Earhart will make two presentations that evening at 5:30 PM and at 7 PM. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please call CDI at 413-665-1271, or email info@cdi.coop. Contact: Laurie Broussard Email: lbroussard@cdi.coop Phone: 413-665-1271 http://www.cdi.coop Info email:info@cdi.coop"
20061031 "HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES: The Disposable American, Brattleboro, VT" "THE 2006 HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES presents LOUIS UCHITELLE The Disposable American: Layoffs and Their Consequences. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 7:30 PM, Brooks Memorial Library, Meeting Room Brattleboro, VT Louis Uchitelle worked as a reporter, a foreign correspondent, and the editor of the business news department at the Associated Press before joining The New York Times in 1980. He has been writing about business, labor, and economics for the Times since 1987. Uchitelle was the lead reporter for the Times series The Downsizing of America, which won a George Polk Award in 1996. He has taught at Columbia University and was a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation in New York in 2002-2003. The Disposable American is his first book and copies will be sold at this event. WINDHAM WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL P.O. BOX 1105 BRATTLEBORO, VT. 05302 info@windhamworldaffairs.org http://www.windhamworldaffairs.org"
20061030 "ITS WORSE THAN YOU THINK: National Emergency Teach-in, NYC" "National Emergency Teach-in, October 30, on War, Torture, Theocracy, and the Assault on Womens Rights ITS WORSE THAN YOU THINK: Where the Bush Regime is Taking the World and Why They Must Be Stopped Neither the full magnitude nor the staggering implications of the Bush program are well understood. The administration systematically lies about its actions and agenda, while the major media and leading Democrats allow the Bush program to frame the overall discussion. As a result, the most crucial issues are not discussed truthfully either in the public arena or in election campaigns. This is why ""The World Cant Wait Drive Out the Bush Regime,"" in conjunction with the Bush Crimes Commission and others, have organized this major event October 30. Featured Speakers: Dr. Les Roberts, an author of the study in The Lancet that there are a projected 650,000 civilian deaths caused by the war on Iraq, far above the Bush regimes casual numbers of 100,000. Roberts is an epidemiologist, now at Columbia University. He will speak on the Bush administrations attacks on science, including their attempts to discredit data pointing to massive deaths in Iraq. William Goodman, Legal Director of the Center for Constitutional Rights, speaking on the incredible changes in law and civil liberties, particularly the implications of the new Military Commissions Act and the legitimization of torture. Larry Everest has covered the Middle East for over ten years and is the author of Oil, Power, and Empire. He will speak on ""what's happening in Iraq, how did we get here, and what should be done about it"" Chris Hedges, Senior Fellow at The Nation Institute and a Lecturer in the Council of the Humanities at Princeton University spent nearly two decades as a foreign correspondent for the New York Times, winning a Pulitzer Prize. He will address the moves toward theocracy and its influence on the threatening moves toward a war on Iran. Cristina Page, Vice President of the Institute for Reproductive Health Access at NARAL Pro-Choice New York and a prominent reproductive rights activist. Her recent book How The Pro-choice Movement Saved America describes the assault of the Christian right on both abortion and contraception. This event will be held at: Synod Hall of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine 111th St & Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 7:00pm, Monday, October 30. Suggested donation $10-$20"
20061029 PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT: TAKE ACTION AGAINST MCDONALD'S AND KILLER COKE! Tremont St "SUNDAY 10/29 PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT: TAKE ACTION AGAINST MCDONALD'S AND KILLER COKE! 12 Noon Meet at the McDonald's at 146 Tremont Street (across from the Park Street T) On the National Day of Action against McDonald's, called by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, we will visit several McDonald's in Downtown Crossing to hold the corporation accountable for profiting from poverty, slavery, and the exploitation of Florida's migrant farmworkers. Then, at 1:30pm, we will march on the Coca-Cola-sponsored Intercollegiate Business Convention. Protest Killer Coke for its crimes against workers, communities and the earth, from Colombia to India, and in solidarity with the Coke workers who have just taken over their factories in Venezuela."
20061029 BUILD the Left FIGHT the Right! "BUILD the Left FIGHT the Right! Northeast Socialist Conference October 28-29, 2006 NEW YORK CITY City College of New York * North Academic Center (NAC Building) * 138 th & Convent Ave Registration begins at 9am * $5 outside of NYC; $10 NYC; $20 solidarity www.nesocialistconference.net To Register Contact us Locally: 413.303.1385 or announce@isonoho.org Featuring: Anthony Arnove, Michele Bollinger, Paul D'Amato, Sam Farber, Toufic Haddad, Brian Jones, Deepa Kumar, Jennifer Roesch, Ahmed Shawki, Hadas Thier and Annie Zirin. Israel, fully backed by the United States, destroys an entire country in a war that shows that US imperial ambitions extend beyond Iraq to the entire Middle East. In the name of the ""war on terror"", racist lies are peddled about Arabs and Muslims and our civil liberties are stripped away. Politicians attack immigrants and call for ""securing the border"", giving confidence to far-right groups like the Minutemen to harass undocumented workers. All in the context of falling living standards for workers and growing class inequality. But these horrors are not without opposition. While the right-wing is taking advantage of this climate to offer their bigoted ""solutions"" to the crisis, millions of people reject the wars and the inequality, the lies and the racism. It was only 6 months ago, on May 1 st, that millions of immigrants took to the streets in the largest demonstrations in US history. When Israel invaded Lebanon, the Hezbollah-led resistance movement was able to stand up to the Goliath and force them to retreat. And many in the US began to draw the connections between the US, Israel, Iraq and the ""war on terror"", laying the basis for a new, principled anti-war movement. The potential exists to build an alternative, but our side needs a voice. Politicians across the spectrum are united in their attacks on the working-class at home and continuing wars abroad. If an opposition is to be built, it must be built from below. This means that our side needs ideas and strategies based on our own power and history. Socialist politics offer ideas that can help us to change the world. This year's Northeast Socialist Conference aims to provide space to debate and clarify strategies for change, learn from the history of previous struggles, and put forward a vision for the future. Join hundreds of activists, progressives and socialists for a conference that will address the key issues facing the Left today while also discussing how we can fight for a world free of the wars, racism and poverty that our society has produced. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ PLENARIES: Morning: War, Poverty and Racism: The Case for Socialism Featuring Paul D'Amato, author of The Meaning of Marxism Evening : Resisting US Empire Featuring Anthony Arnove, author of Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal and Ahmed Shawki, editor of the International Socialist Review SATURDAY WORKSHOPS: The Chicano Power Movement * Labor's Giant Step: Class War in the 1930s * From Civil Rights to Black Power * The Rise and Fall of SDS in the 1960s * Capitalism, Slavery and the Origins of Racism * Are Prisons Necessary? * No to Racism: Fighting the Rise of Islamophobia * Marxism vs. Identity PoliticsHow Can We End Oppression? * Can the Democrats Be Reformed? * Resisting the Rise of the Right * Profiting off Borders: From NAFTA to Guest Worker Programs * Burning Down the HouseCapitalism and Global Warming * Venezuela and the Struggle for ""21st Century Socialism"" * Resisting GoliathLebanon and Palestine Confront Israel * Zionism: False Messiah * From the Zapatistas to ObradorThe Rebellion in Mexico * Should Progressive Support Intervention in Darfur? * When Workers Ran Society: The 1917 Russian Revolution * Lessons of the Iranian Revolution * The Marxist Theory of Imperialism * Reform or Revolution? * Power Greater than Horded GoldWhy Workers Can Change the World * Marxism vs. Anarchism * ""Don't Drive: Ride a Bike""The Politics of Lifestyle SUNDAY: CLASSES IN THE MARXIST TRADITION These meetings are meant to go into more depth about the theory, history and practice of the Marxist tradition. There will be recommended readings posted to the conference website for those wishing to attend. Engels and the Origins of the Family, Private Property and the State * Resisting ImperialismThe Right of Self-Determination * Is Cuba a Model for Socialism * Lenin's State and Revolution * Lenin's Theory of the Party * The Lost Revolution: Germany 1918-1923 * Maoism: Another Road to Revolution? * Marxist Economics Trotsky's Marxism * First Five Years of the Comintern: Revolutionary School of Strategy and Tactics * United Front vs. Popular Front * Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** CONFERENCE DETAILS Saturday, October 28th & 29th City College, NAC Building, 137th St. & Convent Avenue 1/9 trains to 137th St., A/B/C/D trains to 145th Street Registration in NAC Ballroom: $5 for those outside NYC and $10 in NYC; $20 solidarity For more info: call (646) 452-8631 or email nyciso@hotmail.com Or visit http://www.nesocialistconference.net updates will be posted to the website To reserve free on-site childcare, please call by Thursday, October 12th CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 9:00am: Registration opens 10:30am: Opening Plenary: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Noon: Workshop Session I 1:45pm: Lunch 3:15pm: Workshop Session II 5:15pm: Workshop Session III 6:45pm: Dinner 8pm: Final Plenary: Turning the Tide: Taking on Bush's Wars at Home and Abroad 10pm: Party! SUNDAY: 10:30am Workshop Session 1 Noon: Lunch 1:30pm: Workshop Session 2 The Northeast Socialist Conference is sponsored by the International Socialist Organization More Info and Registration online at: www.nesocialistconference.net or Contact us Locally: 413.303.1385 or announce@isonoho.org"
20061028 "Taping of ""The Post-Constitution Era of U.S. History""" "September 28 at 11:00 AM in Greenfield Community College (GCC) TV Studio, there will be a taping of Guantanamo Attorney Buz Eisenbergs address on The Post-Constitution Era of U.S. History, followed by an open mike period during which anyone in attendance can comment on the importance of our constitution and threats we are facing to the rule of law."
20061028 "EYES WIDE OPEN ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA, Merion" "EYES WIDE OPEN ACROSS PENNSYLVANIA Beyond Fear - Toward Hope ""An Exhibit that speaks directly to our hearts and reminds us of the human cost of war."" Over 135 pairs of empty combat boots-tagged with the names of PA soldiers who have died in the current Iraq war- will be displayed, together with a visual representation of thousands of Iraqi civilians who have died during the conflict. Where: Merion Friends Meeting (Next to old General Wayne Inn- now Chabad Center) 615 Montgomery Ave., Merion - use Driveway across from Exxon Station Good weather: outdoors Inclement weather: Merion Activity Building When: Saturday, October 28, 2006, 11:00am-4:00pm 1:00pm Opening Ceremony followed by Reading of Names of fallen Soldiers and Iraqi civilians Sunday, October 29, 2006, 12:30-3:30pm 1:30pm Reading of Names Free and Open to the Public American Friends Service Committee www.eyes.afsc.org Merion Meeting Contact: Susan Campbell 610-664-7578 suspeace@aol.com"
20061028 BUILD the Left FIGHT the Right! "BUILD the Left FIGHT the Right! Northeast Socialist Conference October 28-29, 2006 NEW YORK CITY City College of New York * North Academic Center (NAC Building) * 138 th & Convent Ave Registration begins at 9am * $5 outside of NYC; $10 NYC; $20 solidarity www.nesocialistconference.net To Register Contact us Locally: 413.303.1385 or announce@isonoho.org Featuring: Anthony Arnove, Michele Bollinger, Paul D'Amato, Sam Farber, Toufic Haddad, Brian Jones, Deepa Kumar, Jennifer Roesch, Ahmed Shawki, Hadas Thier and Annie Zirin. Israel, fully backed by the United States, destroys an entire country in a war that shows that US imperial ambitions extend beyond Iraq to the entire Middle East. In the name of the ""war on terror"", racist lies are peddled about Arabs and Muslims and our civil liberties are stripped away. Politicians attack immigrants and call for ""securing the border"", giving confidence to far-right groups like the Minutemen to harass undocumented workers. All in the context of falling living standards for workers and growing class inequality. But these horrors are not without opposition. While the right-wing is taking advantage of this climate to offer their bigoted ""solutions"" to the crisis, millions of people reject the wars and the inequality, the lies and the racism. It was only 6 months ago, on May 1 st, that millions of immigrants took to the streets in the largest demonstrations in US history. When Israel invaded Lebanon, the Hezbollah-led resistance movement was able to stand up to the Goliath and force them to retreat. And many in the US began to draw the connections between the US, Israel, Iraq and the ""war on terror"", laying the basis for a new, principled anti-war movement. The potential exists to build an alternative, but our side needs a voice. Politicians across the spectrum are united in their attacks on the working-class at home and continuing wars abroad. If an opposition is to be built, it must be built from below. This means that our side needs ideas and strategies based on our own power and history. Socialist politics offer ideas that can help us to change the world. This year's Northeast Socialist Conference aims to provide space to debate and clarify strategies for change, learn from the history of previous struggles, and put forward a vision for the future. Join hundreds of activists, progressives and socialists for a conference that will address the key issues facing the Left today while also discussing how we can fight for a world free of the wars, racism and poverty that our society has produced. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************ PLENARIES: Morning: War, Poverty and Racism: The Case for Socialism Featuring Paul D'Amato, author of The Meaning of Marxism Evening : Resisting US Empire Featuring Anthony Arnove, author of Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal and Ahmed Shawki, editor of the International Socialist Review SATURDAY WORKSHOPS: The Chicano Power Movement * Labor's Giant Step: Class War in the 1930s * From Civil Rights to Black Power * The Rise and Fall of SDS in the 1960s * Capitalism, Slavery and the Origins of Racism * Are Prisons Necessary? * No to Racism: Fighting the Rise of Islamophobia * Marxism vs. Identity PoliticsHow Can We End Oppression? * Can the Democrats Be Reformed? * Resisting the Rise of the Right * Profiting off Borders: From NAFTA to Guest Worker Programs * Burning Down the HouseCapitalism and Global Warming * Venezuela and the Struggle for ""21st Century Socialism"" * Resisting GoliathLebanon and Palestine Confront Israel * Zionism: False Messiah * From the Zapatistas to ObradorThe Rebellion in Mexico * Should Progressive Support Intervention in Darfur? * When Workers Ran Society: The 1917 Russian Revolution * Lessons of the Iranian Revolution * The Marxist Theory of Imperialism * Reform or Revolution? * Power Greater than Horded GoldWhy Workers Can Change the World * Marxism vs. Anarchism * ""Don't Drive: Ride a Bike""The Politics of Lifestyle SUNDAY: CLASSES IN THE MARXIST TRADITION These meetings are meant to go into more depth about the theory, history and practice of the Marxist tradition. There will be recommended readings posted to the conference website for those wishing to attend. Engels and the Origins of the Family, Private Property and the State * Resisting ImperialismThe Right of Self-Determination * Is Cuba a Model for Socialism * Lenin's State and Revolution * Lenin's Theory of the Party * The Lost Revolution: Germany 1918-1923 * Maoism: Another Road to Revolution? * Marxist Economics Trotsky's Marxism * First Five Years of the Comintern: Revolutionary School of Strategy and Tactics * United Front vs. Popular Front * Karl Marx's Theory of Revolution ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** CONFERENCE DETAILS Saturday, October 28th & 29th City College, NAC Building, 137th St. & Convent Avenue 1/9 trains to 137th St., A/B/C/D trains to 145th Street Registration in NAC Ballroom: $5 for those outside NYC and $10 in NYC; $20 solidarity For more info: call (646) 452-8631 or email nyciso@hotmail.com Or visit http://www.nesocialistconference.net updates will be posted to the website To reserve free on-site childcare, please call by Thursday, October 12th CONFERENCE SCHEDULE SATURDAY: 9:00am: Registration opens 10:30am: Opening Plenary: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Noon: Workshop Session I 1:45pm: Lunch 3:15pm: Workshop Session II 5:15pm: Workshop Session III 6:45pm: Dinner 8pm: Final Plenary: Turning the Tide: Taking on Bush's Wars at Home and Abroad 10pm: Party! SUNDAY: 10:30am Workshop Session 1 Noon: Lunch 1:30pm: Workshop Session 2 The Northeast Socialist Conference is sponsored by the International Socialist Organization More Info and Registration online at: www.nesocialistconference.net or Contact us Locally: 413.303.1385 or announce@isonoho.org"
20061027 "BUILDING SMALL-SCALE COMMUNITY ECONOMIES, Northampton, MA" "BUILDING SMALL-SCALE COMMUNITY ECONOMIES Friday, October 27, 2006 7 pm, Media Educational Foundation, 60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA. How we can take steps in our daily lives towards creating self-sufficient community economies, presented by Kristin Brennan and Daniel Staub. Info: mailto:info@northamptoncommittee.org"
20061026 "WHAT IS HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANS ONE YEAR AFTER KATRINA? Northampton, MA" "WHAT IS HAPPENING IN NEW ORLEANS ONE YEAR AFTER KATRINA? Thursday, October 26, 2006 7 pm, First Churches, Main & Center Sts, Northampton, MA. Malik Rahim, a lifelong resident of New Orleans, former Black Panther, and Green Party member (former candidate for public office), met with friends in his kitchen last year as it became apparent that there was no government social contract post-Katrina. They resolved to find solutions to the devastation of so many lives, and COMMON GROUND was born. Common Ground Relief lives its motto ""SOLIDARITY NOT CHARITY."" Over the past year Common Ground has distributed food, water, clothing, and other necessities to poor people in the Ninth and Lower Ninth Wards of New Orleans. Malik will speak of the history and plans for the future - a future that we can participate in. See http://www.commongroundrelief.org. Info: Rick Last, mailto:r.last@comcast.net"
20061026 "RETHINKING MARXISM 2006, UMass, Amherst, MA" "RETHINKING MARXISM 2006 October 26-28, 2006 Univ of Massachusetss, Amherst, MA. 6th major international conference hosted by Rethinking Marxism, a journal of economics, culture, and society. Three plenary sessions will highlight some of the most pressing issues of our times, with keynote speakers who are theorists and activists: Imperialism and the Fantasies of Democracy; Rethinking Communism; The Power of the Left Media (with Liza Featherstone and Sut Jhally). Pre-register at a discounted rate by visiting http://www.rethinkingmarxism.com."
20061026 "RACE, GENDER AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, Mount Holyoke Coll, MA" "RACE, GENDER AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE Thursday, October 26, 2006 4 pm, 83 College St (Rt 116), S Hadley, MA. Giovanna Di Chiro, Mount Holyoke College Earth and Environment Dept, explores the ""Politics of Articulation"" linking environmental and feminist theories forged by environmental justice activists who identify the important intersections between ""reproductive"" and ""environmental"" issues. Included are examples of the ""Mothers Milk Project"" in the Akwesasne Mohawk community, community-based environmental health research in Louisianas petrochemical corridor, and the reproductive/environmental politics of Asian Communities for Reproductive Justice. Info: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc"
20061026 "PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT: A WEEK OF ACTION FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE, in Northeast USA, Oct" "PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT: A WEEK OF ACTION FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE October 25 - November 1 The problems haven't gone away, and neither have we! We, the Global Justice Revival Project, submit a call to action to activists in the Boston/Northeast area for a week of public action and community education around global justice. Resistance is fertile! Help us organize public actions against killer corporations and institutions in town like the WTO, McDonald's, and Coca-Cola, or organize something in your own community. ADD YOUR EVENT! List of planned actions and events below: ORGANIZING MEETING & SPOKESCOUNCIL Thursday, October 26 5:30 pm at Encuentro 5 33 Harrison Ave. (Chinatown/Downtown Crossing T) *We want respect for people, not profits *We want power for communities, not corporations *We want economic and environmental justice NOW, not later *We hope to bring back awareness of corporate globalization *We hope to link struggles for local justice and global justice *We hope to connect the global justice and anti-war movements *We hope to show solidarity with movements in the Global South What's in the works for Global Justice Week? (Education all week, actions for Oaxaca on Friday, actions against McDonald's & Coke on Saturday, and goodbye party to the WTO next Wednesday!) Wed. 10/25 Worker-Student Forum on the Right to Organize With a speakout by local security guards and janitors fighting for a union 7pm Harvard University Emerson Hall 305 Thurs. 10/26 Four Farmers Speak Out on What Fair Trade Means to Them A forum on fair trade, featuring small farmers from Ecuador, Ethiopia, Georgia State, and Massachusetts 7pm Also Harvard University Emerson Hall 210 Fri. 10/27 SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF OAXACA Movements for popular power in Oaxaca have come under attack from the Mexican state. On Friday, they are going on a general strike, and they have called for solidarity from people around the world. In Boston, join us for a public demonstration and picket lines in the morning and the afternoon! 11:30am and again at 4:00pm At the Mexican Consulate 20 Park Plaza Near the Common (Arlington T Stop) Then: Boston Critical Mass! 5:30pm Copley Square The revolution will not be motorized. Then: A Report Back from the Border Social Forum: On the Global Movement for Migrant Workers' Rights With Gabe Camacho and Kim Foltz (of Project Voz and Mass Global Action) 6:30 - 8:30 At Encuentro 5 33 Harrison Avenue SUNDAY 10/29 PEOPLE BEFORE PROFIT: TAKE ACTION AGAINST MCDONALD'S AND KILLER COKE! 12 Noon Meet at the McDonald's at 146 Tremont Street (across from the Park Street T) On the National Day of Action against McDonald's, called by the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, we will visit several McDonald's in Downtown Crossing to hold the corporation accountable for profiting from poverty, slavery, and the exploitation of Florida's migrant farmworkers. Then, at 1:30pm, we will march on the Coca-Cola-sponsored Intercollegiate Business Convention. Protest Killer Coke for its crimes against workers, communities and the earth, from Colombia to India, and in solidarity with the Coke workers who have just taken over their factories in Venezuela. 10/30 to 11/1 Organize, educate, agitate in your own community, campus, or workplace! 11/1 GOODBYE PARTY TO THE WTO Converge at 5pm 70 John F. Kennedy Street Cambridge (Harvard Square T) Leaders of the World Trade Organization say the WTO is on shaky ground, and we couldn't agree more. Join us for a goodbye party as the Director-General of the WTO, Pascal Lamy, comes to the Institute of Politics in Cambridge, MA to make his case and meet with corporate and government officials. Join us at 4pm for signmaking and props-making at 45 Mount Auburn Street. Then we will converge on the site of the event to throw the WTO a goodbye party it won't forget! It's the day after Halloween, so costumes are welcome. Plus, bring noisemakers, instruments, party hats, props, friends, affinity groups. Hope you'll join us for this week of action. The problems haven't gone away, and neither have we! United for Justice with Peace Coalition 55 Norfolk St. PO Box 390449 Cambridge, MA 02139 617-491-4857 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ forwarded by Michael Gould. To unsubscribe, send a note to: UJPSteering-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com"
20061025 "UMass RN Pre-Strike Rally, Shrewsbury, MA" "UMass RNs Set to Strike on October 26 at 6 a.m. Make A Stand Against Unnecessary Concessions Attend a Pre-Strike Rally - Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2006 at 7 pm Froshinn Club, 25 North Quinsigamond Ave., Shrewsbury, MA Join the Nurses on the Picket Line Outside the UMass Memorial Medical Center's University Campus on Oct. 26th or Any Day Throughout the Strike (directions to the hospital below) The 830 registered nurses at UMass Memorial/University campus have served notice on the hospital that they plan to go out on strike on October 26 at 6 a.m. The strike authorization was approved by 94 percent of those voting in late September the largest strike authorization vote in MNA history. After posting a record $94 million in profits in 2005 and projecting another $47 for 2006, the hospital is demanding a number of significant concessions-concessions the nurses believe compromise their ability to retain and recruit staff needed to deliver quality patient care at the region's only level one trauma center. Adding insult to injury, after demanding the concessions from the nurses, the hospital announced it awarded its CEO John O'Brien a 38 percent pay hike and that it intends to invest more than $68 million this year in capitol improvements. ""We reached a point where we have no other alternative,"" said Kathie Logan, RN, a nurse at UMMC and chairperson of the bargaining unit. ""No one wants a strike but management continues to demand major concessions at a time of record, and unprecedented, profits. Our members will not give back 25 years of gains when the institution is in its strongest financial position in its history."" Key issues in dispute include management's demand to delete the nurses' defined benefit pension plan for new employees; dramatically increase health insurance costs; reduce family medical leave benefits; and gut ""reduction in force language."" In addition the hospital is proposing to drastically cut the nurses' salary scale, which would increase the number of steps in the scale while reducing the top step from $49.86 to $46.16. The hospital's proposals would mean the nurses could lose as much as $8,000 per year in compensation, with some nurses losing more than $15,000. The nurses' pension is a benefit guaranteed to them under the law that allowed the privatization of UMMC in 1997. There is no justification for taking this away from the nurses. According to Logan, ""If the hospital has its way, patients will suffer as many of the most qualified and experienced nurses would leave for Boston where they would be paid as much as $10 per hour ($20,000 per year) more, with better benefits."" ""While the unit is in preparation for a strike, the negotiating committee is hoping that management will come to its senses and agree to our last and final proposal before the October 26 deadline,"" added Logan. Those nurses who wish to support the UMass nurses in their strike can do so in a number of ways, including joining them on their picket line, making a donation to their strike fund and/or by calling their CEO John O'Brien at 508-334-0100 to register your outrage. You can send donations to the UMass nurses' strike office, which is located in the new MNA Region 2 Headquarters, located at 365 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA 01604. To learn more about the strike and what you can do to help, visit the UMass nurses' Web page on the MNA Web site at http://www.massnurses.org http://www.massnurses.org/ Or call the strike office at 508-756-5800. ________________________________________________________________________"
20061025 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART Wednesday, October 25, 2006 6:30-7:45 pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor), Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst, MA. Fighting the Wal-Mart in Hadley and maybe in Greenfield, MA working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members fighting Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu Read the Wall Street Journal story about Wal-Mart resistance (http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06269/724899-28.stm) Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (http://www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (http://www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (http://www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 413-732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com. Check out http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20061025 "LIZA FEATHERSTONE, Anit-corp Student Movement, Amherst, MA" "LIZA FEATHERSTONE Wednesday, October 25, 2006 8 pm, Paino Room, Earth Sciences Building, Amherst College, Rt 116, Amherst, MA. Journalist Liza Featherstone (www.thenation.com/directory/bios/liza_featherstone), author of ""Students Against Sweatshops: the Making of a Movement"" and ""Selling Women Short: The Landmark Battle For Workers' Rights At Wal-Mart"", will discuss the anti-corporate student movement from Nike to Wal-Mart. Info, directions: 207-272-4063, mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu."
20061025 "STRATEGIC NONVIOLENCE, DIscussion with Anika Binnendijk, Cambridge, MA" "Gandhi Circles: STRATEGIC NONVIOLENCE WHEN: Today, Wednesday, October 25, at 7:00 p.m. All are welcome. WHAT: Continue our discussion of strategic nonviolence, with Anika Binnendijk as resource person. Anika is a PhD candidate at Tufts U, with experience in nonviolent action in Serbia's and Ukraine's popular actions for democratic elections. We will consider planned nonviolent movements and action against corporate rule, as well as ongoing struggles such as the popular rebellion in Oaxaca, Mexico. WHERE: Cambridge Friends Meeting, 5 Longfellow Park (10-minute walk from Harvard Square T station, west on Brattle St.), Cambridge. Refreshments. SPONSOR: Boston-Cambridge Alliance for Democracy. For information, phone Dave Lewit at 617-266-8687. View and/or copy the above materials, including discussion questions, at www.NewEnglandAlliance.org .."
20061025 "Film: Peace-making in Columbia, Shelburne Falls, MA" "4th week in film series on Active Nonviolence: at Arms Library, Shelburne Falls, MA ""In the Company of Fear"" follows members of Peace Brigades International in their courageous work of providing unarmed ""protective accompaniment"" to peasant leaders and human-rights activists in war-ravaged Columbia who daily risk assassination by the warring parties. The film explores the international communitys role in generating and deterring terror. 52 min. For info, call 624-8858 or 625-9708."
20061024 "WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE WORKERS RIGHTS BOARD (WRB) & COMMITTEE, Springfield, MA" "WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE WORKERS RIGHTS BOARD (WRB) & COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7-8:30pm, Pioneer Valley CLC, 640 Page Blvd, Springfield, MA. Coming off its very informative June 22 hearing on So-Called Non-Profit Employers, members of the Western Mass WRB will meet with their support committee to plan next steps. Want to help? Contact: Irene Kimball, mailto:kimball69@charter.net."
20061024 An Evening with Nobel Peace Laureate Wangari Maathai "Planting Peace: An Evening with Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai Join Bostons Urban Forest Coalition (BUFC) for an inspiring evening with 2004 Nobel Peace Laureate Dr. Wangari Maathai. The first environmentalist & first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, Dr. Maathai will share her message of empowerment and hope for the future through the simple steps of planting and protecting trees in our communities. At Bostons historic Faneuil Hall, 7:30 pm. VIP Reception and Ticket (in Reserved Seating section)- $175 General Admission Ticket - $75 Corporate and Individual Sponsorships available. Visit www.bostonforest.org, email classic.pr@verizon.net, or call 508-698-6810. Bostons Urban Forest Coalition (BUFC): USDA Forest Service; Boston Parks and Recreation Department; Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation; Mass GIS; Mapping Sustainability; DotWell; UMass Extension; Franklin Park Coalition; Boston Department of Neighborhood Development; Urban Ecology Institute; Boston Natural Areas Network; and Urban Natural Resources Institute."
20061024 "NINTH ANNUAL EQBAL AHMAD LECTURE, Hampshire Coll, Amherst, MA" "NINTH ANNUAL EQBAL AHMAD LECTURE Tuesday, October 24, 2006 4 pm, Robert Crown Center, Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst, MA. Judith Butler, Prof of Comparative Literature and Rhetoric at the Univ of California, Berkeley, on ""Universality and its Paradoxes: Hidden Histories of Post-Zionism"". Info: Margaret Cerullo, mailto: mcerullo@hampshire.edu"
20061024 "HAMPSHIRE-FRANKLIN CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL, Northampton, MA" "HAMPSHIRE-FRANKLIN CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL Tuesday, October 24, 2006 (Fourth Tuesdays) 7:30 pm, McDonald House, next to Roundhouse Plaza, intersection of Conz St, Clark Av, & Old South St, Northampton, MA. (Enter via rear.) Community and labor activist guests are welcome, but call Maureen Carney, 413-739-8550, mailto:mcarney@massaflcio.org."
20061021 "WESTERN MASS HEALTH CARE PUBLIC HEARING, Holyoke, MA" "WESTERN MASS HEALTH CARE PUBLIC HEARING Saturday, October 21, 2006 1-4pm, The Forum Auditorium, Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Ave, Holyoke, MA. (Map: http://www.hcc.mass.edu/html/Banner_Pages/People_places/Campus_map.html). Representative John Olver will Chair. Former Northampton Mayor Mary Ford will moderate. This is a very important community hearing. If you would like to help, please contact Jon Weissman, 413-737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20061020 "SIR! NO SIR! Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA" "Friday, October 20th SIR, NO SIR! A film documentary presented by Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA 7:00 pm Nacul Center, 592 Main St., Amherst, MA (fully accessible) At the corners of No. Whitney and Main Streets, 1/2 mi. east of downtown. In the 1960s an anti-war movement emerged that altered history -- not on college campuses -- this movement was in barracks and on aircraft carriers. It flourished in army stockades, navy brigs and in the dingy towns that surround military bases. It penetrated elite military colleges like West Point. It spread throughout the battlefields of Vietnam. A movement no one expected, 100s went to prison and 1,000s into exile. By 1971 it had infested the entire armed services. Yet today few people know of the GI movement against the Vietnam war. Sir! No Sir! is one documentary no to miss. 1) Reveals the history of the GI movement through the stories of the participants; 2) Reveals the explosion of defiance that the movement gave birth to with never-before-seen archival material; 3) Explores the profound impact the movement had on the military and the war; and 4) Tells the story of how and why the GI Movement has been erased from the public memory. (90 min.) Wide Angle films is open to the public. These community films are the 1st and 3rd Friday of every month. There is no admission fee. Donations are gratefully accepted. Sponsored by SAGE, American Friends Service Committee and Traprock Peace Center. For more information please call: 413-256-1760 WIDE-ANGLE FILMS -offering a wider view of the world- These videos about global and national issues seldom seen in the U.S. media. Discussions follow films. Amherst area residents who provide this forum encourage new members to join us."
20061019 "FILM: 911 MYSTERIES PART 1: DEMOLITIONS, Northampton, MA" "FREE FILM: 911 MYSTERIES PART 1: DEMOLITIONS Thursday, October 19, 2006 7 pm, Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA. Part of Western Mass 9/11 Truth Alliance meeting. Other meetings: Thursdays November 16 and December 14 at MEF - will often include screenings of films that provide visual and scientific evidence for controlled demolition (including building # 7, untouched by the airplanes). Info: mailto:WesternMass911Truth@yahoo.com Visit http://www.911weknow.com/911-mysteries-movie.html."
20061018 "VALLEY FREE RADIO GENERAL MEETING, Northampton, MA" "VALLEY FREE RADIO GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (Third Wednesdays) 6:30 pm, Media Education Foundation (MEF) Community Room, 60 Masonic St, Northampton, MA - please call to confirm location. A project of the MEF, Valley Free Radio, WXOJ, is a volunteer-run community radio station, sited in Florence, broadcasting at 103.3 FM. Please come fragrance-free to make meeting accessible to members with multiple chemical sensitivity and other allergies. Info: 584-1160, mailto:info@valleyfreeradio.org, http://www.valleyfreeradio.org/"
20061018 "PIONEER VALLEY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL, Springfield, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (Third Wednesdays) 7 pm, AFL-CIO Hall, 640 Page Blvd, near corner of Osborne Terrace, across the street from the old Westinghouse, Springfield, MA. Community and labor activist guests are welcome. Please contact 413-732-7970, mailto:unionyes@pvaflcio.org; www.pvaflcio.org."
20061018 "MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL, Springfield, MA" "MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL - GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER October 18, 2006 (Third Wednesdays) 2 pm, Keystone Woods Grayson House, 936 Grayson Drive, Springfield, MA (413-426-9868) MSAC tackles vital issues, including single payer health care and prescription drug price relief, including adding Rx coverage to Medicare and stopping Medicare privatization and how to get prescriptions filled in Canada. No age requirement! For info or a ride: Clodo Concepcion, 413-783-4807, mailto:clodo@the-spa.com, or Patricia Moss, 413-734-7381."
20061018 "ELMS COLLEGE: ONE HUMAN FAMILY SERIES: IRISH IMMIGRANTS, Chicopee, MA" "ELMS COLLEGE SOLIDARITY: ONE HUMAN FAMILY SERIES: IRISH IMMIGRANTS Wednesday, October 18, 2006 291 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA (413-594-2761) Solidarity Dinner, Film & Speaker: Mary Dooley 4:30-7 pm, traditional Irish dinner, Mary Dooley College Center Dining Hall, Elms. 7 pm, film, Berchmans Hall, Veritas Auditorium. In America - Jim Sheridans Academy-award nominated 2003 film - tells a deeply poignant tale of a poor Irish family searching for a better life in present-day America. Lena Deevy, Exec Dir, and Abby Colbert, Immigration Attorney, from the Irish Immigration Center in Boston, will speak following the film. Info: http://www.elms.edu/about solidarityevents.htm."
20061018 "ART EXHIBIT & TALK: ""CHILDREN OF DARFUR: SURVIVING GENOCIDE"", Shelburne Falls, M" "ART EXHIBIT & TALK: ""CHILDREN OF DARFUR: SURVIVING GENOCIDE"" October 2 thru 18 Arms Library, Main & Bridge Sts, Shelburne Falls, MA. Children's crayon drawings collected by Dr. Jerry Erhlich, Doctors Without Borders. Donations from this event go to these tireless relief medical workers. Sudanese activists Magda Ahmed and Mohamed Ibrahim will talk about the current situation in Darfur on October 18 at 7pm. Children are invited to make drawings for children in Darfur from 6 to 7pm. NICHOLAS KRISTOF ON WOMEN IN DARFUR Tuesday October 3: 6:30pm, Johnson Chapel, Amherst College (east side of the big inner circle of the college), Rt 116 at Rt 9, Amherst, MA. TIME TO PROTECT Thursday October 5: Western Massachusetts Darfur Coalition invites us to join them and people across the US on for a day of fasting or giving up a luxury item visit http://www.timetoprotect.org. Info: 413-687-8036, mailto:revisionary@comcast.net."
20061018 "ALLIANCE FOR INJURED WORKERS, Springfield, MA" "ALLIANCE FOR INJURED WORKERS October 18, 2006 (Third Wednesdays) 4-6 pm, First Congregational Church, 20 Lathrop St, W Springfield, MA. Unique organization run by injured workers for injured workers. (No perfume or cologne please; some members suffer from chemical sensitivity due to workplace injury. ) Ask for your FREE copy of ""Injured Workers Survival Guide"". Info: 413-827-0643 or 413-731-0760, mailto:comphurts@aol.com; http://www.afiw.org"
20061018 "Films: ""Pastors for Peace"" & ""Prisoners of Conscience"", Shelburne Falls, MA" "3rd week in film series on Active Nonviolence: at Arms Library, Shelburne Falls, MA ""Whos Afraid of the Little Yellow School Bus?"" the dramatic story of a ""Pastors for Peace"" Caravan to Cuba, in which ""caravanistas"" from all over the U.S., led by the charismatic Rev. Lucius Walker, fast for 23 days before being allowed to cross the U.S. border into Mexico. 30 min. AND, ""Convictions: Prisoners of Conscience""about the annual pilgrimage by thousands of nonviolent protesters to the gates of Ft. Benning, GA, in an effort to close the Pentagons notorious ""school"" where Latin American soldiers learn torture and assassination. 22 min. For info, call 624-8858 or 625-9708."
20061017 "THOMAS PAINE: ENLIGHTENMENT & REVOLUTION, Book signing, S. Hadley, MA" "Tuesday October 17 THOMAS PAINE: ENLIGHTENMENT, REVOLUTION, & THE BIRTH OF MODERN NATIONS 7 pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, South Hadley, MA Craig Nelson will read and sign his new book on Tom Paine. A founder of both the USA and the French Republic, the creator of the phrase the United States of America, and author of some of the most important books of the 18th century, including The Age of Reason, Common Sense, and Rights of Man, Thomas Paine is perhaps the least well known of the founding fathers - even though almost every issue he raised is still at issue in our own times; almost every argument in which he engaged is still being argued more than two hundred years later. Co-sponsored by the Thomas Paine Friends. http://www.thomaspainefriends.org 413-534-7307 or 800-540-7307; http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html"
20061017 "PIONEER VALLEY CUBA SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE, Northampton, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY CUBA SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE Tuesday, October 17, 2006 (Third Tuesdays) 7 pm, First Churches, Main & Center St, Northampton, MA. Preparing for next year's Pastors for Peace Caravan. Obtaining a van that can be driven as part of the Caravan and then contributed to the people of Cuba. Raising funds for contributions of humanitarian aid to Cuba. Hosting the Caravan. Encouraging folks in the Pioneer Valley community to join the Caravan next July. Educating about the realities of Cuban society and experience and the threats that the US government continues to present to Cuban autonomy and sovereignty. Educating about The Cuban Five with the hope of increased advocacy for their release. Sharing examples of Cuba's cultural achievements in the realm of music, dance, literature, and cinema. Info: Liz, 413-625-9543, or Paki, 413-585-9314."
20061017 Valleywide Spokescouncil "In these perilous times of failed government, a threatened environment, and widespread injustice, it is imperative that We the People band together to reinvent our communities. There are numerous independent organizations located in the Pioneer Valley. In our quest to link-up and connect these many organizations into one cohesive body of commitment, solidarity and action (at least sometimes!) we are now inviting up to three representatives of every single group of 20 or more people to belong to this new, exciting alliance. Operating with consensus decision making authority, our goal is to help create a critical mass of power around important issues of genuine concern to us all. The Valleywide Spokescouncil seeks to be a viable agent for significant change! The emphasis of this council will be less on research and more on discussion of planning for specific action-oriented outcomes. What are the major problems we wish to correct? What are the significant solutions we desire to create? How many people will it take to succeed? How do we cooperate with these other groups so we all get our goals for peace, justice and equality met? In brief, the Valleywide Spokescouncil seeks to mobilize hundreds of representatives and tens of thousands of people, all focused like one laser beam on specific goals of our choosing. We believe that consolidated action can and will result in significant success. Aren't you ready to win a few? At this point we are primarily discussing and organizing around increasing the number of representatives in the Spokescouncil, since we are committed to acting only with the consensus of the critical mass needed to assure success on a project, or set of projects. However, at the first three gatherings we couldn't resist brainstorming! Some examples of exciting possible actions we could take together are: creating sustainable local farming, creating affordable housing for all, creating universal health care, creating intentional communities, creating a regional bio-mass plant, creating a ""shared bank of hours"" based on equal trade and bartered services, stopping Wallmart, stopping the war, and stopping Vermont Yankee. Please join with us by sending a representative, or two, or three to our next meeting on Tuesday Evening, October 17 South Meeting Room Bangs Community Center 70 Boltwood Walk Downtown Amherst from 7 to 9 Spokescouncils will be held monthly, on the third Tuesday when possible, in Amherst. The November council is November 21, same time and place. Let's work together on some of the many things we agree upon to help create what we truly need and want right now. We encourage you to visit us at our web site www.valleywidespokescouncil.net. Please RSVP or ask questions of us here at timbabwe1@aol.com. Or phone Tim with questions at (413) 559-1656. We look forward to meeting you all and remain with respect and exciting anticipation, Sandra, Tim, Sanford and Lois PS: ~We hope to soon offer other opportunities for group representatives to meet together to connect, build trust, have fun, dream, plan, organize etc. In order to facilitate all this, we are asking for contributions of all kinds, including places for the council to meet, food for the councilors, help with the web site, grants for staff, printing, supplies, etc. At this point we are just volunteers with a dream and a plan and very little free time to give. We need and want the full participation of everyone who cares. Let us know if you can help. ~If you do not yet have a group of 20 to represent, you may still attend, but you may not block consensus. ~Though we had hoped to expand to Springfield over the summer, we have found that, for now, given our limited resources, we need to work from one place at a consistent time monthly. We are willing to help start, facilitate or connect with other groups doing similar work anyplace we can! ~Thanks to Doug for drafting this letter!"
20061017 "FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE COALITION, Northampton, MA" "FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE COALITION Tuesday, October 17, 2006 (Third Tuesdays) 7 pm (6:45 pm socializing), Lathrop Village Community Room, Shallow Brook Drive, off Bridge Rd, Northampton, MA. Organizing for the Mass. Health Care Trust Fund Bill. Info: Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, PO Box 3011, Amherst MA 01004, 413-586-0345, mailto:markham@crocker.com or mailto:franko1810@aol.com. The Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund Bill calls for a universal health care system, providing universal access, a comprehensive range of physical and mental health benefits, choice of provider, quality, unified financing and cost controls, accountable governance, and stability. A Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund will be a single-payer of all health care costs, statewide. Details of the Bill, action ideas: MASS-CARE, 800-383-1973, mailto:masscare@aol.com, http://www.masscare.org."
20061016 "WMass NOW, Northampton, MA" "WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS NOW Monday, October 16, 2006 7-9 pm, Forbes Library downstairs meeting room, 20 West St, Northampton MA. National Organization for Women is getting active on emergency contraception, sexual violence, trafficking in women and girls, wage equality, lesbian rights, and more! Info: 413-586-3192, http://www.now.org."
20061016 "Seymour Hersh and Scott Ritter Speak at New York Society for Ethical Culture, Co" "Seymour Hersh and Scott Ritter Monday, October 16, 2006 New York Society for Ethical Culture 7:00 PM (doors open 6:30) Concert Hall Join former UN Special Commission weapons inspector Scott Ritter, author of Iraq Confidential and Target Iran (Nation Books) and Pulitzer Prize-winning New Yorker journalist Seymour Hersh, for a discussion on the Bush administrations secret plans for the next front in the War on Terror. Find out why Ritteran early and outspoken critic of the war in Iraqbelieves that in the case of Iran, we are seeing history repeat itself."" A book signing with Ritter and Hersh will follow the event. Admission: free. Suggested donation: $15. Cosponsored by The New York Society for Ethical Culture, Democrats.com, and the Public Concern Foundation. http://www.nysec.org/"
20061016 REVOKE LICENSE OF VT YANKEE NUCLEAR REACTOR with Bread & Puppet Performance and "REVOKE THE OPERATING LICENSE OF THE VT YANKEE NUCLEAR REACTOR Monday, October 16, 2006 at 9 am Noon, Entergy Headquarters, Old Ferry Road, N Brattleboro VT. ""Bread & Puppet"" parade through Brattleboro starts at the Brattleboro Memorial Hospital at 9 am (exit 1 off I-91). Walk through town to Entergy headquarters (exit 3 off I-91). Bread and Puppet Band and performance at 11:30 am at Entergy headquarters. There will be civil disobedience because: The granting of a 20% increase in the power output from this aging and fragile reactor, and the granting of ever higher levels of nuclear waste storage on the Vernon site, represent a clear, immediate, and completely unacceptable threat to life as we know it in Vermont and the surrounding region. Yet such permission was granted in spite of years of hearings, legal appeals, letter-writing, legislative lobbying, and public protest. Our governmental safe-guards of the public good have been corrupted by a corporate and pro-nuclear bias in the administrative branches of our governments in both Montpelier and Washington. This placement of corporate profit over the health, well-being, and security of an entire region is untenable and unconscionable. While Entergy stock-holders look to make several million dollars in increased profits due to the uprate, the unmitigated terror, environmental destruction, and economic collapse caused by a breach, accidental or intentional, in the reactor would cause great suffering and billions of dollars in damages. There is no viable plan for the evacuation, medical emergency, and environmental disaster in the wake of such a reactor or waste storage breach. We have renewable alternatives to Vermont Yankee power right now that could replace that power if strong action was taken. Wind, solar, tidal, geothermal, biomass, and efficiency technologies are proven effective and are creating thousands of jobs. All serious energy analysts understand that they are the future, not only for a sustainable planetary ecology but also for a stable global economy that yields both wealth and jobs. And the mining of uranium to feed the reactor causes great harm to Native American communities where it is extracted, and the storage of wastes in largely African American communities harms that populace as well, perpetuating a form of economic racism we can no longer tolerate. The nuclear fuel cycle is irrevocably linked with the production and proliferation of nuclear weapons in a world already threatened by enough such weapons to destroy it many times over. Those wishing to join the civil disobedience action must receive non-violent CD training and join an affinity group. For civil disobedience training session in Massachusetts please call 413-339-5781. Info: Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance and Citizens Awareness Network, 413-339-5781, mailto:CAN@ nukebusters.org."
20061016 "OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: MENOPAUSE, Amherst, MA" "OUR BODIES, OURSELVES: MENOPAUSE Monday, October 16, 2006 7 pm, Food for Thought Books, 106 N Pleasant St, Amherst, MA. An Evening with Judy Norsigian, co-founder of the Boston Women's Health Book Collective. For decades, women have found the most honest and up-to-date information about women's health issues in the trusted Our Bodies, Ourselves. Now the famous nonprofit Boston Women's Health Book Collective has released Our Bodies, Ourselves: MENOPAUSE, which offers trustworthy guidance to women who are expecting or currently experiencing menopause. In addition to the physical and emotional aspects of menopause, the book examines the social and political circumstances in which millions of US women experience this transition and explores the ways that ageism, sexism, and the medicalization of menopause affect women's experiences. Info: 413-545-0883 or 413-253-5432."
20061016 "Sentencing Hearing, Solidarity with Attorney Lynne Stewart! NYC 10AM" "October 16 Sentencing at 10AM No further adjournments. Courtroom of Judge John G. Koeltl 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 12B New York, NY (Changes are usulally posted at http://www.lynnestewart.org/ ) See an article that will help you speak up about Lynne Stewart's case. Songs, poetry, rallies, letters to the editor are needed to curtail the devastation of our civil liberties, including the right to legal defense against prosecution by a government that works to silence dissent. SEE: http://www.resistinc.org/newsletter/issues/2006/02/levasseur.html ""Legal Steps to Fascism, Threats to Legal Counsel Posed by Lynne Stewart Conviction, by Pat Levasseur ""When attorney Lynne Stewart was convicted last year on charges of aiding terrorism, the court acted out of fear, and the resulting implications for both Lynne and the legal system in which she worked so hard are indeed frightening. In charging Lynne, the government stretched her conversations with a reporter into serious, felony charges, even though not a single act of violence has ever resulted from her actions and there is no evidence of intent to cause any. Despite this, she now faces 30 years in prison. And her convictionas well as the legal maneuvers and restrictions that made it possiblethreaten to restrict legal protection within the courts. of the dangerous and continued erosion of fundamental civil liberties for all Americans in a post-9/11 era dominated by fear and suspicion. ..."" ALSO of NOTE: Sunday, October 15 From 4 until 7pm. Rally for Lynne Stewart Riverside Church South Hall New York City"
20061015 "WAR TAX RESISTANCE MEETING, Monthly, Third Sundays." "Third Sunday of each month, 4-6pm, Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters (PVWTR) To find out meeting location and directions call PVWTR at 413.773.5188"
20061015 "Rally for Lynne Stewart - DEFEND the Rights of Legal DEFENDERS, NYC 4PM" "Sunday, October 15 From 4 until 7pm. Rally for Lynne Stewart Riverside Church South Hall New York City October 16 Sentencing at 10AM No further adjournments. Courtroom of Judge John G. Koeltl 500 Pearl Street, Courtroom 12B (if changed will post) New York, NY ""Legal Steps to Fascism Threats to Legal Counsel Posed by Lynne Stewart Conviction by Pat Levasseur When attorney Lynne Stewart was convicted last year on charges of aiding terrorism, the court acted out of fear, and the resulting implications for both Lynne and the legal system in which she worked so hard are indeed frightening. In charging Lynne, the government stretched her conversations with a reporter into serious, felony charges, even though not a single act of violence has ever resulted from her actions and there is no evidence of intent to cause any. Despite this, she now faces 30 years in prison. And her convictionas well as the legal maneuvers and restrictions that made it possiblethreaten to restrict legal protection within the courts. of the dangerous and continued erosion of fundamental civil liberties for all Americans in a post-9/11 era dominated by fear and suspicion. ... (See the complete article at http://www.resistinc.org/newsletter/issues/2006/02/levasseur.html"
20061015 "NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT FALL PARTY, Holyoke, MA" "NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT FALL PARTY Sunday, October 15, 2006 5-8:30 pm, The Log Cabin, Route 141 West, Holyoke, MA. With the Senates passage of $70 billion in new war spending, the total amount allocated or spent on the Iraq War has reached $378 billion. Breakdowns of what the Iraq War would cost each state, congressional district, and hundreds of cities can be found in NPP's state-level publication Cost of Iraq War Rises Higher Each publication also provides the number of US soldiers killed and wounded from each state and a summary presentation of how the Iraq War has undermined US national security. Visit http://nationalpriorities.org/iraqwarcost. NPP shows how federal tax and spending policies impact local communities and states. Helping people understand and participate in the federal decisions that affect their daily lives. Info: Phil Korman, 413-584-9556, mailto:philk@nationalpriorities.org, http://www.nationalpriorities.org."
20061014 "STRADDLING CLASS, Amherst, MA" "Saturday October 14 9:30am-4pm, Pioneer Valley Cohousing, Amherst. Straddling Class: Reconciling our Blue-Collar Upbringing and the White-Collar World We Now Inhabit is a Class Action workshop for folks raised poor or working class who have moved up the class spectrum. Get help negotiating the minefield crossover from the blue-collar world to the white-collar world. Share your experiences of class with others who may have similar experiences. And share a potluck lunch and lots of fun! Facilitated by Felice Yeskel, Director of Class Action. $20-$60 sliding scale (dont let the cost keep you from coming, give a call). Info: 413-585-9709, mailto:info@classism.org, http://www.classism.org"
20061014 "FIVE RIVERS COUNCIL, Greenfield, MA" "Inaugural GatheringOctober 14, 2006 1 7pm, Four Rivers Charter School, Greenfield What is the Five Rivers Council? We are organizing regular gatherings for the greater Greenfield area based on a shared vision of what is needed to create a Healthy, Equitable, and Sustainable Community, for ourselves and future generations. Our intention is to celebrate the important, innovative work that is happening within our community, integrate and support local efforts, and acknowledge the obstacles and challenges we still face. We hope this council will help overcome the isolation and fragmentation we sometimes feel, while inspiring us to work together for the common good. The primary purposes of the Council are: To draw together people from all walks of life who share a vision of local cooperative community. To exchange information, ideas, joys, frustrations, and needs about our on-going work. To inspire, invigorate and empower each other. To clarify the guiding principles of our common vision of a healthy, sustainable and equitable community. To build and strengthen true community through the bonds of active, effective, democratic cooperation and joyous celebration. To initiate what will be a living long-range process spanning many years. The Five Rivers Council ""mission statement"" ""The mission of the Five Rivers Council is to integrate and facilitate the progress of the many individuals and groups in our region that are striving to build a healthy, equitable, and sustainable community. Through creative, inspired, and open participatory gatherings that honor our diverse traditions, the Council will celebrate the innovative work underway in our area, address the difficult challenges we face, facilitate cooperative new activities, and be a regular and evolving forum to serve the common good."" The building blocks of a healthy, equitable, and sustainable community Our process should support a cooperative, nurturing spirit that works in essential areas that include but are not limited to the following. Food and Agriculture Education Energy and Transportation Local Economy, Jobs, and Income Shelter and Housing Mediation and Conflict Resolution Environmental Quality and Protection Emergency Preparedness and Response Health Care Arts and Recreation Media and Communications Land Use and Resource Management The Three Realities Our envisioning of this council takes into account three realities that we will address simultaneously. These include the current state of our community, the ideal community we wish to create, and a ""what if"" scenario. This last one encompasses potential disasters that could cause our region to become temporarily or permanently self-reliant. Who and what the Council is We envision the Council to be comprised of everyone who attends a Council gathering. Organized yet flexible, the Council gatherings are intended as wide open, participatory, and inclusive. Decisions that come out of a Council gathering will pertain to local projects and initiatives that those attending have decided to undertake. A Council Planning Group has been meeting monthly to refine the Five Rivers Council idea and to plan this inaugural Council Gathering. All are welcome to attend these meetings and anyone who has attended at least two previous meetings is welcome to take part in decision-making. We also have a Coordinating Committee that meets once or twice between the monthly Planning Group meetings, and it, too, is open to anyone whos interested. Our intention for the inaugural Council Gathering This will be the first of many such future gatherings. We aim to make this a creative, participatory event that invites you to bring your own thoughts and dreams or initiatives that youre excited or curious about. We will also hear from people and groups already involved with various innovative responses to the challenges of our times. Together we will share an afternoon of visioning and networking to create the future of our Franklin County community. The day will end with an optional dinner of good, locally-grown food and a fun program of entertainment. This event will be free and open to all. When and Where The inaugural gathering of the Five Rivers Council will take place on Saturday, October 14th from 1 7 pm at the Four Rivers Charter School, 248 Colrain Road in Greenfield. This is an excellent facility for both indoor and outdoor meeting possibilities. A website is now under construction for the Council and the event. For further information and to register for this event, please go to www.fiveriverscouncil.org or call 413-367-9673"
20061014 "CREATING A HEALTHY, EQUITABLE & SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY, Greenfield, MA" "Five Rivers Council Inaugural Gathering: Creating a Healthy, Equitable and Sustainable Community Saturday, October 14, 2006, 1 - 7 pm FOUR RIVERS CHARTER SCHOOL 248 Colrain Road Greenfield, MA Come share an afternoon of visioning and networking to create the future for our Frankin County community. Attendees will meet at 1:00 pm at the school and at 7:00 will end the gathering with a dinner together. The Five Rivers Council is organizing regular gatherings for the greater Greenfield area based on a shared vision of what is needed to create a Healthy, Equitable, and Sustainable Community, for ourselves and future generations. Its intention is to celebrate the important, innovative work that is happening within our community, integrate and support local efforts, and acknowledge the obstacles and challenges we still face. This council will hopefully overcome the isolation and fragmentation people sometimes feel and inspire folks to work together for the common good. Admission is free and open to the public. For further information and to REGISTER please go to: http://www.fiverivercouncil.org Or call 413-367-9673"
20061014 COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Holyoke. MA Community Farm "COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Make a Difference by Donating Your Time One Saturday This Fall. 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040 Nuestras Races, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development in Holyoke through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment and which runs a network of community gardens, economic development and youth programs throughout downtown Holyoke. It is an exciting time for us, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done! We are relying heavily on the help of volunteers like you to make the Tierra de Oportunidades farm all that it has the potential to be. Tierra de Oportunidades farm is helping community members with agricultural experience start up commercial farms. We recently acquired 26 more acres of land that will include 8 new farms, nature trails, an outdoor stage, a farm stand and more! Furthermore, the land will be a safe and beautiful location for cultural events and community gatherings This fall we have set up 4 workdays at the site, open to any and all who would like to be a part of the wonderful work we are doing. Feel free to check out our website for pictures and more info: www.nuestras-raices.org Saturday, September 9th Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, October 14th Saturday, November 4th On these days, volunteers from the community will work with our staff on a number of projects, including: Putting up fencing Building a beautiful tree house/stage in our farm site festival area Clearing (by hand) invasive species of plants and replanting with native fruits, nuts, berries and flowers, Moving a donated 100 year-old historic barn to our site, saving it from being demolished Working on the farm is an incredibly rewarding experience, and makes a huge impact on the work that we are doing at Nuestras Races to improve quality of life in our community economically, environmentally, and culturally. The work will all be done at the farm site: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040. For directions, more info or to sign up for any of the workdays, please call us at the office at (413) 535-1789, or send an E-Mail to Eric Toensmeier at erict@nuestras-raices.org"
20061014 "ARLINGTON EAST, Commemoration, Cape Cod National Seashore, MA" "ARLINGTON EAST, CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE, OCTOBER 13/14, 2006 Sponsored by: Cape Codders for Peace and Justice and Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter As the Iraq War continues into the fourth year, we are anguished and outraged at the actions of our government which put our troops in harms way by invading and occupying the country of Iraq which had neither weapons of mass destruction nor involvement in 9/11. The US military dead rises towards 2700 with over 18, 000 wounded and tens of thousands of Iraqi citizens killed. On Saturday, October 14th, Cape Codders for Peace and Justice and Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter plan a day of action by building 'Arlington East' on Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham, MA to memorialize those who have died in Iraq. Similar to 'Arlington West' in Santa Monica, CA and 'Arlington South' in Crawford, TX, grave markers will represent each American soldier who has been killed in Iraq. The tremendous Iraqi death toll will also be memorialized. An interdenominational service will be held at noon on the beach. A public program with speakers from Gold Star Families for Peace, Veterans for Peace, and Iraq Veterans Against The War will be held Friday evening, October 13, at Nauset High School, Eastham. The purpose of this project is to make the consequences of war real and to allow people to express their grief, respect, and thoughts. We believe that humanity can and must rise above violence to build a world of justice and peace for all peoples. We are in need of volunteers and funding. We will do our best to provide housing and hospitality. Cosponsoring groups include Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Code Pink, and American Friends Service Committee Cape Cod Chapters. mailto:ccpj@earthlink.net Cape Codders for Peace and Justice PO Box 514 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 http://www.capecodpeaceandjustice.org http://www.veteransforpeace.org"
20061014 "GILL FALL FESTIVAL, Gill, MA" "14th Annual Gill Fall Festival and Craft Fair October 14 - 15, 2006 10 am - 4 pm, Old Riverside School on Rte 2, Gill, MA Free Rain or Shine! Featuring a variety of fine crafts, demonstrations, food concessions, and youth activites. Visitors are also welcome to visit the Gill Historical Museum located at the school."
20061013 "Vigil at Walter Reed Hospital, Every Friday 7-9 PM" "Vigil at Walter Reed Hospital Every Friday 7-9 PM For all the soldiers inside that were maimed in the imperial war Walter Reed Vigil From the Organizers of the Vigil: Status Report About forty participants showed up for the vigil on Friday evening, Sept. 22. Thanks are due to all. It is a tribute to the reality that many of us in the Peace Movement will not forget our brothers and sisters in the armed services, those wounded during their service and those still deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was a spirited night at the vigil. Many of the participants this Friday were in Washington for the Camp Democracy and Declaration of Peace events. We continue to receive enthusiastic support from people driving by and neighborhood people. We know there are still some people who misunderstand the Walter Reed Vigil. We invite those people to attend the vigil any Friday evening to see the truth. We are not the blood-dancing ogres some writers depict us to be. There is a reason why the recovering soldiers and staff at Walter Reed appreciate our presence, and there is a reason why the Bush Administration wants us to go away. Why are our sisters and brothers in the Peace Movement hostile to our Vigil? Those who connect Code Pink with the vigil should understand that while Code Pink activists played a big role at the start, and some continue to participate actively in the Vigil, the Walter Reed Vigil has grown far beyond Code Pink. Participants in the vigil are members of many different groups, including veterans groups, labor, Gray Panthers, and DC Anti-war Network. Many are simply individuals who care. No one except the participants direct the Vigil. Anyone looking for someone to attackattack us. We are a non-violent vigil for peace. We call for all the troops to come home nowimmediately. We call for those who served to receive full care and benefits. We are a stubborn lot. We will continue to hold our vigil, Friday evenings, 7-9pm, without fail. The war and occupation has not ended. Our reason for being here is not over."
20061013 "ELECTION 2006 ON WRITER'S VOICE, WMUA 91.1 FM" "ELECTION 2006 ON WRITER'S VOICE Fridays October 6 - November 3, 2006 5:30-6:30pm, WMUA 91.1 FM (also streaming at http://www.wmua.org; Valley Free Radio 103.3 FM on 8am, Thursdays and streaming at http://www.valleyfreeradio.org; and podcasts at www.writersvoice.net). October 6: Spencer Overton, STEALING DEMOCRACY October 20: Sasha Abramsky, CONNED October 27: Steve Freeman, WAS THE 2004 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION STOLEN? November 3: Nomi Prins, JACKED Tune into Valley Free Radio! Info:mailto:writersvoice@wmua.org"
20061013 "ARLINGTON EAST, Commemoration, Cape Cod National Seashore, MA" "ARLINGTON EAST, CAPE COD NATIONAL SEASHORE, OCTOBER 13/14, 2006 Veterans for Peace, Cape Cod Chapter and General Smedley Butler Brigade Chapters invites you to seek and learn about ARLINGTON EAST. www.arlingtoneast.blogspot.com The world is not at peace! It is time for Veterans for Peace to lead the way. WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER! We hope to bring together other veteran groups, policy makers, progressive community leaders, mediators, parents, clergy, students, activists, artists, educators, nonprofit organizations, and others - to explore how diverse peace actors can work together to increase their impact. We reach across the political spectrum and to parties as well as to any non-aligned individuals and groups. Please take a stand today and join us in this effort! A public program will be held Friday evening, October 13 (the day before Arlington East) at Nauset Regional High School in Eastham. We plan this to be a speak out format along with an international music program. On Saturday, October 14th, Cape Codders for Peace and Justice and Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter plan a day of action by building Arlington East on Cape Cod National Seashore, Eastham, MA to memorialize those who have died in Iraq. Similar to Arlington West in Santa Monica, CA, and Arlington South in Crawford, TX, grave markers will represent each American (soldier)?) woman and man who has been killed in Iraq. The tremendous Iraqi death toll will be memorialized. An interdenominational service will be held at noon. A Community ""Pot-luck"" dinner will follow at a location (still to be determined) after sunset. This installation shall be, in earnest, a very respectful and yet inspiring presence for all of us to reflect on war and it's cost in human assets. Please work and pray for peace now! Our collective desire is to address the global anxiety about global conflicts and to find commonality and shape positive action, going beyond politics. The ocean setting should be honored as a sacred place and a sacred time of remembrance and reconciliation for all the victims of war. If you wish to join us and or even Co-sponsor this event contact any one of us. War is not the answer. Please feel free to come and join us to plan this regional and GLOCAL (globally/local) event. Please consider Co-sponsoring this event as an individual, organization, church or community group. Veteran's for Peace is a not-for-profit non-governmental organization. Contributions are tax deductible. Contacts: Nancy E. Clarke Phd, Phone: (508) 385-8636 email: veterans4peace@comcast.net William ""Duke"" Ellis III, Phd, Phone: (508)-420-5532 email: wellis3@comcast.net John Bangert Phone: (508) 432-0545 email: jjbangert@comcast.net Sponsored by: Cape Codders for Peace and Justice and Veterans for Peace Cape Cod Chapter As the Iraq War continues into the fourth year, we are anguished and outraged at the actions of our government which put our troops in harms way by invading and occupying the country of Iraq which had neither weapons of mass destruction nor involvement in 9/11. The US military dead rises towards 2700 with over 18, 000 wounded and tens of thousands of Iraqi citizens killed. Friday evening, October 13, at Nauset High School, Eastham. A public program with speakers from Gold Star Families for Peace, Veterans for Peace, and Iraq Veterans Against The War will be held Friday night, October 13, at Nauset High School, Eastham. The purpose of this project is to make the consequences of war real and to allow people to express their grief, respect, and thoughts. We believe that humanity can and must rise above violence to build a world of justice and peace for all peoples. Your organization is being invited to be a cosponsor of these events. As a cosponsor, would a group member of your organization consider speaking at the Friday event? We are also in need of volunteers and funding. We will do our best to provide housing and hospitality. Cosponsoring groups include Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Code Pink, and American Friends Service Committee Cape Cod Chapters. mailto:ccpj@earthlink.net Cape Codders for Peace and Justice PO Box 514 South Yarmouth, MA 02664 http://www.capecodpeaceandjustice.org http://www.veteransforpeace.org"
20061012 """1491"": Author at Odyssey Books, S. Hadley, MA" "1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus Thursday, October 12, 2006 7 pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S. Hadley, MA Local author Charles C. Mann will return to the Odyssey with the new paperback edition of his book, 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus a groundbreaking account of how new scientific methods have changed our understanding of the history and environment of pre-Columbian Americas. Among his revelations: In 1491, there were more people living in the Americas than in Europe; the Americas were populated as long as 33,000 years ago; and the Pilgrims were able to establish their colony at Plymouth only because an epidemic swept away most of New Englands native population three years before the Mayflower arrived. Info: 413-534-7307 or 800-540-7307; www.odysseybks.com/directions.html"
20061012 "WHOSE MOMMY WARS? S. Hadley, MA" "WHOSE MOMMY WARS? Thursday, October 12, 2006 4 pm, 83 College St (Rt 116), S Hadley, MA. Miliann Kang (UMass Amherst Womens Studies) on Whose Mommy Wars? Reframing Work-Family Debates for Women of Color. What are the particular social contexts and cultural frameworks that shape women of colors practices and ideologies for combining paid work and mothering, and how do they compare across racial and ethnic groups? What do these womens work-family conflicts reveal about exclusion and inequality in contemporary US workplaces, policies, and culture? By addressing these questions, this talk aims to complicate the simplistic framing of stay-at-home versus career-oriented mothers and to provide a more nuanced analysis of the ways that gender, race, ethnicity, and class influence the everyday practices of combining mothering and work responsibilities. Info: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc."
20061012 "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING, Greenfield, MA" "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING Thursday, October 12, 2006 5:30-7:30pm, Room 121, Greenfield Community College Downtown Office, 270 Main St, Greenfield, MA. Join our neighbors working to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. Broad public involvement is essential. How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? Find out at http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354). CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Citizens Awareness Network (CAN) 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org"
20061011 "VALLEY WAR BULLETIN, Northampton, MA" "VALLEY WAR BULLETIN October 4, 11, 18, and every Wednesday. 5:30-6:30pm, 281 Prospect St, Northampton, MA (across from YMCA). All are welcome to join the collective, working together on everything from fundraising to conceptualizing the issues to writing, editing, and distribution. You can fund an issue for only $215. Want Info, or back issues: 413-584-8975, http://www.westernmassafsc.org/vwb/index.htm."
20061011 "Film: Cesar Chavez & Farmworkers, Shelburne Falls, MA" "The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Struggle 2nd film in series on ""Active Nonviolence,"" at Arms Library, Shelburne Falls, MA The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Struggle a dramatic depiction of an inspiring leader and the historic nonviolent movement he led on behalf of exploited farmworkers. Includes early photographs and footage of Chinese-, Japanese-, Filipino-, and Mexican-American workers and their families, as well as moving interviews with key movement figures. ""No film in recent years has moved me as much.""-Studs Turkel. 116 min. For info, call 624-8858 or 625-9708."
20061011 "STRATEGY MEETING ON BIG BOX STORES, Greenfield, MA" "STRATEGY MEETING ON BIG BOX STORES Wednesday, October 11, 2006 7 pm, 50 Crescent St, Greenfield, MA. With two large commercial tracts of land now under speculation in Greenfield, we are getting organized to fight the Big Box Purveyors. Our picketing in front of Famous Bill's drew a front page story in the local paper, above the fold. It also stimulated another group to stand in front of the post office in Greenfield collecting signatures on a petition urging the town not to set an arbitrary cap on the size of buildings. So we are engaged. We will be talking about the Mackin property, some new information about the Ruggeri land behind Home Depot, and related matters. Info, directions: Al Norman, Sprawl-Busters, 413-772-6289 after 7pm EST & weekends, mailto:info@sprawl-busters.com, http://www.sprawl-busters.com"
20061011 Iraq for Sale - FREE Movie "At The Music Store - Greenfield, 7 pm ... Bring your own chair ... Details and RSVP, go to http://iraqforsale.bravenewtheaters.com/screening/show/6666-greenfield ... or just show up!"
20061011 "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL, Northampton, MA" "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL Wednesday, October 11 (Second Wednesdays of each month) 7:30 pm, Unitarian Society, 220 Main St (side entrance at rear), Northampton, MA. For over 40 years, Nobel Peace Prize winner Amnesty International has been fighting for human rights worldwide. Join local efforts to help stop torture, genocide, human trafficking, violence against women, death penalty, and other human rights abuses. Info, and to confirm meeting: Barry, 413-584-5537, mailto:bnigrosh@gmail.com http://amnesty76.tripod.com/"
20061010 "HADLEY WAL-MART SUPERCENTER SITE FIGHT CONTINUES, Hadley, MA" "HADLEY WAL-MART SUPERCENTER SITE FIGHT CONTINUES Tuesday, October 10, 2006 8pm, Senior Center, 46 Middle St, Hadley, MA. Wal-Mart returns to the Hadley Conservation Commission to unveil new plans for a Supercenter (usually includes a grocery store, gas station, garden center, and other features). A supercenter means problems of Rt 9 traffic; wetlands impact, including petroleum runoff; gas station violating town bylaw prohibiting underground storage tanks; inadequate and unsafe access road; dangerous parking lot (see http://www.walmartmovie.com/crime_parkinglots.php); the town being stuck with a huge unrentable building that's not generating any tax revenue when Wal-Mart's business plans change again; grocery store operations - an average of two existing grocery stores go out of business when a Wal-Mart Supercenter opens; inadequate planning for pedestrians and bus riders. See postings for also October 17 & 25 (and see also http:/l.www.hadleyneighbors.org. To help mobilize against Wal-Mart: Pioneer Valley Coalition to Change & Challenge Wal-Mart. mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu."
20061010 "FILM: ""9/11: PRESS FOR TRUTH"", Hampshire College, Amherst, MA" "FILM: ""9/11: PRESS FOR TRUTH"", Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Tuesday, October 10, 2006 7 pm, Franklin Patterson Main Lecture Hall, Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst, MA. A feature-length documentary film with prominent voices from the families of the 9/11 victims and the documentation of their fight against the Bush administration to force an investigation of 9/11. This film shows us how the administration attempted to avoid an investigation and then left many looming questions unanswered. You will doubt that the government did their best on September 11, 2001 after watching the evidence. Clips from mainstream media, many testimonies from those present at the attacks, important source information, is presented. Writer and producer Kyle Hence will be on hand to speak and answer questions. Information: mailto WesternMass911Truth@yahoo.com http://PressforTruth.com"
20061009 "HOW DO WE PREVENT NUCLEAR WAR WITH IRAN?, Walk & Talk, DEERFIELD" "MONDAY, Oct. 9 - at the Woolman Hill Meeting House, reflect on, 'How Do We Prevent Nuclear War with Iran?' Please come to the beautifully restored Friends meeting house on Woolman Hill, this Columbus Day. Following a work-week-end on Woolman Hill, Traprock invites you for a hike in the woods at 5pm, followed by simple soup at 6, and deep reflection at 6:30. As we spend time this week-end in community, on land we love, perhaps the wide skies will invite a unified change, that is as dramatic as the leaves. DIRECTIONS: We are 1/2 mile south of Greenfield off Route 5 & 10, at the top of the Hill, on Keets Road. You'll see blue signs for Woolman Hill on 5 & 10. Dear Friends and Neighbors, So much is changing. The aircraft carrier fleet Eisenhower left Norfolk, Virginia for the Persian Gulf on Tuesday, Oct. 3. How can we prevent expansion of empire to a breaking point that could devastate lives in Iran, and here as well. If what goes around comes around, and if we allow our government to proceed to attack nuclear reactors in Iran, our 104 reactors here could be targeted soon. How do we impress upon the media, and insist through our spending patterns that the majority of US respondents want nuclear disarmament. How do we get front-page coverage to stop the charades? We know how thoroughly people tried to prevent the US attacks on Iraq. We can't do all that again and watch another massacre follow! We need practical wisdom to recall the aircraft carriers and attendant naval attack fleets back from a deadly mission, and public pressure to send them instead with medicines and aid for Iraq. Which community leaders can help now to build a new bridge, to exit this nightmare of war and degradation? As Joanna Macey calls us to heed and welcome a great turning, let's heed the great turnings within. At 6:30, the peace and care of the meeting house, restored stick by stick after being moved from North Dartmouth, invites some deep and practical wisdom. Please come to share. Please invite a neighbor. It's a season to walk & talk. It's a year to do things differently."
20061009 "FILM: IRAQ FOR SALE: THE WAR PROFITEERS, New England" "FILM: IRAQ FOR SALE: THE WAR PROFITEERS Don't Miss this must seedocumentary film! Premeire screenings October 8 - November 10 in New England and New York. Check the listings all over New England for the times and places of this important documentary screening at: http://iraqforsale.org/screenings.php ""Iraq For Sale"" is prduced and directed by Robert Greenwald, the director of last years wildly influential Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price. Iraq for Sale exposes the hidden truth of rampant profiteering in Iraq through the stories of soldiers, whistleblowers, survivors, and families of loved ones lost to corporate greed. http://www.iraqforsale.org"
20061008 "Walk & Talk at Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, 5pm" "Visit Traprock Peace Center, off Route 5& 10, north of Historic Deerfield on Woolman Hill. At 5pm gather for a walk in the woods, or come at 6pm for Stone Soup, including corn chowder. Speak your truth and enjoy the creativity of theater games, as a participant ot an observer at 7pm. (At 7 Traprock founder Frances Crowe invites you to a pull the plug on nuclear power whereever you are! ) These theater games work by the wood stove, by candlelight, or by the camp fire! Play River of Life or Blind Date. At 8pm enjoy a brief meeting of Nuclear Addicts Annonymous. Fare-the-well songs send you off at 8:30."
20061008 "Unplug Vermont Yankee, from your home!" "UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE Sunday October 8 (Second Sundays) 7-8pm, your home. Unplug all electrical appliances (including refrigerator) for 1 hour on the second Sunday of each month. Called by Citizens Awareness Network (CAN) to protest relicensing Vermont Yankee nuclear power plant and let its owner, Entergy, know we want a green future. In Massachusetts, the National Grid/Mass Electric gets 25% of its electricity from Vermont Yankee. We can save 20-25% of our electrical use through conservation and energy efficiencies, creating more jobs than the nuke industry. CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html"
20061008 "MEN'S WALK TO END ABUSE, Northampton, MA" "MEN'S WALK TO END ABUSE Saturday, October 7, 2006 11 am, from Rt 9/Bay Road in Hadley to center of Northampton; Noon rally at Unitarian Society, Main St, Northampton, MA. Bringing attention to Domestic Violence Awareness Month and raising money for domestic violence prevention programs in the Pioneer Valley. Info: Gretchen Craig, Men's Resource Center for Change, 253-9887 x16, http://www.mrcforchange.org"
20061008 "Woodland Walk & Fireside Talk, Traprock Peace Cener, 5-9. DEERFIELD" "Come to enjoy the peace of this good earth. We gather to walk in the woods at 5pm. Stone Soup at 6pm includes corn chowder. At 7pm we join Frances Crow as we pull the plug on New England's oldest neuclear reactor. Enjoy by candlelight, wood stove (or campfire) theater games including River of Life or Blind Date. Speak your truth to power at 8pm in a brief meeting of Nuclear Addicts Annonymous! Feel support for your withdrawal. Fare-the-well songs at 8:30! Sing your heart out. Traprock Peace Center is 1/2 mile south of Greenfield off Route 5& 10, at the top of Woolman Hill. Hosted by Sunny Miller, 413 773-7427"
20061007 "SIREN DIE IN DEMO AGAINST VERMONT YANKEE NUCLEAR PLANT, New England" "SIREN TEST DIE IN Saturday October 7, 2006 Noon, Brattleboro, VT. Sirens to warn people that a serious accident has occurred at Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor are tested as follows: Brattleboro VT - First Saturday of the month at Noon; Vernon VT - First Saturday of the month at 8am; Hinsdale NH - First Tuesday of the month at 6pm; Swanzey NH - First Saturday of the month at 12:30pm; Winchester NH - First Saturday of the month at 12:30pm; Bernardston MA - First Wednesday of the month at 7pm; Colrain MA - First Saturday of the month at Noon; Northfield MA - First Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. In the Brattleboro area, activists are participating in a die-in protest whenever possible by freezing in place, standing silent or falling down ""dead"" when the sirens go off. For the full 3-5 minute test, people commit each month to stop their activities and reflect on what it would mean if this were not a test but the real thing. Info: Citizens Awareness Network (CAN), 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; www.nukebusters.org"
20061007 "New England Peace Pagoda Anniversary Ceremony, Leverett" "Our friends at the Peace Pagodas celebrate their 21st Anniversary on Saturday, October 7, 2006 at the New England Peace Pagoda, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, Massachusetts 01054 Our Non-Violent Spirit Arising 11:00: Buddhist Sacred Ceremony and Interfaith Prayers Noon: Dharma Talk, Kato Shonin 12:15: Keynote, Jo Comerford 12:35: Lunch offered* 1:15: Music 2:30: Closing Prayer Dance led by the Wampanoag Community Information: 413 367-2202"
20061007 "FACING THE MEDIA CRISIS: MEDIA EDUCATION FOR REFORM, JUSTICE, & DEMOCRACY, Burli" "FACING THE MEDIA CRISIS: MEDIA EDUCATION FOR REFORM, JUSTICE, & DEMOCRACY Weekend of October 6th to 8th Champlain College, Burlington VT. The Action Coalition for Media Education (ACME) gathers media education experts, media reformers, public health advocates, interested citizens, and independent media producers on Columbus Day week-end for its third continental media education summit. Founded in 2002 upon the principle that the above groups could work with and learn from each other to help solve today's media crisis, ACME has attracted large groups to dynamic and exciting continental Summits in 2002 (Albuquerque NM) and 2004 (San Francisco CA). Info: http://www.acmecoalition.org."
20061007 "DOES OUR LIFE DEPEND ON OIL? Ware, MA" "DOES OUR LIFE DEPEND ON OIL? Saturday, October 7, 2006 10 am-6 pm, Agape Community, 2062 Greenwich Road, Ware, MA. Agape Communitys Annual St Francis Day Celebration. A day of learning about Simple Sustainable Living: Peak Oil; reducing our energy consumption and dependence on oil; Nonviolent Spirituality that resists Materialism and War. Speakers include Rabbi Sheila Weinberg, Kai Wu, Juanita Nelson, Kristen Brennan & Daniel Staub (a family living sustainably in Springfield). Performance by Raging Grannies. Liturgy celebrated with Fr. David Gill SJ. Demonstrations: Cars that run on Vegetable Oil and Solar Energy. Please bring your own lunch. Info: 967-9369, mailto peace@agapecommunity.org"
20061007 "2ND ANNUAL AMHERST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR, Amherst, MA" "2ND ANNUAL AMHERST RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR Saturday, October 7, 2006 10 am-4 pm, Town Common, Amherst, MA. Info: Martha Powers, Amherst Energy Task Force Intern can be reached at: 413-259-3249. mailto:powersm@amherstma.gov"
20061006 "WHITE SOUTHERNERS IN THE AGE OF CIVIL RIGHTS, S. Hadley, MA" "WHITE SOUTHERNERS IN THE AGE OF CIVIL RIGHTS Thursday, October 5, 2006 7 pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, South Hadley, MA While the landmarks of the civil rights movement have become indelible parts of our collective memory, little is written about the experience of white southerners who lived that history. In his debut book, There Goes My Everything: White Southerners in the Age of Civil Rights, 1945-1975, historian Jason Sokol explores the untold stories of ordinary people experiencing the tumultuous decades that forever altered the American landscape. A Springfield native, Sokol offers nuanced portraits of people resisting, embracing, and questioning the social revolution taking place around them. Info: 413-534-7307 or 800-540-7307; http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html"
20061006 "THE HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES, Peter Galbraith lecture, Brattleboro, VT" "THE 2006 HILDEGARD DURFEE LECTURE SERIES presents: Friday, October 6, 2006 7:30 PM, World Learning, Rotch Center Brattleboro, VT Peter Galbraith, former U.S. Ambassador to Croatia; Senior Diplomatic Fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. PETER W. GALBRAITH served as the first US Ambassador to Croatia where he mediated the 1995 Erdut Agreement that ended the Croatia War. Galbraith is currently Senior Diplomatic Fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation and principal in a Vermont-based firm specializing in international negotiations and is a regular contributor to the New York Review of Books. His book, The End Of Iraq: How American Incompetence Created a War Without End, has recently been published by Simon and Schuster. WINDHAM WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL P.O. BOX 1105 BRATTLEBORO, VT. 05302 info@windhamworldaffairs.org http://www.windhamworldaffairs.org"
20061006 "FACING THE MEDIA CRISIS: MEDIA EDUCATION FOR REFORM, JUSTICE, & DEMOCRACY" "October 6 to 8 FACING THE MEDIA CRISIS: MEDIA EDUCATION FOR REFORM, JUSTICE, & DEMOCRACY Champlain College, Burlington VT. The Action Coalition for Media Education (ACME) gathers media education experts, media reformers, public health advocates, interested citizens, and independent media producers on Columbus Day week-end for its third continental media education summit. Founded in 2002 upon the principle that the above groups could work with and learn from each other to help solve today's media crisis, ACME has attracted large groups to dynamic and exciting continental Summits in 2002 (Albuquerque NM) and 2004 (San Francisco CA). Info: www.acmecoalition.org"
20061006 "'THE POWER OF COMMUNITY,' Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA" "Film: 'The Power of Community' Friday, October 6, At 7 pm At NACUL CENTER, 592 MAIN ST., Amherst, MA (the corner of No. Whitney St.; just 1/2 mile east from downtown Amherst, past Town Hall and the Police Station.) Presented by WIDE-ANGLE FILMS Quality viewing that offers our community a wider view of the world. These videos contain information on national and global issues that you seldom get elsewhere in the US media. Discussion will follow film, sometimes with special guests. Amherst area residents provide this forum to inform and involve the public, with sponsors SAGE, Western Mass American Friends Service Committe and Traprock Peace Center. We encourage new members to join our film crew. Please call Steve or Annie: 413-230-3138 or Emily: 413-256-1760."
20061006 "676 HEALTH CARE HEARING PLANNING COMMITTEE, Amherst, MA" "676 HEALTH CARE HEARING PLANNING COMMITTEE Friday, October 6, 2006 Noon-2 pm, Amherst Room, upstairs at Jones Library, 43 Amity St, Amherst, MA 413-259-3090 The Western Mass Single Payer Network (WMSPN) has organized a WESTERN MASS HEALTH CARE PUBLIC HEARING on October 21. WMass Rep John Olver will chair and take testimony, possibly joined by other Representatives. More about such hearings at http://www.healthcare-now.org. Were building the movement for a ""Medicare for All solution (HR 676) to the health care crisis. Passage of HR 676 would ensure that everyone would receive high quality and affordable health care. See http:// www.house.gov/conyers/news_health_care.htm. Rep Olver is a co-sponsor of HR 676 along with 72 other members of Congress, including John Conyers and Dennis Kucinich, and almost the entire Massachusetts delegation. WMass Rep Richard Neal is so far reluctant to sign on you can urge him to do so at 413-785-0325 or http://www.house.gov/writerep/. If you would like to help plan this Hearing, please contact Jon Weissman, 413-737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20061005 "THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT DAY OF PROTEST! W. Springfield, MA" "THE WORLD CAN'T WAIT DAY OF PROTEST! Thursday, October 5, 2006 The world can't wait to end war! Join this important day of protest agaiinst the Iraq War, the potential of Iran and all possible wars in the future. 3 pm until the rush hour is over or until it gets too dark, North End Bridge, Route 20 between West Springfield & Springfield, MA. Info: 413-205-1291, mailto:amelia.grace@yahoo.com; http://www.worldcantwait.net."
20061005 "The Field Guide to the U.S. Economy, Amherst, MA" "The Field Guide to the U.S. Economy, presented by Food for Thought Books, the Center for Popular Economics and Everywoman's Center A Compact and Irreverent Guide to Economic Life in America, revised & updated. Thursday, October 5 at 7 p.m. AT FOOD FOR THOUGHT BOOKS 106 North Pleasant St., Amherst, MA Join valley locals Nancy Folbre and James Heintz as they present ""The Field Guide to the U.S. Economy,"" the extensively revised and expanded edition they co-authored with Jonathan Teller-Elsberg. Bringing key economic issues to life, and reflecting the collective wit and wisdom of the many progressive economists affiliated with the Center for Popular Economics (CPE), this user-friendly book covers a wide range of subjects, including workers, women, people of color, government spending, welfare, education, health, the environment, macroeconomics, and the global economy, as well as brand-new material on the war in Iraq, the Department of Homeland Security, the prison-industrial complex, foreign aid, the environment, and pharmaceutical companies. (PLUS cartoons on each page!) Also sponsored by the MSP/MTA and USA/MTA of UMass. For more info: erika@foodforthoughtbooks.com or (413) 253-5432. "
20061005 "STOP CLUSTER BOMBS, Textron Demo, Wilmington, MA" "Please join the Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq at Textron Systems, producers of the Cluster Bomb at their factory at 201 Lowell Street (Route 129) in Wilmington, MA. Thursday, Oct. 5th from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. Say NO to this cruel antipersonnel weapon that our government sold to Israel for use in Lebanon and Palestine. We have also used them in Afghanistan and Iraq. We will vigil and leaflet the workers as they go to and from the plant at lunch time and across the street at the strip mall. Bring signs. Textron is off 93, just north of 128. Take exit 38, Route 129/ Reading, Wilmington and go west towards Wilmington. Textron is on the left, just past the 2nd traffic light at Woburn Street. Stay in the right lane for the first traffic light at West Street. Park at the Lucci shopping center on your left just before Woburn Street. There is also another smaller shopping area on the north side of the street. Please come and meet us there or call us to car pool. Information; Frances Crowe, 413-586-4950 in Northampton, MA or by email:frances@hge.net"
20061005 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, Springfield, MA" "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY Thursday, October 5, 2006 and every First Thursday of the month 7-8:30 pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA. Discussing candidates positions on the death penalty. Info: 413-567-3451, mailto:mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net."
20061005 "GCC Guantanamo Teach-In, Greenfield, MA" "Greenfield Community College will serve as the Franklin host for the National Guantanamo Teach-In. Beginning at 8am Detainee Attorney Buz Eisenberg will speak to the Post-Constitution Era in US History, followed by an open mike. Throughout the day important speakers and panels will appear on a nationwide simulcast. Contact GCC's Garry Longe at 775-1843, or Buz Eisenberg at 775-1116 for more info."
20061005 "Abortion, Child Care & Equal Wages, The fight for Women's Rights in the 21st Cen" "Abortion, Child Care & Equal Wages, The fight for Women's Rights in the 21st Century Public Meeting and Discussion Thursday Oct 5, 7pm at the Oxbow Gallery, 275 Pleasant St, Northampton The womens liberation movement raised the hopes and expectations of a generation of women it challenged the prevailing notion that women were supposed to spend their entire lives engaged in housework and raising children it demanded equal pay for women in the workplace, publicly funded child care and the legalization of abortion. Today both the ideological and material gains of the womens movement have come under a sustained attack. Working-class women and their children have faced an assault on abortion rights, the lack of access to affordable and quality child care, the lack of supports for poor women and children; non-existent or inadequate health care, and the continuing wage gap. For millions, the promise of the womens liberation movement have failed to materialize, and the language and politics of feminism have been unable to explain the gap. There is an urgent need to discuss the real state of women and their families today, and to discuss why the womens movement failed to deliver for the majority of women, and what it would take to win genuine liberation today. Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization. Publishers of Socialist Worker newspaper www socialistworker.org . Contact us locally www.isonoho.org announce@isono.org"
20061004 "The Media Education Foundation Celebrates its 15th Anniversary - Northampton, MA" "The Media Education Foundation Celebrates its 15th Anniversary WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2006 8:00 to 10:30 PM A Benefit Party at BUENO Y SANO RESTAURANT 134 Main Street Northampton, MA PLEASE JOIN US! For more information about the event call Adi Bemak at 413-584-8500, ext. 2111. http://www.mediaed.org/videos/index_html"
20061004 "MEDIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 15th ANNIVERSARY, Northampton, MA" "MEDIA EDUCATION FOUNDATION 15th ANNIVERSARY BENEFIT PARTY Wednesday, October 4, 2006 8-10:30pm, Bueno Y Sano Restaurant, 134 Main St, Northampton, MA. $15-$150 donation requested. Music. Special guests. MEF films. MEFs LATEST RELEASE - Class Dismissed: How TV Frames the Working Class - explores the ways in which race, gender, and sexuality intersect with class, offering a more complex reading of television's often one-dimensional representations. The film also investigates how TVs distorted representations cloud the real picture of the devastating effect corporate and public policies are having, not only on lives of millions of working class people, but on the social and economic well-being of America as a whole. Raffle or party Info: Adi Bemak, 413-584-8500 x2111 http://www.mediaed.org"
20061004 Documentary Film re M.L.King & Civil Rights Movement "King: ""From Montgomery to Memphis""Harry Belafontes eloquent homage to Martin Luther King, Jr. starts off this powerful film about King and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-68. Comprised of rarely seen documentary footage including the historic Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma campaigns. 105 min."
20061004 "BENEFIT RECEPTION WITH AMY & DAVID GOODMAN, S. Hadley, MA" "BENEFIT RECEPTION WITH AMY GOODMAN & DAVID GOODMAN Wednesday October 4, 2006 5:30pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, South Hadley, MA Call 413-534-7307 or 800-540-7307; http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html The sister-brother journalist team is touring to celebrate the Tenth Anniversary of Democracy Now! and the publication of their new book, Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back. $100 donation for two tickets and one copy of Static - $60 donation for one ticket and one copy of Static. Static is discounted 20%. Donations are tax deductible. The value of the book, $20, is not tax deductible. The net proceeds of this event will be shared equally between Democracy Now! and Western Mass. Jobs with Justice. Both organizations will receive the donor list. Please send donations to Warren J. Plaut Charitable Trust, 640 Page Boulevard, Springfield MA 01104. Info: mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20061004 "AMY GOODMAN & DAVID GOODMAN: STATIC @ Mt. Holyoke Coll, S. Hadley, MA" "AMY GOODMAN & DAVID GOODMAN: STATIC Wednesday, October 4, 2006 7 pm, Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, Rt 116, S. Hadley, MA. Static: Government Liars, Media Cheerleaders, and the People Who Fight Back, the sister-brother journalist team of Amy Goodman and David Goodman, authors of the New York Times bestseller The Exception to the Rulers, once again take on government liars, corporate profiteers, and the media that has acted as their megaphone. They expose how the Bush administration has manipulated and fabricated news and how the corporate media has worked hand in glove with the powerful to deceive the public. And they report on the many people who have taken a stand and are fighting back. Info: Odyssey Bookshop, 413-534-7307 or 800-540-7307."
20061004 "Film: M.L.King & Civil Rights Movement, Shelburne Falls, MA" "1st documentary film in series on ""Active Nonviolence,"" at Arms Library, Shelburne Falls, MA ""King: From Montgomery to Memphis"" Harry Belafontes eloquent homage to Martin Luther King, Jr. starts off this powerful film about King and the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, 1954-68. Comprised of rarely seen documentary footage including the historic Montgomery, Birmingham, and Selma campaigns. 105 min. For info, call 624-8858 or 625-9708."
20061003 "WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK, Hadley, MA" "WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK Tuesday October 3, 2006 (First Tuesdays of the month) 6:30 pm, North Star Learning Center, Rt 9, Hadley, MA. MREN focuses on counter-recruitment, GI Rights advocacy, Conscientious Objection work, and support of military families. Material available on line at http://www.WesternMassAFSC.org. Info: 413-584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20061003 "WHITE & BLACK IN THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT, S. Hadley, MA" "WHITE & BLACK IN THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT Tuesday, October 3, 2006 4 pm, 83 College St (Rt 116), S. Hadley, MA. Wini Breines (Northeastern Univ. Sociology & Womens Studies) on The Trouble Between Us: An Uneasy History of White and Black Women in the Feminist Movement. Drawing on flyers, letters, newspapers, journals, institutional records, and oral histories, Breines examines how white and black womens participation in the movements of the 1960s led to the development of separate feminisms. Nonetheless, she argues that their struggles to bridge the racial divide provides a model for all Americans in a multiracial society. Info: http://www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc."
20061003 "THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING: PHOTOGRAPHS UMass Activists, Amherst, MA" "THE TIMES THEY ARE A-CHANGING: PHOTOGRAPHS OF UMASS ACTIVISTS DURING THE 1960S & 1970S Now thru October 6, 2006 Student Union Gallery, UMass Amherst. The exhibit includes selected images of campus demonstrations, activists, teach-ins and sit-ins from the archives of the Du Bois Library and the UMass Amherst Police Department. The photos were reprinted by former Campus Chronicle photographer and alumnus Stan Sherer. Info: http://www.umass.edu/loop/talkingpoints/articles/38678.php."
20061003 "Film showing at GCC ""Sir, No Sir!"", Greenfield, MA" "The Peace Studies department at GCC will show ""Sir, No Sir!"" a documentary film that chronicles a massive resistance to the Vietnam War from within the US military. Showing at 7 pm in East 115, Social Sciences Studio on Greenfield Community College campus. Don't miss it!"
20061003 "RALLY & SPEAK-OUT TO REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT, Greenfield, MA" "REMEMBER ROSIE JIMNEZ: RALLY & SPEAK-OUT TO REPEAL THE HYDE AMENDMENT Tuesday, October 3, 2006 4:30 pm, Greenfield Town Common, Greenfield, MA. In June 1976, three years after the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, the US House of Representatives passed an amendment to the Health, Education, and Welfare budget banning the use of Medicaid funds for abortions. This is known as the Hyde Amendment, named for its sponsor, Henry Hyde (R-Ill). It went into effect in August 1977, after court challenges to its constitutionality were rejected. Since then, the Hyde Amendment has been inserted each year into the budget of HEW, now Health and Human Services (HHS), often without debate. The current version of the Hyde Amendment allows for federally funded abortions under Medicaid only if the pregnant woman's life is in danger. 17 states, including Massachusetts, have stepped in and allocated funds to maintain coverage of abortions for Medicaid recipients. In 33 states, the Hyde Amendment has stripped low-income women of a basic right to privacy. In the 1980s, Congress passed laws that widened the prohibition on federal funding of abortions. Those targeted include: 1) federal employees and their dependents; 2) Native Americans; 3) Military personnel and their dependents; 4) federal prisoners; 5) low-income residents of the District of Columbia. A significant number of women have been made desperate enough to undergo illegal abortions, risking serious injury and even death. On October 3, 1977, Rosie Jimnez, a young woman from McAllen TX, died from complications arising from a back-alley abortion. She was the first known victim of the Hyde Amendment. Info: Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives, Susan Dorazio, 413-367-9356, mailto:susandor@crocker.com."
20061002 "GANDHI's BIRTHDAY: Walk & Talk at Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield" "There are orders for the aircraft carrier Eisenhower and it's attendant fleet to be ready to deploy from Norfolk, Virginia, as of October 1 ... and they could arrive off the shores of Iran as early as October 21! (Please see The Nation article online. ) We celebrate Gandhi's birthday with students during the day. At 1:30 I expect to head out with peace flags and signs, to hold them over highway 91 just east of Greenfield Community College. Will you dress in layers and join me? At 5 pm we invite you, please come for a walk on Woolman Hill, followed by a simple pot-luck and discussion at 6 pm. We can make 'stone soup.' Bring simple ingredients. Let us enjoy the leaves, and the smell of this good earth. Our discussion: What lessons do we still have to learn from Gandh's experiments with truth? And how shall we respond to Woolman Hills felt need for us to vacate these premises as of June 1? It seems time to do things differently. If you google (Gandhi pledge of resistance) you'll find text about that first pledge of nonviolent resistance on September 11, 1906, in response to a proposal that all Indians in the Transvall carry identification cards. The proposed penalty for noncompliance was imprisonment or deportation. 3,000 gathered to consider their options and elders declared they would not submit to this. Congress expects us to submit to their vote for a national ID card in 2008. Will this 3-year delay since the legislation passed tame your will to resist? Not mine. In South Africa, a miners' strike and march mobilized 5-6,000. They were promised only bread and sugar for weeks, as they prepared to march at least 20 miles per day, as an army of nonviolent resisters. Will our comforts and gadgets keep us home tending house, tending shop? NO, we'll be in the streets -- because we must. We'll be on the phones -- because we must. (Congress: 202-224-3121.) There will be a carpool on this Thursday to a cluster bomb factory in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Stay tuned for more details. What shall we do differently? LOTS! Sunny Miller, 413 773-7427 Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342"
20061002 "Peace & Social Justice Inaugural, Greenfield Community College" "Peace & Social Justice Program Open House October 2, 2006 JOIN US! Help celebrate the new peace studies concentration offered at Greenfield Community College, this Monday. What a fine way to celebrate Gandhi's birthday. This year marks 100 years since Gandhi's first pledge of nonviolent resistance. Come to theSocial Sciences Studio/East Building Room 115. Enjoy speakers, music, food as you learn about the new peace & justice degree option. Monday, October 2 Speakers: Noon - 1 p.m. Randy Kehler, local peace activist Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center Jo Comerford, AFSC Music: Tom Neilson, local and international songwriter & activist Also: 11 a.m. - Noon Information Session 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Informal Gathering (Or come out to the highway to hold a peace flag over Interstate 91 at 1:30.) Further details, contact Abbie Jenks at 775-1127."
20061002 "ELMS COLLEGE SOLIDARITY: U S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM, Chicopee, MA" "ELMS COLLEGE SOLIDARITY: ONE HUMAN FAMILY SERIES: THE U S IMMIGRATION SYSTEM Monday, October 2, 2006 7:30pm, Alumnae Library Theater, Elms College, 291 Springfield St, Chicopee, MA (413-594-2761). Mark Franken, Catholic Charities USA, speaks on The US Immigration System: The Need for Change and the Catholic Perspective. Franken will review some of the causes of migration, explore the current realities of the US immigration system, highlight the various policy proposals, and describe the US bishops prescriptions for change. He will dispel myths and misperceptions about immigrants, such as ""Immigrants take jobs away from Americans""; ""Immigrants are a drain on our economy""; ""Our nation is being overrun by immigrants""; Today's immigrants are not interested in becoming a part of American society. Info: http://www.elms.edu/about/solidarityevents.htm."
20061001 "WMass Indymedia meeting, Jones Library, Amherst, MA" "The next WMass Indymedia meeting is Sunday, October 1, 1-3pm. at the Jones Library in Amherst. WMass Ind [http://www.wmass.indymedia.org] is YOUR democratic, inter-active, multi-media resource. You can post news, opinion, photos, art, audio, poetry anytime. Announce your groups meetings and events on the calendar. Report on actions and campaigns on the newswire. It's YOUR media, not belonging to the right wing corporate monopolies. We need your help in reaching out to greater Western Mass, letting folks know about this excellent community media resource. We need columnists and reporters to cover progressive news and issues in WMass. We need YOU! Get involved. Be the media! Want more info? email: valeoftheoaks (at) hotmail.com"
20060930 "Declaration of Peace March and Rally, Concord, NH, 1PM" "Start: Sep 30 2006 - 1:00pm Organization: Peace With Justice Task Force of NH United Church of Christ and NH Peace Action Contact Name: Gordon Crouch Contact Email: revgordon@mcttelecom.com Contact Phone: 603-746-4235 Join with NH faith and peace communities in calling for an end to the US war in Iraq, bringing our troops home now, and opposing any future US military invasions. After the one mile march to the State House, there will be a rally with interfaith witnesses to peace, a keynote speaker, musical tributes, children's activities, drumming, and information about NH peace and justice groups. Location: Department of Transportation parking lot Corner of Loudon Road and Hazen Drive We will march to the State House Concord, NH, 03301"
20060929 "Vigil at Walter Reed Hospital, Every Friday 7-9 PM" "Vigil at Walter Reed Hospital Every Friday 7-9 PM For all the soldiers inside that were maimed in the imperial war Walter Reed Vigil From the Organizers of the Vigil: Status Report About forty participants showed up for the vigil this past Friday evening. Thanks are due to all. It is a tribute to the reality that many of us in the Peace Movement will not forget our brothers and sisters in the armed services, those wounded during their service and those still deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan. It was a spirited night at the vigil. Many of the participants this Friday were in Washington for the Camp Democracy and Declaration of Peace events. We continue to receive enthusiastic support from people driving by and neighborhood people. We know there are still some people who misunderstand the Walter Reed Vigil. We invite those people to attend the vigil any Friday evening to see the truth. We are not the blood-dancing ogres some writers depict us to be. There is a reason why the recovering soldiers and staff at Walter Reed appreciate our presence, and there is a reason why the Bush Administration wants us to go away. Why are our sisters and brothers in the Peace Movement hostile to our Vigil? Those who connect Code Pink with the vigil should understand that while Code Pink activists played a big role at the start, and some continue to participate actively in the Vigil, the Walter Reed Vigil has grown far beyond Code Pink. Participants in the vigil are members of many different groups, including veterans groups, labor, Gray Panthers, and DC Anti-war Network. Many are simply individuals who care. No one except the participants direct the Vigil. Anyone looking for someone to attackattack us. We are a non-violent vigil for peace. We call for all the troops to come home nowimmediately. We call for those who served to receive full care and benefits. We are a stubborn lot. We will continue to hold our vigil, Friday evenings, 7-9pm, without fail. The war and occupation has not ended. Our reason for being here is not over."
20060929 "SPEAK OUT AGAINST BUSH ANTI-ENVIRONMENTALSIM, Northampton, MA" "SPEAK OUT TO GEORGE BUSH'S ANTI-ENVIRONMENTALIST 1pm, Hotel Northampton, 36 King St, Northampton center. Pioneer Valley Forest Council (PVFC) planning meeting: 7pm, Thursday, September 28, 181 Main St, Suite 2 (next to Haymarket Caf), Northampton, MA. When George W Bush entered office, he appointed chief timber industry lobbyist Mark Rey to oversee our nation's National Forests and gut our nation's forest conservation laws. Rey was instrumental in opening the last 60 million acres of intact wild forests on our national forest system to logging and road construction - an action ruled illegal in federal court last week. As a part of a national initiative to weaken our nation's environmental laws, Undersecretary of Agriculture Rey is hosting ""listening sessions"" to promote legislation that would roll back our nation's environmental laws like the endangered species act and clean water act. In their place the administration would create cooperative conservation legislation which would allow industry to create their own voluntary regulations and tax incentives. Rey will host a ""listening session"" in Northampton at 1pm, Friday, September 29, at the Hotel Northampton. Be there. Give the Bush administration something to listen to. The Pioneer Valley Forest Council will gather the night before to plan for the meeting. Info: PVFC, PO Box 213, Williamsburg 01096. 268-2017, mailto:pvfc@4d4s.org."
20060928 "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING, Greenfield, MA" "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING September 28, 2006 5:30-7:30pm, upstairs, Green Fields Market, 144 Main St, Greenfield, MA (773-9567). Join your neighbors working to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. Broad public involvement is essential. How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? Find out at www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354). CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 413-339-5781 mailto:can@nukebusters.org; http://www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html."
20060928 Deliver G'tmo Cage to Sen. Feinstein et al. "Start: Sep 28 2006 - 8:00am End: Sep 28 2006 - 12:00pm Organization: Act Against Torture Contact Email: ActAgainstTorture@riseup.net On Thursday, Sept 28th, Act Against Torture will show up for appointments with Senator Feinstein, Senator Boxer, and Rep. Pelosi in San Francisco. We'll be wearing orange jumpsuits and bearing a very large gift: an orange-ribbon-wrapped cage to represent the reprehensible torture and indefinite detention that our legislators have enabled or failed to prevent over the past five years, at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba, Abu Ghraib in Iraq, Bagram AFB in Afghanistan, and in secret prisons and other torture-sites all over the world. Exact times will follow as we get ourselves ""calendared"" with our representatives to the Senate and Congress. We hope to obtain an early morning appointment at Feinstein's office so that people can participate in at least some of the action before going to work. If we are prevented from delivering the cage at our initial appointment, we'll carry it around San Francisco to other legislators' offices, looking for a member of the government who will take responsibility for the government's heinous activities. We'll have about a dozen jump suits on-hand (or bring your own!), and will also have orange t-shirts with demands (and our URL) printed on them for folks to wear (and, optionally, to buy). Location: San Francisco - exact time/place TBA CA"
20060928 "SPEAK OUT TO GEORGE BUSH'S ANTI-ENVIRONMENTALIST, Northampton, MA" "SPEAK OUT TO GEORGE BUSH'S ANTI-ENVIRONMENTALIST 1pm, Hotel Northampton, 36 King St, Northampton center. Pioneer Valley Forest Council (PVFC) planning meeting: 7pm, Thursday, September 28, 181 Main St, Suite 2 (next to Haymarket Caf), Northampton, MA. When George W Bush entered office, he appointed chief timber industry lobbyist Mark Rey to oversee our nation's National Forests and gut our nation's forest conservation laws. Rey was instrumental in opening the last 60 million acres of intact wild forests on our national forest system to logging and road construction - an action ruled illegal in federal court last week. As a part of a national initiative to weaken our nation's environmental laws, Undersecretary of Agriculture Rey is hosting ""listening sessions"" to promote legislation that would roll back our nation's environmental laws like the endangered species act and clean water act. In their place the administration would create cooperative conservation legislation which would allow industry to create their own voluntary regulations and tax incentives. Rey will host a ""listening session"" in Northampton at 1pm, Friday, September 29, at the Hotel Northampton. Be there. Give the Bush administration something to listen to. The Pioneer Valley Forest Council will gather the night before to plan for the meeting. Info: PVFC, PO Box 213, Williamsburg 01096, 268-2017, mailto:pvfc@4d4s.org."
20060928 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART Thursday September 28 (Last Thursdays) 7:00 pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor), Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rte 116 & Rte 9, Amherst, MA. Fighting the Wal-Mart in Hadley and maybe in Greenfield, working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members fighting Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto:socialchange@amherst.edu Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (mailto:info@hadleyneighbors.org, www.HadleyNeighbors.org) and Stop Sprawl-Mart (mailto:goldman@policydevelopment.org, www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers organize? Contact Dan Clifford, UFCW Local 1459, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com. Check out http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and www.wakeupwalmart.com."
20060928 "HEARING in DC on Electronic Voting Machines: Verification, Security, Paper Trail" "House Committee To Hold Open Hearing On Verification, Security, and Paper Trails News from National Issues - Federal Legislation The Committee on House Administration has announced a hearing entitled ""Electronic Voting Machines: Verification, Security, and Paper Trails"". The hearing will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 28, 2006 Room 1310 of the Longworth House Office Building, Washington DC. It occupies a site south of the Capitol bounded by Independence Avenue, New Jersey Avenue, C Street S.E., and South Capitol Street. Map: http://www.aoc.gov/cc/cc_map.cfm The hearing is open to the public and citizens concerned about the integrity of America's elections who are able are strongly urged to attend. The hearing will be available via live webcast on the Committee website, http://cha.house.gov . The panel will feature six witnesses: Edward W. Felten, Professor, Department of Computer Science, Princeton University, Gary Smith, Election Director, Forsyth County, Georgia, Barbara Simons, Member, U.S. Public Policy Committee, Association for Computing Machinery, Keith Cunningham, Election Director, Allen County, Ohio, James Dickson, Vice President of Government Affairs, American Association of People with Disabilities, and Michael I. Shamos, Professor, Institute for Software Research Director, Carnegie Mellon University. We need citizen watchdogs! Please come and take notes. For more information, please contact the Committee press office at (202) 225-8281."
20060928 "FEAR OF A BROWN NATION, Northampton, MA" "FEAR OF A BROWN NATION September 28, 2006 at Smith College 7pm, Neilson Library Browsing Room, Smith College, Rt 9, Northampton, MA. C. Richard King, Assoc Prof, Comparative Ethnic Studies, Washington State U, speaks on ""Fear of a Brown Nation: Invasion, Reconquest, Aztlan, and Other White Supremacist Anxieties"". White power movements have proliferated over the past quarter century in response to globalization, changing family structure and gender roles, economic contraction, and the successes of the civil rights movement. While advocates of white power remain fixated on black/white relations, the defense of tradition, and the dangers of miscegenation, they increasingly ruminate on and rally against immigration from Latin America. King's lecture addresses this anti-immigrant discourse through a content analysis of white supremacist websites. He discusses the overlap between the extreme ideologies of white power and more mainstream understandings of immigration and growing cultural diversity."
20060927 "Bring the Troops Home Rally, ERIE, PA, 5:15 PM" "Start: Sep 27 2006 - 5:15pm End: Sep 27 2006 - 6:00pm Organization: 9-11 Peace Initiative of Erie Contact Name: Matt Ochalek Contact Email: eriepeaceinitiative@yahoo.com Contact Phone: 814-459-2529 Rally at the Federal Building will highlight goals of Declaration of Peace, hold congressional representatives accountable. Speakers Women in Black, Veterans for Peace and others. Location Federal Building State Street and South Park Row Erie, PA, 16501"
20060927 "INFORMATIONAL PICKET: WE DON'T NEED MORE WAL-MARTS, Greenfield, MA" "INFORMATIONAL PICKET: WE DON'T NEED MORE WAL-MARTS Wednesday September 27 12 noon at Famous Bill's Restaurant, 30 Federal Street (Rt 5), Greenfield, MA An estimated 40 Mayors from across the state will gather from 9am to 1pm at Famous Bill's. Greenfield Mayor Christine Forgey has made attracting big box retailers one of her top economic priorities. She is hoping to use the event as an opportunity to ""showcase our area."" But area environmental and labor rights groups say the Mayor's land use policies showcase all the wrong ideas for small towns. ""Counting on Wal-Mart to be your economic savior is like asking the Devil to pray for you,"" says UFCW Local 1459 spokesperson Dan Clifford. ""Wal-Mart brings no economic salvation for workers or for taxpayers. Wal-Mart is not a form of economic development, and is not the kind of growth Mayors should be chasing."" Join members of the Greenfield Neighborhood Association, United Food and Commercial Workers Union Local 1459, Sprawl-Busters, Wake Up Wal-Mart, and Western Mass Jobs with Justice on the picket line. Info: mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20060927 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION AGAINST SECRECY AND TORTURE, Press Conference, Northamp" "Emergency Action to Stop Torture WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 6:00 PM VIGIL IN FRONT OF FIRST CHURCHES, 129 MAIN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, MA This week the Republicans plan on ramming through the Senate and the House bills that will fundamentally change our democracy: legalizing the torture the administration is committing now illegally; shielding the torturers and their supervisors in cluding the President from prosecution under the War Crimes Act; preventing those deemed ""enemy combatants"" from filing habeus corpus suits in federal court to challenge their detention; and allowing evidence extracted through torture to be used in military tribunals at the judge's discretion. The Senate legislation is not a ""compromise"". These are violations of some of the most basic tenets of our democracy and threaten all of us. We have a very limited time to take action. We ask you to: 1. IMMEDIATELY CALL OUR SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO OPPOSE AND TO FILIBUSTER SENATE BILL 3901. The Washington switchboard is: 202-224-3121 SENATOR KERRY'S OFFICE NUMBER IS (202) 224-2742 AND FAX IS 202-224-8525. SENATOR KENNEDY'S OFFICE NUMBER IS (202) 224-4543 AND FAX IS 202-224-2417. 2. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM TO OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE, TO URGE ALL THEIR HOUSE COLLEAGUES TO OPPOSE IT AND TO SUPPORT THEIR SENATE COLLEAGUES IN A FILIBUSTER. CONGRESSMAN OLVER'S OFFICE NUMBER IS 202-225-5335. CONGRESSMAN NEAL'S OFFICE NUMBER IS 202-225-5601. 3. WE WILL BE INFORMING THE PRESS THAT WE HAVE VISITED THE OFFICES OF OUR CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS AND ARE ASKING THEM TO DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER, INCLUDING FILIBUSTER IN THE SENATE, TO BLOCK THIS HEINOUS LEGISLATION. 4. VIGIL WITH US ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM IN FRONT OF FIRST CHURCHES, 129 MAIN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, TO DEMAND AN END TO TORTURE, INDEFINITE DETENTION AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND THE RULE OF LAW. SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR LISTS! WE MUST ACT NOW TO SAVE LIVES, SAVE DIGNITY, SAVE THE BASIC RIGHTS OF OUR DEMOCRACY. THE PIONEER VALLEY COALITION AGAINST SECRECY AND TORTURE."
20060927 "DECLARATION of PEACE, ""No Thanks Bechtel!"" S.F., CA" """No Thanks Bechtel!"" ...for the Iraq war ...for undermining democracy ...for sick Iraqi children ...for destruction of the environment ...for nuclear weapons Join us! Wednesday, Sept 27, 4:00 PM Bechtel Corporate Headquaters, 50 Beale St, San Francisco Half a block east from Embarcadero BART DECLARE Peace - an end to war and war profiteering! Please join us for a mock thank-you ceremony in which we say ""no thanks"" to top war profiteer Bechtel Corporation. We will be presenting cards and flowers to Bechtel for its various less-than-great deeds. Participants are asked to dress in business-casual attire (if they wish) and can expect to see flowers, balloons, and colorful graphics. Speakers will discuss Bechtel and participants can expect to learn about the corporation and what we can do to put an end to war and war profiteering. (No civil disobedience or risk of arrest is planned for this event.) Bechtel Corporation is the second-greatest profiteer from the war in Iraq, coming in just behind Halliburton. They are the builder and/or manager of most of the world's nuclear facilities, and the world's largest construction company. And their international corporate headquarters are right here in downtown San Francisco. Bechtel's top executives maintain a revolving door into the government. They go from being corporate executives to being high-level government officials, then go back to cushy positions at the top of the corporation. Bechtel Corporation profits from this arrangement in the form of lucrative government contracts being dropped into its lap. From their high-level government offices, Bechtel execs such as Jack Sheehan, George Schultz, and CEO Riley Bechtel advised President Bush to invade Iraq, provided the ideological basis for it, and even gave advice to the Pentagon on how to wage war. Afterwards Bechtel made a fortune squandering taxpayer money to rebuild the same facilities it had advised the military to bomb. The American people deserve better than this. We together can declare peace, and stop wars and war profiteers like Bechtel. We demand this corrupt behavior be put to a halt. We demand a better world. This event is part of a week of events being planned in coordination with Declaration of Peace. The week of events will be Sept 21-29 and is the culmination of a national campaign to call upon Congress to act with moral authority to end the war. Since early this year, people all over the country have been lobbying their Senators and Representatives to enact meaningful legislation that includes eight steps to end the war and occupation, and prevent future wars in the Middle East. For more info on this event, please contact Lacy MacAuley at Butterfly@Lacy.com. For more info on Declaration of Peace, including a full calendar of events, please visit: http://www.declarationofpeace.org LocalOrganizer@declarepeace.org http://lists.declarepeace.org/mailman/listinfo/localorganizer"
20060926 "Rally to End the Iraq Occupation, Crown Point, IN" "Start: Sep 26 2006 - 12:00am End: Sep 26 2006 - 1:00pm Organization: Northwest Indiana Coalition Against the Iraq War Contact Name: Nick Egnatz Contact Email: nickatlakehills@sbcglobal.net Contact Phone: (708) 774-7584 Join us. We have a great group and have been doing this action and others continuously for almost a year. We will be reading the names of the dead at this and other rallies. We are asking people to form groups and go out in the communities to read the names of the dead. Places we are thinking of would be after church services and universities. Open to more suggestions. Location: Old Courthouse Square Downtown Main Street, Crown Point, IN, 46307"
20060926 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION AGAINST SECRECY AND TORTURE Press Conference, Springfie" "Emergency Action to Stop Torture TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 26 5:30 PM: PRESS CONFERENCE DENOUNCING TORTURE AND SECRECY On the steps of THE FEDERAL BUILDING, MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA. This week the Republicans plan on ramming through the Senate and the House bills that will fundamentally change our democracy: legalizing the torture the administration is committing now illegally; shielding the torturers and their supervisors in cluding the President from prosecution under the War Crimes Act; preventing those deemed ""enemy combatants"" from filing habeus corpus suits in federal court to challenge their detention. They will become the disappeared. and allowing evidence extracted through torture to be used in military tribunals at the judge's discretion. The Senate legislation is not a ""compromise"". These are violations of some of the most basic tenets of our democracy and threaten all of us. We have a very limited time to take action. We ask you to: 1. IMMEDIATELY CALL OUR SENATORS AND ASK THEM TO OPPOSE AND TO FILIBUSTER SENATE BILL 3901. The Washington switchboard is: 202-224-3121 SENATOR KERRY'S OFFICE NUMBER IS (202) 224-2742 AND FAX IS 202-224-8525. SENATOR KENNEDY'S OFFICE NUMBER IS (202) 224-4543 AND FAX IS 202-224-2417. 2. IMMEDIATELY CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE AND ASK HIM/HER TO OPPOSE THIS LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE, TO URGE ALL THEIR HOUSE COLLEAGUES TO OPPOSE IT AND TO SUPPORT THEIR SENATE COLLEAGUES IN A FILIBUSTER. CONGRESSMAN OLVER'S OFFICE NUMBER IS 202-225-5335. CONGRESSMAN NEAL'S OFFICE NUMBER IS 202-225-5601. 3. JOIN US ON THE STEPS OF THE FEDERAL BUILDING, MAIN STREET, SPRINGFIELD, MA September 26 at 5:30 TUESDAY EVENING. WE WILL BE INFORMING THE PRESS THAT WE HAVE VISITED THE OFFICES OF OUR CONGRESSMEN AND SENATORS AND ARE ASKING THEM TO DO EVERYTHING IN THEIR POWER, INCLUDING FILIBUSTER IN THE SENATE, TO BLOCK THIS HEINOUS LEGISLATION. 4. VIGIL WITH US ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT 6 PM IN FRONT OF FIRST CHURCHES, 129 MAIN STREET, NORTHAMPTON, TO DEMAND AN END TO TORTURE, INDEFINITE DETENTION AND THE DESTRUCTION OF THE GENEVA CONVENTIONS AND THE RULE OF LAW. SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR LISTS! WE MUST ACT NOW TO SAVE LIVES, SAVE DIGNITY, SAVE THE BASIC RIGHTS OF OUR DEMOCRACY. THE PIONEER VALLEY COALITION AGAINST SECRECY AND TORTURE."
20060925 "Banner over Highways, San Francisco, 7am" "Start: Sep 25 2006 - 7:00am End: Sep 25 2006 - 9:00am Organization: SF Bay Area Department of Peace Contact Email: eboardman@sbcglobal.net Large banners reading ""Bring the troops home"" with a sub-phrase showing the DOP web site will be displayed from over-passes for the edification of commuters on Monday Sept 25. Contact us to find out how to help. Location: Over major commute routes San Francisco, CA"
20060925 "Die-In & Rally for Peace in Iraq, Santa Cruz, CA, noon" "Start: Sep 25 2006 - 12:00pm End: Sep 25 2006 - 2:00pm Organization: Declaration of Peace - Santa Cruz County Contact Name: Megan & Liz Contact Email: decofpeace.scc@gmail.com Contact Phone: 831-419-0630 Community members will ""die""-in on the sidewalks in honor of the thousands of dead Iraqi's and Americans, and to call for an end to the war. Also includes performances by the Raging Grannies and other local musicians, educational displays, street theater by Art & Revolution and time for Veterans and families to speak out against the war. Wear black. Location Sister Cities Circle Front / Pacific & Mission In front of the Post office (near the Town Clock) Santa Cruz, CA, 95060"
20060924 """Seek Peace and Pursue It"" VIGIL, D.C. noon" "Start: Sep 23 2006 - 12:00pm End: Sep 23 2006 - 1:00pm Organization: Various Quaker groups Contact Name: Bill Mims Contact Email: musicnotwar@gmail.com Contact Phone: Silent Vigil on the west lawn of the U.S. Capitol, standing with a large blue banner saying ""Seek Peace and Pursue It"", Psalm 34:14. ALL peace seekers, of whatever faith, are welcome. This vigil has been occuring weekly since October 2002. On September 23rd we will regrettably be observing our 4th anniversary. We never thought we would have to go for that long! Location United States Capitol (West Lawn) Pennsylvania Av, NW and Maryland Av SW Washington, DC"
20060924 "DECLARATION of PEACE, Amherst Common, Amherst, MA" "The Declaration of Peace is a nationwide campaign to establish a concrete and rapid plan for peace in Iraq, including: - a prompt timetable for withdrawal of troops and closure of bases - a peace process for security, reconstruction, and reconciliation - and the shift of funding for war to meeting human needs. If this plan for peace is not created and activated by Congress by September 21, the International Day of Peace, Declaration signers across the U.S. will engage in nonviolent action in Washington, D.C. and in communities throughout the nation. From September 21-28, just days before Congress adjourns for the fall elections, Declaration signers will take action and support a comprehensive peace process by taking part in nonviolent action, marches, rallies, demonstrations, interfaith services, candlelight vigils and other creative ways to declare peace at the U.S. Capitol and in cities and towns across the country. The Declaration of Peace campaign will continue after the September actions if no comprehensive plan to end the war is in place. Nationally coordinated nonviolent activities will continue until the United States withdraws from Iraq and supports a comprehensive peace process. More than 500 antiwar, peace, and justice organizations are participating in the Declaration of Peace movement. Sign The Declaration of Peace and take tangible, nonviolent action to end this war and to declare a new era of peace and justice. We will be gathering for a Public Signing at the Amherst Commons at noon this Sunday. http://declarationofpeace.org/"
20060924 "Our Communities; Our Water, UMass, Amherst, MA" "Sunday, September 24, 2006 - Building the Movement in the Region 9:00 a.m. Welcome Back 9:15 a.m. Plenary: Lay Out the Organizing ChallengesLabor, Religious, Student, Women, Peace, etc. Speakers: Karl Flecker (Polaris Institute) Tim Newman (Clark University) Nancy Munger (WILPF) CCA 10:30 a.m. Small Group Discussions by Constituency Identify Biggest Challenges and opportunities to our work Facilitators: TBA TBA 11:30 a.m. Small Group Discussions by Region What kind of mutual support and networking do we need to meet these challenges? Facilitators: TBA TBA Sunday, September 24, 2006 Lunch Break 12:45 p.m. 1:30 p.m Lunch Onsite Reps from small group caucuses Campus Center Sunday, September 24, 2006 Implementation 1:30 p.m. Group 1: Utilizing Water Warriors/THIRST/Water First as an Organizing Tool Facilitators: Jonathan Leavitt, Liz Miller, Amy Hart Group 2: Conceptualizing and Developing a Regional Network Facilitators: Ruth Caplan, Susan Howatt, Annette Smith Group 3: Strategizing Collaborations with Major Unions for Coordination on Issues Facilitators: TBA TBA 3:00 p.m. Closing thoughts and meeting evaluation What kind of mutual support and networking do we need to meet these challenges? Facilitators: TBA CCA Biographies and Contact Information of Presenters Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire Program Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization dedicated to social justice and peace. He has closely followed the impact of globalization and ""free trade"" agreements on labor and water since the mid-1990s, and has spoken and written extensively on the topics. He is a member of UNITE-HERE, and is also active in the NH Water Table, a statewide network which brings together grassroots activists fighting Contact: commodification of water. aalpert@afsc.org Saulo Araujo Global Program Assistant, Grassroots International has dedicated himself to working for the resource rights of rural and urban communities in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. In his native country of Brazil, Saulo worked with rural communities in the arid northeast region to develop sustainable water sources and protect local genetic materials. He also worked with water management programs in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. In New England, he has worked with environmental justice groups in inner city neighborhoods, supporting the work of residents to protect open and green spaces, food security and environmental health. Currently, Saulo is a member of the first class of the Environmental Leadership Program/Greater Boston Regional Network and a member of the grant-making committee of the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund (NEGEF). Saulo has a Master's Degree in International Development and Social Change from Clark University. Contact: info@grassrootsonline.org Ruth Caplan is National Campaign Coordinator for the Alliance for Democracy's Defending Water for Life Campaign which is organizing in the Northeast and on the West Coast to stop commodification and privatization of water and water services. In 2003, she helped organize the Water Allies Network, a diverse national network of people and groups who believe ""secure and equitable access to clean water is a human right and must be protected for all generations and all living things."" She is part of the global Our World Is Not For Sale network opposing the WTO and has written ""Trading Away Our Water."" Caplan also chairs the national Sierra Club's Water Privatization Task Force. Her history of activism includes helping to stop three nuclear plants on Lake Ontario and serving as Executive Director of Environmental Action which supported grassroots campaigns and named the Dirty Dozen members of the U.S. Congress. In 2004, she received the national Sierra Club's Special Service Award for her work on corporate accountability, international trade, water privatization, and energy policy. Contact: rcaplan@igc.org Tony Clarke is the founder and executive director of the Polaris Institute, which assists civil society organizations, both in Canada and internationally, to develop new capacities and tools for democratic social change in an age of corporate globalization. One of the main projects at the Institute has to do with water issues such as the privatization of water services, bottled water and bulk water exports. Through this project, Polaris works with citizens' groups, public service workers and social movements who are engaged in frontline struggles on these water issues in Canada, the United States, South Africa and India. Internationally, Tony has been a keynote and panel speaker at conferences on water issues in Europe, Africa and Asia. He is the co-author [with Maude Barlow] of Blue Gold: The Corporate Theft of the World's Water [2002], which has been published in 40 countries. Contact: tony@polarisinstitute.org Art Cohen was trained in public health as well as law, he has been working in public and environmental health for over 30 years. During the first half of the 1980's, he managed a county's public water and sewerage company in Southern Maryland. The company was responsible for providing potable water to and collecting and treating sewage from 35,000 households. More recently, he directed a local public health department in Southeastern Connecticut. He currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland and devotes much of his time to opposing water privatization, and working with many others on ways to improve public water supply and sanitation systems for low income persons living in the world's larger cities. Contact: artc12@comcast.net Janet M Eaton, PhD, is both an activist and part time academic who has lectured at several Nova Scotia universities, where she has taught courses on 'Critical Perspectives on Globalization', Community Political Power' and 'Environment & Sustainable Society'. Janet presently serves as the Sierra Club of Canada's International Liaison to the Sierra Club's Corporate Accountability Committee and Water Privatization Task Force. She has worked with communities in Nova Scotia to oppose and stop a bottled water plant, and mega-quarry among others. She also works internationally and nationally on issues associated with corporate globalization, water privatization, militarism, the Security and Prosperity Partnership for North America (SPP) and more recently has been researching and speaking out against Atlantica and the emerging North American cross border trade regions. Contact: jeaton@ca.inter.net Mike Esposito is president of the Utility Workers Union of America Local 423, representing about 250 workers in New Jersey. The local is currently challenging rate increases proposed by New Jersey American Water, a subsidiary of Germany's RWE. Mike has worked at his local water utility for 16 years. Contact: me423@earthlink.net Karl Flecker is the Director of the Polaris Institute's water program that includes managing campaigns like Inside the Bottle, a project dedicated to working with community coalitions to challenge the bottled water industry in North America. He has 20 + years experience in community and international development work with a strong focus on equity issues & labour issues. Karl has done research & campaign work for the Council Canadians -- Bovine Growth Hormone file, Canadian Labour Congress, & the David Suzuki Foundation. Contact: karl@polarisinstitute.org Armando Flores has a law degree from the University of El Salvador; in 1991 he becomes co-founder of the Committee for the Defense of the Consumer - CDC; in 1989 and 1990, he is the coordinator of the education program for the Federation of Consumer Cooperatives of El Salvador; between 1991 and 1995 he is Vice Director of CDC; in 1996 he is the Coordinator for the Consumers International for the Central American and the Caribbean region and has been the CDC Director since 1997. Sr. Mary Ellen Foley, Sisters of Mercy, New England, recently served as the peace and justice coordinator for the Sisters of Mercy Region 2. She actively opposes the death penalty, leading legislative efforts to abolish it as a punishment in New Hampshire. Sr. Mary Ellen is a member of the NH Water Table, a statewide network which brings together grassroots activists fighting commodification of water. She has presented water-related prayers and days of action to her congregation and regionally, highlighting the powerful connection between faith and water. Amy Hart is a New York-based filmmaker. Currently she works on a production of a feature length film on water issues in Africa. In addition to indie filmmaking, she also produces three national TV series on public health issues for the University at Albany. Amy Hart worked at Miramax Films, Fine Line Features and New Line Cinema before starting her own film company, Hart Productions. Contact: ahart@albany.edu Susan Howatt is the national water campaigner with the Council of Canadians , the largest citizen watchdog group in Canada. Before joining the Council, she was the international campaigner with the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam), a network that works with communities impacted by the mining industry in Indonesia. Susan was the cofounder of Unofficial Opposition, an umbrella group that advocated for social services in British Columbia. She has worked extensively in media and communications for anti-poverty, environmental and human rights groups in Vancouver and served as a human rights observer in Chiapas, Mexico. Contact: showatt@canadians.org Patricia Jones works as the Environmental Justice program manager at UUSC, More information available at: www.uusc.org/ Francis Moore Lappe is the author or coauthor of fifteen books. Her 1971 three-million-copy bestseller, Diet for a Small Planet, continues to awaken readers to the human-made causes of hunger and the power of our everyday choices to create the world we want. Her newly released Democracy's Edge has been widely praised. Historian Howard Zinn called the book ""poetic and passionate,"" adding: ""A small number of people in every generation are forerunners, in thought, action, spirit, who swerve past the barriers of greed and power to hold a torch high for the rest of us. Lapp is one of those."" Democracy's Edge is the completion of a trilogy which began in 2002 with Hope's Edge, written with her daughter Anna Lapp. It is the 30th anniversary sequel to Lapp's first book. Jane Goodall said of Hope's Edge: ""Absolutely one of the most important books as we enter the 21st century."" Second in the trilogy is You Have the Power: Choosing Courage in a Culture of Fear, written with Jeffrey Perkins. Frances and Anna Lapp lead the Cambridge-based Small Planet Institute, a collaborative network for research and popular education to bring democracy to life. Together they founded the Small Planet Fund which solicits and channels resources to democratic social movements, especially those featured in Hope's Edge. In 1975, with Joseph Collins Lapp launched the California-based Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First). Its publications continue to shape the international debate on the root causes of hunger and poverty. The Institute was described by The New York Times as one of the nation's ""most respected food think tanks."" In 1990, Lapp co-founded the Center for Living Democracy, a ten-year initiative to help accelerate the spread of democratic innovations. Lapp served as founding editor of the Center's American News Service, which placed solutions-oriented news stories in almost 300 newspapers nationwide. Lapp's books have been used in a broad array of courses in hundreds of colleges and universities and in more than 50 countries. Her articles and opinion pieces have appeared in publications as diverse as the New York Times, O Magazine and Christian Century. Her television and radio appearances have included PBS with Bill Moyers, the Today Show, CBS Radio, and National Public Radio. She is a contributing editor to Yes! Magazine , a founding councilor of the World Future Council , and sits on the advisory board to the Simple Living television series. Lapp is a sought after public speaker and has received 17 honorary doctorates from distinguished institutions. In 1987 in Sweden, Lapp became the fourth American to receive the Right Livelihood Award, sometimes called the ""Alternative Nobel,"" for her ""vision and work healing our planet and uplifting humanity."" Contact: jess@smallplanetinstitute.org Jonathan Leavitt has served as a Field Manager for Clean Water Action , founded the Lawrence Grassroots Initiative, and served as its Executive Director for seven years, founded the Massachusetts Green Party in 1996 and served as its first staff person and then initiated and ran the Jill Stein for Governor campaign before leaving to run for State Representative as the Green Party's first ever Clean Elections candidate. After the campaign Jonathan founded the Massachusetts Anti-Corporate Clearinghouse, and in October of 2003 was brought in to coordinate the development and staffing for the Boston Social Forum . He is a founder of Massachusetts Global Action and is currently consulting for the ""Our Communities, Our Water"" project. Contact: Leavitt.jonathan@gmail.com Bill McCann is a member of the Board of Directors of SOG. He is also Chair of SOG's Legislative and Governmental Issues Committee. He is a former six term State Legislator, serving two terms as Assistant Democratic Whip, and a retired SEIU Field Representative/Organizer. He was Chair of the School Board for six years [1974-1980] and also served two terms as Vice Chair. He has been responsible for drafting SOG's Pro Se Appeals to NH DES, the NH Water Council and the NH Wetlands Council. Contact: billmc4545@verizon.net Jake Miller, Communications Coordinator at Grassroots International, recently returned from a program visit to the northeast of Brazil, where he met with social movements and social change organizations workings on sustainable irrigation and agriculture projects and saw the social and ecological consequences of large-scale dams for irrigating agro-industrial plantations and hydro-electric power. Jake has been a student of Brazil for nearly 20 years and has lived in Salvador, Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. In addition to his work at Grassroots, Jake is a free-lance writer and photographer who has written and published his photographs in a variety of publications including the New York Times, Peacework, and Science. He writes about politics, culture and science. He has published more than 40 children's books on topics like the biology of spiders and lizards and the history of the U.S. civil rights movement. An avid birder, Jake is particularly interested in the ways that agro-ecology can benefit both human and natural worlds. Contact: info@grassrootsonline.org Liz Miller, is an educator, community media artist, and director of social issue documentary films and new media. Her last documentary, Novela, Novela, has been integrated into high school curricula and used by international coalitions working against violence and defending the rights of women, children and glbt populations (http://www.redlizardmedia.com/novela/ or http://www.puntos.org.ni). Her current film, Water Warriors is an hour long documentary on the battle for public water in Highland Park, Michigan is due for release in 2007. Miller teaches video production at Concordia University in Montreal. She is also a faculty advisor of ""Cinema Politica,"" an international student network organizing a political film series across Canada, Mexico, France and the United States. Contact: elizabeth.miller@sympatico.ca Suren Moodliar is a co-coordinator of the North American Alliance for Fair Employment (NAFFE). His organizing experiences range from the liberation struggle in South Africa and the divestment movement in the US, to campus and union organizing as well as managing international NGO networks and impacting international treaties. His formal education is in political science and regional planning with degrees from Indiana University and the University of California, Los Angeles. Suren played a major role in organizing the Boston Social Forum--coordinating the program for the entire event, among many other things. He is a founder of Massachusetts Global Action. Contact: suren@fairjobs.org Ward Morehouse, of Northampton, is a co-founder of Shays2: Western Mass Committee on Corporations and Democracy as well as a co-founder of the Holyoke Citizens for Open Government, which has been challenging the privatization of that city's wastewater treatment system by a multi-national corporation for 2 _ years. He was a co-founder in 1994 of POCLAD (Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy). Many of his essays are included in the standard introductory book for POCLAD work, Defying Corporations, Defining Democracy. Morehouse is internationally known for his work struggling against the corporate assault on human rights and a co-founder of the International Coalition for Justice in Bhopal, India, working on behalf of the victims of the 1984 Union Carbide Corporation's chemical spill in that city. Morehouse has written or edited some 20 books, including Building Sustainable Communities, Abuse of Power: The Social Performance of Multinational Corporations, and The Underbelly of the U.S. Economy. Contact: ward.moorehouse@comcast.net Nancy Munger is a drummaker and boatbuilder living on Cape Cod (MA). She is a member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, working on local water issues as well as being on the National Leadership team of WILPF's ""Save the Water"" campaign. Contact: munger54@hotmail.com Timothy Newman graduated in May 2006 from Clark University in Worcester, Mass., where he majored in Sociology and International Development. At Clark, he helped found the Clark chapter of the Student Global AIDS Campaign, and helped launch the CAN Coke campaign, which is working to get Coke products off Clark's campus. He has done internships with Food & Water Watch, Africa Action and the National Society for Human Rights in Namibia. Contact: tim.c.newman@gmail.com Nancy Price is Co-Chair of the Alliance for Democracy and Western Coordinator of the Defending Water for Life Campaign. She is on the Leadership Team for the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's Save the Water Campaign. She is also President of the California Center for Community Democracy and Board members of Friends of the River (CA). Contact: nancytprice@juno.com Zandra Rice is a national field organizer with Corporate Accountability International, an organization that protects people and the environment by challenging corporate abuses. A graduate of Gonzaga University, she has worked on electoral campaigns in Maine and New Hampshire, most notably as a State Deputy Communications Director with America Coming Together during the 2004 elections. She lives in Boston and campaigns to expose and challenge the corporate control of water and to protect our fundamental human right to water. Contact: zrice@stopcorporateabuse.org Jessica Roach is a Senior Organizer with the Water for All Campaign at Food & Water Watch. Prior to joining Food & Water Watch, Jessica worked as a Legislative Assistant for Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), where she specialized in trade and economic policy. Jessica has also campaigned with Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, working to halt WTO meetings in Seattle in 1999. She holds an MA in International Studies from the American University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Washington. Contact: jroach@fwwatch.org Ray Rogers is president and director of New York City-based Corporate Campaign, Inc. (CCI), has been described as labor's most innovative strategist and ""one of the most successful union organizers since the CIO sit-down strikes of the 1930s."" For 25 years, Corporate Campaign has championed union and community solidarity and membership and family involvement in campaigns for social and economic justice. Rogers and his organization have been featured many times in major publications such as Time, Business Week, Forbes, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Newsday, USA Today and The Washington Post, as well as many television programs. In 2006, Business Week described Rogers as ""a legendary union activist."" Many of Rogers' accomplishments are cited in Marquis Who's Who in America. Contact: stopkillercoke@aol.com Annette Smith is executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment, www.vce.org , a grassroots organization based in Danby, Vermont.VCE grew out of opposition to a billion dollar energy project proposed for southwestern Vermont in 1999, and has continued under Annette's leadership to deal with issues of concern to Vermonters such as mining, pesticides, large farms, landfills, energy, safe drinking water and water rights.A graduate of Vassar College, Smith lives off the grid with solar panels on a small farm, hand milks a cow and grows her own food. Contact: vce@vce.org Becky Smith is the Massachusetts Drinking Water Coordinator for Clean Water Action and Clean Water Fund in Boston. Ms. Smith has been working with CWA since 2001 in Texas, South Dakota, and New England. Her current projects include working with local community groups to identify existing and potential threats to drinking water sources, and to equip group members with policy tools and organizing tactics to combat such threats. Becky also does organizing, media, and policy work on the Boston Lead Free Drinking Water campaign, as well as coordinating CWA's statewide Massachusetts Campaign to Protect Drinking Water. She can be reached at: bsmith@cleanwater.org Claudia Torrelli lives and works in Montevideo, Uruguay. She is an environmental and social activist and is on the staff of Global Labor Strategies and Redes (Friends of the Earth, Uruguay) which played a key role in the historic 2004 Uruguayan constitutional referendum campaign which banned water privatization and made water a fundamental human right under the Uruguayan constitution. She is also an activist in the Hemispheric Social Alliance, a network of civil society and labor organizations in Latin America, and a part of the Netherlands based Transnational Institute's Alternative Regionalism Program.. She holds a degree in International Relations from the University of Montevideo. Contact: claudiatorrelli@gmail.com Olivia Zink is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Sustainable Living, and a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a master's degree in Community Economic Development. For the last five years she has volunteered with a grassroots community group called Save Our Groundwater (SOG), serving as a member of the Board of Directors and the NH Water Table. SOG have built and mobilized coalitions of individuals, organizations, and state and local officials who are interested in keeping water in the public trust. Contact: Olivia.zink@gmail.com http://www.massglobalaction.org/home/conf-2006-3q/index.htm"
20060923 "Candlelight Vigil on the Bridges, Portland, OR" "Start: Sep 23 2006 - 7:30pm End: Sep 23 2006 - 9:00pm Organization: Living Earth Gatherings Contact Name: Betsy Toll Contact Email: circle@livingearthgatherings.org Contact Phone: 503.788.7311 A Candlelight Vigil on the Bridges of Portland, to stand side by side in witness for peace. We'll stay on walkways, honor pedestrians, and hold our gentle light in friendship and quiet reflection, to declare peace with one another, peace with our neighbors and all nations, and peace with the Earth. Join us with this simple, life-affirming message: Stop the killing, stop the wars so peace can begin to grow. No speeches, no marches, no chants, no leaders. Just us, all of us, leaders together, gathering together to stand and hold the space and promise of peace. Location: Hawthorne and Morrison Bridges, and the east and west waterfront Hawthorne and Morrison Line the bridges and the waterfront and Esplanade between them Portland, OR, 97204"
20060923 "Our Communities; Our Water, UMAss Amherst, MA" "Saturday, September 23, 2006 Organizing Issues 8:30 a.m. Welcome & check in CCA Check in: give and get conference materials and review agenda Water Barons Mapping of New England, NY, and Canada 9:30 a.m. Plenary: Corporate Assaults by Water Barons in New England & Why We Need to Mobilize CCA Moderator: Suren Moodliar (North American Alliance for Fair Employment) Speakers: Ruth Caplan (Alliance for Democracy) Jonathan Leavitt (Massachusetts Global Action) Plenary: Global Water Struggles: Communities Resist Worldwide against Corporate Water Grabs Speaker: Tony Clarke (Polaris Institute) Saturday, September 23, 2006 Workshops on Organizing Issues Time Event Location 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 1. Pumping for Profit: Bottled and Bulk Water A massive international marketing campaign by the big four beverage corporations to turn water into a designer food item is threatening the water supplies for communities world-wide and undermining public confidence in municipal water systems. Find out what happens when a bottled water company comes to town and what you can do about it. Workshop Leaders: Olivia Zink (Save our Groundwater) Ruth Caplan (Alliance for Democracy) Annette Smith (Vermonters for a Clean Environment) TBA 2. Municipal Water Systems: Public Ownership, Private Ownership, & the Challenge of Public-Private Partnerships. Anatomy of a Winning Campaign. What happens when your local water system is put up for sale? Who controls the town's water? What can you do to challenge corporate control and keep your water supply locally owned and operated? In this workshop, we'll learn the basic tools for challenging water privatization in your community--from a seasoned community activist, a water workers' union president, and an experienced campaigner. Get ready to learn not only what, but how. From educating your neighbors to influencing local elected officials to talking with the media, learn from folks who have been there! Workshop Leaders: Jessica Roach (Food & Water Watch) Deedee Consolati (Concerned Citizens of Lee) Mike Esposito (Utility Workers of America, Local 423) TBA 3. Public Trust and the Commons What does it mean for water to be held in the public trust? How is this currently defined by state laws and court decisions? How can the concept of public trust be expanded by the broader concept of the commons? This workshop will include a hands-on weaving of the ""Tapestry of the Commons"". Workshop Leaders: Bill McCann (Save Our Groundwater) Nancy Price (Alliance for Democracy) TBA 4. Water and Trade How do NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO agreements like GATS, and other international trade agreements threaten democracy and the right to water for all people and nature? How does NAFTA relate to the Canada-US-Mexico Security and Prosperity Partnership and plans for massive infrastructure projects, such as the northeastern project called ""Atlantica?"" How might such projects promote the export and import of water? How can we work together across national borders to protect water resources and keep water services in the public sector? Workshop Leaders: Arnie Alpert (AFSC-NH) Janet Eaton (Sierra Club-Canada) TBA 5. Myths of Privatization What are the myths that corporations use to control the dialogue around privatization? Learn the tools for understanding these myths and effectively countering them with your own organizing. Workshop Leaders: Karl Flecker (Polaris Institute) Suren Moodliar (NAFFE) TBA Saturday, September 23, 2006 Lunch Break 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m Lunch Onsite Campus Center 1:00 p.m. Keynote Address (Public Welcome to Attend) Speaker: Francis Moore Lappe CCA 1:45 p.m. Plenary: Creative Organizing, Alliances & Base Building What does it take to be successful? Speakers: Ward Morehouse, (POCLAD) Gail Darrell (Barnstead) Susan Howatt (Council of Canadians) CCA Saturday, September 23, 2006 Workshops 3:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 6. Local Initiatives for a Human Right to Water Equitable access to sufficient, safe, affordable water (human right to water) is a key problem facing our communities, whether the water services are public or private. This workshop hopes to address the gap in the existing legal framework - neither Canada nor the US recognize the international obligation of the human right to water. Should communities establish local laws that will implement minimum rates for the ""40-60 liters/day/person"" right to water, a ban on water shutoffs, democratic participatory decision making for water rates (affordability), quality (safe water) within their utility? What might be effective strategies for a local initiative? Workshop Leaders: Patricia Jones (UUSC Claudia Torrelli (Friends of the Earth) Susan Howatt (Council of Canadians) Becky Smith (Clean Water Action) TBA 7. Can't Live Without, It So the Fight Is On! How Grassroots Social Movements Are Claiming Their Right to Land and Water Water and Land are resources that we all can't live without, but access to safe water and land to grow food is becoming increasingly unequal in our world today. In this interactive workshop, participants will look at the impact of global trade and neo-liberal policies on communities around the world and at examples of grassroots social movements in Haiti, the U.S., Brazil, Mexico and El Salvador are organizing to regain control over these vital resources. Workshop Leaders: Arnie Alpert (AFSC-NH) Saulo Araujo and Jake Miller (Grassroots International) Armando Flores (CDC- El Salvador) TBA 8. Faith Communities and Water Roundtable Water has been symbolic of life, blessings, spiritual cleansing in the writings and ceremonies of many faith communities throughout the world. Find out how some Faith communities are participating in a dialogue about protecting water. We will share stories about actions and programs in our faith communities in a roundtable format with help from several resource people who will serve as facilitators. Workshop Leaders: Zandra Rice (Corporate Accountability International) Mary Ellen Foley (NH Water Table) TBA 9. Taking on the Soft Drink/Bottled Water Giants Learn about the International Coke Boycott and the ongoing work against both Pepsi and Nestle that is underway and how it connects directly to the issue of control of water as well as labor rights worldwide. Workshop Leaders: Karl Flecker (Polaris Institute) TBA 10. New Paradigm Organizing: Communities Just Say NO to Corporations Frustrated with regulations that let corporations pollute your community and planet? Some communities are taking a new approach to stop corporate predation and pollution in its tracks. Learn how communities in PA and NH are just saying NO. Workshop Leaders: Ruth Caplan (Alliance for Democracy) Gail Darrell (Barnstead) Bill McCann (Alliance for Democracy) TBA 11. Preserving and Promoting the Strengths of Public Systems Eighty-six percent of Americans get their water from publicly owned and operated utilities and have for many years - so we must be doing something right. Yet, public funds for water infrastructure are less available than they once were, leaving more and more communities open to offers of privatization. In this workshop we will identify the old and new ways that citizens and water workers from Brazil to Washington, DC are ensuring universal access to clean and affordable water through public systems, including community control of public utilities, new strategies for accountability, sources for public financing, and strategies for more equity. Find out what you can do in your community to prevent privatization with positive alternatives for efficiently financing and managing water in the public interest. Workshop Leaders: Art Cohen (SANIPLAN) Jessica Roach (Food & Water Watch) TBA Participatory Activity 4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Have folks throw out the most exciting new ideas people heard during the day Facilitators: Doug Renick (Massachusetts Global Action) Olivia Zink (Save our Groundwater) CCA Social Event at Northampton Center for the Arts 7:00 p.m. (see below) Sneak Previews of ""Water Warriors"" and ""Water First"" followed by Live Music w/ The Reagan Babies, plus Rob Skelton and Pitchfork, and RESISTDANCE Special Guests: Filmmakers Liz Miller & Amy Hart Northampton Center for the Arts Films that will be ""Sneak Previewed"" Saturday Night Water First (Amy Hart) is an ongoing documentary film project about global water issues. The section shown at this event is set in Johannesburg South Africa where residents are protesting against the installation of pre-paid water meters. Many of the residents cannot afford to pay for water, much less to pay ahead. When they cannot pay, their water is shut off. Many residents claim their water was cut off despite the fact that they owe nothing. While the government official from the South African Department of Water And Forestry insists that the water is never cut off, since it goes against the constitutional rights of the people, we go into homes where the water has been shut off for over 3 months. In the streets, police threaten to shoot at the chanting crowd but they stand strong and are willing to die for the sake of clean water. Water Warriors (Liz Miler) Water Warriors, is the story of one community's determination to fight the seemingly inevitable path of privatization. The film will capture up close the passionate and determined players in this dramatic conflict: seasoned community organizers, local workers, corporate managers pleading for efficiency; and local government officials, torn between state directives and citizens needs. Highland Park, U.S.A. was once the center of a thriving car industry and the birthplace of Henry Ford's assembly line. Today the city is on the verge of financial and physical collapse and as a result is under a state take over. A team of corporate emergency managers have been appointed to get the city out of its financial crisis and to do this they have raised water rates, attached unpaid bills to property taxes, and are looking to privatize the community's remaining valuable resource - the water plant. These measures have resulted in an unprecedented number of water shut offs and residents are at risk of losing their homes and their voice in what happens to this public resource. For the residents of Highland Park the threat of water privatization is simply the last straw, and an impetus to fight back. http://www.massglobalaction.org/home/ocow/"
20060923 "Peace Tent City, Cincinnati" "Peace Tent City Start: Sep 23 2006 - 1:00pm End: Sep 24 2006 - 4:00pm Organization: Intercommunity Justice and Peace Center Contact Name: Kristen Barker Contact Email: kristen@ijpc-cincinnati.org Contact Phone: 513-579-8547 Our peace tent city will focus on the need to end war in order to shift the hundreds of billions of dollars spent for war to meeting human needs at home and abroad. It will include exhibits of Eyes wide Open-OH as well as exhibits from various social justice groups throughout the city. It will include workshops, music, a cd training, petition signing, food, tai-chi, kid friendly activities, a peace fair,and an opportunity to network and participate in an energizing proactive community building workshop led by Peter Block or a member of A Small Group. See www.ijpc-cincinnati.org for more details Location Peaslee Neighborhood Center 215 East 14th St Cincinnati, OH, 45202 United States"
20060923 "Indian Island Declaration of Peace, WA" "Indian Island Declaration of Peace Start: Sep 23 2006 - 11:00am Organization: Teen Peace Project, Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Social Justice Committee, Port Townsend Peace Movement Contact Name: Liz Rivera Goldstein Contact Email: liz@teenpeace.org Contact Phone: 360 379-9094 Peace and Justice Festival in HJ Carroll Park, off Hwy 19 in Chimacum, begins at 11 am. March to Indian Island Naval Reserve at 11:30 Nonviolent Direct Action at Indian Island Concert featuring David Rovics for updates, visit ww.declarationofpeacewa.blogspot.com information tables available. Location HJ Carroll Park and Indian Island Naval Reserve Highway 19 and HJ Carroll Park Road Chimacum, WA, 98368 United States"
20060923 "DECLARATION OF PEACE ! GREENFIELD, MA" "Declaration of Peace ! Saturday, Sept. 23, 10AM - 10PM Nation-wide, people are organizing to insist on peace. Were calling Congress, 202-224-3121! In Franklin County permits have been granted for a Declaration of Peace on the Greenfield Common from 10 am to 10 pm, Saturday, September 23. We declare our commitments to peace, sharing a bounty of love and hope. You are invited to participate in any or all of the day at Main and Federal Streets, where Routes 2A and 5/10 intersect. Celebrate with the Greenfield Vigil at 11 am and the Greenfield Farmers Market, until 12:30. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket to comfortable, as we share the bounty. 10 am - Setting out tents and displays 11am - Making or holding banners, with the weekly Greenfield Vigil 12:00 - Speak-out, Sing-out with a public signing of the Declaration of Peace 1-4:00 - Free workshops and community conversations, including: I. The History of Nonviolence, Finding Your Support Group, & Students Against War II. Youth Talent to ""Give Peace a Chance,"" Theater Improv for Peace III. Who's hurt by war? How do we heal? A Poem to Heal By 4:30 - Pot-luck supper, at Second Congregational Church Parish Hall, by the Common Brendan Kenny brings corn bread! Ill bring pears and bake potatoes. DOESN'T PEACE TASTE FINE. 5:30 - Sing for Justice, also indoors, then pour out onto the street for a 6:30 - Candlelight Vigil on the Greenfield Common Bring a camp lantern to help tents glow? 7:30 evening conversation, with last songs & late snacks for all who help break camp. Traprock Peace Center's request for a permit calls for a row of tents on the Common along Bank Row, honoring war dead and wounded from all nationalities. Carlos Arrendondo of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts will bring a display honoring his son Alex Arredondo, killed on August 25, 2004 in while Najaf, Iraq, at the age of 20 years and 20 days. Arredondo invites the community to speak with him in Spanish or English. According the National Priorities Project, Massachusetts taxpayers will spend $480 million on nuclear bombs in fiscal year 2007. Traprock Peace Center supporters are looking for art for a poster asking that $480 million to be spent on human needs in Massachusetts rather than on weapons that would burden generations. What's your better idea for $480 million? Share your talent as part of a bountiful peace Look for events in all 50 states, Sept. 21-28. For more info see http://www.declarationofpeace.org http://www.nationalpriorities.org http://www.grassrootspeace.org To volunteer your tent, your talent, your candles, drums, poems, foods or other help, please call Bob McCormick 413-367-9682, or Traprock Peace Center, 413-773-7427."
20060923 "Benefit for Touchstone Farm & Yoga Center - Northampton, MA" "Dear friends in the circle of circles near and far! Save the date for a special daylong into late night event on Saturday September 23rd 2006 at The ""Center for the Arts"" in Northampton from 1pm - 1 am A Grand Benefit for Touchstone Farm with many well-known bands and musicians day and night long.... activists artists circle dance chair massage and surprise guests and much more Please come and join us for this coming together; if traveling from afar call ahead to arrange housing for more information email us or jahfree harpapotamoose@gmail.com who is putting all of this together !!!!!! blessings to you from the circle of circle Anja and Debbie"
20060923 COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Holyoke. MA Community Farm "COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Make a Difference by Donating Your Time One Saturday This Fall. 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040 Nuestras Races, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development in Holyoke through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment and which runs a network of community gardens, economic development and youth programs throughout downtown Holyoke. It is an exciting time for us, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done! We are relying heavily on the help of volunteers like you to make the Tierra de Oportunidades farm all that it has the potential to be. Tierra de Oportunidades farm is helping community members with agricultural experience start up commercial farms. We recently acquired 26 more acres of land that will include 8 new farms, nature trails, an outdoor stage, a farm stand and more! Furthermore, the land will be a safe and beautiful location for cultural events and community gatherings This fall we have set up 4 workdays at the site, open to any and all who would like to be a part of the wonderful work we are doing. Feel free to check out our website for pictures and more info: www.nuestras-raices.org Saturday, September 9th Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, October 14th Saturday, November 4th On these days, volunteers from the community will work with our staff on a number of projects, including: Putting up fencing Building a beautiful tree house/stage in our farm site festival area Clearing (by hand) invasive species of plants and replanting with native fruits, nuts, berries and flowers, Moving a donated 100 year-old historic barn to our site, saving it from being demolished Working on the farm is an incredibly rewarding experience, and makes a huge impact on the work that we are doing at Nuestras Races to improve quality of life in our community economically, environmentally, and culturally. The work will all be done at the farm site: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040. For directions, more info or to sign up for any of the workdays, please call us at the office at (413) 535-1789, or send an E-Mail to Eric Toensmeier at erict@nuestras-raices.org"
20060922 """OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR WATER!"" CONFERENCE, Amherst, MA, Sept 22-24" "(September 22-24th, 2006 - Umass/Amherst, with a dance Sept. 23 in Northampton, MA.) Project Partners * Massachusetts Global Action * North American Alliance For Fair Employment * Alliance For Democracy * Food and Water Watch * Polaris Institute * Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Sponsors * American Friends Service Committee - Cambridge * Council of Canadians Endorsing Organizations * American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 93 * ARISE for Social Justice * Boston Committee in Solidarity with the People of El Salvador * Cambridge Alliance for Democracy * Citizens for a Strong United Nations * Concerned Citizens of Lee * Corporate Accounting International * Grassroots International * Greenfield Community College, Behavioral Sciences Department * Hands Off Our Water!/Lawrence * NH Water Table * SAGE * Sierra Club - Atlantic * Traprock Peace Center * U. Mass, Social Thought and Political Economy Department * UNITE Local 2261 * Vermonters for a Clean Environment * Western Mass AFSC * Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - Boston Chapter * Women's International League for Peace and Freedom - National Save the Water Campaign We will also have sneak previews of a rough-cut of the soon to be on PBS documentary entitled ""Water Warriors"" and ""Water First"" film short. Live music and dancing will follow with The Reagan Babies and Friends. This even will take place at the Northampton Center for the Arts on Saturday night the 23rd. Films that will be ""Sneak Previewed"" Water First (Amy Hart) is an ongoing documentary film project about global water issues. The section shown at this event is set in Johannesburg South Africa where residents are protesting against the installation of pre-paid water meters. Many of the residents cannot afford to pay for water, much less to pay ahead. When they cannot pay, their water is shut off. Many residents claim their water was cut off despite the fact that they owe nothing. While the government official from the South African Department of Water And Forestry insists that the water is never cut off, since it goes against the constitutional rights of the people, we go into homes where the water has been shut off for over 3 months. In the streets, police threaten to shoot at the chanting crowd but they stand strong and are willing to die for the sake of clean water. Water Warriors (Liz Miler) Water Warriors, is the story of one community's determination to fight the seemingly inevitable path of privatization. The film will capture up close the passionate and determined players in this dramatic conflict: seasoned community organizers, local workers, corporate managers pleading for efficiency; and local government officials, torn between state directives and citizens needs. Highland Park, U.S.A. was once the center of a thriving car industry and the birthplace of Henry Ford's assembly line. Today the city is on the verge of financial and physical collapse and as a result is under a state take over. A team of corporate emergency managers have been appointed to get the city out of its financial crisis and to do this they have raised water rates, attached unpaid bills to property taxes, and are looking to privatize the community's remaining valuable resource - the water plant. These measures have resulted in an unprecedented number of water shut offs and residents are at risk of losing their homes and their voice in what happens to this public resource. For the residents of Highland Park the threat of water privatization is simply the last straw, and an impetus to fight back. List of Workshops (Not Complete) Local Initiatives for a Human Right to Water -- Equitable access to sufficient, safe, affordable water (human right to water) is a key problem facing our communities, whether the water services are public or private. This workshop hopes to address the gap in the existing legal framework - neither Canada nor the US recognize the international obligation of the human right to water. Should communities establish local laws that will implement minimum rates for the ""40-60 liters / day / person"" right to water, a ban on water shutoffs, democratic participatory decision making for water rates (affordability), quality (safe water) within their utility? What might be effective strategies for a local initiative? Global Water Struggles: Communities Resist Worldwide against Corporate Water Grab Hear about worldwide resistance to water privatization; from Cochabamba, Bolivia to Nicaragua, to India and beyond citizens are successfully fighting multi-national control of their water. Can't Live Without It so the Fight is On! How grassroots social movements are claiming their right to land and water. Water and Land are resources that we all can't live without, but access to safe water and land to grow food is becoming increasingly unequal in our world today. In this interactive workshop, participants will look at the impact of global trade and neo-liberal policies on communities around the world and at examples of grassroots social movements in Haiti, the U.S., Brazil and Mexico organizing to regain control over these vital resources. Water and Trade How do trade agreements such as NAFTA, CAFTA, WTO agreements like GATS and other international trade agreements threaten the ability of communities to protect their water resources? How do they promote privatization of water/sewer services? What does it mean when the World Trade Organizations says that local regulations cannot be ""more burdensome then necessary""? Myths of Privatization What are the myths that corporations use to control the dialogue around privatization? Learn the tools for understanding these myths and effectively counter them with your own organizing. Taking on the Soft drink Giants Learn about the International Coke Boycott and the ongoing work against both Pepsi and Nestle that is underway and how it connects directly to the issue of control of water as well as labor rights worldwide. Pumping for Profit: Bottled and Bulk Water A massive international marketing campaign by the big four beverage corporations to turn water into a designer food item is threatening the water supplies for communities' world-wide and undermining public confidence in municipal water systems. Find out what happens when a bottled water company comes to town and what you can do about it. Municipal Water Systems: Public Ownership, Private Ownership, and the Challenge of Public Private Partnerships. What happens when a privately owned municipal water system is put up for sale? Who controls the town's water? What happens when a water management corporation proposes to manage the municipal system for a fee? What can communities do to keep their water supply locally owned and operated? What does having a public private partnership mean when it come to water? Find out from our presenters who have been there already. How do you work politically in a municipality to educate the public and the politicians in advance of privatization? How do you give them a tool kit of state regulation's and other things to use to challenge the thing when it rears its ugly head in a local city/town? Faith communities and Water Roundtable Water has been symbolic of life, blessings, spiritual cleansing in the writings and ceremonies of many faith communities throughout the world. Find out how some Faith communities are participating in a dialogue about protecting water. We will share stories about actions and programs in our faith communities in a roundtable format with help from several resource people who will serve as facilitators. We will inspire each other as seek collaborations. Public Trust and the Commons Does your state law say that the groundwater and surface waters of our state are held in the public trust. What does this mean for your community? How are these laws applied? What rules and legal principles govern them? Strengthening Public Systems ---Public/Public Partnerships Learn about public-to public alternative to the pro-privatization ""public-private partnerships"" model. One way to head off privatization of municipal water/sewer systems is to have a well-functioning public system. The workshop will describe how workers and managers with public systems can help other public systems improve their operations. New Paradigm Organizing: Communities Just Say NO to Corporations Frustrated with regulations that let corporations pollute your community and planet? Some communities are taking a new approach to stop corporate predation and pollution in its tracks. Learn how communities in PA and NH are just saying NO. Biographies of Presenters (Not Complete) Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire Program Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee, a Quaker organization dedicated to social justice and peace. He has closely followed the impact of globalization and ""free trade"" agreements on labor and water since the mid-1990s, and has spoken and written extensively on the topics. He is a member of UNITE-HERE, and is also active in the NH Water Table, a statewide network that brings together grassroots activists fighting commodification of water. Saulo Araujo Global Program Assistant, Grassroots International has dedicated himself to working for the resource rights of rural and urban communities in Brazil, Mexico and the U.S. In his native country of Brazil, Saulo worked with rural communities in the arid northeast region to develop sustainable water sources and protect local genetic materials. He also worked with water management programs in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. In New England, he has worked with environmental justice groups in inner city neighborhoods, supporting the work of residents to protect open and green spaces, food security and environmental health. Currently, Saulo is a member of the first class of the Environmental Leadership Program/Greater Boston Regional Network and a member of the grant-making committee of the New England Grassroots Environmental Fund (NEGEF). Saulo has a Master's Degree in International Development and Social Change from Clark University. Ruth Caplan is National Campaign Coordinator for the Alliance for Democracy's Defending Water for Life Campaign which is organizing in the Northeast and on the West Coast to stop commodification and privatization of water and water services. In 2003, she helped organize the Water Allies Network, a diverse national network of people and groups who believe ""secure and equitable access to clean water is a human right and must be protected for all generations and all living things."" She is part of the global Our World Is Not For Sale network opposing the WTO and has written ""Trading Away Our Water."" Caplan also chairs the national Sierra Club's Water Privatization Task Force. Her history of activism includes helping to stop three nuclear plants on Lake Ontario and serving as Executive Director of Environmental Action which supported grassroots campaigns and named the Dirty Dozen members of the U.S. Congress. In 2004, she received the national Sierra Club's Special Service Award for her work on corporate accountability, international trade, water privatization, and energy policy. Tony Clarke is the founder and executive director of the Polaris Institute, which assists civil society organizations, both in Canada and internationally, to develop new capacities and tools for democratic social change in an age of corporate globalization. One of the main projects at the Institute has to do with water issues such as the privatization of water services, bottled water and bulk water exports. Through this project, Polaris works with citizens' groups, public service workers and social movements who are engaged in frontline struggles on these water issues in Canada, the United States, South Africa and India. Internationally, Tony has been a keynote and panel speaker at conferences on water issues in Europe, Africa and Asia. He is the co-author [with Maude Barlow] of Blue Gold: The Corporate Theft of the World's Water [2002], which has been published in 40 countries. Art Cohen was trained in public health as well as law, he has been working in public and environmental health for over 30 years. During the first half of the 1980's, he managed a county's public water and sewerage company in Southern Maryland. The company was responsible for providing potable water to and collecting and treating sewage from 35,000 households. More recently, he directed a local public health department in Southeastern Connecticut. He currently lives in Baltimore, Maryland and devotes much of his time to opposing water privatization, and working with many others on ways to improve public water supply and sanitation systems for low income persons living in the world's larger cities. Armando Flores has a law degree from the University of El Salvador; in 1991 he becomes co-founder of the Committee for the Defense of the Consumer - CDC; in 1989 and 1990, he is the coordinator of the education program for the Federation of Consumer Cooperatives of El Salvador; between 1991 and 1995 he is Vice Director of CDC; in 1996 he is the Coordinator for the Consumers International for the Central American and the Caribbean region and has been the CDC Director since 1997. Amy Hart is a New York-based filmmaker. Currently she works on a production of a feature length film on water issues in Africa. In addition to indie filmmaking, she also produces three national TV series on public health issues for the University at Albany. Amy Hart worked at Miramax Films, Fine Line Features and New Line Cinema before starting her own film company, Hart Productions. Patricia Jones works as the Environmental Justice program manager at UUSC, More information available at: www.uusc.org/ Susan Howatt is the national water campaigner with the Council of Canadians, the largest citizen watchdog group in Canada. Before joining the Council, she was the international campaigner with the Mining Advocacy Network (Jatam), a network that works with communities impacted by the mining industry in Indonesia. Susan was the cofounder of Unofficial Opposition, an umbrella group that advocated for social services in British Columbia. She has worked extensively in media and communications for anti-poverty, environmental and human rights groups in Vancouver and served as a human rights observer in Chiapas, Mexico. Karl Flecker is the Director of the Polaris Institute's water program that includes managing campaigns like Inside the Bottle, a project dedicated to working with community coalitions to challenge the bottled water industry in North America. He has 20 + years experience in community and international development work with a strong focus on equity issues & labour issues. Karl has done research & campaign work for the Council Canadians -- Bovine Growth Hormone file, Canadian Labour Congress, & the David Suzuki Foundation. Jonathan Leavitt has served as a Field Manager for Clean Water Action, founded the Lawrence Grassroots Initiative, and served as its Executive Director for seven years, founded the Massachusetts Green Party in 1996 and served as its first staff person and then initiated and ran the Jill Stein for Governor campaign before leaving to run for State Representative as the Green Party's first ever Clean Elections candidate. After the campaign Jonathan founded the Massachusetts Anti-Corporate Clearinghouse, and in October of 2003 was brought in to coordinate the development and staffing for the Boston Social Forum. He is a founder of Massachusetts Global Action and is currently consulting for the ""Our Communities, Our Water"" project. Bill McCann is a member of the Board of Directors of SOG. He is also Chair of SOG's Legislative and Governmental Issues Committee. He is a former six term State Legislator, serving two terms as Assistant Democratic Whip, and a retired SEIU Field Representative/Organizer. He was Chair of the School Board for six years [1974-1980] and also served two terms as Vice Chair. He has been responsible for drafting SOG's Pro Se Appeals to NH DES, the NH Water Council and the NH Wetlands Council. Jake Miller, Communications Coordinator at Grassroots International, recently returned from a program visit to the northeast of Brazil, where he met with social movements and social change organizations workings on sustainable irrigation and agriculture projects and saw the social and ecological consequences of large-scale dams for irrigating agro-industrial plantations and hydro-electric power. Jake has been a student of Brazil for nearly 20 years and has lived in Salvador, Bahia and Rio de Janeiro. In addition to his work at Grassroots, Jake is a free-lance writer and photographer who has written and published his photographs in a variety of publications including the New York Times, Peacework, and Science. He writes about politics, culture and science. He has published more than 40 children's books on topics like the biology of spiders and lizards and the history of the U.S. civil rights movement. An avid birder, Jake is particularly interested in the ways that agro-ecology can benefit both human and natural worlds. Liz Miller, is an educator, community media artist, and director of social issue documentary films and new media. Her last documentary, Novela, Novela, has been integrated into high school curricula and used by international coalitions working against violence and defending the rights of women, children and glbt populations (http://www.redlizardmedia.com/novela/ or http://www.puntos.org.ni). Her current film, Water Warriors is an hour long documentary on the battle for public water in Highland Park, Michigan is due for release in 2007. Miller teaches video production at Concordia University in Montreal. She is also a faculty advisor of ""Cinema Politica,"" an international student network organizing a political film series across Canada, Mexico, France and the United States. Suren Moodliar is a co-coordinator of the North American Alliance for Fair Employment (NAFFE). His organizing experiences range from the liberation struggle in South Africa and the divestment movement in the US, to campus and union organizing as well as managing international NGO networks and impacting international treaties. His formal education is in political science and regional planning with degrees from Indiana University and the University of California, Los Angeles. Suren played a major role in organizing the Boston Social Forum--coordinating the program for the entire event, among many other things. He is a founder of Massachusetts Global Action. Ward Morehouse, of Northampton, is a co-founder of Shays2: Western Mass Committee on Corporations and Democracy as well as a co-founder of the Holyoke Citizens for Open Government, which has been challenging the privatization of that city's wastewater treatment system by a multi-national corporation for 2 _ years. He was a co-founder in 1994 of POCLAD (Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy). Many of his essays are included in the standard introductory book for POCLAD work, Defying Corporations, Defining Democracy. Morehouse is internationally known for his work struggling against the corporate assault on human rights and a co-founder of the International Coalition for Justice in Bhopal, India, working on behalf of the victims of the 1984 Union Carbide Corporation's chemical spill in that city. Morehouse has written or edited some 20 books, including Building Sustainable Communities, Abuse of Power: The Social Performance of Multinational Corporations, and The Underbelly of the U.S. Economy. Nancy Munger is a drummaker and boatbuilder living on Cape Cod (MA). She is a member of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, working on local water issues as well as being on the National Leadership team of WILPF's ""Save the Water"" campaign. Jessica Roach is a Senior Organizer with the Water for All Campaign at Food & Water Watch. Prior to joining Food & Water Watch, Jessica worked as a Legislative Assistant for Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), where she specialized in trade and economic policy. Jessica has also campaigned with Public Citizen's Global Trade Watch, working to halt WTO meetings in Seattle in 1999. She holds an MA in International Studies from the American University, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Washington. Annette Smith is executive director of Vermonters for a Clean Environment, www.vce.org, a grassroots organization based in Danby, Vermont.VCE grew out of opposition to a billion dollar energy project proposed for southwestern Vermont in 1999, and has continued under Annette's leadership to deal with issues of concern to Vermonters such as mining, pesticides, large farms, landfills, energy, safe drinking water and water rights.A graduate of Vassar College, Smith lives off the grid with solar panels on a small farm, hand milks a cow and grows her own food. Olivia Zink is a graduate of the University of New Hampshire with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Sustainable Living, and a graduate of Southern New Hampshire University with a master's degree in Community Economic Development. For the last five years she has volunteered with a grassroots community group called Save Our Groundwater (SOG), serving as a member of the Board of Directors and the NH Water Table. SOG has built and mobilized coalitions of individuals, organizations, and state and local officials who are interested in keeping water in the public trust. Olivia is currently working for Star Island, a non-profit in Portsmouth NH. Organizations interested in participating should contact Jonathan at 978-683-3967 or water@massglobalaction.org for more information. If you can help us with early publicity by hanging up one of our beautiful event posters, please let us know. We also have conference brochures available for distribution at local and regional events. If you can help us with local housing for presenters, please let us know. OCOW ""Banners"" now available One great way to get an event noticed is through the use of ""banners"" on websites. We now have a number of these to choose from on the website for the September water gathering. Please check these out and put one up on your organizational or personal website. This will help us publicize this important September event and allow people to go to our site with just a click! Upcoming THIRST screenings If your group or organization is interested in hosting a screening please contact us at 978-683-3967 or water@massglobalaction.org. We currently have screenings scheduled for October 4th at the UU Church in Melrose, as well as October 13th at the UU Church in Sherborn and at the Maine Social Forum on July 29th in Lewiston, Maine. (We are now expanding our water work into Maine) Report on Water Privatization in Massachusetts Available We have bulk copies of our report ""Our Communities, Our Water"" available for organizations at no cost. Please contact us at 978-683-3967, or water@massglobalaction.org and get your copies mailed out today. ""Our Communities, Our Water"" now expanding into Maine Massachusetts Global Action has formed a partnership with the ""Defending Water for Life"" project of the Alliance for Democracy, to expand our work into the great state of Maine. We have brought on Kate Harris to be our point person in Maine and we expect to very quickly have a presence in local community battles to maintain water as part of ""the commons"". Stay tuned for more details."
20060922 "Protest at Congressional offices, Wilmington, DE" "Start: Sep 22 2006 - 11:45am End: Sep 22 2006 - 12:45pm Organization: Delaware Pacem in Terris Contact Name: Sally Milbury-Steen Contact Email: pinterris@aol.com Contact Phone: 302-656-2721 In the event Congressman Castle and Senator Carper do not sign the Congressional Pledge which we delivered to them (and hope to meet with them about), a legal protest will be held outside their offices. Resist this illegal war. For more information please call. Location Congressman Castle and Senator Carper's district offices 201 N. Walnut Street Chase Bank Building Wilmington, DE, 19801"
20060922 REGIONAL WATER GATHERING "September 22 to 24 REGIONAL WATER GATHERING UMass Amherst. In planning. Gathering of New England grassroots activists and water workers will connect grassroots activists and water utility workers; share information on work strategies and activism struggles against municipal water privatization, bottled water, and bulk exports; build an understanding of the links between local, national, and international work; discuss how and where to frame/organize/coordinate around municipal water privatization - given differing international, national, state and local legislations; map out clear action plans for future collaborations and establishing a regional support network. See http://www.massglobalaction.org or contact Jonathan, 978-683-3967 water@massglobalaction.org."
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20060921 "Rochester Rally for Peace, 4:30 PM" "Rochester Rally for Peace Start: Sep 21 2006 - 4:30pm Organization: Greater Rochester Community of Churches Contact Name: Marie Gibson Contact Email: grcc1@frontiernet.net Contact Phone: 585-254-2570 Rochester joins the nation to take action and supports the Declaration of Peace: CityWide Rally - Sept 21, 2006 4:30 PM outside the Federal Bldg in downtown Rochester. Other contacts: march12rawc@yahoo.com Location Rochester Rally for Peace 300 State Street Federal Building - Downtown Rochester, NY, 14614 United States"
20060921 Declaration of Peace - "Organization: North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice Contact Name: Jeanne Gallo Contact Email: gritarenow@yahoo.com Contact Phone: 978-283-6049 VIGIL at the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial on September 21st from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Join with people around the globe in a nonviolent vigil for peace. Please bring signs calling for Peace and candles in enclosed holders or flashlights. DIRECTIONS: Route 128N to Exit 133, right off the exit, continue to end of road which will be Gloucester Harbor. The Memorial site is almost directly in front of you. Spread the word. Location Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial Stacey Boulevarde Gloucester Harbor Gloucester, MA, 01930 United States"
20060921 "VIGIL in Gloucester, MA 7-8 PM" "Organization: North Shore Coalition for Peace and Justice Contact Name: Jeanne Gallo Contact Email: gritarenow@yahoo.com Contact Phone: 978-283-6049 VIGIL at the Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial on September 21st from 7:00 to 8:00 pm. Join with people around the globe in a nonviolent vigil for peace. Please bring signs calling for Peace and candles in enclosed holders or flashlights. DIRECTIONS: Route 128N to Exit 133, right off the exit, continue to end of road which will be Gloucester Harbor. The Memorial site is almost directly in front of you. Spread the word. Location Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial Stacey Boulevarde Gloucester Harbor Gloucester, MA, 01930 United States"
20060921 "Prayer Vigil, Purdue University" "Interfaith prayer vigil sponsored by St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue University Start: Sep 21 2006 - 5:30pm End: Sep 21 2006 - 6:30pm Organization: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center Contact Name: Sue Alexander Contact Email: sualexander@hotmail.com Contact Phone: (765) 464-3618 This will be an interfaith prayer vigil. We will gather for several minutes of silence at the Purdue Memorial Mall. An interfaith prayer service will take place immediately following this in the sanctuarly of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Center at Purdue. Location Purdue Memorial Mall/ St. Thomas Aquinas State Street West Lafayette, IN, 47906 United States"
20060921 "DECLARATION of PEACE, VIGILS planned" "A tremendous effort has been underway for many months. Please pitch in as soon as possible. There are a wide variety of ways to be involved. Inviting a friend or family to join you makes this fun as well as important: Call a member of Congress? Visit a member of Congress? Take a nonviolence training? Schedule a nonviolence training on your campus? Come for an affinity group orientation? Get connected. Get hopeful. Peace is possible, and practical! If war isn't over, we're not done yet! Traprock Peace Center 4i3 773-7427 PLEASE VISIT THE DECLARAION OF PEACE WEB SITE: http://www.declarationofpeace.org"
20060920 "PRESS CONFERENCE on DECLARATION of PEACE, Greenfield, MA 1PM" "The press is invited to reflect on plans for Declaration of Peace events, nationally, regionally and locally, at the Greenfield Public Library, Main Street, Greenfield, MA, at 1PM, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2006. Events include public signings of the Declaration, rallies, vigils, marches, demonstrations, conference calls and lobbying Congress for an immediate end to occupation of Iraq. Contact: Sunny Miller, 413 773-7427"
20060917 "WAR TAX RESISTANCE MEETING, Monthly, Third Sundays." "Third Sunday of each month, 4-6pm, Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters (PVWTR) The location varies. To find out meeting location and directions call PVWTR at 413 773-5188. If you pray for peace, why pay for war? ""Let them protest all they want, as long as they pay their taxes."" --General Al Haig"
20060917 "Western Mass Committee on Corporations & Democracy, Northampton, MA" """First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule"" with Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, Measure T Sunday, September 17, 7 p.m Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, Measure T campaign coordinator, Humboldt County, California, will speak on ""First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule."" See a video of Kaitlin talking about Measure T: http://www.votelocalcontrol.org/sopoci-belknap.htm Western Mass Committee on Corporations & Democracy from Shays2.org (Second day of a Two-Day Retreat with Shays2.org, September 16 - 17, 2006, Saturday - Sunday) Join the movement to build democracy. You are invited to a participatory retreat on shifting power from corporations to citizens in the Pioneer Valley & Berkshires. Please see Shays2.org: http://www.shays2.org/ to register. Location: The Sirius Community 72 Baker Rd, Shutesbury, MA (15 min from Amherst, 30 min from Northampton, 35 min. from Greenfield, 1.5 hr from Lenox) [Google Map]http://maps.google.com/maps?q=72+Baker+Rd,+Shutesbury,+MA&ie=UTF8&ll=42.420922,-72.424622&spn=0.180198,0.330963&om=1 http://www.shays2.org"
20060916 "Western Mass Committee on Corporations & Democracy Workshop, Shutesbury, MA" "Western Mass Committee on Corporations & Democracy from Shays2.org A Two-Day Retreat with Shays2.org Join the movement to build democracy. You are invited to a participatory retreat on shifting power from corporations to citizens in the Pioneer Valley & Berkshires. September 16 - 17, 2006, Saturday - Sunday Join the movement to pass Measure T and reclaim our democracy. Please visit the Shays2 website to register for the weekend workshop to reclaim democracy from corporate dominance. Learn how we can repeat the California mimicry of our Boston Tea Party, to put Measure T on the ballot to repeal corporate ""personhood."" Shays2.org: http://www.shays2.org/ Location: The Sirius Community 72 Baker Rd, Shutesbury, MA (15 min from Amherst, 30 min from Northampton, 35 min. from Greenfield, 1.5 hr from Lenox) [Google Map] http://maps.google.com/maps?q=72+Baker+Rd,+Shutesbury,+MA&ie=UTF8&ll=42.420922,-72.424622&spn=0.180198,0.330963&om=1 This ""Building Democracy"" retreat will help us explore together how we can reclaim our rights to democratic self-governance, and why democracy is impossible when corporations wield so much power. We create a culture of solidarity among our own Western Mass local citizens -- organizers, local business people, community activists, and working people by examining strategies to fight corporate dominance in Western Mass., and address proven ways to fight corporate dominance at home. Such connections provide fertile ground for local empowerment and region-wide efforts to challenge corporate rule. Featured facilitator Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, an inspiring young democracy organizer who has built a national reputation as speaker and workshop facilitator. Measure T campaign coordinator (working with David Cobb), Humboldt County, California. See their website: http://votelocalcontrol.org/ Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap: ""First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule"" Sunday, September 17, 7 p.m Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap, Measure T campaign coordinator, Humboldt County, California, will speak on ""First Steps in Dismantling Corporate Rule."" See a video of Kaitlin talking about Measure T: http://www.votelocalcontrol.org/sopoci-belknap.htm"
20060916 WAGE PEACE at CAMP DEMOCRACY "Traprock Peace Center is sponsoring a day at Camp Democracy. Help bring peace strategies from New England, New York, Maryland Tennesee, etc. to the nation, Saturday, Sept. 16. We expect that Saturday's WAGE PEACE program will fill three tents, and include: Voices from Iraq Standing Up to the War Machine in Congress!! Campus Organizing: Past & Present Nuclear Nightmares and How to End Them, by http://www.nirs.org Stop-DU Campaign: Christian Peacemaker Teams, At the Gates of War Bullets that Bite Back: Uranium Weapons and Healtcare Strategies How to Build & Sustain a Campaign Nonviolence Training Workshop on War Tax Resistance Theater for Social Change Mobilizing the Power in our Pockets: Boycott ExxonMobil and Theyr'll be music, films and more. Neighbors will be car-pooling and booking hospitality in DC for WAGE PEACE day, Saturday, Sept. 16. (See link below.) Please call if you want to help organize for this tremendous opportunity on the Mall in DC. 413 773-7427 We note that it's a great week-end to come down. Friday Sept. 15 is Electoral Reform Day and a great day to visit your Senator or Representative. Sunday Sept. 17 at Camp Democracy focuses on Aaccountability and IMPEACHMENT. The Camp Democracy web site is under construction and revision, but has lots of useful information, including ride-share opportunities and hospitality. Get connected. Dig in! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * http://www.campdemocracy.org"
20060916 Building Democracy Retreat "<http://shays2.org/> The ""Building Democracy"" retreat will help us explore together how we can reclaim our rights to democratic self-governance, and why democratic self-governance is impossible when corporations wield so much power. We will examine strategies we can use to fight corporate power in our Western Mass region; while also addressing proven ways to create a culture of solidarity among local organizers, communities, and independent businesses. Such connections provide fertile ground for local empowerment and region-wide efforts to challenge corporate rule."
20060915 "'Weapons of Mass Deception', Wide Angle Films, Amherst, MA" "Film: 'Weapons of Mass Deception' 7:00 pm, Friday, September 15. WIDE-ANGLE FILMS NACUL CENTER, 592 MAIN ST., Amherst, MA (the corner of No. Whitney St.; 1/2 mile east from downtown Amherst) Quality viewing that offers our community a wider view of the world. These videos contain information on national and global issues that you seldom get elsewhere in the US media. Discussion will follow film, sometimes with special guests. Amherst area residents provide this forum to inform and involve the public, with sponsors Traprock Peace Center, SAGE, and Western Mass American Friends Service Committee. We encourage new members to join our film crew. Please call Steve or Annie: 413-230-3138 or Emily: 413-256-1760."
20060912 "Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel Hearing, Sept 12-15?" "Tuesday, Sept 12-15 Windham County Courthouse, 7 Court Street, Newfane, Vermont. The ASLBP are holding hearings for the 2 contentions that NEC has brought concerning the 20% uprate at Vermont Yankee. The Board will conduct evidentiary hearings on the contentions admitted in this proceeding beginning at 9:00 AM, EDT, Tuesday, September 12, 2006. Hearings will continue as necessary to, and including, Friday, September 15, 2006. The Subpart L hearing on NEC Contention 4 will begin on September 12, 2006, and continue on the following day as needed. The Board will hear testimony on NEC Contention 3 beginning on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, and continuing to, and including, Friday, September 15, 2006, or until the hearing on the contention is complete, whichever comes first. The public is advised that portions of the evidentiary hearing will involve information that Entergy claims as confidential and business proprietary. Thus, in accordance with 10 C.F.R. 2.390, those portions of the hearing dealing with such information will be closed to the public and may only be attended by representatives of the parties who have signed the Confidentiality and Non-Disclosure Agreement appended to our Protective Order of March 1, 2005. http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/aslbp/2006/"
20060911 "September 11th: Remembrance and Rebuilding, GCC, Greenfield, MA" "Greenfield Community College Fifth Annual September 11th: Remembrance and Rebuilding Join us Monday, September 11, 2006 Convene at 12-1 pm at the labyrinth, outside the East Building at Greenfield Community College Remembrances, reflections, poems, songs; Release of 10 peace doves In commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001 at the Greenfield Community College Response Initiative (GCCRI) is sponsoring an event, releasing 10 peace doves. The dove is traditionally a sign of peace and hope. Come convene at the labyrinth on Monday September 11, at 12 noon for a brief ceremony. Reverend Pam Porter of Heath, will make a few opening remarks and lead us in songs. Local poet Genie Zeiger will read some poems. Margery Heins and the GCC chorus will perform and participants will be given an opportunity to briefly share thoughts, feelings and hopes since 9/11. We will end at 1 pm. Rain Location: Social Sciences Studio, East Building 115, GCC, Greenfield, MA This event is sponsored by the Greenfield Community College Response Initiative (GCCRI) with assistance from the Office of Student Life. Sound assistance: Todd Berthiaume. For further information, contact Anne Wiley, Abbie Jenks, Diana Roberts or Nancy Bair or email bair@gcc.mass.edu or wiley@gcc.mass.edu"
20060911 "SEPT 11 Freedom of Speech, Springfield, MA" "9/11 Freedom of Speech Demonstration, Springfield, MA Noon in front of the federal building Federal Building 1550 Main Street Springfield, MA Sponsored by Western Mass 9/11 Truth Alliance For more information email: WesternMass911Truth@yahoo.com and find us on the web at http://www.911Truth.org"
20060911 "Public Discussion and Media Event on 9/11, Worcester, MA" "7:00 pm. Worcester, MA ClarkArts Theater presents ""WHAT REALLY HAPPENED ON 9-11,"" a multi-media event, exploring the events of September 11, 2001. Theater Professor Raymond Munro and his students will consider the many questions that still surround the worst terrorist attack this nation has ever experienced through theatre, film and discussion."
20060909 """Loose Change 2nd Ed."", Northampton, MA" "First Churches, Northampton, MA 7 pm September 11, 2006 Loose Change 2nd Ed. film screening: This controversial film documentary about the events of 9/11 explains why the conspiracy theorists do not believe what our government is telling them about that day. Free and open to the public with discussion to follow."
20060909 """JUST HARMONY"" singing group - spreading the message of justice, peace, freedom," "On Saturday, Sept. 9 at 8 p.m., The uNi Coffeehouse Concert Series presents songs of freedom, peace, and justice by JUST HARMONY. The concert will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Society Meetinghouse 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA 01106 for Information/Reservations (413) 562-3990 Website: uNiCoffeehouse.org $12 at the door The uNi Coffeehouse Concert Series begins its twenty-second season with the appropriately named singing group JUST HARMONY: ""just"" as in justice and ""harmony"" in every sense of the word. JUST HARMONY is dedicated to spreading the message of justice, peace, freedom, and the celebration of diversity, through an eclectic mix of folk music in various languages and from many cultures. Their intricate harmony and musical arrangements alternately excite, intrigue, and soothe. The group uses guitar, keyboard, flute, quena, and a wide assortment of rhythm instruments to drive their music. Audiences are always drawn into singing along with the group. Rooted in the folk revival of the 1960's and the American Jewish folk movement, their songs include unique arrangements of familiar favorites as well as contemporary works. Their performances include the original compositions of group member Rick Calvert, whose beautiful melodies and haunting harmonies bring new life to traditional Jewish texts. Connecticut based JUST HARMONY consists of Rick Calvert, Steve and Amy Eppler-Epstein, joined for some songs by the Eppler-Epstein daughters, Rebecca and Sarah. Amy and Steve Eppler-Epstein have sung songs of peace and justice together since they met over 23 years ago; when they're not singing, they're seeking justice as legal aid lawyers for low-income people. Both grew up on the songs of Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger, and Holly Near. Together they have searched out, learned, and performed songs of liberation from many cultures. They live in a purple house with a large assortment of musical instruments, and their daughters Rebecca and Sarah. Rick Calvert is an award-winning folk musician who performs extensively in the New York / New Jersey / Connecticut / Massachusetts area. His compositions and performances reveal his dual musical roots of folk/rock and choral work. He has a growing national reputation, particularly on the contemporary Jewish music scene. JUST HARMONY's mission goes beyond the songs: their music is ultimately a conversation with their audiences, a discussion of what remains broken in our world and how to approach the work of repair with joy and energy."
20060909 "PEACE FAIR, Northampton, MA" "Join the Peace Fair Saturday, September 9th 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm Unitarian Society, Main Street, Northampton, MA Gandhi proposed his plan for nonviolent resistance a hundred years ago, on September 11, 1906. Commemorating this moment will help to free us from the cycle of violence, and to remind us that we are the agents of such a change. Events being planned include a Peace Fair in downtown Northampton on Saturday, September 9. We will also be screening ""A Force More Powerful: A Century of Nonviolent Conflict,"" a six-part, three-hour PBS documentary featuring case studies of successful nonviolence. The screening will take place September 1 and 8 as part of our Friday Night Film Series. http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/films.html For more information, visit the event's web site at: http://gandhisnonviolent911.org We will be joined at the Peace Fair by CODEPINK of Western Mass: http://www.womensaynotowar.org/article.php?id=1021 There will be a nonviolence training at the Edwards Church in Northampton (across from the Academy of Music) as part of the Peace Fair. The training will be from 9:30 am - noon on Saturday morning. See you there."
20060909 COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Holyoke. MA Community Farm "COMMUNITY WORKDAYS AT NUESTRAS RACES: Make a Difference by Donating Your Time One Saturday This Fall. 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA Nuestras Races, Inc. is a non-profit organization that promotes sustainable development in Holyoke through projects relating to food, agriculture and the environment and which runs a network of community gardens, economic development and youth programs throughout downtown Holyoke. It is an exciting time for us, but there is a lot of work that needs to be done! We are relying heavily on the help of volunteers like you to make the Tierra de Oportunidades farm all that it has the potential to be. Tierra de Oportunidades farm is helping community members with agricultural experience start up commercial farms. We recently acquired 26 more acres of land that will include 8 new farms, nature trails, an outdoor stage, a farm stand and more! Furthermore, the land will be a safe and beautiful location for cultural events and community gatherings This fall we have set up 4 workdays at the site, open to any and all who would like to be a part of the wonderful work we are doing. Feel free to check out our website for pictures and more info: www.nuestras-raices.org Saturday, September 9th Saturday, September 23rd Saturday, October 14th Saturday, November 4th On these days, volunteers from the community will work with our staff on a number of projects, including: Putting up fencing Building a beautiful tree house/stage in our farm site festival area Clearing (by hand) invasive species of plants and replanting with native fruits, nuts, berries and flowers, Moving a donated 100 year-old historic barn to our site, saving it from being demolished Working on the farm is an incredibly rewarding experience, and makes a huge impact on the work that we are doing at Nuestras Races to improve quality of life in our community economically, environmentally, and culturally. The work will all be done at the farm site: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke, MA 01040. For directions, more info or to sign up for any of the workdays, please call us at the office at (413) 535-1789, or send an E-Mail to Eric Toensmeier at erict@nuestras-raices.org"
20060908 "Immigrant Rights are Worker Rights Rally, Chicopee, MA" "Immigrant Rights are Worker Rights RALLY Friday, September 8, 2006 10:00 AM Knights of Columbus {(413) 532-2000} 1599 Memorial Drive (Route 33), Chicopee, MA Viernes, 8 de septiembre Unete! Unidos podemos! Si Se Puede! Trabajar no es un Crimen! Rally for worker rights with the Anti-Displacement Project/Casa Obrera, Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council, Western Mass Jobs with Justice, United Congregational Church, and Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition. The rally will immediately follow the Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council Labor Day Breakfast at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Call the CLC (732-7970) for a ticket ($20) to the breakfast which starts at 8:30 am, or just come to the rally at 10:00 am. This rally is part of the National Week of Action for Immigrant Rights sponsored by the We Are America Coalition. For more info call (para mas informacin llama) ADP Workers Center/Casa Obrera, 130 Union Street Springfield MA 01105 (413) 739-7233 phone (413) 746-3012 fax (413) 219-1108 cell"
20060905 CAMP CASEY moves to DC "Just as Congress resumes session in Washington, DC, Camp Casey will move to the nation's capitol. Tents honoring US war dead bear the names of individuals. In DC these tents are symbolic. Please note: The National Park Service does not permit sleeping on the National Mall. Readings of names honor the Iraqi dead as well, mourning the tragedy of massacres, and monetary profits wrested from future generations. Please help to invite workers, managers and stock-holders to make changes at Bechtel, ExxonMobil, Haliburton, Brown and Root, Lookheed Martin, Boeing if you build Camp Casey on your lawn or town common. In Indiana, active citizens got photos and great press coverage in the Indianapolis Star. Help make your neighbors hopeful with better headlines? Peace is possible and practical! We are a Neighbors Network to End War."
20060904 Pro-Immigrant Vigil and Public Meeting - Springfield "Pro immigrant groups invite you to demonstrate your support for the immigrant population Grupos pro immigrantes, le invitan a demostrar apoyo para los immigrantes D_a de los trabajadores Vigilia y Evento P_blico Labor day Vigil and Public Meeting Para mas info: luisalvarenga@mac.com For more info contact 413 244-3205 spanish (413) 204-2624/ 374-6432 Date: September 4th, 530 PM- Old Fisrt Church In Front of City Hall Fecha: Lunes 4 de Septiembre Hora 5:30 PM Lugar: Gradas y Parque de la Primera Iglesia de Springfield MA, Frente al City Hall Auspiciada por / Sponsored by: Coalicion Nacional en pro de los Immigrantes / National coalition of immigrant Rights DC, Chicago, Los Angeles, The Border Coalicion Primero de Mayo en Boston / Boston May First Coalition Western MASS Imigrants Rights Coalition / Western Mass Immigrants Coalition Accion Latina Springfield / Latino Action Springfield (Ecumenical & Interfaith) Frente Unido y 22 otras organizaciones, Iglesias, y grupos latinos Frente Unido Springfield MA /FSC and 22 other local organizations HUMMAN RIGHTS FOR ALL NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL: DERECHOS HUMANOS PARA TODOS NINGUN SER HUMANO ES ILEGAL"
20060902 "New Orleans to DC, walk hopes to arrive!" "People are adamant that things must change. A walk is proposed by the Hip Hop Caucus and others from New Orleans to DC. We hope many groups will converge in the nation's capital this Labor Day week-end, under the banner, ""BASTA YA!"" Enough is enough -- Stop the brutality, at home and abroad. There's talk of an encampment with the theme, 'We're staying until things change!"" We're happy to help link your group to this national action. Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427"
20060901 "Film: ""Worlds Apart 9-11: First Responders Against the War"" at the Nacul Center" "Explores the experiences of many of New York Citys First Responders and the effect 9/11 has had on them. Several, believing that violence only breeds more violence, founded Ground Zero for Peace. The film includes footage of their Afghan counterparts sharing their stories with founder, Megan Bartlett. Shown at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the Wide Angle Films series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060901 film: Worlds Apart 9-11: First Responders Against the War "Explores the experiences of many of New York Citys First Responders and the effect 9/11 has had on them. Several, believing that violence only breeds more violence, founded Ground Zero for Peace. The film includes footage of their Afghan counterparts sharing their stories with founder, Megan Bartlett. More info at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060825 Katrina Disaster Anniversary "A call for a Season of Prayer and Action, to embrace our mutual interdependence and responsibility for one another's well-being and to urge upon the federal government the role we know it must play if we are to respond adequately to this continuing disaster: We hope that you will join us in commemorating the anniversary of Katrina's landfall by including a prayer and participating in an action on the weekend of Aug. 25-27. This particular call to action is sponsored by a Christian anti-poverty group, Sojourners/Call for Renewal http://www.linkedfate.org/event_info.html When our nation stops spending $450 BILLION per year (largely collected from the paychecks of ordinary people) on killing and preparation for more war, do you suppose we'll have plenty for healing, repairs, reparations, education, and even hospice for all our frail neighbors? What a beautiful day to work for peace. When was the lst time you called up and volunteered. We won't wait until the emergency is at our doorstep to end the violence. Members of Congress are in their home districts now, and may meet with peace and justice groups. Who ya gonna' call? Traprock Peace Center 413 773-7427"
20060822 "FREEDOM CENTER LEGAL TRAINING SERIES, The Quaker Space, Northampton, MA" "FREEDOM CENTER LEGAL TRAINING SERIES 5:30-7:30pm, The Quaker Space, 43 Center St, Northampton, MA. For mental health consumers/survivors, advocates, and allies, only. Led by Nancy Sviridia of the Disability Law Center. This is the second of a two part series. Food provided. August 22: ""New DMH Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion and Miscellaneous Topics"". Info: 413-584-2951, mailto:aby@freedom-center.org"
20060822 The Enviro Show 103.3fm Valley Free Radio's environment show. This week: Birthday party! But it's not all fun & games. It's also near the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Also: Forest preservation - can we do it in WMass?
20060818 film: Winter Soldier Documents the Winter Soldier Investigation conducted by Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Over 125 veterans give testimony to war crimes and atrocities they either participated in or witnessed. Documentary footage - often taken by these veterans - supports their testimony. More info at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm
20060818 "Film: ""Winter Soldier"" at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst" "Documents the Winter Soldier Investigation conducted by Vietnam Veterans Against the War. Over 125 veterans give testimony to war crimes and atrocities they either participated in or witnessed. Documentary footage - often taken by these veterans - supports their testimony. In February 1971, one month after the revelations of the My Lai massacre, an astonishing public inquiry into war crimes committed by American forces in Vietnam was held at a Howard Johnson motel in Detroit. The Vietnam Veterans Against the War organized this event called the Winter Soldier Investigation. More than 125 veterans spoke of atrocities they had witnessed and committed. Though the event was attended by press and television news crews, almost nothing was reported to the American public. Yet, this unprecedented forum marked a turning point in the anti-war movement. It was a pivotal moment in the lives of young vets from around the country who participated, including the young John Kerry. The Winter Soldier Investigation changed him and his comrades forever. Their courage in testifying, their desire to prevent further atrocities and to regain their own humanity, provide a dramatic intensity that makes seeing Winter Soldier an unforgettable experience. Shown at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the Wide Angle Films series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060815 The Yes Men - film Reel World - documentary which is hyterically funnyas well as thought provoking. The Yes Men pull off one bold prank after another - exposing disturbing norms of corporate culture. Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Ellen Kaufmann 625-9708
20060815 The Yes Men - film Reel World - documentary which is hyterically funnyas well as thought provoking. The Yes Men pull off one bold prank after another - exposing disturbing norms of corporate culture. Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls Ellen Kaufmann 625-9708
20060815 The Yes Men - film Reel World - documentary which is hyterically funnyas well as thought provoking. The Yes Men pull off one bold prank after another - exposing disturbing norms of corporate culture.
20060813 "UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE, Anywhere!" "UNPLUG VERMONT YANKEE 7-8 pm, your home. Frances Crowe, co-founder of Traprock Peace Center invites you to unplug all electrical appliances (including refrigerator) for 1 hour on the second Sunday of each month. Don't want a melt down? Your initiative counts!!"
20060810 "ANNUAL NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE, Aug 10-13, Amherst" "August 10 to 13 32nd ANNUAL NOFA SUMMER CONFERENCE Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst. Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA) annual conference features a dynamic keynote speaker, a pre conference focusing on organic food and farming education, a debate on personal security issues, and close to 200 workshops to appeal to farmers, gardeners, land care professionals, homesteaders, activists and consumers. Sister Miriam Therese MacGillis is the keynote speaker - in 1980, she founded Genesis Farm, a learning center where people gather to search for more authentic ways to live in harmony with the natural world and each other. NOFA is a non-profit organization of nearly 4,000 farmers, gardeners, and consumers working to educate members and the general public about the benefits of a local organic food system based on complete cycles, natural materials and minimal waste for the health of individual beings, communities and the living planet. NOFA encompasses Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Info: Julie Rawson, 978-355-2853, nofa@nofamass.org NOFA's website is at: http://www.nofamass.org"
20060809 "PETER GALBRAITH: ""END OF IRAQ: HOW AMERICAN INCOMPETENCE CREATED A WAR WITHOUT E" "PETER GALBRAITH: ""END OF IRAQ: HOW AMERICAN INCOMPETENCE CREATED A WAR WITHOUT END"" 7 pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, MA, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; http://www.odysseybks.com (http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html). The author was the first US Ambassador to Croatia and is the Senior Diplomatic Fellow at the Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation. He has been in Iraq many times during historic turning points for the country over the last 21 years: the Iran-Iraq War, the Kurdish genocide, the 1991 uprising, the immediate aftermath of the 2003 war, and the writing of Iraq's constitutions. Galbraith offers firsthand observations of the men who are now Iraq's leaders and draws on his nearly two decades of involvement in Iraq policy working for the US government."
20060809 "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING, Northampton, MA" "AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL MEETING 7:30pm, Unitarian Society, 220 Main St (Use side entrance at rear), Northampton, MA. For over 40 years, Nobel Peace Prize winner Amnesty International has been fighting for human rights worldwide. Join local efforts to help stop torture, genocide, human trafficking, violence against women, death penalty, and other human rights abuses. Info, to confirm meeting: Barry, 413-584-5537, mailto:bnigrosh@gmail.com, Amnesty International website: http://amnesty76.tripod.com"
20060808 The Enviro Show "WXOJ-LP, 103.3fm Valley Free Radio's environment show"
20060808 "PEACE PARTY at TRAPROCK for Sunny's Birthday, Deerfield" "6PM pot-luck Songs welcome 8PM meeting of ""Nuclear Addicts Annonymous"" to support our collective movement toward solar power!! NO NUKES! CUKES!! , Deerfield We are off route 5 & 10, 1/2 mile south of Greenfield. Take Keets Road to the top of the hill and make a hard left turn after the Woolman Hill sign, at the top of the hill. Please imagine with us town by town resolutions for impeachment, and a tour from Brattleboro to Boston, through Springfield, Hartford, New Haven, Providence, etc. The anniversary of the Boston Tea Party is Dec. 16! A Tea Party might be just the thing to end a war, and stop a bio-weapons lab in the heart of Roxbury."
20060807 Valley wide Organizing meeting - Holyoke Community College "Monday, August 7, 2006 Monday, August 7, 2006 @ 7PM Kitteredge Business Center Room 303 (New Building) Holyoke Community College Organizing Meeting: to confront the Israeli assault on the Palestinian and Lebanese People ? Discuss goals and what we stand for ? Discuss actions to be held in the valley ? Discuss holding another panel on the issue And anything else that comes up Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization, the International Action Center, Umass Anti-War Coalition, Umass Palestine Action Coalition, Code Pink. All organizations are encouraged to attend and co-sponsor. All unaffiliated individuals are also encouraged to attend."
20060806 "Walk for a Nuclear Free Future, Rutland, Montpelier & Burlington, VT" "Walk for a Nuclear Free Future August 6th August 9th Citizens Awareness Network* and Nipponzan Myohoji * are sponsoring a commemorative walk remembering the nuclear bombs that the United States dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki 61 years ago, and the catastrophic disaster of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in 1986 and the accident at the three-mile-island nuclear power plant in 1976. As we walk we will remember the victims who have suffered from the effects of the radioactive fallout from these events and make the connections between the inherent dangers of nuclear power and nuclear weapons. The daily walk will be led by Jun Yasuda, a Buddhist nun from the Grafton Peace Pagoda whose practice is to walk and chant Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo while beating a prayer drum as a call for peace in the world. Each day will begin with interfaith prayer. We will walk in the spirit of non-violence to create a future free of all nuclear weapons and nuclear power. Schedule August 6 8:00 A.M. Rutland, Vermont ceremony for Hiroshima Day 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Walk in Rutland August 7 9: A.M. walk in Montpelier, Vermont August 8 9:00 A.M. walk in Burlington, Vermont August 9 9:00-11:00 A.M. walk in Burlington, Vermont 11:00 A.M. Burlington, Vt. ceremony for Nagasaki Day final circle and closure You are welcome to join this walk for any amount of time. We look forward to meeting with members of the communities, sharing meals and conversation. This is a drug and alcohol free walk. Participants will be asked to help pay for gas for support vehicles. *Citizens Awareness Network is a grassroots group, which has focused on creating a sustainable energy future by ending our dependence on nuclear power since 1991. For further information contact: Citizens Awareness Network www.nukebusters.org <http://www.nukebusters.org/> 413-339-5781 or 413-625-6177 or Hattie Nestel Hattieshalom@verizon.net 978-249-6224 *Nipponzan Myohoji is an international Buddhist order dedicated to world peace and nuclear abolition. Their practice is to build peace pagodas and walk while chanting Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo for world peace. The founder of the order, Nichidatsu Fujii stated, Once we deny the belief of absolute state sovereignty, and after we eliminate all armament including nuclear weapons, and completely bring an end to war, we must create a new civilization, and an era of perpetual peace."
20060805 No Nukes Peace Walk / WALK TO COMMEMORATE HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI DAY IN WESTERN "Traprock Peace Center's NO NUKES PEACE WALK joins with the WALK TO COMMEMORATE HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI DAY IN WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, organized by the New England Peace Pagoda. Saturday, August 5: Amherst - Northampton. 8:00 AM Vigil on Amherst Common 8:30 Depart, walk down Rt. 9 10:00 Arrive at Whole Foods on Route 9 to Bike Trail, (junction of Rte 9 & Bay Rd.) 11:30 Arrive at Water Street Park, down Bridge St? Main Street, Northampton 12:15 Arrive at Noho City Hall. Vigil to thank the Mayor for joining Mayors for Peace."
20060805 Nativo Lopez speaks in Boston "No One Is Illegal/ Ningun ser humano es ilegal: Next Steps in the Struggle for Immigrant Rights Saturday August 5, 7pm Nate Smith House, 155 Lamartine St. (Take Orange Line to Stony Brook) ***Featuring: Nativo Lopez President of the Mexican American Political Association Executive Director the Hermandad Mexicana Latinoamericana We dont want half measures, we demand an amnesty, the immediate and unconditional legalization of the 12 million undocumented workers who work in this country. -Nativo Lopez Nativo was a spokesperson for the Great American Boycott 2006- a national day of action on May 1. He is also a member of the March 25 Coalition in Los Angeles, that called the first big demonstration in that city. Nativo stands FOR unconditional legalization for ALL undocumented immigrant FOR unification of families FOR full equality of all immigrants and Against militarization of the borders Against deportations Come discuss how we can continue the fight for full equality for all immigrants. For more info or to endorse contact: 617-648-0561 AmnestyTruth@yahoo.com Sponsored By: AFSCs Project Voice, Boston May Day Coalition, Centro Presente, International Socialist Organization, Jobs With Justice (MA Chapter), Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (MA Chapter) Latinos y Latinas por el cambio social, Mass Global Action, MIRA, Socialist Alternative. List in formation. ****National Immigrant Rights Strategy Convention**** August 11-13 For more information go to http://www.movimiento10demarzo.org Email: august11conference@yahoo.com Phone: 877-7-MARCHA"
20060805 US out of the Middle East rally - Boston "======================================= BOSTON: REGIONAL DEMONSTRATION to support August 5 - 6 National Days of Action in saying, ""NO JUSTICE, NO PEACE! U.S. OUT OF THE MIDDLE EAST!"" ======================================= This Saturday, August 5: Rally begins 11:00 am at the Israeli Consulate (20 Park Place, Boston) with a March (JFK Federal Building) - Stand with the Palestinian and Lebanese Resistance - End the Occupation of IRAQ, PALESTINE and LEBANON - Support the Palestinian People's Right to Return U.S./Israeli Troops Out Now - No More Fighting and Dying for Oil Profits - STOP U.S. Aid to Israel FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact the Boston International Action Center: phone 617-522-6626 or email iacboston@iacboston.org. To download a flyer about this protest, visit Boston IAc's website at http://www.iacboston.org Local Endorsers (partial list): Palestinian American Congress, Boston Chapter; International Action Center; Chuck Turner, Boston City Council, District 7*; Tony Van der Meer, Co-Chair Boston Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Comm.; Clemencia Lee, Co-Founder, Cultural Cafe*; Dorotea Manuela, Co-Chair Boston Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Comm.; The Most Rev. Filipe Teixeira, OFSJC, Diocese of St. Francis of Assisi, CCA*; New England Human Rights Organizationfor Haiti; Martin Luther King, Jr. Bolivarian Circle; Women?s Fightback Network; Steve Gillis, VP USW L.8751*, Boston School Bus Drivers; Ed Childs, Chief Steward Unite/HERE L. 26*; Western Mass. International Action Center/Troops Out Now Coalition [* for id only] PLEASE ENDORSE the August 5th weekend of actions focusing on the U.S. role in the Middle East and express your full solidarity with the Palestinian and Lebanese people. To endorse, click http://iacenter.org/aug5endorse.shtml WMass IAC encourages everyone to participate in the upcoming Days of Action focused on the call, ?No Justice, No Peace: U.S. Out of the Middle East"" and to support local and emergency actions against this criminal U.S.-Israeli war, along with the August 12 mobilization in Washington, D.C. Here is an excerpt from the IAC's national call highlighting other focal concerns: ""In organizing around the issue of justice and peace in the Middle East, we encourage activists to make the connections to other struggles. The racist nature of the U.S. war in the Middle East is part of the same racism behind the treatment of the primarily African American victims and survivors of Hurricane Katrina, and the racism behind the attacks on immigrant rights. ""Now, more than ever, it?s vitally necessary for all of us in the U.S. who genuinely believe in peace and justice -- whether we be Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Atheist, Black, Latin@, Native, Arab, Asian or White -- to fully embrace the Palestinian freedom struggle and to forge new bonds of solidarity with all the peoples of the Middle East, so that all the world will know that Bush?s war is not our war."" UPDATES TO FOLLOW: please help spread the word by emailing this announcement widely. -----------------------------------------------"
20060804 """THE DOCTOR, THE DEPLETED URANIUM, & THE DYING CHILDREN""" "Friday August 4 (First & Third Fridays thru Sep 1) ""THE DOCTOR, THE DEPLETED URANIUM, & THE DYING CHILDREN"" 7pm, NACUL Center, 592 Main St at North Whitney St, Amherst, a half mile east from Amherst center; accessible by bus. Donations gratefully accepted. This award winning film by Frieder Wagner and Valentin Thurn exposes the use and impact of radioactive weapons during the current war against Iraq. The story is filmed in four countries and opens with comments by two British veterans, describing their exposure to radioactive, so-called ""depleted"" uranium (DU) weapons and the congenital abnormalities of their children. Discussion follows. For information on Wide-Angle Films (WAF) call Steve/Annie, 230-3138, or Emily, 256-1760, mailto:lewis.emily@comcast.net"
20060804 "film: The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium, and the Dying Children" "Exposes the use and impact of radioactive weapons during the current war against Iraq. The story is told by citizens of many nations and opens with comments by two British veterans, describing their exposure to radioactive, so-called depleted uranium (DU), weapons and the congenital abnormalities of their children. More info at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060804 "Film: ""The Doctor, The Depleted Uranium, and the Dying Children"" at the Nacul Ce" "Exposes the use and impact of radioactive weapons during the current war against Iraq. The story is told by citizens of many nations and opens with comments by two British veterans, describing their exposure to radioactive, so-called depleted uranium (DU), weapons and the congenital abnormalities of their children. Discusses startling findings of 2003 field investigations in Iraq. ""The human and environmental samples have been found to contain depleted uranium and abnormally high levels of the artificial transuranic isotope, 236U. ... Viewers will see in the film, evidence of a new class of uranium weapons."" These include ""bunker defeat"" bombs. Revealed an on-going health catastrophe--a ten-fold increase in cancers and a twenty-fold increase in congenital deformities. The grisly realities of the cancer ward provide an appropriate alarm that could help to stop the use of these weapons unless it can be shown they will not harm civilians for generations to come. Shown at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the Wide Angle Films series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060803 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY, Springfield, MA" "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 7-8:30 pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA. Discussing candidates' position on the death penalty. Planning annual Sacco/Vanzetti Night, August 23 2006. Info: 413-567-3451, mailto mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net"
20060802 Rally for Peace in the Middle East - Amherst Common "Rally for Peace in the Middle East - Amherst Common Wednesday, August 2, 2006 Amherst Common Rally 7-8 PM Come from 6-7 PM to learn more about the current situation in the region through first-hand accounts, up-to-date facts and powerful pictures. From 7-8 PM, speakers will share their thoughts, poetry and accounts from eye-witnesses in the conflict zone. We will stand in solidarity with those innocent Lebnese, Gazans & Israelis caught in the middle of the tragic conflict unfolding in the Middle East. Join us in advocating for a cease fire on both sides and a peaceful resolution. Sponsored by Traprock Peace Center and Amherst area peace groups, incuding Western Mass American Friends Service Committee and SAGE."
20060802 "ATOMIC SAFETY & LICENSING BOARD HEARS VERMONT YANKEE RELICENSING ARGUMENTS, Brat" "ATOMIC SAFETY & LICENSING BOARD HEARS VERMONT YANKEE RELICENSING ARGUMENTS 9-6 pm, Multipurpose Room, Brattleboro Union High School, 131 Fairgrounds Rd, Brattleboro VT. The Atomic Safety & Licensing board will hear Oral Arguments from all Interveners filing contentions against the relicensing of Vermont Yankee (VY) nuclear power plant. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will also present arguments. Most likely, the State of Massachusetts will present in the morning and the State of Vermont will present in the afternoon of August 1. The New England Coalition (NEC) will present the whole of August 2. The Public is invited to attend and observe but there will be no opportunity to comment. In addition, signs, banners, posters, and displays will not be allowed inside. For info call Sally Shaw at the New England Coalition, 802-257-0336. Bravo Sally! Bravo Ray. Thanks to all the Traprock network who helped get our Massachusetts Attorney General involved!"
20060801 "WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK, Hadley, MA" "WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK 6:30 pm, North Star Learning Center, Rt 9, Hadley, MA. MREN focuses on counter-recruitment, GI Rights advocacy, Conscientious Objection work, and support of military families. Material available on line at http://www.WesternMassAFSC.org. Info: 413-584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com"
20060801 "ATOMIC SAFETY & LICENSING BOARD HEARS VERMONT YANKEE RELICENSING ARGUMENTS, Brat" "ATOMIC SAFETY & LICENSING BOARD HEARS VERMONT YANKEE RELICENSING ARGUMENTS 9-6 pm, Multipurpose Room, Brattleboro Union High School, 131 Fairgrounds Rd, Brattleboro VT. The Atomic Safety & Licensing board will hear Oral Arguments from all Interveners filing contentions against the relicensing of Vermont Yankee (VY) nuclear power plant. Nuclear Regulatory Commission staff will also present arguments. Most likely, the State of Massachusetts will present in the morning and the State of Vermont will present in the afternoon of August 1. The New England Coalition (NEC) will present the whole of August 2. The Public is invited to attend and observe but there will be no opportunity to comment. In addition, signs, banners, posters, and displays will not be allowed inside. For info call Sally Shaw at the New England Coalition, 802-257-0336. Bravo Sally! Bravo Ray. (Thanks to all the Traprock network who helped get our Massachusetts Attorney General involved!)"
20060730 "Cindy Sheehan on the Brattleboro Commom., with Simba! 1pm" "Re: Cindy Sheehan coming to Bratt July 30 Hello Friends, On Sunday, July 30 at 1 p.m., Cindy Sheehan will be joining us for a major rally on the Brattleboro Common, promoting an end to the Iraqi occupation, calling for the impeahment of the president and vice president, and calling for efforts to thwart the administration's drive towards confrontation with Iran. There will be several speakers as well as music by Simba. Please come and add your voice. Please pass this message on."
20060730 "NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING LIBRARY, Florence, MA" "NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING LIBRARY Thursdays 6-8:30pm, Sundays 1-4pm, 8 High St, Florence, MA. The 8 High Street Neighborhood Library is a community lending library located in a Florence, MA living room. Volunteers maintain it; neighbors and visitors of the library donate or loan their books. The goals of the library include community building, skill sharing through workshops, the promotion of reading, and the equalization of access to knowledge on a small (neighborhood) scale. Many of the books are about social justice and environmental consciousness but there are 57 categories including poetry, art, fiction, mythology, cookbooks, children's books, parenting, films and health. For information and directions if you are interested in visiting, volunteering, donating, loaning, giving or attending a workshop, or looking to find out more about the library please call: 413-586-8031."
20060730 "MOBILIZING FOR IMPEACHMENT & ENDING IRAQ OCCUPATION with Cindy Sheehan, VT" "MOBILIZING FOR IMPEACHMENT & ENDING IRAQ OCCUPATION We will be joined by Cindy Sheehan for rallies in Brattleboro (1pm) and Montpelier, VT (7 pm evening). RSVP, Info: Dan DeWalt, 802-348-7701, mailto:patrioticresponse@yahoo.com Cindy Sheehan will be joining us for a major rally on the Brattleboro Common at 1 pm, promoting an end to the Iraqi occupation, calling for the impeachment of the president and vice president, and calling for efforts to thwart the administration's drive towards confrontation with Iran. There will be several speakers as well as music by Simba(!) -- formed as a NO-NUKES band approximately 18 years ago. The evening rally will also be joined by Cindy Sheehan at 7 pm at the Unitarian Church, Main St, Montpellier, VT. Please come and add your voice! (Cindy Sheehan invites Vermont and New England neighbors to prepare to join Camp Casey in Crawford, TX this August, and come to DC this Sept.) Immigrants, the labor movement, peace activists, and military families join in a common struggle for sanity in government and human rights at home and abroad. BASTA YA!! Enough is enough! Speakers: Cindy Sheehan Gold Star Families for Peace Frances Crowe Bruce Gagnon Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space ROb Shetterly Americanswhotellthetruth.org Dud Kendrick Navel officer, Maine Veterans for Peace Dan DeWalt Patriotic Response to Renegade Government Sunny Miller Traprock Peace Center Music by Simba plus special guests"
20060728 """676"" HEALTH CARE HEARING PLANNING COMMITTEE, Greenfield, MA" """676"" HEALTH CARE HEARING PLANNING COMMITTEE 10-11:45 am, Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street near the corner of Wells St, Greenfield, MA (look for large green awning). The Western Mass Single Payer Network will sponsor a WESTERN MASS GRASSROOTS PEOPLE'S HEALTH CARE HEARING on October 21. WMass Rep John Olver will chair and take testimony, possibly joined by other Representatives. More about the hearings at http://www.healthcare-now.org. This campaign is building a movement for a ""Medicare for All"" solution (HR 676) to the health care crisis. Passage of HR 676 would ensure that everyone would receive high quality and affordable health care. See http://www.house.gov/conyers/news_health_care.htm. Rep Olver is a co-sponsor of HR 676 along with 72 other members of Congress, including John Conyers and Dennis Kucinich, and almost the entire Massachusetts delegation. WMass Rep Richard Neal is so far reluctant to sign on - you can urge him to do so at 413-785-0325 or http://www.house.gov/writerep/. If you would like to help plan this Hearing, please contact Jon Weissman, 413-737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20060728 "WMASS SOCIAL FORUM BENEFIT DANCE PARTY, Amherst, MA" "WMASS SOCIAL FORUM BENEFIT DANCE PARTY 8:30-Midnight, Fayerweather Hall, Amherst College, Amherst, MA Rts 9 & 116, Amherst. To support a Western Mass Social Forum. Information: mailto:SWolf@communityaction.us"
20060728 "WESTERN MASS POETRY SLAM TEAM, Holyoke, MA" "WESTERN MASS POETRY SLAM TEAM 9 pm-Midnight, El Mercado, 413 Main St, Holyoke, MA. Poetry Slam is a national poetry event that takes place all over the country and is making its way internationally. Maurice ""Soulfighter"" Taylor, one of Western Mass's first slam poets, is organizing Western Mass's First Poetry Slam Team. The winner of the Slam gets a cash prize and a slot on the quarter-finals to be able to compete for the Western Mass Poetry Slam Team. Info, to slam: ""Soulfighter"", 413-532-3650, mailto:soulfighter@wmasspoetryslam.org, http://www.wmasspoetryslam.org"
20060727 "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING, Greenfield, MA" "TRI STATE CITIZENS AWARENESS NETWORK (CAN) MEETING 4:30-6pm (time changed), Meeting Room, Green Fields Market, 144 Main St near corner of Wells St, Greenfield, MA (look for large green awning). Join your neighbors working to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. Broad public involvement is essential. How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? Find out at http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354). CAN envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 413-339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org CAN, Citizens Awareness Network website can be found at: http://www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html."
20060727 "OUT NOW'S OPEN HOUSE, Springfield, MA" "OUT NOW'S OPEN HOUSE 5:30-8:30pm, 1695 Main St, Suite 2F, Springfield, MA (across from the Hippodrome, above Economy Insurance). Out Now is Greater Springfield's LGBTQQIA youth organization available to youth ages 22 and under. Check out its new space, with a play and youth dance performance and snacks and drinks. Info: 413-348-8234."
20060727 "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY WORK DAY, Springfield, MA" "MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY WORK DAY 2 pm, Unitarian Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield, MA. Annual fun work meeting to stuff and mail the Sacco/Vanzetti Night (August fliers. Info: Saul, 413-567-3451, or John, 413-567-6315."
20060727 "The Buddhist Peace Fellowship presents a talk by Rene Theberge ""On the Cushion a" "At the Insight Meditation Center of the Pioneer Valley , 116 Pleasant Street (Eastworks Building) suite 2310, Easthampton, MA. Rene Theberge's talk ""On the Cushion and Out in the Streets: the Practice of Socially Engaged Buddhism"" will be followed by an open discussion/brainstorming session about the next steps our chapter of the Buddhist Peace Fellowship can take for peace and justice work. All are welcome. Please join us. contact: Emilie Woodward at emiliewoodward@hotmail.com, or Carolyn Tkach cmtkach@aol.com"
20060726 "EMERGENCY FORUM ABOUT MIDDLE EAST CRISIS, Northampton, MA" "EMERGENCY FORUM ABOUT MIDDLE EAST CRISIS 7 pm, Lyman Hall, First Churches, 129 Main St, Northampton, MA. Panelists: Carolyn Oppenheim (freelance journalist), Vijay Prashad (Trinity College), Sayres Rudy (Amherst College), and Mary Wilson (UMass Amherst). Organized by the Western Mass Palestine Action Coalition, the Northampton Committee to Stop the War, American Friends Service Committee, and UMass Anti-War Coalition. As the US administration blocks initiatives for an immediate ceasefire, it's time we start realizing the role that our government is playing in this crisis. Info: Mike Sances, 508-367-1644, mailto:umassawc@gmail.com"
20060726 "DIALOGUE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES, Amherst, MA" "DIALOGUE ON CIVIL LIBERTIES ISSUES 7:30-9pm, VFW Post 754 (Upstairs Hall), 457 Main St, Amherst, MA. Sponsored by SAGE, peace and justice organization that especially encourages attendance by people who may not entirely agree with its views. Conversation with members of the July 4 Parade Committee, facilitated by Adin Thayer and Norma Akamasu, to consider together the current troubling threats to our civil liberties. Info: mailto:nancyfoster@crocker.com"
20060725 "FREEDOM CENTER LEGAL TRAINING SERIES, Northampton, MA" "FREEDOM CENTER LEGAL TRAINING SERIES 5:30-7:30pm, The Quaker Space, 43 Center St, Northampton, MA. For mental health consumers/survivors, advocates, and allies, only. Led by Nancy Sviridia of the Disability Law Center. Food provided. July 25: ""Competency and Decision-Making: Guardianships, Conservatorships, and Rep. Payees"". August 22: ""New DMH Regulations on Restraint and Seclusion and Miscellaneous Topics"". Info: 413-584-2951, mailto:aby@freedom-center.org"
20060724 "PROTEST: End the Israeli Assault on Lebanon and Gaza! - Springfield, MA" "PROTEST: End the Israeli Assault on Lebanon and Gaza! ***Please forward widely*** Protest/ Speak-out! To show our solidarity with the people of Lebanon and Gaza! End US aid for Israel! NOT ONE MORE DOLLAR for these atrocities! Where: Springfield Federal Building, 1550 Main St. When: Monday July 24, 2006 5PM-6:30PM Hundreds of civilians have died in Israel's brutal bombing of Lebanon, an attack that has included the use of the illegal incendiary weapon white phosphorus. Across Lebanon, apartment buildings have been levelled, houses destroyed, families killed in their entirety. Bush speaks out self-righteously to support Israel's ""right to defend itself."" But it is Israel who is carrying out the war of terror. The stones of Palestinian youth and the rockets of the Lebanese fighters are nothing compared to the terrible might of the Israeli military, armed to the teeth by the United States--by our tax dollars--to the tune of 5 billion dollars a year. In Gaza, Israel has created the world's largest prison camp, cutting off funds, bombing infrastructure, and strangling the Palestinian people and punishing them for the ""crime"" of electing a government that Israel and the US oppose. We stand in solidarity with the people of Lebanon and Gaza. End this war of terror! Free Palestine! Free Lebanon! Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization, the International Action Center, more sponsors to follow. Please email contact@isowmass.org to co-sponsor this event or find out more info."
20060724 IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSION "IMMIGRATION INFORMATION SESSION 6-8 pm, El Mercado, 413 Main St, Holyoke, MA. Do you work with immigrants? Are you faced with challenges? Workshop by Prof Harris Freeman & Frances South, Western New England College School of Law, and Atty Paulette Carol Brooks. Info: Western Mass Coalition for Immigrant Rights, 413-687-0399, mailto:may1stcoalition@gmail.com. The ACLU (http://www.aclu.org/immigrants/index.html) and the National Lawyers Guild (http://www.nationalimmigrationproject.org) provide the latest info on immigration rights and pamphlets in English, Spanish, and Portuguese."
20060724 CPE Workshops: Puerto Rico; BALLE; Classless Economy "CPE's Summer Institute Fayerweather Hall, Amherst College Workshops are FREE and OPEN to the public 3:30-5:00pm Concurrent Workshops  Workshop 1 Colonial Crises and Peoples Struggles: The Puerto Rican Experience Rene Poitevin  Workshop 2 Parecon: A Classes Economy, Vision and Strategy Michael Albert  Workshop 3 Building a Living Local Economy Daniel Finn (BALLE)"
20060724 Workshops: Economics of Alternative Energy; Financing Coops "CPE Summer Institute Free and Open to the Public Fayerweather Hall, Amherst Collge Monday, July 24 1:30-3:00pm Concurrent Workshops  Workshop 1 Economics of Renewable Energy - Lynn Benander  Workshop 2 Wheres the Money: Resources for Economic Alternatives Mary Hoyer (Cooperative Fund of New England), William Spademan (Common Good Bank) and others"
20060723 Center for Popular Economics Summer Institute 2006 "SUMMER INSTITUTE July 23 thru 29 Fayerweather Hall, Amherst College, Rts 9 & 116, Amherst, MA (http://www.amherst.edu/about_amh/visit/map/camp_map-1-1.html). Week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. Focus on how economic systems impact our lives and work every day. Afternoon and evening events open to the public - see www.populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI%202006%20schedule.htm. Info: 413-545-0743, mailto:programs@populareconomics.org For more information please visit the Center for Popular Economics wesite at: http://www.populareconomics.org"
20060723 "CENTER FOR POPULAR ECONOMICS Summer Institute, Amherst College, Amherst, MA" "CPE SUMMER INSTITUTE July 23 thru 29 Fayerweather Hall, Amherst College, Rts 9 & 116, Amherst, MA (http://www.amherst.edu/about_amh/visit/map/camp_map-1-1.html). Week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. Focus on how economic systems impact our lives and work every day. Afternoon and evening events open to the public. Please see http://www.populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI%202006%20schedule.htm. Info: 413-545-0743 mailto: programs@populareconomics.org For more information on the summer program with the Center for Popular Economics please visit their website at: http://www.populareconomics.org"
20060721 HUNGER STRIKE TO END WAR IN IRAQ "HUNGER STRIKE TO END WAR IN IRAQ Called by CODEPINK: Women for Peace (www.codepink4peace.org), Global Exchange (www.globalexchange.org), and Gold Star Families for Peace (www.gsfp.org). ""We've marched, held vigils, lobbied Congress, camped out at Bush's ranch. We've even gone to jail. Now it's time to do more,"" says peace mom Cindy Sheehan. Hundreds of celebrities, veterans, mothers, and concerned citizens across the country are participating in a rolling fast. The fast will last until September 21, International Peace Day, when activists around the country will initiate a week of nonviolent actions against the war as part of the Declaration of Peace. Info: http://www.troopshomefast.org"
20060721 "Film: ""The Future of Food"" at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst." "An in-depth investigation into the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled US grocery shelves for the past decade. This film gives voice to the farmers whose livelihoods have been affected. Examines the market and political forces changing what we eat as multinational corporations like Monsanto seek to control the worlds food system. Explores alternatives such as organic sustainable agriculture as one solution. Shown at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the Wide Angle Films series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060721 film: The Future of Food "An in-depth investigation into the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled US grocery shelves for the past decade. This film gives voice to the farmers whose livelihoods have been affected. Examines the market and political forces changing what we eat as multinational corporations like Monsanto seek to control the worlds food system. Explores alternatives such as organic sustainable agriculture as one solution. More info at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060719 "W.Mass Social Forum, Planning Meeting, Turners Falls" "The next Body WMSF meeting will be in Turners Falls at the Brickhouse on July 19th. Heere are the minutes from the Coordinating Committee Meeting- Monday June 19th Present were: Shira, Emily K, Susan, Janelle, Nan, Berg Agenda: WMSF General Outreach Reportback from location committee Reportback from Tracks committee Northeast Regional Social forum Fundraising Coordinating committee outreach/next meeting Outreach for the forum/future meetings 1. -we can easily add more people to the WMSF listserve- in order to do this e-mails can be sent to Jo (afsc@crocker.com) with WMSF Listserve in the subject line or at the WMSF website: http://www.westernmassafsc.org/wsf/wsf.html -everyone can continue to take personal initiative using our own connections with organizers/organizations to draw more folks into the organizing process at all levels.. 2. ENDORSEMENTS- the CC discussed a process of asking organizations in Western Mass to endorse the WMSF, possibly through a form that will eventually be found on the website -in order to do this we need to produce such a form as well as more concrete background material on the WMSF (flyers, etc) that we can distribute by hand or e-mail to organizations--- it seems like the outreach committee can focus on this work -in order to get the word out about the WMSF, we can coalition with events happening around Western Mass to a)co-sponsor events that are linked to themes of the SF in order to draw people in and generate awareness about the SF, b)possibly we can use the connections we have in western mass to get on the mic at events and plug the SF/ or get on agendas at meetings of organizations c) the social forum can also be used to get the word out about local events happening (via our website, etc) 3. WEBSITE -Emily K said that there are some workstudy students that may be willing to help maintain the WMSF for free..! Location Committee Report Back -The location committee met, and has suggested UMASS as a possible location for the weekend after spring break next spring. -The coordinating committee agreed that UMASS has the potential to be a centrally located/neutral location, but was wondering if buses from all over W.Mass run to UMass..? -Everyone at the CC meeting seemed to agree on the physical location of UMASS, but came to the consensus that the weekend after spring break, because of its proximity to the vacation, might disadvantage students who might still be out of the area. Some folks wondered about the possibility of bad weather during this time as well -The CC said ok! to UMASS, but suggests that the Location Committee think about moving the date further back, perhaps to the weekends surrounding May 1, as it is a historically important day (international workers day) Tracks Committee Report Back -The tracks committee met, Emily and shira reported back on their brainstorm (Emily said that notes from their meeting would be sent out to the larger group): -They discussed defining what a track is so that this information can be brought to meetings -they made a list of possible tracks that is partially listed here (Emily will forward complete list to group): Local to global economics War/militarism Environment/sustainability Spirit + wisdom Identities: i.e. youth/immigration/gender/race Education Welfare Media Civil liberties Human/indigenous rights -they agreed that this list is still a work in progress and that clearly there are lots of intersections between these categories, therefore it is likely that many workshops within these tracks will be cross listed Northeast Regional Social Forum -Emily K shared that regionally, throughout the country there are social forums happening and that western mass falls into the huge region (as determined by the US social forum) considered the Northeast which includes as far south as Washington DC - the purpose of the Northeast Regional social forum is to ensure cohesiveness in our region, and there have already been conference calls and other organizing happening to make this possible -the next conference call is June 28th at 11am, if anyone wants to get involved- contact Emily at: programs@populareconomics.org -Additionally, Maine will be hosting their social forum from July 28-30 in Lewiston, and it could be very useful to send some delegates from W.Mass to attend, talk with organizers, and to represent -Nan said that nan was possibly interested in going, if anyone else is interested, contact Emily at programs@populareconomics.org FUNDRAISING -The Institute for Popular Economics Summer Institute held annually at Amherst College has generously offered to let the WMSF use a space at Amherst for a benefit/fundraiser event on the evening of Friday July 28th -Shira knows a band that will play for free and said that Raul could possibly dj -folks conveyed that some folks from the fundraising committee had hesitations/concerns about having the benefit and not wanting to rush into it, but the CC agreed that this seemed like a an opportunity we should take advantage of -WE NEED HELP ORGANIZING THIS! *Shira, Berg and Janelle are going to meet this Saturday June 24 at 4pm at the Haymarket in Northampton to talk about organizing the event, everyone is invited to attend! Coordinating committee outreach/next meeting -folks were wondering if computers were the best way to communicate in terms of scheduling meetings? - it seems like getting to CC meetings is challenging for some folks, and as we try to expand throughout w.mass and have more folks involved from a larger geographic area, it might be useful to try other options for meeting- -susan and Emily suggested conference calls and are going to talk to Jo to see how much these will cost and if they are possible **tentativley, a conference call for the coordinating committee has been scheduled for Friday July 7th at 4PM -we also need to follow up with everyone on the cc listserve to check that they are still interested -the group also discussed that it is possible that if folks cant make it to meetings, but still want to be involved, there should be ways to designate tasks for folks **The next Body WMSF meeting will be in Turners Falls at the Brickhouse on July 19th. Shira will send out directions to the listserve before the meeting. General"
20060719 "W.Mass Social Forum, Planning Meeting, Turners Falls" "The next Body WMSF meeting will be in Turners Falls at the Brickhouse on July 19th. Heere are the minutes from the Coordinating Committee Meeting- Monday June 19th Present were: Shira, Emily K, Susan, Janelle, Nan, Berg Agenda: WMSF General Outreach Reportback from location committee Reportback from Tracks committee Northeast Regional Social forum Fundraising Coordinating committee outreach/next meeting Outreach for the forum/future meetings 1. -we can easily add more people to the WMSF listserve- in order to do this e-mails can be sent to Jo (afsc@crocker.com) with WMSF Listserve in the subject line or at the WMSF website: http://www.westernmassafsc.org/wsf/wsf.html -everyone can continue to take personal initiative using our own connections with organizers/organizations to draw more folks into the organizing process at all levels.. 2. ENDORSEMENTS- the CC discussed a process of asking organizations in Western Mass to endorse the WMSF, possibly through a form that will eventually be found on the website -in order to do this we need to produce such a form as well as more concrete background material on the WMSF (flyers, etc) that we can distribute by hand or e-mail to organizations--- it seems like the outreach committee can focus on this work -in order to get the word out about the WMSF, we can coalition with events happening around Western Mass to a)co-sponsor events that are linked to themes of the SF in order to draw people in and generate awareness about the SF, b)possibly we can use the connections we have in western mass to get on the mic at events and plug the SF/ or get on agendas at meetings of organizations c) the social forum can also be used to get the word out about local events happening (via our website, etc) 3. WEBSITE -Emily K said that there are some workstudy students that may be willing to help maintain the WMSF for free..! Location Committee Report Back -The location committee met, and has suggested UMASS as a possible location for the weekend after spring break next spring. -The coordinating committee agreed that UMASS has the potential to be a centrally located/neutral location, but was wondering if buses from all over W.Mass run to UMass..? -Everyone at the CC meeting seemed to agree on the physical location of UMASS, but came to the consensus that the weekend after spring break, because of its proximity to the vacation, might disadvantage students who might still be out of the area. Some folks wondered about the possibility of bad weather during this time as well -The CC said ok! to UMASS, but suggests that the Location Committee think about moving the date further back, perhaps to the weekends surrounding May 1, as it is a historically important day (international workers day) Tracks Committee Report Back -The tracks committee met, Emily and shira reported back on their brainstorm (Emily said that notes from their meeting would be sent out to the larger group): -They discussed defining what a track is so that this information can be brought to meetings -they made a list of possible tracks that is partially listed here (Emily will forward complete list to group): Local to global economics War/militarism Environment/sustainability Spirit + wisdom Identities: i.e. youth/immigration/gender/race Education Welfare Media Civil liberties Human/indigenous rights -they agreed that this list is still a work in progress and that clearly there are lots of intersections between these categories, therefore it is likely that many workshops within these tracks will be cross listed Northeast Regional Social Forum -Emily K shared that regionally, throughout the country there are social forums happening and that western mass falls into the huge region (as determined by the US social forum) considered the Northeast which includes as far south as Washington DC - the purpose of the Northeast Regional social forum is to ensure cohesiveness in our region, and there have already been conference calls and other organizing happening to make this possible -the next conference call is June 28th at 11am, if anyone wants to get involved- contact Emily at: programs@populareconomics.org -Additionally, Maine will be hosting their social forum from July 28-30 in Lewiston, and it could be very useful to send some delegates from W.Mass to attend, talk with organizers, and to represent -Nan said that nan was possibly interested in going, if anyone else is interested, contact Emily at programs@populareconomics.org FUNDRAISING -The Institute for Popular Economics Summer Institute held annually at Amherst College has generously offered to let the WMSF use a space at Amherst for a benefit/fundraiser event on the evening of Friday July 28th -Shira knows a band that will play for free and said that Raul could possibly dj -folks conveyed that some folks from the fundraising committee had hesitations/concerns about having the benefit and not wanting to rush into it, but the CC agreed that this seemed like a an opportunity we should take advantage of -WE NEED HELP ORGANIZING THIS! *Shira, Berg and Janelle are going to meet this Saturday June 24 at 4pm at the Haymarket in Northampton to talk about organizing the event, everyone is invited to attend! Coordinating committee outreach/next meeting -folks were wondering if computers were the best way to communicate in terms of scheduling meetings? - it seems like getting to CC meetings is challenging for some folks, and as we try to expand throughout w.mass and have more folks involved from a larger geographic area, it might be useful to try other options for meeting- -susan and Emily suggested conference calls and are going to talk to Jo to see how much these will cost and if they are possible **tentativley, a conference call for the coordinating committee has been scheduled for Friday July 7th at 4PM -we also need to follow up with everyone on the cc listserve to check that they are still interested -the group also discussed that it is possible that if folks cant make it to meetings, but still want to be involved, there should be ways to designate tasks for folks **The next Body WMSF meeting will be in Turners Falls at the Brickhouse on July 19th. Shira will send out directions to the listserve before the meeting. General"
20060718 "Traprock's Community Meal for Cooks & Anyone Hungry, Greenfield" "Share a meal at Second Congregational Church, Greenfield Mass, next to the Greenfield Town Hall. Please use the side door. The meal is served at 5:30. Dishes are delivered by volunteer cooks at about 4:30. We're grateful for students from Northfield who often help serve the meal. Marjorie Reid, Co-Chair wrote: ----------------------------------------------- December 1, 2005 Dear Friends, Matthew said I could write whatever I wanted to, so I will. I realized I was down in the dumps at our last Community Meal -- too much trouble in the world, too much violence and death, too much devastation and loss, and nothing I could do to help. And besides all that, we had a larger than usual group at the meal, including lots of children and hungry young adults. But miraculoously we had plenty of food, willing workers and lovely music provided by Steve Alves at the piano. On the way home I found myself singing that oldie from the 60's (before 'Coke' adopted it) -- ""I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony, I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company...."" Nothing had changed in the world, but at Second Church in Greenfield 85 people had enjoyed a hot meal, fellowship and music, all thanks to you. I felt as if we had lit a candle, instead of cursing the darkness. Thank you, thank you! And if you know of someone else who would like to help prepare those hot meals. please let Matthew or Marjorie know. Here's next year's schedule. -- Please let us know if you don't need to be called. January 17 March 21 April 18 May 16 July 18 August 15 October 17 November 21 With appreciation for all you do, Matthew Leighton and Marjorie Reid (Matthew and Marjorie have been dedicated coordinators of this Traprock Community Meal for many years, provided in collaboration with many wonderful groups sharing meals on week nights in Greenfield and Turners Falls.)"
20060715 "Support War Resisters! Free Suzanne Swift! - New Haven, CT" "Please forward widely! Support War Resisters! Free Suzanne Swift! On Saturday July 15, join activists in Connecticut in supporting soldiers who refuse to deploy to Iraq and Afghanistan. These soldiers need our support. Last month, Army Specialist Suzanne Swift was arrested in Eugene, Oregon for refusing to return to fight in Iraq. Swift served in Iraq for a year but decided she could not return and went AWOL. Swift said her superiors repeatedly sexually harassed her while serving in Iraq, and therefore refused to redeploy. Suzanne is not alone, 64% of female soldiers say they have been sexually harassed. Suzanne's mother Sara would like us to support her daughter and other war resisters on Suzanne's 22nd birthday July 15th. We will meet at 12:30 on 7/15 next to the Recruitment Center on 157 Orange St. in New Haven in a demonstration of support to soldiers who refuse to deploy. To read more about the details of Suzanne's case, please read her mother's interview on Democracy Now: http://www.democracynow.org/article.pl?sid=06/07/11/144224 Also Join the Connecticut Peace Coalition in their weakly vigil on Sundays 12-1 in New Haven at Broadway and Elm and the International Socialist Organization at their weekly demonstration on Wednesdays at 5:15 next to the recruitment office in New Haven at 157 Orange St. Consider starting a regular weekly demonstration/vigil in your community. We need to be out there constantly."
20060713 "ENHANCING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION, Amherst" "July 13 to 16 ENHANCING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT THROUGH SOCIAL JUSTICE EDUCATION UMass Amherst. The Social Justice Education (SJE) concentration in the School of Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst presents the SJE Summer Institute, focusing on the role of a social justice education curriculum and an equitable climate in K-12 schools. Info: Keri DeJong, 545-3620, mailto:sje_institute@educ.umass.edu, www.umass.edu/sjei"
20060710 July 10-14 Institute - Building Leadership for Peaceable Schools and Communities "July 10-14, Cambridge ""I=We"" -- Building Leadership for Peaceable Schools and Communities -- 14th annual Summer Institute of The Center for Peaceable Schools and Communities at Lesley University A powerful institute for educators, community activists, youth workers, parents, counselors, and others concerned with social justice, education, and peace-building in these times An opportunity to build communities of inclusion and equity, with tools, knowledge and relationships Visit website for information about last year's institute and for regular updates on this year's program http://www.lesley.edu/peace.html or call 617-349-8669"
20060707 film: Long Night's Journey into Day "film: ""Long Night's Journey into Day"" at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. Stunning film presenting four stories focusing on victims and perpetrators of the brutal and violent apartheid system in South Africa during the process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Explores the complexities of the need for truth-telling by perpetrators of violence, the painful process of asking for forgiveness, and the possibility of reconciliation. After dismantling the institutional apartheid of South Africa, the newly-elected government faced the daunting task of coming to terms with the brutal legacy of racism, repression, and violence that dominated the nation's history, and determining whom should be held accountable for these crimes against humanity. Toward that objective, the government appointed the Rev. Desmond Tutu to head up the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), whom offered to consider amnesty--on a case by case basis--to perpetrators of politically motivated crimes, so long as the participants promised full disclosure of all facts at publicly-held hearings. Their goal: to heal South Africa's wounds through national catharsis and reconciliatory justice, and to create a foundation of truth upon which to build a new, more just society. Of the over 7,000 cases presented to the TRC, this documentary focuses on four presumably typical--though equally complicated and emotional--amnesty cases: the plea filed by the four young men from Cape Town jailed for the murder of Amy Biehl--a white Fulbright scholar from Stanford University; the murder and incineration of two school teacher/activists--Fort Calata and Matthew Goniwe--by white police in rural Cradock; African National Congress radical Robert McBride's hearing for the car bombing that resulted in the deaths of three young white women in Durban; and the case of the ""Guguletu 7,"" in which seven young black men where recruited into a revolutionary faction set-up by a black double-agent, and then murdered by the police as terrorists. Comprised of trial footage, police testimonials, newsreels, and interviews with both victims and perpetrators, American documentary team Reid and Hoffmann have created an exceptional documentary that serves as an effective and chilling parable of humanity's capacity for both depthless cruelty and deeply-felt compassion. Shown at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. More info about the Wide Angle Films series at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060707 "Film: ""The Future of Food"" at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst" "An in-depth investigation into the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled US grocery shelves for the past decade. This film gives voice to the farmers whose livelihoods have been affected. Examines the market and political forces changing what we eat as multinational corporations like Monsanto seek to control the worlds food system. Explores alternatives such as organic sustainable agriculture as one solution. More info about the Wide Angle Films series is at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060706 "Sir, No Sir, a documentary movie" "This is a documentary about the returning Vietnam vetrans and their testamonials about their part as activists while in the military fighting in Vietnam. It features historic footage and interviews with the soldiers. A part of history that is mostly unknown, and mostly forgotten, but relevant to the parallel war today in Iraq."
20060706 film "presented by Code Pink: Sir No Sir: Pleasant Street Theater: documentary expossing the story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. Discussion following with Jerry Lembcke, Vietman veteran, professor, author and featured in the film and Marlisa Grogan, Iraq War veteran/former marine"
20060706 "Sir, No Sir, a documentary movie" "presented by Code Pink: Sir No Sir: Pleasant Street Theater: documentary expossing the story of the GI movement to end the war in Vietnam. Discussion following with Jerry Lembcke, Vietman veteran, professor, author and featured in the film and Marlisa Grogan, Iraq War veteran/former marine"
20060706 "Darfur: An Open Discussion On Intervention, Regime Change & The Politics of Geno" "Darfur: An Open Discussion On Intervention, Regime Change & The Politics of Genocide Multi-Media Presentation, Speakers, Panel Discussion & Audience Q & A Thursday, 6 July 2006, 7-9 pm, Neilson Library Browsing Room, Smith College, Northampton Oil? War? Genocide? Never again? What's going on in Darfur, Sudan? On Thursday July 6, at 7 PM an open public forum will offer an opportunity for people to learn more about the conflict in Darfur, the loss of life and the reasons behind this. Following on the recent ""Witnessing Darfur"" fundraising event at Smith College, where ""robust humanitarian intervention"" was repeatedly called for, panelists will offer diverse and challenging perspectives on the crises, exploring the many unanswered ethical, moral and political questions behind popular calls for humanitarian intervention and regime change in Sudan. With a focus on Darfur, panelists will examine and compare popular perceptions instilled by mass media with the realities of political, economic, social and cultural forces masked behind (recent) assignments of genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. The roles of multinational corporations, human rights groups, humanitarian aid organizations, think-tanks, Hollywood stars and other players will be examined in light of yet another resource war in a far-off place. The Darfur conflict will be properly situated in its greater regional and global contexts, paying attention to the clash of (religious) fundamentalisms and the Anglo-American imperatives in the ""war on terror."" The public is encouraged to exercise the moral obligation of ""never again"" to help ""stop genocide in Darfur"" by attending this important and crucial event, asking questions, challenging the speakers, and learning more about appropriate actions to educate and alleviate suffering, prevent further violence and aid innocent survivors. Panelists: Sara Flounders, Co-Director of the International Action Center, NYC, who traveled to Sudan on a fact-finding mission after the bombing of the El Shifa pharmaceutical plant in 1998; keith harmon snow, independent photojournalist, and human rights and genocide investigator in Africa, with Genocide Watch and Survivor's Rights International in 2004, and the United Nations in 2005; Dimitri Oram, writer & researcher on war crimes and the politics of genocide; Dr. Enoch Page, Associate Professor of Anthropology at UMass, expert on race theory and the anthropology of genocide. For more information contact: Sara Flounders, sara@action-mail.org, (212) 633-6646, or Deb Chandler, deborahchandler@comcast.net, (413) 584-9160. Also, visit http://www.allthingspass.com http://www.iacenter.org and http://www.grassrootspeace.org Sponsored by: The International Action Center of Western MA, The Northampton Committee to Stop the War In Iraq, Traprock Peace Center and Touchstone Farm & Yoga Center Download flyer at http://www.grassrootspeace.org/darfur_06july06.pdf"
20060704 Traprock's Annual July 4th Picnic "This is an annual tradition. We share our thoughts and feelings, eat and have fun at this community gathering of activists and neighbos. Please join us! Call Traprock for details (please wait until June!) at 413-773-7427."
20060704 July 4 Picnic -- at Traprock Pece Center in Deerfield "July 4 Picnic -- Tuesday July 4 we congregate to celebrate our interdependence, and our freedom to speak, work and live for peace and justice! Join Sally Weiss, Mark and Sue Watkins, Sunny, welcoming our neighbors, from 2:30 til dusk, when the fireflies rise. This is an all day picnic feast, usually attended by 60-80 folks. Come meet your wonderful neighbors. We keep the food in the kitchen, and bring our plates out on the lawn. (If it's raining hard or dreadfully hot, fewer people come and we fit inside with no problem.) Sorry pet-lovers, Woolman Hill does not welcome pets. This year special guests will include author Danielle Trisoni. See the NY Times review of her book, ""Falling Through the Earth,"" describing the relationship of daughter and father, affected by the war in Vietna, It's a terrific book review. <http://www.danielletrussoni.org/> RSVP's are always appreciated, buyut not necessary. Invite your friends and family for a day full of friendship, music making, theater games, and play with clay. DIRECTIONS: From Route 5 & 10 watch for blue state highway signs for Woolman Hill Camp and Conference Center. Turn east up Keets Road. At the top of the hill, please drive slowly and make a hard left after the Woolman Hill sign. Best regards, Sunny Miller 413-773-7427 Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 ------------------------------- 2000+ visitors daily, thanks to your referrals and contributions! http://www.grassrootspeace.org Truth matters - Labors matter - Gifts matter in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20060703 West Springfield Town Council considers Impeachment "The West Springfield Town Council, 26 Central Street, West Springfield, MA 01089 will be taking up a Referendum to Impeach George W. Bush on Monday night, July 3, 2006. There will be a Speak-Out at 7:00 p.m. People are needed to stand in support. __._,_.___"
20060701 OPENING FOR SUMMER INTERNS. Come to the green hills and help grow the movement! "OPENING FOR SUMMER INTERNS - Heavy rains prove the roof is fixed! Retired? Between jobs? On sabbatical? Come to the Green hills and help grow the peace movement. To apply please send your inquiry and 2 references. To apply for residential internship send 2 employee references and 2 household references with the subject INTERN in the email heading. These don't need to be long letters -- please include a phone number for your reference. Garden space, hiking trails, and good neighbors grace life on Woolman Hill. We ask for fifteen hours per week in a blend of program, office, maintenance and fund-raising tasks, and three hours per week of your leadership in peace-making. traprock@crocker.com"
20060630 "OPENING FOR A SUMMER INTERN, Come to the green hills." "OPENING FOR SUMMER INTERNS - Heavy rains prove the roof is fixed! Retired? Between jobs? On sabbatical? Come to the Green hills and help grow the peace movement. To appley please send your inquiry and 2 references. To apply for residential internship send 2 employee references and 2 household references with the subject INTERN in the email heading. These don't need to be long letters -- please include a phone number for your reference. Garden space, hiking trails, and good neighbors grace life on Woolman Hill. We ask for fifteen hours per week in a blend of program, office, maintenance and fund-raising tasks, and three hours per week of your leadership in peace-making. traprock@crocker.com"
20060627 "Support Lt. Watada, Refusing an Illegal War, Greenfield, 5pm" "Traprock Peace Center invites neighbors to demonstrate support for Lt. Watada, first officer to refuse deployment to the brutal and illegal war in Iraq. Join us Tuesday, June 27 at 5 pm at 91 Main Street, in front of the Air Force Recruiters' Office. We expect to be out there rain or shine, holding the banner, ""Spare the IInnocents"" unless there is dangerous lightening for a portion of the hour. See you there? 413 773-7427 http://www.ThankYouLt.org"
20060627 "Comments on Intensified Nuclear Risks accepted at Atomic Safety (NRC) Meeting," "Atomic Safety Hearing, Brattleboro, Mon & Tues, June 26/27 ADVISOR AVAILABLE NOPE, not waiting around for a melt-down! Individuals will have an opportunity to offer comments on matters of concern related to the proceeding on Monday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 27. The remarks, which will be transcribed, will be received by the three-member ASLBP handling the hearing. Known as limited appearance statements, the comments will be accepted from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., as needed, on June 26 at the Latchis Theatre, at 50 Main St. in Brattleboro, Vt. (Directions are available on the theatres web site at: http://www.latchis.com/location.html .) Comments will also be accepted at the same location from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 4 p.m., as needed, on June 27. The purpose of the limited appearance statements is to allow members of the public to alert the Board and the parties to areas relating to the uprate and the admitted contentions in which evidence may need to be brought forward, and to assist the Board in its consideration of these issues. Last week we wrote, inviting you to reserve time to speak by June 20. You may still be allowed to speak, on a time-available basis. We want to hear you. Requests can be e-mailed to: hearingdocket@nrc.gov faxed to: (301) 415-1101; or mailed to: Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001. Copies of requests should be e-mailed to: jmr3@nrc.gov and ksv@nrc.gov ."
20060626 Solidarity to Prevent Torture "From: Bill Goodman, the Center for onstitutional Rights ccr@mail.democracyinaction.org Sent: Thursday, June 22, 2006 04:34 PM Thank you, Michael Lindberg I am writing to ask for your help in fighting torture. The Center for Constitutional Rights fights for human rights around the world, and we take foreign and US officials to court for torture and abuse. But we need your help now in the court of public opinion. This Monday, June 26th is the official UN Day in Support of Survivors and Victims of Torture. Below there are several events and online resources you can use to support this important day. Most importantly, right now you can write Congress to demand your representatives oppose President Bushs policy of outsourcing torture to other countries. Click here to act now. <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=3&url=http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/ccr/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=546> One of the best ways to support victims of torture is to use your power today to prevent future torture. Please take a moment to tell Congress to reject Bushs policies to outsource torture. <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=4&url=http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/ccr/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=546> CCR will continue to fight for human rights and against torture in court. I hope you will write Congress today <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=5& and review the events below to see how you can get more involved in supporting this cause. Sincerely, Bill Goodman Legal Director EVENTS & ACTIVISM ACROSS THE COUNTRY You can attend and organize local events through TortureAwarness.Org: http://www.tortureawareness.org/action_opportunities.html <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=6&url=http://www.tortureawareness.org/action_opportunities.html> You can find local showings of the important new movie, The Road to Guantanamo, about three 3 British Nationals Detained At Guantanamo Bay, by visiting: www.roadtoguantanamomovie.com <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=7&url=http://www.roadtoguantanamomovie.com/> To learn more about CCRs ongoing Guantanamo Global Justice Initiative, visit: http://www.ccr-ny.org/v2/gac/ <http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?key=142242518&url_num=8&url=http://www.ccr-ny.org/v2/gac/>"
20060626 Wind Energy Wins agreement in Senate "Clean Power Now Senate reaches agreement on Stevens Amendment June 21, 2006 After months of difficult negotiations, Senate conferees announced today that they have agreed on legislation allowing the permitting process for Cape Wind to continue. Previous proposed amendments had sought to provide veto power over Cape Wind with the governor of Massachusetts, and to impose a ban on offshore wind turbines within 1.5 miles of shipping and ferry lanes. Both proposals were withdrawn after widespread opposition arose across the country. According to a statement released today by the Senate Energy Committee, the new legislation ""drops any reference to the governor of Massachusetts and gives the commandant of the Coast Guard only the authority to spell out the terms and conditions for the wind project which are necessary for navigational safety."""
20060626 "Comment on Intensified Risks to all of New England, Brattleboro, VT. 6:30 - 10:" "Atomic Safety Hearing, Brattleboro, Mon & Tues, June 26/27 NOPE, not waiting around for a melt-down! Individuals will have an opportunity to offer comments on matters of concern related to the proceeding on Monday, June 26, and Tuesday, June 27. The remarks, which will be transcribed, will be received by the three-member ASLBP handling the hearing. Known as limited appearance statements, the comments will be accepted from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., as needed, on June 26 at the Latchis Theatre, at 50 Main St. in Brattleboro, Vt. (Directions are available on the theatres web site at: http://www.latchis.com/location.html .) Comments will also be accepted at the same location from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1:30 to 4 p.m., as needed, on June 27. The purpose of the limited appearance statements is to allow members of the public to alert the Board and the parties to areas relating to the uprate and the admitted contentions in which evidence may need to be brought forward, and to assist the Board in its consideration of these issues. Schools out -- bring the kids! Last week we wrote, inviting you to reserve time to speak by June 20. You may still be allowed to speak, on a time-available basis. We want to hear you. Requests can be e-mailed to: hearingdocket@nrc.gov; faxed to: (301) 415-1101; or mailed to: Office of the Secretary, Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, D.C. 20555-0001. Copies of requests should be e-mailed to: jmr3@nrc.gov and ksv@nrc.gov ."
20060625 "Socialism 2006 - Columbia University, NYC - June 22-25" "Socialism 2006 June 2225, 2006 Columbia University, New York City http://www.socialismconference.org/ <http://www.socialismconference.org/> A weekend of debate, discussion, and entertainment What you'll find at Socialism 2006 NEARLY 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist theory to the politics of sports. BOOKFAIR, FILMS, entertainment...and dance parties. JOIN WITH Justin Akers Chacn and Mike Davis, authors, No One Is Illegal! Anthony Arnove, author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal Phil Gasper, editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to Historys Most Important Political Document Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!* Sam Farber, author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered Joshua Frank, author, Left Out! Suheir Hammad, poet and spoken-word artist Toufic Haddad and Tikva Honig-Parnass, authors of Between the Lines, a forthcoming book on Palestine Mike Marqusee, author, Wicked Messenger: Dylan in the 1960s Marlene Martin, national director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty* Giuliana Sgrena, journalist, Il Manifesto and author of Friendly Fire* Ahmed Shawki, editor, International Socialist Review* Sharon Smith, columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire Toni Smith, Manhattanville College basketball player who protested the Iraq War on court* Etan Thomas, Washington Wizards* center/power forward and author, More Than an Athlete Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, national coordinating committee, Campus Antiwar Network* David Williams, author, A Peoples History of Civil War The Welfare Poets, hip hop artists and activists* Dave Zirin, Nation.com* sports columnist and author, Whats My Name Fool? AND MANY MORE *affiliations for identification only AN ENTIRE U.S. city is nearly destroyed while the Bush administration fiddles. Politicians in Washington cut Medicaid and student loans while they add to the nearly $500 billion tab for an overwhelmingly unpopular war in Iraq. Bigots like the Minutemen scapegoat immigrant workers while anti-abortionists try to strip women of the right to choose. Meanwhile, the Democrats seem to offer no alternative to Bushs attacks. Clearly, the need for an alternative on the leftan alternative that speaks to the millions of ordinary people who are fed up with war, attacks on workers, and threats to our civil rightsis more pressing than ever. Building that alternative is up to usand Socialism 2006 is a great place to start. Socialism 2006 provides a place where activists from todays fights against the Right can come together to discuss how we can rebuild the Left and win a world where ordinary people will decide the priorities of our society. Join us in New York for a weekend of more than 100 meetings on all sorts of topics, plus a book fair, activists tables, parties, and entertainment! SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 6pm10pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 8pm. Evening forums 9:30pmmidnight. Reception with cash bar FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006 9:30am10:30pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 10:30am12:30pm. Meetings 1:00pm 2:00 pm Final rally REGISTRATION Registration Rates Early registration (online onlyby May 1) $85 Regular registrationwhole conference $100 Two day pass $70 Single day pass $35 Single session $10 Online Registration Visit http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html <http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html> FOR MORE INFORMATION Write: Socialism 2006, c/o ISR, P.O. Box 258082, Chicago, IL 60625 Call: 773-583-8665 E-mail:info@socialismconference.org ***************"
20060625 Occupied Afghanistan: a Shotgun Wedding "Recent Images, Analysis, Discussion a multimedia presentation, all welcome Sunday, 25 June 2006, 6:30 _ 8:30 pm Keith Harmon Snow, journalist, photographer, human rights investigator and local farmer from Williamsburg shares news of life in a war zone, womens lives, heroin trade, terror & Afghan resistance. http://www.allthingspass.com Slides and music will show the beauty and sorrow of the land, the culture, and the people, amidst the ongoing U.S. war in Afghanistan. Topics to be introduced include the heroine trade, the position of women in society, the US role in nation-building and the war on terror, and the simple realities of life during wartime under the US occupation. Co-sponsored by Traprock Peace Center & Woolman Hill Conf. Center. Come on up. Woolman Hill is splendid in early summer and the restored Quaker meeting house makes is well suited to thoughtful reflection. Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible. Refreshments to follow. Donations welcome."
20060624 Socialism 2006 - Columbia University - June 22-25 "Socialism 2006 June 2225, 2006 Columbia University, New York City http://www.socialismconference.org/ <http://www.socialismconference.org/> A weekend of debate, discussion, and entertainment What you'll find at Socialism 2006 NEARLY 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist theory to the politics of sports. BOOKFAIR, FILMS, entertainment...and dance parties. JOIN WITH Justin Akers Chacn and Mike Davis, authors, No One Is Illegal! Anthony Arnove, author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal Phil Gasper, editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to Historys Most Important Political Document Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!* Sam Farber, author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered Joshua Frank, author, Left Out! Suheir Hammad, poet and spoken-word artist Toufic Haddad and Tikva Honig-Parnass, authors of Between the Lines, a forthcoming book on Palestine Mike Marqusee, author, Wicked Messenger: Dylan in the 1960s Marlene Martin, national director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty* Giuliana Sgrena, journalist, Il Manifesto and author of Friendly Fire* Ahmed Shawki, editor, International Socialist Review* Sharon Smith, columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire Toni Smith, Manhattanville College basketball player who protested the Iraq War on court* Etan Thomas, Washington Wizards* center/power forward and author, More Than an Athlete Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, national coordinating committee, Campus Antiwar Network* David Williams, author, A Peoples History of Civil War The Welfare Poets, hip hop artists and activists* Dave Zirin, Nation.com* sports columnist and author, Whats My Name Fool? AND MANY MORE *affiliations for identification only AN ENTIRE U.S. city is nearly destroyed while the Bush administration fiddles. Politicians in Washington cut Medicaid and student loans while they add to the nearly $500 billion tab for an overwhelmingly unpopular war in Iraq. Bigots like the Minutemen scapegoat immigrant workers while anti-abortionists try to strip women of the right to choose. Meanwhile, the Democrats seem to offer no alternative to Bushs attacks. Clearly, the need for an alternative on the leftan alternative that speaks to the millions of ordinary people who are fed up with war, attacks on workers, and threats to our civil rightsis more pressing than ever. Building that alternative is up to usand Socialism 2006 is a great place to start. Socialism 2006 provides a place where activists from todays fights against the Right can come together to discuss how we can rebuild the Left and win a world where ordinary people will decide the priorities of our society. Join us in New York for a weekend of more than 100 meetings on all sorts of topics, plus a book fair, activists tables, parties, and entertainment! SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 6pm10pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 8pm. Evening forums 9:30pmmidnight. Reception with cash bar FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006 9:30am10:30pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 10:30am12:30pm. Meetings 1:00pm 2:00 pm Final rally REGISTRATION Registration Rates Early registration (online onlyby May 1) $85 Regular registrationwhole conference $100 Two day pass $70 Single day pass $35 Single session $10 Online Registration Visit http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html <http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html> FOR MORE INFORMATION Write: Socialism 2006, c/o ISR, P.O. Box 258082, Chicago, IL 60625 Call: 773-583-8665 E-mail:info@socialismconference.org ***************"
20060623 Socialism 2006 - Columbia University - June 22-25 "Socialism 2006 June 2225, 2006 Columbia University, New York City http://www.socialismconference.org/ <http://www.socialismconference.org/> A weekend of debate, discussion, and entertainment What you'll find at Socialism 2006 NEARLY 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist theory to the politics of sports. BOOKFAIR, FILMS, entertainment...and dance parties. JOIN WITH Justin Akers Chacn and Mike Davis, authors, No One Is Illegal! Anthony Arnove, author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal Phil Gasper, editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to Historys Most Important Political Document Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!* Sam Farber, author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered Joshua Frank, author, Left Out! Suheir Hammad, poet and spoken-word artist Toufic Haddad and Tikva Honig-Parnass, authors of Between the Lines, a forthcoming book on Palestine Mike Marqusee, author, Wicked Messenger: Dylan in the 1960s Marlene Martin, national director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty* Giuliana Sgrena, journalist, Il Manifesto and author of Friendly Fire* Ahmed Shawki, editor, International Socialist Review* Sharon Smith, columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire Toni Smith, Manhattanville College basketball player who protested the Iraq War on court* Etan Thomas, Washington Wizards* center/power forward and author, More Than an Athlete Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, national coordinating committee, Campus Antiwar Network* David Williams, author, A Peoples History of Civil War The Welfare Poets, hip hop artists and activists* Dave Zirin, Nation.com* sports columnist and author, Whats My Name Fool? AND MANY MORE *affiliations for identification only AN ENTIRE U.S. city is nearly destroyed while the Bush administration fiddles. Politicians in Washington cut Medicaid and student loans while they add to the nearly $500 billion tab for an overwhelmingly unpopular war in Iraq. Bigots like the Minutemen scapegoat immigrant workers while anti-abortionists try to strip women of the right to choose. Meanwhile, the Democrats seem to offer no alternative to Bushs attacks. Clearly, the need for an alternative on the leftan alternative that speaks to the millions of ordinary people who are fed up with war, attacks on workers, and threats to our civil rightsis more pressing than ever. Building that alternative is up to usand Socialism 2006 is a great place to start. Socialism 2006 provides a place where activists from todays fights against the Right can come together to discuss how we can rebuild the Left and win a world where ordinary people will decide the priorities of our society. Join us in New York for a weekend of more than 100 meetings on all sorts of topics, plus a book fair, activists tables, parties, and entertainment! SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 6pm10pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 8pm. Evening forums 9:30pmmidnight. Reception with cash bar FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006 9:30am10:30pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 10:30am12:30pm. Meetings 1:00pm 2:00 pm Final rally REGISTRATION Registration Rates Early registration (online onlyby May 1) $85 Regular registrationwhole conference $100 Two day pass $70 Single day pass $35 Single session $10 Online Registration Visit http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html <http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html> FOR MORE INFORMATION Write: Socialism 2006, c/o ISR, P.O. Box 258082, Chicago, IL 60625 Call: 773-583-8665 E-mail:info@socialismconference.org ***************"
20060623 "Coment on 20 more years of nuclear risk proposed at the Vernon, VT . reactor" "Comments are due Friday, June 23 on Environmental Impacts. Say what troubles you about 20 more years. Comments are invited THIS week on the SCOPE of Environmental Impacts that should be considered regarding proposed extension of the license for New England's oldest operating nuclear reactor, in Vernon Vermont. Entergy Nuclear proposes extending the Vermont Yankee license from 40 years to 60 years, (2012-2032). This antique reactor is juiced up and sputtering with an overdose of piping hot fuel, and no good place to put the remains for 10,000 generations. If you haven't come out about this, now is a good time. Celebrate the ways you love summer by speaking up for our land, rivers, babies being born, and friends recovering from cancer. Richard Emch at the NRC invites your comments, preferred by this Friday, June 23 at <vermontyankeeeis@nrc.gov>. The NRC Office Public Affairs will have Richard Ench's number if you have questions. -- 301 415-8200. (Please note:) A U.S. court requires review of terror threats for nuclear reactors! Acknowledging the possibility of attack, means that those harmful effects must be considered in decision making. On June 7 the NRC hurried to say they are considering appealing that. Notice they didn't say they were considering complying with that. Thanks Harvey, Sally, for this reference: http://today.reuters.com/news/ArticleInvesting.aspx?type=bondsNews&storyID=2 006-06-02T192033Z_01_N02196675_RTRIDST_0_UTILITIES-NRC-TERRORISM.XML (Also ...) NRC Seeks Public Input on Environmental Review Associated with Proposed Vermont Yankee Nuclear Plant License Extension http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/news/2006/06-033i.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~ People of any age can name a deserving peace group in their wills.~~~"
20060623 "Charlie Jenks on Free Speech, NYC" "Charlie Jenks, Traprock Peace Center Advisory Group Chair and web site manager will speak at Columbia University in NYC this Friday, June 23 on taking a stand for free speech on college campuses. His remarks are part of a panel discussion with Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, a student activist at NYU, and Charles Peterson, a student at Holyoke Community College. This is one of many presentations at the conference, Socialism, 2006. While there Charlie will tape many other speakers and put those resources on the Traprock web site. Our congratulations to all who wrote and responded, achieving several successful interventions this year on behalf of free speech! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"
20060622 Socialism 2006 - Columbia University - June 22 - 25 "Socialism 2006 June 2225, 2006 Columbia University, New York City http://www.socialismconference.org/ <http://www.socialismconference.org/> A weekend of debate, discussion, and entertainment What you'll find at Socialism 2006 NEARLY 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist theory to the politics of sports. BOOKFAIR, FILMS, entertainment...and dance parties. JOIN WITH Justin Akers Chacn and Mike Davis, authors, No One Is Illegal! Anthony Arnove, author, Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal Phil Gasper, editor, The Communist Manifesto: A Road Map to Historys Most Important Political Document Amy Goodman, host, Democracy Now!* Sam Farber, author of The Origins of the Cuban Revolution Reconsidered Joshua Frank, author, Left Out! Suheir Hammad, poet and spoken-word artist Toufic Haddad and Tikva Honig-Parnass, authors of Between the Lines, a forthcoming book on Palestine Mike Marqusee, author, Wicked Messenger: Dylan in the 1960s Marlene Martin, national director, Campaign to End the Death Penalty* Giuliana Sgrena, journalist, Il Manifesto and author of Friendly Fire* Ahmed Shawki, editor, International Socialist Review* Sharon Smith, columnist, Socialist Worker, and author of Subterranean Fire Toni Smith, Manhattanville College basketball player who protested the Iraq War on court* Etan Thomas, Washington Wizards* center/power forward and author, More Than an Athlete Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, national coordinating committee, Campus Antiwar Network* David Williams, author, A Peoples History of Civil War The Welfare Poets, hip hop artists and activists* Dave Zirin, Nation.com* sports columnist and author, Whats My Name Fool? AND MANY MORE *affiliations for identification only AN ENTIRE U.S. city is nearly destroyed while the Bush administration fiddles. Politicians in Washington cut Medicaid and student loans while they add to the nearly $500 billion tab for an overwhelmingly unpopular war in Iraq. Bigots like the Minutemen scapegoat immigrant workers while anti-abortionists try to strip women of the right to choose. Meanwhile, the Democrats seem to offer no alternative to Bushs attacks. Clearly, the need for an alternative on the leftan alternative that speaks to the millions of ordinary people who are fed up with war, attacks on workers, and threats to our civil rightsis more pressing than ever. Building that alternative is up to usand Socialism 2006 is a great place to start. Socialism 2006 provides a place where activists from todays fights against the Right can come together to discuss how we can rebuild the Left and win a world where ordinary people will decide the priorities of our society. Join us in New York for a weekend of more than 100 meetings on all sorts of topics, plus a book fair, activists tables, parties, and entertainment! SCHEDULE THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 2006 6pm10pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 8pm. Evening forums 9:30pmmidnight. Reception with cash bar FRIDAY, JUNE 23, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2006 8:30am9:30am. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 9:30am12:30pm. Meetings 12:30pm1:30pm. Lunch 1:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forum 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2006 9:30am10:30pm. Registration at Alfred Lerner Hall, 2920 Broadway (Broadway at 114th) 10:30am12:30pm. Meetings 1:00pm 2:00 pm Final rally REGISTRATION Registration Rates Early registration (online onlyby May 1) $85 Regular registrationwhole conference $100 Two day pass $70 Single day pass $35 Single session $10 Online Registration Visit http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html <http://www.socialismconference.org/register.html> FOR MORE INFORMATION Write: Socialism 2006, c/o ISR, P.O. Box 258082, Chicago, IL 60625 Call: 773-583-8665 E-mail:info@socialismconference.org ***************"
20060621 World Peace & Prayer Day "Peace groups are invited to co-sponsor. Hope you can help. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE AND PRAYER Observed in Leverett at the Mt. Toby Friends Meeting House In 1996, Oglala Chief Arvol Looking Horse, Holder of the Sacred Pipe, declared June 21st,(Summer Solstice) an International Day of Peace and Prayer. A call for unity among earth's people's with a vision of peace. Peace and Prayer Day is rooted in traditional indian culture, led by a native elder but open to prayers from all faith traditions. This year we are including a documentary film ""The Sacred Run"" by Andrea Sadler. The film records a 4,000 Km run down the coast of Japan by A.I.M founder Dennis Banks. Banks' run ends with stops at at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Thus the intention of this year's event includes a message of non-proliferation of nuclear weapons and monks from the Peace Pagada will be on hand to add their prayers. Also, Llan Starkwaether will present a power point photo essay on the history of the land under the Meeting house based on his recent book on how the railroad changed the local landscape. Please note that this is not a Quaker meeting program. We have rented the meeting house from 9am-3pm so there is shelter then if needed. Please bring food to share at any time except during the film showings. Schedule: Sunrise: Opening ceremony/ Lighting of the Sacred Fire/ Calling the Directions Prayers for peace 9:30 am: Llan Starkweather presentation on local history 10 am: Film ""The Sacred Run"" Noon: Main Ceremony, 1pm: Llan Starkweather 1:45 pm: Film ""the Sacred Run"" Sunset: Closing Ceremony For more information please call Elliot Tarry, 917 549-8329. This is an annual event. ------------------------------- Truth matters - Labors matter - Gifts matter in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20060620 Peace with Iran: A Round-table Discussion "June 20, Peace with Iran, a Round-table discussion at Traprock, 7pm Iranian neighbors, representatives of area peace groups and Traprock supporters are invited to a round-table discussion on peace with Iran. To make this simple, we'll hold this first discussion at Traprock. find points of agreement and respond to proposals for films/discussions, and cultural events to build understanding that can strengthen resistance to proposals for war. Suggestions to be discussed include showing Iranian films, having an Iranian/US soccer event that includes children and youths who are soccer fans, and participating in an encampment in DC this fall with the theme, ""Enough is Enough!"" Grassroots organizing and national conference calls are"
20060619 Welcome Emily West "Welcome to Emily West, just hired to help us manage the office and the information that flows through! Emily is an Amherst resident who previously worked at Verite, and came with glowing recommendations. At Evergreen State College in Washington she studied Jungian psychology. She is the proud mom of two teen-age girls. I hope you'll get to meet our new colleague soon. Watch for an introduction in our next newsletter. Your contribution helps us 'keep up the good work!"" I hope you can send a generous contribution this summer, so that we can commit to more than temp help soon! Elders, Youngers, ... Supporters of any age can remember Traprock in a will."
20060618 PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS "Sunday June 18 (Third Sundays) PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS meets 4-6pm, call for location. Info: Juanita Nelson, 773-5188 x1. 1"
20060618 Fathers Day BRUNCH & WALK to Entergy "Fathers Day Brunch and Walk June 18 Come cook for DADS!!?? Traprock proposes an 11am brunch on the Brattleboro Common, Brattleboro, VT. and a Walk to Entergy Headquarters, Old Ferry Rd, Brattleboro, VT, arriving at 2pm. Support ""Reddy Kilowatt"" as he transitions away from nuclear addiction. This brunch group joins CAN's walk, which will be arriving from the reactor site. We'll proceed north on Rt 5, 3.5 miles to Entergy Headquarters on old Ferry Rd. Bring signs, food, water, good shoes and positive thinking!! We will shut it down!! Call 413 883-7427, to help celebrate NO MELT-DOWN for DADS (Traprock) . PLEASE NOTE: We need more baby teeth from the 10-mile radius of the Vernon reactor to assess strontium 90 levels. Your emails and phone calls can help generate media attention for the ways you support research initiatives, energy alternatives, radiation monitoring, public appeals from businesses, civic organizations and area residences. We can all use the power of persistence, and the power of nonviolence."
20060616 "Film: ""THE REVOLUTION WILL NOT BE TELEVISED, Amherst" "film: ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised"" at the Nacul Center, 592 Main Street, Amherst. Donations gratefully accepted. A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. Hugo Chavez, elected president of Venezuela in 1998, is a colorful, unpredictable folk hero, beloved by his nation's working class and a tough-as-nails, quixotic opponent to the power structure that would see him deposed. Two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace on April 11, 2002, when he was forcibly removed from office. They were also present 48 hours later when, remarkably, he returned to power amid cheering aides. Their film records what was probably history's shortest-lived coup d'tat. It's a unique document about political muscle and an extraordinary portrait of the man. The Wall Street Journal credits him with making Venezuela ""Washington's biggest Latin American headache after the old standby, Cuba."" More info about the Wide Angle Films series at http://justiceandpeace.net/WideAngleFilms.htm"
20060615 AFSC sues DOD for Unlawful Spying "THE AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE SUES THE U.S. DEFENSE DEPARTMENT FOR UNLAWFUL SURVEILLANCE Says Illegal Spying Violates Constitutional Protections Guaranteed Every American Philadelphia - June 14 -- The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) today became plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union that challenges the Pentagon's failure to turn over information detailing secret surveillance of peace groups and private citizens. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday, June 14, in U.S. District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. The suit seeks disclosure of all documents maintained by the Department of Defense (DOD) on the individual groups named in the suit. It alleges the Pentagon has ignored national Freedom of Information requests made earlier this year in the wake of evidence that it had been secretly conducting illegal surveillance of protest activities, antiwar organizations and some individuals whose only reported ""wrong-doing"" was ""attending a peace rally."" ""Spying on citizens for merely executing their constitutional rights of free speech and peaceful assembly is chilling and marks a troubling trend for the United States,"" states Joyce Miller, assistant general secretary for justice and human rights. ""These actions violate the rule of law and strike a severe blow against our Constitution. ""If the government has avowed pacifists under surveillance, then no one is safe,"" she adds. The Service Committee, a Quaker organization, was at the forefront of combating illegal FBI surveillance tactics in the 1970s. At that time, under the Freedom of Information Act, AFSC secured hundreds of federal files detailing illegal government surveillance projects and intelligence documents targeting U.S. peace groups. Late last year news reports detailed the existence of a secret DOD database related to ""potential terrorist threats."" At least four of the events listed are believed to be activities coordinated or supported by the Service Committee, including handing out literature in front of military recruiting stations and holding protest rallies on the second anniversary of the Iraq war. Each was later deemed ""not credible."" -- More -- ILLEGAL PENTAGON SPYING VIOLATES CONSTITUTION, page two ""The Bush administration maintains that the threat of terrorism mandates a change in Government policy. However, we believe trampling the Bill of Rights and dismantling our Constitution will not erase the threat of terrorism,"" Miller emphasized. ""Conversely, eroding the Constitutional safeguards and destroying the principles of democracy on which our country was founded make us less safe and less secure."" In addition to the Service Committee, the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit on behalf of Veterans for Peace, United for Peace and Justice and Greenpeace, as well as dozens of local groups in Florida, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maine, Pennsylvania and California. ""The ACLU has long been one of the nation's leading advocates for free speech and civil liberties,"" Miller explains. ""By challenging unconstitutional laws and practices, we keep our system of government and the rights of its citizens in balance."" With national headquarters in Philadelphia, the American Friends Service Committee is internationally recognized for its humanitarian work and long history fighting for human rights and against injustice. The Service Committee is a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of all Quakers for work to heal the wounds of war, especially efforts to feed starving children and help Europe rebuild during and after World Wars I and II. ""Our country is governed by the rule of law, not the politics of hysteria and fear,"" Miller concludes. ""This is the President's second term of office. He has twice sworn to uphold the Constitution of the United States. By spying on legitimate First Amendment activities he has not only broken the law, he has broken his word to the American people."" # # # The American Friends Service Committee is a Quaker organization that includes people of various faiths who are committed to social justice, peace and humanitarian service. Its work is based on the belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice."
20060610 STOP THE WAR COALITION 5th Annual Conference - London "STOP THE WAR COALITION NEWSLETTER No 2006/7: March 30 Email office@stopwar.org.uk Telephone 020 7278 6694 5TH ANNUAL STOP THE WAR CONFERENCE The past year has been very eventful for Stop the War Coalition. We have held two national demonstrations -- making 14 in total -- the latest on 18 March being the largest since 2003, the year of the Iraq invasion. Our international peace conference in December 2005 was hugely successful, attracting over 1500 delegates, including for the first time delegates from Iraq. We have developed further links with the global anti-war movement, particularly in the United States, and we have now established significant links with prominent opposition figures in Iraq, such as Sheik Zagani from the Al-Sadr movement. An important development has been the increasing number of military families who have contacted us, following the loss of loved ones in Iraq, because they want to be active in opposing a war which has brought them such suffering. We have been able to put them in contact with Military Families Against the War, an organisation whose dignity and resolve to get justice for their relatives is an inspiration to all of us in the anti-war movement. We also have an increasing number of families of serving soldiers in Iraq contacting us because they too want to be actively involved in the campaign to end the occupation and bring the troops home before any more soldiers are killed or injured for a war based on lies. The warmongers are under ever increasing pressure, with close to two thirds of Americans now saying they oppose the war, polls in Britain showing consistently high levels for withdrawing British troops and over 70 per cent of US soldiers in Iraq saying they think they should leave the country. The endless series of revelations about torture, prisoner abuse, illegal kidnapping and the random killing of Iraqi civilians has derailed all attempts by Bush and Blair to present themselves as the upholders of ""freedom"" and ""democracy"". The more Bush and Blair suffer politically for their war crimes and the catastrophes they have produced in Iraq and Afghanistan, the greater the likelihood that they will try and deflect attention by attacking Iran, making it as important as ever that the anti-war movement not only continues to mobilise for an immediate end to the occupation in Iraq but builds the widest opposition to any future war plans. This is the context in which Stop the War Coalition's fifth annual conference will be held on Saturday 10 June at Friends House, Euston Road, London. The conference is open to delegates from our local and affiliated groups and to individual Stop the War members (see below). As before, the conference will debate resolutions and elect Stop the War's national Steering Committee, but in addition we will be holding a number of workshops, lead by keynote speakers and covering a wide range of topics, including: - Iraq Today: Towards Democracy of Civil War? - Why Iran is Under Threat - Where Now for Palestine? - Latin America – the Next Target? - The Forgotten Wars in Africa - Civil Liberties and Guantanamo - Islamophobia and the Anti-War Movement - Military Families Against the War BASIS OF DELEGATIONS All of Stop the War's local and affiliated groups will be circulated shortly with re-affiliation details and the basis for delegations to the conference. Only groups which have re-affiliated will be able to send delegates. All names of delegates must be registered with the national office by 2 June. The cost for delegates is 10. CONFERENCE OBSERVERS Individual Stop the War members who wish to attend the conference as observers must register with the office not later than 2 June but are advised to submit their names as early as possible as there will be limited space. The cost for observers is 10. RESOLUTIONS AND ELECTIONS Any local or affiliated group is entitled to enter resolutions for discussion and voting on. The Steering Committee may also submit resolutions. Nominations for the Steering Committee elections can be made by local and affiliated groups and names should be submitted to the national office no later than Friday 26 May."
20060609 Waging Peace in Time of War "Waging Peace in Time of War with Scott Ritter, A weekend conference in Rowe MA. Jun 9-11, 2006 Register Online Drawing on a 12-year career in the US Marine Corps and US Intelligence Community, Scott Ritter will provide a series of lectures and interactive processes that are designed to teach how to use skills and methodologies developed over the years that collectively have come to be known as the Art of War. Concepts such as center of gravity, campaigning, and coalition building, which have long been attributed to military matters, are skills that can be used to develop and sustain the peace movement. The methodologies taught are non-confrontational, non-violent, and in total conformity with the law. The idea is how to use the militarys organizational and focus-oriented skills for waging war to organize and focus anti-war efforts in a highly effective and successful manner. Ritter will introduce us to military thinkers such as Clausewitz and Sun Tzu and discuss their philosophies on organization and operations, helping the attendees extract lessons from these works that are useful in assembling and leading an anti-war movement. Practical exercises will concentrate on how to apply skills normally associated with military thinking to purposes aligned with the anti-war movement. Team-building exercises, drawing upon Ritters experience as a Marine officer and UN Chief Weapons inspector, will train the attendee in basic leadership and management skills and methodologies that will enable the participants to organize anti-war efforts that are sustainable and achievable. Scott Ritter was born in to a military family and joined the United States Marine Corps after university. He served as the lead analyst for the Marine Corps Rapid Deployment Force concerning the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s. During the Gulf War he served as a ballistic missile expert under General Norman Schwarzkopf and joined the United Nations Special Commission (Unscom) in late 1991, where he took part in more than 30 inspection missions, 14 as team leader. His unannounced visits surprised Iraqi officials, who accused him of being a US spy in 1997. In August 1998, Mr. Ritter resigned from his job. In 1999 his book, Endgame, argued that Unscoms mission had been compromised by Washingtons use of inspections to spy on the Iraqis and blamed the US and the UK for the breakdown. Iraq Confidential reveals how the CIA manipulated and sabotaged the work of UN departments to achieve the hidden foreign policy agenda of the U.S. in the Middle East. As the US and UK prepared to invade Iraq, Ritter asserted that his team was satisfied that Iraq had destroyed 98% of its weapons by 1995. He said Iraq today is not a threat to its neighbors and is not acting in a manner that threatens Having been proved right about WMDs and Iraq in general, Scotts voice is more needed than ever. By any standard, the ongoing American occupation of Iraq is a disaster.The invasion of Iraq was a crime of gigantic proportions, for which politicians, the media, and the public share responsibility. Frontier Justice: Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Bushwhacking of America is Ritters compelling and impassioned critique of the Bush Administrations foreign policy. The book offers strategies for repairing American democracy and restoring our credibility abroad. Rowe is honored to welcome this lucid and honorable world figure to our humble Center. For registration details see http://www.rowecenter.org The Rowe Camp and Conference Center is located in the foothils of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts. See you there!"
20060608 Loose Change 2nd Ed. "MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 Lincoln Street Brookfield, MA 01506 508 867 6339 Please note: Opposing viewpoints are always welcome and encouraged. The presentation of documentaries and book discussions at this public library are opportunities for the public to discuss and debate in a civilized public forum. This series does not reflect the opinions of the staff of the library, but of patron demand. This is for your viewing pleasure! Seating is limited to 40please call to sign-up! 508 867 6339 Thursday, June 8, 7:00 p.m. Loose Change, 2nd Edition. ""Loose Change 2nd Edition"" is the follow-up to the most provocative 9-11 documentary on the market today. This film shows direct connection between the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the United States government. Evidence is derived from news footage, scientific fact, and most important, Americans who suffered through that tragic day. Director: Dylan Avery."
20060608 Loose Change 2nd Ed """Loose Change 2nd Edition"" is the follow-up to the most provocative 9-11 documentary on the market today. This film shows direct connection between the attacks of September 11, 2001 and the United States government. Evidence is derived from news footage, scientific fact, and most important, Americans who suffered through that tragic day. Director: Dylan Avery. MERRICK PUBLIC LIBRARY 2 Lincoln Street Brookfield, MA 01506 508 867 6339"
20060607 The Future of Food Reel World film series on Bridge st in Shelburne Falls. In depth investigation into the unlabeled genetically engineered foods that have quietly worked their way into US groceery shelves. Explores alternatives as well. Local farmers will be present to lead the discussion after the film
20060605 "Solidarity with HEC Workers, UAW Local 2322, Northampton" "Monday, June 5, you can support the workers (members of UAW Local 2322) at the Hampshire Educational Collaborative. Despite bargaining in good faith for over a year, these workers, who provide services to some of the neediest and most challenging students in our area, still don't have the wage and benefit proposal they deserve. We can help out by joining them at 3 p.m. at the HEC central offices at 97 Hawley Street, Northampton, and marching with them to Pulaski Park on Main Street for a rally. For more information or directions, contact Ron Patenaude at 413-534-7600."
20060604 NH organizing to prevent a melt-down "New Hampshire Organizers Meeting June 4 3 6 pm Cathedral of the Pines, Rindge, NH (outside of Keene) Groups and communities in New Hampshire are starting to work on shutting down the Vermont Yankee Nuclear reactor. Join them in their efforts to organize NH. For more info call Chris Nord 603 382 8153. Chris says watch for the 30th anniversary of the Clamshell Alliance! Clams where are you now? 413 773-7427"
20060602 Western Shoshone oppose planned 700-ton detonation "Western Shoshone oppose planned 700-ton detonation by: Brenda Norrell Posted: April 17, 2006 ELKO, Nev. - Western Shoshone opposed the Pentagon's planned 700-ton detonation on aboriginal Western Shoshone land, as a delegation of Western Shoshone returned from Geneva, Switzerland, with support from the United Nations for protection of their human rights and territory. James Tegnelia, director of the Pentagon's Defense Threat Reduction Agency, confirmed that the United States plans to detonate 700 tons of explosives at the Nevada Test Site on June 2. While the Pentagon calls it ''Divine Strake,'' Western Shoshone said there is nothing divine about a massive explosion on their traditional lands. ''I believe when you are working testing weaponry for destruction of life, you should not associate it with 'divine.' We want this insanity to stop - no more bombs and no more testing,'' Western Shoshone grandmother Carrie Dann, executive director of the Western Shoshone Defense Project, said. As Nevada and Utah congressmen pressed the Pentagon for answers, critics of the Bush administration say the blast is related to an effort to build a nuclear bunker-buster. ... <http://www.indiancountry.com/author.cfm?id=448> / Indian Country Today <http://www.indiancountry.com/pix/1096412836_large.jpg> Photo courtesy State of Nevada Division of Environmental Protection (Click link above to read more.) In solidarity, in a neighbors' network to end war."
20060531 "Films: THE REACH OF CHERNOBYOL, THREE MILE ISLAND REVISITED, Shelburne Falls" "THE REACH OF CHERNOBYOL and THREE MILE ISLAND REVISITED Reel World Film Series May 31, 2006 7-9 pm Arms Library, Shelburne Falls, MA ""THE REACH OF CHERNOBYL"" Documents the full consequences of the Chernobyl disaster andprovides a clear analysis of the intimate connection between civilian and military nuclear technology throughout the world. Dr. Vladimir Chernousenko, the physicist in charge of the clean-up reveals that the accident released 70% of the nuclear reactors core rather than the three percent figure announced to the world. He estimates that more than 15,000 people died in the former Soviet Union after the explosion/ /and that up to a million more will perish there in the next five years from Chernobyl-caused maladies. Addresses concern for people in othe parts of the world who have also been affected by this first truly international disaster. 29 minutes// ""THREE MILE ISLAND REVISITED"" This riveting expos chronicles the medical consequences of the partial core meltdown of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant in 1979. Since this worst nuclear disaster in the U.S., the utility that owns the nuclear plant has been quietly awarding damages to hundreds of local residents who have brought suits, despite its insistence that no one was harmed. Uncovers a continuing nightmare that has received little attention from mainstream media. 29 minutes Information: (413) 625-9543"
20060531 DUE DATE -- Sign up to speak -- Help Prevent a disaster at the Vernon Reactor "SIGN UP BY MAY 31 Tack Back the Public Meeting!! NRC Environmental Scoping Meetings on Vermont Yankee TWO LOCATIONS: June 6 2-8 pm Quality Inn, 1380 Putney Rd, Brattleboro, VT This will be an Informal open house to provide information about the environmental review process. June 7 1:30-4:30 pm, 7-10 pm Lathchis Theatre, Brattleboro, VT Request your opportunity to participate in the scoping process. Contact Richard Emch by phone at 1-800-368-5642 or email at RLE@nrc.gov no later than May 31, 2006. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is conducting Public Participation meetings for the Scoping process of the Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS) for the Relicensing Application of the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Reactor for an additional 20 yrs. All parties interested in Renewable, Green, Sustainable energy generation and efficiencies are invited to participate in the NRC Scoping meeting for the GEIS in which the NRC are charged with considering alternatives to nuclear generation of electricity. We suggest that everyone interested in and participating in Green Energy sign up for a 2-5 min time slot to present their current projects, ideas, designs, developments and accomplishments!! Take this as an opportunity to address up to 600 fellow concerned citizens. Educate, inform and promote what Vermonters are doing to get off the nuclear habit. *Let's take back our public meeting and show that it is possible to live without nuclear power. In fact that we must live without it!! * Call or email NRC - GEIS Project Manager Richard Emch by phone at 1-800-368-5642 email at RLE@nrc.gov; *no later than May 31, 2006.* Written comments on the environmental scope of the VY license renewal may also be sent to VermontYankeeEIS@nrc.gov by June 23, 2006. (Cite Federal Register notice 71 FR 15220). The environmental review submitted by Entergy is available for the public to review at public libraries in Vernon, Brattleboro, Hinsdale, and Northfield, or it can be viewed on the internet at www.nrc.gov/reactors/operating/licensing/renewal/applications/vermont-yankee.htm"
20060531 Film Three Mile Island Revisited Reel World film series at Arms Library on Bridge st in Shelburne Falls. Chronicles the medical disasters resulting from the worst nuclear accident in US history. Also The Reach of Chernobyl - Exposes the devastating consequences of the planets worst nuclear accident and its effect around the globe. Deb Katz of CAN will lead the discussion following the 2 short films
20060524 Film Hidden in Plain Sight "Reel World Film series continues at 7PM, on Wednesday nights, at the Arms Library, Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This film documents US foreign policy in Latin America and use of The School of the Americas to implement its aggresive policy. Includes interviews with Noam Chomsky, Eduardo Galeano. Discussion follows. Come meet your neighbors."
20060521 Songs of Peace and Justice "One Journey will lead familiar songs that were integral and spirit-strengthening parts of earlier struggles for peace and justice. Then they will teach a few new songs by Helen Fortier that speak to the issues and struggles of our times. Come join your voice with others as, in singing, we remember our history and look to the future of this path of peace and justice."
20060521 An Evening of Readings and Conversation with EDUARDO GALEANO and ARUNDHATI ROY - "An Evening of Readings and Conversation with EDUARDO GALEANO and ARUNDHATI ROY Presented by the Center for Economic Research and Social Change Sunday, May 21, 2006 7:00 pm The Town Hall 123 West 43rd Street, New York Between 6th Avenue & Broadway Doors open at 6:15 pm Eduardo Galeano, one of Latin America's most admired writers, and Arundhati Roy, who won the Booker Prize in 1997 for her first novel, The God of Small Things, in a rare joint appearance for an evening of readings and conversation. Galeano and Roy are both recipients of the Lannan Prize for Cultural Freedom, in 1998 and 2002 respectively. Voices of Time: A Life in Stories (Metropolitan Books) is Galeano's latest book and he is also the author of the Memory of Fire trilogy (for which he won the 1989 American Book Award) and Open Veins of Latin America. He lives in Montevideo, Uruguay. In addition to her novel, Roy has also published several collections of essays, including Power Politics, War Talk and most recently, An Ordinary Person's Guide to Empire, all from South End Press. She lives in New Delhi, India. TICKETS All seats $15.00. Tickets on sale in person only at the Town Hall Box Office at 123 West 43rd Street, open 12 noon to 6:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Cash and credit cards accepted. All sales $1.50 fee. More info at: http://www.the-townhall-nyc.org or call 212.840.2824. All phone and online ticket sales through Ticketmaster at 212.307.4100 and http://www.ticketmaster.com. Fees apply for all Ticketmaster sales. Pre-signed copies of books by Eduardo Galeano, including his new book, Voices of Time: A Life in Stories (Metropolitan Books), and by Arundhati Roy, including An Ordinary Person's Guide to Empire (South End Press), will be available at The Town Hall before and after the event. Funded by Lannan Foundation http://www.lannan.org in cooperation the Center for Economic Research and Social Change http://www.cersc.org Inquiries: galeano.roy@gmail.com, 347.438.3101. Email preferred."
20060518 department of peace campaign weekend conference "First EVER state-wide meeting for CALIFORNIA DOP VOLUNTEERS : CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PEACE 2006 REGIONAL CONFERENCE June 23 - 25, 2006 Los Angeles, CA- www.afdop.org/2006 Conference Join MARIANNE WILLIAMSON and national DOP Campaign Coordinator LYNN MCMULLEN LIMITED SEATING REGISTRATION IS PROCESSED ON FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS WHEN: Friday 6:00 p.m. June 23, through Sunday noon June 25 WHERE: Courtyard Marriott Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley 15433 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403 FEES: Registration $50 by May 31; $60 after May 31. Plus $30 for optional barbecue dinner party on Saturday (available for 1st 200 who choose to attend.)Alternative dinnertime suggestions will be provided at the event. Hotel room special Conference rate: $149.00** Daily Parking $13.20 ** Hotel rooms are by availability; cost shown is for single or double room, plus 14.05% tax. Call the hotel at 818-981-5400 to make your room reservations and reference the Department of Peace Conference to obtain the group rate. FEATURED SPEAKERS: Marianne Williamson Internationally known author, political visionary and spiritual advisor to the The Oprah Show Azim Khamisa CEO of the Tariq Khamisa Foundation, delivering school programs that demonstrably reduce gang involvement of youth Lynn McMullen Our conference facilitator: National DOP Campaign Coordinator, 20-year social activist and humanitarian Miki Kashtan Certified Trainer, Nonviolent Communications (created by Marshall Rosenberg) YOU WILL LEARN: How the Dept. of Peace will reduce violence, both locally in the U.S. and internationally The current status of Bill and the legislative process to get it passed How to communicate the impact of violence in our culture and inspire others to support this Bill Details of this Falls All-Candidate Forums, to make violence reduction an election issue this year Nonviolent Communication techniques for effective interacting with skeptics and conservatives How local programs are already reducing violence in our communities Practical strategies for enrolling your Member of Congress as a co-sponsor of this Bill Sign up EARLY and win VIP seating for our keynote speaker, Marianne Williamson!!! The first 3 rows will be reserved for the three Congressional Districts with the most registrants by June 1/06. (Your District Team Leader will select who from your District will occupy those seats.) REGISTRATION FORM SEE SECOND PAGE REGISTRATION FORM LIMITED SEATING REGISTRATION IS PROCESSED ON FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED BASIS Todays date: ___________________ YES! I WILL BE AT THE CALIFORNIA DEPT. OF PEACE 2006 REGIONAL CONFERENCE * June, 2006 Los Angeles CA Name_________________________________________________ District Leader _ Newcomer _ Team member Mailing Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________ Congressional District #___________________ Note: Your federal Congressional District number is essential to your Registration. If you do not know it (many people do not), go to www.congress.org. On the left side you will see a field to enter your zip code and then Go. Once you enter your zip code, you may see a screen telling you that your zip code intersects several Districts, in which case you will need to enter your full street address in the fields provided, then Go. You will then see a screen showing your two state senators (Boxer and Feinstein) and your Member of Congress. Below the Members name your will see a designation such as D-CA - 53rd and that last number is your Congressional District. E-mail address__________________________________________________ Phone:___________________________ FEES: - Conference: $50 or $60 PLUS optional $30 for Sat. BBQ dinner = $__________TOTAL A . CHECK OR MONEY ORDER REGISTRATION: Make payable to Terry Mason and mail THIS FORM AND check or money order, no later than June 15, 2006 to: Terry Mason, CA Department of Peace 2006 Regional Conference, 16425 Otsego St., Encino, CA 91436 OR B . CREDIT CARD REGISTRATION: Please charge my credit card (Visa or MasterCard only) Visa _________ MasterCard __________ Card Number: ___________________________________________ Expiration date _____________ (mo/yr) Signature ______________________________________________ Billing Address for my card: same as mailing address above or, if not the same, is: Card Billing Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________________________________________________________ FAX your Credit Card Registration on THIS FORM to Terry Mason at: 818-981-3363 HELP US OUT WITH OUR REGISTRATION PROCESS: IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED AN EMAIL CONFIRMATION OF YOUR REGISTRATION WITHIN ONE WEEK OF THE DATE YOU MAIL OR FAX IT, PLEAE EMAIL Terry Mason at: terry@lupineproductions.com * Sorry, conference fees are not tax deductible and not refundable. For office use only: Paid Deposited Californians for the Department of Peace 6278 Caminito del Oeste, San Diego, CA 92111 National Dept. of Peace campaign web site: www.thepeacealliance.org"
20060517 Film Winter Soldier "Winter Soldier documents investigation conducted by Vietnam Veterans Against The War. Veterans give testimony to war crimes. This film is part of Reel World film series at Arms Library on Bridge St in Shelburne Falls, Ma. Discussions follow viewings on Wednesday nights."
20060516 "Traprock Community Meal for Anyone Hungry, or with Food to Share" "Share a meal at Second Congregational Church, Greenfield Mass, next to the Greenfield Town Hall. Please use the side door. The meal is served at 5:30. Dishes are delivered by volunteer cooks at about 4:30. We're grateful for students from Northfield who often help serve the meal. Marjorie Reid, Co-Chair wrote: ----------------------------------------------- December 1, 2005 Dear Friends, Matthew said I could write whatever I wanted to, so I will. I realized I was down in the dumps at our last Community Meal -- too much trouble in the world, too much violence and death, too much devastation and loss, and nothing I could do to help. And besides all that, we had a larger than usual group at the meal, including lots of children and hungry young adults. But miraculoously we had plenty of food, willing workers and lovely music provided by Steve Alves at the piano. On the way home I found myself singing that oldie from the 60's (before 'Coke' adopted it) -- ""I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony, I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company...."" Nothing had changed in the world, but at Second Church in Greenfield 85 people had enjoyed a hot meal, fellowship and music, all thanks to you. I felt as if we had lit a candle, instead of cursing the darkness. Thank you, thank you! And if you know of someone else who would like to help prepare those hot meals. please let Matthew or Marjorie know. Here's next year's schedule. -- Please let us know if you don't need to be called. January 17 March 21 April 18 May 16 July 18 August 15 October 17 November 21 With appreciation for all you do, Matthew Leighton and Marjorie Reid (Matthew and Marjorie have been dedicated coordinators of this Traprock Community Meal for many years, provided in collaboration with many wonderful groups sharing meals on week nights in Greenfield and Turners Falls.)"
20060515 Center for Popular Economics - accepting applications "The Center for Popular Economics is still accepting applications for its 2006 Summer Institute, July 23-29, at Amherst College. CPE's Summer Institute is a week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. It focuses on the how the economic system impacts our lives, communities, and work every day. Although activists from all over the world attend the Summer Institutes, classes and workshops are taught in English. You can register now. For more information, visit the website http://populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI_brochure_2006.htm"
20060514 """Mothers Day for Mother Earth""" "The 7th annual area-wide peace and justice march and rally in celebration of Mother's Day will be held from noon until 2 p.m. this coming Sunday, May 14, in Northampton. Organized by the Women's Congress for Peace, the event is entitled ""Mother's Day for Mother Earth."" It will focus on working together for ""A World for the Children,"" based on non-violence, diversity, true democracy, environmental justice, and a sustainable economy. Led by a women's drumming band, the march will start at the Bridge Street School (Route 9), and end with prose, poems, and song at the Hestia Mural in downtown Northampton; or at Pulaski Park, for those with young children. For more information, contact Emily Lewis at (413) 256-1760."
20060514 Mother's Day: Free Speech Demo Continues at Entergy. "Mother's Day: Free Speech Demo Continues at Entergy Nuclear's offices, Old Ferry Road, Brattleboro, VT. Directions: From US 91 take Exit 3. Head north on Route 5. Turn right at the light onto Old Ferry Road. Please walk, drive, bicycle, carpool and park safely and responsibly. Neighbors from throughout New England are invited to speak up for peace in the Valley and NO increased risk of nuclear catastrophe. ""Join Us,"" is the theme for a 24-hour Free Speech Demo at Entergy Headquarters. Residents of Leverett, Greenfield, Montague, Deerfield, and Shelburne Falls, MA and South Londonderry, VT invite neighbors to join a demonstration this Mothers' Day, for mother Earth. Please bring water and snacks as needed. ""Ready Kilowatt"" asks the anti-nuclear movement for truth and reconciliation, realizing that he was wrong to declare that nuclear power would be ""too cheap to meter."" Musicians are invited to celebrate his willlingness to speak truth to power! At noon a pot-luck picnic will be shared at the curb. Please bring your ideas about planning activities for actions all summer. Please bring your cell phone and phone book, if available. On Sunday morning free speech is encouraged. The 24-hour Free Speech Demonstration concludes at 2pm Sunday. Resources explaining why local and national groups object to operations at the Vernon reactor are available at www.evacuationplans.org www.necnp.org www.nirs.org www.nukebusters.org www.grassrootspeace.org www.ucsusa.org. For more information call Traprock Peace Center at 413 773-7427, or Citizens Awareness Network at 339-5781. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUNE DEMONSTRATION: The next full moon is Sunday June 11, the Strawberry Moon. That 24-hour free speech demo segue ways to Monday, June 12, and gives us a chance to greet employees as they come into work. Please call to make your workshop offering, musical offering, story-telling, or other offering. All of our school, civic, social, spiritual and professional groups have unique opportunities for effective education and action. Traprock neighbors are signing petitions for a meeting with MEMA, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. We ask for a meeting that will begin with our questions, at Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield. Neighbors are raising their questions on video tape to air alongside videos offered by MEMA. Note: There is no ongoing radiological monitoring in western Massachusetts which you can access in the event of an emergency, in order to decide whether to seek masonry shelter or to ecacuate (and possibly roast in cars and buses.) What's your next step to protect this land and these communities we love? 413 773-7427"
20060514 "FREE SPEECH DEMO at Entergy HQ continues, Mothers' Day, Sunday May 14, 1 am t" "FREE SPEECH DEMO at Entergy Headquarters continues this Mothers' Day, Sunday, May 14, 1 am to 2 pm. Why speak up? The Vernon reactor is only 25 miles away from Amherst, and Bostons water supply. And no one except the owners of this reactor is likely to be compensated financially if there's a catastrophe. Neighbors in Greenfield, Gill, Leverett, Deerfield, Shelburne Falls, Shutesbury, Massachusetts and South Londonderry, Vermont invite you to join us. DIRECTIONS: Entergy Nuclears Headquarters is on Old Ferry Road, north and east of exit 3 in Brattleboro. Come when you can, from midnight to 2 pm on and Sunday, May 14. WAKE UP CALL 'Reddy Kilowatt' wakes up in the movement and looks for our help to go solar. Musicians welcome. BRUNCH Pot-luck brunch will be shared. Discuss activities for the next full moon, Sunday June 11 & Monday , June 12. Affinity groups are forming and welcoming new members. A talking stick will be passed to all who wish to speak. PUPPET MAKING Tom Wilson of Shelburne Falls recommends that we build Wiley Coyote, who wants to come howl to the moon with us next month. Since November 2005, monthly actions and rallies have brought increased public awareness of continuing and increasingly hazardous operations at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Reactor in Vernon, VT only 6 miles away from Brattleboro. A variety of resources explaining the dangers and risks of nuclear reactors and their waste can be found at www.nukebusters.org and www.grassrootspeace.org. For information on the walk call Citizens Awareness Network at 413-339-5781 or 413-863-8952. For information about the 24-hour Free Speech Demo call Traprock Peace Center at 413-773-7427. Along with the fun there's work to be done. Share documents and strategies for June meetings with the NRC. Please ask your public officials to help get MEMA on task. Their emergency response has been a bit slow. They are still figuring out what the want to do in srsponse to requests made in early March for a public meeting at Frontier High School in South Deerfield. How far will you travel during a radiological emergency? More importantly, how far will you travel to help PREVENT a melt-down. For more info see documents, or hear audio files at: http://www.evacuationplans.org http://necnp.org http://nirs.org http://nukebusters.org http://ucsusa.org http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20060514 "Mothers Day at Entergy Postponed due to RAIN - Next FULL moon, June 11" "Free Speech Demo at at Entergy Headquarters postponed ... The noon walk got to Entergy in record time Saturday. (Small groups can move efficiently!) Reddy Kilowatt did jon the No-Nukes Movement yesterday and asked lots of questions, like who can help him sell Electric Boat, and go solar. Then a group of ten of us left a note in (the puppet) Reddi's hand, in a lawn chair in the rain, inviting any passersby to join us at Panda North. Over tea and soup, from about 3:00-5:00 we swapped news from Vermont, NH and Massachusetts.Carol Boyer then shared Interhelp strategies to connect our pain and hopes to the great turning. In the parking lot afterwards, we learned the steps of a simple circle dance from Belarus. People in a village contaminated by Chernobyl invite us to remember the trees, now holding and exuding radiation. You are welcome to call to help plan for the next FULL moon demonstration. I wonder if School for International Training would be a site to host us on Sunday June 11, for the Strawberry full moon. On Monday , June 12 one affinity group would like to speak with Entergy employees. To join an affinity group, or request a nonviolence training.please call. WHY? For 22 years, from 1974 to 1996, four pumps wouldn't have had enough pressure to pump coolant, if they had been needed in an emergency. This is a clue as to how confident we should be in NRC oversight and routine maintenance. Many other problems remain to be discovered in an Independent Safety Analysis. All our pro-nuclear friends can call for that analysis with full confidence. Meanwhilewe need radiation monitoring in all of our schools and health care facilities, because we know we FEMA, MEMA, and the Governor's office have not earned our trust that they will tell the truth in an emergency. The Vernon reactor is only 25 miles away from Amherst, and Bostons water supply, as the wind blows. DIRECTIONS: Entergy Nuclears Headquarters is on Old Ferry Road, north and east of exit 3 in Brattleboro. from exit 3 take 5 north. Turn right at the light (after passing several restaurants and motels.) At the first street on the right, you'll see a lovely lawn and their brick building. Since November 2005, monthly actions and rallies have brought increased public awareness of continuing and increasingly hazardous operations at Vermont Yankee Nuclear Reactor in Vernon, VT only 6 miles away from Brattleboro. 413-773-7427. For a variety of resources explaining the dangers and risks of nuclear reactors, including audio files and interfiews available for radio use see: http://www.evacuationplans.org http://www.llrc.org http://www.necnp.org http://www.nirs.org http://www.radiation.org http://www.ucsusa.org http://www.nukebusters.org http://www.grassrootspeace.org Tell 2 friends, who'll bring 2 friends? 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 64, 125, 250, 500, 1, 000 2,000 4,000 16,000 32,000 64,000 ... if we each are asking. DO IT YOUR WAY!"
20060513 Mother's Eve: Free Speech Demo at Entergy Headquarters. "On the Eve of Mothers' Day, come speak up for peace in the Valley and NO increased risk of nuclear catastrophe. ""Join Us,"" is the theme for a 24-hour Free Speech Demo at Entergy Headquarters. On Saturday afternoon and evening, May 13, residents of Leverett, Greenfield, Montague, Deerfield, and Shelburne Falls, MA and South Londonderry, VT invite neighbors to join a demonstration in front of Entergy Nuclear's offices on Old Ferry Road, north of exit 3 in Brattleboro, Vermont. At noon, a walk will leave from the Wells Fountain near the library on Main Street, heading north on Route 5. Walkers are asked to wear bright colors, carry signs that invite neighbors to join the movement, and bring water and snacks. At 2 pm, at the Entergy offices the puppet, ""Ready Kilowatt"" will be constructed. He has decided to join the anti-nuclear movement after realizing that he was wrong to declare that nuclear power would be ""too cheap to meter."" Musicians are being invited to lead songs celebrating his conversion. At 3 pm Carol Boyer from Interhelp offers activities to tap into energy and compassion to sustain us for the long haul. Carol is an art therapist from Florence, Mass, connected with the deep ecology movement for ten years. Interhelp is an all-volunteer, international group of activists and people who care about the future. At 5 pm a pot-luck supper will be shared at the curb, followed by an affinity group meeting of ""The Joiners,"" planning activities for June. An all-night vigil follows. On Saturday evening and Sunday morning free speech is encouraged as a talking stick is passed to all who wish to comment. The 24-hour Free Speech Demonstration concludes at 2pm Sunday. Since November monthly visits have brought increased public awareness of risks at the nuclear reactor in Vernon, Vermont. A variety of resources explaining why local and national groups object to operations at the Vernon reactor are available at :www.evacuationplans.org www.necnp.org, www.nirs.org www.nukebusters.org www.grassrootspeace.org www.ucsusa.org For more information call Citizens Awareness Network at 339-5781 or Traprock Peace Center at 413 773-7427. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The next full moon is Sunday June 11, the Strawberry Moon. That 24-hour free speech demo segue ways to Monday, June 12, and gives us a chance to greet employees as they come into work. Please call to publish your workshop offering, musical offering, story-telling, or other offering. Your social and professional groups have unique opportunities for effective education and action. Traprock neighbors are signing petitions and calling representatives at all levels of government to get a meeting with MEMA, the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency. We ask for a meeting that will begin with our questions, at Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield. There is no ongoing radiological monitoring in western Massachusetts which you can access in the event of an emergency, in order to decide whether to seek masonry shelter or to evacuate (and possibly roast in cars and buses.) What's your next step to protect this land and these communities we love? 413 773-7427"
20060510 Film Long Nights Journey Into Day "On Wednesday May 10 at the Arms Library, on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls, Ma. See this stunning film, explores the brutal system of partheid in South Africa during the process of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Discussion follows on the need for truth telling, and tthe painful and healing process of forgiveness."
20060508 BEYOND OCCUPATION AND CIVIL WAR: A WAY FORWARD IN IRAQ "Monday May 8 4pm-5:30pm, Campus Center Room 174-176, UMass Amherst, & 7:30pm, First Churches, 129 Main St, Northampton. Iraqi Labor leader Samir Adil visits Western Mass. Adil and members of the Worker-Communist Party of Iraq founded the Iraqi Freedom Congress in March 2005 to promote democracy and secularism in Iraq. This is a rare opportunity to hear directly from an Iraqi about efforts to build nonviolent opposition to the US occupation and sectarian violence. The Iraqi Freedom Congress offers us a third way forward, aside from a US-led government or fundamentalist groundswell. A people's movement based in the student, labor, and human rights communities, the Congress (www.ifcongress.com/English/index.htm) is linked to the Federation of Workers Councils and Unions in Iraq, the Organization of Women's Freedom in Iraq, and the Union of the Unemployed in Iraq. Info: AFSC, 413584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20060507 "Peace Makers Prize - Award Ceremony, 7pm, Greenfield HS" "The Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center co-sponsor the Annual Peace Maker's Prize. Five $100-awards and other prizes will be awarded on May 7. Hear how Franklin County residents in grades 9-12 are approaching problem solving, speaking up for equal rights, and undertaking projects and activities for peace and justice. All nominees will be recognized. If you would like to contribute funds for this special project, your contribution is welcomed at Traprock Peace Center, . Please come to the awards ceremony, on Sunday, May 7, at 7PM at the Greenfield High School cafeteria. The high school is on the north side of Greenfield, off Silver Street, and west of Federal Street, which is also Route 5 & 10. Come and be inspired. Congratulate our young neighbors."
20060506 Co-op Power Sustainable Energy Summit "At Smith College, Northampton MA, we will hold an all day event with Hands-On Workshops to help you USE CLEAN ENERGYandSAVE MONEY (For info, directions, see www.CoopPower.coop) Topics include: Solar Hot Water, Solar Electric Systems,Geothermal, Biodiesel for Home Heating, Biodiesel for your Car, Wind and Small Hydro Power, Grease Cars & Biomass, On Farm Wind & Biodiesel farm machinery, Municipal Wind and Biodiesel , Recycled Oil Collection, Biomass, Conservation and Efficiency."
20060505 WAND Mother's Peace Day Reception - Boston "WAND Mother's Peace Day Reception, Boston Friday, May 5, 2006 To view the invitation, click here. The Great Hall Massachusetts State House 5:30 - 7:30pm | Light refreshments This year we honor 1,000 Women for Nobel Peace Prize WAND's 25th anniversary and more!"
20060505 Doubel Feature: Escape from Affluenza and Picture This The Barre Spring Film Series presents two short films for your edification. See http://barrefilmseries.org for details.
20060505 Films: Escape from Affluenza Films: Escape from Affluenza (The person who posted this item forgot to name the location. Perhaps it will be shown at the Media Education Foundation in Northampton?)
20060501 "(6PM) Dr. Vijay Prashad speaks at Trinity College, Hartford" """The Fourth World War"" A talk with Dr. Vijay Prashad Dr. Vijay Prashad is Associate Professor of International Studies at Trinity College (Hartford, CT.). He is the author of numerous books including ""The Karma of Brown Folk,"" ""Everbody was Kung-Fu Fighting: Afro-Asian Connections and the Myth of Cultural Purity,"" ""Fat Cats and Running Dogs: The Enron Stage of Capitalism,"" and ""Keeping up with the Dow Joneses: Debt, Prison, and Workfare."" Dr. Prashad is well-known for his expert analysis of US imperialism and war. He examines the historical modes of resistance to domination by people of color and links the struggles against racism, sexism, and homophobia to the struggles against imperialism. Everybody is welcome! May 1, 2006 @ 6:00pm Memorial Hall, UMass (The building between the UMass Chapel & Herter Hall). Sponsored by: OAA, SGA, Afro-American Studies, AAPA, SASA, The Nexus Magazine, UMass Anti-war Coalition, GSS."
20060501 International Labor Day - Holyoke "Monday May 1 (International Labor Day) WMJWJ MAY DAY CELEBRATION & FUNDRAISER In planning. United Congregational Church, High & Appleton & Maple Sts, Historic Holyoke. A ""May-Day-centric"" variation on the ""Voices of a People's History"" program (hear it, read it at www.wmjwj.org), plus lots of music and good food. Special Guests: Paul Buhle & Carl Oglesby. Chris Rohmann directing. Info: Jon Weissman, 737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org. Time TBA."
20060501 Interfaith Prayer Service and Press Conference condeming torture and demanding m "JOIN RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND LAY PEOPLE IN Condemning Torture and Demanding Mercy & Justice FOR THOSE IMPRISONED AT GUANTANAMO We call on United Nations Ambassador John Bolton to support the UN`s call to Shut Down Guantanamo. On May 1st, we will occupy the area in front of the U.S. Mission to the UN with a Guantanamo cage, the names and stories of the prisoners, and the rich and varied religious traditions we represent. T E N TA T I V E S C H E D U L E O F T H E D AY 10:00 am Interfaith Prayer Service, 777 UN Plaza 11:30 am Press Conference, 777 UN Plaza Noon March to the U.S. Mission to the United Nations FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE: Please contact Matt Daloisio, 201-264-4424, <Daloisio @ earthlink.net> or Frida Berrigan, 347-683-4928, <Frida.Berrigan @ gmail.com> Details of this event, organized under the auspices of Clergy and Laity Concerned about Iraq (CALC-I), will be posted and updated at www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=3145 [or unitedforpeace.org]"
20060501 May 1 Great American Boycott for Immigrant Rights - Rally and March - Union Squa "*A Call to Support the May 1 2006 Great American Boycott for Immigrant Rights* *Rally & March Monday, May 1 4:00 pm Union Square* Support the Fight for Immigrant Workers' Rights Justice for Hurricane Katrina Survivors The People United Will Never Be Defeated!* Dear Sisters and brothers, We call on you to endorse and organize for the May 1 Great American Boycott 2006 in support of Amnesty and full rights for undocumented workers called by the March 25th Coalition Against HR4437 and many other immigrant organizations. /(The May 1 national call is included below)/. In NYC, The May 1 Great American Boycott 2006 Coalition will rally and march on Monday, May 1 starting at 4:00 pm in UNION SQUARE, on 14th Street in Manhattan. Be in the Streets on April 10, the national day of action in support of immigrant rights, and in NYC on April 29 for the March for Peace, Justice, and Democracy _ and then on to May 1. This is an issue that all working people and progressive organizations must embrace. The struggle for immigrant rights is a vital part of the struggle against racism and repression, and for the full rights of all working people. Let's all be in the streets on May 1 in support of the call coming from the Los Angeles March 25th Coalition Against HR4437. Organize local protests on May 1. Organize boycotts and student walkouts. Connect local issues that you_re organizing around with the struggle for Immigrant Rights. We strongly encourage all who are organizing May 1 events to make sure that their program and demands reflect solidarity with immigrant workers and Hurricane Katrina Survivors. Let_s build on the unity and momentum. To Endorse the NYC May 1st Action... The NY Area May 1 Great American Boycott Supporters *_How you can help:_ Endorse May 1 in NYC <http://troopsoutnow.org/endorsemay1.shtml> Volunteer <http://www.troopsoutnow.org/endorsemay1.shtml> List your local activity <http://www.troopsoutnow.org/endorsemay1.shtml> Donate <http://www.troopsoutnow.org/donate.shtml>* to help with organizing expenses for NYC Union Sq. May 1* ----------------- *Un llamado en apoyo al 1_ de mayo de 2006 _El Gran Paro Americano_ por Derechos Inmigrantes Reuni_n y Marcha Lunes 1_ de mayo 4:00 pm Union Square Respalde la lucha por derechos de obreros inmigrantes Justicia para sobrevivientes del hurac_n Katrina _El Pueblo Unido Jam_s ser_ vencido! * Queridas Hermanas y Hermanos, Le invitamos a endosar y a organizar para _El Gran Paro Americano 2006_ _ste 1_ de mayo en apoyo a amnist_a y derechos completos por trabajador@s indocumentad@s llamado por March 25th Coalition Against HR4437 y muchas otras organizaciones inmigrantes. /(El llamado nacional del 1_ de mayo es incluido abajo)/. En la ciudad de Nueva York, la coalici_n del 1_ de mayo del Gran Paro Americano 2006 se reunir_ y marchar_ el lunes 1_ de mayo comenzando a las 4:00 P.M. en _UNION SQUARE_ en la calle 14 en Manhattan. Mant_nganse en las calles el 10 de abril, el d_a nacional de acci_n respaldando derechos inmigrantes, tambi_n el 29 de abril en la ciudad de Nueva York en la marcha por la Paz, Justicia, y Democracia - y luego al 1_ de mayo. _ste es un asunto que todo el pueblo obrero y organizaciones progresivas deben abrazar. La lucha por derechos inmigrantes es una parte vital de la lucha contra el racismo y la represi_n, y por derechos completos del pueblo trabajador. Tod@s estemos en las calles el 1_ de mayo en apoyo al llamado que viene de la coalici_n de Los _ngeles llamado March 25th Coalition Against HR4437. Organicen protestas locales _ste 1_ de mayo. Organicen paros y huelgas estudiantiles. Hagan esos enlaces de asuntos locales que usted est_ organiz_ndose con la lucha por derechos inmigrantes. Animamos fuertemente a tod@s l@s que est_n organizando los acontecimientos del 1_ de mayo que est_n cierto que su programa y demandas reflejen solidaridad con trabajador@s inmigrantes y sobrevivientes del hurac_n de Katrina. D_jenos construir en la unidad y la energ_a. Para Endosar la acci_n del 1_ de mayo en NYC... Partidarios Del Gran Paro Americano 1_ de Mayo _rea Nueva York ------------------------------------------------------------------------ /*National Call*/ *MAY 1, 2006: CALL TO ACTION! ""EL GRAN PARO AMERICANO 2006"" ""THE GREAT AMERICAN BOYCOTT 2006"" ""Un dia sin immigrante"" ""A day without an immigrant"" Nationwide Immigrant General Strike* Immigrants contribute 7 billion in social security per year. they earn 240 billion, report 90 billion, and only are reimbursed 5 billion, ""where are the 85 billion?"" They also contribute to the U.S. economy 25 billion more than they receive in healthcare, etc., etc., etc. According to the anti-immigrant politicians and hatemongers, ""immigrants are a drain on society."" If this is true, then during the day on May 1st the stock market will surge, and the economy will boom. If not, we prove them wrong once and for all. We know what will happen! Therefore, the ""March 25th Coalition against HR4437 in Los Angeles,"" the organizers of the mega march of almost 2 million on March 25th, has called for an emergency videoconferenced meeting on April 8th between Los Angeles and any city that wishes to join the efforts toward ""El Gran Paro Americano 2006."" The following meeting will take place in Chicago on April 22nd, we ask that all that wish to participate and be a part of a national effort on May 1st and beyond, to attend by finding facilities in your areas that can hold the meeting, technologically. The points of unity are: No Work, No School, No Sales, and No Buying, and also to have rallies around symbols of economic trade in your areas (stock exchanges, anti-immigrant corporations, etc.). Cities across the United States have marched during the week, therefore, in essence observing a regional boycott, which is only felt regionally. The March 25th Coalition against HR4437, calls for these regions to develop a national network that will ""connect the dots."" We believe with numbers we have power, the power currently necessary to keep the pressure on the White House to propose provisions that are just and fair for all immigrants. We will settle for nothing less than full amnesty and dignity for the millions of undocumented workers presently in the U.S. We believe that increased enforcement is a step in the wrong direction and will only serve to facilitate more tragedies along the Mexican-U.S. border in terms of deaths and family separation. More details to come... Keep your eye on www.nohr4437.org <http://www.nohr4437.org> and or write to granmarcha2006@hotmail.com <mailto:granmarcha2006@hotmail.com> and any tax deductible donations should be made to: La Hermandand Mexicana, 7915 Van Nuys Blvd. Panorama City, CA 91402. Please organize your areas, and join this monumental event that will put our mark on U.S. history. *Endorse the May 1 General Strike >> Click Here <http://www.actionla.org/Campaigns/NoHR4437/endorsement.html>*"
20060430 "Peace Makers Prize: MAIL NOMINTION LETERS, for Franklin County high school stude" "Nominate a Franklin Co. HS student for a Peace Maker's Prize? The Interfaith Council of Franklin County and Traprock Peace Center co-sponsor the Annual Peace Maker's Prize. There are so many ways to make peace! Who might you nominate? In April, please mail a ONE-page letter describing the problem solving, conflict resolution, peace and justice work or other worthy initiatives of a Franklin County high school student to Traprock Peace Center, . All nominees will be recognized! Five $100-awards and other prizes will be awarded on May 7. You are invited to come and be inspired, at Greenfield High School, Sunday May 7 ay 7 pm. Shall we have a pot-luck first? 773-7427 Students attending high school, while living in Franklin County are eligible. As I recall that includes Ashfield, Bernardston, Buckland, Charlemont, Colrain, Conway, Deerfield, Gill, Greenfield, Hawley, Heath, Lake Pleasant, Leverett, Leyden, Millers Falls, Monroe, Montague, New Salem, Northfield, Orange, Rowe, Shelburne, Shutesbury, So. Deerfield, Sunderland, Turners Falls. Warwick, and Whately are eligible."
20060430 "MILITARY RECRUITMENT, REALITY AND RETURN - Northampton" "MILITARY RECRUITMENT, REALITY AND RETURN Film Screening and Discussion with Filmmakers hosted by Raul Matta of AFSC Western Massachusetts Sunday, April 30, 2006, 1:30pm Academy of Music 274 Main Street, Northampton MA Three incredible films, in a youth-centered event: All That I Can Be A first-hand look at the military recruiting process from the lens of New York high school students. All That I Can Be is the winner of the Economic Justice Award at the Fifth Annual Media that Matters Film Festival in June 2005. Occupation: Dreamland Occupation: Dreamland documents the lives of soldiers as they embark on the military assault of Fallujah in the winter of 2004. Occupation Dreamland won the Best Documentary at the Memphis Film Festival 2005. It also was an award winner at the Full Frame Documentary Film Festival 2005 in recognition of the films potential to engage audiences to meaningful action that results in concrete impact and social change. Purple Hearts Tells the story of wounded soldiers upon returning home. $5 admission charge (free tickets are available by calling AFSC, 413.584.8975). Followed by discussion with the filmmakers. Information about ways to get involved in and help build the truth in recruiting work in our region will be available. For more information: AFSC, 413.584.8975. This is part of a month long series: Nostoi: Stories of War and Return. http://nostoi.hampshire.edu/home.html"
20060429 NYC - Major Mobilization Against the War "Major Mobilization Set for April 29th A war based on lies Spying, corruption and attacks on civil liberties Katrina survivors abandoned by government MARCH FOR PEACE, JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY End the war in Iraq - Bring all our troops home now! SATURDAY, APRIL 29, 2006 NEW YORK CITY Unite for change - let's turn our country around! The times are urgent and we must act. Too much is too wrong in this country. We have a foreign policy that is foreign to our core values, and domestic policies wreaking havoc at home. It's time for a change. No more never-ending oil wars! Protect our civil liberties & immigrant rights. End illegal spying, government corruption and the subversion of our democracy. Rebuild our communities, starting with the Gulf Coast. Stop corporate subsidies and tax cuts for the wealthy while ignoring our basic needs. Act quickly to address the climate crisis and the accelerating destruction of our environment. Our message to the White House and to Congress is clear: Either stand with us or stand aside! We are coming together to march, to vote, to speak out and to turn our country around! Join us in New York City on Saturday, April 29th http://www.april29.org/"
20060428 Film: Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Sugihara: Conspiracy of Kindness (2000, 103 mins.) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org In the fall of 1939, Hitler's murderous wave was sweeping through Eastern Europe. In the face of the Nazi onslaught, Japanese diplomat Chiune Sugihara set about saving thousands of lives. But his struggle was not fought on the battlefields or in war rooms. He used his power as a diplomat to rescue fleeing Jewish refugees. As Japan's consul to Lithuania, Sugihara risked career, disgrace, his life, and the lives of his family defying Tokyo by writing transit visas for refugees desperate to escape persecution. In August 1940, Sugihara spent upwards of sixteen hours a day issuing visas, until Soviet-occupied Lithuania forced the final shutdown of the country's last remaining consulates. In the end, more than 2,000 Sugihara-stamped passports allowed hundreds of families to flee Europe through Russia to safe havens abroad. Today it is estimated that more than 40,000 people owe their very existence to Sugihara's heroic acts of humanitarianism. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us."
20060427 Faith Based Breakfast Roundtable - Boston "The Massachusetts Service Alliance is hosting a faith-based breakfast roundtable on 4/27/06 from 8:30 ? 10:00 at 95 Berkeley Street in Boston. For more information or to register online for this free event, please visit http://www.mass-service.org/training#7."
20060426 Bush Crimes Against Humanity "FORMER COMMANDER OF ABU GHRAIB BRIG. GEN. JANIS KARPINSKI TO SPEAK ON BUSH POLICY OF TORTURE AT MIT and HARVARD LAW SCHOOL 1. Harvard Law School: Wednesday, April 26, 7:00 pm Langdell South 2. MIT: Thursday, April 27, 7:00 pm, MIT Room 10-250 A former diplomat and a retired military officer present evidence of a torture policy that enjoys the support and leadership of some of the highest ranking officials in the Bush administration."
20060426 "FREE SPEECH DEMO - Entergy Nuclear OFFICES, Brattleboro, begins at 4pm" "20th Anniversary of Chernobyl FREE SPEECH DEMO AT ENTERGY HEADQUARTERS, April 26 - 27: Please join us at Entergy Headquarters this Wednesday, or Thursday. Drop in for any length of visit during a 24-hour period, from 4pm Wed. to 4pm Thursday, April 26-27. During daylight hours, as batteries permit. Share your explicit concerns about monitoring, truth in government, the National Guard's role, freedom to travel into an emergency zone for any reason, evacuation or sheltering at hospitals, nursing homes, and schols. On site we will prepare a survey of professionals who may be called upon to serve during an emergency. Anonymous responses are requested. Since October, weve gathered monthly at Entergy Nuclear offices. Together we confront our risks and our complicity. We mark our calendar in earnest this Chernobyl Day and insist, ""Not here."" Please also drop in to support Hattie Nestles 3-day fast which began Monday, in downtown Brattleboro, continuing Tuesday and Wednesday, by the fountain from 10am-4pm. (Please note, we've changed our previosly proposed start-time from noon, to accommodate and support Hattie's fast and to participate in leafletting downtown from 3-4pm. (We need ALL thoughtful approaches --What's yours?) DIRECTIONS: From Exit 3 in Brattleboro at the tiny rotary, take Route 5 north; turn right at the light onto Old Ferry Road. Bring your water or thermos, We plan to exercise our constitutional right to freely assemble and speak. For more information, contact Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427, or see www.grassrootspeace.org ------------------------------------------------------------------- ASKING What vivid concerns do you have regarding emergency planning? Since early March weve been calling (and faxing petitions) to ask for meetings with Emergency Management Agencies. We advocate that the first item on the agenda should be to draft a list of important questions and concerns. Your practical experience can help provide a reality check, to ground the views of men in suits in Boston, who aren't planning to evacuate . We invite M.E.M.A. to meet with us at Frontier High School in South Deerfield, (equi-distant from Greenfield, Amherst and Northampton.) We await a response from Peter Judge, Public Information Officer. ---------------------------------------------------------- RECORDER STORY ON EVACUAION BREAKS ABOVE THE FOLD Pam Kelly, congratulations! Two great photos accompanied Richie Davis's article naming poignant concerns about how Pams disabled son can deal with an evacuation -- This appeared on pages ONE and five in The Recorder on Saturday ... Earth Day. The picture of the reactor with steam blowing on the front page, and the gripping reality of Fred Alden standing near a row of desks in the basement of the Greenfield fire station, where they plan to coordinate an emergency response shown on page 5) should stir important discussions. Im especially eager to hear our community discuss how we can access information we will trust regarding whether to evacuate or to seek shelter, and how people in our nursing homes and hospitals will be maintained or evacuated. I think we need to insist now that the National Guard promise to put DOWN their guns an pick UP the stretchers ... post Katrina. All our neighbors without cars need to be included in important discussions in the days and weeks ahead. Sunnyt Miller 413 773-7427 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE PUT PREVENTING A MELT-DOWN ON YOUR TO-DO LIST THIS SPRING: April 26 - Chernobyl Day, Come make your curb-side comments. ""No More Chernobyls."" May 13 - Mothers Eve (full moon if you stay for the evening) Theater Improv, Songs for the Soul, The Great Turning: Inter-help offers a workshop on care that provides energy for the long haul. June 11 Strawberry Full Moon, Sunday, with greetings for Entergy staff on Monday. As Annie Hassett says, ""... Because we care."" ------------------------------------------------------------------- IN GRATITUDE: Thank you Annie, Devia, for the wonderful singing at the Three Mile Island Free Speech Demo. Grattitude fits with this work. The first demonstration I ever attended with Traprock folks was a Chernobyl demonstration on the Greenfield Common, more than 15 years ago. I brought a banner about 30-feet long from North Adams that said, BASTA! Enough nuclear waste for 10,000 generations! I got to meet David Detmold taking a principled stand, Jim Perkins warmly welcoming volunteers, and later, Doug Wilson, drawing our attention at the Charlemont Inn -- warning us that the Rowe reactor owners wanted to run the reactor for 60 years, not 40. Sound familiar? Bob Pollard, B.J Roach, Judith Johnsrud, Diane Sidebottham, Williamstown and North Adams news editors, cable station managers and so many writers played their early roles. We are forever grateful there was no melt-down at Rowe. NOW HERE YOU ARE, taking a lead on this one, in the company of reasonable women and thoughtful men. Its a wonderful thing to see how public interest, personal commitment, articulate experts and fine reporters can turn heads around. ... Because we care. What a party we should have when we win the peace. Three-days worth at least! Melt-down? NO. As Wally Nelson said, You dont Gotta! ---------------------------------------------------------- From ""info llrc"" <info@llrc.org> Chernobyl and health. New ECRR book is vital reading The Chernobyl Sub-Committee of ECRR (the European Committee on Radiation Risk) has published a most important collection of results from the ex-Soviet Union territories affected by the Chernobyl disaster. This is the rebuttal to all the official fudging and the failure of nuclear apologists to look at the real world 250 heavily referenced pages summarising the real effects on human beings, animals and plants. This is the antidote to endless calculations of dose (whatever ""dose"" means) and the predictions of some hypothetical black-box model. Chernobyl is the biggest ever test of the modelling of the International Commission on Radiological Protection and it's clear that ICRP has failed the test, since public health in the affected areas is seriously affected and worsening. The diseases involved represent a far wider spectrum than the cancer and genetic defects that ICRP confines itself to. The Committee members conclude that mortality and morbidity will continue to grow as a result of continuing internal contamination and because many non-cancer illnesses are increasing as a result of genomic instability and damage to the immune system. All the way from increases in still birth and congenital malformation to early ageing and premature death, no stage of life is immune. And all this is happening at dose rates comparable with natural background, which according to the established model simply should not cause enough disease to be discernible against the background noise of spontaneous rates. So much for ICRP and the established view! This is heart rending stuff when you recall that it represents the day-to-day experience of hundreds of thousands of real people. The Guardian headline of March 25th UN accused of ignoring 500,000 Chernobyl deaths was informed by this ECRR sub-Committee's findings, but no-one will ever know how many people will suffer chronic ill-health and untimely death. This stands in stark contrast to the spurious precision of fatal cancer totals predicted by various agencies 4000 by IAEA, 9000 by WHO, 60,000 by TORCH, all of them muddling with models and fiddling with numbers and never looking at the reality that daily faces the doctors and researchers in the field. Eventually the victims will number in the millions and probably already do. This book must remind us that when the apologists say wildlife is thriving in the exclusion zone no-one knows what diseases and mutations are suffered by the animals that don't survive. No-one knows what life shortening the apparently healthy survivors may be subject to; the animal data in the ECRR book suggest strongly that there are indeed costs. And in the context of genetic mutation in plants 20 or more generations removed from their irradiated ancestors one scientist ironically, laconically, observes that wheat doesn't suffer from radiophobia. Nor from alcoholism nor despair, we think to add. Nor do the animals, yet mice 22 generations removed from being irradiated in the higher fallout areas display greater radio-sensitivity than those less exposed. So much for current ideas about genetic selection! Against this background politicians plan to foist another round of nuclear power stations on us and our descendants, another generation of nuclear weapons, perpetuation of Uranium armour-piercing weaponry, and relaxed standards for the incineration and dustbin disposal of radioactive waste. So much for human-kind's ability to learn from its mistakes! Full price of the book is UK55 / 90 but if you can't afford it there's a concession price of UK20 / 32 for campaigners, students and the like. There is a flyer on www.euradcom.org. Email admin@euradcom.org to order copies and to apply for the concession price. Low Level Radiation Campaign bramhall@llrc.org"
20060426 Documentary Film (all Reel World Films are at Arms Library Bridge st Shelburne Falls - admission is free - donations welcome - refreshments served) April 26 is Worlds Apart - 9/11 First Responders Against the War - Explores repsonse of First Responders to their experiences as well as footage of their Afghan counterparts
20060425 Camp Out For a Cause - Help Stop Genocide "Bring media attention to remember past genocides and also attract awareness to current genocides occurring. On Holocaust Memorial Day Tuesday, April 25th @ People's Market Lawn (Hippie beach) At UMASS Amherst 4:00 p.m. Speakers on Genocide 5:30 p.m. Holocaust Memorial Vigil 6:00 Camp out for a cause After the Holocaust, people vowed that genocide would happen ""Never Again"" to our own peoples or any others. And yet, genocides are currently occurring. We cannot stand idly by. We need YOU to PITCH-A-TENT, camp out, and make a bold stand against these atrocities. BYOT Need a tent? contact chad@student.umass.edu"
20060425 Books Building Bridges From Western Massachusetts to Iraq - Amherst "Books Building Bridges From Western Massachusetts to Iraq - fostering a common human desire for learning, authentic connection and a healthy society... Invites You to Join Us for Untamed Nostalgia - Poetry Recitation and Songs an evening with Wafaa Al-Natheema In addition to reciting poems from her book, Untamed Nostalgia - Wild Poems, Wafaa will sing one or two songs in Arabic and English. During the course of the evening, she may narrate stories related to the poems and will teach the audience a song. Tuesday, April 25th 7:30 pm Jones Library, Amherst 3rd Floor, Trustees Room Wafaa Al-Natheema is the founder of the nonprofit Institute of the Near Eastern & African Studies (INEAS), in Cambridge, MA. Her work includes the promotion of the arts and artists as a means to enhance or foster communication between cultures. Books Building Bridges is a broad-based coalition of western Massachusetts literacy educators, booksellers, librarians, schoolteachers, artists and community organizations. More info: www.booksbuildingbridges.org"
20060425 Arise 3rd Annual Recognition Dinner Honoring Joanne Comerford "Arise for Social Justice Presents Our 3rd Annual.Recognition Dinner Honoring Joanne Comerford American Friends Service Committee Come Help Us Celebrate Our Friend and Ally Tuesday, April 25 Old First Church, Court Square, Springfield Doors open at 5:30 pm., Dinner at 6:00 pm. A spaghetti feast: vegetarian and meat, salads galore, breads and desserts beyond compare Entertainment and Tributes Tickets: $10 for one; $15 for two Call Arise, 734-4948 with questions or to reserve an entire table"
20060424 film: The Letter "film ""The Letter - An American Town and 'The Somali Invasion,"" Cape Cod Lounge, Student Union, UMass"
20060423 Protest Health and Safety Workshop "Workshop covers preprotest prep., basic health and saftey, chemical weapons, street operations, panic attacks and anxiety, aftercare and more. Hands on practice and participant oriented. Taught by experienced medical activists. (www.freewebs.com/stormnyc) Important information for everyone who participates in protest and wants to continue to do so. Contact below with any questions. Location: Jones Library, Amherst in the Amherst Room. Please RSVP to bsp@riseup.net Spread the word this training is always a lot of fun."
20060423 "CCTV Cambridge Documentary Film Forum, 675 Propsect St. Sunday 4:30-7, April 23r" "CDFF presents BEYOND TREASON followed by discussion. Dr. Doug Rokke, Dir. of the US Army Depleted Uranium Project, features in this important doc which covers actions of the US Army from Project Whitecoat in WWII thru use of Agent Orange in Vietnam, Bio & Vaccine eperiments, mind control projects and many more examples of secret illegal Army research on unsuspecting soldiers from the 40's till now."
20060423 Amherst Earth Day Celebration "Amherst Earth Day Celebration -- Annual event featuring environmental displays, live music, speakers, and activities for kids. Sunday, April 23, 10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Interfaith Prayer Circle and Sacred Circle Dance with Rowan at 11 a.m., Parade at 1:30 p.m. Performers include Michael Baines, Annie Hassett with Molly Scott, Matt Nozzolio, The Faculty, Brian Arel, The Secret, Adam Sweeney, Savoy Shuffle, Soulroot, and Running with Karma. Amherst Town Common. Information: 549-5503. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Amherst Earth Day Celebration 2006 Contact: Larry Kuttner For Immediate Release - April 11 (413) 256-2857 (days) The annual Amherst Earth Day Celebration will be held on Sunday, April 23rd at the Amherst Town Common. The festival will include a parade, live music, displays by environmental organizations and vendors of Earth-friendly home, garden, and personal products, and activities for kids. The event begins around 10 a.m. and runs until 5 pm. This year, the international theme for Earth Day is focused on global climate change and the need for people all over the world to take immediate action to avoid catastrophic changes to the Earth. Deadly hurricanes and tornados, severe heat and drought, and coastal folding due to a higher sea level, are among the effects of global climate change that are already becoming evident. At the Amherst Earth Day event, there will be an Interfaith Prayer Circle and Sacred Circle Dance with Rowan at 11 a.m. A Peace Mandala Workshop with Christianna Abel will be held at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to join in the parade, which will begin around 1:30 p.m. Walk or ride a human or other green-powered vehicle from the common through downtown Amherst and back. Costumes, musical instruments, and other means of personal expression are encouraged. After the parade, Lilac seedlings will be given out to for people to take home and plant. The third annual Valley Eco Award For Distinguished Service To Our Environment will be presented to the Citizens Awareness Network and its founders Deb Katz and the late Fred Katz. CAN was founded in early '90s by local residents troubled by problems discovered at the now closed Rowe Yankee nuclear power plant. Fred Katz died of cancer in 2005. CAN has since grown into a regional organization working to stop nuclear power throughout the Northeast. Most recently, CAN has been working to halt a potentially dangerous increase in the power output of the aging Vernon nuclear power plant, located just 30 miles north of Northampton. Performers at the Earth Day event will include singer-songwriter Michael Baines, singer Annie Hassett with singer-songwriter Molly Scott, bluegrass musician Matt Nozzolio, funk-jazz trio The Faculty, guitarist and mandolinist Brian Arel, acoustic folk rock with The Secret, singer-songwriter Adam Sweeney, blues rock from Savoy Shuffle, acoustic reggae with Soulroot, and alternative-indie rock from Running with Karma. Kids' activities will include crafts such as finger painting animal mask making. For more information about attending or volunteering to help at the event, please call Emile Hamilton at 549-5503"
20060423 "Wendy Goodman on Haiti, Temple Israel, Greenfield" "10. Wendy Goodman on Haiti, Sunday April 23, Greenfield Wendy Goodman, who served in Peace Corps in Haiti from 1998 to 2000 and continued t live in Haiti until October 2006 will be speaking at Temple Israel on Pierce St. on Sunday, April 23 from 10 until 1. In 2002, Wendy co-founded and later directed SKAKAJ, a not for profit community based arts center focused on Economic development, creative education and cultural sharing. As of her last trip, April 2006, the center is fully in the hands of local artists and community members. Wendy will share her experience and perceptions, inviting participants to inquire and discuss the issues that arise. She will have slides and crafts for sale as well. To learn more about her and her work in Haiti please check out the website at www.AvanseOrg.org"
20060422 Wally Nelson/Chuck Mathei Commemoration "Join us at the Peace Abbey in Sherborne, where we will install some of Wally's and Chuck's ashes on C.O. Hill with a service of prayers, reminiscences and song. Followed by veggie potluck and song circle. For more information, peaceabbey.org or 508-655-2143."
20060422 Work That Reconnects workshop "at Friends Meetinghouse in Northampton $25 donation accepted; vegan lunch provided pre-registration required - Contact Carol Boyer at 584-0767 You are invited to experience a one-day workshop, The Work That Reconnects, Saturday, April 22, 2006, 9am to 5pm, at Northampton Friends Meeting House, 43 Center Street, Northampton, sponsored by Northampton Friends Witness Committee. The workshop will be facilitated by members of Interhelp, an international, volunteer network of people who share a deep concern for world conditions that threaten human life and the earth. We support each other in moving from feelings of hopelessness and isolation to empowerment and action. We help each other strengthen our personal support systems and renew our commitment to the earth, peace, and social justice. This workshop is designed to help activists and other caring peoplefrom any and all traditions, secular and spiritualto draw strength and courage from their inner resources, and each other, and find new possibilities as well as ways to protect ourselves from hopelessness and burnout. Vegan lunch provided. Donation of $25 would be nice, but is not required. Space is limited so prior registration is required."
20060422 Creating Environments That Counteract the Achievement Gap - Cambridge "April 22, 9:00 to 5:00 Cambridge Interested in social justice inside and outside of the classroom? Lesley University's Center for Peaceable Schools is offering two workshops: Creating Environments That Counteract the Achievement Gap Saturday, April 22, 2006 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $75 | Location: Lesley University, Stebbins 203 Learn proven strategies for addressing the internal and environmental factors that perpetuate disparities in instruction and academic achievement. Investigate the latest research about the academic achievement gap that runs along racial and socioeconomic lines. Tulaine Shabazz Marshall, National Director of Graduate and Youth Opportunities at YouthBuild USA, oversees efforts to help YouthBuild graduates successfully enter college and the workforce. The Center for Peaceable Schools 617.349.8669 | peace@lesley.edu | www.lesley.edu/info/peace"
20060421 The Future of Higher Education on Earth: The University of the Wild "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: The Future ofHigher Education On Earth: The University of the Wild Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Accredited curriculum set to commence in the Fall of 2007 at Earthlands Western societies have perpetuated a technological-consumer lifestyle throughout the Earth. The institutions of economics, religion, government, and education serve collectively to uphold an anthropocentric, mechanistic cultural philosophy and practice. While each institution needs to be radically changed to assure a sustainable future for all life, education, at all levelscradle to graveis one of the most critical. For it is here, in education, that the cultural ways are entrenched and passed on. The transformation of Education requires the creation of values, content, and methods that reconnect the individual with the very roots of its existencethe Earth. A system where all life is interconnected and interrelated and the ecological self, where all life is interdependent, is as central now to the individual as the ego was in the later 20th century. The program offered by the University of The Wild is one alternative approach to educating a corp of Earth leaders, teachers, and citizens who, through experiential learning, deep values clarification, and personal growth initiatives will become model ecological citizens. The purpose of the University of the Wild is to provide a mentored, self-directed experiential-based learning community where the values, skills, and abilities of the global ecological living are learned and lived. The curriculum and individual initiated experiences and activities may serve as an alternative university/college degree program at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. The program may also be designed to be integrated into a traditional school curriculum, such as semester abroad programs. Special Guest: Larry Buell will speak about The University of the Wild and Earthlands. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Host Web Site: www.universityofthewild.org, www.Earthlands.org"
20060421 "GIVE EARTH A DANCE - Dummerston, Vermont" "GIVE EARTH A DANCE On Friday, April 21st at 8pm, The funk, reggae, latin band Simba will be hosting a dance to celebrate Earth Day and benefit the area anti-nuke groups New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution; Traprock Peace Center; Citizens Awarenes Network; and Nuclear Free Vermont. The dance will be held at the Evening Star Grange in Dummerston, Vermont. With blazing horns and scorching rhythm, the Simba band for this event will include Charlie Schneewies, trumpet; Dan Dewalt, keyboards, trombone,and steel drums; Bob Stabach, sax and flute; Derrik Jordan, guitar, percussion, and vocals, John Kravitz, drums and vocals; Vim Auer, Bass. Lets all get together and boogie for the earth and benefit the anti-nuke groups working to minimize the effects of nuclear plants on the earth. For more info call 802 387 4714."
20060420 Free the Cuban 5 - Columbia Law School - NYC "Join us Thursday, April 20, for an exciting and informative evening featuring Leonard Weinglass, renowned civil rights attorney and lawyer for the Cuban 5. Thursday, April 20, 7pm Columbia Law School Jerome L. Green Hall 435 West 116th St. New York City The Cuban Five political prisoners, who have already served seven and a half years in U.S. prisons, due to their unjust convictions and sentences, had their appeals heard in oral arguments before an ""en banc"" hearing, in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals, on February 14. Weinglass will address the legal issues in the appellate case. The year 2006 will be crucial in the legal and political battle to win freedom for these five men. Gerardo Hernndez, Antonio Guerrero, Ramn Labaino, Fernando Gonzlez, and Ren Gonzlez are anti-terrorists activists who were stopping terrorists from carrying out attacks on the island of Cuba. More information is available at http://www.freethefive.org/. Sponsors: A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition, National Lawyers Guild, National Committee to Free the Cuban Five, Civil Rights Legal Society, the Popular Education Project to Free the Five, Columbia University Black Students' Organization, Columbia University Chicano Caucus."
20060420 "Rebel With a Cause, film, Amherst College" "Helen Garvy 's film on Students for a Democratic Society will be shown and discussed at Amherst College at the Merrill Science Center, lecture room #4, on Thursday, April 20. Carl Ogleesby, President of SDS from 1965-1966 will comment and lead a discussion of the film. Tom Fels, another former member of SDS member and Amherst College graduate, will also participate. For information call Dade Singapuri, 413 253-5558."
20060419 Documentary Film "(all Reel World Films are at Arms Library Bridge st Shelburne Falls - admission is free - donations welcome - refreshments served) After The Fog - First of Reel World's 8 week series. Chronicles the effect of war on veterans. Interviews with vets from WW11, Vietnam, and Iraq."
20060418 Trapprock Community Meal "Share a meal at Second Congregational Church, Greenfield Mass, next to the Greenfield Town Hall. Please use the side door. The meal is served at 5:30. Dishes are delivered by volunteer cooks at about 4:30. We're grateful for students from Northfield who often help serve the meal. Marjorie Reid, Co-Chair wrote: ----------------------------------------------- December 1, 2005 Dear Friends, Matthew said I could write whatever I wanted to, so I will. I realized I was down in the dumps at our last Community Meal -- too much trouble in the world, too much violence and death, too much devastation and loss, and nothing I could do to help. And besides all that, we had a larger than usual group at the meal, including lots of children and hungry young adults. But miraculoously we had plenty of food, willing workers and lovely music provided by Steve Alves at the piano. On the way home I found myself singing that oldie from the 60's (before 'Coke' adopted it) -- ""I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony, I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company...."" Nothing had changed in the world, but at Second Church in Greenfield 85 people had enjoyed a hot meal, fellowship and music, all thanks to you. I felt as if we had lit a candle, instead of cursing the darkness. Thank you, thank you! And if you know of someone else who would like to help prepare those hot meals. please let Matthew or Marjorie know. Here's next year's schedule. -- Please let us know if you don't need to be called. January 17 March 21 April 18 May 16 July 18 August 15 October 17 November 21 With appreciation for all you do, Matthew Leighton and Marjorie Reid (Matthew and Marjorie have been dedicated coordinators of this Traprock Community Meal for many years, provided in collaboration with many wonderful groups sharing meals on week nights in Greenfield and Turners Falls.)"
20060418 The Enviro Show on WXOJ-LP "bi-weekly environmental radio show at 103.3fm, valley free radio. checkout our blog for upcoming shows: http://envirosho.blogspot.com"
20060418 Tax Day Protest and Educational Action - Springfield "Arise members will be fliering the public from 5 pm to 9 pm on Tax Day , Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at the Main Springfield Post Office, 1883 Main Street, in Springfield, Massachusetts. (April 18th applies to states observing the Patriots Day holiday on April 17th.) We will be informing people where there tax dollar goes. It should go to serve Springfield instead of being squandered in the black hole of imperialist misadventures. Please join us. Bring fliers, protest signs, and your friends. Of course, community education events are nonviolent as always. Peace & Solidarity, Michael Lindberg"
20060418 "A UNITY RIDE TO SUPPORT DIVERSE, DEMOCRATIC, AND ACCESSIBLE HIGHER EDUCATION -" "[EVERYONE IS WELCOME -- PLEASE FORWARD WIDELY] * Think higher education should be diverse, democratic, and affordable? * * Ride a bike or some other non-motorized vehicle? * Then please join us for: ** CRITICAL UMASS ** PART OF TENT STATE UNIVERSITY (WWW.TENTSTATEUMASS.ORG) TUESDAY, APRIL 18TH @ NOON UMASS STUDENT UNION STEPS Sponsored by Tent State University and the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) A UNITY RIDE TO SUPPORT DIVERSE, DEMOCRATIC, AND ACCESSIBLE HIGHER EDUCATION AND TO BUILD SOLIDARITY AMONG PEACEFUL, PRO-UNION, ANTI-RACIST, ANTI-SEXIST PEOPLE ACROSS THE VALLEY Bring your bikes, skates, boards, blades, wheelchairs, unicycles or whatever other non-motorized, non-polluting vehicle you ride, and bring creative signs and banners (and noisemakers) of all sorts, and join this 'unorganized coincidence' to help make our collective voices heard at UMass and in the community. For directions, flyers, or more information, please contact: Jed Murr (jmurr@english.umass.edu; 413-883-9138), Stephen Mahood (mahood@lrrc.umass.edu; 617-417-1188), or Yasser Munif (ymunif@soc.umass.edu)."
20060417 "TENT STATE, U-MASS Amherst" "TENT STATE, U-MASS Amherst April 17 - 21 UMass Amherst Student Union Lawn www.TentStateUMass.org A coalition of students and workers at UMass are organizing a week-long event called Tent State University (TSU). This event is both a protest of rising student fees, un-funded union contracts and a lack of strong public support for higher education AND a positive enactment of our vision for what a University can and should be. Never has the time been so ripe for an event like Tent State. Massachusetts ranks 47th in the nation on spending per capita for higher education; workers face tough challenges trying to get ahead with the high cost of education; and the diversity of UMass's flagship campus is slowly slipping away. TSU is a call for equal access to education and an attempt to create an example of what a university should be: a democratically controlled public space that brings together diverse groups to exchange ideas, art, and culture. ***So, what exactly is Tent State UMass?*** Tent State is a week long carnival/conference/mardi gras/party/action organized by a coalition of folks from the Student Government Association, the Graduate Employee Organization, the Graduate Student Senate, the Latin American Graduate Student Organization, ALANA Caucus, Anti-War Coalition, Immigrant Rights Coalition, Free Higher Ed Campaign and many more. Every morning, there will be workshops and open classrooms - regular UMass classes that faculty have agreed to open to the public and host in a public space. Every afternoon, there will be panels, speakers and performers. And every evening there will be campus-wide ""democratic meetings"" followed by hip-hop performances, dance parties, films, and more. We even have a few free BBQs and meals. Most events will take place under circus tents on the Library Lawn in front of the Student Union. A schedule of events is posted at www.tentstateumass.org. *** TSU is YOUR University *** You are invited and encouraged to help us shape this event, camp out overnight during the week, help us entertain our performers and speakers, help build a buzz about this, and - of course - attend and take part in this amazing week. To get more information e-mail TentStateUMass@gmail.com or visit www.TentStateUMass.org *** Some of the Issues at UMass *** FUNDING FOR UMASS - A. Funding of Union contracts - Many UMass workers are still receiving 2003 salaries while paying 2006 bills. Workers would like to raise the public profile of unfunded 2004-2007 contracts so that the legislature will move more quickly to keep their promise to UMass workers. B. Stop tuition and fee increases (move towards Free Higher Ed) - The cost of education at UMass has been increasingly rapidly over the last five years and is pricing out many Massachusetts residents. Currently only 10% of students at UMass come from families with an income less than $30,000 per year, but approximately 30% of Massachusetts's households fall into this income bracket. C. Increasing accessibility and diversity. Support programs, housing and fellowships/scholarships need to be improved to recruit and retain students and workers from traditionally underrepresented domestic communities and other countries. D. Hire more faculty - The University has experienced a marked decline in faculty over the last 10 years and has pledged to rebuild with the ""Faculty 250"" plan. This plan to add 250 new faculty members needs to be funded, and its implementation must be monitored. STUDENTS RIGHTS - Issues such as increased police presence in dorms, random bag searches, freezing money in the Student Government budget, and failing to hire directors for student support programs, have made students concerned about their rights as students and citizens at UMass. Right ON. Traprock Peace Center is pleased to support this initiative. TentStateUMass@gmail.com"
20060416 "Program on Education in Haiti - Deerfield, MA" "Unique Program on Education in Haiti with Steve Werlin and Abner Sauveur, principal of the Matenwa Community Learning Center in Haiti. They are dedicated, innovative, leaders in education in Haiti. We can all learn from an innovative system of people learning together. It is a splendid model. Steve's websites: apprenticeshipineducation.com and circlesofchange.com Sunday, April 16 at 5:30pm Place Traprock Peace Center, Keets Road, Deerfield Potluck supper and talk Contact: 584-9887 If you need more information phone # 587-0247."
20060416 "Amherst Peace Vigil - Town Common, Amherst" Join the longest continuous weekly vigil in the region on the Amherst Town Common.
20060415 Program on Education in Haiti - Northampton "Unique Program on Education in Haiti with Steve Werlin and Abner Sauveur, principal of the Matenwa Community Learning Center in Haiti. They are dedicated, innovative, leaders in education in Haiti. We can all learn from an innovative system of people learning together. It is a splendid model. Steve's websites: apprenticeshipineducation.com and circlesofchange.com Saturday, April 15 at 10:00 AM Place: Pathways Co-Housing Common House Florence Road, Northampton Here are easy directions. From Main St, go through the light towards Smith College. At the next light, take a left onto route 66 (west st.). Take 66 west for about 2.5 miles until you come to a light at Florence Rd.. Turn right and take Florence Rd. for about .7 or so of a mile to Mountain Laurel Path. Turn right and follow the road until you come to the parking lot. Park anywhere. The Common House is the first building."
20060415 "Peace Vigil - Greenfield, MA Town Common" *_SUPPORT OUR IMMIGRANT NEIGHBORS!_*!! _*OPPOSE CRIMINALIZATION OF UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND THE PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEM!!*_* JOIN US AT THE PEACE VIGIL AT _11AM ON SATURDAY APRIL 15TH_ ON THE TOWN COMMON IN GREENFIELD!! Let our voices join those being raised throughout the country for just and humane immigration policies. Please spread the word for a good turn out....Bring signs and banners so we can be seen and heard!!! SEE YOU THERE!!!! *
20060414 WMass Homeless Task Force (RSVP) - Northampton "You are invited to our next the Western Massachusetts Homeless Task Force Meeting which will be held on: Friday, April 14, 2006 10:00 a.m. 12 noon The First Church 129 Main Street Northampton, MA Special Guest Speaker from the Department of Transitional Assistance: John Shirley, Director of Housing and Homeless Services Mr. Shirley will join us for a conversation about DTAs current programs and plans for the future, with an emphasis on DTAs shelter and homelessness prevention programs. We also will spend some time at the meeting on the House Ways and Means Committee's FY'07 budget which is rumored to be released on April 10th. At our last meeting, we discussed possible questions to forward to Mr. Shirley in advance of this meeting. Folks wanted to check in with colleagues in their office to obtain their feedback about these questions. It was agreed that people would e-mail suggested questions to Marisa at marisa@mahomeless.org by this Friday, March 24th. Also, please RSVP to let us know if you plan to attend this meeting so we can ensure enough handouts and seats for everyone. You may RSVP by e-mailing or phoning Marisa at Marisa@mahomeless.org or 781-595-7570 x15. Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ email: marisa@mahomeless.org phone: 781-595-7570 x15 web: http://www.mahomeless.org"
20060414 Film: Paradise Now "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Friday April 14, 2006, 7:00pm Paradise Now (2005, 90 mins., Arabic with English Subtitles) Written and Directed by Hany Abu-Assad Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Two men, best friends from childhood, are summoned to fulfill their agreement to be suicide bombers for the Palestinian cause. Khaled and Said (Ali Suliman and Kais Nashef, both making striking film debuts) believe fervently in their cause, but having a bomb strapped to your waist would raise doubts in anyoneand once doubts have arisen, they respond in very different ways. Paradise Now is gripping enough while the men are preparing for their mission, but when the set-up goes awry and Khaled and Said are separated, it becomes almost excruciatingly tense. The controversial movie judgment on these men; impassioned arguments are made for both sides of the conflict. This is a work of remarkable compassion and insight, given the shape and sharpness of a skillful thriller. Its psychological portrait goes beyond the Palestinian/Israeli conflict and resonates with fanaticism and oppression throughout the world, be it related to a religious, nationalist, or tribal cause. A stunning film from writer/director Hany Abu-Assad. You may think you'll be seeing Paradise Now for its relevance, but its life-and-death drama is what will keep you transfixed. National Public Radio Discussion to follow. Please join us."
20060413 Immigrant Rights Inter-Faith Vigil - Springfield "Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 - Interfaith vigil and public event at Springfield's Old First Church, located in court square. As the debate over immigration at the top of society become more intense, it is imperative that those of us fighting for change from below know the politics behind these debates. In this week's Socialist Worker, Justin Akers Chacon lays out the case for amnesty: http://www.socialistworker.org/2006-1/583/583_06_Amnesty.shtml The new immigrants rights movement is taking off, and this week exciting events are coming to our region. On Wednesday, from 11-12:15 am, there will be a panel discussion at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in the Leslie Phillips Forum, C building, on immigrants rights, featuring professors and students at HCC along with community organizers. The title for the forum is ""No Human Being is Illegal"". The International Socialist Organization, HCC Anti-War Coalition, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science and the International Students Organization are some of the sponsors of the event. (Directions to HCC listed below). Speakers will expose some of the myths about the ""immigration problem"", and talk about the numerous benefits immigrants bring to our society. This Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 is an Interfaith vigil and public event at Springfield's Old First Church, located in court square. Immigrants have always been in the forefront of the working-class movement; this newest struggle is no exception. The stuggle for immigrants rights is a struggle for all workers. Please join us this Thursday, and brings your signs, friends and voices! Holyoke Community College is located at 303 Homestead Avenue in Holyoke, Mass, one mile from exit 16 off Interstate 91. dustin ashley cote ISO northampton Anti-war Coalition HCC"
20060413 Cambridge District Court - ALL OUT FOR THE LAFAYETTE EIGHT!! "SAVE THE DATE!! ALL OUT FOR THE LAFAYETTE EIGHT!! Thursday April 13, 2006 9:00am Cambridge District Court 14th Floor 40 Thorndike Street Cambridge MA 02141 Background: On April 14, 2004, eight Boston area community activists were arrested in Lafayette Square, on the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Main Street. The location had previously been the end point of the Cambridge leg of March to Abolish Poverty in an event co-coordinated by march organizers and the local chapter of Homes Not Jails. Lafayette Square was chosen for the rally due to the fact that MIT had pushed for the property to be seized from the private owner via eminent domain. MIT wanted the property to form a buffer zone between their commercial development at University Park and the more working-class and low income neighborhood of Area 4. As a result, local activists targeted the location to call attention to MIT's plans and embarrass city administrators for failing to properly utilize the property for public good, as the parameters of eminent domain supposedly dictate. During the rally a banner was dropped over the abandoned gas station proclaiming, ""Public space for communities, not private universities!"" Local businesses donated coffee to the crowd and Food Not Bombs provided refreshments after the day's march. In the two weeks period following the march and rally, organizers and community activists donated labor and time into fixing up the abandoned property, removing unsightly and dangerous clutter, debris and trash, and even planting flowers and a young sapling. Neighborhood residents from Area 4 displayed their support and appreciation by donating tools, plants, and potting soil. This positive sense of community solidarity and pride was dramatically cut short by the actions of City Manager Robert W. Healy and the Cambridge Police Department. On April 14, 2002 eight organizers were arrested at random and charged with multiple felonies for their effort. At the courthouse the next morning for the arraignment, the District Attorney's office made their intentions clear with opening remarks challenging the citizenship status of the defendants. Within a few months, the charges had been dropped on the two juvenile defendants, leaving the six remaining adult defendants to suffer through two years of pretrial litigation in which state prosecutors attempted to claim authority to subvert due process of the court due to the political affiliation of the defendants, claimed that the original police report was all that was necessary to provide defense counsel during discovery, and otherwise wasted the time of the defendants, their counsel, and the court. Finally, on April 13, 2006 the time has come for the Lafayette Eight to have their day in court. Please mark your calendars and help us pack the courtroom with supporters. Selective arrest and prosecution of community activists cannot be tolerated. We must show City Manager Robert W. Healy, the Cambridge Police Department, and the District Attorney's office that we stand by our friends as they face trial for the crime of attempting to improve the conditions of our neighborhood. PACK THE COURTROOM!! For more information, please email: bostonabc@riseup.net. http://baamboston.org * http://baamboston.org/abc.html"
20060413 "Green Energy Vigil - Brattleboro, VT" "Announcement: There is a weekly Green Energy Vigil at the Wells Fountain, Jct. of Linden and Main St., Brattleboro every Thursday 4:00-5:00 pm. All are invited. For more information, call 802-387-4060. Sally Shaw The New England Coalition 802-257-0336 http://www.necnp.org"
20060412 """No Human Being is Illegal"" - Forum at Holyoke Community College" "Wednesday, April 12 at 11:00 an 0 12:15 forum at Holyoke Community College - ""No Human Being is Illegal"". As the debate over immigration at the top of society become more intense, it is imperative that those of us fighting for change from below know the politics behind these debates. In this week's Socialist Worker, Justin Akers Chacon lays out the case for amnesty: http://www.socialistworker.org/2006-1/583/583_06_Amnesty.shtml The new immigrants rights movement is taking off, and this week exciting events are coming to our region. On Wednesday, from 11-12:15 am, there will be a panel discussion at Holyoke Community College (HCC), in the Leslie Phillips Forum, C building, on immigrants rights, featuring professors and students at HCC along with community organizers. The title for the forum is ""No Human Being is Illegal"". The International Socialist Organization, HCC Anti-War Coalition, Department of Philosophy, Department of Political Science and the International Students Organization are some of the sponsors of the event. (Directions to HCC listed below). Speakers will expose some of the myths about the ""immigration problem"", and talk about the numerous benefits immigrants bring to our society. This Thursday, April 13 at 5:30 is an Interfaith vigil and public event at Springfield's Old First Church, located in court square. Immigrants have always been in the forefront of the working-class movement; this newest struggle is no exception. The stuggle for immigrants rights is a struggle for all workers. Please join us this Thursday, and brings your signs, friends and voices! Holyoke Community College is located at 303 Homestead Avenue in Holyoke, Mass, one mile from exit 16 off Interstate 91. dustin ashley cote ISO northampton Anti-war Coalition HCC"
20060412 THE ROAD TO ABU GHRAIB "THE ROAD TO ABU GHRAIB WHERE IS THE OUTRAGE? FIRST NATIONAL TEACH-IN ON HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE WAR ON TERROR FRANKLIN PIERCE COLLEGE RINDGE, NEW HAMPSHIRE WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12, 2006 9:00 AM TO 5:00 PM Sponsored by The Coalition to end torture Event will take place rain or shine For more information contact Prof. Jerry Levine at (603) 899-4265, levinej@fpc.edu or Bill Beardslee, (603)-532-4188 beardsleeb@fpc.edu REGISTRATION DEADLINE: April 7, 2006 Conference offers a Boxed Lunch for $4.50 Lunch Yes___ No ___ NAME _______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ PHONE _____________________________________________________________________ EMAIL ______________________________________________________________________ THE PROGRAM 8:15-9:00am Workshop Registration, Alumni Lounge 9:00 9:10 Welcome 9:10 -10:10 Gita Gutierrez, Attorney, Center for Constitutional Rights, http://www.ccr-ny.org/v2/home.asp who represents detainees held in U.S. custody at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba The Other Side of the War on Terror: Report from GTMO 10:10 -10:15 Break 10:15 -11:15 Rear Admiral John D. Hutson (Ret. USN), Former Judge Advocate General, current Dean and President of Franklin Pierce Law Center http://www.piercelaw.edu/ The Global War on Terror from 30,000 Feet 11:15-11:30 Break 11:30-12:30 Session 1: Workshops with Amnesty International; Human Rights First; Physicians for Human Rights; Human Rights Watch; NH Civil Liberties Union 12:30-1:20 Lunch 1:30-2:30 Dr. Robert Jay Lifton, Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry and Psychology at the graduate school and Director of The Center on Violence and Human Survival at John Jay College of Criminal Justice at the City University of New York http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/centerhr/ The Superpower Syndrome: Confronting the Causes and Consequences of the War in Iraq and Working Toward Bringing It to an End. 2:30-2:45 Break 2:45-3:45 Session 2: Workshops with Amnesty International; Human Rights First; Physicians for Human Rights, Human Rights Watch; NH Civil Liberties Union 4:00-5:00 Panel Discussion Human Rights Activists will discuss some of the issues raised in the Teach-In with a representative of the U.S. government OUR WORKSHOP PRESENTERS ORGANIZATIONAL LINKS Human Rights First http://www.humanrightsfirst.org/index.asp Physicians for Human Rights http://www.phrusa.org/ Amnesty International http://www.amnesty.org/ Human Rights Watch http://www.hrw.org/ NH Civil Liberties Union http://www.nhclu.org/ ___________________________________________"
20060412 BLACK MARIA FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL - Mt Holyoke College """Nalini by Day, Nancy by Night"" is a documentary film on outsourcing of American jobs to India. Told from the perspective of an Indian living in the U.S., the film journeys into India's call centers, where telemarketers acquire American names and accents to service the telephone-support industry of the U.S. The film incorporates animation, live action, and archival footage to explore the complexities of globalization, capitalism, and identity. ****************************************************** ""Insightful and humorous."" Margaret Mead Film and Video Festival ""Timely and telling."" Black Maria Film Festival ""Entertaining to the max and full of information"" Through Women's Eyes Film Festival ******************************************** UPCOMING SCREENINGS IN MA BLACK MARIA FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL Wednesday April 12th 2006 at 7pm Dwight 101, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA BLACK MARIA FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL Thursday, April 13th, 2006 at 8pm Museum of Fine Arts, Remis Auditorium, 465 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA"
20060410 "Earthdance Film Festival - Dance and Music Can Change the World - Plainfield, MA" "You are all invited to a wonderful film festival - Dance and Music Can Change the World - At Earthdance on Saturday April 15th. We will not just be watching these inspiring films - we will also be dancing to the music from the films in the beautiful studios at Earthdance. Here is a link to the festival on the Earthdance Webpage http://earthdance.net/programs/filmfestival06.htm For registration please contact: Info@earthdance.net ? please let us know if you will be coming for lunch or dinner - You can also register at the door - come for 1 - 2 - or all 3 films and the Dance Party in the Evening Cost: $20 Donation for Full day including vegetarian lunch and dinner and 3 films Single film $3- $5 Donation, Lunch and Dinner $6 per meal, Schedule Amandla ? A Revolution in 4-Part Harmony (South Africa) (11AM) Break and Lunch 1-3 PM Favela Rising ? Afro-Reggae Music and Dance in Rio (Brazil) (3 PM) Break with optional meditation, yoga and kiirtan and dinner 5-7 PM Rize ? Clowning and Krumping (Los Angeles) (7 PM) Dance Party with music from and inspired by these films 8:30 ? 10 PM Always Dancing in the Light,"
20060410 Protest in solidarity with international actions for immigration & asylum rights "Protest at Communications House MONDAY 10 April 12.30-2.30pm, 210 Old Street, London EC1 in solidarity with international actions for immigration & asylum rights, and against detention Contact: 020 7482 2496 07947 442210 All African Womens Group; African Liberation Support Campaign Network, Kilombo Pan African Journal; Payday Mens network, SOS Immigration, Wake Up Congo, & Women of Colour in the Global Womens Strike will be protesting outside Communications House because it is one of several offices around the country where hundreds of asylum seekers are forced to sign on with the authorities, and many are snatched, taken into detention, and deported, in some cases while their asylum claims are still being considered. This protest is one of many international actions being held this week against detention, initiated by annual protests in Australia. Barbed Wire Britain has called on campaigners in Europe to take part (see www.barbedwirebritain.org.uk) We are also acting in solidarity with the massive movement now emerging in the USA demanding justice and the legal right to stay for the countrys 12 million undocumented workers of many nationalities and colours. Proposed new legislation would criminalise undocumented people, impose penalties on anyone who helps or even employs those of us who are undocumented. The racists propose to build a wall on the Mexico-US border like Israels apartheid wall on Palestinian land or the Soviet wall that once divided Berlin. In Los Angeles alone, well over a million marched against this new racist wall between peoples. The movement in the UK is growing, beginning with those of us who are asylum seekers, spearheading the refusal of the horrors of detention and deportation. We are coming together as women and men, including those of us who are survivors of rape and other torture, mothers with young children and people with disabilities (often a result of torture), lesbian and gay people, women who have been trafficked into prostitution, and more. We are all fighting for safety and against detention. We pay a heavy price for resisting - many suffer injuries inflicted by guards determined to proceed no matter how frightened women and children are. Some women report being drugged to try to stop them from resisting on the plane. On a few occasions sympathetic guards have helped women and refused to enforce removal. Asylum seekers self-help activities are strengthened by a growing network of dedicated supporters from many walks of life whose activities include pressing funded voluntary organizations, lawyers and MPs and the media to oppose the Home Offices brutality. Publicity, including on local radios, is crucial to letting people know the truth about conditions in detention. Massive protests in the US are a turning point, which we need to strengthen our movements everywhere. Its urgent for those of us who are immigrants, migrant workers, asylum seekers, refugees or native born, to come together, showing our unity across national borders against racism and discrimination. Those of us who are people of colour African, Asian, Latino, Indigenous - with the right to stay must speak out for those of us who are just arriving: attacks on asylum seekers and immigrants do violence to all of us. With increased wars and ecological catastrophes, more people are forced to emigrate to survive extreme poverty and devastation, created by Western economic and military policies. Six million lives have been lost in Congo DRC alone, and globally 60 million people are displaced, 80% are women and children. Far from being bogus, or stealing resources, people from the South have contributed for 500 years. We demand the Western military-industrial complex pay its debt to Third World people capital travels freely, why not people! Women and men seeking asylum from different countries (including those in detention) available to interview. All African Womens Group: The suffering we go through here denied support, homeless, destitute, not allowed to work, living in limbo on top of the constant fear of deportation back to the place we suffered rape and other violence is a second torture. Women and children are the most vulnerable and are targeted for deportation. The government just accepted a group of refugees from Congo, yet they are determined to send back those of us already here, putting our lives at risk. centre@crossroadswomen.net Wake Up Congo: The Home Office knows about human rights abuses in the DRC, five years of bloody invasion and war from Rwanda and Uganda, supported by Western governments. Congolese people detained in Harmondsworth have decided on a hunger strike to protest deportation. Supporting Congolese asylum seekers can be the impetus for us to work out how we can come together to defeat the current two-tier Apartheid system, which causes misery to all asylum seekers and undermines everyones rights. This world belongs to all of us. wakeupcongo@yahoo.com SOS Immigration: 400 years ago, slavery was right. Today indefinite detention even of children is right in the UK. Where are our Human Rights? sosimmigration@yahoo.com More information: Women of Colour (Global Womens Strike) Tel: 0207 482 2496 Mobile: 07947 442210. Fax: 0207 209 4761 womenofcolour@allwomencount.net www.womenstrike8m@server101 African Liberation Support Campaign Network: nkexplo@yahoo.co.uk Payday mens network: payday@paydaynet.org; www.refusingtokill.net"
20060410 THE DEATH PENALTY IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY - FROM DALEY & HALLIGAN TO TODAY's FEDERAL "Monday April 10 THE DEATH PENALTY IN HAMPSHIRE COUNTY - FROM DALEY & HALLIGAN TO TODAY'S FEDERAL COURT 7pm, First Churches, 129 Main St, Northampton. Panelists will include Judge Michael Ryan (who is also a historian and the pre-eminent local historian on Daley and Halligan) and Atty David Hoose. Part of bicentennial year observances of Daley and Halligan's charge, trial, and execution for being Irish. (See also www.historic-northampton.org/601081/601944/601945/.) Info: Bill Newman, mailto:newman@lnsn.com."
20060410 HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF DISASTERS: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH - UMass Amhe "Monday April 10 HUMAN DIMENSIONS OF DISASTERS: THE ROLE OF SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH 4pm, Goodell Hall Bernie Dallas Room, UMass Amherst. Talk by Kathleen Tierney, Director, Natural Hazards Center, and Prof of Sociology, U of Colorado Boulder. Part of Environmental Institute Spring 2006 Environmental Lecture Series: DISASTERS, ENVIRONMENT, & PUBLIC POLICY. Info: www.umass.edu/tei/TEI_2005/spring2006lecture.html."
20060410 CCNY Walkout for Immigrant Rights - NYC "CCNY WALKOUT For Immigrant Rights! Monday, April 10- 11:00 Speak Out/ Teach In in the NAC Rotunda 12:15 Rally in the NAC Rotunda Then well head down to BMCC where we will join 5 other CUNY Schools and several high schools for a youth march on City Hall to join the city-wide demonstration to stop HR4437! 1,000,000 protest in Los Angeles! 300,000 protest in Chicago! 50,000 protest in Denver! 10,000 protest in Milwaukee! 20,000 protest in Phoenix! 10,000 protest in Sacramento! 20,000 protest in D.C.! 40,000 students walk out in Southern California! The movement for immigrant rights has come to NYC! While different forms of draconian immigrant legislation which seeks to criminalize immigrants are being debated on capitiol hill, there is a movement being built in the streets nationwide to demand immgrant rights with hundreds of thousands coming out nationwide to demand NO HUMAN BEING IS ILLEGAL! Right here at CUNY international students are forced to pay double the tuition of residents. In addition, ESL programs have been shredded CUNYWIDE! All this has happened in the context of rising tuition for all students and the erasing of financial aid to fund things like the war in Iraq. Come out and let your voice join hundreds of thousands of others in the fight of immigrant rights and social and economic justice for all! Sponsored by (list in formation): Student Liberation Action Movement (SLAM), The Messenger, International Socialist Organization/ CCNY, Students for Education Rights, NAACP, International Indian Society- Hindu Student Council, More to come! . Contact justino @ justinorodriguez@gmail.com or 917-312-1994 to sponsor the event or for more info"
20060410 Rally for Immigrant Rights! - NYC "April 10th in New York City A National Day of Action Rally for Immigrant Rights! Recognizing that the USA is a nation of immigrants, join the A-10 NYC Mobilization Network for Immigrant Rights* in a massive rally to: Stop the anti-immigrant House resolution 4437 Stop all attacks against all immigrants Stop criminalization of immigrant communities We demand comprehensive immigration reform, including: A path to citizenship, not a temporary guest worker program Family reunification measures Worker protections Full rights for all immigrants! City Hall, NYC Monday, April 10, 2006 3 pm to 7 pm *The A-10 NYC Mobilization Network for Immigrant Rights is comprised of many community, religious and immigrant rights groups and labor unions. New York Civic Participation Project: (212) 388-2150 New York Immigration Coalition: (212) 627-2227 ------------------- Da Nacional de Accin Abril 10, 2006 en Nueva York Demostracin por los derechos de los inmigrantes Afirmando que los Estados Unidos de Amrica es una nacin de inmigrantes, nete a La Red de Movilizacin para los Derechos de los Inmigrantes A-10 NYC* en la masiva demostracin para: Parar la resolucin anti-inmigrante de la Cmara de Representante HR 4437 Parar todos los ataques en contra de todos los inmigrantes Parar la criminalizacin de los inmigrantes Demandamos una reforma amplia a las leyes de inmigracin que incluya: Un proceso a la ciudadana, no no a un progrma temporal de braceros Medidas para la reunificacin familiar Proteccin para los trabajadores Derechos plenos para los inmigrantes Punto de Concentracin Alcalda de la Ciudad (City Hall) Lunes, 10 de Abril, 2006 3 pm a 7 pm Apoya todas las actividades que se realicen hasta la concentracin de Abril 10, 2006 *La Red de Movilizacin para los Derechos de los Inmigrantes A-10 NYC esta formada por muchas organizaciones comunitarias, religiosas, de derechos de los inmigrantes y sindicatos. New York Civic Participation Project: (212) 388-2150 New York Immigration Coalition: (212) 627-2227"
20060410 April 10 - 28 - PULITZER PRIZE WINNING PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE IRAQ WAR - Greenfiel "April 10 to 28 PULITZER PRIZE WINNING PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE IRAQ WAR 10am-4pm Monday-Friday, Social Sciences Studio E115, Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield (www.gcc.mass.edu/). Part of Nostoi: Stories of War and Return program. The Nostoi told the homecoming stories of Greek war heroes - Achilles, Odysseus, Hector, Ajax, Herakles. We live in what we are told is an age of endless war and so a time of endless returns. Every day, every week, citizen-warriors leave the chaos of combat and make their way back to the lives they left behind. For many, like Odysseus, the road home will be the longest, most arduous journey of their lives. For others, like Herakles, it will end in disaster. Nostoi is an extensive public program of films, lectures, readings, symposia, discussions, photo and art exhibits by a broad consortium of educational institutions, state, civic, and grass-roots organizations in the Pioneer Valley. What unites and inspires this collaboration is not political or moral consensus regarding the waging of war but rather the unqualified affirmation of the precious humanity of every person. Whether we embrace or hate war, we are one in loving and supporting those who have waged and suffered it. Info: Abbie Jenks, 775-1127, mailto:ajenks0324@comcast.net or mailto:jenks@gcc.mass.edu."
20060409 Tribute to Bob Blue - Song and Story Swap - North Amherst "Tribute set April 9 The regular Song and Story Swap will pay tribute to the late Bob Blue on April 9 at 7 p.m. at the Harp in North Amherst. Blue died Friday from complications from multiple sclerosis. Musician Paul Kaplan, who hosts the session, said everyone is welcome to share a song of story by or about Blue - or just to listen. Family members say that other opportunities to honor Blue and to celebrate his life in music and education will be posted on his Web site: www.the-spa.com/bobblue1. Bob was an inspiration at Western Mass. Jobs with Justice pickets and rallies. On March 25, 9pm to midnight, Valley Folk on WFCR 88.5 FM will include two sets from ""The Best of Bob Blue"" in the show, one in the first hour and one later in the second."
20060409 "US GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN THE MURDER OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR - Smith College, Nor" "Sunday April 9 US GOVERNMENT'S ROLE IN THE MURDER OF MARTIN LUTHER KING JR 7:30-9pm, Browsing Room, Neilson Library, Smith College, Rt 9, Northampton. The Information Collective, a grassroots clearinghouse of information, presents Douglas Valentine, expert witness and investigator for the King family in the 1999 King v Jowers lawsuit, and John Judge, Special Project Coordinator for Cynthia McKinney, on the evidence that the US government was involved in the murder of the most influential civil rights leader of our time. In King v Jowers, it took a jury 3 hours to decide that Kings murder was the result of a massive government conspiracy. The event will be followed by a benefit show at the Elevens with the Roots All Stars. Info: 527-5298, mailto:ahurter@wesleyan.edu, www.infocollective.org"
20060409 NUKES 101 - "Sunday April 9 NUKES 101 Details coming. CAN workshop on nuclear power for people to learn enough about Vermont Yankee and other reactors. Discussion of positive actions that people can take to replace Vermont Yankee with sustainable energy alternatives. Citizens Awareness Network envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html."
20060409 Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir "Rev. Billy (activist, playwright, and performance artist Bill Talen) and his fabulous Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir will be presenting a rousing ""service"" at All Souls Unitarian Church, 399 Main St., in Greenfield, on Sunday, April 9th, at 3:00 pm. Suggested donation at the door is $8, but no one will be turned away. According to the NY Times, Rev. Billy ""has made himself a thorn in the paws of Walt Disney, Nike, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and...."" A court injunction prohibits Rev. Billy from being within 250 yards of of California's 1,281 Starbucks franchises. He and the choir will be presenting similar ""services"" at The Church, 120 Main St. in Brattleboro on Friday, April 7th, at 7:30 pm, and at Hampshire College on Saturday, April 8th, at 8:00 pm. Don't miss this inspiring event!"
20060409 Counter-Recruitment Conference - Pittsburgh "COUNTER-RECRUITMENT CONFERENCE April 7-9, 2006 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) is pleased to announce a regional Counter-Recruitment Conference to be held April 7-9, 2006 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The purpose of the conference is to explain, share, build, expand, and otherwise support the growing counter-recruitment(CR) movement. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon, we will host a variety of hands-on workshops, presentations, strategy sessions, an exchange of materials, a participatory action at a nearby recruiting station, as well as nightly entertainment. Please read on for details. * Who's this conference for? * What will be at the conference? * What do I need to do to attend the conference? * What about food and lodging? * About us WHO'S THIS CONFERENCE FOR? This conference is being planned for both CR activists and other activists not yet involved in this facet of the anti-war movement. We hope to attract a wide range of folks from communities working against or concerned about military recruitment and excited about the potential of these efforts to help put an end to our nation's endless wars. We hope to increase collaboration between groups and individuals working on CR, share skills and get to know each other better. WHAT WILL BE AT THE CONFERENCE? The conference is scheduled to run from Friday 7:30pm until Sunday, 4:00pm. Below is a list of confirmed workshops and panels. * Counter-Recruitment 101 * We'll discuss why CR is important and effective, what forms it can take and the variety of ways to do it. Designed for those in the peace/anti-war movements who have not yet done counter-recruiting (CR) work but are potentially interested in doing so. * Military Recruiting 101 * Outlines the various methods the military uses to get new recruits, ranging from the larger marketing schemes to the tactics of individual recruiters. * Media 101 * Covers the basics of doing media work/outreach to complement local Counter Recruitment campaigns, including writing press releases, media wrangling, relationship building, creating media packets, the difference between press conferences and action media work, and the importance of rotating roles in the group doing media work. * Militarization of High Schools * A detailed account of military recruiting in high schools, including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and more. Presented by Janine Schwab, AFSC Youth and Militarism Program and Steve Theberge, WRL Youth and Counter Militarism Program. * Advanced Strategies in Counter-Recruitment * We'll discuss obstacles, risk-taking and the importance of both educational efforts and direct action. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and examples from their own work. Facilitated by members of Pittburgh Organizing Group. * Plenary CR Panel Discussion * Representatives from a variety of CR campaigns and projects present an overview of their work and discuss next steps for the CR movement. * Crackdown on Dissent Panel Discussion * Explores the state's attempt to stifle dissent in the CR movement and the ways activists can take steps to shield themselves from the increasingly heavy-hand of repression. Featuring both activists who have first-hand experience of state repression and legal experts. * The Military Industrial-Academic Complex and its Discontents * Using CMU as a starting point, this workshop explores the role academia plays in the Military Industrial Complex, social and ethical implications of DoD funding and corporate sub-contracting, and ways to counter this form of recruitment. Presented by members of CMU's Progressive Student Alliance and other groups. * Stop the War Profiteers * Examines the role that the military-industrial complex plays in supporting not only the war in Iraq but the idea of perpetual war and corporate conquest, discusses direct action campaigns for corporate counter-recruitment. Presented by Maureen, Houston Global Awareness. * Culture, Art and Story vs. Recruiting, War and Empire * How can we use art, theatre, creativity, images, subvertizing, spoken word and culture to organize our friends and community, to counter recruiting PR and overthrow the empire, and to create hope and have fun? Facilitated by David Solnit, a puppeteer, arts and direct action organizer and author of ""Globalize Liberation."" * Conscientious Objection, Military Counseling and the Draft * This workshop will cover CO, counseling and the draft through discussion and interactive role playing scenarios. Presented by members of Pittsburgh Conscience. * No Child Left Behind and the Opt-Out Form * Covers the specifics of the policy that mandates recruiters' access to schools, the opt-out form, and working with school boards. Presented by Pittsburgh Conscience. * Not Your Soldier Action Camps * A how-to guide to hosting a ""Not Your Soldier Action Camp"" CR gathering for youth in your area, complete with curriculum suggestions, logistics checklists, and outreach tips. Led by Steve Theberge, WRL/Not Your Soldier. * Counter Recruitment Tour * This workshop will help plan a 2006 CR Tour aimed at advancing CR efforts and linking together the issues that drive war, the economic depression of the Rustbelt, and military recruitment. Other conference events include a panel and slideshow presentation of POG's CR campaign on Friday evening, a sneak-preview screening of the documentary, ""Sir, No Sir"", and a performance by Ryan Harvey from RiotFolk. Complete details: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? To attend the conference please register and pay a small sliding-scale registration fee of $10-5. In order to properly plan the conference we need to know how many people will be attending. Register online: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT ABOUT FOOD AND LODGING? We will provide two meals a day (breakfast and lunch) as part of your registration. Housing will be provided by local activists or you can secure your own housing at local hotels. Please indicate that you need housing when you register. If you have specific questions about housing or are a Pittsburgh resident who would like to offer additional housing please contact Patricia at pelietz@hotmail.com . ABOUT US Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG), the organizers of the conference, is an activist group working towards systemic change. We are non-hierarchical, consensus based, and concerned with a wide range of interconnected issues in society. Since our founding in 2002 we have organized a variety of campaigns and actions dealing with war, militarism, labor rights, environmental issues, and global financial institutions. In April 2005, we launched a local counter-recruitment campaign that captured the attention of the Pentagon and has included more than 25 pickets at our local recruiting hub station, direct actions that have shut the station down, CR presentations and skill shares in other cities, visits and other educational outreach at local high schools, and actions that confronted recruiters on campuses and in the streets. For the purpose of this conference, POG has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University's Progressive Student Alliance, the host for the conference, and Conscience, a Pittsburgh-area group for conscientious objectors and supporters, who is acting as the Fiscal Sponsor. Other conference sponsors include the Thomas Merton Center Anti-War Committee and the AFSC Youth and Militarism Program. If you have any questions please contact us at pog@mutualaid.org or call Bridget at 412-901-4563."
20060408 Children's Parade and Festival - Northampton "Saturday April 8: 10am-Noon, Bridge St School, Bridge St (Route 9) Northampton. CHILDREN'S PARADE AND FESTIVAL: Week of the Young Child celebration honoring children, families, teachers, caregivers, and community friends. Entertainment and activities for children. Sponsored by the Northampton Public Schools and Community Partnerships for Children (CPC) through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Education. Info: Margery Heyl, 586-5996."
20060408 Citizens Awareness Network Annual Meeting - Greenfield "Saturday April 8 C A N ANNUAL MEETING 5-7pm, First Congregational Church, 43 Silver St, Greenfield. Potluck dinner with CAN board elections and discussions about bringing sustainable energy to the Northeast. Citizens Awareness Network envisions a future of safety, prosperity, and health for all. People generate their own electricity in their own homes and communities. Local energy production creates local jobs. Renewable energy is integrated into all of our buildings - our homes, businesses, schools, and public buildings. It is easy for everyone to access sustainable and affordable energy sources. Clean, efficient energy use is standard practice. Family farms and locally owned businesses are the backbone of our communities and we have what we need to provide for our future. Info: Deb Katz, 339-5781, mailto:can@nukebusters.org; www.nukebusters.org/11.0.html."
20060408 Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir "Rev. Billy (activist, playwright, and performance artist Bill Talen) and his fabulous Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir will be presenting a rousing ""service"" in the Hampshire College Gym, off Rte. 116 in Amherst, on Saturday, April 8th, at 8:00 pm. Suggested donation at the door is $8, but no one will be turned away. According to the NY Times, Rev. Billy ""has made himself a thorn in the paws of Walt Disney, Nike, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and...."" A court injunction prohibits Rev. Billy from being within 250 yards of of California's 1,281 Starbucks franchises. He and the choir will be presenting similar ""services"" at The Church, 120 Main St., in Brattleboro, on Friday, April 7th, at 7:30 pm, and at All Souls Unitarian Church in Greenfield on Sunday, April 9th, at 3:00 pm."
20060408 COUNTER-RECRUITMENT CONFERENCE - Pittsburgh "COUNTER-RECRUITMENT CONFERENCE April 7-9, 2006 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) is pleased to announce a regional Counter-Recruitment Conference to be held April 7-9, 2006 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The purpose of the conference is to explain, share, build, expand, and otherwise support the growing counter-recruitment(CR) movement. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon, we will host a variety of hands-on workshops, presentations, strategy sessions, an exchange of materials, a participatory action at a nearby recruiting station, as well as nightly entertainment. Please read on for details. * Who's this conference for? * What will be at the conference? * What do I need to do to attend the conference? * What about food and lodging? * About us WHO'S THIS CONFERENCE FOR? This conference is being planned for both CR activists and other activists not yet involved in this facet of the anti-war movement. We hope to attract a wide range of folks from communities working against or concerned about military recruitment and excited about the potential of these efforts to help put an end to our nation's endless wars. We hope to increase collaboration between groups and individuals working on CR, share skills and get to know each other better. WHAT WILL BE AT THE CONFERENCE? The conference is scheduled to run from Friday 7:30pm until Sunday, 4:00pm. Below is a list of confirmed workshops and panels. * Counter-Recruitment 101 * We'll discuss why CR is important and effective, what forms it can take and the variety of ways to do it. Designed for those in the peace/anti-war movements who have not yet done counter-recruiting (CR) work but are potentially interested in doing so. * Military Recruiting 101 * Outlines the various methods the military uses to get new recruits, ranging from the larger marketing schemes to the tactics of individual recruiters. * Media 101 * Covers the basics of doing media work/outreach to complement local Counter Recruitment campaigns, including writing press releases, media wrangling, relationship building, creating media packets, the difference between press conferences and action media work, and the importance of rotating roles in the group doing media work. * Militarization of High Schools * A detailed account of military recruiting in high schools, including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and more. Presented by Janine Schwab, AFSC Youth and Militarism Program and Steve Theberge, WRL Youth and Counter Militarism Program. * Advanced Strategies in Counter-Recruitment * We'll discuss obstacles, risk-taking and the importance of both educational efforts and direct action. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and examples from their own work. Facilitated by members of Pittburgh Organizing Group. * Plenary CR Panel Discussion * Representatives from a variety of CR campaigns and projects present an overview of their work and discuss next steps for the CR movement. * Crackdown on Dissent Panel Discussion * Explores the state's attempt to stifle dissent in the CR movement and the ways activists can take steps to shield themselves from the increasingly heavy-hand of repression. Featuring both activists who have first-hand experience of state repression and legal experts. * The Military Industrial-Academic Complex and its Discontents * Using CMU as a starting point, this workshop explores the role academia plays in the Military Industrial Complex, social and ethical implications of DoD funding and corporate sub-contracting, and ways to counter this form of recruitment. Presented by members of CMU's Progressive Student Alliance and other groups. * Stop the War Profiteers * Examines the role that the military-industrial complex plays in supporting not only the war in Iraq but the idea of perpetual war and corporate conquest, discusses direct action campaigns for corporate counter-recruitment. Presented by Maureen, Houston Global Awareness. * Culture, Art and Story vs. Recruiting, War and Empire * How can we use art, theatre, creativity, images, subvertizing, spoken word and culture to organize our friends and community, to counter recruiting PR and overthrow the empire, and to create hope and have fun? Facilitated by David Solnit, a puppeteer, arts and direct action organizer and author of ""Globalize Liberation."" * Conscientious Objection, Military Counseling and the Draft * This workshop will cover CO, counseling and the draft through discussion and interactive role playing scenarios. Presented by members of Pittsburgh Conscience. * No Child Left Behind and the Opt-Out Form * Covers the specifics of the policy that mandates recruiters' access to schools, the opt-out form, and working with school boards. Presented by Pittsburgh Conscience. * Not Your Soldier Action Camps * A how-to guide to hosting a ""Not Your Soldier Action Camp"" CR gathering for youth in your area, complete with curriculum suggestions, logistics checklists, and outreach tips. Led by Steve Theberge, WRL/Not Your Soldier. * Counter Recruitment Tour * This workshop will help plan a 2006 CR Tour aimed at advancing CR efforts and linking together the issues that drive war, the economic depression of the Rustbelt, and military recruitment. Other conference events include a panel and slideshow presentation of POG's CR campaign on Friday evening, a sneak-preview screening of the documentary, ""Sir, No Sir"", and a performance by Ryan Harvey from RiotFolk. Complete details: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? To attend the conference please register and pay a small sliding-scale registration fee of $10-5. In order to properly plan the conference we need to know how many people will be attending. Register online: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT ABOUT FOOD AND LODGING? We will provide two meals a day (breakfast and lunch) as part of your registration. Housing will be provided by local activists or you can secure your own housing at local hotels. Please indicate that you need housing when you register. If you have specific questions about housing or are a Pittsburgh resident who would like to offer additional housing please contact Patricia at pelietz@hotmail.com . ABOUT US Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG), the organizers of the conference, is an activist group working towards systemic change. We are non-hierarchical, consensus based, and concerned with a wide range of interconnected issues in society. Since our founding in 2002 we have organized a variety of campaigns and actions dealing with war, militarism, labor rights, environmental issues, and global financial institutions. In April 2005, we launched a local counter-recruitment campaign that captured the attention of the Pentagon and has included more than 25 pickets at our local recruiting hub station, direct actions that have shut the station down, CR presentations and skill shares in other cities, visits and other educational outreach at local high schools, and actions that confronted recruiters on campuses and in the streets. For the purpose of this conference, POG has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University's Progressive Student Alliance, the host for the conference, and Conscience, a Pittsburgh-area group for conscientious objectors and supporters, who is acting as the Fiscal Sponsor. Other conference sponsors include the Thomas Merton Center Anti-War Committee and the AFSC Youth and Militarism Program. If you have any questions please contact us at pog@mutualaid.org or call Bridget at 412-901-4563."
20060408 The War Dilemma: What Every Teach and Parent Should Know - Cambridge "April 8 and April 22, 9:00 to 5:00 Cambridge Interested in social justice inside and outside of the classroom? Lesley University's Center for Peaceable Schools is offering two workshops: The War Play Dilemma: What Every Teacher and Parent Should Know Saturday, April 8, 2006 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $75 | Location: Lesley University, Porter Exchange Room 304 Worried about your child's fascination with war play? Concerned about how violence in the media affects your students? Is there value to the war play children seem to love? Nancy Carlsson-Paige, Ed.D., professor at Lesley University, has been researching and writing about how violence, especially in the media, affects children's social development. She will also discuss ""good guy/bad guy"" play. Creating Environments That Counteract the Achievement Gap Saturday, April 22, 2006 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Cost: $75 | Location: Lesley University, Stebbins 203 Learn proven strategies for addressing the internal and environmental factors that perpetuate disparities in instruction and academic achievement. Investigate the latest research about the academic achievement gap that runs along racial and socioeconomic lines. Tulaine Shabazz Marshall, National Director of Graduate and Youth Opportunities at YouthBuild USA, oversees efforts to help YouthBuild graduates successfully enter college and the workforce. The Center for Peaceable Schools 617.349.8669 | peace@lesley.edu | www.lesley.edu/info/peace ________________________________________"
20060407 Rev. Billy & the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir "Rev. Billy (activist, playwright, and performance artist Bill Talen) and his fabulous Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir will be presenting a rousing ""service"" at The Church, 120 Main St., in Brattleboro, at 7:30 pm Friday evening, April 7th. Suggested donation at the door is $8, but no one will be turned away. According to the NY Times, Rev. Billy ""has made himself a thorn in the paws of Walt Disney, Nike, Home Depot, Barnes & Noble and...."" A court injunction prohibits Rev. Billy from being within 250 yards of of California's 1,281 Starbucks franchises. He and the choir will be presenting similar ""services"" at Hampshire College on Saturday, April 8th, at 8:00 pm, and at the All Souls Unitarian Church in Greenfield on Sunday, April 9th, at 3:00 pm."
20060407 Abbas Goes to Japan - Film in Northampton "Friday April 7: 7pm, Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St, Northampton. FILM: Abbas Goes to Japan about a 6-year-old Iraqi child with leukemia who is taken to Japan for treatment by a Japanese group that has adopted him. Following the film, Claudia Lefko will lead a discussion on the status of children in Iraq, focusing especially on cancer/leukemia problems. Sponsored by the Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq. Info: Claudia Lefko, 584-0068, mailto:iraqichildrensart@verizon.net."
20060407 The Myth of Herakles - Greenfield Community College "Friday April 7 THE MYTH OF HERAKLES 11:30am-1pm, Greenfield Community College TV Studio, 1 College Drive, Greenfield (www.gcc.mass.edu/). Hampshire College Prof of Humanities Robert Emmet Meagher, Playwright/Translator/Professor/Theatrical Director, speaks. His most recent book is Herakles Gone Mad: Redefining Heroism in an Age of Endless War. Part of Nostoi: Stories of War and Return program. The Nostoi told the homecoming stories of Greek war heroes - Achilles, Odysseus, Hector, Ajax, Herakles. We live in what we are told is an age of endless war and so a time of endless returns. Every day, every week, citizen-warriors leave the chaos of combat and make their way back to the lives they left behind. For many, like Odysseus, the road home will be the longest, most arduous journey of their lives. For others, like Herakles, it will end in disaster. Nostoi is an extensive public program of films, lectures, readings, symposia, discussions, photo and art exhibits by a broad consortium of educational institutions, state, civic, and grass-roots organizations in the Pioneer Valley. What unites and inspires this collaboration is not political or moral consensus regarding the waging of war but rather the unqualified affirmation of the precious humanity of every person. Whether we embrace or hate war, we are one in loving and supporting those who have waged and suffered it. Info: Abbie Jenks, 775-1127, mailto:ajenks0324@comcast.net or mailto:jenks@gcc.mass.edu."
20060407 "DARFUR: UP CLOSE - Smith College, Northampton" "Friday April 7 DARFUR: UP CLOSE 7-9pm, Browsing Room, Neilson Library, Smith College, Rt 9, Northampton. An informational panel on the crisis in Sudanese refugee camps with Zaineb Aeyga, David Morse, and Magda Ahmed. Aeyga works with immigrants at a Reproductive Health Center for Women and has worked in Darfur's refugee camps. Morse recently returned from Sudan where he visited a camp and also met with many refugees there. Info: Fanny Rothschild, mailto:revisionary@comcast.net."
20060407 Counter-Recruitment Conference - Pittsburgh "COUNTER-RECRUITMENT CONFERENCE April 7-9, 2006 Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG) is pleased to announce a regional Counter-Recruitment Conference to be held April 7-9, 2006 at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. The purpose of the conference is to explain, share, build, expand, and otherwise support the growing counter-recruitment(CR) movement. From Friday night to Sunday afternoon, we will host a variety of hands-on workshops, presentations, strategy sessions, an exchange of materials, a participatory action at a nearby recruiting station, as well as nightly entertainment. Please read on for details. * Who's this conference for? * What will be at the conference? * What do I need to do to attend the conference? * What about food and lodging? * About us WHO'S THIS CONFERENCE FOR? This conference is being planned for both CR activists and other activists not yet involved in this facet of the anti-war movement. We hope to attract a wide range of folks from communities working against or concerned about military recruitment and excited about the potential of these efforts to help put an end to our nation's endless wars. We hope to increase collaboration between groups and individuals working on CR, share skills and get to know each other better. WHAT WILL BE AT THE CONFERENCE? The conference is scheduled to run from Friday 7:30pm until Sunday, 4:00pm. Below is a list of confirmed workshops and panels. * Counter-Recruitment 101 * We'll discuss why CR is important and effective, what forms it can take and the variety of ways to do it. Designed for those in the peace/anti-war movements who have not yet done counter-recruiting (CR) work but are potentially interested in doing so. * Military Recruiting 101 * Outlines the various methods the military uses to get new recruits, ranging from the larger marketing schemes to the tactics of individual recruiters. * Media 101 * Covers the basics of doing media work/outreach to complement local Counter Recruitment campaigns, including writing press releases, media wrangling, relationship building, creating media packets, the difference between press conferences and action media work, and the importance of rotating roles in the group doing media work. * Militarization of High Schools * A detailed account of military recruiting in high schools, including the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery test, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps, and more. Presented by Janine Schwab, AFSC Youth and Militarism Program and Steve Theberge, WRL Youth and Counter Militarism Program. * Advanced Strategies in Counter-Recruitment * We'll discuss obstacles, risk-taking and the importance of both educational efforts and direct action. Participants are encouraged to share experiences and examples from their own work. Facilitated by members of Pittburgh Organizing Group. * Plenary CR Panel Discussion * Representatives from a variety of CR campaigns and projects present an overview of their work and discuss next steps for the CR movement. * Crackdown on Dissent Panel Discussion * Explores the state's attempt to stifle dissent in the CR movement and the ways activists can take steps to shield themselves from the increasingly heavy-hand of repression. Featuring both activists who have first-hand experience of state repression and legal experts. * The Military Industrial-Academic Complex and its Discontents * Using CMU as a starting point, this workshop explores the role academia plays in the Military Industrial Complex, social and ethical implications of DoD funding and corporate sub-contracting, and ways to counter this form of recruitment. Presented by members of CMU's Progressive Student Alliance and other groups. * Stop the War Profiteers * Examines the role that the military-industrial complex plays in supporting not only the war in Iraq but the idea of perpetual war and corporate conquest, discusses direct action campaigns for corporate counter-recruitment. Presented by Maureen, Houston Global Awareness. * Culture, Art and Story vs. Recruiting, War and Empire * How can we use art, theatre, creativity, images, subvertizing, spoken word and culture to organize our friends and community, to counter recruiting PR and overthrow the empire, and to create hope and have fun? Facilitated by David Solnit, a puppeteer, arts and direct action organizer and author of ""Globalize Liberation."" * Conscientious Objection, Military Counseling and the Draft * This workshop will cover CO, counseling and the draft through discussion and interactive role playing scenarios. Presented by members of Pittsburgh Conscience. * No Child Left Behind and the Opt-Out Form * Covers the specifics of the policy that mandates recruiters' access to schools, the opt-out form, and working with school boards. Presented by Pittsburgh Conscience. * Not Your Soldier Action Camps * A how-to guide to hosting a ""Not Your Soldier Action Camp"" CR gathering for youth in your area, complete with curriculum suggestions, logistics checklists, and outreach tips. Led by Steve Theberge, WRL/Not Your Soldier. * Counter Recruitment Tour * This workshop will help plan a 2006 CR Tour aimed at advancing CR efforts and linking together the issues that drive war, the economic depression of the Rustbelt, and military recruitment. Other conference events include a panel and slideshow presentation of POG's CR campaign on Friday evening, a sneak-preview screening of the documentary, ""Sir, No Sir"", and a performance by Ryan Harvey from RiotFolk. Complete details: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT DO I NEED TO DO TO ATTEND THE CONFERENCE? To attend the conference please register and pay a small sliding-scale registration fee of $10-5. In order to properly plan the conference we need to know how many people will be attending. Register online: http://www.organizepittsburgh.org/conference WHAT ABOUT FOOD AND LODGING? We will provide two meals a day (breakfast and lunch) as part of your registration. Housing will be provided by local activists or you can secure your own housing at local hotels. Please indicate that you need housing when you register. If you have specific questions about housing or are a Pittsburgh resident who would like to offer additional housing please contact Patricia at pelietz@hotmail.com . ABOUT US Pittsburgh Organizing Group (POG), the organizers of the conference, is an activist group working towards systemic change. We are non-hierarchical, consensus based, and concerned with a wide range of interconnected issues in society. Since our founding in 2002 we have organized a variety of campaigns and actions dealing with war, militarism, labor rights, environmental issues, and global financial institutions. In April 2005, we launched a local counter-recruitment campaign that captured the attention of the Pentagon and has included more than 25 pickets at our local recruiting hub station, direct actions that have shut the station down, CR presentations and skill shares in other cities, visits and other educational outreach at local high schools, and actions that confronted recruiters on campuses and in the streets. For the purpose of this conference, POG has partnered with Carnegie Mellon University's Progressive Student Alliance, the host for the conference, and Conscience, a Pittsburgh-area group for conscientious objectors and supporters, who is acting as the Fiscal Sponsor. Other conference sponsors include the Thomas Merton Center Anti-War Committee and the AFSC Youth and Militarism Program. If you have any questions please contact us at pog@mutualaid.org or call Bridget at 412-901-4563."
20060407 April 7 - 9 - INTERSECTION IV: RE/GENERATIONS CONFERENCE & PLAY FESTIVAL - UMass "April 7 to 9 INTERSECTION IV: RE/GENERATIONS CONFERENCE & PLAY FESTIVAL UMass Amherst. Intersection is New WORLD Theaters biennial conference and festival examining new work practices by artists of color and showcasing multidisciplinary theater pieces on the cutting edge of new aesthetics. Begun in 1998, the conference is a diverse national gathering of cultural workers: artists, educators, administrators, presenters, funders, and activists. As an organization that bridges the worlds of creativity and scholarship, community activism, and professional art-making, New WORLD Theater is committed to furthering national conversations on cultural equity, emerging aesthetics and activism through the arts. Info: 545-1972, www.newworldtheater.org."
20060407 April 7 - 9 - FROM ABORTION RIGHTS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE: BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR "April 7 to 9 FROM ABORTION RIGHTS TO SOCIAL JUSTICE: BUILDING THE MOVEMENT FOR REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst. Annual free conference for students and community activists connects young people to reproductive rights organizations and campaigns locally, nationally, and internationally, and provides them with information, analysis, and how-to organizing to bring back to their own campuses and communities. The Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program at Hampshire College is a reproductive rights organization that trains, educates, and inspires new leaders, organizers, and supporters nationwide. Info, to register: 559-5416, mailto:clpp@hampshire.edu, http://clpp.hampshire.edu/projects/arrc/."
20060406 Forum: Hearing from the Village: A community forum on Children's Rights - Northa "Thursday April 6: 7pm, First Churches, room 11, 129 Main St, Northampton. FORUM: Hearing From the Village: a Community Forum on Children's Rights. Discussion of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child as the basis for an activist agenda to defend the rights and meet the needs of children. Presentations by Claudia Lefko, Brooks Ballenger, Margie Phillips, Erica Johnson, Susan Triolo, and Matthew Andrews, representing the areas of child care, labor, human services, housing, education, and electoral rights. Sponsored by the Western Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children and the Nonotuck Community School Child Care Advocacy Committee. Info: Susan Dorazio, 367-9356, mailto:susandor@crocker.com."
20060406 YOUTH OF COLOR & ALLIES NETWORKING EVENT - UMass Amherst "Thursday April 6 YOUTH OF COLOR & ALLIES NETWORKING EVENT 7-10pm, Fine Arts Atrium, UMass Amherst. Did you know that most often recruiters target middle and high schools whose students are mainly people of color and come from low-income homes? If you know racism and military recruitment is a problem in our school systems, and want to be a part of making things change, come out to the next Youth of Color and Allies Networking Event. Participate or experience the discussion and find new ways to make connections about these issues. And of course, there will be food and dancing! Youth Leadership in the Arts (YLA) is a youth media activism program that has been organizing to bring youth of color and our allies together every other month around the valley to identify the source of issues we face in our communities and find solutions. Info: 800-850-3880 x3313, mailto:yla_event@hotmail.com."
20060406 THE ECONOMICS OF FEAR - AMherst "Thursday April 6 THE ECONOMICS OF FEAR 7-9pm, Bangs Community Center, Glass Room, 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst. SAGE & the Center for Popular Economics invite you to a participatory workshop on - Profits of war, prisons, national and personal security - Subduing the working class in the US fear and threats Info, RSVP to save a seat: mailto:emily@populareconomics.org."
20060406 MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY - Springfield "Thursday April 6 (First Thursdays) MASS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY 7-8:30pm, Unitarian-Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield. Planning annual Sacco/Vanzetti Night, August 23 2006. Info: 567-3451, mailto:mcadp1@aol.com or mailto:CAJOWL66@aol.com or Beth Moriarty, mailto:carys96@earthlink.net."
20060406 INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY WITH IRAQ'S FREEDOM STRUGGLES - Manhatten "The New SPACE (The New School for Pluralistic Anti-Capitalist Education) Presents: INTERNATIONAL SOLIDARITY WITH IRAQ'S FREEDOM STRUGGLES A Video Screening & Discussion with Bill Weinberg Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 p.m Join us for a video screening of ""Go Forward Iraqi Freedom Congress!"" and a discussion with award winning journalist Bill Weinberg on building international solidarity with Iraq's civil resistance. The video presents an overview of the Iraqi Freedom Congress and international solidarity efforts, with footage from Iraq, Japan and the US, interviews with the IFC's leaders and a focus on women's, labor and student struggles. Bill Weinberg, author of _Homage to Chiapas: The New Indigenous Struggles in Mexico_ (Verso 2000), is editor of the on-line World War 4 Report (http://ww4report.com). Weinberg also co-hosts the weekly Moorish Orthodox Radio Crusade (http:// www.morc.info), an anarchist variety show, Tuesdays at midnight on WBAI, 99.5 FM in New York City. Suggested Donation: $7 - $10 Cosponsored by NO-IFS (National Organization for the Iraqi Freedom Struggles) ______________________________________________________ New SPACE classes and talks meet at the Clemente Soto Vlez Cultural & Educational Center: 107 Suffolk Street, NYC (between Rivington and Delancey Streets). F train to Delancey Street or J, M, or Z to Essex Street. ______________________________________________________ Upcoming Talks at the New SPACE THE WHOLESALE CRIMINALIZATION OF IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES: MASS DETENTIONS, TORTURE AND EXILE A talk by Jeannette Gabriel Thursday, April 20 at 7:00 p.m HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND MODERN-DAY SLAVERY IN NEW YORK CITY A talk by Crystal DeBoise Thursday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m. Suggested donation for talks: $7 - $10. Please see the New SPACE website for additional talks and course offerings. ______________________________________________________ The New SPACE (The New School for Pluralistic Anti-Capitalist Education) http://new-space.mahost.org new-space@mutualaid.org Tel: 1 (800) 377-6183 Mail: P.O. Box 19, Planetarium Station New York, NY 10024-0019"
20060406 "John Perkins at Smith College, Northampton, MA" "JOHN PERKINS LECTURE: John Perkins, author of the bestseller ""Confessions of an Economic Hit Man,"" will speak on Thursday, April 6 @ 7 pm in Weinstein Auditorium of Wright Hall at Smith College. Based on his personal experience as an economist working in cooperation with the World Bank and the U.S. government, John will recount the inside story of how America built an Empire on Third World debt. The event is cosponsored by Amherst College Dept. of Anthropology and Sociology, Amherst College Dept. of Political Science, Five Colleges Lecture Fund, Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies, Hampshire College Population and Development Program, Mt. Holyoke College Dept. of Economics, Smith College Dept. of Anthropology, Smith College Dept. of Economics, Smith College Dept. of Philosophy, Smith College Third World Studies, UMass Center for Public Policy and Administration, UMass Dept. of Anthropology, UMass Dept. of Communication, and UMass Dept. of Geosciences. Book signing and reception to follow. The event is free and open to the public."
20060405 NOTES ON FAILURE: A TALK BY JUDITH HALBERSTAM - UMass Amherst "Wednesday April 5 NOTES ON FAILURE: A TALK BY JUDITH HALBERSTAM 7pm, Campus Center 917, UMass Amherst. Halberstam, Prof of English and Dir of the Center for Feminist Research at the U of Southern California, is the author of In a Queer Time and Place: Transgender Bodies, Subcultural Lives and Female Masculinity and The Drag King Book, among others. In the wake of the last election and in relation to what many people feel is the catastrophic inability of leftist politics to reach those exploited by the contemporary politics of privatization and ownership, it is a good time to think and talk about the politics of failure and the possibility of a productive model of unsuccessful or anti-successful activity. The models of success and failure that we use nowadays to determine social progress, individual achievement, and political effectiveness all derive in some measure from capitalist formulations of success and from economic notions of gain, profit, advantage, and benefit. Info: Five Colleges Women's Studies Research Center, mailto:fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu."
20060405 James Green: The Haymarket Bombing "Wednesday April 5 JAMES GREEN: THE HAYMARKET BOMBING 7pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html. James Green, professor of labor history at UMass Boston, read from his new book, Death in the Haymarket: A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement, and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America. Co-sponsored by Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice and the UMass Amherst Labor Center. On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. Coming in the midst of the largest national strike Americans had ever seen, the bombing created mass hysteria and led to a sensational trial, which culminated in four controversial executions. The trial seized headlines across the country, created the nations first red scare and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover. To re-create this tempestuous moment in American social history, James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement in the wake of the Civil War and brings to life the epic twenty-year battle for the eight-hour workday. He shows how the movement overcame numerous setbacks to orchestrate a series of strikes that swept the country in 1886, positioning the unions for a hard-won victory on the eve of the Haymarket tragedy."
20060405 Hurricane Relief Visit - April 5-7 - WMass "April 5 to 7 HURRICANE RELIEF VISIT Curtis Muhammad of the Peoples Hurricane Relief Fund will visit Western Mass. Local Katrina Solidarity Committee needs help with his visit, such as with petitioning at the events he is speaking at and collecting funds for relief. There have been a lot of promising developments in the peoples movement for a just rebuild of New Orleans and the Gulf States. Info: Chris Darrow, mailto:peilapush@yahoo.com."
20060404 "Caliente! - Circle Around the Sun - Hampshire College, Amherst" "Tuesday April 4 CALIENTE! - CIRCLE AROUND THE SUN 7:30pm, Red Barn at Hampshire College, Rt 116 behind the white Stiles House Admissions Building, Amherst. FREE! Caliente! is a red-hot trio of performers playwright Magdalena Gomez (www.amaxonica.com), jazz saxophonist Fred Ho (www.bigredmediainc.com), and political poet Raul Salinas (www.raulrsalinas.com). Together, they create a luminous fusion of down-to-earth passion and razor-sharp intellect and pack it into a truly incredible evening of Asian-Latin-Indio revolutionary poetry and music. The power of this cross-cultural alliance is extraordinary. These performers do not simply entertain - they nourish heart, mind, and soul. Info: mailto:cjbSS@hampshire.edu."
20060404 WMass Military Recruitment Education Network - Hadley "Tuesday April 4 (First Tuesdays) WMASS MILITARY RECRUITMENT EDUCATION NETWORK 6:30pm, North Star Learning Center, Rt 9, Hadley. MREN focuses on counter-recruitment, GI Rights advocacy, Conscientious Objection work, and support of military families. Material available on line at www.WesternMassAFSC.org. Info: 584-8975, mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20060404 SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL STUDENT LABOR WEEK OF ACTION - National "Now to April 4 SEVENTH ANNUAL NATIONAL STUDENT LABOR WEEK OF ACTION The Annual Student Labor Action Week marks Cesar Chavezs birthday, March 31 (1927), and the assassination of Martin Luther King, April 4 (1968). Nationwide, the ""corporatization"" of education is becoming a reality! Each year wealthy corporations reap generous profits from US high schools, colleges, and universities. Unfortunately, while these corporations make millions the working class suffers. The rising cost of college tuition, federal and state financial aid cuts, and harsh anti-immigration policies have made it almost impossible for many students to attend college. And while the salaries of university administrators are on the rise, attacks on workers rights, increasing pay cuts, lack of healthcare, unsafe and unsanitary working conditions and glass ceilings have made the campus workplace all but ivy league. Sisters and brothers, its time for us to take back our campuses! We demand: The eradication of corporate influence on education. Living wages for all campus employees. University codes of conduct that support workers rights. An end to union-busting tactics used by school administrators. The right to organize and bargain collectively for ALL workers. AND MUCH MORE! SIGN UP to organize an event: www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2006.htm#sign. LOOK for an action near you: www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2006grid.htm. Download an ORGANIZING KIT: www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/2006/2006orgkit.pdf. See ACTIVITIES you can do: www.jwj.org/SLAP/Educational/Materials.htm. LEARN MORE about the Week: www.jwj.org/SLAP/A4/background.htm."
20060404 The Enviro Show on WXOJ-LP "bi-weekly environmental radio show at 103.3fm, valley free radio. checkout our blog for upcoming shows & info: http://envirosho.blogspot.com"
20060404 BBC Protest - London "BBC SAYS WHAT MARCH? Dozens of people complained to the BBC that it had no coverage of the 18 March demonstration on its evening news bulletins. If you can stomach a BBC TV news editor justifying this non-coverage, you can see his explanation here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/newswatch/ukfs/hi/default.stm The Stop the War office has received many calls and emails expressing outrage at the BBCs decision, particularly since on the morning of 18 March Defence Secretary John Reid was given no end of air time to rubbish the demonstration, claiming the marchers were only helping the terrorists, without any opportunity allowed to the anti-war movement to respond to his comments. Were not prepared to accept the BBCs excuses for the non-coverage of a demonstration which, on the third anniversary of the Iraq invasion, showed that many tens of thousands refuse to be silent when crimes are being committed in their name. PROTEST AGAINST BBC NON-COVERAGE There will be a lunchtime protest at BBC Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London W1A 1AA, from 1-2pm on Tuesday 4 April. We are also encouraging local Stop the War groups to hold lunchtime protests outside regional BBC offices. If there is a BBC office in your area, contact your local Stop the War group for details of their protest. PROTEST AT THE BBC TUESDAY 4 APRIL 1-2PM BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE, PORTLAND PLACE, LONDON W1A 1AA Supported by Media Workers Agains the War THE PRINT MEDIA GUILTY TOO Some national newspapers have also been prompted by readers complaints to explain their reluctance to cover the 18 March demonstration appropriately. Here is The Observers mealy mouthed justification for its conclusion that Iraq news is no longer fresh! http://politics.guardian.co.uk/foreignaffairs/comment/0,,1739987,00.html"
20060403 "**Film Screening and Discussion on the Coalition of Immokalee Workers** - UMass," "**Film Screening and Discussion on the Coalition of Immokalee Workers** Monday, April 3, 7-9pm, SOM 137 UMass - School of Management building Featuring: *An Emmy-nominated 15-minute documentary on the CIW's success and future by the PBS program ""NOW."" * El Silencio y La Palabra (The Silence and the Word): A bilingual, behind-the-scenes documentary shot by the Austin Independent Media Center and CIW members and allies on the frontlines of the final ""Taco Bell Truth Tour"" which culminated in a historic victory celebration. This film explores the nature of migration and agricultural work and the strength of the word, organization, and commitment of a farmworker community from the swamps of southwest Florida. *PLUS: A special guest appearance by none other than The Clown himself, Ronald McDonald. Sponsored by the Student/Farmworker Alliance and the Labor Center. ""Coalicion. . . Presente!!"" The Coalition of Immokalee Workers is a dynamic, worker-led community organization made up largely of Latino, Haitian, and Mayan Indian immigrant, low-wage workers in southwest Florida. Come to a documentary film screening and discussion on the history and future of the CIW and the national movement it has spearheaded this Monday, April 3 from 7-9pm in SOM 137. The CIW has been organizing for over a decade around the farmworker community of Immokalee on the edge of the Everglades to address the subpoverty wages, abysmal working conditions, human rights abuses, and (in extreme cases) conditions of modern-day slavery faced by the workers who pick our fruits and vegetables. After a 4-year boycott of Taco Bell, a major purchaser of Florida tomatoes, the CIW and its allies around the country won a groundbreaking victory in March of 2005, but the struggle continues to turn fast food into fair food. Fast-food giant McDonald's now finds itself in the CIW's crosshairs. This film screening and other events across the 5-college area are being organized in solidarity with the CIW's 2006 McDonald's Truth Tour. We will also begin a discussion on building sustainable farmworker solidarity in Westerm Massachusetts. For more information, visit: http://www.ciw-online.org/2006truthtour/dailyupdates.html http://www.sfalliance.org/"
20060403 "Thinking Globally, Eating Locally: A Local Foods Festival - Mt. Holdoke College" "Thinking Globally, Eating Locally: A Local Foods Festival sponsored by MHC's Environmental Action Coalition and CAUSE All are welcome to enjoy a feast made from locally grown food following a movie and discussion about our global hunger problems. We will discuss the many ways in which creating local food economies can help to provide safer, healthier food along with a more sustainable economy. When: Monday, April 3rd, 6-8 pm Where: Betty Shabazz Cultural House, Dunlap Place, Mount Holyoke College Cost: Suggested donation of $5-10, however, no one will be turned away due to lack of money. All proceeds will benefit Arise for Social Juctice based in Springfield, MA. Space is limited! Please RSVP Emily at erwheele@mtholyoke.edu."
20060402 "WMass Indymedia Meeting - Amherst, MA" "The next WMass Indymedia meeting will be Sunday, April 2, 1-3pm upstairs at the Jones Library in Amherst. We will be planning for a proposed Indy Earth Day Open House on April 22. This meeting is open to anyone willing to help in organizing upcoming Indy activities and in IMC work in general. ************************************************* Western Mass Indymedia: Your Free, Democratic, multi-media, interactive Anti-war Earth-friendly news & information site With its new site now up and running in these troubled times, the Western Mass. Independent Media Center (IMC), or WMass Indymedia, is again available for YOU and YOUR GROUP to inter-act in the progressive media mix of the region. Indymedia is a young, dynamic, democratic, voluntary interactive news group with websites around the world. The Western Mass IMC (http://www.wmass.indymedia.org) is an excellent resource for both delving into the issues of the day AND PROMOTING YOUR EVENTS AND ACTIVITY. The IMC advances social, economic, and environmental justice by providing a local forum for people to publish writing, photos, audio, video, and art traditionally marginalized by corporate media. They are guided by the Principles of Unity set forth by the Global IMC and by a sense of social responsibility. The Wmass IMC has the following goals: * Report grassroots events, issues and culture from a people's perspective in a truthful accurate manner. * Provide media production resources to members of the Western Mass. community who are disenfranchised from corporate media. * Educate and inform the public about local and global news via the wmass.indymedia.org website. * Form alliances with other local media outlets who also seek to break the information bottleneck of corporate media. Utilizing the WMass Indymedia site is as easy as 1-2-3: 1)go to http://www.wmass.indymedia.org 2)click on ?post an article? (for text) ?upload media? (for photos, etc.) 3)follow the easy instructions Log-on to: http://www.wmass.indymedia.org and check it out Don't suffer from the media, BE THE MEDIA!"
20060402 WMass Social Forum Exloratory Committee "Sunday April 2 WMASS SOCIAL FORUM EXPLORATORY COMMITTEE 4-6pm, Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St (Rt 9), Florence. ""Another World Is Possible"" is the slogan of the World Social Forum. Since its first meeting Brazil in 2001, the World Social Forum has become the largest gathering of social movements in the world. The Social Forum is united in its opposition to neoliberalism (the dominant economic model: free markets, free trade, minimal government, privatization, deregulation) and imperialism, and in its commitment to building another world grounded in sustainability and social justice. There have been numerous regional social forums throughout the world, including one in Boston in 2004. A local group of activists is exploring the idea of holding a Social Forum in Western Mass. Interested? See WSF Charter of Principles at www.forumsocialmundial.org.br/main.php?id_menu=4&cd_language=2. Alice Lovelace (lead organizer for the US Social Forum, June 27-July 1, 2007, www.ussocialforum.org under construction) will be available on April 10 to speak to those interested. Info: Emily Kawano (Center for Popular Economics), mailto:emily@populareconomics.org; Jo Comerford (Western Mass AFSC), mailto:afsc@crocker.com; or Susan Theberge (SAGE), mailto:reneandsusan@comcast.net."
20060402 TOWARD AN INTEGRAL APPROACH TO LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION - Northampton "Sunday April 2 TOWARD AN INTEGRAL APPROACH TO LIBERATION & TRANSFORMATION Noon-3pm, Center for Contemplative Mind, 199 Main St, Northampton (a light lunch will be served). Meet Ral Quinoes-Rosado, author of Toward an Integral Approach to Liberation and Transformation (www.c-integral.org). He will discuss how to approach one of the most critical challenges of our times: as the continued struggle against oppression or the on-going striving toward the creation of a new society? Drawing on liberation psychology, integral theory, and thirty years of community work, anti-oppression organizing, and spiritual practice, this presentation introduces an integral framework for liberation and transformation that seeks to transcend dichotomous, fragmented, and reactive approaches to personal, community, and societal change. Info, RSVP (by March 30): 582-0071, mailto:sophia@contemplativemind.org, www.contemplativemind.org."
20060402 NAMING THE DEAD: MASS CIVIL-DISBEDIENCE - London "NAMING THE DEAD: MASS CIVIL-DISBEDIENCE A mass act of civil disobedience in Parliament Square has been called for SUNDAY 2 APRIL 2006,12 NOON, PARLIAMENT SQUARE, when the names will be read of 1,000 Iraqis who have died as a result of the invasion and occupation. The protest will be demanding: an immediate end to the US/UK military occupation of Iraq massive reparations and debt cancellation so that Iraqis can rebuild their country free from foreign interference prosecution of those responsible for war crimes Protestors are asked to wear black if possible and come prepared for a long ceremony and possible arrest, as this is an unauthorised demonstration within 1km of Parliament. Under the new restrictions on protest contained in the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (April 2005) participation in such an event is a criminal offence punishable by a fine of up to 1000. There will be post action support from the organisers for anyone arrested. FOR FURTHER DETAILS, GO TO: http://www.voices.netuxo.co.uk/namingthedead.htm"
20060402 Body Politics - UMass Amherst "April 1 & 2 BODY POLITICS 2006 Saturday: 7pm; Sunday: 3pm, 227 Herter Annex Auditorium, UMass Amherst. An original production about women of color and body image. Free. Info: 545-5829, mailto:varghese@educ.umass.edu."
20060401 March for Farmworkers Rights - Chicago "Through four ""Truth Tours"" and hundreds of actions across the country, tens of thousands of people from Florida to California helped Immokalee workers win the four-year Taco Bell boycott. The boycott established several important new principles for fairness in the fast-food industry that today stand poised to transform the food industry as a whole, from the fields to the table. The people who took to the streets with us in the Taco Bell boycott can rightly say that they played a part in making history. But today, there are forces within the food industry that would gladly squash any hope for real progress. The battle for fair food continues. And so, we invite you to join us in Chicago this April 1st as we take the Campaign for Fair Food to the next level -- to McDonald's global headquarters, to the very top of the fast-food industry! Here below are the details for what will be a day full of memorable events -- don't miss it!... [PS - If you're planning on coming to Chicago and need a place to stay, let us know at workers@ciw-online.org and we'll do what we can to help out. See you in Chicago! Coalition of Immokalee Workers.] MARCH & DEMONSTRATION FOR FARMWORKER RIGHTS SATURDAY, APRIL 1st CHICAGO, IL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: 10:00 AM: 5-MILE MARCH TO ""ROCK `N' ROLL"" MCDONALD'S IN DOWNTOWN CHICAGO... In what has become a CIW trademark action, farmworkers and their allies will again hit the streets, this time for a 5-mile march culminating at one of the most frequented and well-known McDonald's in the world. The march will begin at the Plaza Tenochtitlan (intersection of 18th St., Blue Island Ave. and Loomis St. in Pilsen) and will wind its way through the heart of downtown Chicago before reaching the Rock `n' Roll McDonald's for a major demonstration. For those unable to join the march, please meet the marchers at 1:00 PM outside of the Rock `n' Roll McDonald's. 1:00 PM: MAJOR DEMONSTRATION AT ""ROCK `N' ROLL"" MCDONALD'S... Florida farmworkers and hundreds of their religious, student, labor and community allies will come together for a spirited demonstration outside of the ""Rock `N' Roll"" McDonald's, calling on the fast food giant to ensure the rights of farmworkers who pick tomatoes in their supply chain. To get to the Rock `N' Roll McDonald's, take the Red Line and get off at Grand. Walk a short distance west on W. Grand Ave. Turn right on Clark St. and walk to 600 North Clark St. 50th Anniversary McDonald's (aka Rock `N' Roll McDonald's) 600 North Clark St. Chicago, IL 60610-3702 2:30 PM: FARMWORKER RIGHTS RALLY... Immediately following the demonstration, CIW and their allies will walk to a nearby church to warm up with hot drinks, live music, and dynamic speeches. Please join them to celebrate the successful action and learn more about how you can support this important fight for justice in the fields. 7:00 PM: ""OUR WORLD, OUR RIGHTS"" CULTURAL EVENT... From Colombia to Chiapas, from Immokalee to Chicago, people are envisioning a different world. A world where humanity is valued over profits; a world where workers have a voice and their rights are respected; a world where many worlds fit. Please join the CIW for a night of live music and movement building. For more information and updates as we get closer to April 1st, visit: www.ciw-online.org or http://www.ciw-online.org/2006truthtour/dailyupdates.html"
20060401 "SOUTHERN REGIONAL MARCH for PEACE IN IRAQ and JUSTICE AT HOMEATLANTA, GA" "SATURDAY, APRIL 1, 2006 SOUTHERN REGIONAL MARCH for PEACE IN IRAQ and JUSTICE AT HOME ATLANTA, GEORGIA, 12:00- 4:00 p.m. Proposed Route: Martin Luther King, Jr. Center to Piedmont Park BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! A Just Peace in Iraq / Civil and Human Rights for All / People Before Profits March 20, 2006 brings us the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq war, and April 4th marks the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. In protest of the continuing war in Iraq and in honor of Dr. King's vision of peace, human equality, workers rights and voter empowerment, groups and individuals from around the South will converge in Atlanta on April 1, 2006. PLEASE JOIN US! ""America, the richest and most powerful nation in the world, can well lead the way in this revolution of values. There is nothing, except a tragic death wish, to prevent us from re-ordering our priorities, so that the pursuit of peace will take precedence over the pursuit of war."" Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. ""Beyond Vietnam: Breaking the Silence,"" April 4,1967 PLEASE JOIN Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition/Atlanta, Concerned Black Clergy, Every Church A Peace Church, Georgia Coalition for the People's Agenda, International Action Center/Atlanta, Atlanta Jobs with Justice, Georgia Military Families Speak Out, North Carolina Peace and Justice Coalition, North Decatur Presbyterian Church Peacemaking Committee, Operation LEAD, Peace Network at UUCA (Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta), Refuse&Resist!-Atlanta, Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Atlanta Women's Action for New Directions (list in formation)!"
20060401 Single Payer Network and Lunch - Northampton "Saturday April 1 WESTERN MASS SINGLE PAYER NETWORK ACTION & LAUNCH 7:30am & 1:30pm, Clarion Hotel, 1 Atwood Dr, off Rt 5 at I-91 Exit 18, Northampton. Leaflet attendees at State Sen Stan Rosenberg's annual Municipal Conference. 9-11am, Lathrop Meeting Room, Shallow Brook Dr, off Bridge Rd, Northampton. You are invited to the first official meeting of a new universal, single-payer, health care advocacy group, the Western Mass Single Payer Network (WMSPN). Your ideas and your voice are needed to reverse the downward spiral of financial and personal disasters caused by the national health care crisis. At a February meeting called by the Amherst League of Women Voters Health Care Committee, a diverse group of activists, including those from WMass Jobs with Justice, Mass Nurses Assn, and the Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, decided to establish a broad network to build a strong movement for universal single payer health care advocacy. Please come and bring your friends to strategize on how we will make fair, affordable, quality health care the central issue on Beacon Hill and in the Congress. Info: Kathleen Bridgewater, mailto:bridgewater@erving.com."
20060401 MOVIN ON UP? A GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO GREW UP POOR OR WORKING CLASS - North "Saturday April 1 MOVIN ON UP? A GROUP FOR YOUNG ADULTS WHO GREW UP POOR OR WORKING CLASS 10:45am-12:45pm, Pulaski Park, Main St, Northampton (check website for rain alternative). Young adults were voraciously marketed to and indoctrinated by mass media. Poor and working class young adults knew they didnt have the same stuff the other kids at school had. They now find ourselves wrestling with some pretty big decisions: Do we want to move up the class ladder? Can we have economic stability without selling out? Can we go to college? If we're the first in our families to go to college, what will it be like to go home again? If we make more money than our parents, are we supposed to take care of them even if it means we don't have savings or can't invest in things like a house or more education? If we're following in the footsteps of our parents, making similar decisions, facing similar obstacles ... is that a bad thing? What's so great about being middle class anyway?! Come meet others with similar experiences and see if you want to be part of an on-going Class Action (www.classism.org) group. Info: Corinna Yazbek, 585-9709, mailto:cmyazbek@gmail.com."
20060401 Rubicon Pot Luck and Discussion - Springfield "Saturday April 1 (first Saturdays, except May 6) RUBICON POT-LUCK & DISCUSSION 5-9pm, Unitarian Universalist Society, 245 Porter Lake Drive, Springfield. Just drop in! Monthly opportunity to engage in constructive discussions of current and timeless issues centered primarily on American Imperialism but also other war and peace, justice, environmental, and political concerns. Emphasis on current and late breaking issues so topics dictated by each meeting's attendees. All are welcome to drop in with or without a dish or drink to share. Info: Bruce Randall, 567-0411, mailto:brucemarymegan@aol.com."
20060401 Right of Return Rally and March - New Orleans "Please join me & PHRF Coalition members at the Rally & March for the Right to Return, A Protected Vote & Reconstruction Meet: THIS SATURDAY APRIL 1 at 8:30 AM at Convention Center Blvd and Calliope. We will have signs and PHRF t-shirts for those who join us. Music and speeches by local and nationally known leaders and performers including Bill Cosby, George Porter, Jr., Rev. Jesse Jackson, Harry Belafonte, Rev. Al Sharpton, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, State Senator Cleo Fields, and others. Food and beverages will be available. For more information, call the PHRF office at 504-301-0215. On the day of, call Adriana (504) 218-9297 or Khalil 504-296-6516. www.return-and-rebuild.org http://www.communitylaborunited.net www.katrinaaction.org"
20060401 MARCH TO REDEEM the Soul of America Starts - Irving to Crawford Texas - April 1 "MARCH to REDEEM the SOUL of AMERICA FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Mar. 24, 2006 Contacts - March info: Valley Reed valley.reed@earthlink.net ExxonMobil info: Nick Mottern nickmottern@earthlink.net http://www.consumersforpeace.org http://www.marchtoredeem.org/ APRIL TEXAS PEACE MARCH, ENDORSED BY CINDY SHEEHAN, HOWARD ZINN, TO ALSO CALL ON EXXONMOBIL TO RETURN $7 BILLION IN WAR PROFITS A two-week march to the Bush ranch in Crawford, Texas, starting April 1, that will call for an end to the Iraq War and immediate withdrawal of all U.S. forces from Iraq - endorsed by peace worker Cindy Sheehan and historian Howard Zinn - will also call on ExxonMobil Corporation to spend $7 billion of its record $36 billion 2005 profit to alleviate war suffering and to compensate thousands more who have documented harm from its operations. Ms. Sheehan and Mr. Zinn are among a list of endorsers of the march that includes: independent journalist Dahr Jamail; Nobel Peace Prize nominee Kathy Kelly; Michael Letwin, co-convener of New York City Labor Against the War; author Norman Solomon; Sundiata Xian Tellem, co-chair of the Green Party of the U.S. Black Caucus; David Swanson, co-founder of AfterDowningStreet.org; Tim Carpenter, National Director of Progressive Democrats of America; and Global Exchange. The march is being organized by the Dallas Peace Center, Peace Action Texas, Crawford Peace House, ConsumersforPeace.org and is endorsed also by the Southern Christian Leadership Council and the Dallas NAACP. (A complete list of endorsers appears below.) The call for ExxonMobil to spend $7 billion on meeting war-related and business-related human needs is based on the increasingly widely-held view that the conditions created by the Iraq War have contributed significantly to the dramatic profits of ExxonMobil and other major oil companies since the occupation began in 2003. For example, Nobel Prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz and colleague, Linda Blimes, writing on the cost of the Iraq War, note that the war has had a major inflationary impact on oil prices, which in turn, has meant that Profits of oil companies have increased enormously. Dean Baker, co-director of the Center for Economic and Policy Research, responding to an inquiry from ConsumersforPeace.org, estimates that as much as 20 percent of ExxonMobils record $36 billion 2005 profit, or about $7 billion, is a ball park number for what can be considered war profits for the oil giant. This is an estimate of the amount of profit that is essentially unearned and is traceable to oil prices that have been inflated because (1) the Iraq War has severely depressed Iraq oil production, and (2) there are fears that the Iraq War may spread, possibly affecting oil production in Iran and Saudi Arabia. ConsumersforPeace.org is promoting the ExxonMobil War Boycott, which seeks immediate withdrawal of all U.S. forces and mercenaries from Iraq, reparations for Iraq, impeachment of George W. Bush and prosecution of U.S. officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity in Iraq. ExxonMobil has made at least $7 billion extra in 2005 because of the invasion and occupation of Iraq, said Nick Mottern, director of ConsumersforPeace.org. This is unearned money, taken from consumers, and it needs to be returned to society, he continued. We propose that ExxonMobil write checks to private organizations for relief in Iraq, for war-related injuries of U.S. veterans and to compensate people in the U.S. and elsewhere who have been harmed by ExxonMobil operations. The beneficiaries would include residents of Beaumont and Baytown, Texas, living near ExxonMobil refineries who have experienced severe health problems, according to Mottern. ConsumersforPeace.org is developing a list of potential recipients for the $7 billion. War profiteering is unacceptable in any war, said Mottern, and it is particularly despicable when it is done by the nations largest oil company during an illegal war that has so much suffering and has so much to do with oil. On April 4, in Waxahachie, Texas, the march will commemorate the 38th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This is also the date in 2004 when Ms. Sheehans son was killed in Iraq; his body was returned to her on Palm Sunday. MARCH SCHEDULE April 1 - 10 a.m. Press conference at ExxonMobil headquarters in Irving, Texas, then march to the Trinity River. A partial list of those appearing at the press conference: Texas Rep. Lon Burnham Dallas civil rights leader Rev. Peter Johnson Rev. Roy Malveaux, Beaumont, Texas Valley Reed, chief organizer, March to Redeem Campaign Maureen Haver, Jumpstart Ford Campaign Nick Mottern, Director, ConsumersforPeace.org April 2 - 2:30 p.m. Press conference in front of Dallas County Courthouse and Jail, then take DART to Dallas VA Hospital. 4:30 p.m. Rally at Dallas VA Hospital. April 3 - 10 a.m. March south to Red Oak. April 4 - 10 a.m. March south to Waxahachie. 7 p.m. Vigil in Waxahachie commenrating the assassination of Dr. King. April 5 - 10 a.m. March south to Italy. April 6 - 10 a.m. March south to Carls Corner. 8 p.m. Performances by musicians and dancers. April 7 - 10 a.m. March south to Hillsboro, then southwest to Aquilla Lake. April 8 - 10 a.m. March to Aquilla. April 9 - 10 a.m. March to Gholson. April 10 -10 a.m. March to Lacy Lake View. April 11 -10 a.m. March to Waco. April 12 -10 a.m. March to Waco Lake. April 13 -10 a.m. March to Crawford for the celebration of the 3rd Anniversary of the founding of the Crawford Peace House. ENDORSERS After Downing Street Annie and Buddy Spell, Louisiana peace activists (Annie is president of the Greater Covington, LA branch of the NAACP.) Anthony Arnove, author - Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal; co-editor with Howard Zinn - Voices of a Peoples History of the U.S. Arden Buck, Mountain Forum for Peace, Nederland, CO Association of Humanitarian Lawyers Beth K. Lamont, Humanist Chaplain, NGO Rep. to the United Nations for the American Humanist Society. Bloomington Peace Action Coalition (Indiana) Camilo Meja, Staff Sgt., Florida National Guard, was the first soldier to go public with his refusal to redeploy. He spent seven months in military confinement for his decision. He is a member of Iraq Veterans Against the War Campus Antiwar Network Charles Jenks, Chair, Advisory Board, Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, MA Cindy Sheehan, Co-founder, Gold Star Families for Peace Coalition Against War and Injustice (Baton Rouge) Consumers for Peace Covington Peace Project (Louisiana) Crawford Peace House Dahr Jamail, independent journalist who spent over 8 months reporting from occupied Iraq Dallas County Young Democrats Dallas NAACP Dallas Peace Center Democrats.com David Swanson, Co-founder, AfterDowningStreet.org Dennis Kyne, Gulf War veteran, activist and author of Support the Truth Dirk Adriaensens, Coordinator, SOS Iraq and member of the Executive Committee of the Brussells Tribunal, Belgium Don Debar, correspondent, WBAI, New York, NY Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, National Coordinating Committee - Campus Antiwar Network Eric Ruder, reporter, Socialist Worker newspaper Gabriele Zamparini, freelance journalist and film maker living in London; co-editor of www.thecatsdream.com Global Exchange Goldstar Families for Peace Howard Zinn, historian, playwright and activist; author of A Peoples History of the United States and co-editor with Anthony Arnove of Voices of a Peoples History of the U.S. International Socialist Organization Jacob Flowers, Director, MidSouth Peace and Justice Center Judy Linehan, Military Families Speak Out Jumpstart Ford Campaign, a joint effort of Global Exchange, the Rainforest Action Network and the Ruckus Society Kren Ahern Digging Deeper Media Collective, member VFP of Western Washington Karen Parker, J.D., Pres. Association of Humanitarian Lawyers, UN non-governmental organization delegate. Kathy Kelly, Nobel Peace Prize nominee; Co-founder Voices for Creative Non-Violence Karen Burke, Campus Antiwar Movement to End the Occupation, Austin, TX Karen Hadden, Seed Coalition, Austin, TX Lindsey German, Convener, Stop the War Coalition (UK) Michael Letwin, Co-convener, New York City Labor Against the War Mid-South Peace and Justice Center (Memphis) Mike Corwin, International Socialist Organization, Austin, TX Nick Mottern, Director, ConsumersforPeace.org Nada Khader, Executive Director, WESPAC Foundation, White Plains, NY Norman Solomon, author of War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death Paola Pisi, professor of religious studies (Italy) and editor of http://www.uruknet.info Phil Gasper, Chair, Department of Philosophy & Religion, Nortre Dame de Namur University; Professors for Peace Progressive Democrats of America Sharon Smith, author of Women and Socialism: Essays on Womens Liberation Southern Christian Leadership Conference Sonya Sofia, Rainbow organization Stan Goff, Master sergeant, retired, U.S. Army Sundiata Xian Tellem, Co-chair, Green Party of the United States Black Caucus; former chair, Green Party of Dallas County Sunny Miller, Executive Director, Traprock Peace Center, Deerfield, MA Texans for Peace Traprock Peace Center (Massachusetts) Thomas F. Barton, Publisher, GI Special Tim Baer, Director, Bloomington Peace Action Coalition Tim Carpenter, National Director, Progressive Democrats of America Valley Reed, Chief organizer, March to Redeem Campaign Ward Reilly, SE National Contact, Vietnam Veterans Against the War; Veterans for Peace, Baton Rouge, LA Wespac Foundation Affiliations are for identification purposes only. See announcements at http://www.grassrootspeace.org/exxonmobil_war_boycott/"
20060401 Basic Mediation Training - Northampton "March 28 & April l BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING Northampton. Interactive training teaching skills for helping others deal with conflict whether through formal mediation or in other work settings. Info: Mediation & Training Collaborative, 774-7469 x16, mailto:shackney@fcac.net."
20060401 Rally to kick-off Week of the Young Child - Greenfield "April 1 to 8 WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD Saturday April 1: 11am, Greenfield Town Common. RALLY to kick-off local participation in The Week of the Young Child, an annual nationwide event to honor all members of the child care community and to raise issues of equity, peace, and justice for children, families, and child care workers. Co-sponsored by the Greenfield Weekly Peace Vigil and the Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives. Info: Susan Dorazio, 367-9356, mailto:susandor@crocker.com."
20060331 Protest Condoleezza Rice visit to UK - Liverpool "WAR CRIMINALS NOT WELCOME HERE The most unwelcome visit to Liverpool since Oswald Mosley came here in the 1930s, is how the mass circulation Liverpool Echo newspaper describes Condoleezza Rices visit to the city on Friday 31 March, organised for her by UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw. Oswald Mosley was the leader of the British fascist party, the BUF. Condeleezza Rice, George Bushs Secretary of State, is one of the architects of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and directly implicated in the horrific levels of death and destruction inflicted on those countries. Anti-war activists in Liverpool and in Blackburn are outraged by her visit and have organised demonstrations on 31 March and 1 April. Support for these demonstrations is being called from across the country and already transport has been organised to bring protestors from London, Manchester, Bradford, Leeds and Sheffield. Mark Holt, chairman of Merseyside Stop the War Coalition, which is organising the Liverpool demonstration on 31 March, says, They want to make this some wonderful cultural events to show off the City of Culture. But we say it would be a better way to show off the City of Culture by saying no to this visit in remembrance of the Iraqi culture, which lies in rubble or in the fires still burning in the Middle East. Condoleezza Rice and Jack Straw must not be allowed to parade as connoisseurs of culture when they have destroyed so many lives and so much culture. They are not welcome here. The campaign against Rices visit to Liverpool is already having an impact. She is due to be entertained on Friday by the Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Following protests by the local anti-war movement, the well-known Liverpool poet Roger McGough, who was due to compere the performance, has now withdrawn. Members of the orchestra are being asked to boycott the event in protest at US policies in Iraq and Guantanamo Bay. Alec McFadden, president of Merseyside TUC, said: The orchestra are all members of the Musicians Union and we have asked them not to perform. The utterly shameless Jack Straw plans to take Condeleezza Rice to visit a mosque in Blackburn, no doubt for a nauseating photo opportunity aimed at countering the widespread revulsion and outrage expressed throughout the Islamic world over the war crimes in Iraq and Afghanistan, which Rice has been so instrumental in perpetrating. Rice and Straw must be left in no doubt that this cynical media stunt is an affront to the vast majority of British people who have consistently opposed the war in Iraq. And it is a particular affront to the Muslim community, following Tony Blairs latest speech on foreign policy, in which he sought to justify the war on terror by claiming that the enemies of civilisation were to be found in Islam. Blackburn Stop the War Coalition has called a demonstration for 12 noon on Saturday 1 April. Stop the Wars organiser in Blackburn, Alex Martindale, says, We are determined she will see the protests and she will know she is not welcome. KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PROTEST PLANS The location of the Blackburn demonstration will be announced soon. A special website called CondiWatch has been set up for the Liverpool and Blackburn protests. TO KEEP UP TO DATE GO TO: http://www.condiwatch.co.uk/ Information also available at: http://www.stopwar.org.uk BOOK YOUR SEAT ON THE COACHES FROM OUTSIDE LIVERPOOL: The organisers of the Liverpool demonstration are calling for support from across the country. Coaches have already been booked to take protesters from LONDON, MANCHESTER, BRADFORD, LEEDS and SHEFFIELD. For details of coaches and how to book your ticket, go to: http://www.stopwar.org.uk/new/Ricevisit2.htm TO READ THE GUARDIAN REPORT ON THE WAR CRIMINALS NOT WELCOME HERE PROTESTS, GO TO: http://www.guardian.co.uk/antiwar/story/0,,1740367,00.html"
20060331 Films: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised and SOA: Guns and Greed "The Barre Film Series Presents a Double Feature: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2004, 74 mins, Spanish with English subtitles) SOA: Guns and Greed (2000, 20 min.) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org *** The Revolution Will Not Be Televised *** Hugo Chavez, elected President of Venezuela in 1998, is a colorful and unpredictable folk hero to his nation's working class. He is a tough-as-nails, quixotic opponent to the power structure that would see him deposed. Two independent filmmakers were inside the presidential palace on April 11, 2002, when he was forcibly removed from office. They were also present 48 hours later when, remarkably, he returned to power amid cheering aides. Their film records what was probably history's shortest-lived coup d'tat. It's a unique document about political muscle and an extraordinary portrait of the man The Wall Street Journal credits with making Venezuela ""Washingtons biggest Latin American headache after the old standby, Cuba."" One of the important and most hopeful aspects of the film is that the coup was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. It is a tale of the strength that non-violent movements can have in the modern world. Producer's Web Site: www.chavezthefilm.com *** SOA: Guns and Greed *** The School of the Americas (SOA), though recently renamed as Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation,"" is still the United States' premier training school for Latin American military forces. Rarely seen footage in this documentary shows how the combat-ready SOA graduates use their guns to protect the interests of large corporations and world financial institutions. Acting on their own or under orders from their governments, the soldiers target labor organizers, human rights advocates, educators, religious leaders and others who speak out against sweatshops and enterprises of greed that exploit the country's people and resources. SOA: Guns & Greed presents powerful statements from students, labor leaders, veterans and church people involved in nonviolent protests to close the School of the Americas. Producer's Web Site: www.soaw.org/new/article.php?id=26 Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us."
20060331 Mark Crispin Miller Speaks at UMass - Amherst "Mark Crispin Miller Speaks at UMass -- Speaker: Mark Crispin Miller (Media Ecology, New York University) Time: Friday, March 31, 5:30 PM Location: Thompson Hall 104, UMass-Amherst Admission: Free and open to the public Talk co-sponsored by the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO) Mark Crispin Miller, renowned media critic and professor at New York University, will speak this Friday at 5:30 pm (Thompson Hall 104) about the Presidential election of 2004 and other important topics not reported by major media outlets. Called ""one of our most important and fearless public intellectuals"" by UMass-Amherst communication professor Sut Jhally, Miller is known for hard-hitting books like 'The Bush Dyslexicon: Observations on a National Disorder,' and 'Cruel and Unusual: Bush/Cheney's New World Order.' He has also appeared on programs such as ""The Newshour"" on PBS, NPR's ""All Things Considered,""""The O'Reilly Factor,"" and ""The Daily Show,"" and has performed several critically-acclaimed one-man shows, including Operation American Freedom, Patriot Act: A Public Meditation, and Bush Are 'Us.' His latest book, is titled 'Fooled Again.' This free lecture is the keynote presentation of ""Communication in Crisis,"" an interdisciplinary conference on communication and culture. Beginning Friday morning and ending Saturday evening, the conference offers nearly two dozen panel sessions of presentations by faculty and graduate students from across the United States and around the world. This lecture and the conference have been organized by graduate students in the Department of Communication. To see the conference schedule: www.communicationincrisis.org For questions about the conference: conference@comm.umass.edu"
20060331 FREE FILMS: IN THEIR OWN WORDS: IRAQI PERSPECTIVES ON OCCUPATION - Northampton "Friday March 31 FREE FILMS: IN THEIR OWN WORDS: IRAQI PERSPECTIVES ON OCCUPATION 7pm, Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St, Northampton. Film maker Brian Conley is the founder of the Alive In Baghdad Project (www.aliveinbaghdad.org), which works to counter the sloppy and collusive coverage of the Occupation by mainstream Western media. He will be on hand to present his latest video, about the situation as seen through the eyes of ordinary Iraqis. Info: mailto:info@northamptoncommittee.org, www.northamptoncommittee.org/."
20060330 Guantanamo Bay: Who Are the Detainees and Why Does the U.S. Continue to Hold Th "Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 pm Boston at Faneuil Hall Ford Hall Forum's Free Lecture and Discussion Series presents: Three lawyers currently defending prisoners in Guantanamo Bay. Guantanamo Bay: Who Are the Detainees and Why Does the U.S. Continue to Hold Them? panelists are: Thomas B. Wilner, P. Sabin Willett, and Gita Gutierrez; moderated by Joshua Rubenstein [co-sponsored by Amnesty International USA] Presentation followed by an open discussion. Admission: free and open to all. Media Contact: Mary Curtin, 617-241-9664, 617-470-5867 (cell), marycurtin@comcast.net Interim Executive Director: Alex Minier, 617-373-5800, alex@fordhallforum.neu.edu Background information: Ford Hall Forum 617-373-5800 or visit www.fordhallforum.org. Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market. Conveniently located near the State St. and Government Center stops on the MBTA."
20060330 "RACE & DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES - Hampshire College, Amherst" "Thursday March 30 RACE & DIVERSITY LECTURE SERIES 5pm, East Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst. Kyoo Lee, Asst Prof of Philosophy & Humanities, LaGrange College, Georgia, speaks on Black Eyes, White Hood: The Political Phenomenology of Asian Eyelid Surgery. Steeped in material culture of the surface, we often act upon the notion that ""image is everything."" But for whom, exactly? Where do ideal images come from? And what implications does this social imperative have for our self-identity and designated identity? How do we use the body as signs, as a composition? Asian Double-Eyelid Surgery is one such visual strategy of self-presentation, which also carries the dimension of racial fantasy. Drawing on this example, Prof. Lee will discuss some of the dynamic, inextricable, fascinating links between aesthetics, phenomenology, and politics. Info: mailto:fsheth@hampshire.edu."
20060330 PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART - Amherst College "Thursday March 30 PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor), Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Fighting the new Wal-Mart in Hadley, working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members fighting Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: Pem Brown, mailto:jobswithjustice@pembrown.com. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (mailto:info@hadleyneighbors.org, www.HadleyNeighbors.org) and Stop Sprawl-Mart (mailto:goldman@policydevelopment.org, www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers organize? Contact Dan Clifford, UFCW Local 1459, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com; or Steve Dondley, Pioneer Valley AFL-CIO, 732-7970, s@dondley.com. Check out Western Mass Wal-Mart Voices at http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/."
20060330 "OF FAITH & AIDS: THE HIV PREVENTION CHALLENGE - Hampshire Colege, Amherst" "Thursday March 30 OF FAITH & AIDS: THE HIV PREVENTION CHALLENGE 6pm, Main Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall, Hampshire College, Rt 116, Amherst. A viewing of What can I do? The HIV/AIDS Ministry and Messages of Gideon Byamugisha. Gideon is the first Christian minister in Africa to go public about having HIV/AIDS. An ordained minister in the Anglican Church, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral, Namirembe Diocese, Uganda, he works now for World Vision as Church and Faith based Partnerships Advisor on HIV/AIDS. Stigma, discrimination, and religious discourses on morality have locked many religious communities of all faiths all over the world into responding to the need for HIV prevention work with denial and resistance to some of the HIV prevention strategies that are supported internationally by the United Nations and NGOs central to the fight against the world pandemic. Followed by a panel discussion with Liza Neal, Centre for Spiritual Life, Hampshire College; Olufunke Asake Adeboye, visiting 5-college African social historian from Nigeria; Natalie Sowell, Theater Program, School of Interdisciplinary Arts, Hampshire; Mike Ford, Dean of the College; Jill Lewis, Arts & Social Action/Gender Studies, School of Interdisciplinary Arts; Hutson Inniss, Director of HIV and LGBT Services, Tapestry Health Springfield; Betsy Hartmann Reproductive Rights / Civil Liberties Program. Info: mailto:fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu."
20060330 KABUL IN WINTER: LIFE WITHOUT PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN - S. Hadley "Thursday March 30 KABUL IN WINTER: LIFE WITHOUT PEACE IN AFGHANISTAN 7pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html. Ann Jones will read from her new nonfiction book, Kabul in Winter: Life Without Peace in Afghanistan. Soon after the bombing of Kabul ceased, award-winning journalist and women's rights activist Ann Jones set out for the shattered city, determined to bring help where her country had brought destruction. Through her work with impoverished war widows, retraining Kabul's long-silenced English teachers, and investigating the city's prison for women, Jones enters a large community of female outcasts: runaway child brides, pariah prostitutes, cast-off wives, victims of rape. In the streets and markets, she hears the Afghan view of the supposed benefits brought by the fall of the Taliban, and learns that regarding women as less than human is the norm, not the aberration of one repressive regime."
20060330 Depleted Uranium - The Effects on Our Soldiers and the Iraqi People "March 30, 7:30PM Lexington Uranium Depletion -- The Effects on Our Soldiers and the Iraqi People Michael Dathe of Veterans for Peace and Gretel Monroe of Concord Grassroots Coalition will lead a discussion. Sponsored by the Lexington Justice with Peace Coalition For more information, call 781-674-9338. Cary Library, Lexington,"
20060330 Guantanamo Bay: Who Are the Detainees and Why Does the U.S. Continue to Hold The "aneuil Hall | Thursday, March 30, at 6:30 pm Panelists include: Thomas B. Wilner, P. Sabin Willett, Gita Gutierrez moderated by Joshua Rubenstein Three lawyers currently defending prisoners in Guantanamo Bay talk about who the detainees are and why the U.S. continues to hold them. Co-sponsored by Ford Hall Forum's Free Lecture and Discussion Series and Amnesty International USA For more information log onto www.fordhallforum.org or contact Alex Minier, 617-373-5800, info@fordhallforum.neu.edu. Since the attacks of 9/11/01, the U.S. government has held hundreds of men at Guantanamo Bay as part of its ""global war on terrorism."" Some see the methods employed there as necessary to protect ourselves against new and horrifying threats to national security. However, the secrecy and questions about the legality of the imprisonments have drawn concern from lawmakers, foreign governments and human rights groups. They claim that such measures violate the Geneva Conventions, inspire anti-Americanism, and infringe upon the very foundations of our civil rights."
20060329 "Torture and Human RIghts - Newton, MA" "Wednesday, March 29, 7:00 P.M. Newton TORTURE AND HUMAN RIGHTS DR. MICHAEL GRODIN Prof. at B.U. School of Public Health and Director of the Boston Center for Refugee Health and Human Rights: Sponsored by the Newton Human Rights Commission and Newton Dialogues on Peace and War for updates and information: http://www.newtondialog.org/ Newton Free Library, 330 Homer Street, Newton Center"
20060329 WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE MAY DAY PLANNING MEETING - Holyoke "Wednesday March 29 WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE MAY DAY PLANNING MEETING 7:30-9, UAW Conference Room, room 406, 4 Open Square Way, Holyoke (http://www.opensquare.com/map_directions.php). Do you want to join the cast? Help with the script (which includes ""voices"" of historic figures in Western Mass labor history and a selection of historic songs)? Help with the bake sale? Volunteer that evening? Help with the publicity? Co-sponsor the event? (Donation levels yet to be determined.) Info, to get involved: Jon Weissman, 737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@wmjwj.org."
20060329 SEXUAL STORIES: MARY CALDERONE & THE PERSONAL POLITICS OF SEX - South Hadley "Wednesday March 29 SEXUAL STORIES: MARY CALDERONE & THE PERSONAL POLITICS OF SEX EDUCATION 4pm, Five College Women's Studies Research Center, 79 College St, Rt 116, S Hadley. Ellen More of UMass Medical School will analyze the role conflict faced by women physicians who publicly advocate for sexual health, a controversial subject which destabilizes deeply entrenched structures of (masculine) professional identity while also tapping into a pool of unresolved issues of feminine sexuality. More shows that the strategies adopted by the well known physician and sex educator, Mary Steichen Calderone (1904-1998), transform feelings of sexual shame into a source of personal power and cultural authority. The first event in Spring 2006 Sexuality Lecture Series. Info: mailto:fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu, www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc."
20060329 REVEALING OUR ROOTS VIDEO & READING - Northampton "Wednesday March 29 REVEALING OUR ROOTS VIDEO & READING 7pm, Hosmer Gallery, Forbes Library, Northampton (587-1011). Video screening of oral histories of Jewish radicals by Joel Saxe and a reading by Ernie Brill from his novel based on a favorite high school history teacher who in 1954 was escorted out of his school by the FBI and forbidden from returning. Part of group art show about the progressive Jewish inheritance (opened March 1) - works by Ernie Brill, Peggy Davis, Paula Gottlieb, Emmett Leader, Joel Saxe, Janet Walerstein Winston. Info: Joel Saxe, 585-0408, mailto:jsaxe@comm.umass.edu."
20060329 "JO COMERFORD: ""EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF WAR""" "Wednesday March 29 JO COMERFORD: ""EXAMINING THE IMPACT OF WAR"" 7pm, West Springfield Public Library, 200 Park St, W Springfield. Comerford, Program Coordinator of WMass American Friends Service Committee, was part of a humanitarian aid delegation to Iraq in June 2002. Her presentation is part of an educational program on Iraq by the Library and West Springfield Citizens for Peace. The centerpiece of the program is a month-long exhibit of Iraqi children's art, accompanied by photographs from Baghdad of a child-to-child art exchange project coordinated by Northampton educator Claudia Lefko. info: mailto:afsc@crocker.com."
20060329 Enduring Effects of War: Health in Iraq - Cambridge "Tuesday March 28, at 7 PM Cambridge Enduring Effects of War: Health in Iraq. A special presentation from Dr. Judith Cook from Medact, UK Dr. Judith Cook is involved in Medact's work on violence, conflict and health including Medact's three reports on the impact on health of war in Iraq that she presented at the second People's Health Assembly in Ecuador in 2005. At the 3-year point in the United State's costly, deadly, unjustified, and ongoing war in Iraq, please join us to learn more about the health consequences of this war. The public's health can be measured and a focus on health brings clarity beyond politics. Please join us for a discussion of these issues, and more, and to meet others interested in understanding how the Iraqi people continue to suffer under U.S. occupation. Event co-sponsored by: Arlington UJP, Cambridge Peace Commission, Cambridge UJP, Doctors for Global Health, Jewish Voice for Peace Health and Human Rights Project, Mass. Peace Action, Partners In Health, Physicians for Human Rights, Physicians for Social Responsibilities, United for Justice with Peace (UJP), WILPF Cambridge Senior Center, 806 Mass. Ave in Central Square"
20060329 "CONVERSATION WITH NEWS DISSECTOR DANNY SCHECHTER, NYC" "MEDIACHANNEL.ORG INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN A CONVERSATION WITH NEWS DISSECTOR DANNY SCHECHTER ON THE MEDIA AND THE WAR Join Rory O'Connor and Danny Schechter to Discuss Danny's New Book ""When News Lies: Media Complicity and The Iraq War"" (SelectBooks) at Housing Works Used Book Caf at 126 Cosby Street, One block East of Broadway and just below Houston Street, (212-334-3324). WEDNESDAY NIGHT MARCH 29, 7 PM C-SPAN WILL BE COVERING THE EVENT For more info on Danny's book visit: www.WMDtheFilm.com"
20060329 March 29 to April 2 - AFRICA IN FILM/FILM IN AFRICA - Amherst College "March 29 to April 2 - AFRICA IN FILM/FILM IN AFRICA UMass Amherst, Mount Holyoke College (MHC), Smith College, Amherst College. Film series with discussions with directors. Wednesday: 7:30pm, Isenberg School of Management room 137, UMass: filmmaker Jean-Marie Teno (Cameroon) presents Le Malentendu Colonial. Thursday: 4:30-7:30pm, Morrill Hall room 329, UMass: Moolaade by Ousmane Sembene and a short film by MHC Prof Samba Gadjigo on the making of Moolaade. Thursday: 6-8pm, Gamble Auditorium, MHC: filmmaker Claire Andrade-Watkins (USA) presents Some Funny Kind of Porto Rican? A Cape Verdean American Story. Thursday: 8pm, Brown Fine Arts Center, Graham Hall, Smith: filmmaker Nadia El Fani (Tunisia) presents Bedwin Hacker. Friday: Noon-1:30pm, Stirn Auditorium, Amherst: filmmaker John Akomfrah (Ghana) presents Digitopia and other shorts. 2-4pm: filmmaker Nadia El Fani (Tunisia) presents Bedwin Hacker. 4:30-6:30pm: FILMMAKERS ROUNDTABLE. 8-10pm: filmmaker Dani Kouyate (Burkina Faso) presents Ouaga Saga. Saturday: 10am-Noon, Stirn Auditorium, Amherst College: CRITICS ROUNDTABLE I: Aesthetics of Film. 2-4pm: filmmaker Ben Diogaye Beye (Senegal) presents Un Amour D'Enfant. 4-6pm: CRITICS ROUNDTABLE II: Film Pedagogy. 8-10pm: filmmaker Eric Kabera (Rwanda) presents Keepers of Memory. Sunday: 2-4pm: filmmaker Thomas Allen Harris (South Africa) presents Twelve Disciples of Nelson Mandela. 4-6pm: filmmaker Flora Gomes (Guinea-Bissau) presents ""Nha Fala. Info: Five Colleges Women's Studies Research Center, 538-2275, mailto:fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu."
20060329 "TEACHING INCLUSIVELY, Author Matt Oullett speaks in Amherst" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For more information contact: Erika Arthur, 413-253-5432 or erika@foodforthoughtbooks.com Amherst: Wednesday, March 29, 6PM TEACHING INCLUSIVELY editor and local contributors speak at Food For Thought Books on Institutional Change in Higher Education Creating multicultural classroom environments has been one of the most challenging endeavors to face college and university campuses over the past several decades,"" says Teaching Inclusively editor Mathew Ouellett. In order to foster such environments, teachers, faculty, and administrators have developed and shared a wide array of classroom-based strategies and resources. In recent years though, many institutions have been challenged to create such change on the department, college, and university-wide levels, not just within the classroom. The call to create diverse learning environments that are open and supportive on all levels comes as it becomes clearer that many of the social justice and diversity initiatives of the seventies, eighties, and nineties have failed to make substantive progress. These new demands require that educators and administrators work hard to develop new tools of analysis and fresh strategies,"" Ouellett says. The contributors to Teaching Inclusively: Resources for Course, Department & Institutional Change in Higher Education offer examples of these tools and strategies, both in theory and in practice. This new volume, impressive in its wide scope, will surely serve as an indispensable guide to the current ""best practices"" in the design, implementation, and assessment of change initiatives and faculty development opportunities. It advocates for more transparent connections between those working at the individual, department, and college-wide levels. Several local scholar-educators, including Maurianne Adams, Barbara Love, and Bailey Jackson, contributed to Teaching Inclusively, sharing their experiences with a variety of efforts to make institutions of higher education dynamic and accessible to all students. Sonia Nieto, Professor in the Department of Education at UMass Amherst, says of Teaching Inclusively: ""colleges and universities across the country struggling with the challenges of an increasingly diverse and complex student body now have somewhere to turn. Bravo to Matt Ouellett and his contributors for this vital contribution."" On Wednesday, March 29, at 6pm, Mathew Ouellett and several contributors to this much-needed volume will gather at Food for Thought Books, 106 North Pleasant Street in Amherst , for a discussion and booksigning. This event is free and open to the public. Food For Thought is wheelchair accessible. #### erika arthur events coordinator food for thought books 106 n. pleasant st. amherst, ma 01002 413.253.5432 www.foodforthoughtbooks.com a worker-owned collective bookstore since 1976"
20060329 "Coffee, Economics, and the Environment: The Impact of Fair Trade on Peruvian Co" "Coffee, Economics, and the Environment: The Impact of Fair Trade on Peruvian Coffee Communities A lecture by Hiderico Bocangel, manager of Oro Verde coffee cooperative in Lamas, Peru, and Dean Cycon, owner of Deans Beans Wednesday, March 29, 2006 4:30 pm Hooker Auditorium Sponsored by the Mount Holyoke College Center for the Environment For more information, contact www.mtholyoke.edu/go/ce center-environment@mtholyoke.edu 538-3091"
20060328 "*3 Miles for Three Mile Island, Brattleboro" "March 28, 2006 10:00 AM Brattleboro Commons *3 Miles for **Three Mile Island* To commemorate the accident at the Three Mile Island nuclear reactor in Pennsylvania, there will be a walk from the Brattleboro Commons to Entergys corporate headquarters. The walk will begin at 10 AM. This is the 27th (3 cubed) anniversary of Three Mile Island accident which started at 4 AM, March 28th, 1979 near Harrisburg, PA. Entergy Corporate Headquarters 12:00 PM There will be a rally and action at Entergy HQ, on Old Ferry Rd. in Brattleboro, VT. for more info contact 413-339-5781"
20060328 HOLYOKE IN NATIVE TONGUES: AN EVENING OF POETRY "Tuesday March 28 HOLYOKE IN NATIVE TONGUES: AN EVENING OF POETRY 7pm, Open Square, 1 Open Square Way, Holyoke (www.opensquare.com). Poets Martn Espada, Mara Luisa Arroyo, and Daniel Shanahan read; donations and sale of commemorative broadsides benefit Scholarships for Latino Students Holyoke Community College Foundation. Refreshments. Info: Gustavo Acosta, AVANZA!, Holyoke Taskforce for Excellence in Latino Educacin, 552-2022, 552-2700, mailto:gacosta@hcc.mass.edu."
20060328 FRENCH GENERAL STRIKE Tuesday March 28 FRENCH GENERAL STRIKE One-day strike against a new labor law that the government has refused to repeal in the face of protests. The law reduces job security for young workers. Info: http://www.labourstart.org/cgi-bin/show_news.pl?country=France.
20060328 Law and Psychiatry Training Series "Tuesday March 28 (Last Tuesdays thru May 30) LAW & PSYCHIATRY TRAINING SERIES 6-6:30pm reception with food and opportunity to ask private questions regarding legal concerns; followed by lecture and Q&A til 8pm, Florence Civic Center, 90 Park St (Rt 9), Florence. Nancy Svirida, Esq, of the Disability Law Center (DLC) leads a step-by-step look at the issues facing psychiatric survivors and their advocates. Topics: March 28: Abuse, Neglect, and the DMH Complaint Process. April 25: Competence and Decision-Making: Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Representative Payees. May 30: Encore. Presented by the Freedom Center, a network of psychiatric survivors and allies based in Western Mass that provides a support group, free acupuncture clinic, and a host of other mental health resources. Info: 582-9948, mailto:aly01@hampshire.edu, www.freedom-center.org."
20060328 Stop the Illegal Election Rally - Baton Rouge "STOP ILLEGAL New Orleans ELECTION! N.O. Election N.O. Vote N.O. Justice NAACP PROTEST ACTION Tuesday March 28, 2006 Baton Rouge STATE CAPITOL 12 NOON NAACP Says: Stop the Illegal Election Protect the 1965 Voting Rights Act Endorsed by the Greater Covington NAACP and the Covington Peace Project"
20060328 NYC Volunteer Mobilization Meeting on April 29th Mobilization "NYC Volunteer Mobilization Meeting Tues., March 28, 6:30pm UFPJ office: 261 W. 36th Street, 7th floor (east of 8th Ave.) Please come and bring a friend. If you cant come but want to get involved, please call the UFPJ office at 212-868-5545."
20060328 Basic Mediation Training - Northampton "March 28 & April l BASIC MEDIATION TRAINING Northampton. Interactive training teaching skills for helping others deal with conflict whether through formal mediation or in other work settings. Info: Mediation & Training Collaborative, 774-7469 x16, mailto:shackney@fcac.net."
20060327 "TMI FREE SPEECH Demo at Entergy Offices, Brattleboro, 24-hours?" "Three Mile Island FREE SPEECH Demo at Entergy Offices --Don't wait for an Accident to come speak up. We will attempt our first 24-hour demo, from roughtly noon-noon, with an emphasis on attendance after school and after work on Monday, from 4-6pm. Come enjoy the sunset, and the sunset years of nuclear electricity. The curbside is a public right of way where we exercise our freedom of assembly. Can we do it? You bet. With a wide-open schedule for the TMI anniversary, you can pick the time that suits you. If you like to walk consider a hike from the Brattleboro Commons on Tuesday, March 26, 10am-to about noon. Or come by at lunch for a noon rally Tuesday when we join forces. See C.A.N.'s news about walking, listed on the calendar for March 26. Bravo! (Thanks also to Tobi-shonin and friends at the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett for bringing their tradition of Peace Walks to Vermont on Sunday Feb. 26. 125 vigorous walkers from three states came!) PLEASE COME. ALL are NEEDED! Share your words of wisdom on 'Transcending the Nuclear Age.' Offer your 3-minutes on this Three Mile Island Anniversary. Freedom songs are welcome this spring! ... Healers, doctors, nurses, teachers, preachers, students, poets, energy specialists, coaches, team-mates, cancer survivors, babes-in-arms, dairy farmers, engineers, differently abled, ALL are needed. March 27 is Wally Nelson's birthday. Wally Nelson was a dear neighbor, earnestly asking, ""How are you?"" He was on the bus working for desegregation in 1948. He sat in the livingroom and conferred with Martin Luther King before the freedom rides of the 60's. He loved cornbread. Come celebrate the ways he taught us to love one another, believe in one another and overcome our fears in a variety of situations. Wally said about paying for killing, ""You don't gotta!"" DIRECTIONS: From US 91 take exit 3, norht on Route 5. Turn right, (east) on Old Ferry Road. See the Entergy offices just a bit down the way on the right. Perhaps a friend will drop you off and come back after errands. TRAPROCK PEACE CENTER PROPOSES THESE DEMO DATES: ******************************************************************* * Wed. April 26 - Chernobyl Day, 20th Anniversary * Saturday, May 13 - Full Moon - Mothers' Eve * Sunday, June 11 - Call to Love & a Clamshell Reunion, during the Straberry Moon! ( C.A.N. proposes a July date. More news coming. ) Since five reasonable women exewrcised their free speech rights at Entergy Nuclear in November, our monthly demonstrations have grown in size. Please speak up about how you want to be involved. Please help us prepare for larger and larger numbers of neighbors who wish to be heard. We want to CONGREGATE, NOT EVACUATE.Support welcome for: __Outreach to MA, NH, VT, CT __Entergy liason __Police Dept. liason __Crossing guards __Peace-keeping __Videography __Photography __Audio recording __Indoor Support Center __Food or beverage donations __Food Serving __Passing the Talking Stick __Affinity Group formation __Facilitation of Spokes meetings __Give-Away & Silent Auction __Clean-up __Donations / disbursements Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427 Please copy and send with your loving appeal to friends and neighbors you wouldn't want to leave behind. Because we care, we come with full cars, (no-go-solo) in friendship, seeking solutions to OUR own problems at the Vernon reactor. We're all in this together, sink or swim. No one in New England is outside our realm of concern. Please invite your neighbors, tenderly, compassionately, joyfully. Later we will all say, ""I helped prevent a melt-down at New England's oldest reactor."" ""It was our problem and we solved it together."" Join the Vernon Tea Party, finding 2 neighbors who will find 2 neighbors, who will dump more of our nuclear electricity. Two by two we are calling out reps at the local, state and federal level, to help us get the safety assessment. According to Ray Shadis of NEC, only about 1% of what can be inspected has been inspected. Traprock is calling for meetings with emergency management agencies to immediately address concerns that will remain until the needed safety inspection is completed. Our reps are responding to our suggestion that a meeting in South Deerfield at Frontier High School will meet local needs. We suggest that the meeting begin by forming a list of questions from the public. 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 x 2 = 64,000 SHALL WE PAY FOR A MELT-DOWN? **************************************** Shall we pay for a melt-down this month, or next month, or delay payment until we get the independent safety assessment? Join neighbors reducing our electrical consumption! Plug any of your appliances that feature a glowing light, into a power strip. You can turn the main switch off until needed. That will defeat the ""instant-on"" feature -- a phantom use that draws electrical power EVERY DAY equivalent to TWO hours of use of each appliance or device with an instant-on feature. You don't ""gotta"" have a melt-down! For analyses, audio files, news reports, action proposals, please see these web sites (and let us know about new resources on your web site in the coming months). www.evacuationplans.org www.necnp.org www.nirs.org www.nukebusters.org www.radiation.org www.grassrootspeace.org www.ucsusa.org ( + www.your web site?) March QUIZ: The Vernon reactor supplies about __% of the electricity used in New England. Out with the leaves of spring is a greener way to survive in New England. (*&^$#@5%@#$^&*)"
20060327 Picketing on lack of contract for RN and Health Care Professionals - Westfield "Picketing will take place on March 27 from 1-5 pm at most of the state facilities in Massachusetts to mark 1000 days without a new contract for the RN's and Health Care Professionals in MNA Unit 7: Western Mass Hospital Holyoke Soldiers Home 91 East Mountain Rd 110 Cherry Street Westfield, MA 01085 Holyoke, MA 01040 INFO: Diane Scherrer, RN Western MA Community Organizer, Division of Legislation Massachusetts Nurses Association 241 King Street Northampton, MA 01060 PHONE: 413-584-4607 FAX: 413-584-8171 CELL: 781-363-3817 Pass House Bill 2663 - A Patient Safety Standard Email your legislators at http://capwiz.com/massnurses/ and ask them to improve quality care & patient safety by limiting the number of patients a registered nurse is forced to care for at one time. Safe Ratios Save Lives. Act now!"
20060327 DC Action for Immigrant Rights "MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2006 - EMERGENCY ACTION AT THE CAPITOL FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS! Dear UFPJ member groups: As you may know, last December 2005 the House of Representatives passed the punitive, anti-immigrant Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act of 2005 (H.R. 4437) - introduced by House Judiciary Committee Chair James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) - that will, among other things, criminalize undocumented immigrants and those who provide assistance to them in any way. The Senate Judiciary Committee is also currently in serious debate over immigration reform. With the addition of Senate Majority Leader Bill Frists (R-TN) anti-immigrant grandstanding with his own reform bill (S. 2454, the ""Secure America's Borders Act""), and Senate Judiciary Chair Arlen Specters (R-PA) supposedly compromise proposal (Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2006) that still retains the anti-immigrant measures of H.R. 4437, new alliances have been formed, and political battle lines have been drawn. On Monday, March 27, 2006, the Senate Judiciary returns for a final markup and vote on amendments dealing with the legalization of undocumented immigrants. Also on and around this day, thousands of immigrants and other community leaders and members from across the country will converge in Washington D.C. as a national public show of force for immigrant rights and for a just and humane comprehensive immigration reform. UFPJ strongly encourages its members and others to get involved if possible. Even with this last-minute notice, it is still timely for people - especially those in the D.C. area and within driving distance - to participate on Monday, March 27, in the D.C. Emergency Action at the Capitol for Immigrant Rights. [In fact, there will be buses available for those of you in the New York area.] Join immigrants, immigrant rights groups, community/religious leaders and members, and others to help stop the anti-immigrant attacks and bring immigrant voices to the nations capital during the critical Congressional immigration debates. For more information: New York Contact: Angela Lee at The New York Immigration Coalition, (212) 627-2227 ext. 229 or alee@thenyic.org ($25 suggested donation for roundtrip bus from New York to DC) Washington, DC Contact: Rich Stolz at Center for Community Change: (334) 202-1815 or rstolz@communitychange.org ==== Emergency Action at the Capitol for Immigrant Rights March 27, 2006 @ 11 AM West Lawn of the United States Capitol Congress is on the verge of passing legislation that will decide how immigrants will be treated for decades to come. Wholesale criminalization of 11 million undocumented immigrants and those who help them could become law! BUT immigrants and other reform-minded Americans together must act now to stop this anti-immigrant attack and turn the tide towards humane and fair solutions. Join us as we call for: Legalization and Path to Citizenship for the Undocumented Family Reunification Worker Rights Civil Rights & Civil Liberties DREAM Act Immigrants Make America Strong! This action is part of a series of actions to bring immigrant voices to the nations capitol during critical immigration debates in Congress. Next important action -- Please mobilize for April 10th in Washington, DC! Sponsors include the Center for Community Change, the Coalition for Comprehensive Immigration Reform, the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights of Los Angeles, the Gamaliel Foundation, the Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, the National Capital Immigrant Coalition, the National Korean American Service and Education Consortium, the New American Opportunity Campaign, the New York Immigration Coalition, the Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition, and more For More Information: Washington, DC Contact Rich Stolz at CCC: (334) 202-1815 or rstolz@communitychange.org New York Contact: Angela Lee at The New York Immigration Coalition, (212) 627-2227 ext. 229 or alee@thenyic.org ($25 suggested donation for roundtrip bus from New York to DC)"
20060327 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDAS - South Hadley "BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENDAS 4:30m, Five College Women's Studies Research Center, 83 College St, Rt 116, S Hadley. Kiran Asher's talk, ""Raced Natures, Gendered Environments: The Political Economy of Biodiversity Conservation,"" examines how biodiversity conservation discourses become linked to economic development agendas, involving marginalized communities - women, peasants, ethnic groups. She argues that the multiple connections between biodiversity conservation, third world economic development, and the roles and needs of local groups, especially women, are paradoxical and power-laden. Info: www.fivecolleges.edu/sites/fcwsrc."
20060327 "Bill Newman - Censorship, civil liberties and ""Fahrenheit 451"" - South Hadley" "BILL NEWMAN: CENSORSHIP, CIVIL LIBERTIES AND ""FAHRENHEIT 451"" 7pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html. Atty Bill Newman speaks on ""Firemen at Our Door: Censorship, Civil Liberties and 'Fahrenheit 451'"" as part of South Hadley Reads (www.southhadleyreads.org/)."
20060326 "Iraqi Doctor Speaks at Grace Church, Amherst, 7pm" "PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION, March 25! TO ENTER YOUR CALENDAR ITEM: simply click on the ""+"" sign on the date of your non-porfit peace and justice event. Paste your press release into the box that appears, and type a headline in the smaller box above, followed by the town and state. Your entry will be reviewed and approved soon. NOTE: Please understand that we are swamped with work, due to the usual needs for peace work and dramatically increased risks at the Vernon reactor. How would you like to help prevent a melt-down? Please call today to help get a meeting with M.E.M.A. at Frontier High School in Deerfield. This location is close to 91, and equidistant from Amherst, Northampton and Greenfield. We also need your recommendation for a meeting place in the Springfield area. 413 773-7427"
20060325 Vigil Marking Anniversary Iraq War "The Waronoke Peace Action Group is sponsoring a Vigil with signs to mark the anniversary of the beginning of the Iraq war Location: Westfield Green (Main & Elm Streets), Westfield, MA Bring your own sign or share ours. For more information, driving directions, map, go to http:/www.WaronokePeace.org/"
20060325 "IMAGINE ... 3rd Annual Conf, Harnessing Heart Energy -- All about communicating!" "Imagine Conference, for Communication Skills! See flyer - http://www.grassrootspeace.org/imagine_conf_06.pdf IMAGINE >>> Harnessing HEART Energy Its all about communicating! *** Saturday, March 25, 2006, 9-4 *** Third Annual Day-long Conference at the Bement School 100 Main Street, Old Deerfield, MA Learn Communication Skills that make all the hard stuff easier! CHOOSE a GREAT WORKSHOP: ------------- AM------------- Circles: Helping Schools & Communities Restore Justice Court Dorsey (Conflict Resolution Consultant) Hip or Hijacked? Confidence and Competence in Facing Conflict Karen Fogliatti & Bett Farber (CCI) Just Say Yes: Positive Approaches to Teen Substance Abuse Prevention Rachel Stoler & team, (Community Coalition for Teens) Welcoming Anger! Jerry Koch-Gonzalez (NVC) Two story-tellers spend time with the kids; free child-care for appropriate ages. Please call. We also have youth scholarships and work-study opportunities. Please ask. Let us know whether you want lunch for $6, or will bring your own. --------- After Lunch ----------- Theater of Life: Theater games are a fun and lively way to illuminate possibilities Sunny Miller (Traprock Peace Center) or Participant-led Discussion Groups ----------------- PM ----------------- Gender Challenges: The Bumpy Road to Reconnection Sandra Boston (CCI) Parenting from the Heart Jerry Koch-Gonzales, (NVC) Teens Creating Tean/Adult Dialogue Jade Barker & teens (The Mediation & Training Collaborative) Help Increase the Peace, (H.I.P.) for youth empowerment -- Raul Matta, for Western Mass AFSC. Music: Annie Hassett For Information call Sandra Boston 413-774-5952 Free Childcare with adv. registration; $18 at the door; 13-18 yr. olds just $10 at door, or say if you'd like a youth scholarship!! Reserve Lunch ($6) or bring yours. (WORK-STUDY AVAILABLE.) Registration forms online at: www.ccitraining.org or contact co-sponsors. CO-SPONSORED BY: Conscious Communications Institute (CCI) Traprock Peace Center The Mediation and Training Collaborative G.C.C. Response Initiative The Institute for Peaceable Communities (NVC) Quabbin Mediation American Friends Service Committee Mens Resource Center and the Franklin County Community Coalition for Teens Karuna Center for Peacebuilding"
20060325 "Iraqi Woman Doctor from Baghdad to Speak at UJP Conf., Cambridge, MA" "ANNOUNCEMENT: United for Justice with Peace (UJP) http://www.justicewithpeace.org 617-491-4857 Iraqi Woman Doctor from Baghdad to Speak at UJP Conference on March 25!! United for Justice with Peace is enormously pleased to welcome Dr. Entisar Mohammad Ariabi, an Iraqi doctor from Baghdad, to our Boston conference on March 25 . Dr Entisar, a pharmacist at the Yarmook Teaching Hospital in Baghdad, helps provide emergency medical assistance to Iraqi villages and towns devastated by US attacks. She has been riveting US audiences on her speaking tour about the tragic human consequences of the occupation -- bombed hospitals, and lack of medicine and medical supplies. Dr Entisar is part of a delegation of seven Iraqi women brought to the US by Code Pink for International Womens Da y: These women are not politicians, but ordinary Iraqis who are desperate to see an end to the violence and are taking great personal risk to come to the US, says Medea Benjamin, cofounder of the CODEPINK and Global Exchange, the two groups organizing the delegation. Its a rare opportunity to hear from Iraqis themselves, and we hope that US officials will listen. At one of her events, Dr. Entisar asked the audience, ""What are your dreams?"" Some answered world peace, or an end to all forms of violence. ""Ah, such big dreams,"" she sighed. ""For us, we simply dream that our children will come home from school alive. That is all."" She did add, however, that she has one sliver of hope: that people around the world -- especially in the United States -- will rise up and demand an end to this occupation. Dr. Entisar is married with 5 children and is a member of the Pharmacist Union. To read more about the tour http://www.womensay! notowar. org/ < http://www.justicewithpeace.org> SATURDAY, MARCH 25 From Boston to Baghdad: Organizing for Justice and Peace a United for Justice with Peace Education and Action Conference WHERE: Northeastern University School of Law, 400 Huntington Ave., Boston Room 97, Cargill Hall, at the corner of Huntington Ave and Forsythe Street 9:30 am 5 pm Registration with Coffee / Bagels / Donuts starts at 9:15 am."
20060324 Film: Bringing Down a Dictator "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Bringing Down a Dictator (2001, 56 min) Narrated by Martin Sheen Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Bringing Down A Dictator documents the spectacular defeat of Slobodan Milosevic in October, 2000, not by force of arms, as many had predicted, but by an ingenious nonviolent strategy of honest elections and massive civil disobedience. Milosevic was strengthened by patriotic fervor when NATO bombed Yugoslavia in early 1999, but a few months later, a student movement named Otpor! (Resistance in Serbian) launched a surprising offensive. Audaciously demanding the removal of Milosevic, they recruited where discontent was strongest, in the Serbian heartland. Their weapons were rock concerts and ridicule, the internet and email, spray-painted slogans and a willingness to be arrested. Otpor students became the shock troops in an army of human rights, pro-democracy, anti-war, womens groups, and opposition political parties. Their slogan: ""Hes Finished!"" Trained in nonviolent action and partially financed by the US and western Europe, they forged a unified political opposition, fought to stop vote fraud, and systematically undermined police and army loyalty. When Milosevic refused to accept defeat at the polls, the opposition called a general strike. As normal life ground to a halt, Serbs by the hundreds of thousands poured into the capital on October 5 to seize the Federal Parliament in a dramatic triumph for democracy. The one-hour documentary is narrated by Martin Sheen. Special Guests: Dorie Wilsnak and Eric Bachman of the Balkan Peace Teams will discuss nonviolent peace movements in the former Yugoslavia. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.aforcemorepowerful.org/tv/bringingDownSeries/bringingDown.htm"
20060323 """Regional Town Hall Meeting"" to Restore the Rule of Law" "Please join us for a ""Regional Town Hall Meeting"" to Restore the Rule of Law. This presentation on the federal government's policies on domestic spying and surveillance, torture, and secret prisons is sponsored by the ACLU of MASSACHUSETTS. This will be your opportunity to hear from experts and policy makers, ask questions, and voice your concerns about these critical moral, legal, and political issues. When: Thursday, March 23 at 7:00 p.m. Where: Elms College (Veritas Auditorium, which is located in Berchmans Hall) 291 Springfield Street Chicopee, MA 01013 Who: Congressman Richard Neal (D-MA) Former Congressman Bob Barr (R-Georgia) ACLU of Massachusetts attorney Bill Newman For more information on the campaign to Restore the Rule of Law, log on to www.aclum.org Directions to Elms College: Take Route 91 North or South to Exit 12 onto Route 391 Take Route 391 North towards Chicopee Get off at Exit 2 At the end of the exit ramp, turn right onto Center Street Go through the traffic light, and take your first right onto South Street Proceed up the hill to the next traffic light and take a right onto Springfield Street. The College will be on your left There is parking around and throughout the campus. Co-sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, with many colleagues grateful for the work of the American Civil Liberties Union. Invite your friends of all ages - stand up and be counted."
20060321 Traprock Community Meal "Share a meal at Second Congregational Church, Greenfield Mass, next to the Greenfield Town Hall. Please use the side door. The meal is served at 5:30. Dishes are delivered by volunteer cooks at about 4:30. We're grateful for students from Northfield who often help serve the meal. Marjorie Reid, Co-Chair wrote: ----------------------------------------------- December 1, 2005 Dear Friends, Matthew said I could write whatever I wanted to, so I will. I realized I was down in the dumps at our last Community Meal -- too much trouble in the world, too much violence and death, too much devastation and loss, and nothing I could do to help. And besides all that, we had a larger than usual group at the meal, including lots of children and hungry young adults. But miraculoously we had plenty of food, willing workers and lovely music provided by Steve Alves at the piano. On the way home I found myself singing that oldie from the 60's (before 'Coke' adopted it) -- ""I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony, I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company...."" Nothing had changed in the world, but at Second Church in Greenfield 85 people had enjoyed a hot meal, fellowship and music, all thanks to you. I felt as if we had lit a candle, instead of cursing the darkness. Thank you, thank you! And if you know of someone else who would like to help prepare those hot meals. please let Matthew or Marjorie know. Here's next year's schedule. -- Please let us know if you don't need to be called. January 17 March 21 April 18 May 16 July 18 August 15 October 17 November 21 With appreciation for all you do, Matthew Leighton and Marjorie Reid (Matthew and Marjorie have been dedicated coordinators of this Traprock Community Meal for many years, provided in collaboration with many wonderful groups sharing meals on week nights in Greenfield and Turners Falls.)"
20060319 "CT Opposes the War, Hartford, 2pm" "To Contact Connecticut Opposes the War: ctopposeswar@yahoo.com As the rally gets close, volume of email may make it difficult to respond, but we'll do our best. Overview of Rally on Sunday, March 19, at Old State House, 800 Main St., Hartford, 2:00 PM This is designed to be a ""Family-Friendly"" event, so bring the whole family. All speeches and music will be appropriate to kids of all ages. Sunday is going to be a sunny but quite chilly 40 degrees, so we will be doing our utmost to stick tightly to our schedule and to maintain a brisk pace and good energy level. The speakers will be brief; just a few minutes each, and there are only 6 of them! (Plus 2-3 prayers.) After every two speakers, look for great entertainment to warm you up! When the speakers finish, we will carry five coffins symbolizing the COSTS of this war to Senator Lieberman's office (just across the street) to again sing and speak out strongly against the war and the politicians who urge us to ""stay the course"" --- even though it's leading to disaster. We will end the rally with some rousing political street theater, and invite everyone to the Christ Church Cathedral (CCC) parish hall, courtesy of the Episcopal Peace Fellowship, to warm up with coffee and refreshments, and more music and conversation, including the opportunity to meet our speakers. ""Conveniences"" There will be a limited number of bathrooms available inside the Old State House, and at Christ Church Cathedral at 45 Church Street. There will be a roped-off area of chairs and places for wheelchairs directly in front of the Old State House steps (stage) for disabled, elderly or other people who cannot stand for the expected one hour of program. A corridor will be kept open to get to this area. See any Marshall (look for arm bands) to assist you. We will also try to facilitate drop-off at the curb for this. Directions: Westbound on I-84: Take Exit 54. Cross the Founders Bridge right to the Old State House plaza. Eastbound on I-84: Take Exit 51 to Main Street and turn right (south) on Main. Go 2 blocks and turn left (east) on Central Row. Northbound or Southbound on I-91: Take Exit 29A (""Capitol Area""). Bear right on the exit ramp to reach the first traffic light. Turn right (north) at light onto Columbus Blvd. Go 2 blocks and turn left (west) onto State St. Parking: There is free on-street parking and there should be a lot of it on a Sunday. There are also several area garages, including the new Morgan Street garage, just north of Constitution Plaza. The MAT garage at Hartford Stage should be open and is across from CCC parish hall. All area garages shown on map at: http://www.hartfordparking.com/map.htm You can ""mouse over"" each garage shown for address, hours and prices. Or see a more detailed PDF: http://www.hartfordparking.com/rate_map/parking_map6.pdf). Connecticut Opposes the War March 19th Program: The COST(s) of WAR Activity Who/What Music High School Rap Group Music Mount Olive Baptist Church Gospel Choir Rally Facilitator State Representative Andy Fleischmann Welcome, Introduction Invocation Rev. Jesse White, Interfaith Coalition for Equity & Justice Speaker 1 John Olsen, President, Connecticut AFL-CIO Cost in Dollars: jobs, economy Speaker 2 Dave Ionno, Veterans for Peace Cost in Lives: U.S. military Music Bread & Roses (and friends) Speaker 3 Jessica White, Military Families Speak Out Cost to Troops; families Speaker 4 Juan Hernandez, SEIU 32BJ Cost to American Security: domestic preparedness, world opinion Rap/Poetry MIRA, political poetry/rap Speaker 5 Houzan Mahmoud, Org. of Women's Freedom in Iraq. Cost to Iraqi society Speaker 6 Rabbi Donna Berman, Charter Oak Cultural Center. Cost to Democracy, Civil Liberties Facilitator Andy Fleischmann: Announce march to Lieberman's office Music Mount Olive Baptist Church Gospel Choir at Senator Lieberman's Office Drama Music Deliver coffins with ""COST(s) of WAR"" messages Harmonious Soul (6 women a capella group) Drama ""Parade of citizens"" statements on COST of WAR Prayer Friar Steve Pavignano, OFM, St. Patrick's/St. Anthony's Street theater HartBeat Ensemble Hospitality at Christ Church Cathedral. 45 Church St. Coffee & refreshments; Meet & greet speakers; Information tables; Peace Train sign-ups; More music Please invite your friends of all ages."
20060319 "Gold Stat Families & Iraq Vets Agains the War, Rally in South Boston" "Sunday morning March 19: St. Patricks Day Breakfast at the new Convention Center in South Boston. Veterans for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families and Iraq Veterans against the War will lead a rally to push Massachusetts politicians to take a strong stand to bring our troops home now from Iraq. time: approximately 8:30 am"
20060318 Major Anti-War Rally "Thousands to march and rally in New Haven, CT to remember the third anniversary of the invasion of Iraq"
20060318 End the War Demonstration - London "Stop the War Coalition Press Release Immediate Friday 10 March 2007 2.25 pm Stop the War Coalition in battle for Parliament Square Protest will go ahead no matter what the authorities say The Stop the War Coalition are preparing for a battle over the use of Parliament Square ahead of the national anti-war demonstration set for next Saturday, 18 March 2006. The Metropolitan Police seem set to withdraw permission for demonstrators to assemble in the Square to sign a petition initiated by Tony Benn for a War Crimes Tribunal. This has been set as the starting point for the demonstration and march to Trafalgar Square. Parliament Square is also set to be used for an installation by anti-war artist, David Gentleman, of 100,000 blood splatters representing the dead in Iraq, for street theatre, music and mobile phone-ins for the petition The police had previously agreed to the use of the Square but with just a week to go they seem intent on reneging on the agreement. We think the police must be subject to political pressure says Stop the War Coalition convenor Lindsey German. Weve faced this kind of resistance before despite the fact that there has never been any problem with any of our 13 national demonstrations. It is simply too late to alter our plans now and we intend to go ahead with the protest as planned. We are calling on all those coming to the demonstration to redouble their efforts to bring friends, family, workmates and community to the march so that we can defend our right to protest. The demonstration marks the third anniversary of the war and occupation of Iraq and tens of thousands of people are expected to attend calling for - Troops Home from Iraq, Don't Attack Iran and Defend the Muslim Community (see: www.stopwar.org.uk) Stop the War Coalition Press 07951 579 064 27 Britainnia Street London WC1X 9JP T: 020 7278 6694 www.stopwar.org.uk"
20060318 "Boston, 11 am" "Saturday, March 18: March and Rally in Boston, 11:00 am Blue Hill Ave & Dudley St. Stop the Violence - Stop the War at Home and Abroad. Unite against Poverty, Racism Sexism and War. Bring the Troops Home Now! Information: Rosa Parks Human Rights Day Committee, http://www.brphrd.com/ 617-524-3507 To download fliers for the event, please go to http://www.brphrd.com"
20060318 "Don't Bulldoze in Palestine, Demo at Caterpillar, Milton, MA" "Saturday, March 18: Demonstration outside the Milton CAT distributor of Caterpillar equipment, which makes bulldozers to raze houses in Palestine. Boston to Palestine and co-sponsoring organizations. United for Justice with Peace may have more informaiton: http://www.justicewithpeace.org"
20060318 Greenfield Peace Vigil "Meet at the Greenfield Common, Main and Federal Streets. Bring your banner or signs or borrow one from Traprock Peace Center or wonderful neighbors. This Saturday, come for tea and snacks at the Greenfield Library, downstairs, provided by Traprock donors, staff and volunteers. Pot-luck lunch is also an option. Whether you come for peaceful quiet or kindly conversation, to sing lively songs or speak truth to power, please feel welcome at this weekly vigil, every Saturday, 11AM - NOON, at the intersection of Routes 2-A and Rt. 5 & 10. As we consider the many tragic consequences of US aggression against Iraq, and now the similar rhetoric portraying Iran as a threat to US security, please consider together HOW might we do our peacework differently, to prevent another massacre. Thanks for your peace, your words, your music that offers healing and hope. Thanks for your material support, words of encouragement to neighbors, and every bit of your active nonviolence."
20060317 Film: The Future of Food "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: The Future of Food (2004, 88 mins) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org There is a revolution happening in the farm fields and on the dinner tables of America a revolution that is transforming the very nature of the food we eat. The Future of Food offers an in-depth investigation into the disturbing truth behind the unlabeled, patented, genetically engineered foods that have quietly filled U.S. grocery store shelves for the past decade. It is of particular importance to the farming communities here in Central Massachusetts. From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada to the fields of Oaxaca, Mexico, this film gives a voice to farmers whose lives and livelihoods have been negatively impacted by this new technology. The health implications, government policies and push towards globalization are all part of the reason why many people are alarmed by the introduction of genetically altered crops into our food supply. Shot on location in the U.S., Canada and Mexico, The Future of Food examines the complex web of market and political forces that are changing what we eat as huge multinational corporations seek to control the world's food system. The film also explores alternatives to large-scale industrial agriculture, placing organic and sustainable agriculture as real solutions to the farm crisis today. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.thefutureoffood.com"
20060317 "Peacewalk in Boston, with the New England Peace Pagoda" "Friday, March 17. Peace Memorial Walk in Boston's South End, Roxbury, Dorchester, Mattapan -- communities affected by recent violence. Walk to renounce fear and affirm the power of peace, equity and justice. Community members, especially youth, will create spaces for discussion and expression. Initiated by Nipponzan Myohoji, Buddhist order, New England Peace Pagoda. Boston information: griothouse@aol.com and statewide information at New England Peace Pagoda (413-253-7609)"
20060317 "Faith and Resistance Retreat: Cleveland, OH, Fri. 6pm - Sunday, 3pm" "Faith and Resistance Retreat: Cleveland, Ohio, endorsed as a part of the Winter of Our Discontent, by Voices for Creative Nonviolence, http://www.VCNV.org . Start: Mar 17 2006 - 6:00pm End: Mar 19 2006 - 3:00pm Timezone: Etc/GMT+5 Event Desciption: at St. Coleman Church Convent Cleveland, Ohio for details: jsmueller@yahoo.com"
20060316 """The Killing Zone"" Cambridge, MA" "BOSTON CALENDAR: Thursday, March 16, 6:30-9:30 pm: screening of ""The Killing Zone,"" a documentary in commemoration of the third anniversary of the death of Rachel Corrie, a martyr who was killed when she stood in solidarity with the Palestinian people. First Church in Cambridge, 3 Church St. in Harvard Square. Followed by a candlelight vigil. Cosponsored by: United Universalists for Justice in the Middle East, Greater Boston Chapter; Boston to Palestine; the Boston BootCAT Campaign (a project of the Boston Coalition for Palestinian Rights); Jewish Women for Justice in Israel/Palestine; and United for Justice with Peace"
20060315 film: EDSA 2: People Power in the Philippines "EDSA 2: People Power in 2001. The popular Philippine movement EDSA 2 takes on corrupt President Estrada and in a 4-day bloodless uprising catapults Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to the presidency. In 1986 The dictatorial Marcos regime in the Philippines was toppled by a mass movement called ""People Power,"" a.k.a. EDSA. In 2001, the movement was revived when the impeachment hearings for President Jose Estrada on corruption charges were blocked by a group of complicit senators. Estrada was removed from power in this bloodless popular uprising. This film will be shown in the theater of the Keefe Campus Center on the campus of Amherst College. Accessible location. Free. For more information: http://justiceandpeace.net/films.htm ."
20060315 "Mass Senior Action Council, Springfield" "1:30-3:30pm, Church in the Acres, 1383 Wilbraham Rd, Springfield (782-2577). MSAC tackles vital issues, including single payer health care and prescription drug price relief, including adding Rx coverage to Medicare, and stopping Medicare privatization and how to get prescriptions filled in Canada. No age requirement! Validated parking. Mass Senior Action Council- Greater SPRINGFIELD Chapter For info or a ride: Clodo Concepcion, 783-4807, mailto:clodo@the-spa.com."
20060314 """WALKIN' TO NEW ORLEANS,"" March 14-19" """WALKIN' TO NEW ORLEANS"" Veterans' and Survivors' March for Peace and Justice Mobile to New Orleans March 14-19, 2006 March 19, 2006 is the 3rd anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, Gold Star Families for Peace, and hurricane survivors' organizations (Save Ourselves, the People's Hurricane Relief Fund, Common Ground Collective, Bayou Liberty Relief, the Mississippi Immigrant Rights Alliance, C3, and others) are organizing a five-day march and caravan along Gulf Coast Highway 90 are working together to begin in Mobile, Alabama on March 14th and end in New Orleans on March 19th, the war's anniversay. Hurricane Katrina is in the news again, as thousands of hurricane survivors who were housed at hotels in New Orleans and other Gulf Coast cities are now being summarily evicted. ... The National Guard, which was sent in at night almost as a surprise attack in conjunction with police, was tasked to collect people's meager possessions, as these serially-displaced residents were herded aboard buses to be shipped off to overcrowded shelters in other cities, or left to fend for themselves as homeless people. This looks for all the world not like reconstruction, but a military occupation. ... Thousands of over-priced FEMA trailers sit unused, ... Some of the same contractors who have repeatedly been caught stealing publicly appropriated funds in Iraq were almost immediately offered no-bid crony contracts to rebuild the Gulf Coast, while local firms and contractors were frozen out, If we can build cities in the desert to wage war, why can't we rebuild cities on the Gulf Coast to deliver justice? ***ADVISORY: Spring Break corresponds to the march. If you plan to get plane tickets to Mobile and from New Orleans, book them early."
20060314 "The Myths and Facts about Military Recruiting, Northampton" "Tuesday March 14 & 21 FREE TRAININGS ABOUT MILITARY RECRUITERS' TECHNIQUES 7-9pm, Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic St, Northampton. As the US Military continues to miss their recruiting goals and the pressure increases on Military Recruiters, the techniques that they use to convince young people to enlist have become more and more sophisticated. It is crucial that young people and those who care about them know all the unbiased information about life in Military before joining. The Western Massachusetts Military Recruitment Education Network (MREN) is committed to ensuring that all young people in WMass have access to this information and can separate the myths publicized by the military from the facts. MREN is also dedicated to making sure that young people know other options to enlistment BEFORE signing any contract. March 14 training will focus on military myths and facts and the tactics the recruiters use to attract young people. March 21 will help people figure out ways to get involved in the many opportunities available or to organize their own activities to educate others about Military Recruiting. Info, to register: American Friends Service Committee, 584-8975."
20060313 Week of Campus Action "National Week of Campus Action, March 13-17 Join Cindy Sheehan, Camilo Mejia, Kathy Kelly, Howard Zinn and students whove fought repression and won at Berkeley, SFSU, CCNY, HCC, GMU, Kent State, Hampton, and Madison, in supporting NATIONAL WEEK OF CAMPUS ACTION Week of March 13-17 Students Say NO to War in Iraq! College Not Combat, Troops Out Now! On March 13-17*, students will hold events at high schools and colleges around the country demanding an immediate end to the occupation of Iraq and money for young peoples education, not military recruitment. This week of action leads into the global days of protest on March 18-19, where students will join many others in marking the anniversary of the invasion of Iraq and demanding to bring the troops home now! (*Spring break alternative: Schools on spring break during March 13-17 will hold events the week of March 20) Student week of action coordinated by the Campus Antiwar Network http://www.campusantiwar.net RecruitersOut@yahoo.com Students Against War at Greenfield Community College are working to organize to show films on a Wednesday at noon. They seek donations to make final arrangements. Write to Halley Watkins to lens support <halwatkins@gmail.com> Permission will be sought to show films like Caught in the Crossfire Voices in the Wilderness Weapons of Mass Deception Out-Foxed Locally highway 'Blogging' with Banners is a favorite tradition that students are considering. Posting signs people can't help but see provides an alternative when the media won't give adequate coverage to antiwar organizing."
20060313 VETERANS FOR PEACE TEACH-IN "7pm, Bangs Center, Boltwood Walk, Amherst. Speak out themed ""Who Benefits?"" about the war in Iraq and war in general featuring local VFP members, with music from Sarah Pirtle. Info: Eric Wasileski, President, Wally Nelson Chapter, Veterans For Peace, 659-3545, www.veteransforpeace.org."
20060313 "NATURAL DISASTERS & THE ENVIRONMENT: THE OUTLOOK FOR THE 21ST CENTURY, U-Mass A" "4pm, Goodell Hall Bernie Dallas Room, UMass Amherst. Talk by William Hooke, Chair, Disasters Roundtable/National Academies. Part of Environmental Institute Spring 2006 Environmental Lecture Series: DISASTERS, ENVIRONMENT, & PUBLIC POLICY. Info: www.umass.edu/tei/TEI_2005/spring2006lecture.html."
20060312 "ATTY ROBERT SCHWARTZ: STRIKES, PICKETING, & INSIDE CAMPAIGNS Southbridge, MA" "10am, FOE Club, 59 Mill St, Southbridge. Discussion & book signing (www.workrightspress.com/). Space is limited. Info, to RSVP: CWA Local 1365, 800-611-3609, mailto:cwa1365@yahoo.com."
20060310 Film: A Place Called Chiapas "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: A Place Called Chiapas (1992, 89 mins) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Masked Zapatista comandantes captured the world media's attention in 1994 when the Mayan Indians of Chiapas came out of the jungle to reclaim the ranches and towns that had overtaken their land. Dramatic uniforms and press releases from the Ejrcito Zapatista de Liberacin Nacional (Zapatista Army of National Liberation, EZLN), embodied in the figure of Subcomandante Marcos, drew admirers from die-hard communists to French fashion magazines. But aside from news briefs about the massacres during the last five years, the people of Chiapas were virtually ignored by most news sources. The documentary A Place Called Chiapas, by Nettie Wild, captures one facet of the struggle of the New World: the marginalization and exploitation of indigenous peoples in the Americas that continues today. Filmed during the first year of the uprising, the film offers a singular, intelligent vision of this ongoing conflict. Special Guest: Bill Weinberg, journalist and author of Homage to Chiapas and other books on Central America, may join us for the discussion this evening. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.zeitgeistfilms.com/film.php?directoryname=placecalledchiapas For current information on Chiapas and the Zapatistas by Bill Weinberg, see www.ww4report.com/node/1466"
20060310 FREE FILM: HAITI: HARVEST OF HOPE "7pm, Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St, Northampton. Haiti's turbulent course towards democracy during the early 1990s. Info: mailto:info@northamptoncommittee.org, www.northamptoncommittee.org/."
20060309 "MORE INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY, at G.C.C. & Amherst College" "Thursday March 9 LOCAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2006 EVENTS: MURDER IN CIUDAD JUAREZ 12:30pm, Room 115, East Building, Greenfield Community College, 1 College Drive, Greenfield. Talk by Vernica Leyva, grassroots organizer for women's and workers' rights, and against the mass murder of hundreds of women in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, over the past 13 years. This event is part of Social Sciences Studio Open House, 10am-4pm. Info: Angela Russek, mailto:russek@gcc.mass.edu. 4:30pm, Amherst College, Rt 116, Amherst. Talk by activist Vernica Leyva. Info, location: Sara Punsky, Keefe Campus Center, 542-5773. 8pm, Amherst College. ""Taste of Chocolate"" fundraiser by the Juarez Activism group for the Justice for Our Daughters group in Juarez, Mexico. Info, location: Sara Punsky, Keefe Campus Center, 542-5773."
20060309 WMASS JOBS WITH JUSTICE WORKERS RIGHTS BOARD COMMITTEE to plan a hearing on heal "Thursday March 9 3:30-5pm, Pioneer Valley CLC, 640 Page Blvd, Springfield. This committee supports the Workers Rights Board and is planning a WRB Hearing on the Health Care Meltdown. Info: Irene Kimball, mailto:kimball69@charter.net."
20060309 NO TO WITCHUNTING! NO TO MCCARTHYISM! - Holyoke Community College "NO TO WITCHUNTING! NO TO MCCARTHYISM! STAND UP FOR ACADEMIC FREEDOM! WHAT: Please join the Holyoke Community College Anti-War Coalition and the International Socialist Organization in protesting neo-McCarthyite and right-wing ideologue David Horowitz at Western New England College. WHY: We reject Horowitz's campaign of witchunting of progressive faculty at American colleges and Universities. This current campaign is another in the long lines of offensives from the right wing desinged to roll back the gains of the 1960's. As these institutions were bastions of progressive and radical ideas during the previous generation, this is just the latest front in the one-sided class war. WHEN: Thursday, March 9, 6:30 pm WHERE: Western New England College, Springfield, Mass. WNEC is located at the corner of Wilbraham Road and Breckwood Boulevard. WHO: Holyoke Community College Anti-War Coalition (affiliate of the Campus Anti-War Network- www.campusantiwar.net), Northampton Branch of the International Socialist Organization ( www.internationalsocialist.org ). For more information, please contact charlest.peterson@gmail.com"
20060309 "Rally For Freedom of Speech and ""College Not Combat"" - NYC" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7th, 2005 Contact: Diana Mendez Coalition of CCNY STUDENTS ""FOR COLLEGE NOT COMBAT"" (917) 213-9674 Diana.n.mendez@gmail.com Students And Teachers at The City College Of New York Rally For Freedom of Speech and ""College Not Combat"" Event Details: 12:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 9th, 2006, in the Rotunda of the North Academic Building,""NAC"" at CCNY, 138th Street, between Amsterdam and Convent Avenue, New York, N.Y. Currently, at least four student at City University of New York Schools, (CUNY) schools have died while serving in the war in Iraq. On March 9th, at the City College of New York, a career fair will commence, and army recruiters will be present at the career fair. However, many CCNY students feel that they are target by army recruiters, because of their economic and ethnic background. Currently there are more military recruiters in Harlem than in any Neighborhood in the country. In addition, the New York Times, in an interview with an army recruiter stationed in Harlem, Sergean Guzman, states that he, ""After a quick chat with a City College receptionist emerged with a thick stack of papers containing the names of thousands of recent dropouts ripe for recruiting. Holding up the list as a proud father would his newborn child, he said: All this is potential recruits. This gets me excited right here.""1 Many CCNY students feel that our names and personal information should not be given to armyrecruiters without our knowing and that the targeting of economically underprivileged people of color is discriminatory. Last year, on March 9th 2005, three CCNY students and one secretary of CCNY were arrested while peacefully protesting atthe CCNY career fair. One student suffered a concussion, and all three students were suspended from school for over a month. However,because of a campaign organized by student and teacher at CCNY, the CCNY administration choose instead to drop all disciplinary charges against the student andallow them to return to school. Carol Lang, the Secretary who was arrested was suspended for one month with a loss of pay, and the CCNY administration is still requesting that Ms. Lang be suspended for an additional month without pay. While the students this year hope to avoid arrest, they still believe that something must be done to expose and rectify theircurrent plight. CCNY students are disturbed that money is being slashed from education budgets, while the Federal Military Budget is slated to increased by over 17%. As a result, tuition at all CUNY schools is increasing, and a rising number of students are being forced to drop out, or join the army as a last resort to receive an education. Less than 15% of students who join the army will ever receive their degree, and jobless rates among veterans is 12% higher than non-veteran peers. Meanwhile, funds for the Veterans Administration, is also slated for cuts in the current budget. Sponsoring Organizations: NAACP CCNY Branch, Campus Anti-War Network, Student Liberation Action Movement, Professional Staff Congress of CUNY--Peace and Justice Committee, International Socialist Organization CCNY chapter, and others !!!!Interviews available upon request!!!! Notes: 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/30/nyregion/thecity/30recr.html?ex=1141880400&en=851c0f5a859f14c0&ei=5070"
20060309 "Rally For Freedom of Speech and ""College Not Combat"" - NYC" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 7th, 2005 Contact: Diana Mendez Coalition of CCNY STUDENTS ""FOR COLLEGE NOT COMBAT"" (917) 213-9674 Diana.n.mendez@gmail.com Students And Teachers at The City College Of New York Rally For Freedom of Speech and ""College Not Combat"" Event Details: 12:30 P.M. on Thursday, March 9th, 2006, in the Rotunda of the North Academic Building,""NAC"" at CCNY, 138th Street, between Amsterdam and Convent Avenue, New York, N.Y. Currently, at least four student at City University of New York Schools, (CUNY) schools have died while serving in the war in Iraq. On March 9th, at the City College of New York, a career fair will commence, and army recruiters will be present at the career fair. However, many CCNY students feel that they are target by army recruiters, because of their economic and ethnic background. Currently there are more military recruiters in Harlem than in any Neighborhood in the country. In addition, the New York Times, in an interview with an army recruiter stationed in Harlem, Sergean Guzman, states that he, ""After a quick chat with a City College receptionist emerged with a thick stack of papers containing the names of thousands of recent dropouts ripe for recruiting. Holding up the list as a proud father would his newborn child, he said: All this is potential recruits. This gets me excited right here.""1 Many CCNY students feel that our names and personal information should not be given to armyrecruiters without our knowing and that the targeting of economically underprivileged people of color is discriminatory. Last year, on March 9th 2005, three CCNY students and one secretary of CCNY were arrested while peacefully protesting atthe CCNY career fair. One student suffered a concussion, and all three students were suspended from school for over a month. However,because of a campaign organized by student and teacher at CCNY, the CCNY administration choose instead to drop all disciplinary charges against the student andallow them to return to school. Carol Lang, the Secretary who was arrested was suspended for one month with a loss of pay, and the CCNY administration is still requesting that Ms. Lang be suspended for an additional month without pay. While the students this year hope to avoid arrest, they still believe that something must be done to expose and rectify theircurrent plight. CCNY students are disturbed that money is being slashed from education budgets, while the Federal Military Budget is slated to increased by over 17%. As a result, tuition at all CUNY schools is increasing, and a rising number of students are being forced to drop out, or join the army as a last resort to receive an education. Less than 15% of students who join the army will ever receive their degree, and jobless rates among veterans is 12% higher than non-veteran peers. Meanwhile, funds for the Veterans Administration, is also slated for cuts in the current budget. Sponsoring Organizations: NAACP CCNY Branch, Campus Anti-War Network, Student Liberation Action Movement, Professional Staff Congress of CUNY--Peace and Justice Committee, International Socialist Organization CCNY chapter, and others !!!!Interviews available upon request!!!! Notes: 1. http://www.nytimes.com/2005/10/30/nyregion/thecity/30recr.html?ex=1141880400&en=851c0f5a859f14c0&ei=5070"
20060308 "EXCESS VIBRATION at VERNON REACTR: Telephone Reps, Senators & Gov. of Vermont" "Uprate of electrical production at the Vernon reactor was stopped on 3/6, , because of excessive vibrations in cracked chamber. (We are seeking details and reiterate our urgent appeals for a thorough and Independent Safety Assessment. Every cognixant person in New England, including pro-nuclear advocates, please call now for a thorough safety assessment!) Rouse citizens to phone the Gov. of Vermont & as many other representtives as possible to shut down the reactor, and get the ISA. The Governor can be called toll free from Vermont: 1-800-649-6825. See Vermontguardian.com for updates. Does this concern affect your travel to Vermont? Re. Brnie Sanders, 800-339-9834; Sen. Patrick Leahy, 800-642-3193; Sen James Jefford, 800-339-9834 Sen. Edward Kennedy, 617-565-3170 Sen. John Kerry, 617-565-8519 Rep. John Olver, 413-532-7010 Rep. Ed Markey, 508-875-2900"
20060308 film: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised March 8: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. This film will be shown in the theater of the Keefe Campus Center on the campus of Amherst College. Accessible location. Free. For more information: http://justiceandpeace.net/films.htm .
20060308 Local Int. Women's Day Events "LOCAL INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2006 EVENTS Noon-2pm, Herter 601, UMass Amherst. Talk by activist Vernica Leyva, from Ciudad Juarez, Mexico (see March 7). Info: Ann Ferguson, mailto:ferguson@philos.umass.edu, or Graciela Monteagudo, mailto:autonomista1@aol.com. 4pm, Greenfield Town Common, corner of Bank Row & Main St (back-up indoor location: Greenfield Library downstairs meeting room). Rally and speak-out to ""Stop the War in Iraq/Stop the War on Women"" in solidarity with Code Pink's ""Women Say 'NO' to War"" rally in Washington DC, and in conjunction with the Mexico Solidarity Network's International Women's Day Tour to Demand Justice for the Victims of the Femicides in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Joining us will be Vernica Leyva from Ciudad Juarez and a member of the tour. Info: Susan Dorazio, 367-9356, mailto:susandor@crocker.com. 4-6pm, Five College Women's Studies Research Center, 83 College St, South Hadley. Annual International Women's Day Reception with Five College authors of recent books on women and gender. Titles for sale by Odyssey Bookshop. Info: www.fivecolleges/edu/sites/fcwsrc."
20060308 "Speakout on International Women's Day - Federal Building, Springfield" "Come to Springfield; be part of a SPEAKOUT at the Federal Building & VISIT TO CONGRESSMAN RICHIE NEAL! International Women's Day speakers will include: Michaelann Bewsee, Susan Dorazio, Jo Comerford, Claudia Lefko, and Nick Camerota. Sponsored by the Women's Congress For Peace. Information about this and other Valley events: Claudia, 413-584-0068; Emily, 413-256-1760. On Wednesday International Women's Day March 8 12 noon Springfield Federal Building. For Immediate Release Women_s Congress for Peace Congressman Neal Refuses to Sign Onto Global Women_s Call for Peace in Iraq March 4, 2006 by Claudia Lefko On February 15, 2006, the anniversary of the global demonstrations against the impending war in Iraq, eight people, representing the Women_s Congress for Peace, held a small rally and press conference outside Congressman Richard Neal_s office in the Federal Building in Springfield. They were there to ask Congressman Neal to express his solidarity with his constituents, and with women all around the world, who are calling for an end to war; specifically there were asking Cong. Neal to sign onto the Global Women_s Call for Peace in Iraq on March 8, International Women_s Day. The global call was issued by Code Pink in an effort to build a _massive movement of women--crossing generations, races, ethnicities, religions, borders and political persuasions._ It calls for a massive shift in the national and international paradigm: the implementation of conflict resolution strategies rather than military strategies. The document lists eight demands, including the withdrawal of all foreign troops and foreign fighters from Iraq, Iraqi control of its oil and other resources and a massive reconstruction effort that prioritizes Iraqi contractors, and draws upon financial resources of the countries responsible for the invasion and occupation of Iraq. Nearly 70,000 people have signed onto the pledge. I called Cong. Neal_s office on Friday; they didn_t know what the Congressman was thinking of doing an referred me to his Washington office. His D.C. office said that Congressman Neal would not sign onto the Women_s Global Call for Peace in Iraq. _He_s with you on this, _ said top aide Billy Tranghese, _but he_s not signing on at this time._ When pressed, he had no explanation; he reminded me that Cong. Neal had voted against the war. Yes, I responded, but he continues to vote yes on funding the war. It_s a bit like tossing a drowning man a rope, but leaving him struggling in the water instead of pulling him onto dry ground, I said. Cutting off the funding is critical to ending the war. And, I reminded Mr. Transgeze, Springfield is about to go broke. _That,_ he said, _has nothing to do with the war. That is clearly something the state has to help with. I can assure you it is not because of the war._ For more information on the Global Women_s Call for Peace in Iraq: www.womensaynotowar.org For more information on International Women_s Day and Congressman Neal: Emily Lewis: 256-1760 or Claudia Lefko 584-0068"
20060308 END UMASS COMPLICITY WITH THE WAR! MARCH ON WHITMORE ADMIN BUILDING "12:15pm, Student Union steps, UMass Amherst. Presenting Chancellor Lombardi and the UMass Administration with a list of student demands and signed petitions in support of those demands: 1. that this University prohibit ALL forms of MILITARY RECRUITMENT on our campus. No more preferential treatment of the US Military! 2. that the University remove the FBI agent currently on its payroll. Keep education and law enforcement separate! 3. that the University REFUSE TO ACCEPT all future research grant funding provided by the US Department of Defense and its subsidiary agencies. Money for education, not war. You can read the complete text of the letter to be delivered to Chancellor Lombardi at http://www.studentsagainstthewar.com/umass/. Info, to help gather signatures: mailto:UMassAWC@gmail.com."
20060308 "Huelga Mundial de Mujeres , GLOBAL WOMEN'S STRIKE - 8 MARCH 2006" "(In English & Spanish) Dear Sisters & Brothers, Every International Women's Day since 2000, women in over 60 countries have taken all kinds of grassroots actions to demand that society Invest in Caring Not Killing, and that the money squandered on war is spent instead on what our communities need, beginning with the needs of women the first carers on whom everyone else depends. We invite you again to take action together in the 7th Global Women's Strike on or around 8 March. In January and February, co-ordinating groups of the Strike in England, Guyana, India, Ireland, Peru, Spain, Uganda and the USA attended the World Social Forum in Caracas - an opportunity to meet grassroots organisers from around the world and to meet as a network in the heart of a revolution spearheaded by women - the Venezuelan revolution. We held workshops in English and Spanish which gave visibility to different countries of the Strike but also different sectors of the grassroots: women and men of different races, different sexual choices and different disabilities - each found her/his counterpart in the Venezuelan movement. We have been strengthened and encouraged by the tremendous energy and determination of grassroots women who have protected a government which invests in caring, starting with the poorest communities, and which in turn backs women. The world is beginning to recognise and value women's hidden contribution to society but Venezuela goes further. On 3 February President Hugo Chvez announced that, in recognition for their work in the home the poorest housewives would receive a monthly income equivalent that is 80% of the minimum wage - 372,000 bls or about $180. He also announced a 15% increase in the minimum wage (which with the ticket employees get for meals and other essentials would bring its value to 835,350 bls or about $400 a month), along with increases in pensions and other low wages. The first hundred thousand housewives will benefit from June, and another 100,000 from July. Chvez said that he aims for up to 500,000 women eventually to get this money. This is not the implementation of the revolutionary Article 88 of the constitution which recognises the economic and social contribution of women's unwaged work in the home and on that basis grants housewives a pension. Article 88 still needs legislation to put it into practice. Rather than wait for this, Chvez has put together the recognition Article 88 gives to housewives' work, with the recent legislation aimed at lifting the poorest out of poverty, and redirected some of the oil revenue to women -Chvez has repeatedly said, women are the poorest, work hardest and are most committed to the revolution. This is finally a wage for housework, something we have demanded since 1972! It is bound to raise women's wages in Venezuela. We heard about it first from people phoning to congratulate us on this victory which they assumed was directly associated with our work. The Grassroots Network of Los Altos in Miranda State (Venezuela), which is part of the Strike and hosted us in Los Teques, issued a public statement welcoming the money, urging that revolutionary community work also be recognised as productive work and paid for, and proposing ways for the government to prevent corruption in how beneficiaries are selected and the wages distributed. We are circulating their statement (being sent separately) and invite you to do the same. Another high point of the trip was meeting a woman from the Indigenous organisation Organizacin Nacin P'Urhpecha in Mexico who has been organising Strike actions for the past three years, publicising what she read on email that women in other countries were doing and hoping it was all true! She has since raised the Strike at a national women's network and they have agreed to take part! We're sure women in other countries have also made plans for the Strike - please tell us about them so we can tell others! In London the key event will be on 17 March: Report back from Venezuela - Women Spearhead the Revolution, and discussion on the Strike's relationship with the women and men organising there. We will also launch the new book Creating a Caring Economy - Nora Castaeda and the Women's Development Bank of Venezuela published by Crossroads Books in English and Spanish, which we launched in Venezuela to great acclaim. It is a dynamite collection of recent interviews and speeches by Nora Castaeda, the President of the Bank, which provides micro-credit to low-income women, and is helping to build a movement which is ""creating an economy at the service of human beings"". We will also be showing a film on the resistance to the coup in Haiti, a resistance also led by women but much distorted and denigrated. On 11 March in the great tradition of New Orleans funerals, the Strike in Los Angeles along with the Katrina Evacuees Councils will hold a ""Second Line"" March, a Survivors' and Supporters' Speak-Out, followed by a ""Taste of New Orleans"" Cuisine (see www.globalwomenstrike.net). Men's support and participation internationally is co-ordinated by Payday, a multiracial network of men. They are also organising with women and men refusing the military and its lethal and repressive work, from the US and the UK to Israel and Eritrea. The ""poverty draft"" - economic necessity and the promise of residency or citizenship which drives many, especially people of colour and immigrants, to join the military - would enable the US to make ""endless war"". Refusing the military is a vital part of the movement to end not only war but poverty. Payday's film Refusing to Kill about women and men refusing to be torturers, rapists and murderers for the military was shown on Venezuela's national TV (with Spanish subtitles). So was the Strike's fourth film Talking of Power - sex, race and class in revolutionary Venezuela. Get them shown where you are. (E-mail: payday@paydaynet.org www.refusingtokill.net) We have just issued a new Strike journal with news from the network over the past year (you can see it on the strike website: www.globalwomenstrike.net). As you'll see, much of our organising, in both countries of the South and increasingly the North, has gone on fighting environmental devastation: floods and/or droughts in Guyana, India, Uganda, the US... Do please send us your news and photos, so we can publicise them as always on the website and in future Journals and other reports. If you have an email address, please send it to us, to reduce the cost of mailings. Power to the sisters to stop the world and change it! Selma James International Global Womens Strike Coordinator Internet and email addresses of the coordination: Strike: www.globalwomenstrike.net womenstrike8m@server101.com Payday: www.refusingtokill.net payday@payday.org Previous year's Strike materials are available in the following languages: Albanian, Amharic, Arabic, Aymara, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Bengali, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Deutsch, Dutch, Espanol, Euskera, Farsi, Francais, Gallego, Greek, Gujerati, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Kurdish, Lingala, Luo, Luganda, Oriya, Macedonian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Shona, Sinhala, Slovene, Somali, Swedish, Swahili, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Tigrinia, Turkish, Twi, Urdu. We need people to help translate this year's materials, if you can help, please contact us right away! ************************************************************ DEMANDS OF THE STRIKE: * Payment for all caring work - in wages, pensions, land & other resources. What is more valuable than raising children & caring for others? Invest in life & welfare, not military budgets or prisons * Pay equity for all, women & men, in the global market. * Food security for breastfeeding mothers, paid maternity leave and maternity breaks. Stop penalizing us for being women. * Don't pay 'Third World debt'. We owe nothing, they owe us. * Accessible clean water, healthcare, housing, transport, literacy. * Non-polluting energy & technology which shortens the hours we work. We all need cookers, fridges, washing machines, computers, & time off! * Protection & asylum from all violence & persecution, including by family members & people in positions of authority. * Freedom of movement. Capital travels freely, why not people? ------------------------------------------------------------ Huelga Mundial de Mujeres - 8 de marzo 2006 Acabemos con la pobreza, la guerra y la destruccin del medio ambiente Que se invierta en cuidar no en matar Estimadas hermanas y hermanos: Desde 2002, mujeres en ms de 60 pases vienen realizando en el Da Internacional de la Mujer todo tipo de actos para exigir que la sociedad invierta en cuidar y no en matar, y que en lugar de despilfarrar dinero en guerras, se destine a cubrir las necesidades de nuestras comunidades, empezando por las necesidades de las mujeres, las primeras cuidadoras de quienes todos los dems dependen. Les invitamos de nuevo a participar con nosotras en la Huelga Mundial de Mujeres uniendo nuestras actividades para el da 8 de marzo o alrededor de esa fecha. Durante los meses de enero y febrero, los grupos coordinadores de la Huelga en Espaa, Estados Unidos, Guayana, India, Inglaterra, Irlanda, Per y Uganda, asistimos al Foro Social Mundial en Caracas, que nos brind la oportunidad de conocer a organizador@s de base de todo el mundo y reunirnos como red, en el corazn de una revolucin en la cual las mujeres son punta de lanza: la revolucin venezolana. Realizamos talleres en ingls y espaol en los que se daba visibilidad no slo a los diferentes pases de la Huelga, sino tambin a los distintos sectores de base: mujeres y hombres de diferentes razas, diferentes opciones sexuales y con diferentes discapacidades; tod@s encontraron su igual en el movimiento social venezolano. Nos ha reforzado y animado la impresionante energa y determinacin de las mujeres de base que han defendido a un gobierno que invierte en cuidar, empezando por las comunidades ms pobres, y que a su vez respalda a las mujeres. El mundo empieza a reconocer el valor de la oculta contribucin de las mujeres a la sociedad, pero Venezuela va an ms lejos. El 3 de febrero, Presidente Hugo Chvez anunci que las amas de casa ms pobres recibirn un ingreso mensual equivalente al 80% del salario mnimo -372.000 bolvares, cerca de $180- en reconocimiento a su trabajo en el hogar. Tambin anunci un aumento del salario mnimo del 15% (que junto a los bonos que reciben l@s emplead@s para la comida y otras necesidades bsicas, lleva su valor a 835.350 bolvares, aproximadamente $400 mensuales), adems de aumentos en las pensiones y otros salarios bajos. Las primeras 100.000 amas de casa se beneficiarn de este ingreso a partir de junio, y otras 100.000 a partir de julio. Chvez declar que pretende hacer llegar este dinero a 500.000 mujeres. Esta medida no supone la puesta en prctica del revolucionario Artculo 88 de la constitucin, que otorga una pensin a las amas de casa en reconocimiento a la contribucin econmica y social de su trabajo no asalariado en el hogar. El Artculo 88 an est a la espera de leyes habilitantes. En lugar de esperar a que esto ocurra, Chvez ha hecho efectivo el reconocimiento del trabajo de las amas de casa recogido en el artculo 88 con la reciente legislacin que intenta sacar l@s ms pobres de la pobreza, reasignando parte del ingreso petrolero a las mujeres. Chvez ha dicho en repetidas ocasiones que las mujeres son las ms pobres, las que ms trabajan y las que tienen mayor compromiso con la revolucin. Esto es, en definitiva, un salario para el trabajo del hogar, algo que llevamos exigiendo desde 1972! Y que seguramente elevar los salarios de las mujeres en Venezuela. La primera noticia que tuvimos de esta medida lleg a travs de llamadas felicitndonos por lo que suponan que era una victoria asociada directamente con nuestro trabajo. La red de movimientos sociales de Los Altos del Estado de Miranda (Venezuela), que forma parte de la Huelga y nos acogi en Los Teques, public una declaracin aplaudiendo este dinero e instando al reconocimiento del trabajo social revolucionario como un trabajo productivo que debe ser pagado; asimismo, propona al gobierno procedimientos de seleccin de las beneficiarias y distribucin del sueldo preventivos de la corrupcin. Estamos difundiendo esta declaracin (la mandaramos aparte) y les invitamos a que tambin la difundan. Otro de los momentos sealados del viaje fue cuando conocimos a una mujer de la Organizacin Nacin P'Urhpecha en Mxico, que lleva 3 aos organizando acciones de la Huelga e informando de las actividades de mujeres en otros pases que conoca por correo electrnico, confiando que fuera todo cierto! Ha llevado la Huelga a una red nacional de mujeres que ha confirmado su participacin en la misma! Estamos seguras de que mujeres de otros pases tambin tienen planes respecto a la Huelga, y desde aqu les pedimos que nos informen sobre ellos para que podamos difundirlos. En Londres, el principal evento tendr lugar el 17 de marzo, con la presentacin del Informe sobre Venezuela - las mujeres punta de lanza de la revolucin, y discusin sobre las relaciones entre la Huelga y las mujeres y hombres organizados en Venezuela. Tambin se presentar el nuevo libro Creando una Economa Solidaria - Nora Castaeda y el Banco de Desarrollo de la Mujer de Venezuela, publicado por Crossroads Books en espaol e ingles, que ya lanzamos en Venezuela, donde recibi una gran acogida. Se trata de una recopilacin de discursos y entrevistas recientes de Nora Castaeda, presidenta del Banco que proporciona micro-crditos a mujeres con ingresos bajos y que est contribuyendo a un movimiento para ""la creacin de una economa al servicio de los seres humanos"". Adems, podr verse una pelcula sobre la resistencia contra el golpe de estado en Hait, una resistencia tambin liderada por las mujeres pero gravemente distorsionada y denigrada. El 11 de marzo, y siguiendo la gran tradicin de los funerales de Nueva Orlens, la Huelga en Los ngeles y los Consejos de Evacuad@s del Katrina celebrarn la Marcha ""Second Line"", una Asamblea de Supervivientes y Grupos de Apoyo, seguido de la Degustacin ""Sabor de Nueva Orlens"", con su gastronoma tpica. La participacin y apoyo de los hombres a nivel internacional se coordina a travs de Payday, una red multirracial de hombres. Ellos tambin se organizan con l@s insumis@s contra la labor represiva y letal de las fuerzas armadas, desde los Estados Unidos y Gran Bretaa, a Israel y Turqua. El ""reclutamiento de los pobres"" -la necesidad econmica y la promesa de la ciudadana o la residencia conducen a mucha gente, especialmente gente de color e inmigrante, a alistarse en el ejrcito- permite a que los Estados Unidos continen su ""guerra sin fin"". El rechazo del militarismo es un elemento vital del movimiento para acabar no slo con la guerra, sino tambin con la pobreza. El documental de Payday, Nos Negamos a Matar, con testimonios de personas que se niegan a torturar, violar o asesinar al servicio de las fuerzas armadas, fue emitido por la televisin estatal venezolana (subtitulada en espaol). Tambin se emiti por televisin la cuarta pelcula de la Huelga, Hablemos de poder: sexo, raza y clase en la Venezuela revolucionaria. Psalas en tu pas/ciudad. Acabamos de publicar una nueva edicin del boletn de la Huelga con noticias procedentes de toda la red de organizaciones durante el ao pasado (se puede verlo en el sitio web de la Huelga: www.globalwomenstrike.net). Como podrn comprobar, gran parte de nuestra organizacin, tanto en los pases del Sur, como, cada vez ms, en los del Norte, se ha centrado en la lucha contra la destruccin medioambiental: inundaciones y/o sequas en Guayana, India, los Estados Unidos, Uganda. Rogamos que nos hagan llegar sus noticias y fotos para que podamos difundirlas, como siempre, en nuestro sitio Web y en futuros boletines y otros informes. Si tienen direccin de correo electrnico envenosla y as reduciremos los gastos de envos postales. Poder a las hermanas, paremos el mundo para cambiarlo Selma James Coordinadora internacional de la Huelga Mundial de Mujeres Internet y correos electrnicos de la coordinacin: De la Huelga: www.globalwomenstrike.net womenstrike8m@server101.com De Payday: www.refusingtokill.net payday@payday.org Los materiales de campaas de aos anteriores estn disponibles en los siguientes idiomas: albans, alemn, amrico, rabe, aymar, bahasa Indonesia, bengal, cataln, checo, chino, coreano, creole haitiano, croata, dans, esloveno, espaol, euskara, farsi, francs, gallego, griego, gujarati, haitiano, hindi, holands, hngaro, italiano, japons, kurdo, lingala, luo, luganda, macedonio, malayo, noruego, oriya, panjabi, polaco, portugus, rumano, ruso, serbio, shona, singals, somal, sueco, suahili, tagalo, tamil, tai, tigrinya, turco, twi, urdu. Necesitamos colaborador@s para traducir los materiales de este ao, si puedes ayudarnos, ponte en contacto con nosotras cuanto antes. ************************************************************ LAS DEMANDAS DE LA HUELGA: *Qu se pague todo el trabajo de cuidar de la gente -- en salarios, pensiones, tierra y otros recursos. Qu es ms valioso que criar nias/os y cuidar de los dems? Qu se invierta en la vida y el bienestar, no en presupuestos militares y prisiones. *Igualdad salarial para todas y todos, mujeres y hombres, en el mercado global. *Seguridad alimentaria para todas y todos, empezando con las madres durante el amamantamiento. *Permisos de maternidad y descansos para amamantar pagados. No ms penalizaciones por ser mujeres. *Qu se acabe el robo de la ""deuda externa"" que recae ms duramente sobre las mujeres y nias. No debemos nada, se nos debe a nosotras. *Acceso a agua potable, sanidad, vivienda, transporte, alfabetizacin. *Tecnologa y energa no contaminantes que reduzcan nuestras horas de trabajo. Todas y todos necesitamos cocinas, frigorficos, lavadoras, ordenadores, y tiempo libre. *Proteccin y asilo contra toda violencia y persecucin, incluidas las de los propios familiares y la gente en posiciones de poder. *Libertad de movimiento. El capital viaja libremente, por qu no la gente?"
20060307 telephone Gov. of Vermont "Uprate of Vernon reactor was stopped on 3/6, perhaps permanently, because of excessive vibrations in cracked chamber. Rouse citizens to phone the Gov. of Vermont & as many other reps. as possible to shut down the reactor. Gov.'s number: 1-800-649-6825. Go to Vermontguardian.com for updates."
20060305 """Active Nonviolence: An Orientation & Training,"" Greenfield, MA" """Active Nonviolence: An Orientation & Training"" will be offered Sunday, March 5 from 1-5 pm. Please register by phone now. 413-773-7427. Traprock Peace Center's first Executive Director, Randy Kehler of Colrain offers this, assisted by the Center's current staff. Consider historic examples; participate in discussion and role plays that invite creative response to violence, at Second Congregational Church, beside Town Hall in Greenfield, MA. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Consider strategies to address violence on the street, during the social upheaval of an EVACUATION, or in other social settings. Reference materials, video resources, and snacks will be available. Donations to Traprock Peace Center support this training, (.) Are you a conscientious objector? If a military draft were announced, your notes on a training can support filing your claim for C.O. status. Men or women, mechanics, or language, computer or healthcare specialists could be drafted on short notice. What are our best responses to violence? ... Explore you options. Back to home page ... http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20060305 James Green: The Haymarket Bombing - South Hadley "Wednesday April 5 JAMES GREEN: THE HAYMARKET BOMBING 7pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. http://www.odysseybks.com/directions.html. James Green, professor of labor history at UMass Boston, read from his new book, Death in the Haymarket: A Story of Chicago, the First Labor Movement, and the Bombing that Divided Gilded Age America. Co-sponsored by Western Massachusetts Jobs with Justice and the UMass Amherst Labor Center. On May 4, 1886, a bomb exploded at a Chicago labor rally, wounding dozens of policemen, seven of whom eventually died. Coming in the midst of the largest national strike Americans had ever seen, the bombing created mass hysteria and led to a sensational trial, which culminated in four controversial executions. The trial seized headlines across the country, created the nations first red scare and dealt a blow to the labor movement from which it would take decades to recover. To re-create this tempestuous moment in American social history, James Green recounts the rise of the first great labor movement in the wake of the Civil War and brings to life the epic twenty-year battle for the eight-hour workday. He shows how the movement overcame numerous setbacks to orchestrate a series of strikes that swept the country in 1886, positioning the unions for a hard-won victory on the eve of the Haymarket tragedy."
20060305 Film showing and discussion "Romero: Twenty Five Years by Luis Alvarenga. Last in a film series ""Called to Action?"" this film explores the life and legacy of Archbishop Oscar Romero and his impact on the people of El Salvador today and in particular the life of one exiled former news reporter and activist. Sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee of First Congregational UCC of Amherst, at 165 Main Street, Amherst, in lounge."
20060303 Film: The Motorcycle Diaries "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: The Motorcycle Diaries (2004, 128 min, Spanish with English Subtitles) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org This movie is a dramatized account of how Che Guevara became one of the foremost revolutionary leaders of the 20th Century. In 1952, Ernesto Gevara was a 23 year old medical student. Almost finished with his training, he leaves his upper-middle class home in Buenos Aires to go on a road trip with family friend Alberto, a biochemist. The two ride off on Albertos temperamental motorcycle to fulfill a restless dream they share: to explore Latin America. The ambitious route takes them through the Andes, along the coast of Chile, across the Atacama Desert and into the Peruvian Amazon. During the course of their eight-month adventure they begin to see a different Latin America in the people they meet on the road. The diverse geography they encounter begins to reflect their own shifting perspectives. As they arrive at a leper colony in the Peruvian Amazon, the two begin to question the value of progress as defined by economic systems that leave so many people beyond their reach. The experience of the colony awakened in them the men they later became by defining the ethical and political journey they later took in their lives. These were the beginnings of what became a lifelong passion for justice, a drive to improve the conditions of the world around them. One returned to his work in science with a renewed sense of purpose. The other, Che, went on to become one of the most important revolutionary leaders of the 20th century. Whatever you think of Castros Cuba, pro or con, The Motorcycle Diaries helps us understand the conditions that helped form Che, one of the modern Cubas founding fathers. ""At the risk of sounding ridiculous, let me say that the true revolutionary is guided by feelings of love."" Che Guevara Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.motorcyclediariesmovie.com"
20060302 Vermont Says 'NO' to the Vernon Nuclear Uprate: Numbers to Call: "Thurs, 02 Mar 2006 23:30 Subject: Nuclear Free Vermont: From: ""Jeff and Ruth Unsicker"" jeff.unsicker@svcable.net UPRATE UPDATE Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee announced today they plan to begin increased power production right away, following the announcement today of approval by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NRC. They still don't have VERMONT approval. The Public Service Board has NOT given final approval, but only conditional approval. The Public Service Board has not issued a ""Certificate of Public Good"", which is necessary before ENVY can legally increase power. WHAT TO DO: CALL THE VT GOVERNOR: 802-828-3333. toll-free in Vermont: 1-800-649-6825 CALL ATTORNEY GENERAL WILLIAM SORRELL: (802) 828-3171 CALL SCUDDER PARKER: (802) 223-4848 CALL PETER WELCH: (802) 828-2228 CALL THE PUBLIC SERVICE BOARD: (802) 828-2358 Tell them what you think of ENVY running rough shod over Vermont law. Tell them to take action now to stop ENVY!"
20060301 "NRC Public Meeting on 20-year Extension, Brattleboro, 7pm" "What:: NRC Meeting on 20 year Reqest When: Wednesday March 1, 7:00 PM Where: Latchis Theater, 50 Main St, Brattleboro VT Come meet thoughtful neighbors at the beautiful old theater in downtown Brattleboro. The NRC will describe their process for response to Entergy Nuclear's request to permit 20 years beyond 2012, of continued production of wastes. The Vermont Yankee reactor began operations in With questions from the public. What's our regulatory process for response to Entergy Nuclear's greed. NRC, Nuclear Regulatory Commission? NRC, No Real Concern? NRC, perhaps our Nation's Real Criminals. The Vernon Reactor supplies only 5% of New England's electricity. Can you reduce electrical consumption by 5, 15, or 50%? Please join the Vernon Tea Party, as we *dump nuclear electricity back into the grid, *delay payment of electrical bills if Entergy Nuclear increases risks of a melt-down *Sit with your cup of tea by the phone, with your lights down low, to find 2 people who will find 2 people, to rouse ourselves and refuse conditions that could lead to a permanent evacuation of our homes, schools, businesses. Please come to Brattleboro. March 1, NRC hearing, Latchis Theater March 27, Three Mile Island Anniversary (noon?) Entergy Headquarters, 91 to Exit 3, north on Rt 5 or Putney Road, right at a light onto Old Ferry Road. April 26, 2006, Chernobyl Disaster, 20th anniversary Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 Sunny Miller, 413-773-7427 http://www.grassrootspeace.org -------------------------------------- Underlying other news of the day this question remains: What wouldn't you do to prevent a melt-down? in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20060301 "Eyes on the Prize, V & VI" "March 1: Eyes on the Prize: Mississippi : Is This America ? and Bridge to Freedom Mississippi : Is This America ? - In 1961, Mississippi became a testing ground for constitutional principles as the civil rights movement concentrated its energies on the right to vote in this state. This program focuses on the extraordinary personal risks faced by ordinary citizens as they assumed responsibility for social change, particularly in the 1962-1964 voting rights campaign. By 1964, conflicts between movement leaders and liberals became apparent as the newly formed Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party challenged the Democratic Party Convention in Atlantic City . Bridge to Freedom - Ten years after Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat to a white man and 11 years after the decree that ""separate but equal"" was unconstitutional, millions had joined the fight, and thousands of blacks and whites came together to march 50 miles for freedom in Selma, AL. This program highlights this historic march as the last great gathering of the Southern-based movement and provides an opportunity to examine the gains made by the civil rights protests. These films, from the famous Eyes on the Prize TV series (produced for PBS and winner of 22 awards and 2 Emmys) will be shown in the theater of the Keefe Campus Center on the campus of Amherst College. Accessible location. Free. For more information: http://justiceandpeace.net/films.htm ."
20060301 College Not Combat - Stand up to Military Recruiters & End the War in Iraq! - Ne "College Not Combat! Stand Up To Military Recruiters & The War In Iraq! Wed. March 1, 7pm Synagogue for the Arts 49 White Street (directions below) The war and occupation of Iraq is approaching its third anniversary on March 18th. As the death toll and the destruction continue to mount, a majority of Americans have turned against the war. At this important juncture it's vital that anti war activists seize the opportunity to translate the growing disgust with the war into action and organization. Join us to hear how activists in San Francisco successfully organized to pass a resolution in November, opposing military recruitment in their schools, and how New Yorkers can mobilize against the war in Iraq and stop recruitment in our schools. Moderated by: Mitch Jeserich - News Editor of Pacifica's Wake Up Call with Deepa Fernandes on WBAI. Guest Speakers: Todd Chretien- Todd Chretien is running for Senate on the Green Party ticket in San Fransisco against Sen. Diane Fienstein. He is the co-author of the successful ballot measure to kick military recruiters out of the schools in San Fransisco and appeared on ""The O' Reilly Factor"" to defend the victory. He is a member of the California Green Party and the International Socialist Organization. www.collegenotcombat.org, www.todd4senate.org, www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,175627,00.html Kari Kokka- Kari Kokka is a teacher at Vanguard High School which has 100% of its students ""opted out"" of being contacted by military recruiters. She works with NYCoRE/ UFTers To Stop The War to bring together high school students and teachers involved in counter recruitment work in the city. Jim Murphy- Jim Murphy is a leading voice in the counter recruitment movement, working closely with students, teachers, parents and veterans. He is a member of Veterans for Peace ( www.veteransforpeace.net ) Annabel Palma, member of New York City Council, former 1199 organizer, co-sponsor of bill to stop military recruitment in New York schools. Benjamin Eagle-Staton, BMCC Muslim Student Association Michael Harmon, Iraqi Veterans Against the War (www.ivaw.net) Roxanne Haji-Aghajani, Hunter College Campus Antiwar Network (www.campusantiwar.net) Wed. March 1 at 7:00 pm Synagogue for the Arts 49 White St. (between Church and Broadway, 3 blocks south of Canal A/C/E/1/2/3/ to Chambers St.) Contact Afsaneh @ 917-692-4713 or collegenotcombatnyc@yahoo.com for info or to endorse Sponsored and endorsed by: Campus Anti War Network, Coney Island Avenue Project, Educators To Stop The War, International Socialist Organization, Iraqi Veterans Against the War - NYC, New York Collective Of Radical Educators, Green Party, West Queens Greens, Military Project, New York City Labor Against The War, Prospect Lefferts Voice For Peace, Queens Anti War Comittee, Solidarity, Sunnyside Woodside Peace, Troops Out Now Coalition, UFTers To Stop The War Brief summary of ""College not Combat"" Bay Area victory On November 8th 2005, the voters of San Fransisco voted to support a resolution that made it the first city in the nation to go on record as opposing the presence of military recruiters in public schools. The resolution demands that city policy discourage the presence of recruiters and support alternatives to the military, such as college scholarships and job training. For more info on the resolution go to: www.collegenotcombat.org"
20060228 "National Call-In Day, Not One Penny More for War!" "As a proud member of the United for Peace and Justice Coalition we urge you to support the national call in day to stop the war funding supplemental. Not One Penny More for War! http://www.unitedforpeace.org/ National Call-In Day Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Call Congress: 202-224-3121 ### END ### Peter Lems American Friends Service Committee 1501 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102 Tel: 215/241-7170 / Fax:215/241-7177 http://www.afsc.org/human-face/default.htm"
20060226 March and Rally against VT Yankee - Sunday February 26 "New England Coalition VT . NH . ME . MA . RI . CT . NY - POST OFFICE BOX 545, BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT o5302 on Nuclear Pollution New England Coalition Alert Forwarded from Citizens Awareness Network: March and Rally against VT Yankee Sunday February 26: 12:30 pm gather at the Brattleboro Co-op parking lot (but park elsewhere) 1:00 walk to Entergy Headquarters on Old Ferry Rd. Demonstrate our commitment to dismantle the nuke and convert to green power. New England Coalition (NEC) has advocated for safe energy alternatives to nuclear power since 1971. In service of that mission we utilize email correspondence from time to time."
20060223 Public Meeting: Muslims are Right to Be Angry! - Northampton "Public Meeting: Muslims are Right to Be Angry! And you should be too... It?s a question of racism?not of free speech! The controversy over a Danish newspaper?s caricatures of Mohammed has highlighted the climate of Islamaphobia and anti-immigrant scapegoating in Europe and the US. This controversy didn?t start with the cartoons. It was triggered by years of political campaigns against immigrants in Denmark and across Europe, and by the Bush?s open-ended ?war on terror? that is portrayed as a ?crusade? against Muslims who ?hate our freedoms.? The media portrays the cartoon controversy as one of freedom of speech, playing up racist stereotypes of Muslims as intellectually backward and violent. Somehow the deaths of well over 100,000 Iraqis as a result of the US invasion and Washington?s support for monarchs and dictators across the US are seen as irrelevant to the protests over the cartoons . Instead, politicians and pundits alike are using the spectre of an irrational and violent Islam as an unstated but unmistakable justification for war and occupation in Iraq and Afghanistan?and in the future, possibly Iran. Join us for a talk and discussion about the real issues driving the current protests and what we can do to defend civil rights for Arabs and Muslims here in the US. All are welcome at this meeting. DATE: Thursday, February 23, 2006, at 7PM PLACE: The Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton. (behind the Woodstar Caf) For more information, please call 413-303-1385 or email contact@isowmass.org. Read our newspaper at socialistworker.org Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization Read more at http://socialistworker.org/2006-1/576/576_05_RacistCrusade.shtml"
20060222 Constitution Vigil "Support the Bill of Rights. Protest illegal searches and wire taps. Greenfield City Common @ 5 PM on Wednesday, 22 February '06. Make signs. Contact Mark @ 774-2686 or call Traprock."
20060222 "Eyes on the Prize, III & IV" "February 22: Eyes on the Prize: Ain't Scared of Your Jails and No Easy Walk Ain't Scared of Your Jails -In 1960, large numbers of college students and young people began to get involved in the black freedom struggle. The focus of black protest changed from legal battles to personal and group challenges against racial inequities. This program focuses on four related stories: the lunch counter sit-ins of 1960; the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC); the impact of the movement on the 1960 presidential campaign; and the freedom rides of 1961. No Easy Walk - In Albany , GA , the Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, strategy of nonviolence was tested by Police Chief Laurie Pritchett. In Birmingham , AL , schoolchildren filled the city's jails after they marched against Bull Connor's fire hoses. In the nation's capital, marchers captured national and international attention. This program places the civil rights phenomenon in a broad historical context, describing the growing commitment of activists to nonviolent tactics. In the period between 1962 and 1966, the civil rights struggle became a ""mass movement."" These films, from the famous Eyes on the Prize TV series (produced for PBS and winner of 22 awards and 2 Emmys) will be shown in the theater of the Keefe Campus Center on the campus of Amherst College. Accessible location. Free. For more information: http://justiceandpeace.net/films.htm ."
20060221 """Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" wtih Ray Shadis, Jones Library, Amherst" "Feb. 21, Tuesday, 7 PM, Jones Library, Amherst, see the video, ""Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" featuring Ray Shadis of Maine, representing the New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution. Shadis explains the difference between a thorough inspection that resulted in the closure of the Maine reactor, and the cursory inspection done at the oldest nuclear reactor in New England, in Vernon, just 25 miles from Amherst. He describes Entergy's efforts to increase revenues by $20 million annually. Discussion follows concerning ongoing radioactive releases, local assessment of contamination levels, the lack of radiation monitoring in western Massachusetts, past failures at the Vernon reactor and the enormous hardships of an evacuation under F.E.M.A. Speakers are available. For more information see www.grassrootspeace.org or call Traprock Peace Center, 413-773-7427."
20060221 "Surviving the Vernon Reactor, video + discussion, Amherst" "------------------------------------------------ 'Your phone call could be the tipping point.' ------------------------------------------------ See ""Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" Feb. 21, Tuesday, 7 PM downstairs, Jones Library, Amherst. Nuclear Concerns and Responses Increasing RAISE YOUR QUESTIONS with REPS & MEDIA! Entergy Nuclear is pressing for an increase in power production that could increase revenues to this multi-billion dollar corporation by $20 million. The Vermont Guardian reported that on Jan. 23 William Irwin notified the Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission that increasing electrical output by using more highly radioactive fuel could raise radioactive exposures to the public 24% above levels permitted in Vermont. Entergy asked for and got permission to recalculate and reduce their releases as noted on paper. Citing the variability of background radiation, they asked permission to multiplying their stack levels by (.71). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC = NO Real Concern) has essentially allowed Entergy to count their radiation first and then count background as the excessive amount of radiation. Evidently the NRC thinks we've forgotten our will to be free of oppressive government, hoping that the mantle of science and bureaucracy will serve like the mantle of king, protecting the financial privileges of a few at the expense of many. On January 31, ten days of technical hearings began on proposals to store high level radioactive waste in the cheapest dry casks available, for an undetermined length of time, on the shores of the Connecticut River. This site was previously found to be inadequate for storage of low-level radioactive waste. The New England Coalition on Nuclear Pollution anticipated costs of approximately $250,000 to take legal action in the public interest. Meanwhile, in court charges of trespass were dropped for two waves of citizen action in November and December, when Massachusetts residents spoke up at the Entergy offices on a wide variety of concerns, including a whole host of health effects, ranging from miscarriage and thyroid malfunction to cancers, immune dysfunction and heart disease. Demonstrations that Traprock Peace Center and the Citizens Awareness Network have helped neighbors organize brought out 50 people in November, 50 in December, over 100 in January. An additional action on a cold Saturday in December, called by a Vermont neighbor brought out about 25 people. Shall we come on strong with 200+ in February? Regarding mounting demonstrations in Feb. March and April, please call 413 773-7427. Last night we showed the video, ""Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" featuring the amazing Ray Shadis, of the New England Coalition who spoke at our Human Rights Day Conference by the same name. We were thrilled to meet a PhD student studying the measurement of radiation. Janet Massucci and Storm edited this important expose, and it we're sending it to area cable TV stations. (Concord, Boston, Beverly, where are you on this issue? Too close for comfort, when the wind blows at 50 miles per hour!) Thanks for financial support to organize such conferences, reproduce videos and mail them, and thanks to Pat and Tex LaMountain, Barry Higgins, and Annie Hassett for the music that made our time together marvelous, as well as important. Thanks to local media like the Montague Reporter, Vermont Guardian, www.vermontguardian.com and cable and radio stations and hosts discussing these issues. News about a melt-down would air on YOUR radio station--how about news on preventing a melt-down. Your phone call could be the tipping point. WHATEVER YOUR QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM. (Thanks for speaking up. Can we meet about this?) (Why isn't the MA Dept of Health monitoring radiation levels?) (Could increasing output exceed radiation exposure limits?) John Olver, 413-532-7010 Richard Neal, 413-785 0325 James McGovern, 508-831-7356 Barney Frank, 617-332-3920 Martin Meehan, 978-459-0101 John Tierney, 978-531-1669 Edward Markey, 781-396-2900 Michael Capuano, 617-621-428-6208 Stephen Lynch, 617-428-2000 William Delahunt, 617-770-3700 The Recorder, 413-772-0261 The Republican, Etc. all media easy to find in the yellow pages under newspapers, radio stations and television stations. Today our 'Vernon Tea Party' continues. I sit with my cup of tea and call the media, call my representatives, and call my neighbors asking questions and wishing one another well. Rather than dumping tea, I am dumping my nuclear energy back into the grid. The lights are off. I have on two lovely sweaters, and the water is boiling on the wood stove, not the electric one. We hold these truths to be self-evident ... you'll want to speak out or sing out about overcoming the threat of a melt-down in New England. It feels good to speak up! For sooner or later ... DIRECTIONS TO ENTERGY HEADQUARTERS: From US91 Exit 3, head north at the little rotary onto Route 5. Proceed to the light at Old Ferry Road. Turn right. Entergy Nuclear is about half a mile down on the right. Ice or snow can make this outdoor location inaccessible to any in wheelchairs or using walkers ... of course an evacuation would be worse."
20060218 Memorial for Gregory Levey/Community gathering to end war "Memorial for Gregory Levey & Community Gathering to end the US war in Iraq Fifteen years ago on Presidents Day, February 18, 1991, Gregory Levey took his life in a public act against the Gulf War. He wrote PEACE on a placard, set an American flag on fire and then immolated himself on the Amherst town common. Today, we remain trapped in the same war Greg resisted fifteen years ago. Millions more are dead (a continuous US-led war and a dozen years of US-led economic sanctions). The same regime is in the White House. We gather to remember Gregs life, his death, and to recommit ourselves to ending this brutal war. Location: Amherst Town Common (lower/south common) Schedule: February 18, 2006 1:45pm: gather for prayers and drumming led by the Nipponzan Myohogi Peace Pagoda 1:53pm to 1:58pm: silence to remember Greg at the time of his death 1:58pm to 3:00pm: prayers and drumming led by the Nipponzan Myohogi Peace Pagoda 3:00pm to 4:00pm: community circle with memorial and speak out against the war 4:00pm to 4:30pm: candlelight vigil"
20060218 Memorial for Gregory Levey/Gathering to end the war "Fifteen years ago on Presidents Day, February 18, 1991, Gregory Levey took his life in a public act against the Gulf War. He wrote PEACE on a placard, set an American flag on fire and then immolated himself on the Amherst town common. Today, we remain trapped in the same war Greg resisted fifteen years ago. Millions more are dead (a continuous US-led war and a dozen years of US-led economic sanctions). The same regime is in the White House. We gather to remember Gregs life, his death, and to recommit ourselves to ending this brutal war. Location: Amherst Town Common (lower/south common) Schedule: February 18, 2006 1:45pm: gather for prayers and drumming led by the Nipponzan Myohogi Peace Pagoda 1:53pm to 1:58pm: silence to remember Greg at the time of his death 1:58pm to 3:00pm: prayers and drumming led by the Nipponzan Myohogi Peace Pagoda 3:00pm to 4:00pm: community circle with memorial and speak out against the war 4:00pm to 4:30pm: candlelight vigil"
20060217 Film: Afghan Massacre: The Convoy of Death "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Afghan Massacre: The Convoy of Death (2003, 50 min) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org This is the story of thousands of prisoners who surrendered to the US militarys Afghan allies after the siege of Kunduz. According to eyewitnesses, some three thousand of the prisoners were forced into sealed containers and loaded onto trucks for transport to Sheberghan prison. Eyewitnesses say when the prisoners began shouting for air, U.S.-allied Afghan soldiers fired directly into the truck, killing many of them. The rest suffered through an appalling road trip lasting up to four days, so thirsty they clawed at the skin of their fellow prisoners as they licked perspiration and even drank blood from open wounds. Witnesses say that when the trucks arrived and soldiers opened the containers, most of the people inside were dead. They also say US Special Forces re-directed the containers carrying the living and dead into the desert and stood by as survivors were shot and buried. Now, up to three thousand bodies lie buried in a mass grave. The film has sent shockwaves around the world. It has been broadcast on national television in Britain, Germany, Italy and Australia. It has been screened by the European parliament. It has outraged human rights groups and international human rights lawyers. They are calling for investigation into whether U.S. Special Forces are guilty of war crimes. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.acftv.com/archive/article.asp?archive_id=1"
20060216 """PEAK OIL"" Fact or Fiction?" """PEAK OIL"" Fact or Fiction? Under the justification of ""Peak Oil,"" transportation, food, and heating prices are rising. The ""experts"" who say that there is an imminent global oil shortage are oil industry-linked. They call, ultimately, for a mass reduction in human population. Michael Lynch, an internationally-renowned oil economist, disputes such a eugenics plan and says that the ""Peak Oil"" crowd is lying about oil reserves. See for yourself: Michael Lynch: the Peak Oil Scam Thursday, Feb. 16, 7:00 pm West Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall Hampshire College info: contact Adam Hurter, ahurter@wesleyan.edu"
20060215 "film: Eyes on the Prize I,II" "Eyes on the Prize is the most comprehensive television documentary ever produced on the American civil rights movement and its most vivid portrayal. Awakenings - This program concentrates on the period from 1954 to 1956, highlighting the events that began the modern black freedom struggle. Prior to 1954, racism was rationalized under a ""separate but equal"" doctrine. It was during this time that existing organizations, local leaders and ordinary citizens became involved in the black freedom struggle. The lynching in Mississippi of 14-year-old Emmett Till led to a trial that caught the attention of the national news media. The personal courage of Rosa Parks triggered the 1955-1956 Montgomery, AL, bus boycott. Fighting back - Public schools became a battlefield when blacks rejected the notion of ""separate but equal"" education. This episode explores the critical 1954 Supreme Court BROWN vs. BOARD OF EDUCATION OF TOPEKA decision; the story of nine black teenagers who integrated Little Rock's Central High School in 1957; and James Meredith's enrollment at the University of Mississippi in 1962. The program identifies the national organizations involved in the struggle to integrate schools and how they affected the freedom struggle. Location: Keefe Campus Center theater, Amherst College. For more info: http://justiceandpeace.net/films.htm"
20060214 "Donor Appreciation Night, 6PM at Traprock" "Feb. 14 - Donor Appreciation Night, #1 in 2006. Tuesday 6 PM Soup, salad, stories and Chocolate! So many stories of big-hearted love! Sandra Boston shares stories from New Orleans by the wood stove at Traprock. She traveled to join a western Mass contingent pitching in to repair the devastation through a storm center organized at a Methodist Church. Other donors are back from London and the mid-west with news of the peace movement from yonder. Meet neighbors who give heart and soul, bread and butter for the sake of peace. RSVP - Limit, first 14 responders (plus confirmed volunteers.) 773-7427. Please leave your number at the beginning of your message. Thanks!"
20060213 Film Showing "The Peace Patriots, a film by Robbie Leppzer will be shown at First Congregational Church, UCC, 165 Main Street in Amherst. Discussion will follow. Sponsored by Peace and Justice committee of the church. The story of people living in Western Massachusetts who opposed the war in Iraq. The film follows a diverse group of individuals, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including teenagers, college students, war veterans, clergy and community activists. Free and open to the public."
20060212 "??Want Kathy Kelly to join you in a Speak-Out at Entergy Nuclear, Brattleboro??" "------------------------------------------------ 'Your phone call, your presence of mind could be the tipping point.' ------------------------------------------------ See ""Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" RAISE YOUR QUESTIONS with REPS & MEDIA! Then call us if you want Kathy Kelly to join in a speak out and Entergy Headquarters in Brattleboro. HIGHER RADIATION EXPOSURES, BEYOND LEGAL LIMITS PROPOSED. Entergy Nuclear is pressing for an increase in power production that could increase revenues to this multi-billion dollar corporation by $20 million annually. The Vermont Guardian http://vermontguardian.com has reported that on Jan. 23, 2006 William Irwin notified the Executive Director of the Windham Regional Commission that increasing electrical output by using more highly radioactive fuel could raise radioactive exposures to the public 24% above levels permitted in Vermont. Exposure could increase because Entergy asked for and got permission to recalculate and reduce their releases as noted on paper. Citing the variability of background radiation, they asked permission to multiplying their stack levels by (.71). The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC = NO Real Concern) has essentially allowed Entergy to count their radiation first and then count background as the excessive amount of radiation. Evidently the NRC thinks we've forgotten our long-held determiation to be free of oppressive government, hoping that the mantle of science and bureaucracy will serve like the mantle of a king, protecting the financial privileges of a few at the expense of many. On January 31, ten days of technical hearings began on proposals to store high level radioactive waste in the cheapest dry casks available, for an undetermined length of time, on the shores of the Connecticut River. This site was previously found to be inadequate for storage of low-level radioactive waste. Legal action could cost a willing public approximately $250,000. Meanwhile, in Windham County District Court charges of trespass were dropped for two waves of citizen action in November and December, when Massachusetts residents spoke up at the Entergy offices on a wide variety of concerns, including a whole host of health effects, ranging from miscarriage and thyroid malfunction to cancers, immune dysfunction and heart disease. Demonstrations that Traprock Peace Center and the Citizens Awareness Network have helped neighbors organize brought out 50 people in November, 50 in December, over 100 in January on the Martin Luther King holiday. An additional action on a cold Saturday in December, called by a Vermont neighbor brought out about 25 people. Shall we come on strong with 200+ in February? To help build growing numbers in Feb. March and April, please call us at 413-773-7427. On Feb 2 in Amherst Traprock showed the video, ""Surviving the Vernon Reactor"" featuring the amazing Ray Shadis, of the New England Coalition who spoke at our Human Rights Day Conference by the same name. We were thrilled to meet a PhD student studying the measurement of radiation. Janet Massucci and Storm edited this important expose, and it we're sending it to area cable TV stations. (Concord, Boston, Beverly, Keene, where are you on this issue? Too close for comfort, when the wind blows at 50 miles per hour!) Thanks for financial support to organize such conferences, reproduce videos and mail them, and thanks to Pat and Tex LaMountain, Barry Higgins, and Annie Hassett for the music that made our time together marvelous, as well as important. Thanks to local media like the Montague Reporter, Vermont Guardian, <http://www.vermontguardian.com>, cable stations, and talk-show callers and hosts for discussing these issues. News about a melt-down would air on YOUR radio station--how about news on preventing a melt-down. Your phone call could be the tipping point. WHATEVER YOUR QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM. (Thanks for speaking up. Can we meet about this?) (Why isn't the MA Dept of Health monitoring radiation levels?) (Could increasing output exceed radiation exposure limits?) John Olver, 413-532-7010 Richard Neal, 413-785 0325 James McGovern, 508-831-7356 Barney Frank, 617-332-3920 Martin Meehan, 978-459-0101 John Tierney, 978-531-1669 Edward Markey, 781-396-2900 Michael Capuano, 617-621-428-6208 Stephen Lynch, 617-428-2000 William Delahunt, 617-770-3700 The Recorder, 413-772-0261 The Republican, Etc. all media easy to find in the yellow pages under newspapers, radio stations and television stations. Today our 'Vernon Tea Party' continues. I sit with my cup of tea and call the media, call representatives, and call my neighbors asking questions as we wish one another well. Rather than dumping tea, I am dumping my nuclear energy back into the grid. The lights are off. I have on two lovely sweaters, and the water is boiling on the wood stove, not the electric one. We hold these truths to be self-evident ... Sooner or later you'll want to come stand, shout or sing out about overcoming the threat of a melt-down, because It feels good to speak up, and because each thoughtful voice encourages others. For now or later ... DIRECTIONS TO ENTERGY HEADQUARTERS: From US91 Exit 3, head north at the little rotary onto Route 5. Proceed to the light at Old Ferry Road. Turn right. Entergy Nuclear is about half a mile down on the right. Ice or snow can make this outdoor location inaccessible to any in wheelchairs or using walkers ... of course an evacuation would be worse. ---------------------------------------------------------- Kathy Kelly Bio: Kelly has taught in Chicago area community colleges and high schools since 1974. From 1980 1986 she taught at St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL ). She is active with the Catholic Worker movement and, as a pacifist and war tax refuser, has refused payment of all Federal income tax for 25 years. Like Gandhi and King, Kelly has spent time in jail. In 1988 she was sentenced to one year in prison for planting corn on nuclear missile silo sites and served nine months in Lexington, KY's maximum security prison. During the first two weeks of the Gulf War, she was part of a peace encampment on the Iraq-Saudi border called the Gulf Peace Team. Following evacuation to Amman, Jordan, (February 4, 1991), team members stayed in the region for the next six months to help coordinate medical relief convoys and study teams. Kelly helped organize and participated in nonviolent direct action teams in Haiti (summer of 1994), Bosnia (August, 1993, December, 1992) and Iraq (Gulf Peace Team, 1991). In April of 2002, she was among the first internationals to visit the Jenin camp in the Occupied West Bank. In the spring of 2004, she served three months at Pekin federal prison for crossing the line as part of an ongoing effort to close an army military combat training school at Fort Benning, GA. EDUCATION: * B.A. Loyola University at Chicago 1974 * Masters in Religious Education, Chicago Theological Seminary; part of a consortium of schools which included the Jesuit School of Theology at Chicago where Kelly took courses each quarter EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTOR: War and Peace in the Gulf Cornerstone Press April 2001 CONTRIBUTOR: Iraq Under Siege Edited by Anthony Arnove 2000 Live from Palestine Edited by Nancy Stohlman and Laurieann Aladin 2003 ARTICLES, ESSAYS AND INTERVIEWS PRINTED IN: America, The National Catholic Reporter, Columbia Journal of International Affairs, The Link, Fellowship of Reconciliation Magazine, Lapis Magazine, The Jordan Times, The Washington Report on the Middle East, The Capitol Times, MERIP Magazine, Satya Magazine, Hope Magazine, Common Dreams website, Counterpunch Website, Electroniciraq.net website, Voices In The Wilderness website, Antiwar.Com website and the Traprock Peace Center website, <www.grassrootspeace.org>. AWARDS: * Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace Award, 1998 * Newberry Library Free Speech Award, 1998 * Detroit City Council Testimonial Resolution commending humanitarian efforts, February 1999 * Robert O. Cooper Fellowship in Peace and Justice Award, Southern Methodist University March 1999 * University of the Incarnate Word Distinguished Speaker Award March 1999 * California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for Founding of Voices in the Wilderness November 1999 * Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award, 1999 * Consortium on Peace Research and Development Social Courage Award, 1999 * Dan Berrigan Award, DePaul University 1999 * Office of the Americas Peace and Justice Award November 1999 * International Fellowship of Reconciliation Pfeiffer Peace Award, February 2000 * Nobel Peace Prize Nominee with Denis Halliday 2000 * Arab American Anti Discrimination Committee Humanitarian Award June 2000 * Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2001 * Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan Appreciation Award for Dedication in Lifting Sanctions Against Iraq 7/ 2001 * Newberry Library 1st place orator Bughouse Square Debates August 2001 * Life for Relief and Development Humanitarian Services Award September 2001 * Global Exchange International Womens Rights Awardee May 2003 * Archbishop Oscar Romero Award, Mercyhurst College March 2003 * Nobel Peace prize Nominee, with Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Call to Action Leadership Award, with Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Thomas Merton Center Award, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 * Adela Dwyer St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award, Villanova University, Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * William Scarlett Award from The Witness, Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Association of Chicago Priests, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Common Ground Award with Voices in the Wilderness 2004 * First Annual Award for Justice, Religious Orders Partnership given to Kathy Kelly and Voices in the Wilderness * Cranbrook Peace Foundation Annual Peace Award 2004 * Houston Peace and Justice Center National Peacemaker Award * Peace Seeker of the Year 2005, Montana Peace Seekers Network * Doctor of Theology honoris causa from Chicago Theological Seminary awarded May 14, 2005 * Honorary degree awarded from Lewis University, May 15, 2005 ### Best regards, Sunny Sunny Miller, Executive Director, 413-773-7427 Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 http://www.grassrootspeace.org -------------------------------------- What wouldn't you do to prevent a melt-down? Truth matters - Labors matter - Gifts matter in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20060212 Kathy Kelly Speaks at Amherst Peace Vigil "On Sunday Feb. 12, at noon, Kelly will speak at the Amherst Peace Vigil. Additional appearances at area schools and faith communities are expected. For more information on Kathy Kelly's appearances in western Mass, see www.grassrootspeace.org or call Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427."
20060211 Kathy Kelly at the Greenfield Peace Vigil "Kathy Kelly of Voices for Creative Nonviolence, http://wwwVCNV.org joins the Greenfield Peace Vigil this Saturday, February 11. Thanks to vigilers who keep this vigil every week, greeting passersby with a peace message. Thanks to Traprock donors for supporting her travel from Chicago. Each contribution makes a difference. Vigils are every Saturday, 11-12:00 at the centers of Greenfield and Northampton."
20060211 "Nobel Peace Nominee Kathy Kelly, Pot-luch Lunch at Noon, Discussion 1PM, Greenfi" "*** KATHY KELLY, Nobel Peace Nominee to Speak *** Saturday, Feb. 11, at noon please help Traprock Peace Center of Deerfield welcome Kathy Kelly, of Chicago, Illinois, to a pot-luck feast at the Second Congregational Church. Singing follows lunch. Or join us at 1pm when Kathy Kelly speaks on ""Action in Beloved Community."" Discuss with neighbors what we can do to end an illegal war and occupation. Kelly is 53 and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize. She is passionate and inspiring woman who has worked worldwide as a peace worker in several war zones, and was a co-founder of Voices in the Wilderness, a campaign to end UN/US sanctions against Iraq. Kathy Kelly has been to Iraq twenty-two times since January 1996, when the campaign began and stayed during the bombing of March, 2003. For bringing medicine and toys to Iraq she and other campaign members faced a proposed $163,000 penalty for the organization, were threatened with 12 years in prison, and eventually fined $20,000, a sum which theyve refused to pay. Voices in the Wilderness organized 70 delegations to visit Iraq in the period between 1996 and the beginning of the Operation Shock and Awe warfare (March 2003). In October 2002, she joined Iraq Peace Team members in Baghdad where she and the team maintained a presence throughout the bombardment and invasion. Kelly left Iraq on April 19, 2003 and has returned there twice, for 17-day visits with team members whove remained in Baghdad. She most recently traveled to Iraq from December 21-2003 January 8, 2004. For information on the national call for action see Voices for Creative Nonviolence, www.VCNV.org. --------------------------------------------------- EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES *All wheelchair accessible. *Mount Holyoke College: Kathy Kelly speaks on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Gamble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, on her persisting as a peaceworker in a war zone, and about the rising tide of opposition to war, including a campaign of fasting, civil resistance and lobbying, planned for Feb. 15-Mar. 19, focused on both the war in Iraq and the broader 'war on terror.' Copies of her book, ""Other Lands Have Dreams"" will be available. *Greenfield: On Saturday, Feb. 11 she joins the Greenfield Peace Vigil from 11-noon on the Greenfield Common. A potluck feast, with singing begins at noon at Second Congregational Church next to Town Hall. At 1 PM Kelly speaks on, ""Action in a Beloved Community."" Discussion to follow. *Smith College: Saturday at 7:30 PM Kathy Kelly speaks on ""Hope and Action in a Time of War"" at the Neilson Room of the Smith College Library, in Northampton. *Amherst Vigil: Sunday, Feb. 12, Kelly will speak at the Amherst Peace Vigil, which meets from noon to 1PM on the Amherst Common. (**Brattleboro: Weather permitting and IF there is widespread interest, Kathy can join us for a speak-out at 3 PM the Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Sunday, Feb. 12, on speaking truth to power, and accepting our opportunities and responsibilities in the interest of our common good. 413 773-7427. More on the nuke below.) ------------------------------------------------------------------- Please extend an invitation to families in your town coping with the hardship of the war and a war economy. Additional appearances at area high schools and faith communities are expected. For updates on Kathy Kelly's appearances in western Mass, and weather-related considerations, please see the calendar. http://www.grassrootspeace.org Please join local groups co-sponsoring events with Traprock Peace Center, including the Office of Religious and Spiritual Live at Mt. Holyoke College, the Odyssey Bookshop, Western Mass American Friends Service Committee, Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq, (Smith) Students for Social Justice and Institutional Change, the Amherst Peace Vigil, Greenfield Peace Vigil and West Springfield Peace Committee. Kathy Kelly's Bio and awards can be found below."
20060211 "Kathy Kelly, Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Smith College, 7PM Northampton" "*** KATHY KELLY, Nobel Peace Nominee to Speak *** 7PM Saturday at the Neilson Room of the Smith College Library. Please help Traprock Peace Center of Deerfield welcome Kathy Kelly, of Chicago, Illinois, to area colleges, high schools, faith communities and peace vigils, in western Massachusetts from Friday through Sunday, Feb. 10-12. Kelly is 53 and has been nominated three times for the Nobel Peace Prize. She is passionate and inspiring woman who has worked worldwide as a peace worker in several war zones. She helped establish Voices in the Wilderness, a campaign to end UN/US sanctions against Iraq. Kathy Kelly has been to Iraq twenty-two times since January 1996, when the campaign began and stayed during the bombing of March, 2003. For bringing medicine and toys to Iraq she and other campaign members faced a proposed $163,000 penalty for the organization, were threatened with 12 years in prison, and eventually fined $20,000, a sum which theyve refused to pay. Voices in the Wilderness organized 70 delegations to visit Iraq in the period between 1996 and the beginning of the Operation Shock and Awe warfare (March 2003). In October 2002, she joined Iraq Peace Team members in Baghdad where she and the team maintained a presence throughout the bombardment and invasion. Kelly left Iraq on April 19, 2003 and has returned there twice, for 17-day visits with team members whove remained in Baghdad. She most recently traveled to Iraq from December 21-2003 January 8, 2004. For information on the national call for action see Voices for Creative Nonviolence, www.VCNV.org. EVENTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES *All wheelchair accessible. *Mount Holyoke College: Kathy Kelly speaks on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 PM Gamble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, on her persisting as a peaceworker in a war zone, and about the rising tide of opposition to war, including a campaign of fasting, civil resistance and lobbying, planned for Feb. 15-Mar. 19, focused on both the war in Iraq and the broader 'war on terror.' Copies of her book, ""Other Lands Have Dreams"" will be available. *Greenfield: On Saturday, Feb. 11 she joins the Greenfield Peace Vigil from 11-noon on the Greenfield Common. A pot-luck feast, with singing begins at noon at Second Congregational Church next to Town Hall. At 1 PM Kelly speaks on, ""Action in a Beloved Community."" Discussion to follow. *Smith College: Saturday at 7:30 PM Kathy Kelly speaks on ""Hope and Action in a Time of War"" at the Neilson Room of the Smith College Library, in Northampton. *Amherst Vigil: Sunday, Feb. 12, Kelly will speak at the Amherst Peace Vigil, held from noon to 1PM on the Amherst Common, at the Intersection of Main and South Pleasant Streets. (**Brattleboro: Weather permitting and IF there is widespread interest, Kathy can join us for a speak-out at 3 PM the Entergy Nuclear Headquarters, Sunday, Feb. 12, on speaking truth to power, and accepting our opportunities and responsibilities in the interest of our common good. 413 773-7427. Growing numbers of people are becoming aware of the dangerous proposals for New England's oldest reactor, just 25 miles from Northampton. Hear Ray Shadis on the hazards of the proposed uprate, easily found on this websited by using the SITE SEARCH button at the top of the home page.) Please extend an invitation to families in your town coping with the hardship of the war and a war economy. Additional appearances at area high schools and faith communities are expected. For updates on Kathy Kelly's appearances in western Mass, and weather-related considerations, check this calendar . http://www.grassrootspeace.org Please join local groups co-sponsoring events with Traprock Peace Center, including the Office of Religious and Spiritual Live at Mt. Holyoke College, the Odyssey Bookshop, Western Mass American Friends Service Committee, Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq, (Smith) Students for Social Justice and Institutional Change, the Amherst Peace Vigil, Greenfield Peace Vigil and West Springfield Peace Committee. Kathy Kelly's Bio and awards can be found below. Stir your hope, despair, frustration, concern, rage or curiosity into the mix of a discussion on how WE can help end the war against Iraq, and end the so-called war on terror through concerted and innovative action, Feb. 15 - March 19. - ---------------------------------------------------------- Kathy Kelly Bio: Kelly has taught in Chicago area community colleges and high schools since 1974. From 1980 1986 she taught at St. Ignatius College Prep (Chicago, IL ). She is active with the Catholic Worker movement and, as a pacifist and war tax refuser, has refused payment of all Federal income tax for 25 years. Like Gandhi and King, Kelly has spent time in jail. In 1988 she was sentenced to one year in prison for planting corn on nuclear missile silo sites and served nine months in Lexington, KY's maximum security prison. During the first two weeks of the Gulf War, she was part of a peace encampment on the Iraq-Saudi border called the Gulf Peace Team. Following evacuation to Amman, Jordan, (February 4, 1991), team members stayed in the region for the next six months to help coordinate medical relief convoys and study teams. Kelly helped organize and participated in nonviolent direct action teams in Haiti (summer of 1994), Bosnia (August, 1993, December, 1992) and Iraq (Gulf Peace Team, 1991). In April of 2002, she was among the first internationals to visit the Jenin camp in the Occupied West Bank. In the spring of 2004, she served three months at Pekin federal prison for crossing the line as part of an ongoing effort to close an army military combat training school at Fort Benning, GA. EDUCATION: * B.A. Loyola University at Chicago 1974 * Masters in Religious Education, Chicago Theological Seminary; part of a consortium of schools which included the Jesuit School of Theology at Chicago where Kelly took courses each quarter EDITOR AND CONTRIBUTOR: War and Peace in the Gulf Cornerstone Press April 2001 CONTRIBUTOR: Iraq Under Siege Edited by Anthony Arnove 2000 Live from Palestine Edited by Nancy Stohlman and Laurieann Aladin 2003 ARTICLES, ESSAYS AND INTERVIEWS PRINTED IN: America, The National Catholic Reporter, Columbia Journal of International Affairs, The Link, Fellowship of Reconciliation Magazine, Lapis Magazine, The Jordan Times, The Washington Report on the Middle East, The Capitol Times, MERIP Magazine, Satya Magazine, Hope Magazine, Common Dreams website, Counterpunch Website, Electroniciraq.net website, Voices In The Wilderness website, Antiwar.Com website and the Traprock Peace Center website, <www.grassrootspeace.org>. AWARDS: * Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace Award, 1998 * Newberry Library Free Speech Award, 1998 * Detroit City Council Testimonial Resolution commending humanitarian efforts, February 1999 * Robert O. Cooper Fellowship in Peace and Justice Award, Southern Methodist University March 1999 * University of the Incarnate Word Distinguished Speaker Award March 1999 * California State Assembly Certificate of Recognition for Founding of Voices in the Wilderness November 1999 * Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award, 1999 * Consortium on Peace Research and Development Social Courage Award, 1999 * Dan Berrigan Award, DePaul University 1999 * Office of the Americas Peace and Justice Award November 1999 * International Fellowship of Reconciliation Pfeiffer Peace Award, February 2000 * Nobel Peace Prize Nominee with Denis Halliday 2000 * Arab American Anti Discrimination Committee Humanitarian Award June 2000 * Nobel Peace Prize Nominee 2001 * Chaldean Iraqi American Association of Michigan Appreciation Award for Dedication in Lifting Sanctions Against Iraq 7/ 2001 * Newberry Library 1st place orator Bughouse Square Debates August 2001 * Life for Relief and Development Humanitarian Services Award September 2001 * Global Exchange International Womens Rights Awardee May 2003 * Archbishop Oscar Romero Award, Mercyhurst College March 2003 * Nobel Peace prize Nominee, with Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Call to Action Leadership Award, with Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Thomas Merton Center Award, Pittsburgh, PA 2003 * Adela Dwyer St. Thomas of Villanova Peace Award, Villanova University, Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * William Scarlett Award from The Witness, Voices in the Wilderness 2003 * Association of Chicago Priests, Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Common Ground Award with Voices in the Wilderness 2004 * First Annual Award for Justice, Religious Orders Partnership given to Kathy Kelly and Voices in the Wilderness * Cranbrook Peace Foundation Annual Peace Award 2004 * Houston Peace and Justice Center National Peacemaker Award * Peace Seeker of the Year 2005, Montana Peace Seekers Network * Doctor of Theology honoris causa from Chicago Theological Seminary awarded May 14, 2005 * Honorary degree awarded from Lewis University, May 15, 2005 ###"
20060210 Film: Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price (2005, 95 min) Directed by Robert Greenwald Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org The film dives into the deeply personal stories and everyday lives of families and communities struggling to fight a goliath. A working mother is forced to turn to public assistance to provide healthcare for her two small children. A Missouri family loses its business after Wal-Mart is given over $2 million to open its doors down the road. A mayor struggles to equip his first responders after Wal-Mart pulls out and relocates just outside the city limits. A community in California unites, takes on the giant, and wins! Producer/Director Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films take you on an extraordinary journey that will change the way you think, feel -- and shop. This story is bigger than Wal-Mart, however. It is about the way that shopping malls and large box stores like Wal-Mart, but also including Home Depot, Best-Buy, Costco and so forth, are profoundly changing the very communities they rely on for customers, for workers and for suppliers. An engrossing, muckraking documentary ... but if you're expecting an angry diatribe, you're going to be disappointed. -LA Times Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: http://www.walmartmovie.com/"
20060210 "Kathy Kelly, Other Lands Have Dreams" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Author: KATHY KELLY Title: Other Lands Have Dreams: From Baghdad to Pekin Prison Date: Friday, February 10, 2006 Time and location: 7:30 p.m., Gamble Auditorium, Mt. Holyoke College Contacts: Sunny Miller, (413) 773-7427 Joan Grenier, (413) 534-7307, odysseyjeg@aol.com International Peace Activist to Speak on Iraq SOUTH HADLEY, MA Kathy Kelly, international peace activist and author, will speak about human rights work in Iraq on Friday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. at Gamble Auditorium, Mt. Holyoke College. Organized by Traprock Peace Center and The Odyssey Bookshop. Co-sponsors include A.F.S.C. and returning students groups. A witness to some of historys worst crimes, Kathy Kelly remains hopeful, passionate and grounded in reality. Her book Other Lands Have Dreams: From Baghdad to Pekin Prison, is literary testimony that vividly records the secret casualties of our era, from the hundreds of thousands of Iraqi children inhumanely denied basic medical care, clean water and food by the US overlords to young mothers sealed inside the sterile dungeons of American prisons in the name of the merciless war on drugs. Hear her inspired call to action regarding, ""Our Winter of Discontent,"" a plan for fasting, civil resistance and lobbying February 15-March 19. Kathy Kelly, twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, is the founder of Voices In The Wilderness, a group dedicated to breaking the US embargo on Iraq by contributing humanitarian aid, and providing human shields to protect against bombing. She has visited Iraq 22 times, stayed during the 2003 bombardment from March 19-April 19, and has visited twice since then. She is also a key organizer of the protests against the School of the Americas, for which she was imprisoned. On reading these accounts of death and cruelty, we might well lose hope, but we are saved by the other stories, often less told, which Kathy records in her book. Stories of the courage and resilience of the ordinary Iraqi men, women and children, who continue to maintain their human dignity and in spite of everything, yes, even in the midst of war, show kindness and hospitality to the strangers in their midst. Mairead Corrigan Maguire, Nobel Peace Laureate, 1976"
20060208 "film: Force More Powerful, part 2" A Force More Powerful is a two-part documentary series on one of the 20th centurys most important and least known storieshow non-violent power overcame oppression and authoritarian rule. Part Two - the valiant resistance of Danish citizens to Nazi invaders; Solidarity's factory occupations and strikes that won the right to free trade unions in Poland; and the people's movement that challenged and eventually defeated the dictatorship of Gen. Augusto Pinochet in Chile
20060206 Film Event date change The showing of The Peace Patriots listed for February 6 has been changed to February 13.
20060206 Film Showing "The Peace Patriots by Robbie Leppzer. The story of people living in western Massachusetts who opposed the war in Iraq. The film follows a diverse group of individuals, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including teenagers, college students, war veterans, clergy and community activists. Third in series ""Called to Action?"" at First Congregational UCC, 165 Main Street, Amherst, sponsored by Peace and Justice Committee of First Congregational Church."
20060206 Film Showing "Peace Patriots by Robbie Leppzer. The story of people living in western Massachusetts who opposed the war in Iraq. The film follows a diverse group of individuals, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including teenagers, college students, war veterans, clergy and community activists. Third in a film series, Called to Action?, at First Congregational UCC, 165 Main Street, Amherst and sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee of First Congregational Church."
20060204 "Filmmaker Tom Jackson in Greenfield," "Sat, Feb. 4, - Tom Jackson visits the Greenfield Peace Vigil on the Common, Main Street at Federal Street, at 11am, and at noon shows and discusses his film, ""Worlds Apart: 9/11 First Responders Against War"" at the Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main Street, Greenfield. After 9/11, concerned rescue workers formed the group, Ground Zero for Peace, to help stop the promotion of violence that harms civilians and soldiers worldwide. The film tells the story of Megan Bartlett, who went to Afghanistan to meet first responders there, and serves as a forum for other Ground Zero members, widely ignored by mainstream media as the climate of compassion and willing sacrifice was manipulated into build-up to war. Sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427. Winter donors make this program possible. Thank you for making a difference! Films may be purchased from Tom, but not at the library, in keeping with their policies. I'll bring snacks. --------------------------- Tom Jackson filmography: Greetings From Missile Street (2001) Defending the Commons (2004) Worlds Apart: 9/11 First Responders Against War (2005) 59:00 For clips, pics, and more info, please check www.joepublicfilms.com."
20060203 Film: Broken Rainbow "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Broken Rainbow (1985, 70 mins) Narrated by Martin Sheen 1985 Academy Award Winner, Best Documentary Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Broken Rainbow presents a moving account of the forced relocation of 12,.000 Navajo Indians that took place in 1986 in Northern Arizona. The United States government claims that by moving the Navajo off the land, it is settling a long-standing territorial dispute between the Navajo and Hopi Tribes. To the traditional Navajo and Hopi, there is no dispute. They believe the relocation was designed to facilitate energy development. Beautifully photographed and scored, Broken Rainbow captures the majesty of sacred Indian lands, and the devastating effect that mining, forced relocation and stock reduction has had on the land and its people. Navajo and Hopi describe eloquently how a century of bureaucratic racism has affected their lives. There is no word for relocation n the Navajo language: to relocate is to disappear and never be seen again. 25% of the first group of Navajo adults who were relocated were dead within six years. Broken Rainbow speaks for all indigenous people who are struggling to survive as individuals and as distinct cultures in the face of Western technology and values. The film is an appeal from the Earth herself, as it has become impossible in America today to separate environmental issues from Native American survival. Host Robbie Liben who spent six months in Big Mountain on the Navajo Reservation will share his experiences. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.videodocument.org/vbm/BR.htm"
20060130 Film Showing "Bonhoeffer by Martin Doblmeier. Why did the German Church embrace Hitler and the Nazi party? And what was a good German, a deeply religious and pacifist man to do about it? 2nd in Called to Action? film series, at First Congregational UCC, 165 Main St., Amherst, sponsored by Peace and Justice Committee of First Congregational Church, Amherst."
20060130 Film Showing "Bonhoeffer by Martin Doblmeier. Second in film series ""Called to Action?"", this film examines why the German Church embraced Hitler and the Nazi party. What was a good German, a deeply religious and pacifist man to do about it? This film is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committee of First Church UCC Amherst at 165 Main Street, Amherst in the lounge."
20060129 emma's revolution/Pat Humphries & Sandy O in concert! "emma's revolution/Pat Humphries & Sandy O award-winning activist musicians, John Lennon Grand Prize ""the epitome of great contemporary political music"" --Sing Out! Magazine Sunday, January 29, 2006 7:30pm Wellspring House Ashfield, MA Suggested donation: $10-15 (no one turned away for lack of funds) RSVP: Songline50@aol.com Info: www.emmasrevolution.com With ""soaring energy and beautiful harmonies,"" emma's revolution is the new duo of award-winning, activist songwriters, Pat Humphries & Sandy O. An uprising of truth and hope, their performances draw in diverse groups and transform them into a community motivated to create a just world. emma's revolution's music has been featured on NPR's ""All Things Considered"" and Pacifica's ""Democracy Now!"" Their songs, ""Peace, Salaam, Shalom"" and ""Keep on Moving Forward"" are sung at vigils, demonstrations and gatherings around the world and, since its feature on NPR, ""Swimming to the Other Side"" is being sung everywhere. Join the revolution! http://www.emmasrevolution.com"
20060127 4th Annual Legislative Forum for Youth "The Legislative Forum for Youth is an opportunity for youth to directly address legislators with their questions and concerns surrounding current and future policy. In addition, organizations representing varying social and political idealogies attend the event as a way to increase awareness among youth. The event will be held from 3-5 PM at the Greenfield Youth Center (20 Sanderson St) and all in attendance are entered in a raffle for prizes."
20060127 "Film: The Doctor, The Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children" "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: The Doctor, The Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children (2004, German with English Subtitles) Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org An award winning documentary film produced for German television by Freider Wagner and Valentin Thurn. The film exposes the use and impact of radioactive weapons during the current war against Iraq. The story is told by citizens of many nations. It opens with comments by two British veterans, Kenny Duncan and Jenny Moore, describing their exposure to radioactive, so-called depleted uranium (DU), weapons and the congenital abnormalities of their children. Dr. Siegwart-Horst Gnther, a former colleague of Albert Schweitzer, and Tedd Weyman of the Uranium Medical Research Center (UMRC) traveled to Iraq, from Germany and Canada respectively, to assess uranium contamination in Iraq. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.oekomedia-institut.de 2004 by Telepool Produced by Freider Wagner and Valentin Thurn, KOMEDIA"
20060127 "People's Music network, Amherst College" "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Diane Crowe, 413-548-9394, diacrowe@yahoo.com The Peoples Music Network for Songs of Freedom and Struggle will hold its Winter Gathering at Amherst College in Amherst, MA on the weekend of January 27-29, 2006. The theme for the weekend will be Standing Our Ground. The Peoples Music Network (PMN) uses music and culture to promote progressive ideas and values. PMN is a network of musicians, performers, song-writers, sound and recording engineers, music lovers, record and concert producers, promoters and archivists, whose artistry is rooted in political and social activism. In the words of Paul Robeson, The artist must fight for freedom or slavery. Since 1977, PMN has developed a format that includes a Friday night concert, a weekend of workshops, and a round robin. Members come from all over the country to share their love of music. The gatherings are held in different cities each winter. Summer gatherings are at a camp in the Hudson Valley. PMN is a place to come to work on issues pertaining to cultural survival. It is a welcoming place for new musicians and songwriters as well as seasoned veterans. It is a culturally diverse group of people committed to working on issues of oppression, having fun in the process. The winter gathering will present a dynamic group of musicians at its Friday night concert on January 27. The concert will be held at Johnson Hall, Amherst College, and begin at 7:00 pm. The evenings line-up will combine the nueva cancin of Puerto Rican independentista, Roy Brown, the political poignancy of Emmas Revolution, comprised of Pat Humphries and Sandy Opatow, the civil rights themes of Kim & Reggie Harris, the playfulness and wit of Jay Mankita, the high-energy musical outrage of RiotFolks Collectives Ethan Miller & Kate Boverman, and the political satire and parody of humorist Tom Neilson. All the performers have a strong commitment to social, ecological and economic justice. Weekend workshops focus on topics such as songwriting, the marketing of musicians, funny songs, choral and improvisational singing, rounds, labor, protest, Celtic and peace songs. Song swaps include environmental, gay/lesbian/bisexual and disabilities awareness issues. On Saturday afternoon, there will be a Childrens Concert at 1:30 pm at Johnson Hall. It will be free and open to the public. PMN songwriters, Sarah Pirtle, Tom Neilson and others will perform. Following the Childrens Concert will be a Plenary, focusing on current issues of military recruitment, globalization and money. Jo Comerford and Raul Matta of the American Friends Service Committee and the WMA Military Recruitment Education Network will talk about current local and national efforts to educate communities about the realities of military service and its alternatives. They will explore the ways in which community members can be powerful allies in this process. Suzie Polucci and Court Dorsey will present their hilarious, but profoundly insightful, Melotrauma, which will include pieces from Globalize This, a satire that pits global capital against that other superpower, We The People, and from The Invention of Capital, a mimed passion play with music that chronicles the degeneration of human love and natural beauty, and the rise of money. Over 100 PMNers will be coming from out of town and will need lodging for the weekend. If you can provide a homestay for the weekend, please contact Bob Blue at bobblue@the-spa.com. For information and a registration form, go the the web site: www.peoplesmusic.org or contact Diane Crowe, at diacrowe@yahoo.com We invite you to co-sponsor the PMN weekend with Traprock Peace Center in Deerfield. The primary responsibility of co-sponsors is to help publicize the weekend and to encourage your members and associates to attend."
20060126 Help plan actions re war in Iraq "Thursday 1/26, 7pm, NorthStar Learning Center 104 Russell Street (Route 9) in Hadley in the Sylvan Learning Center plaza on the same side of the street as Carmelinas There have been lots of good thoughts kicking around -- holding a town/regional forum, holding an outdoor program, traveling to lend our bodies to another, larger effort, etc. It would be great if as many folks as possible from our region can come to the meeting with ideas and thoughts about how to make this action/these actions happen collaboratively. Please send agenda items, ideas for actions/speakers/events to me at AFSC (afsc@crocker.com). I will be happy to help pull something together and welcome folks to help co-facilitate the meeting. (note from Jo Comerford, 413-584-8975)"
20060120 Film: Paradise with Side Effects "The Barre Winter Film Series Presents: Paradise with Side Effects (40 mins.) Produced by The International Society for Ecology and Culture Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center, in the Yoga Studio 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org Sequel to the popular Ancient Futures which was shown last fall. Ladakh, or Little Tibet, is a wildly beautiful desert land high in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Paradise with Side Effects is a documentary following two Ladakhi women on a trip to England as part of a reality tour. Reality tours introduce Ladakhi participants to everyday life in the West as it really is, thereby helping to balance some of the glamorized images of the modern world that are generated by tourism, advertising and the media. On traveling to the third world, visitors from industrialized nations are often shocked at the poor conditions they find. What is interesting about Paradise with Side Effects is that the roles are reversed. The Ladakhi women are shocked at the poor conditions they find here in the first world. Conditions that most of us accept as normal. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Producer's Web Site: www.isec.org.uk/av.html"
20060117 Traprock's Community Meal for Anyone Hungry "Share a meal at Second Congregational Church, Greenfield Mass, next to the Greenfield Town Hall. Please use the side door. The meal is served at 5:30. Dishes are delivered by volunteer cooks at about 4:30. We're grateful for students from Northfield who often help serve the meal. Marjorie Reid, Co-Chair writes: ----------------------------------------------- December 1, 2005 Dear Friends, Matthew said I could write whatever I wanted to, so I will. I realized I was down in the dumps at our last Community Meal -- too much trouble in the world, too much violence and death, too much devastation and loss, and nothing I could do to help. And besides all that, we had a larger than usual group at the meal, including lots of children and hungry young adults. But miraculoously we had plenty of food, willing workers and lovely music provided by Steve Alves at the piano. On the way home I found myself singing that oldie from the 60's (before 'Coke' adopted it) -- ""I'd like to teach the world to sing, in perfect harmony, I'd like to hold it in my arms, and keep it company...."" Nothing had changed in the world, but at Second Church in Greenfield 85 people had enjoyed a hot meal, fellowship and music, all thanks to you. I felt as if we had lit a candle, instead of cursing the darkness. Thank you, thank you! And if you know of someone else who would like to help prepare those hot meals. please let Matthew or Marjorie know. Here's next year's schedule. -- Please let us know if you don't need to be called. Jan. 17 March 21 April 18 May 16 July 18 August 15 October 17 November 21 With appreciation for all you do, Matthew Leighton and Marjorie Reid (Dedicated coordinators of this Traprock Community Meal for many years, provided in collaboration with many wonderful groups sharing meals on week nights in Greenfield and Turners Falls.)"
20060115 """NONVIOLENCE OR NONEXISTENCE""-Film & Speaker to Commomorate M.L.King, Jr. Day" "Second Congregational Church, Court Sq., Greenfield, Sunday, Jan. 15th, 2:30pm: Showing of stirring 55-minute documentary about Dr. King's life, including footage of historic actions, followed by talk and discussion on King's evolving understanding and practice of ACTIVE NONVIOLENCE and it relevance for us today, led by Stewart Burns, author of new King biography, ""To the Mountaintop."" All are welcome. Refreshments served."
20060115 """NONVIOLENCE OR NONEXISTENCE" "Special program at Second Congregation Church, Court Sq., Greenfield, Sunday, Jan. 15th, 2:30 pm: Stirring documentary film, ""In Remembrance of Martin,"" about Dr. King's life, that includes footage of historic actions, followed by talk and discussion about Dr. King's evolving understanding and practice of ACTIVE NONVIOLENCE and its relevance for us today, led by Stewart Burns, author of recent King biography, ""To the Mountaintop."" Event sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, Second Congregational Church, and Greenfield's Temple Israel."""
20060115 "Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration: Film & Speaker" """NONVIOLENCE OR NONEXISTENCE"" -- Special program at Second Congregational Church, Court Square, Greenfield, Sunday, 1/15, 2:30 pm: Stirring 55-minute documentary film about Dr. King's life, including footage of historic actions, followed by talk and discussion concerning King's evolving understanding practice of active nonviolence and its relevance to us today, led by Stewart Burns, author of King biography, ""To the Mountaintop"". All are welcome. Refreshments served. Event sponsored by Traprock Peace Center (Deerfield), Second Congregational Church (Greenfield), Temple Israel (Greenfield)."
20060111 Bush's Brain film Reel World 2nd of 2 free films at Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This film explores Karl Rove's political career and his vendictive campaigns against political adversaries.
20060109 Film showing "Weapons of the Spirit by Pierre Sauvage. The astonishing story of Le Chambon, a small village in France that successfully defied the Nazis by giving refuge to over 5,000 Jews. At First Congregational UCC , 165 Main Street , Amherst in upstairs Lounge. Sponsored by First Church Peace and Justice Committee."
20060109 Film Showing "Weapons of the Spirit by Pierre Sauvage. First film in series ""Called to Action?"", this film is the astonishing story of Le Chambon, a small village in France that successfully defied the Nazis by giving refuge to over 5,000 Jews. This series is sponsored by the Peace and Justice Committe of First Congregational UCC Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst in the lounge."
20060108 Post-Hurricane Louisiana: We Were There "On Sunday, January 8, 2006, 11 a.m., at Edwards Church, 297 Main Street, Northampton, Susan Valentine and Melinda Blau will paint a moving visual and verbal portrait of post-hurricane Louisiana. Leverett resident Valentine, founder of the Hadley Yoga Studio, will present a slide show depicting the people and places affected by the storms, and Blau, a journalist living in Northampton, will chronicle their experiences as the first volunteers to actually go to Louisiana. Their trip on behalf of the Louisiana Local Aid Project of Western Massachusetts (LLAP) was financed by the generosity of people in the Pioneer Valley."
20060107 Out of Iraq Events Planned Nationwide on January 7th through 24th "Out of Iraq Events Planned Nationwide on January 7th Events will take place in over 70 cities and towns Local organizations, including many UFPJ member groups, have planned over 70 Out of Iraq events around the country on or about January 7th. (See list at bottom.) Most of the events are town hall forums, and several will feature members of Congress, including Bobby Scott, Diane Watson, Jim McDermott, Adam Smith, Bob Filner, Martin Sabo, Jim Moran, and John Murtha. Several other events will feature congressional staff, congressional and senatorial candidates, local elected officials, and leaders of the peace movement, including Gold Star Families for Peace founder Cindy Sheehan, and After Downing Street Co-Founder John Bonifaz. Find the event nearest you, or list your organization's Out of Iraq event at: http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/event This National Day of Town Hall Forums is sponsored by: Backbone Campaign, Progressive Democrats of America, After Downing Street, Democracy Cell Project, Cities for Peace, MilitaryFreeZone.Org, Operation Ceasefire, United for Peace and Justice, U.S. Tour of Duty, Hip Hop Caucus, Democracy Rising, World Can't Wait, Gold Star Families for Peace, Peace Majority Report, Global Exchange, Bring Them Home Campaign, UP (United Progressives) for Democracy, 20/20 Vision, Impeach Bush Coalition, and Peace Action. Calendar of Events For details of each event, please visit: http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/event Jan 3 Minneapolis, Minn.: Town Hall, DFL Progressive Caucus, Congressman Martin Sabo Jan 5 Arlington, Va.: Town Hall, Congressmen Jim Moran and John Murtha, Democracy for America Jan 6 Everett, Wash.: Vigil, Everett Peace Action Charleston, W.Va.: Protest at office of Rep. Shelley Moore Capito, West Virginia Patriots for Peace Kingsport, Tenn.: Protest at office of Rep. William Jenkins. Cottage Grove, Ore.: Rally Jan 7 Seattle: Town Hall, Progressive Democrats of America, Backbone Campaign, Congressman Jim McDermott San Diego, Calif.: Town Hall, Congressman Bob Filner Tacoma, Wash.: Town Hall, Congressman Adam Smith Norfolk, Va.: Film and Town Hall, Congressman Bobby Scott , Mayor James Holley of Portsmouth Norfolk, Va.: Town Hall, Progressive Democrats of America, Congressman Bobby Scott Montgomery County, Penn.: Town Hall, U.S. Senate Candidate Chuck Pennachio Asheville, N.C.: Town Hall, Clyde Michael Morgan, U.S. Congressional Candidate. Murrieta, Calif.: Town Hall, Jeeni Criscenzo, U.S. Congressional Candidate Courtland, N.Y.: Launch of the Les Roberts for Congress campaign Santa Barbara, Calif.: Protest at office of Representative Lois Capps Arlington, Texas: Protest at Congressman Joe Barton's office Cambridge, Mass.: Town Hall, John Bonifaz, Co-Founder of After Downing Street Sacramento, Calif.: Town Hall, Cindy Sheehan Mount Shasta, Calif.: Peace Rally, Mount Shasta For Peace Oklahoma City, Okla.: Peace Rally, Peace House OKC Daytona Beach, Fla.: Town Hall, Central Florida/Central Florida East Veterans for Peace Morristown, N.J.: Town Hall Alice, Texas, Town Hall, Alice Peace And Justice Coalition Kingston, NY: Code Pink, Event in front of US Army Recruiting Station Worcester, Mass.: Concert and Discussion San Anselmo, Calif.: Town Hall, Social Justice Center of Marin West Palm Beach, Fla.: Rally Richmond, Ind.: Town Hall Madison, Wis.: Town Hall, Veterans for Peace, South Central Labor Federation, Stoughton Area Peace Coalition. Ramona, Calif.: Town Hall Colorado Springs, Col.: Town Hall, Citizens for Peace in Space, Colorado Springs Action, Colorado Springs Camp Casey Wilsonville, Ore.: Vigil, Oregon House District 26 Democrats Owosso, Mich.: Town Hall, Shiawassee County Veterans For Peace Denton, Texas: Film, Peace Action Denton Montgomery County, Md.: Town Hall, Progressive Democrats of America, Montgomery County Peace Action, Democracy for America Inverness, Fla.: Town Hall Washington, D.C.: Town Hall Libertyville, Ill.: Town Hall Lakemoor, Ill.: House Party Salida, Col.: Town Hall Peoria, Ill.: Town Hall Highland Park, Ill.: Town Hall, Tenth Congressional District Democrats, North Suburban Peace Initiative and The Democracy Cell Project. Denver, Col.: Town Hall, Progressive Democrats of Colorado Parkersburg, W.Va.: Rally on Wood County Court House steps Maplewood, N.J.: Film and Discussion, South Mountain Peace Action Charleston, S.C.: Rally Lexington, Ken.: Town Hall, Peace Action Task Group of the Central Kentucky Council for Peace and Justice. Kalamazoo, Mich.: Town Hall Provo, Utah: Town Hall Palm Beach, Fla.: Town Hall, The Palm Beach Democratic Club and The Progressive Leadership Council of Palm Beach County (Progressive Democrats of America) Albuquerque, N.M.: Town Hall, Military Families Speak Out of New Mexico, Bring our Soldiers Home NOW, Veterans for Peace, Stop The War Machine, Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, Another Side, What If You Knew.... Anderson, Ind.: Rally Corvallis, Ore.: Vigil Orlando, Fla.: Rally, Code Pink Rutland, Mass.: Town Hall Hayward, Calif.: House Party Napa, Calif.: Town Hall Highland, Ind.: Rally, Northwest Indiana Coalition Against the Iraq War, Vietnam Veterans Against the War, Veterans for Peace San Francisco, Calif.: Impeach Bush and Out of Iraq Protest Brooklyn, N.Y.: Rally Watertown, S.D.: Prayer Service for Peace in Iraq, The Sisters of Mother of God Monastery Jan 8 Anaheim, Calif.: Town Hall, Patrick Henry Democratic Club Ventura, Calif.: Town Hall, Citizens for Peaceful Resolutions Watertown, S.D.: Rally and Discussion Jan 9 Everett, Wash.: Meeting, Everett Peace Action Jan. 10 Simsbury, Ct.: Town Hall Arlington, Va.: Town Hall, Virginia Grassroots Coalition Jan 13 Los Angeles, Calif.: Town Hall, Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace, Robert Blumenfield, District Director for Congressman Howard Berman. Jan 14 Vancouver, Wash.: Democracy for Vancouver and Vancouver for Peace. Toms River, N.J.: Rally, OCDFA and The Unitarian Church Jan 17 Los Angeles, Calif.: Town Hall, Democracy for America, SoCal Grassroots and Progressive Democrats of America, Congresswoman Diane Watson, Tom Hayden. Jan. 24 West Hartford, Ct.: Town Hall, Scott Ritter Find updated list and details and sign up at: http://www.afterdowningstreet.org/event"
20060104 Reel World - 2 Films "The Case for Impeachment in which constitutional lawyer John Bonifaz discusses impeachable offenses of Bush Administration . Second film is We Are The Ones We Have Been Waiting For - records work of West County residents & Progressive Democrats of America 9/24-26 in Washington. Includes speech by Cindy Sheehan, at Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls"
20051224 Send Christmas and New Year's wishes for Peace. Original e-cards and flash video-clips for sending as Christmas and New Year's wishes for Peace. From Www.PeaceWish.Com .
20051224 Send Xmas and New Year's E-greetings for Peace at Www.PeaceWish.Com Original e-cards and flash video-clips for sending as Christmas and New Year's wishes for Peace. From Www.PeaceWish.Com .
20051223 "Film: War, Terrorism and the Media" "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: War, Terrorism and the Media: A Video Talk by Howard Zinn (2002, 45 mins.) Directed by Z Video Productions/Lydia Sargent, Narrated by Howard Zinn What are the reasons behind the American invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan? To answer these questions we dont need to guess at the motives of our leaders. We can look at their actions in the past, the results of those actions, the explanations given at the time, and how the media portrayed them. A historical perspective gives us the tools to understand what is happening in today. Howard Zinn is a historian and author of the best selling book A Peoples History of the United States. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051216 Film: Weapons of Mass Deception "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004, 100 mins.) Directed by Danny Schechter, Winner: Documentary Film Award, 2004 Austin Film Festival There were two wars in Iraqa military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people, while selling the war to influence international public opinion. Schechter compares and contrasts coverage on a global basis, including exclusive material and insider interviews. WMD is a serious film that exposes the media rolethe biggest scandal of our time. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051216 Film: Weapons of Mass Deception "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: WMD: Weapons of Mass Deception (2004, 100 mins.) Directed by Danny Schechter, Winner: Documentary Film Award, 2004 Austin Film Festival There were two wars in Iraqa military assault and a media war. The former was well-covered; the latter was not. Until now... Independent filmmaker, Emmy-award winningTV journalist, author and media critic, Danny Schechter turns the cameras on the role of the media. His new film, WMD, is an outspoken assessment of how Pentagon propaganda and media complicity misled the American people, while selling the war to influence international public opinion. Schechter compares and contrasts coverage on a global basis, including exclusive material and insider interviews. WMD is a serious film that exposes the media rolethe biggest scandal of our time. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051215 "Press Conference on homelessness and jail construction - Chicopee, MA" "Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition and Moratorium Endorsers American Civil Liberties Union - Massachusetts . American Friends Service Committee (National) . American Friends Service Committee (NE Region) American Friends Service Committee (Western MA) . Felix Arroyo, Boston City Council . ARISE for Social Justice . BAGLY . Center for Popular Economics . Chuck Turner, Boston City Council . Citizens for Participation in Political Action . Community Change, Inc. Boston . Community Church of Boston . Connecticut River Valley Green-Rainbow Part y . Criminal Justice Institute, Harvard School of Law . Critical Resistance . Drug Policy Forum of Massachusetts . Efficacy . Freedom Center . Holyoke Girls, Inc. . Mass Welfare Rights Union . Out Now . Paloma House . Prison Book Program - QuincyPrison Book Project Western MA . Root 9 Collective . Survivors Inc. . Tom Mooney Local Socialist Party USA . Traprock Peace Center . UAW Local 2322 . Western Massachusetts IAC/Troops Out Now . Women's International League for Peace and Freedom Boston Press Release For Immediate Release Contact: Holly Richardson Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition www.stopchicopeejail.org (413) 348-8234 Chicopee Jail Robs Homeless People of Housing and Human Rights: Article 25 of Universal Declaration of Human Rights Trampled WHAT: Members and allies of SHaRC will assemble at the site of the current construction of a womens jail at 701 Center Street, Chicopee for the 3rd press conference in an on-going series of demonstrations held in protest of the jail. Speakers will explain why continued construction of jails and prisons is fiscally irresponsible and has added to the current crisis of homelessness for individuals and families across the state and will propose a solution. WHEN: Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 9:00am. WHERE: The site of the current construction of the womens jail: 701 Center Street, Chicopee. WHO: Sponsored by the Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition, press conference speakers will include: Iris Wallace from Arise for Social Justice will speak about the challenge of finding housing after being incarcerated; Liz Bewsee, the Warming Place, will speak about risks of incarceration for the homeless community, especially during the winter. Other speakers include: Carmen Valentin, local community member; Brendon Preston, Springfield Catholic Workers; Kevin Noonan, Open Pantry; and, Andrea Hornbein, Community Church of Boston. WHY: The U.S. incarcerates more people than anywhere else in the world. Over two million Americans, or 1 out of every 728 people are in jail. The relationship between homelessness and incarceration has been growing over the past decade. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, people who were homeless at the time of arrest are overrepresented in prisons. Additionally, homeless populations include higher proportions of formerly incarcerated folks compared to the general population, and people who are released from prison have a high risk for homelessness. Iris Wallace of Arise for Social Justice, and SHaRC member, speaks about homelessness and imprisonment, If you dont have a regular place to stay and you have little or no income, it gets tough to make it out there. Eventually it seems like you get caught up in something negative, and off to jail you go. Then, upon leaving jail you have a criminal record and get denied public assistance, food stamps and housing opportunities. Its like a vicious circle, states Wallace. Liz Bewsee of the Warming Place in Springfield speaks to the connection of homelessness and incarceration, Imprisonment may increase homelessness by disrupting families and by decreasing the future prospects for employment and housing. Homelessness may increase the risk for imprisonment due to the increasing criminalization of poor people. For instance, homeless people are often denied access to public spaces, and in some cities are banned from entire neighborhoods. Currently, public housing authorities and housing voucher administrators pay 70% of the fair market rate. The fair market rate for a 2 bedroom apartment in and around Springfield equals $732/month (National Low Income Housing Coalition). Susan Mortimer, Boston area community activist explains, This means that the government pays about $512 per month for an affordable housing 2 bedroom unit. This equals $6144 per year, not including additional expenses that may exist (i.e. maintenance costs). The current agreed upon cost per inmate, per year in Massachusetts is roughly $48,000. In other words, we could be securing housing for 8 people at the cost of incarcerating one person per year in jail! Holly Richardson, Out Now and SHaRC member, states, The U.S. could learn a lot from other countries who play a pioneering role in dealing with homelessness. For example, in Sweden all levels of government play a very active role in housing and homelessness. Many programs and services are available to Swedes to help in finding shelter, but more importantly, to me, is the belief among Swedish people that they are all in it together, and the goal is to give everybody a good home at a reasonable price. Also about the policies in Sweden, Andrea Hornbein, Community Church of Boston, SHaRC member adds, Sweden looks at homelessness as a social problem that they are committed to seeing improve. They create compassionate solutions with the belief that everyone has a right to a place to live. They do not develop punitive, criminalizing policies targeting the poor and people of color as is done here in the U.S. Jo Comerford of AFSC, also a SHaRC member, notes, We can show that community-based alternatives are far less expensive and far more effective at reducing recidivism and addressing the root causes of crime than mass incarceration; and yet in Massachusetts, taxpayers will spend $27 million on a new jail in Chicopee with 200 more beds than currently occupied in this bloated and backward system. We want to publicly state our opposition to addressing the social problem of homelessness through providing a jail cell as the alternative. Arise for Social Justice, President, Solobia Hutchins calls upon the Governor, Massachusetts State Representatives and the workers on the construction site, Its not too late to change your minds: Re-purpose the building design now! Build us low-income housing units with the $27 million that is currently being used to build a jail! MEDIA VISUALS: SHaRC members have constructed a number of 8 tall cardboard homes, along with bushes/trees to add to the landscaping that will be displayed at the jail site. Signs will be held by protestors, with statements such as: Build Homes, Not Jails, and the now recognizable red and white www.stopchicopeejail.org lawn signs that have been displayed on lawns all across the state by campaign supporters. To set up an interview with a speaker, event organizer or for more information about the campaign for a statewide moratorium on jail/prison construction and expansion please contact: Holly Richardson at: (413) 348-8234"
20051215 Bring the Troops Home Now! "Public Forum sponsored by the International Socialist Organization, Wmass Branch 7pm Somatic Institute, 32 Masonic St. Northampton more info: www.isowmass.org"
20051213 "NO Uprate - Arraignment, Windham Co. Court, 8:30AM, Brattleboro, VT" "Pleas of not guilty, no contest or guilty, can be entered in a Windham County court in Brattleboro on Tuesday, December 13, by seven women who approached Entergy Nuclear offices in Brattleboro. On Monday, November 7, Sally Shaw of Gill, Ninal Keller of Wendell, Sunny Miller of Deerfield, Lynn Crough of Franklin County, Maure Briggs-Carrington of Turners Falls, MA, carried urgent appeals for evacuation planning for a 50-mile radius; radiation monitors for schools and healthcare facilities; soil, plant and water testing for radioactive contamination released as airborne and water-borne effluent from the 33-year old reactor. The women spoke through a megaphone and brought written appeals that included government support for sustainable energy development and conservation throughout the region, and an end to the production of radioactive wastes that will be an econmic burden and a health hazards for generations to come. Currently the Massachussetts Department of Health conducts no tests for radioactive contamination in western Massachusetts, even though the oldest reactor in New England is in close proximity in Vernon, Vermont. At Enterby Nuclear headquarters the women from five towns in Massachusetts were permitted to speak before an assembled crowd and to reporters, on a lawn adjacent to the parking lot. Afterwards they were arrested and charged with trespass as they approached Entergy's offices. Terry Certer of Brattleboro and Elizabeth Wood, a farmer from Dummerston, VT joined the five crossing past a yellow ribbon, and all seven were cited for trespass, They were released after finger-printing in a police vehicle in the Entergy parking lot. ""I've had it with being attacked by radiation,"" said Keller, ""I'm being attacked by my neighbor,"" according to a report by Daniel Barlow in the Rutland Herald on Tuesday, November 8. < http://www.rutlandherald.com > Sally Shaw of Gill disagrees with the NRC staff who maintain that a partial inspection of safety systems is adequate to insure that increases in airborne effluent, increases in operating temperatures, water pressure and turbine speed pose no risks to the nearby population. Shaw, Miller, and other neighbors have addressed numerous governmental agencies to make them aware of cancer rates, breast cancer death rates and other health effects that occur with higher frequency in counties closest to this reactor and other nuclear reactors. Attorney Stephen Saltonstall will represent several of the defendants, while Nina Keller and Sunny Miller will represent themselves. Miller says she will refuse to pay a fine for bringing appeals for radiation monitors to a multi-milion dollar company that can well afford this expense. ""For the amount of money Entergy Nuclear spent on guards, to protect themselves from a group of mothers and grandmothers on a Monday morning, they could have bought 2 or three radiation monitors for our schools and nursing homes. ... Those guns and green uniforms won't protect any of us from the real threats to our lives and communities."" During the arrest Brattleboro police were gentle with those arrested and mentioned that a member of their force is seeking blood donors for his cancerous condition. Supporters are invited to the courtroom for any portion of the proceedings. Traprock asks supporters who can't attend to call or write to the Vermont Public Service Board, the NRC Advisory Committee on Reactor Safeuards, and to any and all public officials, representing our interests. We need a thorough, independent, safety analysis of the reactor. Please add your personal perspective to amplify this appeal."
20051210 "INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE - London, UK" "INTERNATIONAL PEACE CONFERENCE Saturday, 10 December 2005 ROYAL HORTICULTURAL HALL 80 Vincent Square, London SW1P 2PE 10am - 8pm Due to overwhelming demand, the conference is now full. We are unable to accept any further bookings. All booking forms received to date (Tuesday 6th December) with payment have been accepted. We will endeavour to accept any postal bookings received tomorrow (Wednesday). Please contact the office on Thursday but not before to check if your booking has been accepted. With delegates including Tony Benn, Cindy Sheehan, Jawad al Khalissi and many others from Iraq, USA & UK The grave threat to international peace posed by the invasion and continued occupation of Iraq is now clear for all to see. The people of Iraq and the citizens of Britain and America have time and again insisted that they are opposed to war and occupation. We believe it is now time for representatives of those people to meet together face to face, to renew our bonds of solidarity and to express our joint opposition to war. To that end a broad and representative conference attended by a delegation of Iraqis drawn from all those sections of society rejecting the US and British occupation will meet in London on 10th December 2005. We call on all peace campaigners, trade unionists, the congregations of all faiths, non-governmental organisations, progressive campaigns, community organisations and political parties to send delegates to this conference. We the undersigned call on the real representatives of the people of Britain, the United States and Iraq to join us in London and to issue a call for peace that will echo around the world. Tony Benn | Clare Short MP | Jeremy Corbyn MP | Alan Simpson MP | Caroline Lucas MEP | Adam Price MP | John Pilger | Tommy Sheridan, MSP | Colin Fox MSP | Billy Hayes, General Secretary CWU | Hans von Sponeck, former UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Iraq | Denis Halliday, former UN Humanitarian Co-ordinator in Iraq | George Galloway MP | Rose Gentle, Military Families Against the War | Lindsey German, Convenor, Stop the War Coalition | Kate Hudson, Chair, CND | Paul Mackney, General Secretary NATFHE | Tariq Ali | Andrew Murray, Chair, Stop the War Coalition | John Rees, Vice President Europe, The Cairo Conference | Sami Ramadani, Iraqi Democrats Against the Occupation | Mark Curtis | Tony Woodley, General Secretary T&GWU | Sabah Jawad, Iraqi Democrats Against the Occupation | Harold Pinter | George Monbiot | Jeremy Dear, General Secretary NUJ | Camden NATFHE | Mary Lou McDonald MEP | All Together (South Korea) | Korean Action Against Dispatch of Troops to Iraq, JUNG Kwang-Hoon | Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU), Acting President, JEON Jae-hwan | Democratic Labour Party National Assembly Representatives | KWON Young-ghil | SIM Sang-jeung | DAN Byung-ho to date we can report that: Delegates from Iraq include: Ayattolla Jawad al Khalissi, (Gen Sec, Iraqi National Foundation Congress), Sheikh Hassan Al Zargani, (Al Sadr Movement), Hassan Juma, (President, General Union of Oil Employees, Basra), Hana Ibrahim, (Women's Will Association), Dr Khair Eldin Hasseeb, (Centre for Arab Unity Studies) Delegates from USA include: Cindy Sheehan, Medea Benjamin (Code Pink), Judy Linehan, (MFSO), Kelly Dougherty (IVAW), Charlie Jenks (Traprock Peace Center), Ahmed Shawki (National Council of Arab Americans), David Swanson (AfterDowningStreet.org), Eric Ruder (International Socialist Review), Elizabeth Wrigley-Field (Campus Antiwar Network) Provisional Agenda 9.00 - 10.00 Registration. 10.00 - 10.30 Chair: Andrew Murray Welcome speech: Tony Benn Introduction to the Statement. Lindsey German. 10.30 - 1.00 Session One. ""Iraq, the US, Britain: the current situation"". Chair: Andrew Murray Speakers will include: Phyllis Bennis. Sheikh Hussein al Zagani Tariq Ali 1.00 - 2.00 Lunch 2.00 - 5.00 Session Two. Bringing Bush and Blair to Account"". 2.00 - 3.00 Military Families Campaigns Chair: Andrew Burgin. Speakers will include: Cindy Sheehan Rose Gentle Medea Benjamin Reg Keyes 3.00 - 5.00. Chair: Andrew Murray and Kate Hudson Speakers will include: Hassan Jummah Hanna Abrahim Billy Hayes Ann Wright 5.00 - 6.00 Tea 6.00 - 8.00 Session Three ""Building an International Movement"". Chair: Andrew Murray and Jane Shallice Speakers will include: Bruce Kent George Galloway Jeremy Corbyn"
20051210 Surviving the Vernon Reactor Conference - Greenfield Community College "Confer with experts and neighbors, this Human Rights Day, 12:30-6:30 pm, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2005 Greenfield Community College *** Greenfield, Massachusetts *** This is in the Cafeteria, but the cafeteria food service is closed. Please come after lunch. Co-sponsors can set up a card table for literature or a display beginning at noon. Doors pen for the public at 12:30. Our Keynote speaker Ernest Sternglass, speaks at 1PM and shows graphs on downwind health effects following nuclear testing and reactor operations. Ernest is a brilliant man with both practical and theoretical understanding. He had a 5-hour conversation with Einstein once. He is 82 but looks and acts 62, here from Pittsburg. Ray Shadis, the Technical Advisor for the New England Coalition will speak about the particular hazards of the proposed power uprate at New England's oldest reactor. Ray is from Maine and can answer questions about how a thorough safety assessment of the Maine Yankee reactor, proclaimed to be well maintained, was shut down after a thorough safety assessment. http://www.necnp.org Survive and thrive at panel discussions and workshops on topics such as Evacuation Planning, Radiation Monitoring, and the Powers of Nonviolent Action. We willingly address realities and what will move us toward solutions as a society. Treat yourself to the panel discussion on healing and recovery. We are excited that author Alice Epstein, ""Mind, Fantasy, and Healing"" will join us and bring some of her out-of-print book describing her recovery from cancer. After being given a diagnosis of cancer and as little as a year to survive, X-rays showed that her kidney cancer had already spread to the lungs. Diet, exercise, meditation and therapy were her chosen treatments, about ten years ago. Claudia Sperber will show us acupressure for health maintenance. Kathleen Becker demonstrates Breema massage, for a little heaven on earth. Take US91 & 2-West, turn north onto Colrain Rd. and proceed to the beautiful campus of Greenfield Community College. We'd love to hear you're coming. Free and open to the public. Wheelchair accessible. Donations invited. Generous donors support web access & radio use of audio recordings. Transcribing help welcomed. Volunteers please call Sally Weiss, 413 584-9887 or Sunny Miller, 413 773-7427. We'd love to hear you're coming. To Co-sponsor or reserve space for public display, please mail $25 or more to Traprock Peace Center, "
20051209 Films: 4 Films on Sweatshops "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Four Short Films on Sweatshops Produced by the National Labor Committee This evening we will view four short films about garment sweatshops in various parts of the world. The films look at the working conditions in the plants, and the companies that run them. Discussion to Follow. Please join us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051206 * NATIONAL DAY OF COUNTER-RECRUITMENT * "* NATIONAL DAY OF COUNTER-RECRUITMENT * December 6, 2005 Campus Antiwar Network http://www.campusantiwar.net ENDORSED BY: Pablo Paredes, war resister; David Airhart, Iraq War vet and Kent State student facing expulsion for peaceful counter- recruitment; Tariq Khan, George Mason University student assaulted for peaceful counter-recruitment; Charles Peterson, Holyoke Community College student assaulted for peaceful ounter-recruitment; Traprock Peace Center; Anthony Arnove, editor, Iraq Under Siege and co-editor with Howard Zinn, Voices of a People's History of the United States * Say No to the Solomon Amendment! Campus Anti-War Network is calling for actions around the country to show the federal government that they cannot intimidate schools for kicking out military recruiters. On December 6, the Supreme Court will hear the FAIR v Rumsfeld case (brought by several universities), which will decide whether schools can ban military recruiters wihout losing federal funding. Currently, the Solomon Amendment allows the government to cut off federal funding from schools that ban military recruiters. This policy forces schools to accept military recruitment, even though the military's anti-gay ""don't ask, don't tell"" policy violates university anti-discrimination policies. * Bring the movement for COLLEGE NOT COMBAT to a recruiting station near you! On Dec 6, when the Supreme Court hears FAIR v Rumsfeld, students will hold protests at military recruiting stations across the country, including in San Francisco, Seattle, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York City, and many other cities. In Washington, D.C., a press conference and demonstration will take place outside the Supreme Court. This action comes amid increasing revelations of the horror of the Iraq occupation. Recent video footage shows that the US used chemical weapons (white phosp horus) in Fallujah, laying bare the lies about ""weapons of mass destruction."" Occupation is not liberation. On December 6, we refuse to let the military recruit young people to kill and die in a war based on lies. December 6 is also the one-year anniversary of Navy petty officer Pablo Paredes' refusal to board his ship in protest of the war, which sparked a national campaign that displayed and strengthened the growing refusal of soldiers to fight this war. Recently, the Counter-recruitment movement won a victory in San Francisco, where 60 percent of voters approved a proposition to oppose military recruiters in schools and support scholarships to counteract the poverty draft, which targets the poor, and people of color. Let's mobilize on Dec 6 to counter the military's ability to wage its illegal war and to support the right of universities to oppose military recruiting on their campuses. Say No to the Solomon Amendment! COLLEGE NOT COMBAT! TROOPS OUT NOW! We welcome all organizations to endorse this day of action or to sponsor it with us. If you want to endorse, or you want to organize an action in your area, email recruitersout@yahoo.com and check out our website at: http://www.campusantiwar.net"
20051206 "Water Privatization: Global & Local Issues in the 21st Century - UMass, Amherst" "Water Privatization: Global & Local Issues in the 21st Century Tuesday, December 6th 7 pm Campus Center Room 904-08 UMass Amherst Is water a human right or a commodity to be bought and sold in a global marketplace? Which corporations benefit from this precious resource and how can we stop them from profiting at the expense of communities far and near, e.g., Holyoke? A panel discussion with: Karl Flecker The Polaris Institute Jonathan Leavitt Massachusetts Global Action Carolyn Toll Oppenheim Shays 2: Western Mass Committee on Corporations and Democracy Sponsors and Contacts: Department of Social Theory and Political Economy: stpec@sbs.umass.edu Massachusetts Global Action: water@massglobalaction.org Other Sponsors To Date: Western Mass AFSC; Department of Anthropology UMass; Environmental Sciences Program, UMass; The Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies; Student Center for Educational Research and Advocacy (SCERA), UMass; Clean Water Action"
20051206 Counter-Recruitment Protest -South Hadley "CALLING ALL ANTI-WAR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS! MILITARY RECRUITERS OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS! TELL RECRUITERS: OUR GENERATION WON'T GO! DATE: TUESDAY DECEMBER 6, 2005 TIME: 5PM PLACE: In South Hadley, at the Recruitment Center on the corner of routes 116 and 33, down the street from South Hadley High School. WHY: On December 6, students across the country are taking a stand against the recruiters. The Campus Anti-war Network (CAN) is mobilizing students in actions on our campuses and in our cities. The date is significant because it is the day that the Supreme Court will hear F.A.I.R. v. Rumsfeld--a case that will decide the legality of the Solomon Amendment. The Solomon Amendment is the federal law that cuts federal funding to colleges that ban military recruiters. Students need to take a stand to make the point that we shouldn't have to join the military to get higher education. That's why we raise the slogan: COLLEGE, NOT COMBAT! In Western Massachusetts, many are familiar with the brutal treatment received by counter-recruiters at Holyoke Community College. This is our chance to respond - to help build the movement that will keep the military out of our schools for good, and to do our part in shutting down the war machine. To this end, there will be a demonstration in South Hadley on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 5pm at the recruitment center on the corner of routes 116 and 33, down the street from South Hadley High School. All area anti-war groups are invited to organize and mobilize. To add your group to the list of endorsers, email charlest.peterson@gmail.com. For more info check out www.campusantiwar.net Endorsed by: CINDY SHEEHAN - Gold Star Families for Peace HOWARD ZINN - author, A People's History of the United States Holyoke Community College Anti-War Coalition Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Anti-War Action Committee International Socialist Organization BRING FRIENDS! BRING CLASSMATES! PRINT OUT THIS EMAIL, MAKE COPIES, SPREAD THE WORD!"
20051206 "Stop Military Recruitment rally at US Army Recruiting Station - 141 Tremont St.," "**FORWARD WIDELY** STOP MILITARY RECRUITMENT--No to the Solomon Ammendment! BRING THE TROOPS HOME! 4PM Tues., DECEMBER 6 at US Army Recruiting 141 Tremont St. near Park St. T-stop between Temple Pl. and West St. On December 6, the Supreme Court will decide the constitutionality of the Solomon Amendment, which denies federal funding to schools that don't allow military recruitment on campus, in the historic case of FAIR v. Rumsfeld (see http://solomonresponse.org). This is also the anniversary of Navy petty officer Pablo Paredes' refusal to fight for the illegal and immoral occupation of Iraq. We just saw an awesome protest/walk-out of hundreds of students on the common and around the country on Nov. 2. Let's keep up the momentum and join students from around the country to stand in solidarity with Pablo's protest, and say ? NO TO THE SOLOMON AMENDMENT! MILITARY OUT OF OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES! BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! This is a national call-to-action initiated by the Campus Antiwar Network. Sponsored locally by antiwar groups at: Northeastern U., Brookline High, New England Institute of AR, Berklee College of Music, Simmons, and more to come! All are welcome to sponsor! FOR MORE INFO OR TO SPONSOR CONTACT: NEUCAWR@YAHOO.COM, OR CALL (617)548-7946 http://campusantiwar.net"
20051205 Waronoke Peace Action Group Meeting "Waronoke Peace Action Group Regular Monthly Planning Meeting (open to all who share our concerns) When: Mon., Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Westfield Athenaeum (Westfield's public library), 6 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 - ask at desk for room location Map & directions on our website: http://www.WaronokePeace.org/ * Note: Our regular monthly planning meetings will normally occur on the First Monday of each month. The January 2006 meeting will be on the second Monday - Jan. 9 - to avoid the day after New Year's Day."
20051205 Waronoke Peace Action Group Meeting "Waronoke Peace Action Group Regular Monthly Planning Meeting (open to all who share our concerns) When: Mon., Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m. Where: Westfield Athenaeum (Westfield's public library), 6 Elm St., Westfield, MA 01085 - ask at desk for room location Map & directions on our website: http://www.WaronokePeace.org/ * Note: Our regular monthly planning meetings will normally occur on the First Monday of each month. The January 2006 meeting will be on the second Monday - Jan. 9 - to avoid the day after New Year's Day."
20051204 UPDATE ON GLOBAL WARMING "Sunday December 4 7pm, First Churches, 129 Main St, Northampton. Dr Raymond Bradley, Distinguished Prof in the Dept of Geosciences and Dir of the Climate System Research Center of UMass Amherst, will explain the science of global warming and discuss possible plans for redemption. One of the foremost climatologists in the country, he has recently received national notoriety when his data and conclusions were questioned by US Rep Joe Barton (R-Texas), chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Info: Tina Clarke, 549-6839, ticlarke@comcast.net, or Ellie Manire-Gatti, 256-4937, elliermg@comcast.net."
20051203 Intro to Nonviolent Communication - Northampton "Saturday, December 3, 2005, 9:30-5pm, Northampton, MA Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC) Workshop-the work of Marshal Rosenberg. Do you have the tools to facilitate peaceful conversations? Are you experiencing conflict in your relationships? Are you looking for a safe and supportive place to learn and relate to others in a deeper, more conscious way? In this workshop, we will learn how to resolve conflict, improve personal relationships and create peace in our lives by learning to: --Understand others instead of reacting to them --Speak in ways more likely to really be heard by others --Negotiate difficult situations with more ease and confidence --Explore the connection between how you think and how you feel Workshop led by Pat Arcady, EdD. Pat currently leads both introductory and advanced NVC trainings throughout New England. She teaches NVC to individuals, couples, parents and kids, workplace managers, groups and organizations because she believes this work will increase the levels of authenticity, connection, support, respect and warmth among us. Pat Arcady has attended numerous trainings including BayNVCs first Leadership Training Program in San Francisco, California, and a 10 day International Intensive Training with Marshal Rosenberg, the founder of NVC. Please pre-register by Thurs. Dec. 1st with Darren Engstrom via email, darren@coachmylife.com or by phone 413-210-5639. Cost $60-$45, refreshments provided. Location: Friends Meeting House, 43 Center St., 2nd Flr, Northampton, MA. (pdf flyer available at www.coachmylife.com) -- Darren Engstrom Professional Life Coaching and Business Development www.coachmylife.com darren@coachmylife.com"
20051203 GLOBAL WARMING INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION "Saturday December 3 Check the Climate Crisis Coalition website for updates on what is being organized (www.climatecrisis.us). From November 28 to December 9 representatives from over 150 countries will be meeting at a major United Nations Climate Conference in Montreal. ""Stop Global Warming"" buttons, stickers, and posters are available to help you organize. Info: Ted Glick, coordinator, ""Climate Crisis, USA Join the World!"" campaign, usajointheworld@igc.org."
20051203 "Dead Man Walking, 7pm, 11/30-12/3, Elms College" "November 30 to December 3 7pm, Elms College, 291 Springfield St, Chicopee. A play by Tim Robbins, based on the book by Sister Helen Prejean. An opportunity to broaden discussion about the death penalty and involve schools in an interdisciplinary dialogue about a major social issue. Part of Elms College series: ""Above All Else, Life"". Info: 265-2294, mailto:guimondj@elms.edu, www.elms.edu/about/aboveallelselife.htm."
20051203 "Junebug Jabbo Jones, Northampton MA. Dec 2+3" "December 2 & 3 SAYINGS FROM THE LIFE & WRITINGS OF JUNEBUG JABBO JONES 8pm, Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St, Northampton. $15 general, $8 senior/low income, $5 students - available thru FAC Box Office, 545-2511. Info: New WORLD Theater, 545-1972, www.newworldtheater.org Friday You Cant Judge A Book by Looking at the Cover"" by John ONeal. With lots of humor and in his own unique turn-of-phrase style, Junebug Jabbo Jones illuminates upon slices of African American life and black folks struggle for rights and respect. Wherever and whenever oppressed people have taken stock of their situations and begun to consider what to do about it, Junebug, or somebody like him, may be found nearby. Saturday, ""Trying to Find My Way Back Home"" with William ONeal. Junebug Jabbo Jones the Elder (John ONeal) passes the baton to a new generation (William ONeal, his son) to carry on the Junebug tradition. In ""Trying To Find My Way Back Home,"" Junebug Jabbo Jones The Younger exposes the devastating impact of post-industrial urban life on inner city blacks, despite the powerful influence of the Civil Rights Movement. Using storytelling, rap, song, and spoken word, this gifted young actor and hip-hop singer gives a youthful voice to the ""Junebug aesthetic,"" and challenges contemporary audiences to recognize the importance of our past struggles to our present lives."
20051202 Film: Ancient Futures "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Ancient Futures: Learning from Ladakh (1993, 60 mins.) Produced by International Society for Ecology and Culture, Ladakh, or ""Little Tibet"", is a wildly beautiful desert land high in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of fugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Then came ""development."" Now in Leh, the capital, one finds pollution and divisiveness, inflation and unemployment, intolerance and greed. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat form modernization. Ancient Futures is much more than a film about Ladakh. The breakdown of Ladakhs culture and environment forces us to reexamine what we really mean by progress not only in the developing parts of the world, but in the industrialized world as well. The story of Ladakh teaches us about the root causes of environmental, social and psychological problems, and provides valuable guidelines for our own future. Special Guest: Rebecca Kushins, a former volunteer in Ladakh, will share her perspectives Discussion to Follow. Please join us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051202 "FREE FILM: ""WEAPONS OF THE SPIRIT"", 7pm Northampton MA" "Friday December 2 7pm, Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St, Northampton. The amazing story of Le Chambon, a French village that hid 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation. Info: info@northamptoncommittee.org www.northamptoncommittee.org/"
20051201 Rosa Parks Day! (Where will you sit?) "Thursday December 1 {50th Anniversary of Rosa Parks Arrest} NATIONWIDE STRIKE AGAINST POVERTY, RACISM, & WAR We are making the connections between poverty, racism, and war. Includes a December 3 March on Wall Street. In solidarity with Katrina Survivors demanding that the people of New Orleans and the Gulf control the rebuilding, NOT Bush's rich friends; an independent investigation of the Outrage; a job at a living wage is a human right; healthcare, housing, and education, not war and occupation; military recruiters out of our schools; bring the troops home now! Info: WMass Organizing Committee for a National Strike Against Poverty, Racism, & War, PO Box 2733, Springfield MA 01101; 413 896-5219 wmassiac@hotmail.com. NATIONAL CONTACT: Troops Out Now Coalition, 39 W 14th St #206, New York NY 10011 212-633-6646, info@troopsoutnow.org, www.troopsoutnow.org The Boston City Council unanimously voted to encourage all public and private businesses ""to either close on December 1 or allow the many workers and students in the City who will want to attend the Rosa Parks Commemoration event taking place during normal business hours, to take the day off, or leave work and school early with impunity."" Info: Steve Gillis, Boston School Bus Drivers/USW Local 8751, 617-524-3507 info@bostonschoolbusunion.org."
20051201 "Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, Arms Library, 8PM" "On Dec. 1st, 1955 Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a segregated bus in Montgomery Alabama. This was the spark that ignited the African American struggle for freedom in Mid-20th century America. The Montgomery bus boycott, inspired by Rosa Parks civil disobedience, stands in American history as a shining example of non-violence and successful community organizing. On Thursday, Dec. 1st, 2005 Charlie King and Kate Stevens will present Aint Gonna Let Nobody Turn Me Around, a history in songs, readings and historical slides of the Civil Rights Movement 1955 1967. This performance, in honor of the anniversary of Rosa Parks courageous action, will be at the Arms Library, Shelburne Falls and will begin at 8PM. Reach Charlie King and Karen Brandow http://www.charlieking.org 20 Severance St Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 413-625-8115 VaguelyRem@aol.com"
20051130 """DEAD MAN WALKING""" "November 30 to December 3 7pm, Elms College, 291 Springfield St, Chicopee. A play by Tim Robbins, based on the book by Sister Helen Prejean. An opportunity to broaden discussion about the death penalty and involve schools in an interdisciplinary dialogue about a major social issue. Part of Elms College series: ""Above All Else, Life"". Info: 265-2294, guimondj@elms.edu www.elms.edu/about/aboveallelselife.htm."
20051130 "Latin American Feminism, Smith College, 5pm" "Wednesday November 30 5pm, Neilson Browsing Room, Smith College, Rt 9, Northampton. Internationally recognized scholar of transnational feminist movements with a focus on Latin America, Dr Sonia Alvarez speaks on ""Latin American Feminism in Movement: Global Contentions and Translocal Connections"". Part of Women, Race, and Culture Lecture Series called ""Unsustainable Imperialism, Mutinous Feminisms, and Antiracism"". Info: fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu, www.smith.edu/wst/events.html."
20051130 "International Women & Globalization, UMass Amherst, 12:15-2PM" "Wednesday November 30 12:15-2pm, Herter 601, UMass Amherst. Ann Ferguson, Prof of Philosophy and Women's Studies, gives a slide show and report on the international Women and Globalization conference which she helped organize last summer in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. Of the 185 participants, both activists and academics, the majority came from Latin America and North America, with participants from India, Africa, and Europe as well. Info: Five Colleges Women's Studies Research Center, fcwsrc@fivecolleges.edu."
20051130 "Film/Video: ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle,"" Arms Library, Bridg" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051130 National Day to Save Tookie Williams - film - Redemption: The Stan Tookie Willi "THE CLOCK IS TICKING! SAVE TOOKIE! As part of a national day of action to save Stan Tookie Williams from execution, Northampton anti-death penalty activists will be screening the movie, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story starring Jamie Foxx. Date: Wednesday November 30 Time: 5PM-7PM at the Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street in Northampton (behind Woodstar Cafe) Local contact: annie@zirin.com We are reaching out to you to add your voice to the to the tens of thousands of others urging California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant clemency to death row prisoner Stanley Tookie Williams, due to be executed on December 13. Stan co-founded the Crips gang in Los Angeles. He was framed for four murders and sentenced to death in 1981. At his trial, Stan was found guilty by an all-white jury after the prosecutor removed all prospective Black jurors from the jury pool. In his closing argument, the prosecutor compared Stan to a Bengal tiger in the zoo, and described the Black neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles as his jungle habitat."" Stan transformed himself behind bars, writing children's books to discourage kids from joining gangs. He has been nominated for five Nobel Prizes, and one of his books won two national honors. Stan has saved the lives of over 150,000 youth, as reported by them, their parents, teachers and law enforcement officials in their 70,000 emails to Stan. Earlier this year he received a Presidential Call to Service Award from none other than George Bush. In recognition of the valuable work Stan continues to do from behind bars, both the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle have printed editorials calling on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant Stan clemency before his December 13th execution date . To put even more pressure on Schwarzenegger, Stan's supporters have called for a November 30 national day of action to hold press conferences, speakouts and rallies. We have to show ""the Terminator"" that we won't allow him to kill Stan without a fight. For more information see nodeathpenalty.org What you can do: Put Pressure on Schwarzenegger phone - 916.445.2841 fax - 916.445.4633 email - Governor@governor.ca.gov - FAX THE GOVERNOR This Web site allows you to send free faxes to Schwarzenegger about Stan's case. Go to http://local-impact.org/current.html#tookie More info: www.savetookie.org"
20051130 National Day to Save Tookie Williams - film - Redemption: The Stan Tookie Willi "THE CLOCK IS TICKING! SAVE TOOKIE! As part of a national day of action to save Stan Tookie Williams from execution, Northampton anti-death penalty activists will be screening the movie, Redemption: The Stan Tookie Williams Story starring Jamie Foxx. Date: Wednesday November 30 Time: 5PM-7PM at the Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street in Northampton (behind Woodstar Cafe) Local contact: annie@zirin.com We are reaching out to you to add your voice to the to the tens of thousands of others urging California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant clemency to death row prisoner Stanley Tookie Williams, due to be executed on December 13. Stan co-founded the Crips gang in Los Angeles. He was framed for four murders and sentenced to death in 1981. At his trial, Stan was found guilty by an all-white jury after the prosecutor removed all prospective Black jurors from the jury pool. In his closing argument, the prosecutor compared Stan to a Bengal tiger in the zoo, and described the Black neighborhood of South Central Los Angeles as his jungle habitat."" Stan transformed himself behind bars, writing children's books to discourage kids from joining gangs. He has been nominated for five Nobel Prizes, and one of his books won two national honors. Stan has saved the lives of over 150,000 youth, as reported by them, their parents, teachers and law enforcement officials in their 70,000 emails to Stan. Earlier this year he received a Presidential Call to Service Award from none other than George Bush. In recognition of the valuable work Stan continues to do from behind bars, both the Los Angeles Times and San Francisco Chronicle have printed editorials calling on Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger to grant Stan clemency before his December 13th execution date . To put even more pressure on Schwarzenegger, Stan's supporters have called for a November 30 national day of action to hold press conferences, speakouts and rallies. We have to show ""the Terminator"" that we won't allow him to kill Stan without a fight. For more information see nodeathpenalty.org What you can do: Put Pressure on Schwarzenegger phone - 916.445.2841 fax - 916.445.4633 email - Governor@governor.ca.gov - FAX THE GOVERNOR This Web site allows you to send free faxes to Schwarzenegger about Stan's case. Go to http://local-impact.org/current.html#tookie More info: www.savetookie.org"
20051130 "Reel World - free film, ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""" "Brilliant 1990 Harvard lecture by Gene Sharp, the world's pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle"". Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. Excellent summation to this film/video series."
20051129 "Learning in a Time of War, Northampton, MA" "Tuesday November 29 7pm, Northampton Center for the Arts, 17 New South St, Northampton. Inaugural event for the year-long project, Books Building Bridges. Refreshments will be offered and donations accepted to support Books Building Bridges. Learning in a Time of War will examine the impact of war on literacy, libraries, and education both in the US and in Iraq. Presenters on this panel include Safaa Al-Hamdani, Prof of Biology, Jacksonville State U and Founder of Books to Baghdad; Michle Cloonan, Dean and Prof of the Graduate School of Library & Information Science, Simmons College; Pamela Schwartz, Outreach Director, National Priorities Project; and Jeff Spur, Islamic and Middle East Specialist at the Documentation Center of the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture, Fine Arts Library, Harvard University. Bonnie Isman, Director of the Jones Library in Amherst, will facilitate the evening. Books Building Bridges collective member Marjorie Hess will offer audience participants many ways to get involved. Books Building Bridges was inspired by Jeanette Winter's book, ""The Librarian of Basra"", which chronicles the work of Basra librarian Alia Muhammed Baker who, with her community, saved 30,000 volumes from being destroyed during the current war with Iraq. The project includes AFSC, Baghdad University, Broadside Bookshop, Five College Libraries, Food For Thought Books, The Literacy Project, and Odyssey Bookshop. Info: 413 253-5432, www.BooksBuildingBridges.org."
20051128 "End of Oil Lecture Series, Ware MA" "Monday November 28 5:30pm pot-luck dinner; 6:30-9pm presentations, Agape Community, 2062 Greenwich Rd, Ware. Tad Montgomery on ""Peak Oil, Global Climate Change, and Petroleum Geopolitics."" Ecological engineer in Brattleboro VT, Tad has worked on energy conservation and renewable energy, has studied global climate change, and developed eco village and sustainable living design. Info: 413 967-9369, www.agapecommunity.org."
20051127 Northampton (MA) Community Resource Center POTLUCK "Sunday November 27 (Last Sundays) NORTHAMPTON COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER POTLUCK 6pm, Northampton Community Resource Center (NCRC) located in the basement of First Churches, Center & Main Sts, Northampton. A potluck and orientation for anyone and everyone to come and find out more about the space. The NCRC is a space for the local community, those passing through, anyone, to come together to build connections and share resources, ideas, skills, and information. Open hours: Monday and Wednesday 10am-Noon, Tuesday and Thursday 7-9pm, and Sunday 1-4pm. Info: ncrc@riseup.net, or Berg, 413 585-7015, resisting@riseup.net, www.pedalpeople.com/cs/."
20051126 "COMMUNITY AGAINST HATE OPEN MIC, Springfield, MA" "Saturday November 26 and Every Saturday) 9:30pm, Latin Flava Caf, 1677 Main St, Springfield (788-8803). Poetry, song writing, hip hop. No charge at the door; $5 donation requested. Non-alcoholic. Info (and if you know socially conscious artists looking for a place to perform): Maurice ""Soulfighter"" Taylor, 413 532-3650, i_am_soulfighter@yahoo.com Bravo. Maurice brings soul to the stage!"
20051126 "WINTER CLOTHING & BLANKET DRIVE, Springfield" "Saturday November 26 10am-3pm, Bishop Marshall Center parking lot, Elliot Street (off State St), Springfield. Please drop off clean blankets and winter clothing, especially childrens parkas, boots, mittens, hats. Non-perishable food also accepted. Info: Brendon Preston, Springfield Catholic Worker, 413 848-2320, bfpreston2@yahoo.com. Endorsed by Traprock Peace Center: Together we explore nonviolence, foster community, work to end war, promote communication, and take initatives on justice and environmental issues."
20051125 """Pick a Mall & Tell them All"" campaign Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving)" "Pick a Mall and Tell Them All! campaign - join us along the main road to the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke, MA. (details at http://www.WaronokePeace.org/) or at a mall more convenient to you as part of our campaign! And help us spread the word Nationwide! The Waronoke Peace Action Group of Western Massachusetts is calling on its anti-war and social justice sister groups across Massachusetts and across the U.S to to forego shopping and eating leftovers for a few hours on Friday, November 25. By all means activists should go to the closest mall where thousdands of others will be heading, but they should head there with signs and banners in hand. Groups can position themselves on the sides of public access roads for maximum visability and get the word out that The Troops have to come home, and George Bush and his cronies have got to go. Our group is also discouraging the purchase of violent or military toys and video games. How about it, a couple of hours in the brisk morning air with your fellow activists will be envigorating will help burn off the calories gained the day before! More details on website http://www.WaronokePeace.org"
20051125 Black Friday (the day after Thanksgiving) Vigil for Peace visibility event "Visibility event at Holyoke Crossing - along the main road to the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside in Holyoke, MA. AND Pick a Mall and Tell Them All! campaign The Waronoke Peace Action Group of Western Massachusetts is calling on its anti-war and social justice sister groups across Massachusetts and across the U.S to to forego shopping and eating leftovers for a few hours on Friday, November 25. By all means activists should go to the closest mall where thousdands of others will be heading, but they should head there with signs and banners in hand. Groups can position themselves on the sides of public access roads for maximum visability and get the word out that The Troops have to come home, and George Bush and his cronies have got to go. Our group is also discouraging the purchase of violent or military toys and video games. How about it, a couple of hours in the brisk morning air with your fellow activists will be envigorating will help burn off the calories gained the day before! More details on website http://www.WaronokePeace.org"
20051125 Demo at Wal-Mart "This Thanksgiving, let's make Wal-Mart accountable! Help us demand change at Wal-Mart the day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25th! Leafleting 10:00 AM at the entrance to the following Wal-Marts: Chicopee (591 Memorial Drive - Route 33) Hadley (337 Russell Street - Route 9) Northampton (180 North King Street - Route 5) Springfield (1105 Boston Road) Westfield (141 Springfield Road - Route 20) http://www.walmart.com/storeLocator/ca_storefinder_results.do?sfsearch_city=Chicopee&sfsearch_state=MA&sfsearch_zip=&x=28&y=5&=Continue&continue = For more information or to RSVP please contact Dan Clifford 732-6209 x14 or 626-6638; or Rick Brown 732-6209 x15 or 374-1492 http://www.wakeupwalmart.com/feature/price/action.html Tell us that you'll be there? Don't Forget! Thursday, December 8, 2005 March for the Right to Organize! March for Human Rights! March the Workers' Freedom Trail! Join the labor movement to demand workers' rights in New England! Free bus from Pioneer Valley . Rally at the Boston Common at 3:30pm. March at 4:00PM and finish at the State House at 5PM. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Steve Dondley, 732-7970, unionyes@pvaflcio.org"
20051120 The Amherst Peace Vigil The Amherst Vigil for Peace and Justice in a Nuclear-free World has met each Sunday from noon to one on the Amherst Common for more than twenty-six years. http://www.amherstvigil.org
20051118 Film: Unconstitutional "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Unconstitutional: The War On our Civil Liberties (2004, 68 mins.) Directed by Nonny de la Pena, Unconstitutional: The War on Our Civil Liberties is the new, hour-long documentary from Robert Greenwald one of the most prolific and progressive producers in Hollywood in conjunction with the ACLU. This new film, written, directed and produced by Nonny de la Pena, details the shocking way that the civil liberties of American citizens and immigrants alike have been infringed upon, curtailed and rolled back since 9/11 and the USA Patriot Act. Autumn of 2001 brought us assaults against Americans' comfort zone on many fronts. We learned that we could fall victim to attacks on US soil, and we learned that those guarantees provided to us in the Constitution were equally vulnerable. Here, you'll get the real story behind the USA PATRIOT Act and other administration policies and the gut wrenching stories behind those affected from law abiding sales clerks to United States Olympians unable to travel. It'll remind you of what America used to stand for and what it seems we're falling for now. In short, this film will affirm why you're angry and give you a tool to help others join your ranks. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051118 "Close the School of A., Ft. Benning, GA" "Converge on Fort Benning: November 18-20, 2005 3 Days of Remembrance & Resistance to Close the SOA! On November 18-20, 2005 we will gather at Fort Benning, Georgia -- one of the largest military bases in the world and home of the notorious School of the Americas (SOA/ WHINSEC) -- to confront injustice, to speak out for truth and to change oppressive US foreign policy. The SOA has trained over 60,000 Latin American soldiers in counterinsurgency techniques, sniper training, commando and psychological warfare, military intelligence and interrogation tactics. Its graduates have consistently used their skills to wage a war against the poor and to maintain a racist system of greed and violence. Among those targeted are educators, union organizers, religious workers, student leaders, and others who work for the rights of the poor. Hundreds of thousands of Latin Americans have been tortured, raped, assassinated, ""disappeared,"" massacred, and forced into refugee by those trained at the School of Assassins. Venezuelan SOA graduates were among the leadership of the coup attempt against President Hugo Chavez in April 2002 and cited for embassy bombings in Caracas in February 2003. The Venezuelan government has ceased all training of Venezuelan soldiers at the School of the Americas (now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation). The official announcement was made by Venezuelan Vice President Jos Vicente Rangel in an address to the Venezuelan National Assembly on Thursday, February 26, 2004. In an earlier meeting with a delegation of U.S. human rights activists, Rangel stated that the SOA/WHISC is a training school for dictators, torturers and terrorists, and a country such as the U.S. which considers itself to be a democracy should not have such a school on their soil. During a visit of religious leaders from the United States in Venezuela in January, President Hugo Chvez also spoke out against the SOA as he stated: ""This school [the SOA/WHISC] deformed the minds of many Latin American soldiers, who from there went on to become dictators."" (El Nacional, January 19, 2004) We are in a period of great change. Social justice movements throughout the Americas are mobilizing tirelessly. Civil society is getting increasingly more vocal and we are going to close this school that continues to create death and suffering. Justice is within our reach when we stand up in numbers too big to be ignored -- sending a powerful message by putting our bodies on the line. The Venezuela Information Office (VIO) is hosting a presentation about the developments in Venezuela at this years' vigil, followed by an open group discussion (Saturday, November 19, 5-7pm at the Columbus Convention Center). For more information about the November Mobilization Information visit: http://www.SOAW.org Jorge Marin CB-Martin Luther King, Jr. Boston, MA The Bolivarian Circles in the USA seek to inform the american public of what is really going on in Venezuela. We respect the laws of the US and we aim to improve the relations between our two countries."
20051117 Scott Ritter - 6:30 PM - Amherst "Scott Ritter: Iraq Confidential -- Dual Deception 6:30 pm Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2005 Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 14 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, Massachusetts Directions - http://www.gracechurchamherst.org/getting.htm Seats - $10 each. You may reserve seats by mail at Traprock Peace Center, , or you may reserve a seat online at $10 per seat. Please visit http://www.grassrootspeace.org/scott_ritter_17nov05.html to make pay by PayPal. (VISA or MasterCard accepted.) Scott Ritter, UN Weapons Inspector for seven years, was right. Disarmament worked. Every time he speaks we learn something new. Ask your questions about Iran. Truth builds bridges for mutual benefit. Veterans, students, pacifists are invited to confer at a discussion & reception to follow. Free & open to the public. We are currently discussing possible programs at Frontier and Mohawk Regional schools during the day Thursday. Mohawk can open that program to the public. If the timing works for Scott, the topic will be truth in the media. You can check for details on the calendar next week, if you like. Frontier Regional is not willing to open a daytime program to the public, citing security concerns. ""We declared a war on terror and those who practice terror,"" said Ritter. ""Are we going to declare war on ourselves?"""
20051116 "Film/Video: ""Weapons of the Spirit,"" Arms Library, Bridge St., Shelburne Falls" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051116 Reel World free film "At Arms Library Bridge st Shelburne Falls, Ma. ""Weapons of the Spirit"", French village of 5,000 successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during Nazi occupation of France. Intro. by Bill Moyers"
20051112 "2000 is too many, Northampton & Amherst" "Saturday, November 12 Western Massachusetts Says ""2000 is Too Many"" Join a Silent March to Remember the Fallen and Bring the Troops Home 9am, Pulaski Park, Northampton, 12:30, Amherst Commons You are invited to participate in a silent march to memorialize the deaths of more than 2000 U.S. soldiers and countless Iraqi civilians as a result of the U.S. invasion of Iraq and to call on Massachusetts Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates to endorse the campaign to bring home the Massachusetts National Guard. Each participant will be invited to carry a photograph of one of the U.S. servicemen and women or Iraqi civilians who have been killed in the war. 9am - 12pm Walk on Route 9 from Northampton's Pulaski Park to Amherst's Town Commons 12:30pm Walk from Amherst Commons to Eyes Wide Open exhibit at UMass Library Lawn 1pm A delegation of students will demand that Democratic Party gubernatorial candidates Deval Patrick and Tom Reilly endorse the campaign to bring the Massachusett s National Guard home at the statewide College Democrats convention in the UMass Student Union on Saturday afternoon. 1:30pm Participants will commence reading the names of American soldiers killed in Iraq. For more information, contact Justin at (413) 320-9108 or AFSC at (413) 584-8975."
20051111 "Veterans Day Parade, Veterans for Peace, Gold Star Families, 10:30 NYC" "Veterans Day 2005 Parade Friday Nov. 11 . 11:00 3:00 PM (Wreath-laying, 10:30) March with the Veterans Peace Contingent in this year's ""Nation's Parade"" up Fifth Ave. Assemble at 28th Street between 5th and Madison at 10:30 AM. March steps off at 11:00 AM. To reserve space on the VFP float call 212- 726-0557 and leave your name and number. Special guests: Gold Star Families For Peace and Military Families Speak Out. In coordination with the Coalition to Save the Manhattan V.A. Hospital Veterans For Peace (VFP) and Vietnam Veterans Against the War (VVAW) will join the wreath-laying ceremony at Madison Square Park (5th Avenue and 25th Street) at 10:30 AM. http://www.veteransforpeaceny.org/"
20051111 Film: Roger & Me "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Roger & Me (1989, 91 mins.) Directed by Michael Moore, Narrated by Michael Moore Years Best Awards from the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film Critics Roger and Me is a feature-length documentary film chronicling the efforts of the worlds largest corporation, General Motors, as it turns its hometown of Flint, Michigan, into a ghost town. In his quest to discover why GM would want to do such a thing, filmmaker Michael Moore, a Flint native, attempts to meet the chairman, Roger Smith, and invite him out for a few beers up in Flint to talk things over. In between his efforts to see Smith, Moore, the son of a Flint autoworker, takes us on a bizarre journey through Flint accompanied along the way by Ronald Reagan, Miss America, Pat Boone, Bob Newlywed Game Eubanks, and TV evangelist Robert Schullerall of whom show up to save Flint from destruction. Roger and Me is Michael Moores first major movie. It is the earliest example of what has become Moores signature: a combination of irony and seemingly simple but devastating questions. He gives his targets ample rope to hang themselves in their own words and self contradictions. The results are often as humorous as they are tragic. Sixteen years after its release, Roger and Me is still as powerful and gut wrenching as ever. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051111 "Cindy Sheehan and many speakers! Music by State Radio, UMass Amherst, Stu Union" "November 11: Cindy Sheehan with Zia Mian, returned Iraq Veterans, Massachusetts Military and Gold Star Families, Magdalena Gmez, Evelyn Harris, and many more! Followed by bands State Radio and Outer National Student Union Ballroom, 7pm"
20051110 "Help needed for Eyes Wide Open at UMass, Nov.10-12Amherst" "Volunteers are needed to help with the Eyes Wide Open Exhibit Where: UMass Library Lawn When: 7AM on Thursday, 11/10 - setup (MANY HANDS NEEDED from 7-noon) 11/10 - all day and overnight shift 11/11 - all day and overnight shift 11/12 - from 8-4 and for the breakdown from 4-8PM JOB DESCRIPTIONS: Setup and breakdown is just that - to get the boots setup and to pack them up. You can imagine with over 2,000 boots it takes some time. The exhibit staffing includes: - covering a donations/literature table; - watching the Gold Star table - this is a table where items such as medals, letters, and clothing from soldiers who have been killed are displayed; - greeters at either end of the exhibit to welcome people and let them know a bit about the exhibit; - ""roamers"" to just walk around and keep an eye on things. The overnight staffing is needed to keep the entire exhibit in view at all times and to keep the luminaries lit. Valueable merchandise will be locked up. We also need people who are willing to be ""on call"" in case we need to break down the exhibit quickly because of rain. Please let me know when you can volunteer and whether you can be on an ""on call"" list. Include the day, hours and a phone number where you can be reached. If you know others who might be interested, please share this information. Thank you - Barbara Tiner (548-7919/413-441-3708cell) Jo Comerford American Friends Service Committee, Western Massachusetts 140 Pine Street, Room 10 Florence, Massachusetts 01062 413.584.8975 (W) 413.584.8987 (F) 413.695.6059 (C) afsc@crocker.com"
20051110 CPE hosts a presentation by Sam Bowles on public versus private knowledge in the "The Center for Popular Economics invites you to join us at The Montague Book Mill on November 10, 2005 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Sam Bowles, a founding member of CPE and the author of ""The Moral Sentiments and Material Interests: The Foundations of Cooperation in Economic Life,"" will be presenting a talk on public versus private knowledge in the information age entitled, ""The future of the weightless economy: the invisible hand or the communism of ideas"" For more information, including an abstract of the presentation or directions to the Book Mill, please email heidi@populareconomics.org"
20051110 "David Zirin - speaking at UMass on politics of sports and his new book WHAT""S" "Sportswriter and columnist for The Nation, Dave Zirin is speaking at UMass about the politics of sports and his new book WHAT""S MY NAME FOOL? Sports and Resistance in the US."" Dave will talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly in US sports and about US athletes of the past and present who have stood up to war and racism and fought for a better world. Howard Zinn said about Dave Zirin's book: ""I love this book. It is so refreshing to have a sportswriter who writes with such verve and intellingence, who also has a social conscience, and who refuses to keep those parts of his life separate. This is a rare contribution to social history, something I have been looking for, a sports history that understands how the issues of race and class are inextricable from the world of sports."" Date: Thursday November 10, 2005 Time: 7PM Place: Isenberg School of Management Building Room 133 (Isenberg is on the Haggis Mall.) A link to the campus map is below http://www.umass.edu/umhome/visit_campus/maps.html This event is free and open to the public. It is handicapped accessible. Sponsored by the International Socialist Review Magazine. For more info please call 413-687-0241 Check out Dave's sports columns at edgeofsports.com below is his latest column: This article can be found on the web at http://www.thenation.com/doc/20051121/sheryl_swoopes_out_of_the_closet Sheryl Swoopes: Out of the Closet--and Ignored by DAVE ZIRIN What's the sound of a good story smothered? Ask Sheryl Swoopes. Swoopes is the most prominent women's basketball player of her generation: a five-time All-star, three-time Olympic gold medalist and the WNBA's only three-time MVP. And in a tribute only corporate America could render, Swoopes is the only female player to have her own basketball shoe: Nike's Air Swoopes. The 34-year-old Houston Comet veteran just delivered what could be the most significant body blow to homophobia ever weathered by the athletic-industrial complex. She has come out of the closet with pride, defiance and a palpable sense of joy. But Swoopes's announcement has been met in the sports press with what the Associated Press correctly described as ""a shrug of indifference."" San Jose Mercury News columnist John Ryan wrote, ""Let's face it: On the list of shocking headlines, 'WNBA player is gay' falls somewhere between 'Romo took steroids' and 'Steinbrenner is angry.' "" The muted response to Swoopes's revelation flows from the sexist treatment of women's athletics on sports pages, where the WNBA faces regular derision and the accomplishments of even elite female athletes--from Mia Hamm to Serena Williams--are downplayed or ignored. The Swoopes story hasn't been ignored so much as reframed. Sports pundits have shifted the conversation toward how ""easy"" it is for Swoopes to come out compared to a male athlete. Jim Rome, whom no one is about to confuse with Harvey Milk, said on his sports yak-fest Rome Is Burning that Swoopes ""is in a fringe professional sports league and is anything but a household name in this country. [Male athletes] have a lot more to lose because they have a lot more at stake. Bigger league. Bigger profile. Bigger dollars. Bigger backlash. Bigger ball. Bigger everything."" Ummm... paging Dr. Freud. Bill Plaschke, a columnist for the Los Angeles Times, said on ESPN's Around the Horn, ""Sadly, I don't think it's going to make much of an impact because, for whatever reason in this country, lesbians are viewed differently than gay men. There's not the stigma against lesbianism that there is against gays and men. Especially in athletics."" And this is just a sampling. Swoopes responded to this line of questioning perfectly, saying, ""I don't see [a male athlete coming out] any time soon. But you know what? I didn't really see this happening, either--at least not now--and it did."" It should probably go without saying that looking to Around the Horn or Jim Rome for a serious discussion on sports and sexuality is like reading Ann Coulter for a history of Islam. But tragically, many writers and voices that should be celebrating this moment are choosing to be little more than a fun-house reflection of the mainstream sports blather, concentrating on what Swoopes is not: a man. The most painful expression of this came from someone described on ESPN.com as a ""Closeted Division I-A sports administrator."" He said, ""I and every other gay guy in sports live every day with the fact that it's OK to be a lesbian in sports but not a gay guy. It hurts like hell and is life-altering and causes you to live with fear.... We gotta be in the closet and they don't."" This entire approach accepts the myth that it's somehow ""easier"" for a woman athlete to come out than a man. It adheres in canine fashion to the sports radio stereotype that somehow, in this homophobic society, female athletes are magically turning women's sports into a rainbow paradise. This is simply untrue. In the WNBA for example, a whopping two other players have declared themselves lesbians. Of course there is tremendous homophobia in men's sports. But the moment belongs to Swoopes. Especially because, in addition to being the most prominent team athlete to ever come out, Swoopes happens to be African-American. As she said, ""You have Ellen DeGeneres and Rosie O'Donnell, but you don't have your well-known gay African-American who's come out."" If you don't think this took guts, see the sick, homophobic rants against gays and lesbians--against black lesbians in particular--by the Rev. Walter Fauntroy and DC Reverend Willie Wilson. You can also ask Keith Boykin of the National Black Justice Coalition, a prominent civil and gay rights organization, who was denied the opportunity to speak at the Millions More March in October. For African-American women athletes, especially in the WNBA, the closet can be a cavernous, lonely, chamber of depression. Many come from small Southern towns and communities where homophobia is as thick as the humidity. They then go to college programs where learning to stay in the closet can be as much a part of the coaching drills as lay-up lines and the three-person weave. Swoopes's courageous stance has the potential to begin to move that weight in the other direction. It also has the potential to reach out to young African-American lesbians, made to feel like the twenty-first-century version of Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man. As Selena Roberts wrote in the New York Times, ""There is no diminishing the importance of each female athlete who publicly declares she wants to love freely in a homophobic culture, to live truthfully in a society divided on gay rights. Somewhere, a girl may feel less alone and less of an outcast because someone like Swoopes--an African-American woman--has further diluted the taboo."" We should stop looking for the gay Jackie Robinson. We found her. {{{This article appears at thenation.com. Dave Zirin is the author of ""'What's My Name Fool?' Sports and Resistance in the Unites States"", (Haymarket Books.) Subscribe to his weekly column by sending a blank email to edgeofsports-subscribe@zirin.com. Contact the author at dave@edgeofsports.com.}}}"
20051110 What's My Name Fool! sport and resistance in United States "Author and activist Dave Zirin will be speaking on his new book What's My Name Fool, at Umass in the School of Management Building Room 133."
20051110 "Art Exhibit - Thrown Together, UMass Amherst Speakers Reception 7pm" "Art Exhibit: November 7 to 12 The Iraqi Children's Art Exchange Project: Photographs and Children's Art from Baghdad with 100 Faces of War Experience: Portraits and Words of Americans Who Have Served in Iraq or Afghanistan on display at W.E. B. duBois Library, U-Mass Amherst Thrown Together: Soldier and Civilians in The War Zone Thursday, November 10, 7:00pm W.E. B. duBois Library, 2nd floor Thrown Together is the opening event for two exhibits on display November 7-12 at the library. The event will feature talks by the project coordinators, Matt Mitchell and Claudia Lefko, and Viet Nam Veteran Al Miller from the Veterans Education Project. Questions, comments and conversation will follow."
20051109 "Film/Video: ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised,"" Arms Library, Bridge St., Sh" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051109 Reel World film The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Nearly successful coup against President Hugo Chavez in Venezuela is defeated by uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez gov't.
20051108 "Solidarity with Venezuela, NYC" "EVENING IN SOLIDARITY WITH BOLIVARIAN VENEZUELA Tuesday, November 8 6:30 pm Town Hall New York City (123 West 43rd St. between 6th Ave. & Broadway) ==================================== FEATURING Danny Glover, U.S. Rep. Jose Serrano, Ramsey Clark, Noam Chomsky, Bishop Thomas Gumbleton, Howard Zinn, Rev. Lucius Walker, Padre Luis Barrios, Peter Coyote, Marcia Campos, August Mintz, James Cockcroft, James Petras and the Alberto Lovera Bolivarian Circle, who invite you to this historic gathering. WHETHER YOU CAN ATTEND OR NOT, your help can make this landmark event a greater success. Solidarity with Venezuela is urgently needed: the U.S. is openly and increasingly hostile to the Venezuelan government and is laying the groundwork for intervention -- military or otherwise. Bush administration officials have issued bellicose statements against Venezuela's leaders and Bush ally Rev. Pat Robertson even called for the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Frias. We must reverse this ominous trend by demonstrating our solidarity in every way possible. People in the U.S. have a special responsibility to do what is right, just, and necessary, by building a political force to uphold international law and defend Venezuela's sovereignty. [For an International Action Center FACT SHEET on Venezuela, access this link http://www.iacenter.org/images/Venzuelafact.pdf ALSO SEE these background reports and news items: - ""Venezuela accuses US of 'double standard' on terrorism at http://www.csmonitor.com/2005/0929/dailyUpdate.html - ""Venezuela prepared to repel U.S. invasion if necessary, Chavez says"" at http://www.billingsgazette.com/index.php?tl=1&display=rednews/2005/09/03/build/world/67-venezuela.inc - ""President accepts Robertson apology"" at http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5478,16494480%255E1702,00.html - ""Venezuela prepares 1 million barrels of gasoline for US hurricane-striken areas"" at http://english.people.com.cn/200509/09/eng20050909_207603.html, along with this report at http://biz.yahoo.com/ap/051004/venezuela_us_hurricanes.html?.v=1] Come to Town Hall on November 8 to join in the Evening of Solidarity with Bolivarian Venezuela. Call 212-633-6646 for ticket information. STAND WITH VENEZUELA Make your support known in the November 8 Commemorative Program Journal. Take out a Display Ad or join the growing list of Sponsors and Friends of Venezuela. The Program Journal will be an informative and lasting product of this event. Thousands of copies will be printed: they will be given to Town Hall participants, donors, organizations, the media, and public officials. Copies will also be sent to Venezuela -- to leaders, youth, and others actively building their new society. This Journal will include all types of Display Ads: political statements, solidarity messages, memorial tributes to loved ones and commercial ads. Submissions by political, community, labor, student, religious, legal, artists, and other organizations or individuals are welcome. You can choose ads in three sizes: full-page, half-page, and quarter-page. Name listings are available for Sponsors and Friends. For information on how to be included, or to place your ad or listing, go to <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/journal.shtml> PLEASE NOTE: THE DEADLINE for all ad copy and name listings is Friday, October 21. WE NEED YOUR HELP All proceeds from the Program Journal and direct donations will go toward the costs of the event, and to insure this mass rally is broadcast live and viewed worldwide through a streaming video on the internet. WHAT YOU CAN DO * Take out a Display Ad or Name Listing in the Program Journal, or make a direct donation, at - <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/journal.shtml> * Endorse the event or volunteer to help at - <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/endorse.shtml> * Help build and publicize it. Download literature at - <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/lit.shtml> * Attend: bring friends, relatives, co-workers, activists. PURCHASE YOUR TICKETS NOW BY CALLING 212-633-6646. --------------------------------------------------------- Venezuela Nov. 8 39 W 14th St Suite 206 New York, NY 10011 Info: 212-633-6646 Email: <mailto:venezuela@globalsolidarity.info> Web:<http://www.venezuelanov8.org> --------------------------------------------------------- ******************************************* Una Noche de Solidaridad con La Venezuela Bolivariana Martes, 8 de Noviembre 6:30 pm Town Hall Nueva York (123 Oeste de la Calle 43 - entre la 6ta Ave & Broadway) ******************************************* Danny Glover, el Congresista Jos Serrano, Ramsey Clark, Noam Chomsky, el Obispo Thomas Gumbleton, Howard Zinn, Rev. Lucius Walker, el Padre Luis Barrios, Peter Coyote, Marcia Campos, August Nimtz, James Cockcroft, James Petras, y el Circulo Bolivariano Alberto Lovera les invitan a este evento histrico. La Solidaridad con Venezuela se precisa ahora ms que nunca! El gobierno de los EEUU est aumentando abiertamente su hostilidad hacia el gobierno venezolano y sentando las bases para una intervencin, ya sea militar o de otro modo. Oficiales de la administracin de Bush han emitido declaraciones belicosas contra lderes venezolanos. El aliado de Bush, el Rev. Pat Robertson, incluso avoc por el asesinato del Presidente Venezolano Hugo Chvez Fras! Podemos y Debemos cambiar este peligro expresando nuestra solidaridad en toda forma posible! Usted puede ayudar a cambiar esta situacin! Est en nosotros - el pueblo en los EEUU - el hacer lo correcto, el hacer lo justo, el hacer lo necesario; el ser parte de una fuerza poderosa que puede traer paz y justicia a la regin al oponernos enrgicamente a los planes de los EEUU de intervenir en Venezuela que violan las leyes internacionales y la soberana de esa nacin. Sea parte de la historia! Asegrese estar en el Town Hall el 8 de noviembre para unirse a la Noche de Solidaridad con la Venezuela Bolivariana. Llame al 212-633-6646 para informarse cmo conseguir sus boletos. Apoye a Venezuela! Hgalo saber en el lbum Conmemorativo del Programa del 8 de noviembre! Cada pgina mostrar la Solidaridad con el pueblo venezolano y sus lderes. Asegrese estar includ@! Obtenga un Anuncio o nase a la creciente lista de Auspiciador/as y Amigo/as de Venezuela. El *lbum del Programa* ser un libro informativo del evento del 8 de noviembre que perdurar y en el cual *se har escuchar su voz! Miles de copias se imprimirn; se distribuirn a l@s participantes del evento en el Town Hall, a l@s donantes, a organizaciones, a los medios noticiosos y a oficiales electos. Tambin se enviarn copias a Venezuela - a sus lderes en el gobierno, y a lderes juveniles, sindicales, campesin@s, y tod@s l@s que estn construyendo esa nueva sociedad. El *lbum del Programa* incluir todo tipo de anuncios - mensajes polticos y de solidaridad, tributos a la memoria de seres queridos y anuncios comerciales. Se aceptarn anuncios de individuos y de organizaciones polticas, comunitarias, sindicales, religiosas, de juristas, artsticas y otras. Usted puede escoger un anuncio en tres tamaos: de pgina completa, media o de un cuarto. El listado de nombres puede ser como Auspiciador/a o Amigo/a. Ver el enlace para ms informacin de cmo puede incluir su nombre o para comprar un anuncio: http://www.venezuelanov8.org/journalsp.shtml La fecha lmite para la copia del anuncio y el listado es el viernes 21 de octubre. Su ayuda se necesita urgentemente! Todos los fondos procedentes del lbum del Programa y las donaciones sern para sufragar los gastos del evento - y para poder transmitir en vivo a travs del Internet por medio de ""video streaming"" para que pueda ser visto alrededor del mundo. Lo que usted puede hacer: Compre un Anuncio o un lugar en el Listado de Nombres en el lbumConmemorativo del Programa, o haga una donacin directa - http://www.venezuelanov8.org/journalsp.shtml Endose el evento - <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/endorsesp.shtml> Ayude a organizar y publicarlo - <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/litsp.shtml> Acuda al evento - traiga a sus amistades, familiares, compaer@sde trabajo, activistas. Compre sus boletos ahora!Llame a 212-633-6646 ------------------------------------------ Venezuela Nov. 8 39 W 14th St Suite 206 New York, NY 10011 tel.: 212-633-6646 email: venezuela@globalsolidarity.info <mailto:venezuela@globalsolidarity.org> <http://www.venezuelanov8.org/venezuelanov8_spn.html>"
20051107 "Thrown Together: Soldiers & Civilians in the War Zone, UMass Amherst" "UMass Week on the War - Artistic Expression presents two exhibits from Nov 7-12 W.E.B. duBois Library, 2nd Floor Reading Room On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 7pm Matt Mitcheel, Claudia Lefko and Vietnam veteran Al Millerwill speak and discussion will follow. This is part of UMass Week on the War. For more information see http://www.StudentsAgainstThe War.com/weekonthewar"
20051105 """Twenty-Five Years of Struggle, Celebrating the Greensboro Justice Fund,"" 7-9pm" "Come join the Greensboro Justice Fund Saturday, November 5, 7-9 pm at the Center for the Arts, Northampton, ""Twenty-Five Years of Struggle: Celebrating the Greensboro Justice Fund"" dinner and keynote address by Anne Braden, featuring Greensboro Justice Fund grantees Jaribu Hill, Ashaki Binta, Baldemar Velazquez, representatives of Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Student/Farmworker Alliance. Raffle for art by Jean-Claude Christo and local artists. $35/person, $60 per couple. Sponsorship $200. Proceeds fund anti-racist and worker organizing in the South. For more information contact Marty Nathan at 584-1079."
20051105 The Roots of Victory: Innovative Approaches to Civil Rights and Labor Rights "The Roots of Victory: Innovative Approaches to Civil Rights and Labor Rights Saturday, November 5 1:00 5:00 PM UMass Campus Center Room 168C Discussions on: Organizing Immigrant Workers, Farmworker Victories in North Carolina and Florida, Labor Rights as Human Rights, and Strategies for Organizing, Advocacy and Research; Featuring: Jaribu Hill, Mississippi Workers Center for Human Rights Ashaki Binta, Black Workers for Justice and United Electrical Workers Local 150 Anne Braden, civil rights activist and Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression Baldemar Velazquez, Farm Labor Organizing Committee Lucas Benitez, Coalition of Immokalee Workers Marc Rodrigues & Sean Sellers, Student/Farmworker Alliance Co-Sponsored by the UMass Labor Center and Dept. of Legal Studies. Additional support by the Depts. of Women's Studies and Afro-American Studies. More information: weinbaum@lrrc.umass.edu"
20051105 "Stop Sprawl Mart, Amherst" "StopSprawlMart.org Downtown Celebration! Saturday, Nov. 5th, 11 AM - 1 PM, Amherst Town Common ----------------------------------------------------------- Concerned Pioneer Valley residents converge on the Amherst Town Common Saturday November 5 to stop Wal-Mart and protect downtowns, local businesses, wetlands, farmland, air/soil/water quality, workers' rights, women's rights, reproductive rights, and quality of life generally. Speakers include political representatives, religious leaders, local and small business owners, community leaders, and leaders of organizations representing workers' rights, women's rights, health care, seniors, students, and the environment. There will also be music, dance, and family fun! - Opening prayer ceremony by Sister Claire and several monks from the Leverett Peace Pagoda - - Special song written and performed by Jay Mankita, also commissioned just for this event - - Musical entertainment from the Dog Town Band - Hot drinks will be provided by the Black Sheep Deli, and snacks by Pizza Shark (tentative). BACKGROUND Wal-Mart is planning to build a Supercenter in Hadley. The 212,000-square-foot store would be the largest single building in town history and the third Supercenter in Massachusetts. Supercenters usually include a grocery store, gas station, garden center, and other features. It would be part of an expansion that includes more movie theaters and another 100,000-sq-ft building. Site plans available at Town Hall, 100 Middle St, during normal business hours, or see: www.HadleyNeighbors.org According to even the developers' own estimates, the combined effects of the Lowe's, Home-Depot, and Wal-Mart Supercenter projects will add 45,000 new car trips every single day, nearly doubling the existing traffic. If you already consider Route 9 a traffic-choked eye sore, just wait. A coalition of groups is working to change and challenge Wal-Mart. Check out Western Mass Wal-Mart Voices at: http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ MORE INFO: www.StopSprawlMart.org From: Aron Goldman [mailto:goldman@policydevelopment.org] Executive Director, Policy Development (www.policydevelopment.org): 413-549-1193 (office), 413-218-7865 (cell) Patricia Loomis, StopSprawlMart.org Program Manager: 413-746-5374 (office), 401-261-7771 (cell)"
20051105 "Student/Farm Labor Alliance for Organizing Labor, 1-3, Umass Amherst" "Saturday, November 5, 1-3 pm, UMass Campus Center, room 168C, Ashaki Binta, Jaribu Hill, Baldemar Velazquez of the Farm Labor Organizing Committee recently successful for the first time in history in winning the right to collectively bargain on behalf of H2 guest workers supplying Mount Olive Pickle in North Carolina; and representatives of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers and Student/Farmworker Alliance who together recently won another historic victory: a contract for the tomato farmworkers who supply Taco Bell. They will present their stories in a forum about new approaches and breakthroughs in labor organizing among low-wage workers in the South. Sponsored by the UMass Labor Center, Legal Studies, Afro American Studies, Women's Studies and the Massachusetts Society of Professors. Admission Free. For more information contact Eve Weinbaum at the Labor Center 413-577-0458."
20051105 "Mobilizing
the Majority: AntiWar Conference, New Britain, CT" "Mobilizing the Majority New Britain, CT CCSU
Sixteen powerful workshops, ""New Voices in the Movement""
Panel, Keynote Speakers, and a Plenary Session The conference is located at
Thorpe Auditorium, Davidson Hall, Central Connecticut State University in New
Britain, CT. Please find a campus map & directions here: http://www.ccsu.edu/campus_map/default.htm
8am: Registration/Tabling 9am: AM Nine Empowering Workshops 10am: Keynotes
11:30: Emerging Voices Panel 12:15 Lunch (in-house, $7 or brown bag) 1:15 PM
Eight Empowering Workshops 2:15 Plenary (Resolutions) 5:00 Social __________________________________
Dear Activists, Here is the schedule and description of the workshops that will
be held at ""Taking the Antiwar Movement to the Next Level:
Mobilizing the Majority to Bring the Troops Home Now!"" Registration
and tabling will begin at 8 am and the Opening will start PROMPTLY at 9am. The
morning workshop sessions will begin right at 9:15 am, ON TIME as we have a day
full to brimming with speakers and a plenary. If you are not planning to buy a
hot lunch on campus for $7, please bring a bag lunch, as there will not be time
to go off campus. There has been a technical problem with uploading resolutions
and directions on the CT United for Peace website, but they can be viewed now
at www.TheStruggle.org <http://www.TheStruggle.org> Thanks to Stan for
providing this alternative posting. ---------------- Workshop Schedule &
Descriptions for the Nov. 5 conference: Morning Session: 1. No Nukes! No War!
2. Campus Anti-War Network: Report-back from the national CAN organizing
conference held in October in San Francisco. 3. US Out of Guantanamo! 4.
Electoral Strategy and the Anti-War Movement. 5. After the Gaza Pullout: The
Ugly Reality 6. Columbia: The Other War 7. Clash Collective 8. The Impact of
the War on the Latino Community, Latinos Against the War. 9. Banner-making
(continuous over both sessions) with JoAnn Moran of rePublicart.org. Afternoon
Session: 10. Waking Up from the American Dream, poet, Michael Brownstein 11.
Iranians for Peace 12. Defending the Civil Liberties of Arab-Americans and
Muslims 13. Let the People Vote on War! 14. A Medic's View of the War and
Occupation 15. High School Counter-Recruitment 16. Depleted Uranium (9.)
Banner-making (continuous over both sessions) with JoAnn Moran of
rePublicart.org. -----------------------------------------------
Workshop Descriptions 1. No Nukes!
No War! Facilitators: Al Marder, Joe Wasserman, and Mims Butterworth. A
workshop on nuclear weapon abolition. Review of the Mayor's for Peace Campaign
and the Hiroshima Conference. Discussion of next steps, which may include a
campaign to divest from companies involved with nuclear weapons and support for
the Woolsey resolution on nuclear disarmament. 2. College Not Combat!
Facilitator: Todd Dewey. A report-back from the recent national organizing
conference of the Campus Antiwar Network a review of current campus efforts to
drive the recruiters off campus. 3. US Out of Guantanamo! Facilitators: Greater
Hartford Committee on Cuba. This workshop will explore the relationship between
the US threats against Cuba, the use of Guantanamo as a concentration camp, and
the war and occupation of Iraq. 4. Electoral Strategy and the Anti-War
Movement: a Panel Discussion. Facilitator: Stan Heller. Panelists include Bert
Garskof from the Progressive Democrats of America, Bill C. Davis from the Green
Party, and Naveen Jaganathan from the International Socialist Organization. 5.
After the Gaza Pullout: The Ugly Reality. A panel discussion featuring Angela
Goldstein, an Israeli representative of the Israeli Committee Against House
Demolitions, and Mazin Qumsiyeh, author of Sharing the Land of Canaan. 6. The
Forgotten War: The Effects and Failure of Plan Colombia. Presenter: John Jairo
Since the United States established Plan Colombia, more than $4 billion of tax
payer dollars have been pumped into this plan and Colombia is being used as the
front of the attack against Venezuela and other Latin American Countries. 7.
Creating Autonomy and Solidarity in Hartford. Facilitator: Matt McLaughlin,
CLASH Collective. This workshop will discuss the week of autonomous actions
that CLASH has proposed for April 2006. 8. The Effect of the War on The Latino
Community. Facilitator: Marela Zacarias, Latinos Contra La Guerra. This
workshop will discuss the cost of the war and its impact on funding for the
human needs of the Latino community, as well as the effect of the Patriot Act
on immigrants from the South. 9. Banner-Making. Learn some skills and Make Some
Art with JoAnn Moran of rePublicart.org. This workshop will continue over both
morning and afterrnoon workshop sessions. 10. ""Waking Up From the
American Dream."" Presenter: poet, Michael Brownstein. --By means of
distraction and denial, corporate globalization reinforces a trance state which
has led, worldwide, to destruction of the environment, the disappearance of
indigenous peoples, and the insistence on a paranoid model for interpersonal
behavior. Reading from his book World on Fire, Michael Brownstein will discuss
how to wake up from that trance state through becoming aware of the internal
and external factors which conspire to keep us asleep. 11. US Middle East
Policy toward Iran and International Solidarity. Facilitator: Farid Farahmand,
member, Iranians for Peace. This workshop will explore the history of US
intervention into Iran and the ways that activists can show solidarity with the
broad opposition movements inside Iran today. 12.Status and Protections for
Arab-Americans and Muslims Post 9-11. Presenter: Dr. Elaine Hagopian. Elaine C.
Hagopian is a Syrian-American sociologist. She is a professor emeritus of
sociology at Simmons College in Boston and a former chairperson of the
department. She is also the editor of the award-winning Haymarket book, Civil
Rights in Peril: The Targeting of Arabs and Muslims (2004). 13. Let the People
Vote on War! Facilitator: Marilyn Levin, Greater Boston United for Peace in
Justice. Marilyn is the chief organizer for the upcoming Massachusetts antiwar
ballot initiative and will lead a discussion about using referenda campaigns to
build the antiwar movement. 14. A Medic's View of War and Occupation.
Presenter: Pat Resta of Iraq Veterans Against the War. This is a workshop
designed for veterans and all activists who aspire to organize veterans and
soldiers into the antiwar movement. 15. High School Counter-recrutiment.
Facilitators: Latinos Contra La Guerra and the American Friends Service
Committee. This workshop will provide useful information for those who want to
counter-recruit in the high schools. We will discuss what recruiters tell youths
to convince them to join. We will discuss the legislation created to support
military recruitment goals and the tools the military uses to recruit.
Information will be provided on how to approach schools. There will be role
playing to give attendees an idea of how to handle situations Counter
Recruiters have encountered. Pamphlets will be provided to workshop attendees.
16. The Secret Horror of Depleted Uranium. Presenter: Sunny Miller, Traprock
Peace Center, Deerfield, MA. Traprock has been in the lead in exposing the
effects of depleted uranium on soldiers and citizens. Increase your access to
information that can mobilize your friends to take action. See a visual
presentation of the effects of this stealth weapon.
http://www.grassrootspeace.org If you wish to share a link with friends, please
forward: www.ctunitedforpeace.org"
20051105 "War, Poverty, Racism: Time for An Alternative - Northeast Socialist Conf - NYC" "***Forward Widely*** War, Poverty, Racism: Time for An Alternative Northeast Socialist Conference www.nesocialistconference.net Saturday, November 5; City College; 138th St & Convent; New York City Join Malik Rahim, Barbara Becnel, Alejandro Abarca, Ahmed Shawki, Victor Paredes, Jeremy Scahill, Tariq Khan, Charles Petersen, and Son of Nun at this year's Northeast Socialist Conference. A new opposition is being born. In DC hundreds of thousands turned out in the biggest anti-war demonstration since the start of the Iraq war. The anger and outrage against Bush's policies at home and abroad were summed-up in the slogans, ""Make Levees Not War"" and ""No Iraqis Left Me on a Rooftop to Die."" Millions of people are asking fundamental questions about, in Time Magazine's words, ""system failure."" The free market at home and abroad has produced savage inequalities. Instead of addressing these, the US government has imposed free trade policies that have further impoverished the world's workers and peasants and pursued vicious attacks on our living standards here at home. To back up its reactionary economic agenda, Bush has diverted hundreds of billions of dollars to war and occupation leaving a trail of devastation in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Haiti. These horrors have laid the foundation for the new opposition and a new left. Cindy Sheehan's stirring protest outside Bush's ranch in Texas re-galvanized the anti-war movement. Katrina then sealed the end of what remained of Bush's post-9/11 consensus. The hurricane's devastation and the government's callous, repressive and racist response exposed all that's wrong with American society. In the wake of Camp Casey, Katrina, and the DC March, Bush has gone from winning an election in a polarized country to now becoming the least popular reelected President since Nixon, with solid majorities opposed to all his policies. With increasing urgency, a new generation of activists is looking for an alternative that can explain the crisis in our world and help galvanize a fight for a better society. This year's North East Socialist Conference, ""War, Racism, and Poverty: Time for an Alternative,"" addresses today's burning issues, how to fight for immediate reforms, and organize for a new society, a socialist society built to meet human needs from New Orleans to Baghdad. What you can find at the Conference: Featured Speakers: Malik Rahim, former Green Party Candidate for Mayor of New Orleans, veteran of the Black Panther Party, long time community activist, and leader in efforts for aid and reconstruction in New Orleans. Barbara Becnel, author and advocate for California death row prisoner and Nobel Prize nominee, Stan ""Tookie"" Williams, currently facing execution date of December 13th. Alejandro Abarca, Casa Freehold Organizer for Day Laborer Rights, leader of a victorious struggle to win a $10/hour minimum wage, 5 hour minimum day and the right to gather in town for immigrant workers, and organizer of protests against anti-immigrant bigotry. Ahmed Shawki, editor of the International Socialist Review and member of the steering committee of the National Council of Arab Americans. Victor Paredes, brother of war resister Pablo Paredes. Jeremy Scahill, a correspondent for the national radio and TV show ""Democracy Now, author of recent Nation cover-story about New Orleans repression, ""Blackwater Down: Fresh From Iraq, Private Security Forces Roam the Streets of an American City With Impunity."" Son of Nun, up and coming radical rapper. Tariq Khan, George Mason University anti-war activist and victim of police repression during counter-recruitment. Charles Petersen, activist in the Anti War Coalition at Holyoke Community College, leader in counter-recruitment, and victim of police repression. Sarah Hines, eyewitness and participant in Venezuela's World Youth Festival. Elizabeth Wrigley-Field, activist in NYU's Antiwar Coalition and the Campus Antiwar Network and frequent author on the counter-recruitment movement on ZNet, Counterpunch, and Lefthook. Brian Jones, toured the country performing in Howard Zinn's one-man Play, Marx in Soho, teacher in NYC Public Schools, and activist in his union. Plenary Panels: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Turning the Tide: Taking on Bush's Wars at Home and Abroad Workshops on Organizing: Fighting the Racist Criminal Injustice System; Abortion Rights and the Fight for Women's Liberation; An Army of None: Building the Counter-Recruitment Movement; Overcoming the Crisis in Education. Workshops on Marxism: System Failure: Why the Free Market Doesn't Work; What is Imperialism?; Why We Need a Revolution; What is the Real Marxist Tradition?; Why We Need a Revolutionary Party; What Would Socialism Look Like?; Is Socialism Against Human Nature?; Why the Working Class Can Change Society; Slavery and the Origins of Racism. Workshops on Today's Pivotal Questions: Can the Democrats Be the Party of the People?; The New Bigotry: Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Racism; Che's Revolutionary Legacy; Chavez, Venezuela, and the Fight For Socialism; War Resisters: from Winter Soldier to Camp Casey; Blood for Oil: US Imperialism in the Middle East; The Struggle to Free Palestine; Unnatural Disasters: Capitalism's Destruction of the Environment; Rebels with a Cause: SNCC, SDS, and 60's Youth Radicalization; ""They Died Because They Were Black and Poor:"" Race and Class in America Today; Iraq for Iraqis: Why You Should Support the Iraqi Resistance; No Human Being is Illegal: The Fight to Defend Immigrant Rights; Barry Sheppard on ""Lessons of Building Revolutionary Organization in the 1960s."" Party with Radical Rap Star Son of Nun Conference Schedule 9:00am: Registration opens 10:30am: Opening Plenary: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Noon: Workshop Session I 1:45pm: Lunch 3:15pm: Workshop Session II 5:15pm: Workshop Session III 6:45pm: Dinner 8pm: Final Plenary: Turning the Tide: Taking on Bush's Wars at Home and Abroad 10pm: Party! City College, NAC Building, 137th St. & Convent Avenue 1/9 trains to 137th St., A/B/C/D trains to 145th Street Registration in NAC Ballroom: $5 for those outside NYC and $10 in NYC For more info: call (212)502-0707 or email nyciso@hotmail.com Or visit http://www.nesocialistconference.net To reserve free on-site childcare, please call by Friday, October 28th Sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization, publisher of Socialist Worker & The Center for Economic Research and Social Change publisher of the International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books"
20051105 "War, Poverty, Racism: Time for An Alternative - Northeast Socialist Conference -" "***Forward Widely*** War, Poverty, Racism: Time for An Alternative Northeast Socialist Conference www.nesocialistconference.net Saturday, November 5; City College; 138th St & Convent; New York City A new opposition is being born. In DC hundreds of thousands turned out in the biggest anti-war demonstration since the start of the Iraq war. The anger and outrage against Bushs policies at home and abroad were summed-up in the slogans, Make Levees Not War and No Iraqis Left Me on a Rooftop to Die. Millions of people are asking fundamental questions about, in Time Magazines words, system failure. The free market at home and abroad has produced savage inequalities. Instead of addressing these, the US government has imposed free trade policies that have further impoverished the worlds workers and peasants and pursued vicious attacks on our living standards here at home. To back up its reactionary economic agenda, Bush has diverted hundreds of billions of dollars to war and occupation leaving a trail of devastation in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Haiti. These horrors have laid the foundation for the new opposition and a new left. Cindy Sheehans stirring protest outside Bushs ranch in Texas re-galvanized the anti-war movement. Katrina then sealed the end of what remained of Bushs post-9/11 consensus. The hurricanes devastation and the governments callous, repressive and racist response exposed all thats wrong with American society. In the wake of Camp Casey, Katrina, and the DC March, Bush has gone from winning an election in a polarized country to now becoming the least popular reelected President since Nixon, with solid majorities opposed to all his policies. With increasing urgency, a new generation of activists is looking for an alternative that can explain the crisis in our world and help galvanize a fight for a better society. This years North East Socialist Conference, War, Racism, and Poverty: Time for an Alternative, addresses todays burning issues, how to fight for immediate reforms, and organize for a new society, a socialist society built to meet human needs from New Orleans to Baghdad. What you can find at the Conference: Plenary Panels: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Turning the Tide: Taking on Bushs Wars at Home and Abroad Workshops on Organizing: Fighting the Racist Criminal Injustice System; Abortion Rights and the Fight for Womens Liberation; An Army of None: Building the Counter-Recruitment Movement; Overcoming the Crisis in Education. Workshops on Marxism: System Failure: Why the Free Market Doesnt Work; What is Imperialism?; Why We Need a Revolution; What is the Real Marxist Tradition?; Why We Need a Revolutionary Party; What Would Socialism Look Like?; Is Socialism Against Human Nature?; Why the Working Class Can Change Society; Slavery and the Origins of Racism. Workshops on Todays Pivotal Questions: Can the Democrats Be the Party of the People?; The New Bigotry: Islamophobia and Anti-Arab Racism; Ches Revolutionary Legacy; Chavez, Venezuela, and the Fight For Socialism; War Resisters: from Winter Soldier to Camp Casey; Blood for Oil: US Imperialism in the Middle East; The Struggle to Free Palestine; Unnatural Disasters: Capitalisms Destruction of the Environment; Rebels with a Cause: SNCC, SDS, and 60s Youth Radicalization; They Died Because They Were Black and Poor: Race and Class in America Today; Iraq for Iraqis: Why You Should Support the Iraqi Resistance; No Human Being is Illegal: The Fight to Defend Immigrant Rights; Barry Sheppard on Lessons of Building Revolutionary Organization in the 1960s. Party with Radical Rap Star Son of Nun Conference Schedule 9:00am: Registration opens 10:30am: Opening Plenary: War, Racism, Poverty: The Case for Socialism Noon: Workshop Session I 1:45pm: Lunch 3:15pm: Workshop Session II 5:15pm: Workshop Session III 6:45pm: Dinner 8pm: Final Plenary: Turning the Tide: Taking on Bushs Wars at Home and Abroad 10pm: Party! City College, NAC Building, 137th St. & Convent Avenue 1/9 trains to 137th St., A/B/C/D trains to 145th Street Registration in NAC Ballroom: $5 for those outside NYC and $10 in NYC For more info: call (212)502-0707 or email nyciso@hotmail.com or visit http://www.nesocialistconference.net To reserve free on-site childcare, please call by Friday, October 28th Sponsored by: The International Socialist Organization, publisher of Socialist Worker & The Center for Economic Research and Social Change publisher of the International Socialist Review and Haymarket Books"
20051104 Film: The Corporation "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: The Corporation (2004, 145 mins.) Directed by Mark Achbar & Jennifer Abbott, Narrated by Mikla J. Mikael In this acclaimed documentary, 40 corporate insiders and criticsincluding Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein and Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedmanexplore the nature and spectacular rise of the most pervasive institution of our time. Combining analysis with footage from advertising, television news and industrial films, The Corporation is an entertaining and provocative look at the inner workings, curious history, controversial impacts and possible futures of the modern global conglomerate. 150 years ago, the business corporation was a relatively insignificant institution. Today, it is all-pervasive. Like the Church, the Monarchy and the Communist Party in other times and places, the corporation is today's dominant institution. This documentary examines the nature, evolution, impacts, and possible futures of the modern business corporation. Initially given a narrow legal mandate, what has allowed today's corporation to achieve such extraordinary power and influence over our lives? We begin our inquiry as scandals threaten to trigger a wide debate about the lack of public control over big corporations. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051104 Film: The Corporation "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: The Corporation (2004, 145 mins.) Directed by Mark Achbar & Jennifer Abbott, Narrated by Mikla J. Mikael In this acclaimed documentary, 40 corporate insiders and criticsincluding Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein and Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedmanexplore the nature and spectacular rise of the most pervasive institution of our time. Combining analysis with footage from advertising, television news and industrial films, The Corporation is an entertaining and provocative look at the inner workings, curious history, controversial impacts and possible futures of the modern global conglomerate. 150 years ago, the business corporation was a relatively insignificant institution. Today, it is all-pervasive. Like the Church, the Monarchy and the Communist Party in other times and places, the corporation is today's dominant institution. This documentary examines the nature, evolution, impacts, and possible futures of the modern business corporation. Initially given a narrow legal mandate, what has allowed today's corporation to achieve such extraordinary power and influence over our lives? We begin our inquiry as scandals threaten to trigger a wide debate about the lack of public control over big corporations. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051104 The Corporation "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: The Corporation (2004, 145 mins.) Directed by Mark Achbar & Jennifer Abbott, Narrated by Mikla J. Mikael In this acclaimed documentary, 40 corporate insiders and criticsincluding Michael Moore, Noam Chomsky, Naomi Klein and Nobel Prize-winning economist Milton Friedmanexplore the nature and spectacular rise of the most pervasive institution of our time. Combining analysis with footage from advertising, television news and industrial films, The Corporation is an entertaining and provocative look at the inner workings, curious history, controversial impacts and possible futures of the modern global conglomerate. 150 years ago, the business corporation was a relatively insignificant institution. Today, it is all-pervasive. Like the Church, the Monarchy and the Communist Party in other times and places, the corporation is today's dominant institution. This documentary examines the nature, evolution, impacts, and possible futures of the modern business corporation. Initially given a narrow legal mandate, what has allowed today's corporation to achieve such extraordinary power and influence over our lives? We begin our inquiry as scandals threaten to trigger a wide debate about the lack of public control over big corporations. Discussion to Follow. Please Join Us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051104 "Film about Haiti ""Harvest of Hope"" - Northampton, MA" "Friday, Nov 4, 7 PM, Film about Haiti ""Harvest of Hope"", Media Ed Foundation, Masonic St, Northampton"
20051104 "Film about Haiti ""Harvest of Hope"" - Northampton, MA" "Friday, Nov 4, 7 PM, Film about Haiti ""Harvest of Hope"", Media Ed Foundation, Masonic St, Northampton"
20051103 "Workers vs. transnational corporations: stories from India, Turkey and US" "Workers vs. transnational corporations: stories from India, Turkey and US a panel discussion with Devrim Duman, Srinivas Lankala, and Marc Rodrigues THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd 11:30 am - 1 pm 302 Gordon Hall, 418 N. Pleasant Street This past year, we've seen workers around the world resist efforts to lower wages, increase hours of work, intensify the pace of work, and eliminate jobs. Three UMass-Amherst students were able to work with some of these workers. Devrim Duman was an intern with the United Students Against Sweatshops, based in Turkey. There, workers held a sit-in outside a Coca-Cola plant to protest mass firings and faced police repression. Srinivas Lankala worked with students supporting workers at Honda Motorcycle and Scooters outside of Delhi, India. The workers staged a protest to demand the reinstatement of fired co-workers, and were attacked by police. Marc Rodrigues spent the summer working with the Student/Farmworker Alliance & the Coalition of Immokalee Workers in southern Florida. The Coalition recently won a multi-year, historic campaign against Taco Bell. SPONSORED BY THE LABOR CENTER for more information contact sluce@econs.umass.edu"
20051102 "Film/Video: ""Bringing Down A Dictator,"" Arms Library, Bridge St., Shelburne Fall" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051102 The World Can't Wait Mobilize on November 2 to drive out the Bush regime. Go to worldcantwait.org for gathering sites in your area
20051102 The World Can't Wait Mobilize on November 2 to drive out the Bush regime. Go to worldcantwait.org for gathering sites in your area
20051102 "Reel World film ""Bringing Down A Dictator""" "documents the carefully planned nonviolent of Serbia's ""Resistance"" of 2000-""01 that ousted Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen."
20051029 Witness for Peace Fall Retreat "WITNESS FOR PEACE NEW ENGLAND FALL CONFERENCE - ""Hemisphere on the Brink - Building Movements to Reverse Policies of Oppression"" October 28 and 29, 2005 at Woolman Hill Retreat Center in Deerfield MA. This will be a time for witness, fellowship, reflection and renewal. Delicious meals cooked by Annie Hassett. All are welcome. Speakers include Noam Chomsky, activist and scholar; Flor Rivera, a researcher with the Center for Studies on Rural Change in Mexico ; Gerardo Cajamarca, member of the Colombian Coca-Cola Workers Union and Janna Bowman, Witness for Peace National Grassroots Organizer on Military Aid to Colombia. Lui Collins will present a folk concert Saturday night. Schedule: Friday 7:30 - 9:00 - Flor Rivera - Discussion of risks posed by the incursion of genetically engineered organisms in Mexico Saturday 9:30 -11:30 Gerardo Cajamarca - reality of union organizing in Colombia 12:00 -1:00 FAIR TRADE lunch 1:00 -3:00 Noam Chomsky 3:30 -5:30 Janna Bowman - skill building in grassroots organizing and legislative advocacy. 6:00 Dinner 7:00 Lui Collins in Concert Cost is $150 for full event, room for 2 nights and meals; $85 for full event and meals for commuters and $55 for event and meals for Saturday only. All fees increase for registrations after October 1st. Scholarship assistance may be available. For retreat information contact Liz Kelner 413-625-9543 or lkelner@crocker.com. To register call Joanne Ranney at 802-434-2980 or email Joanne at wfpne@witnessforpeace.org"
20051029 Sign holding visibility on Westfield Ma Green to mark 2000th military death in I "Sat. Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. to Noon on Westfield MA Green Please join the Waronoke Peace Action Group as we hold banners/signs encouraging others to join us in calling for an end to the death, destruction, and deficit resulting from our continued military occupation of Iraq. Bring your own sign or share ours. Directions/info: http://WaronokePeace.org/"
20051029 "Westfield, MA Green Sign Holding Visibility marking 2000th military death in Ira" "Sat. Oct. 29, 10:30 a.m. to Noon on Westfield MA Green Please join the Waronoke Peace Action Group as we hold banners/signs encouraging others to join us in calling for an end to the death, destruction, and deficit resulting from our continued military occupation of Iraq. Bring your own sign or share ours. Directions/info: http://WaronokePeace.org/"
20051029 "A Workshop to Nurture Vision & Action, Northampton" "Imaging a World with Nonviolent Peaceforces instead of Armies: How Do We Get There? ** a workshop to nurture vision & action ** Saturday, October 29, 2005 10 am - 5 pm Seelye Hall, Smith College, Northampton $5 - $15 (sliding scale) Space limited-Register early!! *Special Guest Lui Collins will sing with us & is in concert in Deerfield that evening* Envision our earth full of highly trained peaceforces that help us resolve conflicts without armed forces. An international Nonviolent Peaceforce, building on one of Gandhi's central visions, is already taking the first steps to help us realize this dream. How can we help? We can only work towards what we can imagine. Social movements throughout history have required a strong vision and effective strategies in order to succeed. Designed by scholar-activist Elise Boulding, this workshop visions practical steps toward a peaceful world. We envision our ideal future society and develop strategies to accomplish our goals. Workshop participants have found this process inspiring and practical for their ongoing work on world peace and justice. Presenters: SHERRY ZITTER, LICSW is a longtime workshop leader and peace activist who enjoys applying family therapy skills to global contexts. She believes that ""hope"" is a verb that inspires and creates change. HELENA HALPERIN, PH.D is a social change activist and passionate teacher and writer. She has taught in Kenya and written about the lives of Kenyan women. Helena is deeply involved in the work of the Nonviolent Peaceforce. What is the Nonviolent Peaceforce? The Nonviolent Peaceforce is a trained, international civilian nonviolent peace force, invited into areas of conflict to deter violence and promote peaceful solutions. For more information, contact Scottie Faerber: 413-253-7931; scottiefaerber@comcast.net (*After Oct. 22, call Ruth Anderson-Zabre at 413-774-5418) Workshop Cosponsors (partial list): Pioneer Valley Social Workers for Peace & Justice, American Friends Service Committee, Western Mass. and New England Regional Office; Natl Assn of Social Workers, Mass. Chapter, Smith College School for Social Work; Spirit in Action; Traprock Peace Center, New England Peace Pagoda, The Peace Abbey, Womens Action for New Directions. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration for Imaging a World with Nonviolent Peaceforces instead of Armies 10/29/05 Smith College Name:__________________________________ Address:________________________________ Phone: ________________________ _H _W _C City, State, Zip:_____________________________ Email (please print clearly!): _________________________________________________________________ Please send registration to: Scottie Faerber, 11 Macintosh Dr., Amherst MA 01002 by 10/18; or after 10/18 call Ruth at 413-773-5418 to register. Enclose with a check to NP, Greater Boston chapter for $5 - $15. (Social workers who wish 6 CE's will pay an add'l $15 - $25 at the door.)"
20051028 Film: Life and Debt "The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Life and Debt (2001, 80 mins.) Directed by Stefanie Black, Narrated by Belinda Becker This is the Jamaica the tourists see, says the narrator in Stephanie Blacks documentary Life and Debt, a country of lush jungles, clear blue water, and sandy beaches. Beyond the luxury hotels, however, is a third world country fighting poverty, crime, and hopelessness. Based on the book A Small Place by Jamaica Kincaid, Life and Debt, the film studies the effects of the policies of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank on the economy of Jamaica, focusing on the impact of economic globalization on the dairy farmers and factory workers. Backed by a soundtrack of native reggae music, Life and Debt is filled with economic facts. You dont need a masters degree in Economics, however, to understand the desperate faces of children in poverty, the agony of farmers who cant sell their crops, or the hopelessness of factory workers who earn the equivalent of thirty US dollars per week. Black interviews former Prime Minister Michael Manley who explains how the current situation came to be. When Jamaica achieved its independence in 1962 after being a colony of Great Britain for 400 years, help was needed to build its economy. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank gladly supplied this money in the form of short-term loans. These loans though came with strings attached. Subsidies to local farmers were prohibited and tariff barriers were lowered to allow cheap foreign goods to come into the country, inevitably driving local industries out of business. Whats remains is tourism, sweatshops and fast-food chains. Manley blames the big Western powers that have used Jamaica for cheap labor and easy sales. For example, thanks to huge subsidies other countries including the United States exported powdered milk to Jamaica at an excessively low price, forcing the local dairy industry to shut down. He also points out that big American businesses like Chiquita, Dole, and Del Monte have worked to stifle exports of local Jamaican bananas. Did Jamaica have to develop this way? Come find out. Discussion to Follow. Please join us. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051026 "Film/Video: ""Beyond Rangoon,"" Arms Library, Bridge St., Shelburne Falls" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051026 Tariq Ali and Anthony Arnove - NYC "Tariq Ali and Anthony Arnove on The Racist Logic of Occupation: Why the US Needs to Get Out of Iraq Wednesday, October 26th 7:30pm Sanctuary of St. Mary's Church 521 West 126th Street (between Old Broadway and Amsterdam) 1, 9 or A,B,C,D to 125th Street Call (212) 502-0707 or nyciso@hotmail.com for more info. Free childcare available if requested in advance. All of Bush's reasons for invading Iraq have been proven lies and a majority of people in this country now believe the troops should come home. Yet Bush and the media continue to peddle racist lies about Iraqis who are fighting to get the US out of its country. They paint Iraqis who are resisting occupation as crazed Islamists and fanatics who are opposed to democracy. And we are constantly told that the US needs to stay in Iraq to prevent a civil war. Tariq Ali and Anthony Arnove will expose these lies for what they are - the racist logic of a colonial occupation that must be opposed. TARIQ ALI is the VP of the Stop the War Coalition in Britain and author of Bush in Babylon: The Recolonisation of Iraq. He is a long-time anti-war activist. ANTHONY ARNOVE is the editor of Iraq Under Siege and co-editor (with Howard Zinn) of A People's History of the United States. Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization"
20051026 "Reel World film, ""Beyond Rangoon""" "(last entry should have been for Oct 19) Columbia Pictures film based on military junta's crackdown on Burma's ""Democracy Movement"" in 1988 and the brave (still ongoing) resistance of students, monks and others."
20051022 Brooklyn Peace Fair "Third Annual Brooklyn Peace Fair 11 am to 5 pm YWCA of Brooklyn (30 Third Avenue at Atlantic Avenue) Accessible from all neighborhoods ACG to Hoyt Schermerhorn 2345NRWQBD to Atlantic and Pacific LIRR to Flatbush Music, arts activities, hip hop, spoken word, free food, information tables, storytelling, movies, discussions on world events, performances, yoga, blood drive, Times Up! Peace Ride, and workshops centered around themes of peace and justice. Participants include Sheldon Drobny, founder of Air America, John Perry Barlow, co-founder of Electronic Frontier Foundation, and Danny Schechter of Global Vision. Over 100 organizations from Brooklyn and New York participating. Featured Guest Cindy Sheehan, mother of fallen soldier Casey Sheehan and president of Gold Star Families for Peace 11 am to 12 pm For adults and children Childcare provided. The Peace Fair is FREE and open to the public. http://www.brooklynpeace.org."
20051022 "On the Frontlines - national coucnter-recruitment adn CAN conference - Berkley," "ON THE FRONTLINES A national counter-recruitment conference co-sponsored by the Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) and Military Out of Our Schools Bay Area (MOOS) October 22-23, 2005 University of California, Berkeley The protests on September 24, 2005 were a fantastic indication that the antiwar movement is a force to be reckoned with. Hundreds of thousands of people marched and rallied all over the US, reflecting that the antiwar movement represents a growing majority in this country. Students have a tremendous role to play in this movement. Just as it is our generation that is on the frontlines of the war -- targeted by military recruiters to kill and die in Iraq -- so will our generation be on the frontlines of the movement that grinds this war to a halt. This process is already beginning. The Campus Antiwar Network's ""College Not Combat, Relief Not War"" contingents on September 24 drew hundreds of students on both coasts, and our chapters have been at the front of a wave of demonstrations this past year to get military recruiters out of high school and college campuses. Now it is time to take the student movement to the next step -- to take the power of September 24 and bring it to every college campus and high school in the United States. That's why all student antiwar activists should come to the ON THE FRONTLINES national counter-recruitment conference at Berkeley (October 22-23). With Bush at the weakest point of his presidency and supporters of the war on the defensive for the first time, our side needs to come together to determine where the student movement will go from here. Activists from around the country -- students, educators, veterans and more --will participate in and present workshops ranging from first-person stories from Iraq, to debates on whether military recruiters have a right to free speech, to practical discussions on how to start an antiwar chapter at your school. And democratic student organizing sessions will let us turn the opposition at all of our schools into a dynamic, grassroots, national force to stop military recruitment and the war. We expect this conference to mark the beginning of a serious change in the contours of student politics in the US. Four decades ago, it was out of conferences like this that the Port Huron Statement was written and the Students for a Democratic Society was formed. Our generation's Port Huron Statement remains to be written. We invite all of you to Berkeley in October to participate in the development of a movement which will not only write that statement, but ultimately will transform its demands into a reality. For more information on the ON THE FRONTLINES conference, or to register or suggest a workshop, email frontlines.conference@gmail.com or visit http://www.campusantiwar.net/"
20051021 Film: The Peace Patriots "The Barre Film Series Presents: Directed by Robbie Leppzer, Narrated by Janeane Garofalo On March 20, 2003, the United States launched a military invasion of Iraq. A month before, over 15 million people around the world demonstrated against this impending war in an unprecedented day of global protest. In the U.S., grassroots opposition to this war grew at a larger and faster rate than during the Vietnam anti-war movement of the 1960s. Filmmaker Robbie Leppzer chronicles the story of people living in our area of New Englandthe Pioneer Valleywho opposed the U.S. invasion and military occupation of Iraq. Narrated by actress and Air America Radio host, Janeane Garofalo, this feature-length documentary film follows a diverse group of individuals, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including teenagers, college students, war veterans, teachers, clergy, and community activists, as they take part in vigils, marches, theater performances, and civil disobedience sit-ins to protest the war. The Peace Patriots is an intimate portrait of American dissenters reflecting on their personal participation as engaged citizens in a time of war. The film features contemporary music by 2005 Grammy Award winner Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco, Billy Bragg, Stephan Smith, Saul Williams, DJ Spooky, and original music by John Sheldon. Special Guest: Director Robbie Leppzer will speak about making The Peace Patriots Discussion to Follow. Please join us. The Peace Patriots takes the word patriotism and gives it a rich positive meaning, removing it from the ugliness of war and nationalism, and restoring its original idea as love of country. It does this by showing us true patriotsthose people who, with artistry and imagination, as well as deep moral commitment, have spoken and acted to end the war in Iraq. In a time of sadness, thinking of the dead and maimed on both sides, this film gives us hope and inspiration. I hope it will be shown widely. Howard Zinn, Author of A Peoples History of the United States"
20051021 "Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies, Oct 21-23" "From: ""Physicians for Social Responsibility"" <securityalert@takeaction.psr.org> Subject: October Invitation Nuclear Freeze/IDDS 25th Celebration Oct 21-23. On the anniversary of the Nuclear Freeze movement, the Institute for Defense and Disarmament Studies (IDDS), which launched the Freeze, is hosting a jam-packed celebration to educate and empower us all. Please join keynote speaker Congressman Edward Markey (D-MA), Robert Jay Lifton, James Carroll, John Pike, Jonathan Schell, Helen Caldicott, William Sloane Coffin, Harvey Cox, Jonathan Dean, Clark Abt, Joseph Cirincione, Graham Allison, David Cortright, Susan Shaer, David Krieger, Freeze co-founders Randy Forsberg (IDDS Founder and Director), Randy Kehler and Pam Solo, and others (see below). Visit http://takeaction.psr.org/ctt.asp?u=3505201&l=106203 to register. Please forward this message to riends and colleagues, and print and post the poster! A UN-registered NGO, IDDS studies ways to reduce the risk of war and minimize military spending. We publish the Arms Control Reporter and IDDS World Arms Database reference works. Our ed programs include Global Action to Prevent War, UrgentCall.org, and our College Outreach Program and Morrison Fellowship. Our website offers a wealth of information on nuclear weapons, proliferation, and treaties, biological, chemical, radiological weapons, major conventional weapons, small arms and light weapons, landmines, security-building institutions, and peace-building tools. ""Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that really matter."" ~MLK"
20051020 The Power of Dialogue "During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop."
20051019 "Film/Video: ""People Power: the Philippine Experience,"" Arms Library, Bridge St.," "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051018 Tough Enough: Moving Beyond the Dominion of Conventional Masculinities in the Po "Tough Enough: Moving Beyond the Dominion of Conventional Masculinities in the Politics of National Security featuring Charles Knight Co-Director, Project on Defense Alternatives, Commonwealth Institute Tuesday, October 18 12:00 pm Taubman A Charles Knight is co-director of the Project on Defense Alternatives at the Commonwealth Institute in Cambridge, MA. He also serves on the board of directors of the Conservation Services Group, an energy conservation services company with over a hundred employees, and is a partner with the Women's Theological Center in Boston. In his work at the Project on Defense Alternatives he has authored or co-authored numerous publications. These have been published by the Commonwealth Institute and have also appeared in such publications as Defense News, American Sentinel, Boston Review, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Social Policy, Boston Globe, International Security, and Dissent. Mr Knight also edits the Defense Strategy Review Webpage. He has made numerous presentations on peace and security issues at governmental and non-governmental institutions, and during the 1994-1996 period had the honor to consult on stability-oriented security options for southern Africa with the African National Congress and South African Ministry of Defense. Formerly Mr Knight was a fellow at the Institute for Peace and International Security in Cambridge, Massachusetts; publisher of Working Papers magazine; administrator of the Pequod Counseling Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a research associate at the Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts. ----------Commentaries------------- ""400 days and out: A strategy for resolving the Iraq impasse"" Project on Defense Alternatives Briefing Memo #34, 19 July 2005. http://www.comw.org/pda/0507bm34.html The United States could safely withdraw almost all its forces from Iraq in a little over a year without further destabilizing the country. Progress toward that end requires a significant political compromise with the Sunni community and with Iraq's neighbors, however. The new proposal, entitled ""400 days and out,"" follows an earlier PDA report, ""Vicious Circle"" < http://www.comw.org/pda/0505rm10exsum.html which found that US military operations in Iraq were generating substantial support for the insurgency."
20051018 Tough Enough: Moving Beyond the Dominion of Conventional Masculinities in the Po "Tough Enough: Moving Beyond the Dominion of Conventional Masculinities in the Politics of National Security featuring Charles Knight Co-Director, Project on Defense Alternatives, Commonwealth Institute Tuesday, October 18 12:00 pm Taubman A Charles Knight is co-director of the Project on Defense Alternatives at the Commonwealth Institute in Cambridge, MA. He also serves on the board of directors of the Conservation Services Group, an energy conservation services company with over a hundred employees, and is a partner with the Women's Theological Center in Boston. In his work at the Project on Defense Alternatives he has authored or co-authored numerous publications. These have been published by the Commonwealth Institute and have also appeared in such publications as Defense News, American Sentinel, Boston Review, Bulletin of Atomic Scientists, Social Policy, Boston Globe, International Security, and Dissent. Mr Knight also edits the Defense Strategy Review Webpage. He has made numerous presentations on peace and security issues at governmental and non-governmental institutions, and during the 1994-1996 period had the honor to consult on stability-oriented security options for southern Africa with the African National Congress and South African Ministry of Defense. Formerly Mr Knight was a fellow at the Institute for Peace and International Security in Cambridge, Massachusetts; publisher of Working Papers magazine; administrator of the Pequod Counseling Center, Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a research associate at the Cambridge Institute, Cambridge, Massachusetts."
20051018 "Voices of a People's History with Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove - South Hadley," "a free performance with donations requested to benefit Western Massachusetts Jobs With Justice VOICES OF A PEOPLES HISTORY Tuesday, October 18, 2005 Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, South Hadley, Western Massachusetts (http://www.mtholyoke.edu/cic/map/index.shtml?pg=856) readings from VOICES OF A PEOPLES HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES (http://www.sevenstories.com/Book/index.cfm?GCOI=58322100666900) by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove A PEOPLES HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES by Howard Zinn (http://howardzinn.org/) and other sources narrated by Howard Zinn and Anthony Arnove read by Orlando Isaza, Marge Bruchac, Sheila Petigny, Dennis Brutus, La Wanza Lett-Brewington, Wesley Montgomery, Don Ogden, Tim Scott, Biz Wells, Andrea Ayvazian, Brian Marsh, Tom Juravich, Jo Comerford, John Fitzgerald, Norma Akamatsu, Ben Swan, Frances Crowe, Irene Shaikly, Joyce Lucey directed by Chris Rohmann"
20051017 "World March of Women, Ring bells at noon worldwide!" "World March of Women http://www.marchemondiale.org/en/index.html#a is sponsoring: OCTOBER 17th Noon to 1:00pm Promoted by WILPF, Womens International League for Peace and Freedom, Boston STEP OUT YOUR DOOR, wherever you are and RING A BELL OR Clang a frying pan with a spoon OR Blow a horn In conjunction with women around the world. You are not alone! On October 17, women in all time zones will successively take to the streets at noon to stage actions for one hour. This is how they will show their support for the blueprint for society depicted in the Women's Global Charter for Humanity. To ANNOUNCE: WOMEN are MOBILIZING around the WORLD for PEACE !!! 12:00 Noon A ONE HOUR VIGIL - For UNITY Watch the word spread like wildfire !!!!! And feel the EMPOWERMENT ----------------------------------------------------------- This is a New Beginning for all People Turn to the worlds tales of spiritual growth, and they all describe enlightenment as the dissolution of the illusion of separateness. Kathryn Blume, cofounder Lysistrata Project Real security can come only when we weave a global web of mutual aid and support. As we make larger connections and take action together, we must assert what we as women know to be true: compassion is not weakness, and brutality is not strength. Starhawk, author World March of Women See our website! http://www.marchemondiale.org/en/index.html#a October 17, 2005 Join us for the 24 hours of feminist mobilization On October 17, women in all time zones will successively take to the streets at noon to stage actions for one hour. This is how they will show their support for the blueprint for society depicted in the Women's Global Charter for Humanity. In the Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Samoa, etc.), the women of Asia will kick off the relay, followed by the women of Africa, then Europe and so on. This call to action goes out to all womens groups who belong to the World March of Women and to those who wish to join us. Lets all act together on October 17 by organizing public events. The watchword is to be simple, positive, in touch with one another, to show that, with our differences and similarities, women are united. Groups in various regions of the world have begun to organize their activities. Some will rings bells and alarms in cities and villages to alert the population that women are mobilizing throughout the world to vigorously defend the values in the Charter. Others will organize vigils or actions during which women will form human chains of solidarity. Write us and tell us about the actions you are planning for October 17 to: 24hrs2005@gmail.com http://www.marchemondiale.org/en/index.html#a"
20051014 "Scott Ritter NOT able to join us, DVD & Discussion: War Against Iran, 7PM" "We received an email Thursday from Scott Ritter saying he will NOT be able to join us this Friday, October 14, at the Jones Library, in downtown Amherst, Massachusetts. If the topic interests you, please join us to see a DVD of his prior comments on war against Iran. Amherst Community Television will tape community discussion of how we can better work to prevent escalation of aggression agains Iran, and grow support for ending US aggression in the Middle East. We will work to reschedule Scott Ritter's public appearance in the Valley. We regret any inconvenience, and hope you will consider what commitments are required to end war. We invite neighbors far and wide to serve as a THINK TANK, consulting one another and reporting back on the most (a.) effective, (b.) sustainable and (c.) creative ways to prevent the harm of US aggression against Iran. Scott Ritter, former U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq was right about the disarmament process, and right about the administrations plans for a ground war in Iraq that would lead to murder and mayhem. Hear Ritter's analysis of U.S. Policy towards Iran, and covert operations underway now. http://www.grassrootspeace.org. Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342"
20051014 Film: Hotel Rwanda "This is the Grand Opening of the Barre Fall Film Series! The Series will run from October 14th through December 23rd, 2005. The Barre Fall Film Series Presents: Hotel Rwanda (2004, 121 mins.) Starring Don Cheadle, Sophie Okonedo & Nick Nolte, Directed by Terry George, Nominated for three Academy Awards in 2004. As his country descends into madness, five-star-hotel manager Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle) sets out to save his family. But when he sees that the world will not intervene in the massacre of the minority Tutsis, he finds the courage to open his hotel to over 1,200 refugees. Now, with a rabid militia at the gates, he has only his wits and words to help keep them alive another hour... another day. Many questions arise out of the Rwandan genocide. Hotel Rwanda does not attempt to answer them. It sets the stage for other movies in this series to explore those questions. Discussion to Follow. Please join us. This is the Grand Opening of the Barre Fall Film Series! The Series will run from October 14th through December 23rd, 2005. Location: Listening, the Barre Integrated Health Center 35 South St., Barre, MA 01005 Tel: 978-355-3501 For Details See: www.BarreFilmSeries.org"
20051014 "Scott Ritter - Dinner (5:00 PM) and Talk (7:00 PM) - Amherst, MA" "Scott Ritters talk War against Iran, is scheduled for 7PM Friday, OCTOBER 14, at the Jones Library in Amherst, MA. Please consider the most a) effective, b) ustainable, and c) creative ways you can help prevent another full-blown war. Make reservations by mail now or online soon for a dinner at 5PM."
20051012 "Film/Video: ""A Force More Powerful"" Part 2 (of 2), Arms Library, Bridge St., She" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051012 "Film/Video: ""A Force More Powerful,"" Part 2 (of 2), 7pm, Arms Library, Bridge St" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051012 Reel World Film: People Power: The Philippian Experience "Dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in 1983 - 86 leading to overthrow of F. Marcos."
20051011 Eyes Wide Open - 10/11-10/23 - NYC "EYES WIDE OPEN October 11 - October 23, 2005 Manhattan Brooklyn Newark Eyes Wide Open is the American Friends Service Committee's widely acclaimed national exhibition and memorial to the lives lost in the Iraq war. WALK among nearly 2000 pairs of combat boots, tagged with the names of U.S. soldiers who have died. FOLLOW a labyrinth of shoes, representing the Iraqi civilians who have died, and read their names on a Wall of Remembrance. This is presented in collaboration with September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows. EXPERIENCE a powerful visual presentation about the human cost of war. The exhibit is free and open to the public. <><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><><> Dates and Locations October 11-14 Cathedral of St. John the Divine, (Amsterdam Ave and W 112th St.) October 16 Prospect Park, Brooklyn (southwest entrance) October 18-20 Military Park, Newark (Broad Street and Raymond Boulevard) October 22-23 Union Square (E. 14th St) Volunteers Needed! Many shifts available. Register online at www.eyes.afsc.org. You must register in advance. Email: eyes.ny@afsc.org 212-598-0963 For More Information: eyes.ny@afsc.org 212-598-0961 www.eyes.afsc.org"
20051008 "Communicating with Compassion, Workshop in Amherst" "COMMUNICATING WITH COMPASSION A workshop offering: - a language and consciousness of compassion that can improve your relationships - skills to support dialogue in the face of judgment, criticism, and anger - practice in honest expression and empathic listening - effective ways to bring more joy, ease and connection into your life - support for parenting and teaching from your heart - a nonviolent approach to social change Saturday October 8 9:30 AM 4:30 PM at the Unitarian Meetinghouse 121 North Pleasant Street in the center of Amherst, MA Workshop led by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez Jerry leads workshops on conflict resolution, group process, leadership, multicultural organizational development, economic inequality and class. Jerry has been organizing, educating and consulting for social justice for more than 25 years, and directs the Communicating with Compassion project at the Institute for Peaceable Communities. Requested contribution: sliding scale $75-$40. All are welcome regardless of ability to contribute financially. Educational credits may be available for childcare providers and educators. Register by mail, online at www.communicatingwithcompassion.org <http://www.communicatingwithcompassion.org> , or call Jerry at 413-549-1747. This workshop is based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as developed by Marshall Rosenberg and others. NVC is used to mediate and resolve conflicts in a variety of settings and circumstances, from marriages to parenting to social issues in the US and around the world. For more information visit the Center for Nonviolent Communication web site at www.cnvc.org. Sponsored by the Institute for Peaceable Communities communicatingwithcompassion.org ***** Communicating with Compassion Workshop by Jerry Koch-Gonzalez"
20051008 Bring Our National Guard Home Now: "Bring Our National Guard Home Now: A state-wide campaign to bring the Massachusetts National Guard home from Iraq Organizing Meeting - October 8, 2005 Please join us for an organizing meeting on the state-wide campaign to bring the Massachusetts National Guard home from Iraq. This will be an opportunity to strategize, plan and layout next steps. FEATURING: A panel of Military Families Speak Out members including Nancy Lessin, Charlie Richardson and MA National Guard Families This will be an opportunity to tease out the rationale for bringing the MA National Guard home. Choose Interactive workshops focused on the three elements of the campaign (see below). THE CAMPAIGN: Note: organizing for the three parts of the campaign is already in process as all three efforts have tight timelines, but there is great need for broad-based community input and support. A. Town Meeting and City Council Resolutions to bring the MA National Guard home (www.WesternMassAFSC.org) B. A State Legislative hearing focused on the human and economic cost of deploying the MA National Guard to Iraq (www.mfso.org) C. The historic opportunity for a state-wide binding ballot initiative requiring the governor to both withhold further Massachusetts National Guard deployment to Iraq and to recall the Guard members currently serving there. (See http:www.grassrootspeace.org and www.homefromiraqnow.org) Where: Cambridge Friends School 5 Cadbury Road, Cambridge 02140 When: Saturday, October 8, 2005 Time: 11:00AM to 4:00PM Information: Paul Shannon: American Friends Service Committee, 617.661.6130, pshannon@afsc.org Jo Comerford: American Friends Service Committee, 413.584.8975, afsc@crocker.com (call Jo for carpooling from WMA) Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center, 413.773.7427 Organized by: Bring Our National Guard Home Now: a state-wide campaign to bring the Massachusetts National Guard home from Iraq, American Friends Service Committee, Home From Iraq Now, Military Families Speak Out, Traprock Peace Center, United for Justice and Peace"
20051007 "DU film to be shown on Traprock Aniversary, Northampton" """The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children"" by Freider-Wagner and Valentin Thurn, released by Ochoa-Wagner Produktion, copyright Telepool, 2004. This stunning documentary, made for German Public Television, assesses the use and impact of ammunition containing toxic and radioactive 'depleted' uranium waste in Iraq, Bosnia, the United Kingdom, Germany, etc. The Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq co-sponsors this showing at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton, MA, on the 26th anniversary of the incorporation of Traprock Peace Center, Oct. 7, 1979. Following the film showing, Frances Crowe, one of the founders of Traprock Peace Center, will lead a discussion focused on action planning. Sunny Miller, Traprock's Executive Director hopes to walk to this film showing on a pilgrimage through western Massachusetts hills and valleys, as part of a long-hoped for sabbatical. She will bring information and action steps on reducing radiation risks, and toxic contamination, here and abroad. Please plan for your concerted action that will help to end the nuclear age. Traprock is currently inviting donations of baby teeth in a 50-mile radius of the Vernon, VT reactor, about 30 miles from Northampton. Parents of children anywhere with cancer are invited to send a tooth. Please see the form to fill out elsewhere on this site."
20051006 "Radiation Health Risks, Downwinders in the Nuclear Age! - Greenfield, MA" "Thursday, Oct. 6, Radiation Health Risks, Downwinders in the Nuclear Age! At 6:30 PM, Dr. Ernest Sternglass speaks at All Soul's Church, 399 Main Street at Hope and Main, across from the Greenfield Courthouse and Public Library. Sternglass will show many transparencies on the incidence of breast cancers, cancer deaths, autism, etc. A room will be available for children's activities, including making 'tooth fairies'. Discussion follows on how to prevent the dangerous increase in risks proposed at the Vernon reactor. Thanks to All Souls for co-sponsoring this important event. How do you want to help prevent instituting an 18- second melt-down margin between emergency shut down and the beginning of a melt-down. Please announce this event to school nurses, physicians, health and safety officials, teachers, bus drivers, nursing home and medical attendants. ... REFUSE TO BE A RADIATION REFUGEE."
20051005 "Film/Video: ""A Force More Powerful"" Part 1 (of 2), Arms Library, Bridge St., She" "The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence Reel World Video/Film Series Starts October 5th ""The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence"" is the subject of a two-month Reel World documentary video/film series beginning on Wednesday, October 5th and continuing on Wednesday evenings through October and November at the Arms Library on Bridge Street in Shelburne Falls. This series focuses on how unarmed ""people power"" has been used in countries around the world to topple tyrants, resist oppression, and struggle for freedom and justice. All showings, which begin at 7:00 p.m., are free, open to the public, and followed by discussion. ""Throughout history, individuals, groups, and nations have used violence as a means of achieving just ends,"" says Randy Kehler, Reel World coordinator for this series. ""Yet the history of this last bloody century also makes clear that there is, in fact, an alternative. That alternative is active nonviolence, which these films dramatically depict."" This video/film series is organized by Reel World, a group of concerned citizens dedicated to the proposition that our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Previous Reel World series have provided perspectives and information about U.S. domestic and foreign policies not found in the mainstream media. While the Arms Library provides space in its basement meeting room, it is not a sponsor of the series. The October-November showings are as follows: Oct. 5 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part One""a highly acclaimed two-part documentary series first aired on public television covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the U.S. civil Rights movement, Indias independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in So. Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 12 o ""A Force More Powerful: Part Two""Covering historic episodes of active nonviolence during the Danish resistance to Nazi occupation, the overthrow of communist rule in Poland, and the ousting of Pinochets military dictatorship in Chile. Narrated by Ben Kingsley. 90 min. Oct. 19 o ""People Power: The Philippine Experience""A powerful documentary depicting the dramatic exercise of unarmed ""People Power"" in the years (1983-86) leading up to the overthrow of the brutal, decades-long dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos. Includes real-time footage from Filipino, U.S., and foreign news agencies. 60 minutes. Oct. 26 o ""Beyond Rangoon""A gripping Columbia Pictures film based on real events in Burma in 1988, showing the military juntas brutal crackdown on Burmas ""Democracy Movement"" and the brave (and ongoing today) resistance of students, monks, and others. 100 min. Nov. 2 o ""Bringing Down A Dictator""A powerful film documenting the carefully planned, step-by-step, nonviolent actions of Serbias student-led ""Otpor"" (""Resistance"") movement of 2000-01 that ousted the brutal dictatorship of Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic. Narrated by Martin Sheen. 56 min. Nov. 9 o ""The Revolution Will Not Be Televised""A British-made film initially about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez but ultimately about the nearly successful coup against Chavez that was defeated by an uprising of millions of unarmed Venezuelans. Sheds light on current hostility between Bush Administration and Chavez government. 80 min. Nov. 16 o ""Weapons of the Spirit""The amazing and very moving story documented by Holocaust survivor Pierre Sauvage about Le Chambon, the French (mostly Huguenot) village of 5,000 inhabitants that successfully hid about 5,000 Jews during the Nazi occupation of France. Introduction by Bill Moyers. 90 min. Nov. 30 o ""The Historic Emergence of Nonviolent Struggle""A brilliant 1990 lecture at Harvard University by the Albert Einstein Institutions Gene Sharp, the worlds pre-eminent chronicler and analyst of ""nonviolent struggle."" Covers common misconceptions about nonviolence. An excellent summation to close this film/video series. 87 min. For further information, please contact: Randy Kehler (413) 624-8858 Ellen Kaufmann (413) 625-9708 Liz Kelner (413) 625-9543 ###"
20051005 Reel World Film Series - The Unknown History of Active Nonviolence """ A Force More Powerful: Part One"" Historic Episodes of active nonviolence during the US civil rights movement, India's independence struggle, and the overcoming of ""apartheid"" in South Africa. Narrated by Ben Kingsley"
20051002 NE Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students "Northeast Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students September 30 October 2, 2005 Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts Pre-registration required! Register online and find out more at http://www.sweatfree.org Or call 413-586-0974 During the weekend, we will: * learn about the sweatshop economy and how students have affected and can affect change * learn how to build power at our high schools and win campaigns * learn skills in media, fundraising, leadership development, meeting facilitation, building coalitions, and more * discuss how to combat racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia in our organizations * build and strengthen a network of high school anti-sweatshop leaders * meet great people, get to know each other, and have fun!! Organized by SweatFree Communities, United Students Against Sweatshops, and New York State Labor-Religion Coalition."
20051001 NE Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students "Northeast Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students September 30 October 2, 2005 Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts Pre-registration required! Register online and find out more at http://www.sweatfree.org Or call 413-586-0974 During the weekend, we will: * learn about the sweatshop economy and how students have affected and can affect change * learn how to build power at our high schools and win campaigns * learn skills in media, fundraising, leadership development, meeting facilitation, building coalitions, and more * discuss how to combat racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia in our organizations * build and strengthen a network of high school anti-sweatshop leaders * meet great people, get to know each other, and have fun!! Organized by SweatFree Communities, United Students Against Sweatshops, and New York State Labor-Religion Coalition."
20050930 "10 AM, Vt.S.N.A.P. & Public Comment - Engineering Assessment (18-second margin" "PRESS ADVISORY Contact: Raymond Shadis: 207-882-7801 New England Coalition For Immediate Release: The Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel will hold a meeting on September 30, 2005 in Room 10 of the Vermont State House, Montpelier VT, from 10:00 a.m until 12 noon. The stated agenda will include a welcome and introduction of the panel by Chairman OBrien and an approval of the Annual Report and minutes of the June 2, 2005 and August 31, 2005 meetings. The panel will then discuss the Independent Engineering Assessment conducted at VT Yankee and take comments from the public, as time allows."
20050930 NE Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students "Northeast Anti-Sweatshop Conference for High School Students September 30 October 2, 2005 Smith College, Northampton, Massachusetts Pre-registration required! Register online and find out more at http://www.sweatfree.org Or call 413-586-0974 During the weekend, we will: * learn about the sweatshop economy and how students have affected and can affect change * learn how to build power at our high schools and win campaigns * learn skills in media, fundraising, leadership development, meeting facilitation, building coalitions, and more * discuss how to combat racism, sexism, classism, and homophobia in our organizations * build and strengthen a network of high school anti-sweatshop leaders * meet great people, get to know each other, and have fun!! Organized by SweatFree Communities, United Students Against Sweatshops, and New York State Labor-Religion Coalition."
20050930 "Scott Ritter, ""US at war in Iran,"" Amherst" "Friday, Sept. 30, Scott Ritter, former U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq was right. Hear his analysis of U.S. Policy towards Iran, and covert operations underway now. Help spark change with a truth serum for public consciousness. This and other presentations will be available for use by College radio stations. At Grace Church, 14 Boltwood Ave. by the Common. Dinner and Conversation at 5:30 with a $50 contribution. 7pm, program, suggested donation $15 (or $1500! Earnest labor, squash or potatoes also accepted.) Limited seating. Advance Reservations accepted online or by mail."
20050930 "SCOTT RITTER, Discussion POSTPONED: ""US at war in Iran"" Reservations recommende" "Because of pressing concerns over issues at the Vernon reactor, and the time we needed recently to prepare for the peace demonstrations in DC. Scott Ritter will NOT speak in Amherst this Friday, Sept. 30, We will reschedule Scott's appearance following his trip to the U.K. for Friday, October 14, at the Jones Library, in downtown Amherst, Massachusetts. Following remarks we invite our communities to serve as a THINK TANK, consulting one another and reporting back to us on the most a.) sustainable, b.) effective, and c.) creative ways to opose the harm of US aggression against Iran. can we stop another war. Please contribute. Share your thinking and commitment. Scott Ritter, former U.N. Weapons Inspector in Iraq was right. Hear his analysis of U.S. Policy towards Iran, and covert operations underway now. Help spark change with a truth serum for public consciousness. This and other presentations will be available for use by College radio stations. Dinner and Conversation at 5:00 with a $50 contribution. 7pm, program, suggested donation $10 (or $10,000! Earnest labor, squash or potatoes also accepted.) Limited seating. Advance Reservations accepted online soon, or by mail."
20050929 Counter-Recruitment Protest - Holyoke Community College "The Holyoke Community College Anti-War Coalition (AWC) calls on you to join students, faculty, staff, and community members who will confront recruiters from the Army National Guard during the recruiters scheduled visit from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, September 29. AWC activists will be there as long as the recruiters are, and they will raise the demands: College Not Combat, Money for Relief Not for War! WHO:The Holyoke Community College Anti-War Coalition (AWC), an affiliate of the College Antiwar Network (http://campusantiwar.net) WHAT: Counter-Recruitment Demonstration WHEN: Thursday, September 29, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. WHERE: G Building, Holyoke Community College; 303 Homestead Ave.; Holyoke, MA 01043 WHY: Campus activists will call into question the priorities of a political system that finances illegal wars of foreign aggression and occupation while trampling human rights, saddling college students with a heavy burden of debt, and abandoning the poor and people of color to their unenviable fate. The counter-recruitment demonstration at Holyoke Community College, like many other actions that will take place across the country in the weeks and months to come, will demonstrate that the Antiwar Demonstration of September 24 in Washington, D.C. indeed marks the resurgence of the antiwar movement in the United States. You should be there to record the event. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION: Justin LeFurjah, (413) 320-1358"
20050929 "Shock and Awe: Law and Dis/Order in Iraq and Beyond,' - Mt. Holyoke College" "'Shock and Awe: Law and Dis/Order in Iraq and Beyond,' Thursday, September 29, Gamble Auditorium, Mt Holyoke College Art Building. Roundtable discussion related to global wars on terror featuring James Bamford, investigative journalist and intelligence expert, and Jonathan Pyle, co-lead counsel with Center for Constitutional Rights whose clients include detainees of Abu Ghraib prison. Free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.mtholyoke.edu/go/law, or call (413) 538-3071."
20050929 "Jody Williams, Campus Center, U-Mass, Amherst, 4PM" "CPPA's annual Celebration of Public Service will honor a notable leader for their lifelong commmitment to public service. This year we are pleased to be able to welcome JODY WILLIAMS. Ms. Williams received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1997 for her work to eliminate antipersonnel landmines. She is only the tenth woman in its one hundred and one year history to be awarded the Peace Prize. International organizer and activist, teacher and writer, Williams is an eloquent speaker on human rights and international law, the role of civil society in international diplomacy, and individual initiative in bringing about social change. JODY WILLIAMS presents ""What You Do Matters: Creating Communities to Solve Global Problems"" Thursday, September 29, 2005 Campus Center Auditorium UMass Amherst Campus 4:00 p.m. Free Admission Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jody Williams, founder of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines, is an eloquent and outspoken advocate for peace and human rights. The founding coordinator of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL), she is one of only ten women globally to receive the Nobel Peace Prizeand only the third from the U.S. to do so. Williams, as chief strategist and spokesperson for ICBL, has overseen the organizations growth to include more than 1,300 NGOs in 85 countries. During the September 1997 Oslo diplomatic conference, in an unprecedented cooperative effort with governments, UN bodies, and the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICBL achieved its goal of negotiating an international treaty to ban antipersonnel landmines. Since then 133 countries have signed the treaty. Williams, now ICBL's campaign ambassador, speaks on its behalf all over the world. As an activist for global social change, her accomplishments in humanitarian work have been extraordinary, all because she pondered a problem and found a way to create a solution. You can learn more about her from the following link: http://www.icbl.org/campaign/ambassadors/jody_williams/bio#Heading92. In recognition of this work, the Center for Public Policy and Administration (CPPA) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst will honor Williams with its annual Public Service Award and Celebration of Public Service. A public reception will follow. The Center for Public Policy and Administration was established in 1998 as a non-partisan interdisciplinary center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. CPPA, part of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, is committed to improving public policy and governance by educating leaders for public service and conducting and applying interdisciplinary research. For more information, visit www.masspolicy.org. CPPA intends for studentsand othersto think seriously about the choices they can make that will enable them to contribute positively to the world. Last year's recipient was former Masschusetts governor and U.S. presidential candidate Michael Dukakis. For More Information contact: Wendy Varner Center for Public Policy and Administration 413-577-0478 wvarner@pubpol.umass.edu"
20050929 "Panel on Activism, with Jody Williams, 1:30" "As part of the Celebration, there will also be an interactive panel session on activism from 1:30-3:00, in Room 101 of Campus Center. This interactive dialogue will include alumni activists and Jody Williams, and Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Janet Rifkin, will moderate. The hope is that this discussion will encourage participants to think seriously about how they may contribute positively to the world."
20050928 Melotrauma (Political Comedy Theater Event) at Mount Holyoke College "Melotrauma (Political Comedy Theater Event) at Mount Holyoke College, Wednesday September 28, 2005 @ 7:30 pm The Great Room @ Blanchard Campus Center, Mount Holyoke College South Hadley, MA This is a free event, open to the public. Q&A with performers following the event. MELOTRAUMA A Provocative Satire on Globalization, War, and the Human Spirit. Mount Holyoke College presents Melotrauma, a satiric cabaret of vignettes featuring performances by longtime community activists and veteran creators of imaginative alternative theater works, Court Dorsey and Suzy Polucci. Using characters drawn from melodrama, commedia dellarte, and real life, Dorsey and Polucci expose the dark comedic side of globalization, American hegemony, and the machinations of post-9/11 American justice. In Camerooned in America Dudley Do-right collides with Homeland Security in a tale of torture and scripture. Globalize THIS is a scathing satire on free trade and the age-old struggle between the haves and have-nots, while The Invention of Capital evokes mimed passion play to chronicle the birth of money amidst the degeneration of human love and natural beauty. Suzy Polucci has been dubbed the New Age Lucille Ball by the Boston Globe. She combines her European and American training in mime, commedia dellarte and physical comedy to make even the touchiest subjects entertaining. She has been acting, writing and directing since 1983. Court Dorsey is a performance artist, actor, and director whose work has been called hilarious but unsettlingabsolutely sensational by the Washington Post. He has performed with more than 25 experimental performance groups. He is also a professional mediator and facilitator integrating conflict resolution and theater in his on-going work with young people. Belly Laughing funny, but also great for sparking community dialogue, Melotraumas slapstick humor masks spiritually challenging deeper messages. How do our daily ways of getting and spending affect not just our global fellow-travelers, but our own soul force? Pamela Kelly, Former Director, Unitarian Universalists for a Just Economic Community For more information contact John Laprade (jlaprade@mtholyoke.edu) 413-538-2171"
20050926 Study of West Bank Village "Seelye Hall, Room 109, Smith College. Linda Ammons, Assoc. Prof. of Anthropology at Assumption College will speak on socio-economic changes under occupation in Balata, West Bank, Palestine between 1971 and 2002."
20050925 "'Storms of Controversy: Hurrican Katrina, Broken Levees, and Lives Undone.' - Mt" "'Storms of Controversy: Hurrican Katrina, Broken Levees, and Lives Undone.' Mt Holyoke College, Hooker Auditorium, Sunday, September 25, 2:00 pm. A public conversation about disasters, class, race, and politics in and beyond the Gulf States with: Benigno Aguirre, Disaster Research Center and Department of Sociology, University of Delaware; Margaret Kimberley, Journalist and 'Freedom Rider' Columnist; Lynda Morgan, Mt. Holyoke College Department of History; and Preston Smith, Mt. Holyoke College Department of Politics. Please feel welcome to contact me if you have any questions. Janet Lansberry Assistant Director Weissman Center for Leadership and the Liberal Arts jlansber@mtholyoke.edu (413) 538-3419"
20050924 Second US Conference on Peak Oil "Yeloow Springs OH, september 23-25 More info: www.communitysolution.org or call: 937-767-2161"
20050924 No More War - Rally and March in DC and San Francisco More details: College Not Combat contingents http://www.campusantiwar.net March and Rally news http://www.internationalanswer.org http://www.unitedforpeace.org
20050924 "End the War Rally - Amherst, MA" "End the War On Iraq! Bring Our Troops Home. Now! RallyAmherst Common Sunday, September 25 Noon5PM Attend! Bring your friends! Bring Flags and Signs! (And take in the art show on the Common, same time and place) And Remember Starting an unprovoked war was UnAmerican. End the War on Iraq. Now! Political lies about weapons of mass destruction took us to war. Political lies are UnAmerican. End the War On Iraq. Now! The War on Iraq endangers American liberties. Help save our freedom, while you still can. End the War On Iraq. Now! Sponsored by Liberty for Massachusetts and The Pioneer Valley Libertarian Association"
20050924 Basic Mediation Training "Basic Mediation Training. The Mediation & Training Collaborative (TMTC) is offering a 34-hour, six-session training in Greenfield beginning September 24, 2005. This highly interactive practice-based training is open to all individuals who wish to increase their ability to help others deal with conflict, whether through formal mediation or in other professional settings. Call 774-7469 x16 for brochure or more information."
20050922 "The Peace Patriots film, Northampton" "CALENDAR LISTING Thursday, Sept. 22 THE PEACE PATRIOTS, World Film Premiere and DVD Release. Directed by Robbie Leppzer. Narrated by Janeane Garofalo, this feature-length documentary film chronicles the story of peace activists living in the Pioneer Valley who oppose the U.S. invasion and on-going military occupation of Iraq. This 78-minute film follows a diverse group of western Massachusetts residents, ranging in age from 13 to 74, including middle and high school students, college students, teachers, clergy, community activists, and war veterans, as they take part in vigils, marches, theater performances, and civil disobedience sit-ins to protest the war. The film features music by Steve Earle, Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco, Jonatha Brooke, and original music composed by Amherst guitarist John Sheldon. Filmmaker Robbie Leppzer will speak, along with representatives from various Valley peace groups, and live music will be performed by John Sheldon. A benefit fundraiser to kick-off national distribution campaign. 7pm Calvin Theater, Northampton. Tickets: $10/advance, $15/door. For more info and advance tix: www.ThePeacePatriots.com or 1-800-557-6414. Tix also available at Broadside Books (Northampton), Food For Thought Books (Amherst), World Eye Bookshop (Greenfield), the Village Coop (Leverett), and Odyssey Book Shop (South Hadley). The event is co-sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee of Western Massachusetts, Traprock Peace Center, Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq, Veterans For Peace (Western Mass. Chapter), Arise For Social Justice, Progressive Democrats of America (Western Mass Chapter) and International Action Center (Western Mass Chapter)."
20050920 "Public Hearing on Nuclear Dry Cask Storage, Brattleboro, VT" "NEW ENGLAND COALITION ACTION ALERT Vermont Public Service Board will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on VERMONT YANKEE DRY CASK NUCLEAR WASTE STORAGE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 at 7 PM in the AUDITORIUM Of the BRATTLEBORO UNION HIGH SCHOOL, 131 FAIRGROUND ROAD, BRATTLEBORO, VT. Entergy, a $14 billion dollar corporation which owns VY calls the proposed facility, "" temporary, passive storage."" It is neither. It is not temporary. Once high level nuclear waste is canned and put in place, no one can say when it will be removed. Senator Harry Reid (D-NV) opposing Yucca Mtn., told reporters this week that nuclear waste should stay where it is made; that is why, he says, he and Senator Ensign have introduced legislation to (permanently?) leave waste at reactors. It is not passive. It is, in fact, self-energized and powered by radioactivity. The proposed ""casks"" are actually constructed of two layers; a sealed stainless steel cannister of high level waste fuel and an outer cask of concrete in a carbon steel shell. There is space between the two through which air , heated by 36,000 watts of heat emitted by radioactive decay of the waste nuclear fuel , rises. As the air rises, it is expelled from vents near the top of the two story structure; even as cooler air is drawn in at the bottom. THE BUCK STOPS HERE...with the Vermont Public Service Board. The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission provides no opportunity for intervention or formal hearings on dry cask storage...so the Legislature having muffed its chance to gain even minimal protections for future generations of area people, IT IS NOW UP TO US. Let us demand that waste nuclear fuel be stored only in the context of a full analysis of all of the risks and that Entergy Nuclear Vermont Yankee be required to demonstrate that waste nuclear fuel will be stored only under best available practices. REMEMBER- Each proposed storage cannister will contain up to 36 fuel assemblies; each holding about 800 pounds of irradiated nuclear fuel, or, in total for each cask, about 28,800 pounds. Each cannister will contain over 1000 pounds of deadly fission products, such as Cesium 137 and Strontium 90. Each cask will contain more than 145 pounds of Plutonium 2 39 which will remain lethal for 240,000 years and sufficient to make about 20 nuclear bombs. It is, as Maine's State Nuclear Safety Advisor said of that state's dry cask facility, ""Yucca Mountain...without the mountain."" Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 Best regards, Sunny Sunny Miller, Executive Director, 413-773-7427 Charlie Jenks, web-maker, 413 773-5188 x. 2 David Dashefsky, summer intern, 413 773-5188 x. 4 2000+ visitors daily http://www.grassrootspeace.org -------------------------------------- Underlying other news of the day this question remains: What wouldn't you do to prevent a melt-down? Background: The Vernon, Vermont reactor is just 15 miles from here. In June the Vermont legislature gave away the store, and linked payments for new radioactive waste storage on the shores of the Connecticut River to a 20% increase in power output. No reactor we know of has achieved this much power increase. What can you do to stop the loss of a back-up cooling pump, increased water pressure and operating temperatures, and the reduction of the 'safety' margin from emergency shut-down to the beginning of a melt-down to only 18 seconds. Why aren't these details front page news, this week? Request: We appeal for your initiative to preserve this land, these communities we love. Please call a reporter, editor, or media news desk. Truth matters - Labors matter - Gifts matter in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20050919 """The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children," " ""The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children,"" an award winning documentary made for German Public Television by Freider Wagner and Valentin Thurn -- Produced by Ochowa-Film for WDR, 2004 will be shown widely this fall. The public is welcome to attend the showing co-wponsored by Northstar:, at 104 Russell, in Hadley, at 10:30 am, Monday, Sept. 19. Not appropriate for younger or more sensitive viewers. Action planning follows every public viewing. Action planning can include street theater, calling the media, writing to the Dept. of Transportation to appeal for proper labeling of all radioactive shipments, block printing placards for DC, disrtibution of a DU warning card, in English or Arabic, etc. In your town, at your school? This film could move many people to become conscientious objectors. traprock@crocker.com --------------------------"
20050919 "St. Patrick's Four Federal Trial, Binghamton NY" "Today, in Binghamton NY, begins the trial of four Catholic Workers from Ithaca who face federal conspiracy charges for an act of nonviolent civil resistance commited two days before the invasion of Iraq. Two days before President Bush launched an illegal war against Iraq, four parents from Ithaca, New York, in an act of non-violent civil resistance, entered a military recruiting center and carefully poured their own blood around the vestibule. In April of 2004, the four Catholic Workers were tried in Tompkins County Court on charges of felony criminal mischief. Their trial ended in a hung jury, with nine jurors voting to acquit. Unfortunately, they are now facing a second trial in federal court, on charges of conspiracy to impede an officer of the United States plus several other lesser charges. If convicted, they face up to six years in prison, a period of probation, and fines of up to $275,000. (Please repeat all week.)"
20050918 Imagine Peace Festival Weekend- Something for Everyone! "Imagine Peace Festival Weekend Saturday September 17, 2005 Benefit Concert - 2pm to 11pm, see band listings below Sunday September 18, 2005 Peace Festival - 11am to 7pm On a beautiful field circled with the flags of all nations, a historic event for peace will take place the weekend of September 17-18, 2005. The Imagine Peace Festival celebrates the International Day of Peace with the theme ""May Peace Prevail on Earth."" Come join us! www.imaginepeacefestival.com or call 1-800-PEACELINE. The Benefit Concert On Saturday evening, under the full moon and the stars, amid the flags of all nations, a joyful noise will fill the air as renowned artists pour their hearts into their music for the cause of peace. Appearing:: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Grammy Award Cajun magic! Bread & Puppet radical giant puppet theater. Gent Treadly with Vince Welnik, former keyboardist for the Grateful Dead and founder of Tubes! The Mammals Subversive, acoustic folk Entrain from funk to Ska to African to Afro-Cuban to Zydeco to folk . Headliner from 2005 Clearwater Revival. Gokh-Bi System A popular African group from Senegal that has evolved a spirited blend of traditional music, hip hop, funk and soul with themes of peace, love and justice. The Peace Festival On Sunday, a great gathering for peace will begin with a Native American invocation ceremony. Visitors will stroll the shady Walnut Grove, the amazing Peace Path, the ceremonial field and the lovely Woods enjoying: International Performers: Israel Vibration & The Roots Radics Band - One of the most famed reggae groups in the world. Charles Neville Quartet Jazz led by the Horn Man of the famous New Orleans ""First Family of Funk"" Raquy and the Cavemen progressive Middle-Eastern and hot belly-dance music Berkshire Bataria Samba, World Beat Ensemble, Arm-of-the-Sea Puppets, Aztec Dancers, The Peace Is Possible Chorus, David Little Eagle, Felicia Rose, and Vicki Randle of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! Keynote Speakers & Presenters: Best-selling author Marianne Williamson, world famous humanitarian clown-doctor Patch Adams, Chief Jake Swamp of the Mohawk Nation (who will lead the opening invocation), and others on spirituality, social change, environmental sustainability, and politics. The event includes many great activities, booths, and workshops: Global Marketplace International Food Court Eco Village: Environmental awareness educators and suppliers Peace Village: Spectrum of organizations dedicated to peace & social justice Indigenous Peoples Village: Teepee village with native elders and artists. Healing Arts Village: Sample healing techniques and practitioners Wisdom Keepers Village: Honoring various cultures and faiths Visual Art Gallery: Paintings, sculpture and fabric art honoring peace. Drum Circle: A place to share the healing spirit of community and the power of rhythm Kids Village/ Peace Pals: Crafts, games and fun, including kite flying, face painting peace cookie decorating, Santas Secret, and pony rides Workshops: Free programs and demonstrations, including the Electronic Cinema: Chess Challenge: Famed Grandmaster Maurice Ashley will challenge up to 40 opponents in the royal game The festival will be alive with giant puppets, strolling performers, color and music - a feast for all the senses in the spirit of peace. The day will peak with a magnificent World Peace Flag Ceremony, lifting the flag of each nation to a musical beat followed by what may be the worlds largest drum circle. The Place The World Peace Sanctuary in Amenia, New York is the ideal location for the Imagine Peace Festival and Concert. Home to 13 years of peace festivals since 1991, the Sanctuary is a sacred space with a mission expressed in the prayer, ""May Peace Prevail on Earth."" Its 154 acres in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains feature the Globe Sculpture and the inspiring Peace Path of Peace Poles for each of the 191 countries of the United Nations. The Beneficiaries Not-for-profit. The ticket price will be a very modest fee to cover expenses. $45 for the concert and $20 for the festival. In addition, a percentage of any profits will benefit charitable organizations working for peace and a better world. For tickets, information or participation, please contact: The World Peace Sanctuary, Route 22, just south of Amenia, NY, 1 (800) PEACELINE, www.imaginepeacefestival.com PRESS/MEDIA: Media kits are available. Jami L. Anson at 845-883-7149 or 845-401-9469. Or jadandeisgn@aol.com Deborah Moldow at 845-877-6093. Or deborah@worldpeace.org"
20050918 "Citizens' Tribunal on Iraq, Binghamton NY" "Beginning September 18 and continuing nightly through the 23rd,the CITIZENS TRIBUNAL ON IRAQ will present the legal, historical, and moral defense for civil resistance against this illegal war. This tribunal will run concurrently with the first week of the St. Patrick's Four trial, the first and only federal trial of civilian war resisters. Panelists include: Ray McGovern, Camilo Mejia, Medea Benjamin, Kathy Kelly, Jimmy Massey, Cindy Sheehan, Jon Bonifaz, & many others. See http://www.stpatricksfour.org for more details. The tribunal will be held nightly at the Christ Episcopal Church, corner of Water and Henry Streets, Binghamton. Free, and open to all."
20050917 Peace on the Green Concert "On the Westfield Green (in downtown Westfield, MA) - directions & map at http://www.WaronokePeace.org/ or phone Tom at 413-562-2937 FREE Live Music .... The Amity Front (fusion of blues, jazz, and folk), Kudzu (reggae meets rock), Gone By Daylight (indie-rock) Brief remarks between band sets including Veterans for Peace, AFSC, and others in the know Take home informational materials on topics including the cost of war, military recruitment, how war affects you personally, and what you can do about it."
20050917 "Imagine Peace Festival Weekend- A Weekend of Peace, Music, Culture, Art somethin" "Imagine Peace Festival Weekend Saturday September 17, 2005 Benefit Concert - 2pm to 11pm, see band listings below Sunday September 18, 2005 Peace Festival - 11am to 7pm On a beautiful field circled with the flags of all nations, a historic event for peace will take place the weekend of September 17-18, 2005. The Imagine Peace Festival celebrates the International Day of Peace with the theme ""May Peace Prevail on Earth."" Come join us! www.imaginepeacefestival.com or call 1-800-PEACELINE. The Benefit Concert On Saturday evening, under the full moon and the stars, amid the flags of all nations, a joyful noise will fill the air as renowned artists pour their hearts into their music for the cause of peace. Appearing:: BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet Grammy Award Cajun magic! Bread & Puppet radical giant puppet theater. Gent Treadly with Vince Welnik, former keyboardist for the Grateful Dead and founder of Tubes! The Mammals Subversive, acoustic folk Entrain from funk to Ska to African to Afro-Cuban to Zydeco to folk . Headliner from 2005 Clearwater Revival. Gokh-Bi System A popular African group from Senegal that has evolved a spirited blend of traditional music, hip hop, funk and soul with themes of peace, love and justice. The Peace Festival On Sunday, a great gathering for peace will begin with a Native American invocation ceremony. Visitors will stroll the shady Walnut Grove, the amazing Peace Path, the ceremonial field and the lovely Woods enjoying: International Performers: Israel Vibration & The Roots Radics Band - One of the most famed reggae groups in the world. Charles Neville Quartet Jazz led by the Horn Man of the famous New Orleans ""First Family of Funk"" Raquy and the Cavemen progressive Middle-Eastern and hot belly-dance music Berkshire Bataria Samba, World Beat Ensemble, Arm-of-the-Sea Puppets, Aztec Dancers, The Peace Is Possible Chorus, David Little Eagle, Felicia Rose, and Vicki Randle of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno! Keynote Speakers & Presenters: Best-selling author Marianne Williamson, world famous humanitarian clown-doctor Patch Adams, Chief Jake Swamp of the Mohawk Nation (who will lead the opening invocation), and others on spirituality, social change, environmental sustainability, and politics. The event includes many great activities, booths, and workshops: Global Marketplace International Food Court Eco Village: Environmental awareness educators and suppliers Peace Village: Spectrum of organizations dedicated to peace & social justice Indigenous Peoples Village: Teepee village with native elders and artists. Healing Arts Village: Sample healing techniques and practitioners Wisdom Keepers Village: Honoring various cultures and faiths Visual Art Gallery: Paintings, sculpture and fabric art honoring peace. Drum Circle: A place to share the healing spirit of community and the power of rhythm Kids Village/ Peace Pals: Crafts, games and fun, including kite flying, face painting peace cookie decorating, Santas Secret, and pony rides Workshops: Free programs and demonstrations, including the Electronic Cinema: Chess Challenge: Famed Grandmaster Maurice Ashley will challenge up to 40 opponents in the royal game The festival will be alive with giant puppets, strolling performers, color and music - a feast for all the senses in the spirit of peace. The day will peak with a magnificent World Peace Flag Ceremony, lifting the flag of each nation to a musical beat followed by what may be the worlds largest drum circle. The Place The World Peace Sanctuary in Amenia, New York is the ideal location for the Imagine Peace Festival and Concert. Home to 13 years of peace festivals since 1991, the Sanctuary is a sacred space with a mission expressed in the prayer, ""May Peace Prevail on Earth."" Its 154 acres in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains feature the Globe Sculpture and the inspiring Peace Path of Peace Poles for each of the 191 countries of the United Nations. The Beneficiaries Not-for-profit. The ticket price will be a very modest fee to cover expenses. $45 for the concert and $20 for the festival. In addition, a percentage of any profits will benefit charitable organizations working for peace and a better world. For tickets, information or participation, please contact: The World Peace Sanctuary, Route 22, just south of Amenia, NY, 1 (800) PEACELINE, www.imaginepeacefestival.com PRESS/MEDIA: Media kits are available. Jami L. Anson at 845-883-7149 or 845-401-9469. Or jadandeisgn@aol.com Deborah Moldow at 845-877-6093. Or deborah@worldpeace.org"
20050915 "Bring Them Home Now Tour Stops in Western Mass. on way from Crawford, TX to Wash" "September 12, 2005 Local contacts: Sunny Miller 413-773-7427 or or Jo Comerford 413-695-6059 Gold Star and Military Families, Iraq War and other Vets bring message to 51 cities in 28 States, to Converge at Anti-War Rally in DC on September 24. MASSACHUSETTS On Thursday, September 15, a bus on its way from Camp Casey in Crawford, Texas to Washington D.C. will arrive in Amherst, MA. Gold Star families, military families, Iraq Veterans and veterans of previous wars will participate in programs in Amherst and Greenfield. WHO: Gold Star families, military families, Iraq veterans and veterans of previous wars. Local musical performers will include Sarah Pirtle, members of the Gypsy Wranglers, Tom Neilson and Morningstar and Moonlight, who is a Vietnam Vet. WHAT: Area peace and justice groups host the Bring Them Home Now Tour WHEN: Thursday, September 15 12PM Interfaith Service for the Human Family in the time of War and Natural Disaster 12:45PM Dedication of a memorial to the war dead. Reading of the names of the Massachusetts soldiers who have died and a symbolic display of boots, led by The Rev. James Munroe, Vietnam Veteran, Board member of the Veterans Education Project, and other area veterans and military family members 4PM Press Conference, including student reporters and representatives 7PM ""Straight From the Heart, Military Families, Vets, Speak Out, Sing Out for Loved Ones."" WHERE: All public events at Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave. & the Amherst Common. On August 31, the last day of the nearly month-long vigil outside Bush's ranch in Crawford, TX the Bring Them Home Now Tour launched three buses from Camp Casey, each carrying military and Gold Star families, veterans of the Iraq War and veterans of previous wars. The tour's first stop in Austin, Texas was met by 3,000 people. These buses will travel different routes across the country, converging in Washington, DC on September 21 for the United for Peace and Justice Mobilization September 24-26. The tour will amplify the voices of Gold Star families, who show the devastating human cost of this war; the voices of military families, for whom each and every day that this war continues brings the potential for the most devastating of consequences, and the voices of veterans, who can share the ground truth about war and the impact on those who are sent off to fight it. At noon an interfaith memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church, 14 Boltwood Ave. and will conclude with taps on the Common. Casey Sheehan and all who have died in the war waged in Iraq will be honored with a 12-hour vigil on the Amherst Common. Set-up begins at 10am Thursday. Tents will echo the encampment by Cindy Sheehan, military families, and veterans outside the President's ranch in Crawford, Texas. Boots brought by the American Friends Service Committee commemorate the Massachusetts war dead. The public is invited to donate shoes to honor the Iraqi dead, and these shoes will be donated to Hurricane Katrina relief. Volunteers are welcomed to help. Tour members will also visit a peace studies class at Greenfield Community College during the afternoon and attend a press conference in the afternoon organized by Traprock Peace Center with special invitations to reporters from area college and high school newspapers and student peace or justice groups. For further information on the tour, including a schedule of cities and dates, go to www.bringthemhomenowtour.org Local co-sponsors include American Friends Service Committee, Amherst Vigil for Peace & Justice in a Nuclear Free World, Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Grace Church Peace Fellowship, Mt. Toby Affinity Group, Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq, SAGE, Traprock Peace Center, Veterans for Peace (Wally Nelson Chapter 95), and Western Mass Interfaith Coalition for Peace & Justice. BIOS: Among North Bus Tour Members coming to western Massachusetts will be ... Gold Star Families for Peace member: Carlos Arrendondo of Roslindale, MA, whose son Alexander Arrendondo served with the Marines in Iraq and was killed in action on August 25, 2004. Al Zappala of Philadelphia, PA, whose son Sgt. Sherwood Baker was the first Pennsylvania National Guardsman to die in combat since World War II. He was killed in Baghdad on April 26, 2004. Al has been active in the Peace and Social Justice movement since the early 60's. Al spent 4 days in Crawford Texas and is presently traveling on the Northern route of the Bring Them Home Now tour heading for Washington, DC. Military Families Speak Out members: Stacy Bannerman of Kent, WA, whose husband in the Washington National Guard and served an extended tour of duty at Camp Anaconda, the most attacked base in Iraq. A ""stop loss"" order forced him to serve in Iraq eight months past his 20-year commitment, which ended in June 2004. SFC Bannerman received a Bronze Star. Stacy's book ""When the War Came Home"" will be released by Continuum Publishing in the spring of 2006. Tammara Rosenleaf of Belton, TX, Helena, MT and Olympia, WA. Her husband Spc Sean Hefflin of the US Army's 4th Infantry Division, is stationed at Ft Hood, TX before he deploys Fall of 2005. She attended the Veterans for Peace conference in Dallas, where she spoke as a representative of Military Families Speak Out (MFSO). When the decision to go to Crawford was made, Tammara returned to Belton for 2 days before taking up residence at the original Camp Casey in Crawford, TX outside the ranch of President Bush. Tammara stayed at Camp Casey for 22 days. Iraq Veterans Against the War members: Cody Camacho of Chicago, IL, served as Army specialist for four years. He was deployed to Iraq from March 2003 to March, 2004, and was honorably discharged in October, 2004. Cody works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) and VFP Cody was honorably discharged from the Army in October 2004. Michael Hoffman of Bucks County, PA, served as a Lance Corporal with the 1st Marine Division during the U.S. invasion of Iraq from March to May 2003. He is a founding member of Iraq Veterans Against the War."
20050908 Tooth Fairies visit the Franklin County Fair Parade "Four or more volunteers dressed as Tooth Fairies will visit the Franklin County Fair Parade beginning at 4:30. Sally Shaw of Gill, Sally Weiss of Northampton, Sunny Miller of Deerfield and others will dress in regalia and pass out simple forms for parents to fill out, in order to participate in a research project that will assess levels of strontium 90 in baby teeth in a 50-mile radius of the New England's oldest operating nuclear reactor in Vernon, Vermont. The study area reaches from the Mass.-Connecticut border. Please send one baby tooth, wrapped in paper, taped to the simple form that can be down-laded from http://ww.grassrootspeace.org For more information call Sally Shaw, Chair of Traprock's Tooth Fairy Project at 863-4992. Results will be announced by zip code, after 100 teeth are tested and the data is analyzed. For earlier research see http://www.radiation.org"
20050831 "Important Meeting on Risks at the Vernon Reactor, oldest in New England. 6pm, Ve" "IMPORTANT VSNAP Meeting in Vernon, Wednesday August 31 at 6:00 PM, Vernon Elementary School. There is an important meeting of the Vermont State Nuclear Advisory Panel (VSNAP) on Wednesday evening August 31, 6:00 8:00 PM at the Vernon Elementary School cafeteria. On the agenda are reports on Dry Cask Storage, Extended Power Uprate, the catastrophic electrical failure of July 25, and the upcoming Fall 2005 refueling outage. Vernon is a small town 3 miles south of Brattleboro. The school shouldl be easy to find. Please put this on your calendar, and plan to attend. Background: VSNAP is supposed to advise the Governor, Legislature, and other state agencies on all matters nuclear. Incredibly, VSNAP was silent about the Entergys proposed Power Uprate, and has been silent about the NECs call for a comprehensive Independent Safety Assessment at Vermont Yankee. Nearly 300 people signed and presented a petition at a VSNAP meeting in December 2004 calling for the Panel to recommend that an Independent Safety Assessment be conducted at VY. More recently, NEC Staff Technical Advisor has requested that VSNAP make a recommendation to the Vermont Public Service Board that the Board NOT accept a small NRC inspection conducted at VY last August as meeting the Boards requirement for an Independent Engineering Assessment. In view of the recent catastrophic failure of an electrical component (that had not been inspected for years), the huge electrical fire and outage last year (evidently due both to deferred maintenance and modifications for boosting power), cracks in the steam dryer, and other evidence of aging, wear, stress, and deferred maintenance, there is little question that a comprehensive inspection is long overdue. This meeting is your chance to let the members of VSNAP know that they have a responsibility to protect the public by demanding a full Independent Safety Assessment at Vermont Yankee. NEC in Brattleboro for more information, and to learn what you can do to help. 802 257-0334. The New England Coalition joins Traprock Peace Center in supporting the Tooth Fairy Project to assess our strontium 90 levels. Donations of one baby tooth are needed in a 50-mile radius of the Vernon reactor, reaching all the way to the Connecticut border. See the simple form to fill out, linked from the top of the Traprock home page. A Carpool may leave from behind GreenFields Market, at 144 Main Street i nGreenfield between 5:15 -5:30. Drivers and riders needed. Please tell your neighbors about this important meeting."
20050817 "Cindy Sheehan Vigils - Greenfield, Amherst, Northampton, Montague, Three Rivers" "17 Aug 4:00-5:30 - Bridges for Peace Solidarity on Wisdom Way, Greenfield (over I 91) organized by Traprock Peace Center 07:30 Cindy Sheehan vigil - 3 miles away Pleasant & Main, center Amherst 13 registered participant(s) (50 maximum) Amherst MA 01002 Hosted by Thomas Plaut Description Will be on sidewalk-handicap accessible, pets walk by. 17 Aug 07:30 Vigil in support of Cindy Sheehan - 4 miles away City Hall Steps, 210 Main Street, Northampton 0 registered participant(s) (250 maximum) Northampton MA 01060 Hosted by Jo Comerford Description All are welcome to offer a show of support for Cindy Sheehan. Call Jo (413.584.8975) or Claudia (413.584.0068) for more information. Sponsored by the Northampton Committee to Stop the War and AFSC Western Mass. 17 Aug 07:30 Candlelight Vigil - 12 miles away Montague Center Town Common 0 registered participant(s) (200 maximum) Montague Center MA 01351 Hosted by Debora Seidman Description The town common is in the center of Montague Center, across the street from the grange. There are no stairs, though it is outside and some of the terrain is rough, but there are places around the common that are wheelchair accessible. We appreciate your sensitivity to people who are chemically sensitive and not wearing scented products. Bring your own candle if you can, we will have some. Please bring signs that are appropriate. 17 Aug 07:30 Vigil for Peace - 16 miles away By the Gazebo PArk 1 registered participant(s) (10 maximum) Three Rivers MA 01080 Hosted by Paul Burns Description I have kids who will probably attend, if the weather permits it will be outside i have some candles to spare but please bring your own so we can truly show this president that Cindy is not alone Host your own Vigil for Cindy Sheehan event! Right now, there are 301 gatherings planned."
20050816 Reel World Free Film Series "CONFESSIONS OF AN ECONOMIC HITMAN John Perkins, former Nat'l Security Agency high ranking consultant describes how the US implements policies that cheat poor nations for the benfit of US corporations in an interview with Amy Goodman. Arms Library, Bridge St. Shelburne Falls, MA Admission and refreshments free 413 625-9708 for more info."
20050813 Boston - Solidarity vigil for Cindy Sheehan "There will be a vigil at the Park Street Station at 6:00 pm this Saturday, August 13th to support Cindy Sheehan. The vigil is being organized by Boston Mobilization: Most of us cannot imagine what it must feel like to lose a son. Out of respect for Cindy and the Gold Star families we will be dressed in black. After sunset we will surround the Frog Pond holding candles. The reflection of their flames will honor all those who have lost their lives or been wounded in this illegal war. PLEASE COME! WEAR BLACK, BRING CANDLES! Spread the Word! (Call 617-782-2313 for more details on this vigil! For more info, email Boston Mobilization at: contactus@bostonmobilization.org)"
20050812 Northampton - Solidarity Vigil for Cindy Sheehan vigil at 8 PM outside courthouse in downtown Northampton Organized by Jeff Tobis
20050809 Reel World Film Series "UNCOVERED: -The Whole Truth About The Iraq War. More than 20 CIA, Pentagon and Foreign Service experts speak out about misstatements and exaggerations that served as basis for invading Iraq. Free film & refreshments. Arms Library Bride st Shelburne Falls, Ma. 413 625-9708 with questions"
20050809 Northampton Performance and Lantern Floating "Full Circle: A Performance Peace Thornes Marketplace, 150 Mani st 7:00pm Lantern Floating at Smith's Paradise Pond after performance 413-584-8975"
20050807 Lee Performance "Full Circle: performance and peace 1st Congregational Church, 25 Park Place 413-584-8975"
20050806 Greenfield Vigil Town Common
20050806 Pittsfield Vigil Park Square
20050806 Northampton Vigil "King and Main Streets in front of the courthouse, next to the farmers' market."
20050806 Springfield Vigil "Jr. Community Center, 3 Rutland st. noon to 4 pm. 413-734-4948"
20050805 Peace Walk The Nipponzan Myphoji Peace Pagoda community will walk to sites throughout the region. Contact: 413-367-2202
20050805 Greenfield Performance "Full Circle: a performance peace reflects the horror of nuclear and traditional war, and the hope for peace All Souls UU Church 339 Main St., 413-773-7427 Speakers Include: Dan Ogden Doris Baizley Suzanne Shanley Rose Pasquarello Mary Kate Small Ira Helfand Sunny Miller Thea Som Allen Miller Vikki Gilbert Claude van Itallie Robin MacRostie Beth Fairservis and more"
20050805 Bell Ringing Faith communities are invited to ring bells between 7:15-7:20 pm to coincide with the time it was here during the hiroshima bombing
20050803 Popular Economics Institute: FIGHTING FOR HEALTH: ACTIVIST TALES & LESSONS "WED. AUG. 3, 7:00-9:00 FIGHTING FOR HEALTH: ACTIVIST TALES & LESSONS Labor and the Fight for Real Health Care Reform - Mark Dudzic, Labor Party and formerly with Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers The role of labor in creating and sustaining an employment-based health care delivery system; the current crisis in employment-based health care; and the problems with incrementalist solutions.) The Struggle for Psychiatric Disability Rights Will Hall, Freedom Center, Northampton, MA Overview of the legacy and persistence of psychiatric oppression. Discussion of eugenics, corporate corruption of science, failed and abusive treatments, racism, civil liberties, drugging of children, the criminal justice system, Bush's mental health screening giveaway to Big Pharma, and effective communitarian alternatives. How do we conceive of mental wellbeing in a capitalist, militaristic, insane society? How we can remake privatized, industrial mental health care in order to enhance freedom, empower communities, and promote self-determination? AIDS & global health Asia Russell, Health GAP (Global Access Project) Strategies and success stories in the fights against AIDS, especially for the poor and marginalized."
20050802 Popular Economics Institute: FILM NIGHT "TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 7:00-9:00 TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 7-9 FILM NIGHT (Note: 'Environment & health,' with Dickson Despommier is CANCELLED) Converse room 304 Excerpts from 3 films and discussion. Immigrant Experience: The Long, long journey, dir. Joan Micklin Silver Polish immigrant family in turn of the century America. Study of life without social safety net or government regulations. Modern Times, Charlie Chaplin Classic and brilliant satire on the age of industrialism. Wonderful humor and insight. Roger and Me, dir. Micheal Moore Michael Moores hilarious attempts to confront GM President, Roger Smith against the poignant background of the devastation of Flint Michigan due to GM plant closings."
20050802 Center for Popular Economics - Summer Institute "The Center for Popular Economics holds a week-long educational program that helps activists understand how the economy works. This year's focus is on health and economic justice. To register, visit http://populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI_brochure.html"
20050802 Reel World Film Series Hijacking Catastrophe: 9/11 Fear and the Selling of the American Empire - award winnning Examines how trauma of 9/11 was used to advance a pre-existing policy of unprovoked military intervention. location Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls. Admission and refreshments are free and for more info 413 625-9708.
20050801 Center for Popular Economics - Summer Institute "The Center for Popular Economics holds a week-long educational program that helps activists understand how the economy works. This year's focus is on health and economic justice. To register, visit http://populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI_brochure.html"
20050801 Popular Economics Institute: UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE - IS IT ACHIEVABLE? "ONDAY, AUG 1, 7:00-9:00 UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE - IS IT ACHIEVABLE? Universal Health Care: Why We Cant Get There From Here John Abramson, MD, author Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine and Harvard Medical School A look at the role of corporate interests in explaining why, despite overwhelming public support and the greatest per person GDP, does the US remain the only industrialized country without universal health care. The Physicians Proposal for national health insurance - Sarah Kemble, Physicians for a National Health Program, Community Health Center of Franklin County The increasing corporate control over healthcare has created new political openings and alliances for single payer health programs."
20050731 Summer Institute in Economics "The Center for Popular Economics holds a week-long educational program that helps activists understand how the economy works. This year's focus is on health and economic justice. To register, visit http://populareconomics.org/site_files/action/SI_brochure.html"
20050731 Popular Economics Institute: INFECTIONS AND INEQUALITIES: IMPROVING ACCESS TO A "SUNDAY, JULY 31, 7:00-9:00 INFECTIONS AND INEQUALITIES: IMPROVING ACCESS TO AIDS CARE AND TREATMENT IN HAITI AND BOSTON Heidi Behforouz, MD, Partners in Health and PACT (Prevention and Access to Care and Treatment) Discussion of community health promoter-based approaches to improving quality care for marginalized HIVpositive patients in disparate settings."
20050731 Downing Street Forum "Dear Friends, This Sunday evening at the Arlington St. Church in Boston there will be a remarkable forum concerning the Downing Street Memos, which seem to show conclusively that President Bush lied about the reasons for going to war in Iraq. The question before us is what can the American people, who, along with the Iraqi nation, are suffering the tragic loses associated with this Presidential excess and malfeasance, do about it? Sunday, July 31, 6:30pm Arlington Street Church, Boston Featuring: Representative Barney Frank , Massachusetts' 4th Congressional District, John Bonifaz Constitutional Lawyer State RepresentativeGloria C. Fox, Seventh Suffolk District (Boston) The Forum Brookline PeaceWorks is sponsoring a forum to inform the public about the Downing Street Memos and to discuss the need for a full investigation of what these documents reveal. The Downing Street Memos, which were recently leaked to the British media and reported around the world, demonstrate that one-year before the Iraq invasion, the Bush Administration knew that the evidence for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq was weak and that Iraq posed no real threat. Nevertheless, the Bush Administration was already committed to war and, as revealed in the Downing Street Memos, intended to ""fix intelligence around the policy"", implying that they planned to overstate the case for war in order to mislead Congress and the American people into supporting an unjust and illegal war. The Downing Street Memos provide the most compelling evidence to date of Bushs deceptions during the lead-up to the Iraq War. The speakers will include Representative Barney Frank, State Representative Gloria Fox and John Bonifaz, a Boston-based attorney who specializes in constitutional law and is co-founder of www.afterdowningstreet.org. Mr. Frank and Mr. Bonifaz will discuss the Downing Street Memos and their implications, while Ms. Fox will discuss the impact of the illegal Iraq War on Boston and other inner cities. After questions and answers, we will discuss what actions we can each take to address the the need to launch a full investigation of these stunning and disturbing revelations. For more information contact Brookline PeaceWorks 617 738-8029, peace@texnology.com or Boston Mobilization, 617-782-2313, contactus@bostonmobilization.org Sponsors include: Boston Mobilization, Womens International League for Peace and Freedom WILPF, Progressive Democrats of America PDA, Coalition Against Election Fraud CAEF, Newton Dialogues For Peace and War, CPPax and Pax Christi Downing Street Update On July 21st, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (Dem., Calif.) along with 26 co-sponsors introduced a Resolution of Inquiry in the House of Representatives which, if passed, will require the White House and the State Department to ""transmit all information relating to communication with officials of the United Kingdom between January 1, 2002, and October 16, 2002, relating to the policy of the United States with respect to Iraq."""
20050731 Center for Popular Economics - Summer Institute A week of intensive training for social activists and anyone seeking a better understanding of how economics impacts our lives. With special track on Health and Economic Justice. Learn more or register at www.populareconomics.org
20050728 "Shakin' Out Blue, Organic Theater Jam" "Traprock Peace Center invites you to an evening of improv, Thursday, July 28. ""Shakin' Out Blue, an Organic Theater Jam"" will take place at Traprock, , Deerfield, Massachusetts. Pot-luck begins at 6 pm followed by fun with dishes, and theater games at 7pm. Play Persona-Persona, River of Truth, and Foreign Films. A modest donation supports the work of summer intern, David Dashefsky of Geneseo College. For more information contact Sunny Miller at 413 773-7427"
20050721 Dinner with John Bonifaz There will be a dinner with John Bonifaz prior to his 7:30 speaking engagement. Tickets are $40 per person or $30 for per person for parties of 2 or more and include the talk as well. We count on your support to contiunue the valuable work of Traprock and Afterdowningstreet.org. Please RSVP either online or by phone at 413-773-7427 by noon Thursday
20050721 John Bonifaz at Traprock Peace Center "John Bonifaz, Civil Rights attorney, Macarthur Fellow and cofounder of Afterdowningstreet.org. Will be speaking at Traprock Peace Center at 7:30 PM. You can rsvp on the website, a $10-$15 donation is suggested to support the work of Afterdowningsteet.org, Traprock Peace Center, as well as to support Traprock's summer intern"
20050721 Dinner with John Bonifaz : There will be a dinner with John Bonifaz prior to his 7:30 speaking engagement. Tickets are $40 per person or $30 for per person for parties of 2 or more and include the talk as well. We count on your support to contiunue the valuable work of Traprock and Afterdowningstreet.org. Please RSVP either online or by phone at 413-773-7427 by noon Thursday
20050717 Reel World free film series "OUTFOXED Rupert Murdoch's war on journalism, An indepth look at Fox News and the dangers of ever enlarging corporations taking control of the public's right to know Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls, free admission and refreshments for more info 413 625-9708"
20050717 Reel World films END OF SUBURBIA Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream. Explores how the USa way of life will be efffected when world oil supply peaks. Explores what we can do now individually and collectively to avoid this fast approaching crisis. location Arms Library Bridge St. Shelburne Falls. Admission and refreshments are free and for more info 413 625-9708.
20050704 """Nuclear Free Vermont""" """Nuclear Free Vermont"" What wouldn't you do to prevent a melt-down? Background: The Vernon, Vermont reactor is just 15 miles from here. In June the Vermont legislature gave away the store, and linked payments for new radioactive waste storage on the shores of the Connecticut River to a 20% increase in power output. No reactor we know of has achieved this much power increase. What can you do to stop the loss of a back-up cooling pump, increases in water pressure and operating temperatures, and the reduction of the 'safety' margin to only 18 seconds from emergency shut-down to the beginning of a melt-down? Request: Please reflect on how satisfying it will be to help prevent a melt-down in these communities we love. Anyone can call a reporter, editor, or media news desk to ask their authentic questions. If you are able, please join the 50+ people in the ""Nuclear Free Vermont"" contingent of Brattleboro's July 4 parade. Take 91 to exit 1, right onto Fairground Road. The parade theme is celebrating the arts, and we are celebrating the arts that can help prevent the uprate! Drummers and dancers are especially welcome! Mom's and Dads, kids and grandparents, please join our group carrying the Tooth Fairy banner, ""Want truth? Give a tooth!"" Rattles, bells and shakers can mark the rhythm of our progress."
20050704 "Parade (Brattleboro) and Picnic (Traprock, Deerfield, MA)" "Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 July 4 Parade & Picnic - Traprock Peace Center in Deerfield invites your participation with the Nuclear Free Vermont contingent, stepping off at 10 am from the Brattleboro high school at 10 AM. Take 91 to exit 1, right at Fairground Road. Drummers, dancers, moms, dads and your group's artful banner is welcome. This years' theme is celebrating the arts, and the arts may help prevent a melt-down at New England's oldest nuclear reactor. After your parade or swim, picnic at Traprock, 103 Keets Road, on Woolman Hill, 1/2 mile south of Greenfield off Routes 5& 10. Music, games, circle dance with Anja and Shakur, and art with heart for all ages celebrate our interdependence. Speakers include Tom MacLean, on the School of the Americas; Deanne Riddle, on the Amherst Middle East Education Committee; and David Dashefsky from New York, with the national Coordinating Committee of the Campus Antiwar Network. Grande finale is an open mic for spoken word, music and dance. This years' July 4 picnic is cosponsored by the Wally Nelson Chapter of Veterans for Peace."
20050704 July 4 Potluck Peace Picnic! "July 4 Potluck Peace Picnic! 2pm - dark, rain or shine. After your parade or swim, come celebrate our interdependence with o music, o games, o Anja and Shaker's Circle Dancing, o art with heart for all ages, o an open mic and your neighbors' music, & o spoken word until fireflies glow. Guest Speakers will include: o Tom MacLean on the common good, o Deanne Riddle, of the Amherst Middle East Education Committee, o David Mankowsky, Vietnam veteran o David Dashefsky of the national Coordinating Committee of Campus Antiwar Network, o Sally Shaw for the Tooth Fairy Project o Sarah Pirtle of Journey Camp, singing ""Ibrahim."" At Traprock Peace Center, on Woolman Hill, 103 Keets Road, Deerfield, 1/2 mile south of Greenfield, east off Rt. 5 &10. If you like, bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, a short story or song for the open mic at the end of the day, + something for the picnic feast. Co-sponsored by the Wally Nelson Chapter of Veterans for Peace."
20050701 Cuban Film Festival "July 1, 2, 3 Festival of films - some made in Cuba, others made in USA about Cuba. Friday eve will include Cuban dancing. Area restaurants to feature Cuban food"
20050701 "Socialism 2005 - Chicago - July 1-4 - Hyatt Regency, O'Hare" "After the 2005 election, many were convinced that the conservative agenda would face smooth sailing. But all around the country, ordinary people are proving them wrong-from activists trying to get the military out of our schools to others fighting for equal marriage rights for gays and lesbians to active duty soldiers refusing to be cannon fodder in Iraq. And this resistance needs a left that can unite these different struggles into a force to change the world. Socialism 2005 provides a forum where activists from today's struggles can come together to discuss how we can rebuild the left and to win a world where ordinary people will decide the priorities of our society. You're invited to take part in more than 100 discussions on today's struggles, the socialist tradition, political theory and much more-all aimed at arming a new generation with the ideas they need to change the world. See website for details http://www.internationalsocialist.org What you'll find at Socialism 2005 MORE THAN 100 MEETINGS on topics ranging from Marxist theory to the politics of sports. BOOKFAIR, FILMS, entertainment...and dance parties. Demonstrator demands generic drugs for AIDS at the tenth International AIDS Conference, Bangkok, Thailand, July 2004 FRIDAY, JULY 1, 2005 6pm10pm. Registration at Hyatt Regency OHare, 9300 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue in Rosemont, Ill., near Chicagos OHare International Airport 8pm. Evening forums 9:30pmmidnight. Reception with cash bar SATURDAY, JULY 2, 2005 9am10am. Registration at Hyatt Regency OHare 10am1pm. Meetings 1pm?2:30pm. Lunch 2:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forums 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2005 9am10am. Registration at Hyatt Regency OHare 10am1pm. Meetings 1pm2:30pm. Lunch 2:305:30pm. Meetings 7:30pm. Evening forums 9:30pm1am. Party with cash bar MONDAY, JULY 4, 2005 9am10am. Registration at Hyatt Regency OHare 10am1pm. Meetings 1pm2:30pm. Lunch 2:30pm3:30pm. Final rally"
20050623 Scott Ritter - Dinner and Talk "Fundraising dinner at 5:30 at Woolman Hill Conference Center, Deerfield, MA (off Rts. 5 and 10 up Keets Road). $50 - RSVP only. Iran: Where Do We Go from Here? 7:30 PM (door open at 7 PM) $15 Woolman Hill Meeting House Sponsored by Traprock Peace Center, this is a fundraiser for Traprock and an important talk on the plans to wage war with Iran. Call 413-773-7427 for details. Traprock is exclusively taping this event - both audio and video - for the website and video production."
20050621 Solstice Peace Ritual (Free) Greet summer and the full moon with AstroDrama. Bring an object symbolizing peace to exchange. Shuttle from South Amherst Common parking lot to Mt. Pollux. Organizers: Kippy Phelps (413-625-2166) and Janet Booth (860-232-4670)
20050621 Solstice Peace Ritual (Free) Greet summer and the full moon with AstroDrama. Bring an object symbolizing peace to exchange. Shuttle from South Amherst Common parking lot to Mt. Pollux. Organizers: Kippy Phelps (413-625-2166) and Janet Booth (860-232-4670)
20050621 Solstice Peace Ritual (Free) Greet summer and the full moon experiencing AstroDrama. Bring an object symbolizing peace to exchange. Shuttle from South Amherst Common parking lot to Mt. Pollux. Organizers: Kippy Phelps (413-625-2166) and Janet Booth (860-232-4670) Seeking shuttle drivers :)
20050621 Solstice Peace Ritual (Free) Greet summer and the full moon experiencing AstroDrama. Bring an object symbolizing peace to exchange. Shuttle from South Amherst Common parking lot to Mt. Pollux. Organizers: Kippy Phelps (413-625-2166) and Janet Booth (860-232-4670)
20050619 GUANTANAMO: Honor Bound to Defend Freedom "A staged reading of a documentary play about four ""enemy combatants"" detained by the U.S. Military at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Featuring as readers: Sen. Stan Rosenberg, Deborah Lubar, Kelsey Flynn, Bill Newman, Andrea Ayvazian, Michael Ryan, Shel Horowitz, Jose Ayerve, Mike Flood, John Cohen, Barbara Friend and others. Followed by an audience talkb-back with Attorney Michael Ratner, President of the Center for Constitutional Rights. AT THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NORTHAMPTON, JUNE 19th, 2pm (doors open 1:30). **FREE ADMISSION** (Not recommended for children under age 13.) For info: www.rfc.org or 413-529-0063. Presented by the Rosenberg Fund for Children in conjunction with the Bill of Rights Defense Committee and the Center for Constitutional Rights, on the 52nd anniversary of the execution of Ethel & Julius Rosenberg."
20050618 cuban film festival Reel World Film group hosting a Festival of Cuban filmsJune 18 and 19. Area restaurants will serve Cuban specialties. More info to follow
20050618 cuban film festival Reel World Film group hosting a Festival of Cuban filmsJune 18 and 19 in Shelburne Falls. Area restaurants will serve Cuban specialties. More info to follow
20050614 "Film: ""The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium and the Dying Children"" - Rutlan" "ON: June 14th. from 7:00 to 9:30, at the Unitarian Church on West Street in Rutland, VT Central Vermont Peace and Justice Group, together with the Rutland Interfaith Justice Alliance, and Chapter 88, Veterans for Peace is pleased to announce the first area showing of the award winning film: ""The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium and the Dying children"" by Freider Wagner and Valentin Thurn -- Produced by Ochowa-Film for WDR, 2004 WITH: Special guest: Sunny Miller of the Traprock Peace Center who will facilitate the post film discussion. This award-winning, 54-minute, German Public television documentary exposes uranium contamination on the streets of Baghdad. It documents and analyzes the use and health effects of uranium weapons in Gulf Wars I and II. Filmmakers followed on-the-scene investigations in Iraq by Dr. Siegwart Horst-Gunther, the German physician who first brought out hard evidence of the US use of so-called 'depleted' uranium (DU) weapons during the Gulf War, with Tedd Weyman, head of field investigations for the Uranium Medical Research Center. Filmmakers also interviewed the German researcher Axel Gerdes, who found DU contamination in the New York reservists tested by the NY Daily News, as reported in April and September, 2004. This documentary will rouse neighbors to demand mass spectrometry of urine samples for returning soldiers, as Connecticut legislators consider House Bill 6008. (Only mass spectrometry establishes the difference between natural and unnatural exposures, by revealing the exact ratios of uranium isotopes.) This documentary will also raise our own Vermont awareness of last years JRH014 Depleted Uranium resolution that was left dead in committee. Let's raise the level of knowledge on this issue and pass a depleted uranium resolution this next session. Please join us for this very important issue that will affect not only our returning Veterans but generations of Iraqis to come. Make a difference, become informed and let's stop this outrage. In peace Don Gray 802.746.8161"
20050605 "NY Premiere of ""The Doctor, the Depleted Uranium, and the Dying Children"" NYC," "Traprock co-sponsors a showing of this award winning video, made for German Public Television. Saint Xavier Church, 55 West 15th Street at 1pm Sunday, June 5. Gerard Mathew, a Gulf War II vet who drove trucks in southern Iraq, was tested for uranium contamination by the New York Daily News in the summer of 2004. Among nine vets his uranium levels were highest. His daughter Victoria, now less than a year old, is learning how to crawl and grasp with her right hand missing three fingers. Gerard and Glen Lawrence will comment after the film. Co-sponsor Nancy Lorence invites action planning in that discussion: *Calls to TV and media *Questions (or praise) to managing editors about the dirth (or history) of news on the toxic effects of DU *State legislation, as in CT and LA, assuming costs for the proper DU test for National Guard members there *Passing DU warning cards to young people, recruits, soldiers and sailors * Ordering this video for home-use and as a graduation gift *Creative action through poetry, theater, song *Nonviolent direct action to meet with DU manufacturers, transporters, and users"
20050531 Festival for Ghana - fundraiser "Food, Music, Silent Auction, Entertainment - this fundraiser for the Ghana Health and Education Initiative, a grassroots organization. This event was organized by Jenny Tiberio, ARHS Senior. Flyer and more info at westernMassAFSC.org/calendar/calendar.html at Tuesday 5/31."
20050529 Second Annual Sojourner Truth Celebration and Commemoration "Second Annual Sojourner Truth Celebration and Commemoration Sunday, May 29, 2:00 p.m., Sojourner Truth Memorial Statue and Park, at the Park, corner of Park and Pine Streets, Florence. Music by Morningstar and Moonlight, dramatic rendering of Sojourner Truth by Llwanza Let-Brewington; speakers Robert Romer, Ruth Hooke and Zawadi Nyongo; presentation of first Sojourner Truth Scholarship for Social Justice; abolition and early African-American Community walking tour of Florence. Rain or Shine. For more information contact Steve Strimer at s.strimer@excite.com"
20050526 WOMEN AND SOCIALISM: ESSAYS ON WOMEN'S LIBERATION With author Sharon Smith "The International Socialist Organization, Haymarket Books, and The Traprock Peace Center present: WOMEN AND SOCIALISM: ESSAYS ON WOMEN'S LIBERATION With author Sharon Smith Thursday, May 26th 2005, 7:00pm Somatic Systems Institute 32 Masonic Street Northampton, MA 01060 Admission is free. Wheelchair accessible. Thirty years have passed since the heyday of the womens liberation struggle, yet women remain second-class citizens. Meanwhile, feminism has shifted steadily rightward since the 1960s, failing to take up the challenges facing women, especially working class women, in the United States--and internationally. This collection of essays examines these issues from a Marxist perspective, badly needed today. Women and Socialism locates the source of women's oppression in class society, arguing that only a movement integrating the fight for womens liberation with a struggle against a system that puts profit above human needs can end womens oppressionalong with all other forms of inequality. ----- Sharon Smith's work, spanning two decades of events affecting women, provides a valuable and uncommon perspective on the oppression and liberation of women. The book covers both the theory of women's oppression and the history and politics of women's movements. Her understanding of the grounding of women's oppression in class society, her vision of solidarity among women and men, and her critique of ideologies of sexism and the rollback of the gains of the women's movement are tremendously important contributions to women's studies. More than that, the accessible writing and incisive assessment of the movements gains and losses are indispensable for activists fighting for womens liberation today. --Dana Cloud, associate professor of Communication Studies at the University of Texas, Austin, and author of Control and Consolation in American Culture and Politics: Rhetorics of Therapy. ----- SHARON SMITH is the author of many articles on women's liberation and the U.S. working class. Her writings appear regularly in Socialist Worker newspaper and the International Socialist Review. She is the author of a forthcoming book on the history of the U.S. labor movement. For more information call: (413) 303-1385"
20050523 Sunny Miller Interview Darrell Smith "GCNLIVE.COM, MIDAS REPORT, Second Hour"
20050522 Citizen Epidemiology Conference - Chicago - May 20-22 Final day of Conference. See May 20th entry for more details and http://www.neis.org/events/Epidemiology_Conference.htm registration 9:30 program starts 10:00 am adjourns 3:00 pm
20050521 Citizen Epidemiology Conference - Chicago - May 20-22 Second Day of Conference See details at http://www.neis.org/events/Epidemiology_Conference.htm Registration at 8 am program starts at 9 am adjourns 5:30 pm
20050521 "Kathy Kelly at Vandenberg Gate, 1PM Santa Barbara" "Kathy Kelly will speak at the front gate of Vandenberg Space Command, Vandenberg Air Force Base is a huge presence in Santa Barbara county. Together with Fort Greely, Alaska, Vandenberg is the site for the deployment of the missile defense Star Wars interceptors. Vandenberg is also the location for the launch and coordination of polar satellites used for directing the bombing of Afghanistan and Iraq. Ms Kelly is a Nobel Peace prize nominee who co-founded Voices in the Wilderness and has made may trips taking humanitarian aid to the people of Iraq. Ms. Kelly was in Baghdad during the shock and awe bombardment of the city by the US Air Force, thus giving special poignancy to her presence at Vandenberg. Last October Dr. Helen Caldicott was a guest speaker at Vandenberg front gate to protest the deployment of the ruinously expensive missile defense interceptors which provide a shield for the launching of pre-emptive strikes and destabilize world peace. Despite it's declared policy of permitting peaceful protests the base personnel confiscated Dr. Caldicott's microphone and platform and refused to allow protesters to park in the area that was alloted to them. This year protesters are invited to meet at noon at Ryan Park in Lompoc (located at the corner of West Ocean and South O streets) at noon to share rides to the front gate so we cannot be turned away. The front gate is located at the intersection of Highway One and the Casamila-Lompoc Rd, six miles north of Lompoc on Hwy 1 in Santa Barbara county. There is supposed to be parking available at the Vandenberg school that is on the other side of the highway."
20050520 Citizen Epidemiology Conference - Chicago - May 20-22 "The Next Step: Citizen Epidemiology Conference May 20-22, 2005 at Northwestern University, Evanston, IL (USA) Campus Invited Speakers: Dr. Chris Busby, Wales, European Comm. on Radiation Risk (ECRR); director, Green Audit Dr. Ernest Sternglass, USA, co-founder of the Tooth Fairy Project Dr. Judith Johnsrud, Environmental Coalition on Nuclear Power; Sierra Club National Radwaste Advisor, USA, Cindy Folkers, staff researcher, Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS), USA Dr. Jawad Al-Ali, Iraq, Oncologist in Basra (taped interview, Power Point presentation) Video: ""The Doctor, the DU and the Dying Children"" ($3 admission) Video: Nuclear Controversies (formerly, Atomic Lies), courtesy of Swiss TV Tuition: $30 US (24 for European guests) Updated information. Registration Form (doc) Be part of the ""Next Step"" Sponsoring groups: NEIS, Northwestern SEED and Traprock Peace Center, USA; GAAA, Germany; Science for Peace, Canada Download Registration form at www.neis.org ; or contact the NEIS office by phone, e-mail, or fax The long awaited follow-up to the highly successful 2003 World Depleted Uranium/Uranium Weapons Conference is here. Save the dates, and make plans to attend! Please publicize this event by posting it in newsletters and on websites, and sending it to your members and other interested people. Co-sponsors and contributors are both needed and welcome. For more information, contact: (in USA:) (in Europe:) Dave Kraft, NEIS Marion Kuepker, GAAA Neis@neis.org marion@motherearth.org (847)869-7650; -7658 fax +49-40-430-7332 THE PROPOSED PROGRAM: This is a special educational, organizing conference to enable and empower people in their own investigation into contamination and exposures from nuclear facilities and sources. Over the course of 2-1/2 days, participants will hear detailed presentations from several noted, professionally trained international researchers who have actually conducted this kind of independent survey, who will share their methods, expertise, and results. Next, participants will engage in workshops with these researchers, who will assist in helping develop investigative plans for those attending the sessions. On the final day, discussion of furthering the goal of the free university concept will take place. Sessions will be supplemented by DVD, PowerPoint and video presentations; and copies of existing epidemiological tools used by the researchers will be made available. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: activists and organizers dealing with nuclear facilities and populations exposed to ionizing radiation citizens not satisfied with or denied health and exposure information from existing public health and regulatory institutions, who want to independently check their findings and statements public health professionals and practitioners dealing with populations potentially or actually exposed to ionizing radiation public officials responsible for the public health safety and welfare, looking to more critically examine existing health data people who want to know how to convert anecdotal stories about possible or actual radiation exposures into more credible facts and statements about them "
20050520 "National Day of Action, Speak out Against Military Recruiting" "On May 20th from 4-6 PM there will be a demonstratieon at the Federal Building in Springfield, MA. The event was called in response to Army recruiting being on hold for the 20th so that the recruiters can attend ethics training. The recruiters ethics training was called after a multitude of reports have been released of the recruitiers using ""unsound"" methods in their recruiting."
20050519 Benefit for Human Rights Work in Congo "MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION ON CONGO Community Dinner, Live Music & Multimedia Presentation Fundraiser to support human rights work in Africa Unitarian Universalist Church 220 Main Street, Northampton, MA Friday, 3 June Free dinner 6:30 pm Multimedia Presentation & Live Music from 7:30 pm CONGO Experience the beauty & struggle of life in Congo with photojournalist and war correspondent keith harmon snow. Over 6 million people have died since the US sponsored invasion of Congo in 1996. A Williamsburg native, keith was Invited in 2001 by Rep. Cynthia McKinney (D-Ga) to provide expert testimony at a special Congressional hearing on genocide and covert operations in Africa. Working with Genocide Watch and Survivor's Rights International in 2004, keith's genocide investigations broke the media silence on genocide against the indigenous Anuak minority in southwestern Ethiopia. Going from Ethiopia to Congo, keith has documented corporate interests and proxy warfare behind the pillage of raw materials -- including the role of elites from the U.S. (E.g. the Clinton and Bush familes both have mining interests in Congo; diamonds from Congo are sold on Main Street in Northampton; cell phones, Sony Playstations and laptop computers all revolve around columbium tantalite and Congo is a major supplier.) keith will share information, personal stories and compelling images of life during wartime in Congo. He will also speak about the mythology being manufactured around the crises in Darfur, Sudan, and around genocide in Rwanda (further inculcated by Hollywood through Hotel Rwanda), both of which involve the United States' and hidden US agendas. Endorsed by Traprock Peace Center, Justice For Woody(.org), Veteran Support & Resource Network, Northampton Bicycle, StopExcision(.net), Taylor-Report(.com), Wildcat Garden for Peace, Citizen's Awareness Network (nukebusters.org), Bikram Yoga Northampton(.com), and Bassline Design (.ocm)."
20050519 "Global Good Neighbor Initiative, DC" "May 19, 2005: 8:30 10:30 am Panel Discussion: Global Good Neighbor Initiative Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Choate Room 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC Panelists: Tom Barry, International Relations Center Salih Booker, Africa Action Johanna Mendelson Forman, United Nations Foundation Anatol Lieven, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace George Vickers, Open Society Institute moderator Ann Wright, former U.S. diplomat, retired U.S. Army Reserve Colonel Continental breakfast will be served. To reserve your place, RSVP by May 13th to Sebia Hawkins: <sebia@irc-online.org> or (505) 982-1863 We bring you independent analysis of our government, our country, and our world. International Relations Center, IRC formerly the Interhemispheric Resource Center PO Box 2178 Silver City, NM 88062 | (505) 388-0208 | irc@irc-online.org"
20050518 Reclaim Democracy of Greenfield Meeting "Reclaim Democracy of Greenfield is working towards restoring democratic authority over corp-orations, reviving grassroots democracy, and estab-lishing appropriate limits to the realm of corporate influence. Our chapter focuses on advancing this mission at the local and state level."
20050516 "Consultation on Women and Trade, Amherst" "5/16, Monday Consultation on Women and Trade 10am-4pm, Amherst. Sponsored by the Center for Popular Economics, this consultation will explore the impact of the free trade agenda on women, their families and communities. Issues include job losses, privatization and cutbacks in social programs, environmental de-regulation, and migration. Participants will include academics, and activists from labor, faith-based, community and womens groups in the region. Location: Gordon Hall,418 N. Pleasant St., UMass, Amherst."
20050515 "Peace Makers Award Ceremony, Greenfield, MA" "Traprock Peace Center and the Interfaith Council of Franklin County collaborate to award five $100 prizes and additional awards to Franklin County residents. (Students, grades 9-12 are eligible to be nominated. Please deliver or fax your one-page letter by noon on May 11. ) At 6 PM nominees, their families and past Peace Prize winners are invited for pizza and finger foods. The press often also arrives to gather comments. Doors open to the public at 6:45 enjoy music and be inspired as you hear what young people have been up to this year. Reception and refreshments follow. See photos of past eventsby using the site search. Donations, memorial gifts gladly accepted to support this program in it's sixth year. Donors and Volunteers, please call 413 773-7427."
20050514 "All Souls Celebration of Peace and Justice, Greenfield" "5/13-22 Witness for Peace Delegation to Nicaragua, ""Worker's Rights in the Globalized World"" Delegates will examine the concept how today's global economic framework has affected worker's rights in Nicaragua and will learn about the neoliberal economic framework of Nicaragua and how it has given rise to conditions like the external debt, privatization and high unemployment -- all of which contribute to Nicaragua's desperate ""race to the bottom"". Groups will also explore alternatives to current ""development models,"" which look to empower workers more and distribute profits in more socially conscious ways. Cost: $900 plus airfare. For more information, please contact Jessie Rubin jrubin@email.smith.edu 5/14, Saturday Second Annual Celebration of Peace and Justice At All Souls Church in Greenfield. The concert is a triple bill with Jim Scott, Charlie King and Karen Brandow, and Peter Siegel. The concert will be held in the church sanctuary and will begin at 7:30 PM. Tickets: $15 in advance, and $17 at the door. The concert is part of our Coffee and Soul coffeehouse series. Info: Lynn Nichols, lynn@starstruckdesign.com"
20050513 WEKLY VIGIL WITH SPRINGFIELD HOMELESS "Friday May 13 (& Every Friday) 11:30am-12:30pm, State & Chestnut Sts, in front of Library, Springfield. There are more homeless people this year than last year. The Warming Place temporary shelter closes May 15. Springfield Rescue Mission has cut its 30 shelter beds from 7 nights a week to 6 nights. Worthington Street Shelter is having cash flow problems. This year the city plans to pass an ordinance prohibiting the tent city that homeless people created last year. Arise is organizing for affordable housing and a decent, 24-hour shelter big enough not to leave people out in the cold. And if the city can do NOTHING for homeless people, then it should not get in the way of homeless people helping themselves."
20050512 "GRADUATE EMPLOYEES & ALLIES PICKET, UMASS Boston" "Thursday May 12 GRADUATE EMPLOYEES & ALLIES PICKET UMASS PRESIDENT WILSON'S INAUGURATION 5pm, Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Ave, Boston. US Senator Ted Kennedy is the keynote speaker and might not cross the picket line. Info, transportation: Jen Turner, 545-0705. For scenes from recent marches, pickets, and rallies, including Barbara Ehrenreichs speech, check out www.geouaw.org; http://wmass.indymedia.org/newswire/display/4672/index.php; and http://www.archive.org/details-db.php?mediatype=movies&identifier=BarbaraEhr enreichUMassAmherst4-21-05."
20050512 "CLASS MATTERS: ALLIANCE BUILDING FOR A MORE JUST WORLD , Northampton" "Thursday May 12 7-9:30pm, Media Education Foundation, Masonic St, Northampton. Betsy Leondar-Wright's new book ""Class Matters"" explores how middle-class activists can work with poor and working-class organizations to forge significant social change. Cultural differences often get in the way, sabotaging strong alliances. Betsy will talk about how we can prevent that from happening. $5-$15 suggested donation Info: Corinna Yazbek, 585-9709, mailto: admin@classism.org http://www.classism.org"
20050512 "SPEAK-OUT ON THE EFFECTS OF BUDGET CUTS, Springfield" "Thursday May 12 6pm, Blessed Sacrament Church, 35 Waverly St, near Baystate Medical Center on Main St, Springfield. Testify about how were affected by government budget cuts. The focus is on: Mass Health (Medicaid) & Health Care Coverage Expansion & Fair Drug Pricing; Affordable Housing; Jobs & Wages; Education; Funding the PVTA; Bailing Out Springfield; and Closing Corporate Tax Loopholes & Reversing Tax Cuts for the Rich. Info, rides: Lena Entin, Neighbor to Neighbor, 250 Open Square Way, Holyoke; 493-6666, mailto: lena@n2nma.org."
20050512 "Class Matters Workshop, Northampton" "May 12, 2005 7:00 PM Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton Class Matters: Alliance Buidling for a more Just World Class Action has invited Betsy Leondar-Wright to come speak about how middle class activists can work with poor and working class organizations to affect significant social change."
20050511 "Homelessness in Northampton, 6PM" "Wednesday May 11 HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHAMPTON 6pm, Food for Thought Books, 106 N Pleasant St, Amherst; 253-5432; www.foodforthoughtbooks.com. Vin Lyon-Callo discusses ""Inequality, Poverty, and Neoliberal Governance: Activist Ethnography in the Homeless Sheltering Industry"", drawing on five years of ethnographic fieldwork in a Northampton homeless shelter. The degree of economic inequality and the number of people living in poverty in the US have steadily increased over the last 30 years. During the same period, government and private-sector funding for affordable housing has declined. According to Vincent Lyon-Callo, Prof of Anthropology at Western Michigan Univ and UMass Amherst alum, the uncomplicated correlation between this rise in inequality, lack of vailable housing, and homelessness, is rarely addressed. Therefore, despite the good intentions of service providers and the embracing of neoliberal ""helping"" efforts, homelessness continues to be on the rise and is ""normalized,"" both in social policy and within the sheltering industry."
20050511 "Final due date for Peace Maker Nominations, Grades 9-12 in Franklin County" "Please fax or deliver your one-page nomination letter by noon. Please include your reasons for making the nomination, contact information for yourself and the nominee, and other references for the nominee. Phone 413 773-7427 FAX 413 773-7507"
20050511 "PUBLIC FORUM ON ELECTORAL REFORM, Great Barrington" "7:15pm, Monument Mountain Regional High School, Great Barrington. Scheduled speakers are Bill Shein, political Humorist and Berkshire Eagle columnist; Pamela Wilmot, Executive Director of Massachusetts Common Cause; Alexandra Russell, Director of Massachusetts Voters for Fair Elections; and Massachusetts Governor's Council Member, Peter Vickery. Sponsored by Berkshires for Progressive Change, a grassroots organization dedicated to supporting candidates and issues that advance socially responsible reform in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Info: Bob Feuer, 298-4749, mailto: b4pc@mfw.us One of the forums issues will be the Electoral College, which reflects the unfairly high weighting (from the perspective of one-person-one-vote) given to states with smaller populations. The same thing can be said, of course, about the Senate. If the popular vote were all that mattered, the Senate should be solidly in Democratic hands at the moment. The Senates 44 Republicans represent 131 million people, while its 44 Democrats represent 161 million. The present Senate is the product of 3 elections, in which the total vote for Democratic Senatorial candidates, winning and losing, was 99.7 million; for Republicans it was 97.3 million."
20050510 "Demonstrations support Conscientious Objectors: Sgt. Kevin Benderman, and Naval" "NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION FOR G.I.s ON EVE OF COURTS-MARTIAL: CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION IS A LEGAL RIGHT On May 10th a national day of action will take place in support of Navy Petty Officer Pablo Paredes and US Army Sergeant Kevin Benderman and other military personnel who have refused to fight in the current war and occupation of Iraq. Kevin Benderman in Fort Stewart, Georgia and Pablo Paredes in San Diego face courts-martial on Wednesday, May 11. The call for a national day of action was initiated by family members of Paredes and Benderman, and by Courage to Resist, a newly formed group of veterans, military families, and community members in a campaign to support military objectors. Support actions are being organized in 20 cities, including San Diego, Baltimore, Buffalo, Burlington, Charlotte, Deerfield, Helena, Honolulu, Los Angeles, New Haven, New York City, Orlando, Ventura, Providence, Rochester, San Francisco, Springfield, and other cities and towns across the country. Four demonstrations of support are being organized in western Massachusetts: at 8:30 on Tuesday morning in Deerfield, Massachusetts, beside Route 5 and 10 at the foot of Woolman Hill; in Greenfield, at noon at the intersection of Main and Federal Streets, in Springfield from 4-6pm at the Federal Building, 1550 Main Street, and in Northampton at the intersection of Bridge Street and Bridge Road, near Route 9 and 91 at 7pm. Sgt. Kevin Benderman will be represented by military and civilian attorneys in court at Fort Stewart, Georgia. Traprock Peace Center has gathered and sent $1,790 to support his legal defense. On January 5th, 2005, Benderman refused to deploy for a second tour of duty with his Third Infantry Army Division in Iraq. ""U.S. military personnel,"" Benderman said, ""are increasingly killing non-combatants. On my last deployment in Iraq, elements of my unit were instructed by a Captain to fire on children throwing rocks at us."" Traprock's Executive Director, Sunny Miller says, ""It's hard a hard choice soldiers make when they stand up and speak up about the wrongs they have seen. I know what good people sign up for the military. And some good people have to leave, after the painful conclusion that they simply cannot participate. I think we glorify our own participation in a society engaged in mass murder, when we reduce it to a simpler concept and call it war."" The U.S. Military Code of Justice states that military personnel have a right and a duty to disobey illegal orders. The War Crimes Tribunals held in Nuremberg after World War II declared that, ""... anyone with knowledge of illegal activity and an opportunity to do something is a potential criminal under international law unless the person takes affirmative measures to prevent the commission of crimes."" Supporters will also attend the courts-martial. In San Diego, Paredes says that he intends to ""put the war on trial. After all, it's the real crime here."" On December 6, 2004, Pablo Paredes refused to board his Navy ship. Paredes explained, ""Like all members of the military, I have been trained to recognize my personal responsibility for participating in war crimes. Since the war is itself illegal and has been characterized by repeated and consistent violations of international laws and treaties, of the Geneva Convention rules of war, and of generally accepted standards of human rights, I have a reasonable belief that my training required me to avoid participating in these crimes."" Courage to Resist organizer Aryeh Shell said, ""Objection and resistance by military servicepersons is a healthy and important assertion of democracy in a country where the decisions to invade Iraq, to maintain an occupation, and engage in widespread human rights violations and torture were made undemocratically in violation of international law and based on continuing lies and disinformation."" Paredes and Benderman were denied conscientious objector status by the Army and Navy and now challenge sentences to jail time and forfeiture of pay and benefits for their public stand of conscience. According to a US Supreme Court decision rights to Conscientious Objector status can be based on religious, moral, ethical or philosophical opposition to present and future wars. # # # More info about Pablo Paredes: http://www.SwiftSmartVeterans.com More info about Kevin Benderman: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/kevin_benderman.html http://www.BendermanDefense.org More info on May 10 Day of Action: http://www.CourageToResist.org http://www.notinourname.net/courage.htm"
20050508 "STOP the NAZI's in BOSTON! - May 8, 11:30 a.m." "STOP THE NAZIS! URGENT! PROTEST the NAZIs at Congress Park (space in front of Faneuil Hall) on Sunday, May 8th at 11:30a.m. Directions: Take the T to Government Center (Blue and Green Lines) walk past City Hall to Fanuil Hall. Sponsored by: Stop the Nazi's Now Coalition Neo-Nazi's are planning to march in Boston. Billy Roper, head of the neo-NAZI group ""White Revolution"" has announced plans to lead a protest of a Holocaust Memorial service to be conducted at Faneuil Hall on May 8th. Roper and his fascist scum deny that the Holocaust ever took place. This is vicious anti-semitism! We can't let them get away with this! Recently, neo-Nazi's from the National Alliance have been putting up disgusting flyers announcing their presence. This rally is a clear attempt at a more public posture by the fascists. They must be stopped! In the past week there has been an increase in hate crimes. Violent attacks took place against a gay student at Harvard University and an Arab student was beaten unconscious at Tufts University where spraypainted swastikas also appeared. Historically, neo-nazi marches and rallies have always been preceeded by a rise in hate crimes, and, when unchallenged, there have been hate crimes in the wake of the rallies themselves. THE NAZIS MUST BE STOPPED! The right wing has become confident in recent months, and this in turn has emboldened the far-right. The ""Minutemen"" were allowed to roam the Arizona borderland unopposed in their vigilante and racist hunt of Latinos suspected of being undocumented immigrants last month, leading to several episodes of human rights violations. In Boston, violence against gays and lesbians was up 30% last year. History has shown that if fascists are unopposed, they can gain a foothold and recruit others to their views. This in turn allows the ""official"" right wing to push forward their agenda (think: Death Penalty in Massachusetts, an end to gay marriage, etc.) and makes far right fascist politics even more accessible. We can stop this cycle by coming out in large numbers to demonstrate to the NAZIs that they are not welcome in our city and that they will not recruit a base of support here! This is exactly what was done by hundreds of activists when the NAZIs last came to town in 1994. They were run out of town and haven't been back for eleven years. We have to show them that they are still unwelcome in Boston! Stop the Nazi's Now Coalition is composed of individual activists and various organizations. Endorsed By (list in formation): Alliance for a Secular and Democratic South Asia, Artists for Peace and Justice, Chelsea Uniting Against The War, F.I.S.T., Fuerza Latina, Harvard Social Forum, International Action Center, International Socialist Organization, Progressive Jewish Alliance, Progressive Labor Party, Prozdor of Hebrew College, Workers World Party, Young Democratic Socialists Contact nonazisinboston@yahoo.com for more information or to endorse to counter-demonstration. STOP THE NAZIS!"
20050508 "Mothers Day March and Rally, Northampton" "5/8, Sunday 5TH MOTHER'S DAY JUSTICE AND PEACE MARCH/RALLY Everyone will meet at 12:15 at the Bridge Street School, Route 9, Northampton. Accompanied by a drumming corps and jazz band we'll carry our signs (no sticks please, as per Northampton ordinance) and walk through Northampton to John M. Greene Hall on the Smith College Campus, then back around to the Hestia Mural downtown. Info: 256-1760."
20050507 "MAY 7 NEC ANNUAL MEETING 4:30 PM ALYSONS ORCHARD, WALPOLE NH" "MAY 7 NEC ANNUAL MEETING 4:30 PM ALYSONS ORCHARD, WALPOLE NH NECs annual meeting is a special event each year at which we review the accomplishments of the past 12 months, elect trustees, hear from a noted speaker, and energize the organization for the tasks that lie ahead. The meeting will take place at Alysons Orchard (http://www.alysonsorchard.com), a beautiful property overlooking the Connecticut River in Walpole, NH., where we can celebrate the natural beauty of the environment that NEC members, staff, and trustees have dedicated themselves to protect. This year we are adding an element of fun: the meeting will be followed by a buffet supper and a dance party, with live music provided by Alexanders Goodtime Band. If you are already an NEC member you will soon receive an invitation by US mail. If you would like to become a member and join us for the meeting and party, it is not too late. Send your membership check ($35 for individual, $50 for family) to NEC today at PO Box 545, Brattleboro, VT 05302, or sign up electronically at http://www.necnp.org."
20050507 "Student Organized Peace Conference, Berkshire Com. College" "5/7, Saturday STUDENT ORGANIZED PEACE CONFERENCE Berkshire Community College, 9am-5pm. Topics discussed will be non-violence, terrorism, the War in Iraq, School of the Americas, Veterans for Peace, counter-recruitment against he military, grassroots organizing, corporate-controlled media, finding inner peace. Info: Ashley Benson, 499.4660, ext. 337."
20050505 "Holocaust Observance at Temple Israel, Greenfield" "5/5, Thurs, HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE Service at Temple Israel, 7 P.M. 27 Pierce Street, Greenfield, one block west off Federal Street, not far from the Middle School. Co-sponsored by the many members of Franklin County Interfaith Council, including Traprock."
20050505 Men's Resource Center Dinner "5/1, Sunday, Men's Resource Center's Ninth Challenge & Change awards dinner honors people in our community for their contributions to creating a healthy and just society. 5:30-8:30 at the Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House in Holyoke. You may already know that, thanks to a number of generous underwriters, there is no charge to attend the dinner. Please come as our guest but register first, please! See below. Those attending will have an opportunity to voluntarily make a gift to support the programs and services of the MRC."
20050501 "Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference begins, United Nations" May 1 National disarmament demonstration in support of Mayors for Peace Emergency Campaign and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference begins at the United Nations. The nuclear powers must implement their Article VI commitment to eliminate their nuclear arsenals to ensure human survival and to prevent still greater proliferation of nuclear weapons. New York City
20050501 "Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference begins, United Nations, New Y" "May 1 - National disarmament demonstration in support of Mayors for Peace Emergency Campaign and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty Review Conference. Assemble at 1st Ave, above 50th Street at 11 am. The NPT Peace Walk begins at noon. (A Peace Train leaves Saturday morning from New Haven.) Walk past the U.N. to Hecksher Ballfields at Central Park. If walking is difficult, meet us at the park, at 2pm. The nuclear powers must implement their Article VI commitment to eliminate their nuclear arsenals to ensure human survival and to prevent still greater proliferation of nuclear weapons."
20050501 "End the War, Abolish Nukes - NYC March and Rally" "ACTION ALERT * UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE http://www.unitedforpeace.org | 212-868-5545 ============================================ SUNDAY, MAY 1: END THE WAR! ABOLISH NUKES! March and Rally Against the Iraq War & for Nuclear Disarmament Assemble 11AM, 1st Ave North of 50th Street, NYC March by the United Nations >> Rally in Central Park ============================================ **Join us in New York City for a major peace demonstration on the day before the U.N. reviews the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty -- a treaty the Bush Administration is threatening to undermine, as part of its larger empire-building agenda.** Sunday, May 1, 2005 NO WAR, NO NUKES! End the War in Iraq: Bring Our Troops Home Now Fund Essential Programs at Home, Not War Abroad Abolish All Nuclear Weapons Worldwide ============================================ Weapons of Mass Destruction Found in Iraq: 0 Nuclear Weapons Stockpiled by the U.S.: 10,350 Cost of the War in Iraq: Tens of Thousands of Lives and Billions of Dollars In May, world leaders, mayors and people from around the world will converge on the United Nations to decide the fate of the endangered Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). Signed by 189 nations including the U.S., the NPT prohibits non-nuclear states from acquiring or producing nuclear weapons, and requires nations that have nuclear weapons to negotiate their elimination. Now, the Bush administration is on the verge of undermining the NPT and generating a dangerous new nuclear arms race. The Bush administration's posture toward nuclear proliferation has been utterly hypocritical. It threatens war against nations such as Iran and North Korea if they violate the NPT, while flouting the treaty itself. The U.S. is legally obligated under the NPT to eliminate its nuclear weapons, but in fact, the Bush administration is upgrading U.S. nuclear weapons systems and infrastructure, seeking to build a new generation of ""battle-ready"" nukes, and has even threatened first use of nuclear weapons. These terrifying moves are part of the larger Bush agenda of aggressive empire-building, the same drive for U.S. military and economic domination that led to the disastrous Iraq war. Nuclear weapons -- or rather, the fiction that Saddam Hussein was developing them -- were a key pretext for the Bush administration's invasion of Iraq. The whole world now recognizes this lie as an attempt to justify a war to control access to Iraq's oil and enhance U.S. power in the Middle East. The war in Iraq rages on with mounting casualties and a country in ruins, while here in the U.S., the cost of war translates into drastic cuts in vital services in our communities, hitting people of color, the poor, and working people the hardest. The world has seen many horrific conflicts since the first and only use of nuclear weapons in war 60 years ago when the U.S. bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Nevertheless, nuclear weapons have not been exploded in war again. Now the Bush Administration is threatening to breach that ""firewall"" by including nuclear weapons in its war-fighting plans. On Sunday, May 1st, the day before the NPT Conference opens, United for Peace and Justice and Abolition Now! are organizing a massive demonstration in the streets of New York City. We will call for our troops to come home from Iraq and for complete nuclear disarmament. Join us!"
20050430 IMAGINE -- Creating Understanding in Troubled Times "The Conscious Communication Institute in collaboration with 17 organizations Invites you to a Day-Long Conference: IMAGINE Creating UnderstandingIn Troubled Times Sat. APRIL 30TH 9am 4:30pm Bement School in Old Deerfield Connect, Celebrate, & Learn new skills for Compassionate, Effective Communication with partners * families * in classrooms, * workplaces * in the wider world. Seventeen Co-sponsors. Literature tables. 9:00: Registration and refreshments 9:30: Opening and keynote by Linda Stout of Spirit in Action 10 -12: Workshops 12-1: Lunch 1-2: Participant-led discussion groups 2-4: Workshops 4:10 Closing, Music, Annie Hassett $10 with pre-registration by April 26 $15 at the door Childcare provided with pre-registration (limited to 24 children) 18 yrs. and under- Free Fragrance- Free event requested For registration call Susan Pelis, 413-773-8246 Conference info call Sandra Boston, 413-774-5952 Morning Workshops 10-12am For workshop descriptions, see website 1. Communicating at the Heart of How We Do Social Change Work - Linda Stout (Spirit in Action, Belchertown) At the forefront of creating a new democratic movement, Linda works through community-building, story-telling and relationship-building to nurture sustainable, strong circles of activists. She will share her model for ""changing the way we do change,"" and encourage participants to share their stories and wisdom about the difference skillful communication makes both within our groups and as we reach out to influence others. We will address typical challenges and how to bring conscious communication to bear in movement building. Linda Stout, Director of Spirit in Action, has been a grassroots organizer and activist for almost two decades. In 1984, she founded the Piedmont Peace Project in a conservative region of North Carolina, and successfully forged extraordinary alliances across race and class lines that won major public policy changes in spite of opposition from politicians and the Ku Klux Klan. In 1995, she became Executive Director at The Peace Development Fund where she tripled its grant making capacity and initiated several groundbreaking projects, including the Community Media Organizing Project, the Southeast Training for Trainers Program, and the Listening Project. She is the author of Bridging the Class Divide and Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing, published by Beacon Press in 1997. 413-256-4612 Linda@spiritinaction.net 2 Experiencing The Power Of Empathy - Jerry Koch-Gonzalez (Nonviolent Communication, Amherst) This active experiential workshop focuses on transforming conflict and separation into heart to heart connection. We will explore increasing our capacity to listen empathically to what is truly alive in each of us our feelings and needs and to contribute to meeting each others needs (and our own) with joy rather than resentment or blame. We will learn communications skills rooted in the language of compassion, nonviolence and partnership rather than domination and competition. This introduction to the work of Marshall Rosenberg and the Center for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org) can be useful for parents, teachers, social service workers, political activists, and anyone in relationship. Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has been organizing, educating and consulting for social justice for more than 25 years, and directs the Communicating with Compassion project at the Institute for Peaceable Communities. Jerry leads workshops on conflict resolution, group process, leadership, multicultural organizational development, economic inequality and class. He is particularly interested in offering coaching, counseling, classes, mediations and workshops based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). 413-549-1747 jkgonzalez@comcast.net 3. Circle Processes for Personal and Social Transformation - Margi Gregory (Zen Peacemaker Circle) I will demonstrate a group process that originated with the Iroquois Confederacy and is today incorporated in the movement for Restorative Justice. This process supports openness, intimacy, peer relationship and diversity of perspectives as hearts and minds engage in acting as a force for loving, social action. After talking about council and presenting guidelines for council practice, we will engage in council together. I will also briefly present the Sociocratic Voting Method and the Leonardo Brainstorming Process. These processes are useful in the classroom, in a family, or in social change groups to explore difficult issues, resolve conflict and build community. The workshop will be both informational and experiential. Handouts will be provided. Margi Gregory is director of the Zen Peacemaker Circles and coordinator of the ZPC of Western Massachusetts. She gives trainings nationally on the principles, processes and structures of Zen Peacemaker Circles. 413 585-8481 margigregory@comcast.net . 4. Bridging the Gap: Communicating With Unwilling Listeners - Jon Kent (Quabbin Mediation, Orange) Are you a parent who needs to communicate with your teenage children and they don't want to listen? Are you a teacher with students who are required to attend class? Are you in relationship with others for whom you are responsible and who are mandated to ""listen"" to you? These are sometimes called ""power over"" relationships. This workshop will offer skills for bridging the gap and making connection with others who don't want to listen to you. You will learn ways to access your own needs while, at the same time, maintaining the integrity of the relationship. The format will focus mostly on experiential exercises. Jon will share what he has learned from working with men and women who have acknowledged violent behavior and who want to learn to change. Jon Kent teaches communication skills to clients of the Probation Dept. in the Orange District Court using Marshall Rosenberg's model of Nonviolent Communication. 413-549-0788 jonk@igc.org, 5. Feelings? What Feelings? - Gaella Elwell (The Conscious Communication Institute) How many times during your schooling where you asked how you felt about anything? Mad, glad, sad, scared or just confused: we all have feelings all the time; they link us to our core needs and desires and to one another. Come and explore the uncharted land of yourself. Learn how to avoid conversation stoppers and how to listen compassionately to yourself and to others. Our time together will be active, interactive, and playful. You will take home effective skills that you can put into practice immediately. Suitable for 15 and up. Gaella Elwell and her husband co-own South River Miso in Conway, Ma. Her life has changed positively from the practice of Conscious Communication and she is an Associate of CCI. She loves children, rivers, and funny hats. 413-369-4066 gaella@southrivermiso.com 6. Breaking the Taboo: Connectiong Across the Class Divide - Felice Yeskel, (Class Action) In this interactive and experiential workshop we will have the opportunity to examine how class differences get in the way of our connections and communication, and learn skills and understanding for building bridges across the class divide. Felice Yeskel, Ed.D. grew up Jewish and working-class in NYC and has been involved in movements for social change since she was in high school in the 60s. She is the C0-Director of Class Action, focusing on issues of social class and money, and their impact on our individual lives, our relationships, organizations, institutions, and culture. She is a founder of United for a Fair Economy, on the faculty of the Social Justice Education program at UMass, and a co-author of Economic Apartheid in America, (NYC: the New Press, 200, second edition out Fall 2005). 413-548-9690 fyeskel@classactionnet.org Afternoon Workshops 2-4pm 7. The ABCs of Giving Leadership to Conflict - Sandra Boston (The Conscious Communication Institute) Imagine being able to say Looks like we have a little trouble here, and thats okay because I know what to do. This workshop is for leaders in businesses, organizations and families the ones people turn to and hope they know what to do when lifes inevitable frustrations arise. Be prepared with some basic skills and strategies for turning argument into cooperation and impasse into learning. Sandra Boston Med, MSW, has been a teacher of communication/conflict resolution skills for 32 years, including10 years with Movement for a New Society (Philadelphia) and nternationally in Canada, Switzerland, Uganda and Russia. A psychotherapist, and founder/Director of The Conscious Communication Institute (CCI), Sandra trains CCI teachers, offers public speaking, consultation, and customized training to organizations as well as maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Greenfield. 413-774-5952 bostons@aol.com 8. Teaching Pre-Schoolers To Be Problem Solvers- Susan Pelis In this workshop, participants will learn effective strategies for resolving conflicts in partnership with preschoolers. Possible reasons for conflicts, and ways to find mutual solutions will be explored. Video examples of conflicts will be shared and discussed. Susan Pelis has been teaching and learning conflict resolution skills since 1989, working primarily with children ages 3 to 7. Her work with The Responsive Classroom for eleven years at Greenfield Center School reinforced her belief in the importance of integrating problem-solving into the school day. She has been studying Conscious Communication since 1993, has taught at the Giving Tree School, and presently teaches at the Stonybrook Childrens Center in S. Hadley. 9. Playing With Conflict - Sunny Miller (Traprock Peace Center) Explore the strength of tenderness. Relax and laugh about our culturally embedded patterns of conflict. Sample, explore and invent theater games and role- plays that unmask old habits and empower us with new tools for addressing conflict. Reveal shared vulnerabilities. Play Blind Date, River of Truth, Pictures of Power, or Pass it On/The Critical Encounter. Sunny Miller is a volunteer and Exec. Director at Traprock Peace Center, and a teacher for CCI. Her recent mentors include Sandra Boston of CCI, Paula Green of the Karuna Center, producers and performers Ezell Floranina and Augusto Boal, and Bill Moyer, author of Doing Democracy. She has worked many years with clay, taught 600 kids per week, painted murals in Boston and now helps make resources for a neighbors network to end war. 413 773-742 www.grassrootspeace.org 10. Kids, Camp and Conflict - Ben Mazzei, Melanie Meier (Peace Discovery Center) We will share ways of working with kids in different contexts and creating experiences that help them express their needs and work through their conflicts. Ben Mazzei is co-founder and co-Director with Sarah Pirtle of the Tree of Life School for ages 6-11 at Red Gate Farm in Ashfield. Melanie Meier is a counselor with emotionally challenged children. Ben and Melanie are both experienced staff members of Journey Camp, a peace camp for 7-13 year olds run by the Peace Discovery Center (founded by Sarah Pirtle). 413-625-2355 Pirtle22@hotmail.com . 11. Teen Talk - Jade Barker (The Mediation and Training Collaborative) Wonder what teens are thinking? What they dont talk to their parents about? What do teens want to know bout adults? Come to this workshop for frank talk from local teens, and be prepared to answer teens questions as we work to build a bridge of understanding between teens and adults. Jade Barker , a former teenager, is the SCORE (Student Conflict Resolution Experts) Peer Mediation Coordinator at Greenfield Middle School. A long-time social activist, since 2000 she has been learning, practicing and training conflict resolution in a variety of venues. Jade, who is affiliated with The Mediation and Training Collaborative (TMTC) will be assisted by 5-6 teens from Greenfield Middle School. 413-772-1360 ext 135 jade@jadebarker.com 1. Communicating at the Heart of Working for Change Linda Stout, Spirit in Action 2. Bridging the Gap: Communicating With Unwilling Listeners Jon Kent (Quabbin Mediation, Orange) 3. Experiencing the Power of Empathy Jerry Koch-Gonzalez, Nonviolent Communication 4. Circle Processes for Personal and Social Transformation Margi Gregory, Zen Peacemaker Circles 5. Feelings? What Feelings? Gaella Elwell, The Conscious Communication Institute 6. Breaking the Taboo: Connecting Across the Class Divide Felice Yeskel, Class Action Afternoon Workshops 2-4pm 7. The ABCs of Giving Leadership to Conflict - Sandra Boston, CCI 8. Teaching Preschoolers to be Problem-Solvers. Susan Pelis, Stonybrook Childrens Center, S. Hadley 9. Playing with Conflict: Theater Games and Role-plays that Unmask and Empower, Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center 10. Camp, Kids, and Conflict Ben Mazzei and Melanie Meier, The Peace Discovery Center 11. Teen Talk: Creating Adult/Teen Dialogue, Jade Barker and Teens, Community Coalition For Teens Directions: From Greenfield Common: Drive 2.7 miles south on Rt. 5-10 to first right-hand exit into Historic Old Deerfield. Bement School is .4 miles on the left at 100 Main St. From Northampton: Take 1-91 north to E xit 24. Go right at the exit. Drive 5.4 miles north on Rt. 5-10 to first left-hand exit for Historic Old Deerfield. Bement School is .6 miles on the right at 100 Main St. CO-SPONSORS The Conscious Communication Institute The Institute for Peaceable Communities (NVC) Traprock Peace Center GCC Response Initiative Quabbin Mediation (Orange, Ma) The Mediation and Training Collaborative (Greenfield) Zen Peacemaker Circle of W. Mass American Friends Service Committee The Center School, Greenfield Community Coalition for Teens, Greenfield Buddhist Peace Fellowship Mens Resource Center SAGE (older activist network) Karuna Center for Peace-building Peace Discovery Center Class Action Spirit in Action cut here & send bottom portion ---- REGISTRATION (Please Print Clearly) Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ _____________________ e-mail __________________________________ o Check here if you would not like to receive emails about future events of co-sponsoring organizations Phone (____)______________________ The workshops are 2 hrs long. Participants may attend one in th e morning and one in the afternoon. The following are your preferences and cannot be guaranteed. Morning Workshop: (#s 1-6) First Choice #_____ Second Choice #_____ Afternoon Workshop: (#s 7-11) First Choice #_____Second Choice #_____ Free Childcare with certified providers for ages 3 .5 to 12 yrs. How many children?______Ages :__________(call Susan Pelis before conference if your child has any specific needs.) Lunch will be buffet with variety of meat/vegetarian entrees, salad, dessert, beverage $6.00_______check here Please send $10 and this form (add $6 for lunch option) Check payable to CCI. Please send by April 26. Mail to: Susan Pelis 70 Congress St, Greenfield, Ma 01301"
20050430 "IMAGINE -- Creating Understanding in Troubled Times, Conference in Deerfield" "The Conscious Communication Institute in collaboration with 17 organizations Invites you to a Day-Long Conference. ... These workshops and ideas make hard times easier, through effective communication. IMAGINE Creating Understanding In Troubled Times Sat. APRIL 30TH 9am 4:30pm Bement School in Old Deerfield Connect, Celebrate, & Learn new skills for Compassionate, Effective Communication * with partners * families * in classrooms, * workplaces * in the wider world. Seventeen Co-sponsors listed below. 9:00: Registration and refreshments 9:30: Opening and keynote by Linda Stout 10-12: Workshops 12-1: Lunch 1-2: Participant-led discussion groups 2-4: Workshops 4:10: Closing, Music with Annie Hassett Just $15, (18 yrs. and under- Free!) Optional lunch, $6. Pre-registration helpful. Childcare provided with pre-registration (limited to 24 children.) Trevor The Games Man will visit 2-3pm DIRECTIONS: From 91 Take Route 4 & 10 toward Old Deerfield. : Drive 2.7 miles south of the Greenfield Common. From the north you will turn right into Historic Old Deerfield. Bement School is .4 miles on the left at 100 Main St. From Northampton: Take 1-91 north to Exit 24. Turn right onto Route 5 & 10. Drive 5.4 miles north, past Yankee Candle, turn left as indicated by the blue state highway sigh for Historic . Bement School is .6 miles on the right at 100 Main St. Fragrance- Free event requested Registration form below. For registration Information call Susan Pelis 413-773-8246. For conference info call Sandra Boston 413-774-5952 Registration form below. Morning Workshops 10-12am For Workshop descriptions below. 1. Communicating at the Heart of Working for Change Linda Stout, Spirit in Action 2. Experiencing the Power of Empathy Jerry Koch-Gonzalez, Nonviolent Communication 3. Circle Processes for Personal and Social Transformation Margi Gregory, Zen Peacemaker Circles 4. Bridging the Gap: Communicating With Unwilling Listeners Jon Kent (Quabbin Mediation, Orange 5. Feelings? What Feelings? Gaella Elwell, The Conscious Communication Institute 6. Breaking the Taboo: Connecting Across the Class Divide Felice Yeskel, Class Action Afternoon Workshops 2-4pm 7. The ABCs of Giving Leadership to Conflict - Sandra Boston, The Conscious Communication Institute 8. Teaching Preschoolers to be Problem-Solvers - Susan Pelis, Stonybrook Childrens Center, S. Hadley 9. Playing with Conflict: Theater Games and Role-plays that Unmask and Empower - Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center 10. Camp, Kids, and Conflict Ben Mazzei and Melanie Meier, The Peace Discovery Center 11. Teen Talk: Creating Adult/Teen Dialogue, Jade Barker and Teens, The Mediation & Training Collaborative WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS AND BIOS OF FACILITATORS Morning Workshops-10 to 12am: 1. Communicating at the Heart of How We Do Social Change Work - Linda Stout (Spirit in Action, Belchertown) At the forefront of creating a new democratic movement, Linda works through community-building, story-telling and relationship-building to nurture sustainable, strong circles of activists. She will share her model for ""changing the way we do change,"" and encourage participants to share their stories and wisdom about the difference skillful communication makes both within our groups and as we reach out to influence others. We will address typical challenges and how to bring conscious communication to bear in movement building. Linda Stout, Director of Spirit in Action, has been a grassroots organizer and activist for almost two decades. In 1984, she founded the Piedmont Peace Project in a conservative region of North Carolina, and successfully forged extraordinary alliances across race and class lines. In 1995, she became Executive Director at The Peace Development Fund and initiated the Community Media Organizing Project, the Southeast Training for Trainers Program, and the Listening Project. She is the author of Bridging the Class Divide and Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing, published by Beacon Press in 1997. 413-256-4612 Linda@spiritinaction.net 2 Experiencing The Power Of Empathy - Jerry Koch-Gonzalez (Nonviolent Communication, Amherst) This active experiential workshop focuses on transforming conflict and separation into heart to heart connection. We will explore increasing our capacity to listen empathically to what is truly alive in each of us our feelings and needs and to contribute to meeting each others needs (and our own) with joy rather than resentment or blame. We will learn communications skills rooted in the language of compassion, nonviolence and partnership rather than domination and competition. This introduction to the work of Marshall Rosenberg and the Center for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org) can be useful for parents, teachers, social service workers, political activists, and anyone in relationship. Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has been organizing, educating and consulting for social justice for more than 25 years, and directs the Communicating with Compassion project at the Institute for Peaceable Communities. Jerry leads workshops on conflict resolution, group process, leadership, multicultural organizational development, economic inequality and class. He is particularly interested in offering coaching, counseling, classes, mediations and workshops based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). 413-549-1747 jkgonzalez@comcast.net 3. Circle Processes for Personal and Social Transformation - Margi Gregory (Zen Peacemaker Circle) I will demonstrate a group process that originated with the Iroquois Confederacy and is today incorporated in the movement for Restorative Justice. This process supports openness, intimacy, peer relationship and diversity of perspectives as hearts and minds engage in acting as a force for loving, social action. After talking about council and presenting guidelines for council practice, we will engage in council together. I will also briefly present the Sociocratic Voting Method and the Leonardo Brainstorming Process. These processes are useful in the classroom, in a family, or in social change groups to explore difficult issues, resolve conflict and build community. The workshop will be both informational and experiential. Handouts will be provided. Margi Gregory is director of the Zen Peacemaker Circles and coordinator of the ZPC of Western Massachusetts. She gives trainings nationally on the principles, processes and structures of Zen Peacemaker Circles. 413 585-8481 margigregory@comcast.net . 4. Bridging the Gap: Communicating With Unwilling Listeners - Jon Kent (Quabbin Mediation, Orange) Are you a parent who needs to communicate with your teenage children and they don't want to listen? Are you a teacher with students who are required to attend class? Are you in relationship with others for whom you are responsible and who are mandated to ""listen"" to you? These are sometimes called ""power over"" relationships. This workshop will offer skills for bridging the gap and making connection with others who don't want to listen to you. You will learn ways to access your own needs while, at the same time, maintaining the integrity of the relationship. The format will focus mostly on experiential exercises. Jon will share what he has learned from working with men and women who have acknowledged violent behavior and who want to learn to change. Jon Kent teaches communication skills to clients of the Probation Dept. in the Orange District Court using Marshall Rosenberg's model of Nonviolent Communication. 413-549-0788 jonk@igc.org, 5. Feelings? What Feelings? - Gaella Elwell (The Conscious Communication Institute) How many times during your schooling where you asked how you felt about anything? Mad, glad, sad, scared or just confused: we all have feelings all the time; they link us to our core needs and desires and to one another. Come and explore the uncharted land of yourself. Learn how to avoid conversation stoppers and how to listen compassionately to yourself and to others. Our time together will be active, interactive, and playful. You will take home effective skills that you can put into practice immediately. Suitable for 15 and up. Gaella Elwell and her husband co-own South River Miso in Conway, Ma. Her life has changed positively from the practice of Conscious Communication and she is an Associate of CCI. She loves children, rivers, and funny hats. 413-369-4066 gaella@southrivermiso.com 6. Breaking the Taboo: Connectiong Across the Class Divide - Felice Yeskel, (Class Action) In this interactive and experiential workshop we will have the opportunity to examine how class differences get in the way of our connections and communication, and learn skills and understanding for building bridges across the class divide. Felice Yeskel, Ed.D. grew up Jewish and working-class in NYC and has been involved in movements for social change since she was in high school in the 60s. She is the C0-Director of Class Action, focusing on issues of social class and money, and their impact on our individual lives, our relationships, organizations, institutions, and culture. She is a founder of United for a Fair Economy, on the faculty of the Social Justice Education program at UMass, and a co-author of Economic Apartheid in America, (NYC: the New Press, 200, second edition out Fall 2005). 413-548-9690 fyeskel@classactionnet.org Afternoon Workshops 2-4pm 7. The ABCs of Giving Leadership to Conflict - Sandra Boston (The Conscious Communication Institute) Imagine being able to say Looks like we have a little trouble here, and thats okay because I know what to do. This workshop is for leaders in businesses, organizations and families the ones people turn to and hope they know what to do when lifes inevitable frustrations arise. Be prepared with some basic skills and strategies for turning argument into cooperation and impasse into learning. Sandra Boston Med, MSW, has been a teacher of communication/conflict resolution skills for 32 years, including10 years with Movement for a New Society (Philadelphia) and nternationally in Canada, Switzerland, Uganda and Russia. A psychotherapist, and founder/Director of The Conscious Communication Institute (CCI), Sandra trains CCI teachers, offers public speaking, consultation, and customized training to organizations as well as maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Greenfield. 413-774-5952 bostons@aol.com 8. Teaching Pre-Schoolers To Be Problem Solvers- Susan Pelis In this workshop, participants will learn effective strategies for resolving conflicts in partnership with preschoolers. Possible reasons for conflicts, and ways to find mutual solutions will be explored. Video examples of conflicts will be shared and discussed. Susan Pelis has been teaching and learning conflict resolution skills since 1989, working primarily with children ages 3 to 7. Her work with The Responsive Classroom for eleven years at Greenfield Center School reinforced her belief in the importance of integrating problem-solving into the school day. She has been studying ConsciousCommunication since 1993, has taught at the Giving Tree School, and presently teaches at the Stonybrook Childrens Center in S. Hadley. 9. Playing With Conflict - Sunny Miller (Traprock Peace Center) Explore the strength of tenderness. Relax and laugh about our culturally embedded patterns of conflict. Sample, explore and invent theater games and role- plays that unmask old habits and empower us with new tools for addressing conflict. Reveal shared vulnerabilities. Play Blind Date, River of Truth, Pictures of Power, or Tea Party. Sunny Miller is a volunteer and Exec. Director at Traprock Peace Center, and a teacher for CCI. Her recent mentors include Sandra Boston of CCI, Paula Green of the Karuna Center, producers and performers Ezell Floranina and Augusto Boal, and Bill Moyer, author of Doing Democracy. She has worked many years with clay, taught 600 kids per week, painted murals in Boston and now helps make resources for a neighbors network to end war. 413 773-742 http://www.grassrootspeace.org 10. Kids, Camp and Conflict - Ben Mazzei, Melanie Meier (Peace Discovery Center) We will share ways of working with kids in different contexts and creating experiences that help them express their needs and work through their conflicts. Ben Mazzei is co-founder and co-Director with Sarah Pirtle of the Tree of Life School for ages 6-11 at Red Gate Farm in Ashfield. Melanie Meier is a counselor with emotionally challenged children. Ben and Melanie are both experienced staff members of Journey Camp, a peace camp for 7-13 year olds run by the Peace Discovery Center (founded by Sarah Pirtle). 413-625-2355 Pirtle22@hotmail.com . 11. Teen Talk - Jade Barker (The Mediation and Training Collaborative) Wonder what teens are thinking? What they dont talk to their parents about? What do teens want to know bout adults? Come to this workshop for frank talk from local teens, and be prepared to answer teens questions as we work to build a bridge of understanding between teens and adults. Jade Barker , a former teenager, is the SCORE (Student Conflict Resolution Experts) Peer Mediation Coordinator at Greenfield Middle School. A long-time social activist, since 2000 she has been learning, practicing and training conflict resolution in a variety of venues. Jade, who is affiliated with The Mediation and Training Collaborative (TMTC) will be assisted by 5-6 teens from Greenfield Middle School. 413-772-1360 ext 135 jade@jadebarker.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------ CO-SPONSORS The Conscious Communication Institute The Institute for Peaceable Communities (NVC) Traprock Peace Center GCC Response Initiative Quabbin Mediation (Orange, Ma) The Mediation and Training Collaborative (Greenfield) Zen Peacemaker Circle of W. Mass American Friends Service Committee The Center School, Greenfield Community Coalition for Teens, Greenfield Buddhist Peace Fellowship Mens Resource Center SAGE (older activist network) Karuna Center for Peace-building Peace Discovery Center Class Action Spirit in Action Registration Information call Susan Pelis 413-773-8246 cut here & send bottom portion Registration (Please Print Clearly) Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ _____________________________-----_____ e-mail --__________________________________ Check here if you would not like to receive emails about future events of co-sponsoring organizations Phone (____)______________________ ------------------------- The workshops are 2 hrs long. Participants may attend one in the morning and one in the afternoon. The following . are your preferences and cannot be guaranteed. Morning Workshop: (#s 1-6) First Choice #_____ Second Choice #_____ Afternoon Workshop: (#s 7-11) First Choice #_____Second Choice #_____ Free Childcare with certified providers for ages 3.5 to 12 yrs. How many children?______Ages :__________(call before conf. if your child has any specific needs.) Vegetarian Lunch: (Sandwich, cookies, fresh fruit) $6.00_______check here Please send $10 and this form (add $6 for lunch option) Check payable to CCI. Please send by April 26. Mail to: Susan Pelis 70 Congress St, Greenfield, Ma 01301"
20050430 "IMAGINECreating Understanding in Troubled Times, in historic Deerfield" "IMAGINECreating Understanding in Troubled Times Registern now to choose your favorite workshops for April 30th 2005, at the Bement School, on Route 5 &10 in Old Deerfield, Mass., 9-4:45PM WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS AND BIOS OF FACILITATORS: Morning Workshops-10 to 12am: 1. Communicating at the Heart of How We Do Social Change Work - Linda Stout (Spirit in Action, Belchertown) At the forefront of creating a new democratic movement, Linda works through community-building, story-telling and relationship-building to nurture sustainable, strong circles of activists. She will share her model for ""changing the way we do change,"" and encourage participants to share their stories and wisdom about the difference skillful communication makes both within our groups and as we reach out to influence others. We will address typical challenges and how to bring conscious communication to bear in movement building. Linda Stout, Director of Spirit in Action, has been a grassroots organizer and activist for almost two decades. In 1984, she founded the Piedmont Peace Project in a conservative region of North Carolina, and successfully forged extraordinary alliances across race and class lines that won major public policy changes in spite of opposition from politicians and the Ku Klux Klan. In 1995, she became Executive Director at The Peace Development Fund where she tripled its grant making capacity and initiated several groundbreaking projects, including the Community Media Organizing Project, the Southeast Training for Trainers Program, and the Listening Project. She is the author of Bridging the Class Divide and Other Lessons for Grassroots Organizing, published by Beacon Press in 1997. 413-256-4612 Linda@spiritinaction.net 2 Experiencing The Power Of Empathy - Jerry Koch-Gonzalez (Nonviolent Communication, Amherst) This active experiential workshop focuses on transforming conflict and separation into heart to heart connection. We will explore increasing our capacity to listen empathically to what is truly alive in each of us our feelings and needs and to contribute to meeting each others needs (and our own) with joy rather than resentment or blame. We will learn communications skills rooted in the language of compassion, nonviolence and partnership rather than domination and competition. This introduction to the work of Marshall Rosenberg and the Center for Nonviolent Communication (cnvc.org) can be useful for parents, teachers, social service workers, political activists, and anyone in relationship. Jerry Koch-Gonzalez has been organizing, educating and consulting for social justice for more than 25 years, and directs the Communicating with Compassion project at the Institute for Peaceable Communities. Jerry leads workshops on conflict resolution, group process, leadership, multicultural organizational development, economic inequality and class. He is particularly interested in offering coaching, counseling, classes, mediations and workshops based on the principles of Nonviolent Communication (NVC). 413-549-1747 jkgonzalez@comcast.net 3. Circle Processes for Personal and Social Transformation - Margi Gregory (Zen Peacemaker Circle) I will demonstrate a group process that originated with the Iroquois Confederacy and is today incorporated in the movement for Restorative Justice. This process supports openness, intimacy, peer relationship and diversity of perspectives as hearts and minds engage in acting as a force for loving, social action. After talking about council and presenting guidelines for council practice, we will engage in council together. I will also briefly present the Sociocratic Voting Method and the Leonardo Brainstorming Process. These processes are useful in the classroom, in a family, or in social change groups to explore difficult issues, resolve conflict and build community. The workshop will be both informational and experiential. Handouts will be provided. Margi Gregory is director of the Zen Peacemaker Circles and coordinator of the ZPC of Western Massachusetts. She gives trainings nationally on the principles, processes and structures of Zen Peacemaker Circles. 413 585-8481 margigregory@comcast.net . 4. Bridging the Gap: Communicating With Unwilling Listeners - Jon Kent (Quabbin Mediation, Orange) Are you a parent who needs to communicate with your teenage children and they don't want to listen? Are you a teacher with students who are required to attend class? Are you in relationship with others for whom you are responsible and who are mandated to ""listen"" to you? These are sometimes called ""power over"" relationships. This workshop will offer skills for bridging the gap and making connection with others who don't want to listen to you. You will learn ways to access your own needs while, at the same time, maintaining the integrity of the relationship. The format will focus mostly on experiential exercises. Jon will share what he has learned from working with men and women who have acknowledged violent behavior and who want to learn to change. Jon Kent teaches communication skills to clients of the Probation Dept. in the Orange District Court using Marshall Rosenberg's model of Nonviolent Communication. 413-549-0788 jonk@igc.org, 5. Feelings? What Feelings? - Gaella Elwell (The Conscious Communication Institute) How many times during your schooling where you asked how you felt about anything? Mad, glad, sad, scared or just confused: we all have feelings all the time; they link us to our core needs and desires and to one another. Come and explore the uncharted land of yourself. Learn how to avoid conversation stoppers and how to listen compassionately to yourself and to others. Our time together will be active, interactive, and playful. You will take home effective skills that you can put into practice immediately. Suitable for 15 and up. Gaella Elwell and her husband co-own South River Miso in Conway, Ma. Her life has changed positively from the practice of Conscious Communication and she is an Associate of CCI. She loves children, rivers, and funny hats. 413-369-4066 gaella@southrivermiso.com 6. Breaking the Taboo: Connectiong Across the Class Divide - Felice Yeskel, (Class Action) In this interactive and experiential workshop we will have the opportunity to examine how class differences get in the way of our connections and communication, and learn skills and understanding for building bridges across the class divide. Felice Yeskel, Ed.D. grew up Jewish and working-class in NYC and has been involved in movements for social change since she was in high school in the 60s. She is the C0-Director of Class Action, focusing on issues of social class and money, and their impact on our individual lives, our relationships, organizations, institutions, and culture. She is a founder of United for a Fair Economy, on the faculty of the Social Justice Education program at UMass, and a co-author of Economic Apartheid in America, (NYC: the New Press, 200, second edition out Fall 2005). 413-548-9690 fyeskel@classactionnet.org Afternoon Workshops 2-4pm 7. The ABCs of Giving Leadership to Conflict - Sandra Boston (The Conscious Communication Institute) Imagine being able to say Looks like we have a little trouble here, and thats okay because I know what to do. This workshop is for leaders in businesses, organizations and families the ones people turn to and hope they know what to do when lifes inevitable frustrations arise. Be prepared with some basic skills and strategies for turning argument into cooperation and impasse into learning. Sandra Boston Med, MSW, has been a teacher of communication/conflict resolution skills for 32 years, including10 years with Movement for a New Society (Philadelphia) and nternationally in Canada, Switzerland, Uganda and Russia. A psychotherapist, and founder/Director of The Conscious Communication Institute (CCI), Sandra trains CCI teachers, offers public speaking, consultation, and customized training to organizations as well as maintains a private psychotherapy practice in Greenfield. 413-774-5952 bostons@aol.com 8. Teaching Pre-Schoolers To Be Problem Solvers- Susan Pelis In this workshop, participants will learn effective strategies for resolving conflicts in partnership with preschoolers. Possible reasons for conflicts, and ways to find mutual solutions will be explored. Video examples of conflicts will be shared and discussed. Susan Pelis has been teaching and learning conflict resolution skills since 1989, working primarily with children ages 3 to 7. Her work with The Responsive Classroom for eleven years at Greenfield Center School reinforced her belief in the importance of integrating problem-solving into the school day. She has been studying Conscious Communication since 1993, has taught at the Giving Tree School, and presently teaches at the Stonybrook Childrens Center in S. Hadley. 9. Playing With Conflict - Sunny Miller (Traprock Peace Center) Explore the strength of tenderness. Relax and laugh about our culturally embedded patterns of conflict. Sample, explore and invent theater games and role- plays that unmask old habits and empower us with new tools for addressing conflict. Reveal shared vulnerabilities. Play Blind Date, River of Truth, Pictures of Power, or Pass it On/The Critical Encounter. Sunny Miller is a volunteer and Exec. Director at Traprock Peace Center, and a teacher for CCI. Her recent mentors include Sandra Boston of CCI, Paula Green of the Karuna Center, producers and performers Ezell Floranina and Augusto Boal, and Bill Moyer, author of Doing Democracy. She has worked many years with clay, taught 600 kids per week in Indiana, painted three-story murals in Boston and for the past ten years has helped make resources for a neighbors network to end war. 413 773-742 www.grassrootspeace.org 10. Kids, Camp and Conflict - Ben Mazzei, Melanie Meier (Peace Discovery Center) We will share ways of working with kids in different contexts and creating experiences that help them express their needs and work through their conflicts. Ben Mazzei is co-founder and co-Director with Sarah Pirtle of the Tree of Life School for ages 6-11 at Red Gate Farm in Ashfield. Melanie Meier is a counselor with emotionally challenged children. Ben and Melanie are both experienced staff members of Journey Camp, a peace camp for 7-13 year olds run by the Peace Discovery Center (founded by Sarah Pirtle). 413-625-2355 Pirtle22@hotmail.com . 11. Teen Talk - Jade Barker (The Mediation and Training Collaborative) Wonder what teens are thinking? What they dont talk to their parents about? What do teens want to know bout adults? Come to this workshop for frank talk from local teens, and be prepared to answer teens questions as we work to build a bridge of understanding between teens and adults. Jade Barker , a former teenager, is the SCORE (Student Conflict Resolution Experts) Peer Mediation Coordinator at Greenfield Middle School. A long-time social activist, since 2000 she has been learning, practicing and training conflict resolution in a variety of venues. Jade, who is affiliated with The Mediation and Training Collaborative (TMTC) will be assisted by 5-6 teens from Greenfield Middle School. 413-772-1360 ext 135 jade@jadebarker.com -------------------------------------------------- Co-sponsors of the conference include The Conscious Communication Institute The Institute for Peaceable Communities (NVC) Traprock Peace Center GCC Response Initiative Quabbin Mediation (Orange, Ma) The Mediation and Training Collaborative (Greenfield) Zen Peacemaker Circle of W. Mass American Friends Service Committee The Center School, Greenfield Community Coalition for Teens, Greenfield Buddhist Peace Fellowship Mens Resource Center SAGE (older activist network) Karuna Center for Peace-building Peace Discovery Center Class Action Spirit in Action Registration is just $10 in advance by April 26; and $15 thereafter. . Teens free. $6 for lunch, optional. htp://www.ccitraining.org Registration (Please Print Clearly) Name ________________________________ Address ________________________________ _____________________ e-mail __________________________________ o Check here if you would not like to receive emails about future events of co-sponsoring organizations Phone (____)______________________ The workshops are 2 hrs long. Participants may attend one in th e morning and one in the afternoon. The following are your preferences and cannot be guaranteed. Morning Workshop: (#s 1-6) First Choice #_____ Second Choice #_____ Afternoon Workshop: (#s 7-11) First Choice #_____Second Choice #_____ Free Childcare with certified providers for ages 3 .5 to 12 yrs. How many children?______Ages :__________(call Susan Pelis before conference if your child has any specific needs.) Lunch will be buffet with variety of meat/vegetarian entrees, salad, dessert, beverage $6.00_______check here Please send $10 and this form (add $6 for lunch option) Check payable to CCI. Please send by April 26. Mail to: Susan Pelis 70 Congress St, Greenfield, Ma 01301"
20050430 "HEALTH CARE: YEAR OF DECISION , Amherst" "4/30, Saturday HEALTH CARE: YEAR OF DECISION 10am-Noon, Regional Middle School, Chestnut St, Amherst. The honored guest and speaker will be Peggy O'Malley, RN, chair of MASS-CARE (Massachusetts Campaign for Single Payer Health Care). She will compare three legislative initiatives being proposed in the Massachusetts legislature: the Mass Health Care Trust bill (S.755, universal single payer health care) Governor Romney's plan, and Senator Moore's bill (Health Access and Affordability Act). O'Malley will explain why she believes that the Massachusetts Health Care Trust plan is best for all citizens of Massachusetts. Action will be a part of the program and attendees can begin advocating for legislation immediately. Free and open to the public. ARMS is wheelchair accessible. ""Health Care:Year of Decision"" is organized by the League of Women Voters of Amherst. 413-253-6679- Holyoke 8:30am-8pm, Open Square, Holyoke. To create a sustainable network of Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden county anti-racist organizers. Info, to register: Zawadi Nyong'o, Summit Coordinator, Community Partnerships for Social Change (CPSC), Hampshire College, 893 West St, Amherst 01002; 559-6089, zanSS@hampshire.edu; or AFSC, 584-8975. 4/30, Saturday HEALTH CARE: YEAR OF DECISION 10am-Noon, Regional Middle School, Chestnut St, Amherst. The honored guest and speaker will be Peggy O'Malley, RN, chair of MASS-CARE (Massachusetts Campaign for Single Payer Health Care). She will compare three legislative initiatives being proposed in the Massachusetts legislature: the Mass Health Care Trust bill (S.755, universal single payer health care) Governor Romney's plan, and Senator Moore's bill (Health Access and Affordability Act). O'Malley will explain why she believes that the Massachusetts Health Care Trust plan is best for all citizens of Massachusetts. Action will be a part of the program and attendees can begin advocating for legislation immediately. Free and open to the public. ARMS is wheelchair accessible. ""Health Care:Year of Decision"" is organized by the League of Women Voters of Amherst. 413-253-6679 - Holyoke 8:30am-8pm, Open Square, Holyoke. To create a sustainable network of Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden county anti-racist organizers. Info, to register: Zawadi Nyong'o, Summit Coordinator, Community Partnerships for Social Change (CPSC), Hampshire College, 893 West St, Amherst 01002; 559-6089, zanSS@hampshire.edu; or AFSC, 584-8975. 4/30, Saturday HEALTH CARE: YEAR OF DECISION 10am-Noon, Regional Middle School, Chestnut St, Amherst. The honored guest and speaker will be Peggy O'Malley, RN, chair of MASS-CARE (Massachusetts Campaign for Single Payer Health Care). She will compare three legislative initiatives being proposed in the Massachusetts legislature: the Mass Health Care Trust bill (S.755, universal single payer health care) Governor Romney's plan, and Senator Moore's bill (Health Access and Affordability Act). O'Malley will explain why she believes that the Massachusetts Health Care Trust plan is best for all citizens of Massachusetts. Action will be a part of the program and attendees can begin advocating for legislation immediately. Free and open to the public. ARMS is wheelchair accessible. ""Health Care:Year of Decision"" is organized by the League of Women Voters of Amherst. 413-253-6679"
20050430 "DISMANTLING RACISM IN THE VALLEY: ORGANIZING SUMMIT, Holyoke" "4/30, Sat THE STRUGGLE CONTINUES! DISMANTLING RACISM IN THE VALLEY: ORGANIZING SUMMIT - Holyoke 8:30am-8pm, Open Square, Holyoke. To create a sustainable network of Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden county anti-racist organizers. Info, to register: Zawadi Nyong'o, Summit Coordinator, Community Partnerships for Social Change (CPSC), Hampshire College, 893 West St, Amherst 01002; 559-6089, zanSS@hampshire.edu; or AFSC, 584-8975."
20050429 Venezuela - A 21st Century Revolution "Northampton Committee Friday Free Film, see http://www.northamptoncommittee.org/films for details."
20050429 "Global Network annual Meeting and Conference, NYC, April 29+30" "April 29-30, 2005 Global Network 13th Annual International Conference Full Spectrum Resistance an International Space Organizing Conference New York City The Global Network (GN) will be heavily involved in the big events planned in New York City this spring around the Review Conference of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). People will be coming in from all over the world in great numbers to call on the U.S. and all the nuclear powers to end their nuclear hypocrisy. On April 29-30 the GN will hold its 13th anniversary international membership meeting and conference in New York just before the NPT events begin. On Friday, April 29 the GN will hold its annual membership business meeting at the Church Center (777 U.N. Plaza) from 5-9 pm. Then on Saturday, April 30 we will hold our annual conference entitled Full Spectrum Resistance: An Intl Space Organizing Conference which will feature key space activists from around the world. The keynote speaker at the event will be Dr. Michio Kaku (Henry Semat Professorship in Theoretical Physics at the City University of New York. His most popular and best selling books include Hyperspace and Visions: How Science Will Revolutionize the 21st Century.) This event will be held at the Musicians Union Hall Local #802 (322 W. 48th St) in New York and will run from 1-9 pm. Advance registration will be necessary. The GN conference is being co-sponsored by Abolition 2000 Network. On Sunday, May 1 the GN will participate in the massive international disarmament rally planned by Abolition 2000 and United for Peace & Justice in the city (Central Park) calling for the rapid implementation of the promise of nuclear disarmament. Conference Agenda Friday, April 29 (Church Center, 777 U.N. Plaza, 8th Floor) 5:00 5:30 pm Registration, Food and socializing 5:30 6:30 Introductions and local reports 6:30 6:45 Coordinators report/financial report 7:00 8:00 General space organizing strategy discussion 8:00 8:30 Planning for October 1-8 Keep Space for Peace Week 8:30 9:00 Board elections, proposals for 2006 GN conference location Saturday, April 30 (Musicians Union Hall, 322 W. 48th St.) 12:00 pm Registration begins 1:00 1:15 Welcome & Purpose of Event (Dave Webb Yorkshire CND, UK) 1:15 3:15 Plenary Panel: Local Space Organizing Reports from Key Activists * Aurel Duta (For Mother Earth, Bucharest, Romania) * Stacey Fritz (No Nukes North, Fairbanks, AK) * Atsushi Fujioka (Professor of Economics, Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan) * Holly Gwinn Graham (Singer/Songwriter, Olympia, WA) * Andy Lichterman (Western States Legal Foundation, Oakland, CA) * Tamara Lorincz (Halifax Peace Coalition, Nova Scotia, Canada) * Lindis Percy (Campaign for the Accountability of American Bases, Otley, England) * Hyeon Sinae (Civil Network for a Peaceful Korea, Seoul, South Korea) * Bob Smith (Brandywine Peace Community, Swarthmore, PA) * Mary Beth Sullivan (WILPF, Brunswick, ME) * Bill Sulzman (Citizens for Peace in Space, Colorado Springs, CO) * Dave Webb (Yorkshire CND, Leeds, England) * Linda Williams (Singer/Songwriter, Sebastopol, CA) 3:30 5:00 Plenary Panel: Nuclearization & Weaponization of Space Issues and Strategies * Karl Grossman (Professor of Journalism, SUNY, Sag Harbor, NY) * Regina Hagen (Intl Network of Engineers & Scientists Against Proliferation, Darmstadt, Germany) * Dave Knight (Moderator, Global Network U.N. Representative, Kettlewell, England) * Steven Staples (Polaris Institute, Ottawa, Canada) 5:00 6:00 Small group discussion and feedback 6:00 7:00 Dinner (We provide) 6:50 7:00 Presentation 2020 Vision instead of Vision 2020 by German Youth from the Friedenswerkstatt Mutlangen 7:00 7:45 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Michio Kaku (Professor of Theoretical Physics at CUNY) 8:00 8:45 Keynote Speaker: Jenny Jones (Former chair of UK Green Party, Deputy mayor of London 2003-4 & London representative in the Mayors for Peace Campaign) 8:45 9:00 Music by Tom Neilson and Holly Gwinn Graham Sunday, May 1 International Rally for Nuclear Disarmament in Central Park ================ Conference brochure & registration form: http://www.space4peace.org"
20050428 Stillwaters Restaurant "Reel World friends host an evening fto suppot the Media Education Foundation's distribution of their updated version of the award winning documentary, Hijacking Catastrophe. The new film explores the '04 election and the current Bush agenda. $25.00 donation for all inclusive dinner, live music by Illiterati, local jazz combo and presentation by Sut Jhally, MEF's Director including short clips of the new film. It's a Spring Party! Tickets on sale at Boswells Books in Shelburne Falls and World Eye Books in Greenfield. Questions? call Ellen Kaufmann 625-9708"
20050428 Nominations DUE for Franklin County Peace Makers "Please write a one-page letter of nomination for a Franklin County Peace Makers Prize. Describe the initiatives of a deserving student, in grades 9-12 in your one-page letter through April 30. Mail to Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 Traprock Peace Center and the Interfaith Council of Franklin County collaborate to award five $100 prizes and additional awards to Franklin County residents. On Sunday M15, at 6 PM nominees, their families and past Peace Prize winners are invited for pizza and finger foods, at the Greenfield High School. (The press often also arrives early to gather comments. ) At 7pm the public (all ages) and all who have nominated youths are invited to enjoy music and be inspired as we hear what young people have been up to this year. Reception follows. Donors and Volunteers, please call 413 773-7427. See photos of past events at http:..grassrootspeace.org Donations, and memorial gifts are gladly accepted to support this program in it's sixth year!"
20050428 Arcata Conference continues through April 30! Arcata Conference continues through April 30!
20050427 """NO MORE WAR! Remembrance Resistance,"" Arcata, CA" "Humoldt State Univ. Teach-in, Apr. 27-30 Date: Fri, 22 Apr 2005 13:23:03 -0700 On 30th anniversary of the end of the U.S. War against Viet Nam, Cambodia, and Laos, and 35th anniversary of the Kent State shootings ------ From Wednesday, April 27-Sat., Apr. 30, students and academic departments at Humboldt State University, Arcata, CA, in conjunction with Humboldt Bay Veterans For Peace will be sponsoring ""NO MORE WAR! Remembrance Resistance,"" a series of workshops and presentations for students and community members alike. Preserving historic memory is critical if we are to possess vital frames of reference for critiquing contemporary policies that continue to repeat sickening patterns. Guest presenters for the 4 days includes Camilo Mejia, first Iraq War II vet to publicly refuse a second deployment to Iraq for which he served nearly a year in prison; Tim Goodrich, co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against the War; Charlie Liteky, Congr Medal of Honor recipient from Viet Nam, who later renounced his Medal in protest of Reagan's terrorist policies in Central America, and who served as an eyewitness to the US invasion of Iraq in 2003; Mike Hastie, a Viet Nam combat medic who travels with his photo essay, ""Lying Is the Most Powerful Weapon In War;"" Jack Ryan, ex-FBI counterterrorism agent who was fired after 22 years for refusing to investigate nonviolent activists as ""domesatic terrorist suspects,"" two of whom were Liteky and Brian Willson; Joe Lewis and Jim Russell, two of the nine surviving woundees of the May 4, 1970 Kent State massacre; and Brian Willson, Viet Nam vet, longtime activist, and CA contact for VVAW. [Update Member Info <http://ezinedirector.com/subscriber/member_profile/?skid=29347232> ]"
20050427 Northampton Rally: Save the Filibuster! "Emergency rally to stop the judicial takeover at 4:30 p.m., Northampton City Hall. See http://www.northamptoncommittee.org for details. In conjuction with nationwide rallies tracked by http://moveonpac.org."
20050426 "Great Barrington. Counter Recruitment; Conscientious Objection; and GI Advocacy," "4/26, Tuesday HELPING PEOPLE MAKE CHOICES 9am-4pm (check-in at 8:30am), East Mountain Retreat Center (corner of Rt 23 & Lake Buel Road), Great Barrington. Counter Recruitment; Conscientious Objection; and GI Advocacy. This program conducted by Robert Dove and Attorney Neil Berman of the GI Rights Hotline and American Friends Service Committee will guide participants through the regulations regarding military service in order to help people understand their options. Limited to 25 people. Info, ride from WMass: Jo Comerford, 584-8975, afsc@crocker.com To register: East Mountain Retreat Center, c/o Rev Lois Rose, 8 Lake Buel Rd, Great Barrington MA 01230; 528-6617; emrc@bcn.net."
20050426 "Devorah Brous, Israeli eco-builder and peace activist" """Sustainable Community Action for land and people in Israel/Palestine"" Devorah Brous, Director of Bustan, a Jewish/Arab partnership promoting social & environmental justice. Reception after talk. Borwsing Room, Neilson Library, Smith College, Northampton"
20050425 "COLONEL ANN WRIGHT, Amherst College" "4/25, Monday COLONEL ANN WRIGHT Evening time & room TBA, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. After a career as a highly decorated Army Airborne officer, Wright served as a foreign diplomat in the State Dept. She resigned as Deputy Chief of Mission in March 2003 in protest of US policies towards Iraq, the Middle East, and N Korea. Info: vetsed@crocker.com"
20050425 "CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE SERIES, U-Mass, Amherst" "4/25, Monday CLIMATE CHANGE LECTURE SERIES 3:30pm, Bernie Dallas Room, Goodell Bldg, UMass Amherst. ""Rapid Climate Change in the Earth System: Past, Present, and Future"" by Dr Lonnie Thompson, Prof of Geological Sciences and Byrd Polar Research Center, Ohio State U. Public reception follows each public lecture. Info: Jane Wrisley, the Environmental Institute, 545-2842, tei@tei.umass.edu, http://www.umass.edu/tei Homework on Climate change from Brookline PeaceWorks and MIT Students for Global Sustainability: On Friday, April 22 these groups hosted Ross Gelbspan the Pulitzer prize winning author of best selling books on climate change, The Heat is On and the recent book Boiling Point Visit his site for more information and suggested solutions to the climate change problem. See <http://heatisonline.org> or <http://www.heatisonline.org/contentserver/objecthandlers/index.cfm?id=5110&method=full> to sign the People's Ratification of the Kyoto Treaty. ""The People's Ratification is a nationwide petition drive designed to give thousands of citizens a chance to respond in a way that we now cannot. We are telling our local officials, our nation's leaders and the international community that we do not go along with the Washington party line. We want to set a good example and be responsible stewards. We care deeply about the future viability of the planet. And, we are ready to commit ourselves to a clean energy future."" Signed on-line by more than 14,000 people so far."
20050424 "Amherst Earth Day, on the Common, Please confirm" "4/24, Sunday AMHERST EARTH DAY 2005 11am-6pm, Amherst Common. People getting together and working to protect our Earth. Educational and festive: an alternative transportation parade, speakers, music, a silent auction, vegetarian food, information tables, voter registration drive and information campaign, and more! Info, to register as an exhibitor or vendor: Angie, 559-5496, earthday@amherstearthday.org, http://amherstearthday.org/register.html"
20050423 "GLOBAL GOVERNANCE SYMPOSIUM, Hampshire College" "Symposium on Approches to Global Governance, continues Saturday, 8:30am-4:00pm West Lecture Hall of Franklin Patterson Hall. Free and Open to the Public. Info: PAWSS 413-559-5367, pawss@hampshire.edu"
20050423 "Earth Day Sympsium, all day, Ashfield, MA" "4/23, Saturday, Earth Day Symposium with Bill McKibbon, Ashfield. A wonderful day-long event with a spiritual attitude toward the sciences that can help us achieve sustainability. Organized by Preston Browning and friends. There's seating for 200 at the Ashfield Church. Route 116 to Ashfield. Workshops for depth, and plenty of inspiration. Come! You'll find it."
20050422 Rethinking Global Governance As If People Mattered - Hampshire College "You are invited: Canada's former Foreign Minister, Lloyd Axworthy, one of the architects of the Landmines Treaty and the International Criminal Court, will speak at Hampshire College, THIS FRIDAY, 8 PM. in Franklin Patterson Hall, West Lecture Hall. Now president of the University of Winnipeg, Dr. Axworthy will speak on Rethinking Global Governance As If People Mattered. Sponsored by the Five College Program in Peace and World Security Studies (PAWSS) This is the keynote speech for a day-long symposium on New Paths to Global Governance, Saturday April 23, 9:00 AM to 4 PM. The symposium will include talks by: Vincent Ferraro (Mount Holyoke) on the history of global governance; James Der Derian (Brown) on international security; Michael Klare (Hampshire) on resource scarcity; Dennis Pirages (U-Maryland) on global epidemics; Laura Reed (Harvard) on nuclear proliferation; Richard Rotberg (Harvard) on failed states; Greg White (Smith) on global migrations. The symposium is also in the West Lecture Hall of Franklin Patterson, and is open to the general public. All are invited. For information, call PAWSS, 559-5367 Please tell friends!!!"
20050418 "State of (Debate in) the Movement: Fundraiser/Event Mon., 4/18" "State of (Debate in) the Movement: Anti-war, global justice, socialist theory/praxis, reproductive rights, labor/immigrants rights Monday, April 18th 6-8pm: Event/Fundraiser at the Media Education Foundation 8pm: Refreshments/Socializing at Woodstar Cafe 60 Masonic Street (Old Fire Station) Northampton, Massachusetts 01060 Phone: (800) 897-0089 or (413) 584-8500 *Liza Featherstone (Brecht Forum/author) and Max Uhlenbeck (Left Turn) discuss activistism in the US *Sangeeta Kamat debates Christophe Aguiton on strategy, neoliberalism, NGOs, and the World Social Forum *Lincoln Van Sluytman (Brecht Forum/Institute for Social Ecology) debates Rick Wolff (Rethinking Marxism) *Eesha Pandit (Civil Liberties and Public Policy Program) and Stephanie Luce (Solidarity) discuss the marginalized militancy of women of color and rank and file workers. This event is a fundraiser for the NYC-based Brecht Forum, a socialist education project founded in 1975."
20050415 Tax Day Actions - Western Mass "April 15 (Tax Day) -- A Call To Action Our taxes fund war when they should fund childcare,affordable housing, jobs, education and health care. Join us on tax day (Friday, April 15): be a living illustration of the cost of war -- economic and human -- to our local communities, the US military and the people of Iraq. Come together as a united and strong community. 8:15am (gather) Action: 8:30am to 9:15am Federal Building 1550 Main Street, Springfield ""Die-in"" (dramatization), speakers, music The time is now. Congress is continuing to approve more money for unending war. Using our bodies and voices we will demand a reprioritization of federal spending and will focus attention on the devastating consequences of diverting our tax dollars to war-making. JOIN US. EVERY BODY IS NEEDED. **** TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION: If you can car pool, please do so. Directions available from AFSC. We have 120 (round-trip) bus seats available. BUSES ARE FREE. Donations welcome. Reservations required: call AFSC 413.584.8975 Bus #1: Haigis Mall horseshoe, UMass (7:30am), downtown Amherst at Peter Pan (7:40am), Mi Plaza Restaurant, 325 Main St, Holyoke (8:10am) Bus #2: John M. Greene Hall, Smith College (7:30am), Arise for Social Justice, 94 Rifle Street, Springfield (8:10am) There are many tax day events to choose from. Traprock will be in front of Greenfield's Market (beginning in the morning) and Arise will be at the Springfield post office in the afternoon. The Global Women's History Project is also offering a weekend-long conference at Westfield State College...lots to do. Jo Comerford American Friends Service Committee, Western Massachusetts"
20050414 "Our Bodies, Our Class: How do we incorporate class?" In this workshop we'll look at attitudes we have about our bodies based in our class upbringing and our culture's messages about class and bodies. We will explore how we use our bodies to make money and to communicate our class. We will look at the knowledge our bodies hold about class.
20050414 "Our Bodies, Our Class: How do we incorporate class?" In this workshop we'll look at attitudes we have about our bodies based in our class upbringing and our culture's messages about class and bodies. We will explore how we use our bodies to make money and to communicate our class. We will look at the knowledge our bodies hold about class.
20050414 APRIL 14 PUBLIC HEARING ON NUCLEAR WASTE 6:00 PM BRATTLEBORO UNION HIGH SCHO "APRIL 14 PUBLIC HEARING ON NUCLEAR WASTE 6:00 PM BRATTLEBORO UNION HIGH SCHOOL Entergy has submitted proposed legislation to the Vermont Legislature that would allow for up to 12 dry cask storage containers to be filled with high level nuclear waste and set on a concrete pad on the banks of the Connecticut River. Although called temporary there is every indication that this will turn into a permanent nuclear dump site, eventually housing hundreds of tons of the deadliest nuclear poison known to man. In order to get public feedback on Entergys proposal, the Vermont legislature is hosting a public hearing on April 14 at 6:00 PM. It will take place at Brattleboro Union High School Gymnasium on Fairground Road (just off Interstate 91 exit 1 in Vermont). The public hearing format will allow for each member of the public to speak for up to two minutes. Please make every effort to attend this hearing. If you cannot attend, however, comments can be mailed to the Joint Committee on Natural Resources and Energy at 115 State Street, Drawer 33, Montpelier, VT 05633. Comments from citizens outside Windham County especially needed."
20050413 Preparing for Constructive Dialogue "Preparing for Constructive Dialogue Whether dialogues flounder or fulfill their transformative potential often hinges on events that occur before participants sit down together. This workshop examines the vital role the exploratory, contracting, and collaborative design phases play in influencing the course of conversations. When used before the first meeting, between sessions, or within caucus, PCP-style interviews between practitioners and participants can make it possible for people in chronic conflict to engage in constructive conversations."
20050413 Preparing for Constructive Dialogue "Preparing for Constructive Dialogue Whether dialogues flounder or fulfill their transformative potential often hinges on events that occur before participants sit down together. This workshop examines the vital role the exploratory, contracting, and collaborative design phases play in influencing the course of conversations. When used before the first meeting, between sessions, or within caucus, PCP-style interviews between practitioners and participants can make it possible for people in chronic conflict to engage in constructive conversations."
20050412 John Perkins lecture "John Perkins, author of the bestseller ""Confessions of an Economic Hit Man"" will speak on Tuesday, April 12 @ 7 pm in Weinstein Auditorium of Wright Hall at Smith College. Based on his personal experience as an economist working in cooperation with the World Bank and the U.S. government, John will recount the inside story of how America built an Empire on Third World debt. The event is sponsored by the Five College Community and is free and open to the public."
20050412 John Perkins lecture "John Perkins, author of the bestseller ""Confessions of an Economic Hit Man"" will speak on Tuesday, April 12 @ 7 pm in Weinstein Auditorium of Wright Hall at Smith College. Based on his personal experience as an economist working in cooperation with the World Bank and the U.S. government, John will recount the inside story of how America built an Empire on Third World debt. The event is sponsored by the Five College Community and is free and open to the public."
20050412 John Perkins lecture "John Perkins, author of the bestseller ""Confessions of an Economic Hit Man"" will speak on Tuesday, April 12 @ 7 pm in Weinstein Auditorium of Wright Hall at Smith College. Based on his personal experience as an economist working in cooperation with the World Bank and the U.S. government, John will recount the inside story of how America built an Empire on Third World debt. The event is sponsored by the Five College Community and is free and open to the public."
20050412 ReThinking Energy - Part 3 "7:00 p.m. Roundtable Discussion on ""Renewable Energy and Alternatives to Oil. Panelists will talk about various efforts they are involved in around energy issues. At Bruce's Browser in Athol (www.brucesbrowser.com). Mor info. - email plarson24@hotmail.com"
20050409 "Spring Resurgence Indymedia, Amherst" "On Saturday, April 9th from 1-3pm upstairs in the Jones Library on Amity Street in Amherst there will be a Spring Resurgence Gathering to reinvigorate the WMass IMC team. Free Spring tonic will be served along with a generous portion of revolutionary regeneration and, hopefully, inspiration. It's time to ramp up the action at WMass Indymedia. We need more outreach to the community, more reporting & commentary, more media uploads. In the face of far-right repression and continuing consolidation and dumbing-down by the corporate media, movements like Indymedia are all the more important. WE NEED YOUR INPUT. d.o. *************************************** ""I hold it that a little rebellion now and then is a good thing, and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical world."" - Thomas Jefferson ***************************************"
20050408 Michael Parenti - Hampshire College "Michael Parenti ""Democracy Vs. the Bush Agenda"" Friday, April 8th at 7pm Main Lecture Hall, Franklin Patterson Hall Hampshire College ""There is a dirty little secret in America. It is not race or even sex; it is class. In this modern age, many formerly taboo subjects are now open to public purview. Be it abortion, child abuse, gay rights, wife battering, rape, sexual harrassment, prurience in high places, or racial prejudice and hatred, such topics are now brandied about in the mass media- though rarely in a manner that does them justice. Not so with the subject of class. The expressions of class bigotry in our films and television, in our literature and textbooks, and in our institutional and daily lives remains largely unexplained, as do most of the more important realities of class experience. If the subject of class is introduced, it is usually dismissed as an outworn ""Marxist"" notion having no relevance to modern America and increasingly less relevance anywhere else in the world. -Michael Parenti"
20050406 "Debate on Occupation - St. Francis College, Brooklyn Heights" "Exiting Iraq: Can the Troops Leave Now? If not now when? Do you believe that U.S. troops are helping the Iraqi people build a new, democratic government? Or do you think Iraq can never have a stable government while our troops remain there? With over 1,500 U.S. troops and more than 17,000 Iraqi civilians dead, do you wonder whether the cost of staying is too high? Are you just not sure and wish you had better information to help you figure it out? Come hear the pros and cons of pulling out now, thoughtfully discussed by four experts at a free forum Wednesday, April 6, 2005 8:00 PM St. Francis College 180 Remsen Street, Brooklyn Heights (between Court & Clinton) Subways: 2,3,4,5, Borough Hall; M,N,R, Court St.; A,C,F, Jay St.-Borough Hall The panel members will present different points of view and respond to your questions: Anthony Arnove, an author, journalist, and activist based in Brooklyn, edited Iraq Under Siege: The Deadly Impact of Sanctions and War (South End Press) and Terrorism and War, a collection of interviews with Howard Zinn (Seven Stories Press). With Howard Zinn he co-edited Voices of a People's History of the United States (Seven Stories Press). His work has appeared in publications here and abroad. Carolyn Eisenberg, Co-Chair of Brooklyn Parents for Peace, is Professor of U.S. Foreign Policy at Hofstra University. Erik Gustafson, a veteran of the Gulf War, is founder and Executive Director of the Education for Peace in Iraq Center (EPIC), an organization dedicated to promoting policies that improve the lives of ordinary Iraqis. A recognized expert on Iraq and U.S. policy, he testifies at congressional briefings and policy forums and delivers lectures across North America. Alex Ryabov, a Brooklyn marine who served during the invasion of Iraq, is co-founder of Iraq Veterans Against the War."
20050405 "REEL WORLD FILM SERIES - Shelburne Falls, MA" THE AGRONOMIST THE MOVING PORTRAIT OF A RADIO JOURNALIST IN HAITI - RELATING HAITI'S TROUBLED HISTORY - AT ARMS LIBRARY BRIDGE ST. SHELBURNE FALLS
20050405 ReThinking Energy - Part 2 "Michael Klare, author of ""Blood and Oil"" will speak on Geopolitical consequences of American Dependence on Oil. At Bruce's Browser in Athol (www.brucesbrowser for directions). More info. - email plarson24@hotmail.com"
20050405 "Jimmy Massey at Antioch College, Keene, NH" "4/5 (Tues.) 11 am - 1:00 pm at Antioch New England Graduate School, 40 Avon Street, Keene, NH 03431-3552 Diane Kurinsky, contact person (dkurinsky@antiochne.edu, 603-357-3122)"
20050404 Jimmy Massey in Contoocook & Keene "Jimmy Massey, former US Marine Recruiter and Irag veteran speaks truth to power -- yours! 4/4 (Monday): daytime: Hopkinton High School, Contoocook, NH. AFSCs Nicki Gaines 603-224-2407, ngaines@afsc.org Hopkinton High School, 297 Park Ave Contoocook, NH 03229 (603) 746-4167 7 pm at Keene Unitarian Universalist Church, 69 Washington Street, Keene, NH. Co-sponsored by: Swing the Vote, contact: Rudy Perkins, rudyperkins@yahoo.com 978-249-0923 and Mothers & Others Uniting to Create a Non-violent & Just World For All Children <http://www.mothersuniting.org/> contact: Sue Hay, sue@mothersuniting.org 603-357-9413 posting created by Sunny Miller, Traprock, 413 773-7427"
20050401 "Jimmy Massey, former recruiter, Bellows Falls, VT" "4/1 (Fri.) 950-1130am Bellows Falls High School, VT, Rt. 5 South, Bellows Falls, VT 05101, (802) 463-3944. 1230-230pm Springfield High School, VT, 303 South Street, Springfield, VT 05156, Phone: (802) 885-8482 from. Ellen Kaye is the contact person (elkaye3@juno.com, 802-254-9098)"
20050331 "GEO/UAW 2322 MARCH FOR FAIR CONTRACT - FOR FAIR WAGES, FAIR HEALTH CARE, FAIR" "Thursday March 31 Noon, Student Union steps, UMass Amherst. Graduate employees at UMass Amherst have been bargaining for a new contract for over a year. UMass continues to propose real wage cuts, cuts to health care and exclusion of currently covered same-sex couples, and drastic increases in child care costs. If you thought UMass was the state school where working people and families could get an education and better their lives - think again! A typical grad family could be paying $5000 more next year for the same child care services; their health care costs could quadruple over the next three years. March to beat back the attack! Info: Jen, 545-0705, www.geouaw.org."
20050331 "Jimmy Massey, former military recruiter, at Greenfield Community College, GCC" "Jimmy Massey reveals the strategies of manipulation, and the lies he told as a US military recruiter targeting high school students. When the charade he was playing got to be too much for him he asked to be transferred and found himself in Iraq. What he witnessed there has not yet been prosecuted as a war crime. Come to your own conclusions; decide your next steps in our collective search for life, liberty and happiness. 3/31 (Thurs.): 915am-330pm Greenfield Community College, MA, One College Drive Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301-9739 413-775-1000 Abbie Jenks is the contact person, 413-256-6386, ajenks0324@comcast.net Posted by Sunny Miller, 773-7427. Jimmy will speak to Peace Psychology and Women in History students, in the Main Building on the GCC campus."
20050330 "MARCH 30 ENERGY FORUM 7PM NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY NORWICH, VT" "MARCH 30 ENERGY FORUM 7PM NORWICH PUBLIC LIBRARY NORWICH, VT A public panel discussion co-sponsored by New England Coalition, Vermont Public Interest Research Group (VPIRG), and Sustainable Energy Resource Group (SERG). Panelists will include: Rep. Jim Masland: vice-chair of the Natural Resources and Energy Committee; Raymond Shadis: Expert on Nuclear power and Staff Technical Advisor for the New England Coalition; Drew Hudson: VPIRG Field Director and co-author of 'Clean Energy for Vermont: A Plan Today for Tomorrow'; Bob Walker: Director of SERG and founder of numerous local town energy committees in the upper valley. When it comes to our energy, WHAT WILL WE CHOOSE? 70% of Vermont's power may go offline in the next 11 years as contracts and licenses at Vermont Yankee and Hydro Quebec expire. Will we fill that looming gap with clean, in-state renewable power and efficiency, or will we increase our reliance on nuclear, fossil fuels and other dirty energy sources? Come to ask questions and learn more about the production, use, and regulation of energy in our state, and the role you can play in moving Vermont toweard a sustainable energy future."
20050330 International Conference on Space for Peace "Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space 13th Annual International Conference Full Spectrum Resistance: An International Space Organizing Conference April 30 - May 1, 2005 Join attendees from all around the globe at the conference on April 30 at Musicians Union Hall, 322 W. 48th Street, New York City On May 1st - International Rally for Nuclear Disarmament in Central Park Co-Sponsored by Abolition 2000 One key obstacle to global disarmament is U.S. determination to move the arms race into space. With U.S. efforts to create full spectrum dominance other nations are saying that they must maintain their existing nuclear forces, or develop new nuclear arsenals, as a deterrent to U.S. plans for control and domination via space technology. Keynote speaker Dr. Michio Kaku co-founder of the string theory and a leading candidate in the search for the 'theory of everything', Dr Kaku is a founding member of Global Network and had relatives living in Hiroshima at the time of the nuclear bombing. Registration fees based on sliding scale from $15-$60. Some housing available. For more information or to register contact Global Network at 207-729-0517 or globalnet@mindspring.com or www.space4peace.org"
20050330 "Jimmy Massey at Holyoke Community College, 11:00 & Talking Drum, 6pm" "3/30 (Weds.): 11am-12 noon at Holyoke Community College, 303 Homestead Avenue, Holyoke, MA. Follow the signs that will be posted directing you to the room for the talk when you get to the college. Contact person is Susan Theberge reneandsusan@comcast.net 413-253-2161) 6:00 PM, The Talking Drum at El Mercado, 413 Main St., in Holyoke, MA Light refreshments served. Sponsored by: SAGE, Nuevo Esperanza, American Friends Service Committee, Veterans Education Project, Veterans for Peace, Arise for Social Justice, Mens Resource Center, Traprock Peace Center (Western MA), Interfaith Coalition for Peace and Justice, Swing the Vote. Questions: call Susan Theberge 413-253-2161 or email: reneandsusan@comcast.net Posted by Sunny Miller, Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427"
20050329 Re-Thinking Energy Series "Showing of ""End of Suburbia"" with discussion led by Don Campbell at Bruce's Browser, 1497 Main St. Athol. For more info. - Pat Larson at 978-544-7035 or plarson24@hotmail.com"
20050329 "Jimmy Massey at HS in Concord, NH" "Jimmy Massey, former US Marine Recriuter, visits Concord Senior High School, NH. AFSCs Nicki Gaines is contact person, 603-224-2407, ngaines@afsc.org Concord Senior High School, 170 Warren St, Concord, NH 03301, phone: (603) 225-0800 evening: OPEN Posting by Sunny Miller Traprock 413 773-7427"
20050328 26th Anniversary of the Three Mile Island Nuclear Accident. "Readings and comment at breakfast, lunch and dinner meetings on opposing increased risks at New England's oldest operating nuclear reactor, the Vernon reactor. Call for location and to co-sponsor, Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427. Date: Monday, March 28, 2005"
20050328 "Film ""An Act of Conscience"" - Old Chatham, NY" "Old Chatham Quaker Meeting Powell House 524 Pitt Hall Road Old Chatham, NY 12136-3410 NEWS RELEASE Contact: Bob Elmendorf 518-766-2992 March 8, 2005 Quakers showing An Act of Conscience in Old Chatham Old Chatham Quaker Meeting is showing An Act of Conscience Monday, March 28, 2005 at 6:30 PM at Powell House Quaker Conference and Retreat Center 524 Pitt Hall Road off County Route 13, Old Chatham NY. Randy Kehlerss and Betsy Corners 14 year refusal to pay federal taxes as a protest against war and military spending resulted in the seizure of their home by U.S. marshals and IRS agents. Narrated by actor Martin Sheen, this feature-length documentary chronicles the couples five-year struggle to nonviolently resist the seizure and selling of their home, in which they are joined by hundreds of supporters from across the country. Does it bother you that youre helping to pay for the war in Iraq? This video is free and open to the public. Light refreshments and a discussion will follow. For more information call 794-0259"
20050328 26th Anniversary of the Three Mile Island Reactor Accident "Lunch and dinner meetings on opposing increased risks at New England's oldest operating nuclear reactor, the Vernon reactor. Call for location and to co-sponsor, Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427."
20050328 "Former Marine, Jimmy Massey, Brattleboro, VT" "7:00pm-9pm, School for International Training (SIT) Brattleboro, VT. Join us to hear this former military recruiter speaking truth to power--yours! We'll be at the Rotch Building, Rm. 108/109. Talk and panel discussion. Aaron Luoma is contact person, organizing the tour for Jimmy, 802-257-1520, aaronluoma@yahoo.com Posting by Sunny Miller, Traprock, 413 773-7427"
20050326 Stop the Death Penalty and Jail Expansion "Stop the Death Penalty and Jail Expansion NORTHAMPTON, MA -- On March 26th at 6:30 p.m. in Lyman Hall at First Churches Northampton, 129 Main Street, there will be a public forum on the death penalty and the two new jails being built in Franklin and Hampden Counties. The evening will consist of a panel of four speakers followed by an open discussion. Hoping to bring capital punishment to Massachusetts, Gov. Mitt Romney is preparing to file a death penalty bill that would legalize state executions. This comes with the backdrop of Connecticut preparing to be the first state to execute a prisoner in New England in 45 years. Additionally two new jails, costing the state some 59 million dollars, are being planned for the Valley. In the past two years the state has lost over 34,000 jobs and many of our communities have faced budget crisis. Why is the state looking to build new jails - with more beds - while cities and towns alike have to make drastic cuts? Governor Romney may be trying to score political points with his tough on crime policies, but building more jails or resurrecting the death penalty does nothing for our communities struggling with real issues of unemployment, affordable housing, and cuts in public education. Come to a public forum and discussion to hear from activists working against the death penalty and jail construction. Panelists include: Shujaa Graham, an Exonerated death row inmate, former member of the Black Panther Party, and renowned anti-death penalty activist. Robert Meeropol, son of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg, executed in 1953, and the Executive Director of The Rosenberg Fund For Children. Robert is also a board member of Murder Victims Families for Human Rights. Russell Neufeld, Capital defense lawyer & Founder of the Legal Aid Society Capital Division. Holly Richardson, Springfield community organizer working with Out Now, a queer youth organization, Arise for Social Justice and the Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition to stop the new Chicopee Women's jail. This event will be sponsored by the following: International Socialist Organization of Western MA, American Friends Service Committee of Western MA, State Harm Reduction Coalition, Out Now, ACLU, Traprock Peace Center, Arise for Social Justice, Campaign to End the Death Penalty, MA Citizens Against the Death Penalty. This event is accessible and open to all. Donations are welcome. For more information call: AFSC, (413) 584-8975 END Jo Comerford American Friends Service Committee, Western Massachusetts 140 Pine Street, Room 10 Florence, Massachusetts 01062 413.584.8975 (W) 413.584.8987 (F) 413.695.6059 (C) afsc@crocker.com www.WesternMassAFSC.org"
20050325 "3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference - Sydney, Australia" "APISC 2005 Newsletter No. 2, December 17, 2004 3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference 25-28 March, 2005 Ashfield Boys High School, Sydney, Australia Organised by Green Left Weekly newspaper and website in association with Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific Contact: apisc2005@bigpond.com REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Registration is now open for APISC 2005. In fact, if you register before January 23, 2005 you can do so at discounted prices: High waged: AUD$100; Waged AUD$80; Unwaged AUD$50 and High School Students AUD$20. Cheques/Money Orders should be made out to APISC 2005 and sent to: APISC 2005, P.O. Box 458, Broadway 2007, Australia. Please include your name, organisation (if any), and field of activity and interests. Since we issued the first announcement a week ago we have had new people emailing in saying that they would be attending the conference from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the USA as well as Australia. Let's make this a huge gathering of activists for a different world and a different Australia! THURSDAY 24 MARCH. ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". On Thursday evening March 24, there will be a special APSIC 2005 public meeting: ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". The speaker will be Stan Goff, a member of the Military Fanilies Against the War campaign and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Bring Them Home Now movement in the U.S. Goff himself has been a US Special Forces soldier serving in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mogadishu, Somalia. Now he is a campaigner against U.S. military and foreign policy and an outstanding analyst of the politics of these polcies. He is a frequent contributor to Counterpunch magazine and the author of two books, Hideous Dream and Full Spectrum Disorder. He is now working on a third book, Sex and War about gender and the military. He has a website, http://home.igc.org/~sherrynstan/, but the best thing is to do a Google on ""Stan Goff"" to find his articles. For an example of one of Goff's recent and very inspiring speeches have a look at the website of the Bring Them Home Now! (BTHN) campaign. http://www.bringthemhomenow.org/ The BTHN! home page also features the resolution adopted by those present at the meeting where Goff spoke. Goff's powerful statement was interrupted repeatedly by applause. It lays out a clear orientation and a clear challenge to anti-war veterans and to the anti-war movement: ""Those troops are OUR armed forces, and we have to reclaim them no matter the cost."" In that sense it carries further the themes that retired Army Special Forces Master Sergeant Goff has been dealing with in his military columns (collected at http://www.freedomroad.org). The ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"" meeting will also be held at Ashfield Boys High School. There will be a separate ticket cost. Bookings will open in January. INITIAL INDONESIA and PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATION CONFIRMED The chairperson of the Indonesian National Front for Labor Struggles (FNPBI), Dita Sari and Zelly Ariane, the Secretary General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PRD) are now confirmed to attend the conference. We are also in contact with Acehnese and West Papuan groups in Indonesia and will let people know who is coming as soon as the names are confirmed. Acehnese and Papuan activists based in Australia have also been invited to speak. From the Philippines, Sonny Melencio of the Philippines Workers Party (PMP) and Reihana Mohideen of the Workers Solidarity Center (BMP) are confirmed. A representative of MAKABAYAN (Workers for Social Liberation), another progressive labor group in the Philippines, will also be attending. Speakers are confirmed from the following countries so far: South Korea, Indonesia, Aceh, West Papua, East Timor, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Turkey, Palestine, El Salvador, and more confirmations expected soon. A DIFFERENT AUSTRALIA IS POSSIBLE! Watch out for next issue of the APISC 2005 Newsletter in the new year for an update on APISC 2005's A DIFFERENT AUSTRALIA IS POSSIBLE! Stream of workshops and discussions throughout the conference. APSIC 2005 Website A conference website is now under construction and should be operating by January 22. It will be updated regularly with information about APISC 2005 plans. Check it out at http://www.apsc.net.au after January 22."
20050324 "3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference, 25-28 March" "3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference, 25-28 March, 2005 Ashfield Boys High School, Sydney, Australia Organised by Green Left Weekly newspaper and website in association with Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific Contact: apisc2005@bigpond.com THURSDAY 24 MARCH. ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". On Thursday evening March 24, there will be a special APSIC 2005 public meeting: ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". The speaker will be Stan Goff, a member of the Military Fanilies Against the War campaign and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Bring Them Home Now movement in the U.S. Goff himself has been a US Special Forces soldier serving in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mogadishu, Somalia. Now he is a campaigner against U.S. military and foreign policy and an outstanding analyst of the politics of these polcies. He is a frequent contributor to Counterpunch magazine and the author of two books, Hideous Dream and Full Spectrum Disorder. He is now working on a third book, Sex and War about gender and the military. He has a website, http://home.igc.org/~sherrynstan/, but the best thing is to do a Google on ""Stan Goff"" to find his articles. For Goff's recent speech http://www.bringthemhomenow.org/ The BTHN! home page also features the resolution adopted by those present at the meeting where Goff spoke. Goff's powerful statement was interrupted repeatedly by applause. It lays out a clear orientation and a clear challenge to anti-war veterans and to the anti-war movement: ""Those troops are OUR armed forces, and we have to reclaim them no matter the cost."" Goff's military columns http://www.freedomroad.org The ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"" meeting will also be held at Ashfield Boys High School. There will be a separate ticket cost. Bookings will open in January. REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Registration is now open for APISC 2005. Cheques/Money Orders should be made out to APISC 2005 and sent to: APISC 2005, P.O. Box 458, Broadway 2007, Australia. Please include your name, organisation (if any), and field of activity and interests. Since we issued the first announcement a week ago we have had new people emailing in saying that they would be attending the conference from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the USA as well as Australia. Let's make this a huge gathering of activists for a different world and a different Australia! INITIAL INDONESIA and PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATION CONFIRMED The chairperson of the Indonesian National Front for Labor Struggles (FNPBI), Dita Sari and Zelly Ariane, the Secretary General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PRD) are now confirmed to attend the conference. We are also in contact with Acehnese and West Papuan groups in Indonesia and will let people know who is coming as soon as the names are confirmed. Acehnese and Papuan activists based in Australia have also been invited to speak. From the Philippines, Sonny Melencio of the Philippines Workers Party (PMP) and Reihana Mohideen of the Workers Solidarity Center (BMP) are confirmed. A representative of MAKABAYAN (Workers for Social Liberation), another progressive labor group in the Philippines, will also be attending. Speakers are confirmed from South Korea, Indonesia, Aceh, West Papua, East Timor, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Turkey, Palestine, El Salvador, and more confirmations expected soon. A conference website is now under construction and should be operating by January 22. It will be updated regularly with information about APISC 2005 plans. Check it out at http://www.apsc.net.au"
20050322 REEL WORLD ARMS LIBRARY SHELBURNE FALLS WITH GOD ON OUR SIDE THE USE OF CHRISTIAN FUNDAMENTALISM BY BUSH TO EXPLOIT AND GAIN FAVOR FOR HIS POLICIES
20050321 "Talk on Afghanistan - Northampton, MA" """Interpreting Afghanistan and its relevance to Israel/Palestine""--a talk by Zalmai Yawar 7:15pm, Seelye Hall Room 109, Smith College, Rt 9, Northampton. A presentation by Zalmai Yawar, battle-front translator/interpreter for journalists from The Philadelphia Inquirer, The New York Times, Voice of America, and National Public Radio during the 2001-2003 ""War on Terror"" in Afghanistan. Followed by discussion. Info: Middle East Peace Coalition, mailto:feltondansky@rcn.com."
20050320 Vigil Holyoke Mall Vigil at North end of the Holyoke mall by Barnes & Noble to protest the Iraq war from 12 to 2 by the Waronoke Peace Action group from Westfield
20050320 Peace Jam on the Amherst Common "On Sunday, March 20th, there will be a Peace Jam on the Amherst Commons. This event, organized by Get Up Get Down of the Youth Action Coalition along with SAGE, will be in solidarity with local vigils, rallies, and demonstrations throughout the Pioneer Valley to protest the war in Iraq. Trivia games, activist speakers, counter-recruitment tables, and empowering music and poetry from Pioneer Valley artists will be featured. Activities will begin at 4, and people of all ages are welcome. For more information on this event or the organizing groups, please contact Casey Shanahan at cshanahan@tmo.blackberry.net."
20050320 Leafletting at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade "MARCH 20: SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR ACTIONS Leafletting at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade Meet at Holyoke Community College at 11:00 a.m. and carpool into Holyoke Center. Contact Darcy (coordinator) for more information: darks1@earthlink.net (James York has prepared a flyer, which we will copy. It will also be available on line at www.WesternMassAFSC.org) Darcys Directions to HCC: From I 91 take Exit 16 (Rt. 202, Holyoke) At the bottom of the ramp take a LEFT (if traveling from the south) or RIGHT (if traveling from the north) onto CHERRY ST. At the traffic light (just a few hundred yards) take a LEFT onto HOMESTEAD AVE. Go less than a mile; HCC entrance is on the RIGHT Go in the main entrance and take a LEFT Go down the hill a short distance and take the first RIGHT into the parking lot. Meet by the Salvation Army pick-up box."
20050320 Come Together: A Community Event "Candlelight vigil in Northampton on the 2nd anniversary of the invasion of Iraq. Gather at King & Main, or anywhere along Main Street. Refreshments afterwards indoors at Edwards Church. See www.northamptoncommittee.org for details."
20050319 """Shocking and Awful"" Short Film Marathon" "We are showing all 13 segments of ""Shocking and Awful"". Each program concerns a different aspect of the war and occupation. See our web site for details, http://www.northamptoncommittee.org, including a link to the series' web site. We will show groups of 3 films starting at 1, 3, 5, and 7."
20050319 NYC Antiwar Demo "Sat., March 19, 2005 Labor Says: U.S. Out of Iraq! Bring the Troops Home Now! End War & Occupation in Palestine, Afghanistan, Around the World! Fund Jobs, Health Care & Schools Not War! Fight Racism Defend Immigrant, Civil & Labor Rights! *NYC 10 a.m.: Marcus Garvey Park (124 St. & 5 Ave.) March to 125 St. Military Recruiting Station and Central Park. 12 Noon: Central Parks East Meadow ( 97 St. & 5 Ave.) Details: http://troopsoutnow.org/, 212-633-6646. (Labor continent location TBA) *Fayetteville, NC Home of Fort Bragg, 82nd Airborne, Special Forces. Details: www.NCpeacejustice.org Issued by: NYC Labor Against the War (NYCLAW), nyclaw@comcast.net, 917.282.0139"
20050319 Hartford Connecticut March and Rally: End the War in Iraq March and Rally: End the War in Iraq Location to be determined. http://www.tariffville.org/ccpj/ Sponsored by Conecticut United For Peace and AFSC - Hartford
20050319 "Hartford, CT: March and Rally: End the War in Iraq" March and Rally: End the War in Iraq Exact Location to be Determined http://www.tariffville.org/ccpj/ Sponsored by Conecticut United For Peace and AFSC - Hartford
20050319 WMass protesting at NYC - Comprehensive Information "MARCH 19 Northeast regional antiwar protest * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * WMass. BUS TRANSPORTATION to NEXT SATURDAY's NYC antiwar rally Anyone who wants to travel to NYC with us should contact WMass M19 mobilization coordinator Catherine Donaghy immediately at 413-587-0059 or email wmassiac@hotmail.com and type ""M19 BUS"" in the subject line. BUS TICKETS cost $20 per seat; we're asking for an additional $5 solidarity donation to help subsidize seats for low income people and to defray the costs of this mobilization. All those who can afford a $25 solidarity ticket are urged to purchase one or more. Make your check or money order payable to Western Mass. ANSWER and mail it to us at Post Office Box 2733, Springfield, MA 01101. Please make sure your name, mailing address and telephone number are listed on your check or money order. If you are purchasing multiple tickets (or one for someone other than yourself) please provide the names of these ticket holders. Write ""M19 bus ticket(s)"" on the memo line of your check or money order. BUS DEPARTURE & RETURN SCHEDULE: Bus(es) will leave Northampton on Saturday, March 19 at 6:00AM from the parking lot behind Thorne's Marketplace, along with a 6:25AM passenger pick up at the main gate of Springfield Technical Community College. We plan to return to Western Mass. by 9:00PM (same day). Additional details TBA. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO GO BUT WANT TO HELP BUILD THE MARCH 19 NYC PROTEST: Please make a donation to subsidize bus seating for others and help defray the costs of this important mobilization. Be certain to write ""DONATION: M19 FUND"" on the memo line of your check or money order. We have already received requests for financial assistance from more than 30 people (mainly youth), most of whom have never attended a mass out-of-town protest before. Please make your check or money order payable to Western Mass. ANSWER and mail it to us at Post Office Box 2733, Springfield, MA 01101. FOR MORE INFO: Call Catherine at 413-587-0059 and let her know you want bus seating, or email wmassiac@hotmail.com For schedule of NYC March 19 events, logistics, speakers and more, visit http://www.troopsoutnow.org OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO: Call your friends (word of mouth is the most effective way of mobilizing others) and email your personal lists. Get the word out at your job or school about M19: talk to your fellow workers or students. And don't forget people in your neighborhood. Ask them to help build the M19 regional antiwar protest, part of a Global Day of Mass Action. Put up posters and distribute flyers - phone Catherine at 413-587-0059 or email wmassiac@hotmail.com to request M19 promotional materials. ---------------------------- Western Massachusetts INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER 413-896-5219 wmassiac@hotmail.com http://www.iacenter.org http://www.troopsoutnow.org ---------------------------- Founded in 1992 by former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark, the INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER is an initiator of the ANSWER Coalition. For announcements of upcoming IAC/OUT NOW! area events, join our low-volume listserv by clicking wmassanswer-subscribe@yahoogroups.com, send the pop-up email to yahoogroups, and reply to their verification notice."
20050319 2005 Spencer Peace Symposium dawn-to-dusk silent vigil for peace; peace walk; prayers for the war dead
20050318 """The Power of Nightmares"", part II" Northampton Committee Friday movie. See http://www.northamptoncommittee.org for details. This is a must-see from BBC.
20050318 Counter-Recruitment Action - South Hadley "South Hadley - Corner of Rts. 116 and 33, contact Peggy Anderson, m.anderson@the-spa.com or Judith Ellenburg, jellenbu@MtHolyoke.edu"
20050318 "MARCH 18: ACTIONS AT THREE RECRUITMENT OFFICES, 2PM TO 6PM" "MARCH 18: ACTIONS AT THREE RECRUITMENT OFFICES, 2PM TO 6PM Note: each of the local organizing collectives are making their own plans for their locations. Please be in contact with them directly. As of now we will not have speakers at the vigils. A NONVIOLENT ACTION At The RECRUITMENT OFFICES 1550 Main Street (Federal Building) Springfield, MA 01103 Friday, March 18, 2005 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information please contact Arise for Social Justice, [413] 734-4948 South Hadley - Corner of Rts. 116 and 33, contact Peggy Anderson, m.anderson@the-spa.com or Judith Ellenburg, jellenbu@MtHolyoke.edu Greenfield - 2-6 pm; 41 Federal Street, Mary Siano, Sandra Boston coming, info AFSC, 413.584.8975 / afsc@crocker.com Who's coming? Lots of folks are coming forward. More are needed. Bring signs: Bring the Troops Home, College Not Combat, Books Not Bombs, Tell the Truth to Our Children Peacekeepers, folks from HCC, MREN, Mt. Toby Friends and others are spreading themselves out throughout the valley. Materials Darcy Sweeny is making a _ page flyer to hand out. Darcy, can you email it to Michael (for Springfield, michael@ariseforsocialjustice.org) and Joan (for South Hadley, odysseyjeg@aol.com)? Can you also email it to Roger Conant (conant@ecs.umass.edu) for the website? AFSC can also make copies. Michael and Joan please be in touch if you need us to get you copies. Joan, I am sending you CR material originals today."
20050318 Army Counter-Recruitement Action - Federal St. Greenfield Greenfield - Beginning at 2pm: Vigil at 41 Federal Street at Army recruiting office (may merge with 91 Main Street vigil) 4 to 5:30pm: Vigil at 91 Main Street on street outside Marines/Air Force recruiting office (2nd Floor)
20050318 "Marines/Air Force Recruitment protest - Main Street, Greenfield, MA" "FROM ERIC CHESTER A protest and picket will be held this Friday, March 18, at the Marines/Air Force recruiting office at 91 Main Street in Greenfield from 4-5:30. Bring signs, if you can. BRING THE TROOPS HOME FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN NOW"
20050318 Counter-Recruitment Action - Springfield "A NONVIOLENT ACTION At The RECRUITMENT OFFICES 1550 Main Street (Federal Building) Springfield, MA 01103 Friday, March 18, 2005 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. For more information please contact Arise for Social Justice, [413] 734-4948"
20050316 "IRAN: VEILED APPEARANCES - Shelburne Falls, MA" REEL WORLD FILM SERIES CONTINUES AT ARMS LIBRARY BRIDGE ST. SHELBURNE FALLS
20050313 2005 Spencer Peace Symposium inter-faith prayer service for peace
20050313 "The Impact of the War in Sudan on Women & Children, Northampton" """Children of Darfur: Surviving Genocide,"" An Exhibit of Drawings from Sudanese Children, Panel Discussion, 2 p.m.Sun., Mar. 13, 1-5 p.m. : ""The Impact of the War in Sudan on Women and Children;"" reception follows. Donations welcome. Media Education Foundation, Community Room, 60 Masonic St., Northampton; contact AFSC, 584-8975. *************************** Also WEd. - Sat., Mar. 16 - Mar. 19, 1 -5 p.m. and mornings by arrangement for schools, Grace Church's Community Room, Amherst; contact Amnesty International, 548-9522."
20050312 """Children of Darfur"" Art Exchange & Dancing, Northamptono" """Children of Darfur: Surviving Genocide,"" An Exhibit of Drawings from Sudanese Children, Sat., Mar. 12, 1-5 p.m.: Children's Day with Art Exchange and Sudanese dancing. Also Panel Discussion, 2 p.m.Sun., Mar. 13, 1-5 p.m. : ""The Impact of the War in Sudan on Women and Children;"" reception follows. Donations welcome. Media Education Foundation, Community Room, 60 Masonic St., Northampton; contact AFSC, 584-8975. *************************** Also WEd. - Sat., Mar. 16 - Mar. 19, 1 -5 p.m. and mornings by arrangement for schools, Grace Church's Community Room, Amherst; contact Amnesty International, 548-9522."
20050311 """The Power of Nightmares""" Northampton Committee Friday movie. See http://www.northamptoncommittee.org for details. This is a must-see from BBC.
20050311 "Film - UMASS - Who's Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies & Global Economics" "In Celebration of International Women's Week the Progressive Cinema Series Presents: Who's Counting: Marilyn Waring on Sex, Lies & Global Economics Friday March 11th Screening at 7pm, SOM 137 - Free and Open to All Called a 21st Century Visionary, Marilyn Waring is the foremost spokesperson for global feminist economics, and her ideas offer new avenues of approach for political action. With irony and intelligence Marilyn Waring demystifies the language of economics by defining it as a value system in which all goods and activities are related only to their monetary value and monetary exchange with the result that unpaid work, usually done by women, is unrecognized and activities that may be environmentally and socially hazardous are regarded as productive. Winner of over 15 International Awards, this is a rare opportunity to see this truly amazing film. ""Will forever change your perception of justice, economics... Watch this film."" Gloria Steinem MORE INFO >> www.people.umass.edu/geo/pcs.html"
20050308 "REEL WORLD FILM SERIES - Shelburne Falls, MA" Drowned Out - India's struggle with poverty compunded by globilization - displacing thousands to build dams for corporate interests AT ARMS LIBRARY BRIDGE ST. SHELBURNE FALLS
20050307 "REEL WORLD FILM SERIES - Shelburne Falls, MA" THIS IS WHAT FREE TRADE LOOKS LIKE - DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST WTO GATHERING IN CANCUN & WHY THIRD WORLD NATIONS WALKED OUT - AT ARMS LIBRARY BRIDGE ST. SHELBURNE FALLS
20050307 "Robert J. Lifton - Psychology, War and Peace - UMASS, Amherst" "Email contact- Nancy Swyers, 575 Bridge Rd-Unit 10-6, Florence, MA, 585-0356 or reply email Event contact-Ilana Shapiro PhD., Dept. of Psychology, 577-0492 As an inaugural event for the new doctoral program in the Department of Psychology at the University of Massachusetts, The psychology of peace and the prevention of violence, Robert J. Lifton, pioneering psychiatrist, scholar and National Book Award winning author will speak at 4.pm., March 7, in Memorial Hall at UMASS. The title of his talk is Psychology, war and peace: Americas struggles with violence. Brief introductory remarks by chancellor John Lombardi and program director Ervin Staub. Reception to follow at 5:30"
20050305 Basic Mediation Training "The Mediation & Training Collaborative is offering a 34-hour Basic Mediation Training beginning March 5 in Northampton. This highly interactive, practice-based training is open to all individuals who wish to increase their ability to help others deal with conflict. Call 413-774-7469 for more information;"
20050305 Explore Nonviolent Defense "FEEL A DRAFT? Considering Conscientious Objection? How do you defend your town, your country? Notice that your rights are already threatened? Explore Nonviolent Defense. On Saturday afternoon, March 5 Traprock sponsors an exploration of some of 199 methods used to thwart aggression and oppression, and assert democratic control and human rights. Explore your options in role plays, cultural forms & information sharing. This 3-hour workshop is open to teens & adults. This workshop is particularly relevant for registrants who are 18, 19 & 20 & for draft counselors. Please bring one news item, story or poem about the power of nonviolent action. Pizza, soup & printed materials will be provided. Send $12 to the address above, or request a work-study scholarship. Please include your address, phone number, and email as available. A Franklin County, MA. location will be announced according to the number registered by February 18. Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427. SHARE THE POWER OF NONVIOLENCE."
20050304 Northampton Committee Movie """The Gate of Heavenly Peace"", Part II Details at http://www.northamptoncommittee.org"
20050303 "Hearing on Nuclear Waste, 6pm, Brattleboro" "The hearing on dry cask storage of nuclear waste before the Windham Regional Commission will take place on Thursday, March 3, at 6:00 p.m. in the Brattleboro Retreat Conference Center. VY representatives will make a brief presentation, after which public comments will be received. Individuals time may be limited, depending on attendance and time available. Written comments will be received at the WRC office or at wrc@sover.net until the close of business on March 4."
20050302 Re-Thinking Energy Series """End of Suburbia"" film showing with Discussion led by Don Campbell at Bruce's Brower, 1497 Main St., Athol, MA. Free. Contact plarson24@hotmail.com"
20050225 Northampton Committee Movie """The Gate of Heavenly Peace"" Part I Details at http://www.northamptoncommittee.org"
20050222 Talk: War on Drugs: Elaine Bartlett and Tara Andews "Elaine Bartlett, drug policy activist and the subject of the book LIFE ON THE OUTSIDE: THE PRISON ODYSSEY OF ELAINE BARTLETT and Tara Andrews, lawyer and Director of the Maryland Justice Coalition will speak at the University of Massachusetts Amherst at the Student Union Ballroom (SUB) on Tuesday, February 22nd, 2005 at 7 PM. The event is sponsored by University of Massachusetts organizations including the Black Student Union (BSU), the ALANA Support Programs and Cultural Centers, WMUA, the Student Activities Center and community based organizations including the Drug Policy Forum of Massachusetts, The Real Cost of Prisons Project and the Community Alliance for Justice. For additional: 413-577-3791. Free and open to all."
20050219 Workshop: The Real Cost of the War on Drugs The Community Alliance for Justice and the Real Cost of Prisons Project sponsor a 3 hour workshop. Free. Participation by pre-registration only by 2-15-05. contact: lois@realcostofprisons.org
20050218 "DU Forum - Albany, NY" "A ""Depleted Uranium Weapons Forum"" will be held at Channing Hall, First Universalist Society, 405 Washington Ave, at 7:30 p.m. This event will feature an array of speakers including Dennis Kyne, Gulf War veteran and author of ""Support The Truth,"" Frank Houde, president of the local chapter of Veterans for Peace, and Tom Ellis, who has worked since 1982 for a cleanup of the former N.L. Industries factory in Colonie. The event is free but donations are accepted at the door. Sponsored by Social Responsibility Committee for the Unitarian Church, Community Concerned about N.L., Veterans for Peace, Peace Action, Women against War and others. For information contact, Depleted Uranium Weapons Network of the Hudson Mohawk Region, sheree@nycap.rr.com , CFerraro@hotmail.com , (518) 286-0359, (518) 463-0095."
20050218 Northampton Committee Movie """The Water Is Ours, Damn It!"" Details at www.northamptoncommittee.org"
20050217 "Dennis Kyne on Uranium Weapons - Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave, NY" "Dennis Kyne, will speak on the military use of depleted uranium in both Gulf Wars at the Peace and Justice Forum, Thursday, February 17, 7 to 9 P.M., at the Iroquois Indian Museum, Howes Cave. Titled ""Depleted Uranium: The Real Story of the Gulf Wars,"" Mr. Kyne s presentation will describe from personal experience his advance ""far forward"" with the 24th Infantry Division in Desert Storm and their encountering contaminated areas rendered dangerous through our militarys use of depleted uranium munitions. For information on the Peace and Justice Forum, call Katherine Hawkins at 287-1771. For directions to the Iroquois Indian Museum, call 296-8949. http://www.iroquoismuseum.org/"
20050216 Reel World Film Series UNCONSTITUTIONAL The War On Our Civil Liberties
20050216 "Dennis Kyne on Uranium Weapons - Bard College, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY" "Opening Night Event at Bard Campus Center: Wed. Feb.16, 7PM to 10:30PM Guest Speaker: Desert Storm Medic Sgt. Dennis Kyne- followed by Photo-Exhibit Viewing / Reception then Film contact sonia823@hotmail.com Directions to Bard College at http://www.bard.edu/campus/maps/pdfs/areamap.pdf"
20050216 Colombian Coca-Cola union president coming to UMass! "Javier Luis Correa is coming to UMass Amherst on Wednesday, February 16 at 7pm in the Cape Cod Lounge in the Student Union. Correa, president of SINALTRAINAL - the union that represents Coca-Cola bottlers in Colombia, will be in the Pioneer Valley to shed light on the role that educational institutions play in supporting Coca-Cola's human rights violations in Colombia and around the world. In Colombia, Coca-Cola unionists and their family members are kidnapped, tortured and murdered to increase profits. Last year, Colombian government officials provided documents describing Coca-Cola's criminal behavior to UMass officials, who went ahead and signed another exclusive contract with Coca-Cola. Having exhausted all legal avenues in Colombia, on July 22, 2003 an international boycott of Coca-Cola products was called by SINALTRAINAL (Colombian Food and Drink Workers' Union) and supported by the World Social Forum, the CUT and the CGTD (principle trade union federations in Colombia), and numerous social organizations around the world. ""We are doing this to save the lives of our members,"" declared Colombian union leader Javier Luis Correa. This is a free event - all are welcome. Sponsored by: Kick Coke Off campaign at UMass Amherst, United Students Against Sweatshops & the United Steelworkers of America Co-sponsors include: American Friends Service Committee, Greensboro Justice Fund, Radical Student Union, SAGE, Solidaridad Colombia, UMass Labor Center, Western MA Jobs with Justice"
20050215 Worldwide Vigil for Peace "Everywhere at sunset. Hundreds of communities internationally vigiled for peace on this date last year. The date - Feb. 15 - was the day that millions of people world wide had protested against war, and for peace, in 2003. If you out by 5PM, there will be good visibility for your signs and banners as people drive home,"
20050212 Benefit concert "Concert for tsunami relief. Karen Brandow and Charlie King, Wholesale Klezmer Band, Michael DiMartino and World Beat, Moonlight and Morning Star. Temple Israel, 27 Pierce St Greenfield $10 at World Eye"
20050209 Community Alliance for Justice Meeting: CAFJ is open to all concerned about mass incarceration in the U.S.
20050209 Meeting CAFJ is open to all concerned about mass incarceration in the Unied States
20050206 "WMass organizing meeting for 2nd anniversary of war - Holyoke, MA" "MOBILIZING PEACE ACTIONS FOR MARCH 20, THE ANNIVERSARY OF THE AMERICAN INVASION OF IRAQ An ad hoc group of local activists have agreed to Organize a massive local action on March 20 protesting the war and demanding action for peace. Discussion of what and where and how will begin on February 6 at 7 pm In Room 101 Shattuck Hall , Mount Holyoke College Questions Jean Grossholtz 413 533-5895 jgrossho@mtholyoke.edu TO GET TO SHATTUCK HALL Come to South Hadley Center- TOWN COMMON Across from the shopping center (Odyssey Books etc)IS A BIG CHURCH (First Congregational Church) Take Street on either side of church. Shattuck is second building from corner on your right. Come in door come Up one flight to 101. PLEASE JOIN US"
20050205 "UJP Strategy Conference, Northeastern University, Boston" "Save The Date for UJP Strategy Conference - Sat. Feb 5th The morning will analyse the landscape we are now working in and our movements place in it. The afternoon will discuss strategy proposals to end the Iraq war, agreeing on Ujps strategy by the end. We may also spend some time reviewing current UJP and looking at suggestions for new ones. For background articles and to schedule a discussions meeting for your group before the conference, contact mike or Vicky Steinitz (vicky.steinitz@umb.edu.) Send email to mikeprok@ziplink.net for additional information. Other Contact Information: Mike Prokosch - 617/282-3783. 9AM -4pm Northeastern University"
20050202 Georgetown International Environmental Law Review - DC "The Georgetown International Environmental Law Review cordially invites you to attend our 2005 symposium International Responses to the Environmental Consequences of War Wednesday, February 2, 2005 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Georgetown University Law Center Gewirz Hall, 12th Floor Events include: ۢ Assessment of environmental damages following conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan ۢ Panel: Response, assessment and remediation of environmental damages ۢ Panel: Accountability and liability: legal tools available to the international community ۢ Research workshop for upcoming journal articles addressing the symposium۪s theme. Speakers include: ۢ Pekka Haavisto, Chair, UNEP Post-Conflict Assessment Unit ۢ Julia Klee, Chief, Legal Services Branch--Environmental Claims, United Nations Compensation Commission ۢEdith Brown Weiss, Chair, World Bank Inspection Panel; Professor, Georgetown Law ۢ Jay Austin, Senior Attorney, Environmental Law Institute; Editor (with Carl Bruch), The Environmental Consequences of War: Legal, Economic, and Scientific Perspectives (Cambridge, 2000) ۢ Daniel J. Magraw, Jr., President, Center for International Environmental Law ۢ Mark Drumbl, Professor, Washington & Lee Law School ۢ William Bradford, Professor, Indiana University School of Law; specialist in International Law of War; Legal Adviser to the Central Criminal Court of Iraq ۢ More to be announced Symposium proceedings will appear in the Georgetown International Environmental Law Review (GIELR) 2005 Focus Issue. GIELR is published four times a year by students of the Georgetown University Law Center, serving the interests of international environmental legal practitioners and scholars. For more information, please contact: Telephone: Judith Wallace at 202-256-4914 Email: Kristen Hite at kah38@law.georgetown.edu Georgetown International Environmental Law Review Georgetown University Law Center 600 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20001 REGISTRATION FORM ************************************************************* The Georgetown International Environmental Law Review International Responses to the Environmental Consequences of War Wednesday, February 2, 2005, 9:00 AM 5:30 PM, Georgetown University Law Center ************************************************************** Please return this form via email to kah38@law.georgetown.edu by January 26, 2005. Name:____________________________ Affiliation:_______________________ Address:_____________________________________________________ Email:______________________________ Telephone (_____)________________ I would like to order the following: ____ Symposium registration fee (includes lunch): $20 if this form is received by January 26, 2005; $25 after January 26. ____ Annual subscription to the Georgetown International Environmental Law Review (GIELR): $40 (includes symposium proceedings). _____ Single issue order: GIELR 2005 Focus Issue (includes symposium proceedings): $17.50 Payment due at registration on the day of the symposium. Receipt of this form by GIELR secures your seat at the symposium on February 2. Send completed form to kah38@law.georgetown.edu Thank you! We look forward to your participation!"
20050201 Month of February - Photographs and Children_s Art from Baghdad - Northampton "Rasmiyah's Ring,: Photographs and Children_s Art from Baghdad, January 2004, will be in the Hosmer Gallery, at the Forbes Library, 20 West St., in Northampton, for the month of February. Hours: Mon 1-9, Tues 9-6, Wed 9-9, Thurs. 1-5, Fri & Sat 9-5. The Opening Reception is Saturday, Feb. 5 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. I will be giving a talk about the exhibit and about my trip to Baghdad last January-- 2004--on Wednesday, Feb 2 in the Coolidge Room at the Library. Downstairs, in the children's room--throughout the month of February-- children are invited to respond to the exhibit with pictures and drawings of their own. These will be included in the growing collection of children's art from Iraq and America. In addition, the Northampton Comm. to Stop the War in Iraq is showing the newly released movie: About Baghdad , a film directed by Sinan Antoon, Bassam Haddad, Maya Mikoashi, Suzy Salamy and Adam Shapiro, Produced by Incounter Productions:Friday, Feb. 4, 7:00 p.m.,Media Education Foundation,Masonic St., Northampton FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE EVENTS: HTTP://WWW.NORTHAMPTONCOMMITTEE.ORG The exhibit and related events are a project of the Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq"
20050130 IRAQ WAR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT "Sunday January 30 IRAQ WAR VETERANS & MILITARY FAMILIES SPEAK OUT 3-5pm, Faneuil Hall, Boston. Info: Labor for Justice and Peace, Joanie Parker, 617-510-1078, or Peter Knowlton, 774-264-0110. Check out www.mfso.org"
20050129 "Iraq War Veterans Tour - Coming to Your High School, Union, Town andFanueil" "Jan 29 - Feb 6 Iraq War Veterans Tour - Coming to Your High School, Union, Town andFanueil Hall Bush says:Bring em on...; Returning veterans are saying:Bring Them Home Now. On the 30th of January, there will be a hearing and speakout before members of the U.S. Congress by Iraq War veterans and military families.The veterans will also be making a tour in the North East from January 29 til Feb. 6th. For info see above contacts. Send email to john.r.harris@verizon.net for additional information. Other Contact Information: 617/230-9382. 3 to 5pm Fanueil Hall, Boston"
20050127 "Standing on the Shoulders of Harriet Tubman, Wellesley College: I am My Sister's" "Jan 27 Standing on the Shoulders of Harriet Tubman: I am My Sister's Keeper With Rev. Gloria E. White-Hammond, M.D. Since the summer of 2001, Rev. White-Hammond has made six trips to southern Sudan, helping to facilitate an elaborate underground railorad to return slaves from the north to their homes in the south. Free and open to the public. For more info visit www.wcwonline.org/n-womenofcourage.html or call 781-283-2500. 6 - 9 PM Jewett Auditorium, Wellesley College"
20050125 Labor Solidarity for UAW - Eastampton "Tuesday January 25 PICKET OUTSIDE THE NECfC JOB FAIR 4-7pm New England Center for Change Administration Office 203 East St, Easthampton Meet at the bike pathway. Dress warmly. The UAW Local 2322 negotiations committee needs our help to show management that the union is strong and will not be divided. NECfC employees deserve a fair contract with union security. Info: Nancy Fish, 800-682-0269, or Mandie Brouillette, 534-6536."
20050125 "Community Alliance for Justice Meeting - Northampton, MA" "Community Alliance for Justice Meeting: Please attend and forward this message Community Alliance for Justice Meeting Tuesday, January 25, 2005 7 PM Friends Meeting House 43 Center Street, 2nd Floor Northampton, MA Action Issues ? Tackling the challenges and realties of being released from prison and jail. ? Educating the community about incarceration in Hampshire County, Massachusetts and the U.S. CAFJ is open to all concerned about mass incarceration in the United States. We welcome all who are interested in creating social justice. Questions: Donald Perry at 413-522-5572 or lois@realcostofprisons.org"
20050124 Sherrill Hogen: Palestine/Israel talk "Palestine & Israel: Two Wings of a Wounded Bird: A talk with visual images by Sherrill Hogen, Olive Harvest volunteer with the International Women's Peace Service. Sponsored by Middle East Peace Coalition"
20050124 Ember Swift - Free Duo show at UMASS "Mon., January 24th @ UMASS in Amherst, MA 8:00pm /FREE! w/ Pamela Means Northeast Residence Hall For more info:413-545-1278 ALL AGES! ~DUO show~"
20050123 "Friendly Economics discussion series - Deerfield, MA" "January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, at noon or shortly afterward, at Traprock Peace Center. From Tom MacLean: Im proposing a four session discussion on an exploration of the notion of friendly economics, convening at Traprock Peace Center on January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd, at noon or shortly afterward. A lunch potluck might suit the occasion well and I suggest that the first gathering be that with a decision then to carry on or forego. Two plus hours may be time enough to bring up meaty ideas and have a round or two of sharing comment and feelings. This suggestion is an attempt on my part to carry on from a quite wonderfully insightful series of sharings some years ago, at the initiative of Joe and Terresina Havens and involved folk from Mt. Toby Meeting. Ive longed for years to resume those introspective searchings. Im attaching a piece by Bill Ellis, who headed TRANET in Maine for some years, and some thoughts about complexity, which deals with the psychology of change. There are numerous other resources that would serve our search and Ill have those at hand to review. Please let me hear of your interest an suggestions on the shape and content of our meeting. Either phone (773-7427 or 773-51880 or E.mail to me at tmacl_hdrs@yahoo.com would work well. I will be staying at Traprock during Sunnys sabbatical. Tom MacLean *********************************** Sunday, October 14, 2001 Reciprocity A book review by Bill Ellis ""THE FABLE OF LHOMO ECONOMICUS is destroyed by Dominique Temple and Mireille Chabal in: La Rciprocit et La Naissance des Valeurs Humaines (ditions LHarmattan, 5-7 rue de LՎcole Polytechnique, F-75005 Paris FRANCE, 1995, in French). Modern Economics and the EuroAmerican culture are based on the assumed reality of homo economicus. That is, that the only motivation of humans is material self-interest. This book examines all cultures throughout history, including our own modern culture, and demonstrates that human motivations and human values have been distorted only in the last couple of hundred years, and more vehemently in the last few decades, to become based on values which are destroying the humanity and life on Earth. Reciprocity is more fundamental and more friendly to both humans and nature. Reciprocity is the antithesis of exchange or selling. Reciprocity, or gifting, has taken on many forms in different cultures. In some it is imbedded in religion. People produce and distribute goods and services in celebration of their spiritual beliefs. Their work is a gift to the gods, to the Earth, and to humanity, without thought of material return. In other cultures production is for the common good. That is, people see themselves imbedded in their families and communities. They exist only because of their relationships to other people and their bioregion. And these relationships depend on the productive role they play -- how much they can support and give to society. In still others, material welfare is paramount; but one gains insurance of her or his material well-being by giving to others. To him who gives shall be given. Each person gains prestige in society by how much s/he gives. That prestige demands reciprocity to the giver and to the family of the giver. The more one impoverishes himself in betterment of the community the more the community is beholden to the giver. This reciprocity on which almost all cultures are based is uniquely vilified by neoliberal economic theory which refuses to recognize that production and distribution can be based on anything but greed and exchange -- giving up something only to gain something else. This distorted economic theory of exchange goes well beyond just the market. Economic reasoning has invaded sociology, education, politics, ethics and the law. Homo Economicus is believed to base all values and judgments on economic exchange values, what one can gain materially. It is only in this distorted Western society that reciprocity has been subjugated to the concept of exchange. Bronislaw Malinowski, Claude Levi-Straus, Marcel Mauss, Marshall Sahlins and other anthropologists have shown the deep roots of reciprocity; Aristotle, Homer, Hobbes, and other political philosophers trace reciprocity from the Greeks as the base of our Western society; and Hegel, Adam Smith, Durkheim and Polanyi and other economists, describe reciprocitys relevance to the age we are in. But its the future which really concerns Temple and Chabal. Money, exchange, and globalism have replaced the human values inherent in reciprocity with motivations which are leading to social, ecological, economic and political destruction. Reciprocity exists deep in ourselves, our families, and our communities; but it is suppressed by our belief system and its resulting social institutions. We see reciprocity in President Bushs thousand points of light, in the burgeoning NGOs around the world, in volunteerism, in our familles, in our communities, and in many grassroots social innovations. Our future can be assured only if we release this constructive force of reciprocity. Or as the authors end this book, Si lesclave veut etre libre, il ne lui faut pas seulement diffrer la mort, mais dominer sa propre vie par le souce de celle dautrui, maitriser la vie avant quelle ne le condamne a mort. Thanks Bill. I don't read french, but perhaps one of readers can translate the last sentence for us. You can interact with and read more of Bill Ellis at the sites below: A Coalition for Self-Learning We invite you to join our exploration and read our book on: <http://www.CreatingLearningCommunities.org> join our discussion of new concepts for learning on: <LearningCommunities-subscribe@yahoobroups.com> or join our movement for action on: <CCL-LLCs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> ****************************************** Thoughts on Complexity Thoughts on complexity....of scale, pace and rhythm...in the context of Leo Elison's calling complexity the ""stuff"" of today's problem: are we only too immature psychosocially, i.e., unable to restrain our lust for the power-seeking opportunities inherent in large scale? ...might we be, effectively and forever, capable by nature of coping only within the ranges of our native scale, pace and rhythm? Can we learn/adapt to think bigger, faster...deal with the complexities of global scale organization? (Recall Metronomic Society's natural rhythms and human time scales) In my most centered moments I see world management as intractably out of our range, yet Im compelled to say that management or 'order' - of some kind - is necessary to temporize, or prevent altogether, the consequences of large-scale exploitation. At what level(s) can we impose such order? So....knowledge, values, action...wisdom as a ""mature"", responsible way of using knowledge and, maybe, values rooted more in nurturance than in dominance. The big question may be not merely how, but whether we can change, whether we can undo the big and fast and self-interest-driven paradigm and move toward a human-scale model friendlier to cooperation, compassion and sharing, one more inviting to trust, one of more honest discrimination between our wants and needs. The current paradigm has an awesome momentum; many of our identities, even our survivals, are rooted in some level of complicity in it. Even the thought of abandoning that in our highly stressed, vulnerable state is a very risky undertaking, particularly within a sensed isolation and alienation. Much of our focus is on work and earning and on our stature as consumers; to this goal we often sacrifice the value of meaningfulness in our work, a choice that usually deepens our sense of isolation. One vital aspect of our possibility for change is the recovery of meaningfulness in our productive energies. Sigmund Kvaloy (RESURGENCE, No. 155, p 11) speaks of ""meaningful"" work as a basic building block of society...a creative process that happens as a constant interchange with living nature; he defines it as activity which: is necessary for a person's material existence (and esthetic pleasure?) does not jeopardize continuance of life's organizational complexity, without time limit offers challenge to develop talents and capabilities, i.e., learning imbues partaker with loyalty, solidarity and cooperation engages children in ways sustaining to society Kvaloy also speaks of human maturing, which happens as a response to compulsions from a non-human authority, one with which we cannot argue, i.e., nature (not God) setting the ground rules and politics (human rules are secondary). .and some thoughts about changeand the vision that admits that notion and impels it: It seems to me that the possibility, the admissibility, of change, and perhaps the capacity to cope with complexity (are these two linked?) is much impeded, even inhibited, in an adversarial environment and enhanced/empowered in a cooperative, nurturing environment. To the extent that my physical survival is at stake, I am less open to options that I think might push me farther into a corner. To the extent that my emotional survival is at stake, I am less open to challenges of my self-image, my identity. Can I find here a relationship between complexity and strangeness or uncertainty or difference? How much will deeper understanding or informed-ness of the situation increase my willingness to change....or even to hear ideas that will force me to question ""where I am""? You may see a recent article about Tom at http://www.soaw.org/new/newswire_detail.php?id=637"
20050122 MASS PEACE ACTION'S ANNUAL MEETING "Jan 22 SAVE THE DATE!! SAT 1/22 -MASS PEACE ACTION'S ANNUAL MEETING-Saturday, Jan. 22 (not Thursday!) The first hour will be a business meeting; then Gary Goldstein of Tufts will give a briefing on nuclear weapons and the Non Proliferation Treaty. Support will be built for Mayors for Peace, the Non Proliferation Treaty Review in May and other foreign policy issues. Well divide into small groups to discuss. 10AM TO 4PM First Unitarian Society, 1326 Washington St. in Newtown DIRECTIONS: The Unitarian Society is located in West Newton Square on Route 16 opposite the Court House. Parking is available in the parking lot across Highland St. Entrance to the Parish hall is at 1326 Washington St. For public transportation take Green Line (D) Waban Stop is about 1 mile from the church.Or take the 504 Express Bus from downtown to Newtown Corner (first stop); the take 553/554 bus which leaves every half hour to West Newton Square.(9:55 bus from Newton Corner would get you to the church in about 10 minutes.) For those not participating in the annual meeting, Framingham commuter rail goes to West Newton Square. One leaves from South Station at 10:50 arriving at 11:09, departs West Newton at 3:39 for South Station, arriving at 4:22. Check schedules at 617/222-3200. Send email to members@masspeaceaction.org for additional information. Other Contact Information: Janet Moon, 617/354-2169. 10AM TO 4PM First Unitarian Society, 1326 Washington St. in Newtown"
20050122 Draft Information Meeting "Information and training on draft law, conscientious objection, and draft counseling. For more info: NQWIB@mwilliamson.net Sponsored by North Quabbin Women in Black"
20050121 Early registration duedate for Aussie activists' conference "3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference, 25-28 March, 2005 Ashfield Boys High School, Sydney, Australia Organised by Green Left Weekly newspaper and website in association with Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific Contact: apisc2005@bigpond.com REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Registration is now open for APISC 2005. In fact, if you register before January 23, 2005 you can do so at discounted prices: High waged: AUD$100; Waged AUD$80; Unwaged AUD$50 and High School Students AUD$20. Cheques/Money Orders should be made out to APISC 2005 and sent to: APISC 2005, P.O. Box 458, Broadway 2007, Australia. Please include your name, organisation (if any), and field of activity and interests. Since we issued the first announcement a week ago we have had new people emailing in saying that they would be attending the conference from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the USA as well as Australia. Let's make this a huge gathering of activists for a different world and a different Australia! THURSDAY 24 MARCH. ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". On Thursday evening March 24, there will be a special APSIC 2005 public meeting: ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". The speaker will be Stan Goff, a member of the Military Fanilies Against the War campaign and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Bring Them Home Now movement in the U.S. Goff himself has been a US Special Forces soldier serving in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mogadishu, Somalia. Now he is a campaigner against U.S. military and foreign policy and an outstanding analyst of the politics of these polcies. He is a frequent contributor to Counterpunch magazine and the author of two books, Hideous Dream and Full Spectrum Disorder. He is now working on a third book, Sex and War about gender and the military. He has a website, http://home.igc.org/~sherrynstan/, but the best thing is to do a Google on ""Stan Goff"" to find his articles. For Goff's recent speech http://www.bringthemhomenow.org/ The BTHN! home page also features the resolution adopted by those present at the meeting where Goff spoke. Goff's powerful statement was interrupted repeatedly by applause. It lays out a clear orientation and a clear challenge to anti-war veterans and to the anti-war movement: ""Those troops are OUR armed forces, and we have to reclaim them no matter the cost."" Goff's military columns http://www.freedomroad.org The ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"" meeting will also be held at Ashfield Boys High School. There will be a separate ticket cost. Bookings will open in January. INITIAL INDONESIA and PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATION CONFIRMED The chairperson of the Indonesian National Front for Labor Struggles (FNPBI), Dita Sari and Zelly Ariane, the Secretary General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PRD) are now confirmed to attend the conference. We are also in contact with Acehnese and West Papuan groups in Indonesia and will let people know who is coming as soon as the names are confirmed. Acehnese and Papuan activists based in Australia have also been invited to speak. From the Philippines, Sonny Melencio of the Philippines Workers Party (PMP) and Reihana Mohideen of the Workers Solidarity Center (BMP) are confirmed. A representative of MAKABAYAN (Workers for Social Liberation), another progressive labor group in the Philippines, will also be attending. Speakers are confirmed from South Korea, Indonesia, Aceh, West Papua, East Timor, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Turkey, Palestine, El Salvador, and more confirmations expected soon. A conference website is now under construction and should be operating by January 22. It will be updated regularly with information about APISC 2005 plans. Check it out at http://www.apsc.net.au"
20050121 Early registration duedate for Aussie activists' conference "3rd Asia Pacific International Solidarity Conference, 25-28 March, 2005 Ashfield Boys High School, Sydney, Australia Organised by Green Left Weekly newspaper and website in association with Action in Solidarity with Asia and the Pacific Contact: apisc2005@bigpond.com REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Registration is now open for APISC 2005. In fact, if you register before January 23, 2005 you can do so at discounted prices: High waged: AUD$100; Waged AUD$80; Unwaged AUD$50 and High School Students AUD$20. Cheques/Money Orders should be made out to APISC 2005 and sent to: APISC 2005, P.O. Box 458, Broadway 2007, Australia. Please include your name, organisation (if any), and field of activity and interests. Since we issued the first announcement a week ago we have had new people emailing in saying that they would be attending the conference from the Philippines, New Zealand, Sri Lanka, the USA as well as Australia. Let's make this a huge gathering of activists for a different world and a different Australia! THURSDAY 24 MARCH. ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". On Thursday evening March 24, there will be a special APSIC 2005 public meeting: ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"". The speaker will be Stan Goff, a member of the Military Fanilies Against the War campaign and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the Bring Them Home Now movement in the U.S. Goff himself has been a US Special Forces soldier serving in Vietnam, Grenada, Haiti, Colombia, Peru, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mogadishu, Somalia. Now he is a campaigner against U.S. military and foreign policy and an outstanding analyst of the politics of these polcies. He is a frequent contributor to Counterpunch magazine and the author of two books, Hideous Dream and Full Spectrum Disorder. He is now working on a third book, Sex and War about gender and the military. He has a website, http://home.igc.org/~sherrynstan/, but the best thing is to do a Google on ""Stan Goff"" to find his articles. For Goff's recent speech http://www.bringthemhomenow.org/ The BTHN! home page also features the resolution adopted by those present at the meeting where Goff spoke. Goff's powerful statement was interrupted repeatedly by applause. It lays out a clear orientation and a clear challenge to anti-war veterans and to the anti-war movement: ""Those troops are OUR armed forces, and we have to reclaim them no matter the cost."" Goff's military columns http://www.freedomroad.org The ""BRING THEM HOME NOW! Iraq, War and Peace"" meeting will also be held at Ashfield Boys High School. There will be a separate ticket cost. Bookings will open in January. INITIAL INDONESIA and PHILIPPINES PARTICIPATION CONFIRMED The chairperson of the Indonesian National Front for Labor Struggles (FNPBI), Dita Sari and Zelly Ariane, the Secretary General of the Peoples Democratic Party (PRD) are now confirmed to attend the conference. We are also in contact with Acehnese and West Papuan groups in Indonesia and will let people know who is coming as soon as the names are confirmed. Acehnese and Papuan activists based in Australia have also been invited to speak. From the Philippines, Sonny Melencio of the Philippines Workers Party (PMP) and Reihana Mohideen of the Workers Solidarity Center (BMP) are confirmed. A representative of MAKABAYAN (Workers for Social Liberation), another progressive labor group in the Philippines, will also be attending. Speakers are confirmed from South Korea, Indonesia, Aceh, West Papua, East Timor, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, New Zealand, USA, Spain, Turkey, Palestine, El Salvador, and more confirmations expected soon. A conference website is now under construction and should be operating by January 22. It will be updated regularly with information about APISC 2005 plans. Check it out at http://www.apsc.net.au"
20050120 "Bridges for Peace, 2-4pm" "Western Mass. activists in Franklin County take to the bridges once again. (Something about the cold is so envigorating!) Annie Keough will coordinate the schedule for neighbors. Please call her at 413 774-2112. If you have a banner from previous bridge activity, please drop it off as soon as possible upstairs at Green Fields Market, or call to say where it is? We invite folks to chose between two one-hour shifts each of these days, at locations near Greenfield: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-3PM 3-4PM Monday, Jan. 18, 2-3PM 3-4PM Thusrday, Jan. 20, 2-3PM (3-4PM already filled) Please be responsible for your own safety. BIG BOLD & Peaceful banners at your favorite highway overpass? (If you can't be out in the weather perhaps you and a passenger can drive by and take a picture! Please send to charlesjenks@gmail.com.com)"
20050120 "Protests in Washington, DC -" "United for Peace and Justice http://www.unitedforpeace.org/article.php?id=2651 and/or International A.N.S.W.E.R. http://www.internationalanswer.org/ including West Coast protests - LA, San Francisco, Seattle See also ""Jazz Funeral for Democracy"" New Orleans http://www.jazzfuneralfordemocracy.com/index.asp"
20050120 Not One Dam$ Dime Day "Not One Dam$ Dime Day- Jan 20, 2005 Since our religious leaders will not speak out against the war in Iraq, since our political leaders don't have the moral courage to oppose it, Inauguration Day, Thursday, January 20th, 2005 is ""Not One Dam$ Dime Day"" in America. On ""Not One Dime Day"" those who oppose what is happening in our name in Iraq can speak up with a 24-hour national boycott of all forms of consumer spending. During ""Not One Dime Day"" please don't spend money. Not one dime for gasoline. Not one dime for necessities or for impulse purchases. Not one dime for anything for 24 hours. On ""Not One Dime Day,"" please boycott Wal-Mart, Kmart and Target. Please don't go to the mall or the local convenience store. Please don't buy any fast food (or any groceries at all for that matter). For 24 hours, please do what you can to shut the retail economy down. The object is simple. Remind the people in power that the war in Iraq is immoral and illegal; that they are responsible for starting it and that it is their responsibility to stop it. ""Not One Dime Day"" is to remind them, too, that they work for the people of the United States of America, not for the international corporations and K Street lobbyists who represent the corporations and funnel cash into American politics. ""Not One Dime Day"" is about supporting the troops. The politicians put The troops in harm's way. Now 1,200 brave young Americans and (some estimate) 100,000 Iraqis have died. The politicians owe our troops a plan -- a way to come home. There's no rally to attend. No marching to do. No left or right wing Agenda to rant about. On ""Not One Dime Day"" you take action by doing nothing. You open your mouth by keeping your wallet closed. For 24 hours, nothing gets spent, not one dime, to remind our religious leaders and our politicians of their moral responsibility to end the war in Iraq and give America back to the people."
20050120 Counter-Inaugural March - Northampton "Not going to D.C.? MARCH from Bridge Street School on Route 9 in Northampton to downtown Pulaski Park MARCH will commence at 4pm this Thursday, January 20th (meet at the Bridge Street School)! Northampton -- A LOCAL CONVERGENCE AGAINST THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE W. BUSH, the tyrant. Children, elders, jugglers, cyclists, all irate, compassionate, folk! Bring hot chocolate, dancing shoes, banners, musical devices, puppets, juggling balls, fancy apparel, pots & pans, speeches for soap boxing, good energy, art making supplies, performance, your kids, your grandparents, your comrades, your voices, warm, warm, warm clothes. Music and spontaneous events will take place in the Park after the march and Food Not Bombs will provide food. Bridge Street School is at 2 Parsons St. -- on the right as you head West on Rte 9 (which is Bridge Street) just past the Bridge Street Cemetery before you take the sharp curve to the right into town. Pulaski Park is downtown next to the Academy of Music. Forward this to anyone who refuses to recognize the installation of a dictator in his second stolen term. Only as a cohesive community can we create change. Join our display of dissent."
20050120 Western Mass Counter-Inaugural Events "Amherst, MA Peace rally / counter-inaugural march being organized by a group of Amherst College faculty & students. The march begins at 11am at the War Memorial on the Amherst College campus (off the main quad, overlooking the playing fields) and then proceeds to the Amherst Town Common. Franklin County, MA BRIDGES FOR PEACE! Franklin County Neighbors invigorated by the cold snap, plan to be out holding banners for peace on bridges over highways on Inauguration Day. Please join us between 2-4pm for a one-hour shift. Please be responsible for your safety on the bridges. If you have a banner ready for use, it can be brought & left upstairs at Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street in downtown Greenfield (look for the large green awning). Annie Keough is coordinating the schedule of volunteers. Please call her at (413) 774-2112. Northampton, MA Join the Carnival March from Bridge Street School on Route 9 in Northampton to downtown Pulaski Park for a celebration of local resistance to the Bush Empire March will commence at 4pm this Thursday, January 20th (meet @ Bridge Street School). LOCAL CONVERGENCE AGAINST THE INAUGURATION OF GEORGE W. BUSH, the tyrant. Children, elders, jugglers, cyclists, all irate, compassionate, folk! Bring hot chocolate, dancing shoes, banners, musical devices, puppets, juggling balls, fancy apparel, pots & pans, speeches for soap boxing, good energy, art making supplies, performance, your kids, your grandparents, your comrades, your voices, warm, warm, warm clothes. Music & spontaneous events will take place in the Park after the march and Food Not Bombs will provide food. Bridge Street School is at 2 Parsons St. -- on the right as you head West on Rte 9 (which is Bridge Street) just past the Bridge Street Cemetery before you take the sharp curve to the right into town. Pulaski Park is downtown next to the Academy of Music. Forward this to anyone who refuses to recognize the installation of a dictator in his second stolen term. Only as a cohesive community can we create change. Join our display of dissent. Brattleboro, VT 4-5pm at the Wells Fountain in downtown Brattleboro. Please bring signs and dress warm. http://brattleboropeaceandjustice.org Thanks to Kate Harris for sending out this listing."
20050120 Demonstrate to oppose war & killing "ACTION ALERT * UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE http://www.unitedforpeace.org | 212-868-5545 =========================================== January 20, 2005: Our Resistance Continues! Protest the Inauguration of George W. Bush On Thursday, January 20, 2005, George W. Bush will be inaugurated as president of the United States. For the millions of us who stand for the values of peace and justice, it is a moment to renew our commitment to resist the Bush Administration and its deadly policies of war and greed - and to show Bush, and the world, that our movement is energized, mobilized, and determined to keep fighting back. United for Peace and Justice urges everyone who can to converge in Washington, DC on January 20. We encourage you to participate in the creative, powerful protest activities being organized by two groups: the DC Anti-War Network (DAWN - http://www.dawndc.net) and Turn Your Back on Bush (http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org). See below for more information. We also urge groups around the country to organize local protest and/or educational events on January 20, to provide opportunities for all those who can't make it to Washington to take a public and visible stand for peace and justice and to invigorate our movement of resistance in every corner of the United States. Be sure to list your activities on the UFPJ website calendar at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/events UFPJ also encourages everyone to wear a white ribbon on January 20, no matter where you are or what you are doing. In many cultures, white is the traditional color of mourning. We will wear white to honor the tens of thousands of civilians and more than 1200 U.S. servicepeople who have died in Iraq. We also honor all of the people in our own communities and around the world who have died as a result of the Bush administration's policies. In their own words, here is what the organizers of the counter-inaugural activities supported by UFPJ have to say: From DC Anti-War Network: ""RISE Against Bush, SHINE For A Peaceful Tomorrow: Every morning, the sun rises up, penetrating and overcoming the darkness of night. What once was dark becomes bright, changed by the force of the sun's rays. Our world is in darkness tonight, plagued with war, poverty, environmental destruction, and attacks on many of the liberties that so many of us hold dear. The darkness over our world has grown yet darker with the election of George W. Bush to another 4 years in office. In the dark of the night, we need only wait for the sun. However, in the dark of our world, we cannot wait. If we are to see a new dawn, we must take action now. The DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) calls on the people of the world to RISE Against Bush and SHINE For A Peaceful Tomorrow. ""DAWN calls for people all over the nation and world to converge on Washington, DC, on the day of George W. Bush's Inauguration, January 20, 2005, for peaceful anti-war actions. While DAWN is coordinating with many groups for a day of actions, DAWN calls additionally for these specific actions: (1) A permitted nonviolent anti-war rally followed by a march to Bush's inaugural parade route; (2) A nonviolent civil disobedience die-in, following the rally, in memorial to the dead at the hands of Bush and his Administration."" For more information, visit http://www.dawndc.net From Turn Your Back on Bush: ""Turn Your Back on Bush is a new kind of event in an old tradition: direct nonviolent action. In the past four years, Bush has made it clear that dissent is unwelcome in his America, and his policies have created an atmosphere where demonstrators are corralled and their messages marginalized. Polls show that the majority of Americans disagree with Bush on numerous issues, but by refusing to talk to anyone but the most subservient press outlets and appearing only in highly staged events, he has cut himself off from all but his most ardent supporters. We want our audience with our President. ""On inauguration day, we will gather as citizens for the public events of the day and join the rest of the crowd. At a given signal, we will turn our backs. Until the moment we turn around, there will be nothing to distinguish us from the rest of the crowd. By leaving our signs and buttons at home, we will avoid all of the obstacles that Bush and his supporters have used to keep anyone who disagrees with him out of sight. For this one moment we will speak as one and show Bush that winning an election does not mean he has the support of all Americans."" For more information, visit http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org"
20050120 More on DC Demo "ACTION ALERT * UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE http://www.unitedforpeace.org | 212-868-5545 =========================================== January 20, 2005: Our Resistance Continues! Protest the Inauguration of George W. Bush On Thursday, January 20, 2005, George W. Bush will be inaugurated as president of the United States. For the millions of us who stand for the values of peace and justice, it is a moment to renew our commitment to resist the Bush Administration and its deadly policies of war and greed - and to show Bush, and the world, that our movement is energized, mobilized, and determined to keep fighting back. United for Peace and Justice urges everyone who can to converge in Washington, DC on January 20. We encourage you to participate in the creative, powerful protest activities being organized by two groups: the DC Anti-War Network (DAWN - http://www.dawndc.net) and Turn Your Back on Bush (http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org). See below for more information. We also urge groups around the country to organize local protest and/or educational events on January 20, to provide opportunities for all those who can't make it to Washington to take a public and visible stand for peace and justice and to invigorate our movement of resistance in every corner of the United States. Be sure to list your activities on the UFPJ website calendar at http://www.unitedforpeace.org/events UFPJ also encourages everyone to wear a white ribbon on January 20, no matter where you are or what you are doing. In many cultures, white is the traditional color of mourning. We will wear white to honor the tens of thousands of civilians and more than 1200 U.S. servicepeople who have died in Iraq. We also honor all of the people in our own communities and around the world who have died as a result of the Bush administration's policies. In their own words, here is what the organizers of the counter-inaugural activities supported by UFPJ have to say: From DC Anti-War Network: ""RISE Against Bush, SHINE For A Peaceful Tomorrow: Every morning, the sun rises up, penetrating and overcoming the darkness of night. What once was dark becomes bright, changed by the force of the sun's rays. Our world is in darkness tonight, plagued with war, poverty, environmental destruction, and attacks on many of the liberties that so many of us hold dear. The darkness over our world has grown yet darker with the election of George W. Bush to another 4 years in office. In the dark of the night, we need only wait for the sun. However, in the dark of our world, we cannot wait. If we are to see a new dawn, we must take action now. The DC Anti-War Network (DAWN) calls on the people of the world to RISE Against Bush and SHINE For A Peaceful Tomorrow. ""DAWN calls for people all over the nation and world to converge on Washington, DC, on the day of George W. Bush's Inauguration, January 20, 2005, for peaceful anti-war actions. While DAWN is coordinating with many groups for a day of actions, DAWN calls additionally for these specific actions: (1) A permitted nonviolent anti-war rally followed by a march to Bush's inaugural parade route; (2) A nonviolent civil disobedience die-in, following the rally, in memorial to the dead at the hands of Bush and his Administration."" For more information, visit http://www.dawndc.net From Turn Your Back on Bush: ""Turn Your Back on Bush is a new kind of event in an old tradition: direct nonviolent action. In the past four years, Bush has made it clear that dissent is unwelcome in his America, and his policies have created an atmosphere where demonstrators are corralled and their messages marginalized. Polls show that the majority of Americans disagree with Bush on numerous issues, but by refusing to talk to anyone but the most subservient press outlets and appearing only in highly staged events, he has cut himself off from all but his most ardent supporters. We want our audience with our President. ""On inauguration day, we will gather as citizens for the public events of the day and join the rest of the crowd. At a given signal, we will turn our backs. Until the moment we turn around, there will be nothing to distinguish us from the rest of the crowd. By leaving our signs and buttons at home, we will avoid all of the obstacles that Bush and his supporters have used to keep anyone who disagrees with him out of sight. For this one moment we will speak as one and show Bush that winning an election does not mean he has the support of all Americans."" For more information, visit http://www.turnyourbackonbush.org"
20050120 JAZZ FUNERAL FOR DEMOCRACY - New Orleans """A WAKE FOR PEACE"" JAZZ FUNERAL FOR DEMOCRACY NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA JANUARY 20, 2005 @ 11:00 A.M. WHAT: Traditional New Orleans jazz funeral entitled ""A Wake for Peace"": Jazz Funeral for Democracy timed to coincide with the inauguration of George W. Bush. Street theater encouraged. March, rally and inaugural ball featuring local New Orleans musicians. WHERE: New Orleans, Louisiana. It is projected that the staging area will be at Congo Square (Armstrong Park) located just outside of the French Quarter on Rampart Street. Plans are to proceed through the commercial district down Canal Street during office workers' lunch hour before entering the Quarter where a rally will be held on the Moonwalk beside the Mississippi River. The march will then continue to a block party or other venue to be determined in the near future. WHEN: Thursday, January 20, 2005 @ 11:00 AM (CST). WHO: A coalition of groups and individuals distressed about issues including, but not limited to, the occupation of Iraq and other military aggression, corporate control of America, the rollback of individual liberties, state sponsored homophobia, election fraud, the poisoning of the environment, and the class warfare instituted by the Bush Administration. Groups include military veterans, civil rights organizations, theater groups, regional peace coalitions, and gay rights activists. Individuals come from all walks of life. WHY: Because we still can. Organizations and individuals wishing to participate can contact 2spells@bellsouth.net"
20050119 Workshop: Real Cost of the War on Drugs "A three hour workshop open to the public. Saturday February 19, 2005 from 1 PM to 4 PM. Workshop presenter: Mark Brenner, economist for the Real Cost of Prisons Project. Pre-registration is necessary by Feb. 15th. To register: lois@realcostofprisons.org . Free. Sponsored by the Community Alliance for Justice and The Real Cost of Prisons Project. YOU MUST register and then details on location will follow."
20050119 ReclaimDemocracy meeting "A new chapter of ReclaimDemocracy is beginning in Greenfield - please join us for our first gathering and discussion about reinvigorating democracy in our community. All welcome. Where: Greenfield Public Library Refreshments provided See also: www.reclaimdemocracy.org For questions, please call or email emily at: 413.498.2099 or em_bradstreet@hotmail.com"
20050119 "ALLIANCE FOR INJURED WORKERS, Springfield" "(Third Wednesdays) ALLIANCE FOR INJURED WORKERS Noon-2pm, AFL-CIO Hall, 640 Page Blvd, near corner of Osborne Ter, Springfield, across the street from the old Westinghouse. Atty Charles Casartello on ""Can My Company Fire Me? Employment Rights of the Injured Worker."" No perfume, cologne please; some members suffer from chemical sensitivity due to workplace injury. Light lunch served. Info: 731-0760, mailto:comphurts@aol.com; www.afiw.org. Ask for your FREE copy of ""Injured Workers Survival Guide"". Ask about the May 21 trip to NYC - $32; leave 8am from Chicopee, leave NYC 7:30pm."
20050118 "FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE COALITION,Northampton" "Tuesday January 18 (Third Tuesday) FRANKLIN/HAMPSHIRE HEALTH CARE COALITION 7:30pm, Cahill Housing Community Center, Fruit St, Northampton (parallel to Conz between Old South & Smith Sts). Organizing for the Mass. Health Care Trust Fund Bill. Contact the Markhams, 586-0345; Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, PO Box 3011, Amherst 01004, 586-0345, mailto:markham@hge.net. The Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund Bill calls for a universal health care system, providing universal access, a comprehensive range of physical and mental health benefits, choice of provider, quality, unified financing and cost controls, accountable governance, and stability. A Massachusetts Health Care Trust Fund will be a ""single-payer"" of all health care costs, statewide. Details of the Bill, action ideas: MASS-CARE, 800-383-1973, mailto:masscare@aol.com, www.masscare.org."
20050117 "Banners for Peace, 2-4 PM" "Western Mass. activists in Franklin County take to the bridges once again. (Something about the cold is so envigorating!) Annie Keough will coordinate the schedule for neighbors. Please call her at 413 774-2112. If you have a banner from previous bridge activity, please drop it off as soon as possible upstairs at Green Fields Market, or call to say where it is? We invite folks to chose between two one-hour shifts each of these days, at locations near Greenfield: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-3PM 3-4PM Monday, Jan. 18, 2-3PM 3-4PM Thusrday, Jan. 20, 2-3PM (3-4PM already filled) Please be responsible for your own safety. Monday many skiers will be on their way home from Vermont and will honk in support, if your banner calls for peace in big bold letters. (If you can't be out in the weather perhaps you and a passenger can drive by and take a picture! Please send to charlesjenks@gmail.com.com)"
20050117 "Banners for Peace, 2-4 PM" "Western Mass. activists in Franklin County take to the bridges once again. (Something about the cold is so envigorating!) Annie Keough will coordinate the schedule for neighbors. Please call her at 413 774-2112. If you have a banner from previous bridge activity, please drop it off as soon as possible upstairs at Green Fields Market, or call to say where it is? We invite folks to chose between two one-hour shifts each of these days, at locations near Greenfield: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-3PM 3-4PM Monday, Jan. 18, 2-3PM 3-4PM Thusrday, Jan. 20, 2-3PM (3-4PM already filled) Monday many skiers will be on their way home from Vermont and will honk in support, if your banner calls for peace in big bold letters. (If you can't be out in the weather perhaps you and a passenger can drive by and take a picture! Please send to charlesjenks@gmail.com.com)"
20050117 "Martin Luther King Day Celebration - GCC, Greenfield, MA" "Martin Luther King Day Celebration January 17, 2004 Greenfield Community College In the Cafeteria 1 pm Living the Dream ""The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy."" Come join us as we celebrate the work and life of Dr. King and honor both youth and adults in our community that have worked to keep his dream alive by taking a stand and making a difference. The celebration is free and open to the public. Children of all ages are welcome. Sponsored by the Discrimination Prevention Project and Greenfield Community College. For more information, call 413-863-8107."
20050117 "20th Anniv. Celebration of the Life 7 Work of the Rev. Dr. Marting Luther King," "January 17, 2005 Twentieth Anniversary Celebration of the Life and Work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. *Two Free Community Programs on January 17, 2005* For Children up to age 12: DREAM! For Teens and Adults: Dreams Deferred: The Criminalization of America. Are We Building Safer Communities? Mark your calendars! The 2005 MLK Committee remembrance will focus on prisons and prison construction, post-incarceration barriers to community re-entry and the death penalty. It is timely given the recent funding of two new jails in the region - in Chicopee for women and a primarily INS facility in Greenfield, the looming threat of a Massachusetts death penalty, and the return home each year of thousands of disenfranchised formerly incarcerated women and men. The day will begin at 9:30 am and run until 9:30 pm, and contain a program for children up to age 12 titled DREAM!, and one for adults and teens titled Dreams Deferred: The Criminalization of America Are We Building Safer Communities? In addition to workshops and speakers, it will feature exhibits by The Prison Book Project, Michael Jacobson-Hardy and Victory Over Violence. The central location for MLK 2005 is First Churches Northampton, 129 Main Street. However teen and adult workshops will be held in community spaces throughout downtown Northampton. All programs are free, accessible, open to all. Donations are most welcome. This program is organized by the MLK Committee of the American Friends Service Committee. 413.584.8975 For Children up to age 12: DREAM! 10:00am to noon doors open at 9:30am First Churches Northampton 129 Main Street An interactive and engaging morning program for children up to age 12. Dream! features age-specific activities (peace games, dance, theatre, poetry/rap, story-telling, discussions) and exhibits that will help kids, in age-appropriate ways, talk about the roots of violence in their lives and explore the many ways they can use their inner resources of peacemaking to create a just, loving and peaceful world for themselves, their communities and our world. Featuring: The young people of Victory Over Violence a national youth-sponsored non-violence initiative which helps young people identify and counteract the root causes of violence. VOV emphasizes self-examination and taking personal responsibility so that young people can be the change they wish to see in the world. and Youth teaching artists from Project 2050 a youth initiative of the New World Theater, Project 2050 engages Western Massachusetts youth in examining the social, political and personal implications of demographers projections that by the year 2050, People of Color will be the majority in the United States. Project 2050 brings together youth and adult artist, organizers, scholars and activists to create original theater/poetry/dance pieces. Past 2050 themes include: Nation/Conflict/Freedom and Immigration, Identification, Incarceration, Exploitation, Negotiation. Also featuring the Victory Over Violence video Quest for Peace, story-telling, young people sharing personal experiences of overcoming violence, and a community transforming violence tree. For Teens and Adults Dreams Deferred: The Criminalization of America Are We Building Safer Communities? Registration begins at 9:30am First Churches Northampton 129 Main Street I: Workshops: 10:00am to noon Unlock the Block, Release the Vote A workshop on voter disenfranchisement led by Joseph Jazz Hayden, the formerly-incarcerated lead plaintiff in Hayden v. Pataki, a lawsuit which challenges the New York State statute which disenfranchises prisoners and parolees. Jazz is the director of Unlock the Block, Release the Vote, a voter restoration campaign based in New York City. Moral Values and the Death Penalty A panel and community discussion featuring Imam Wissam Abdulbaki, the spiritual leader of the Western Massachusetts Islamic Center, Kevin ORegan, the Assistant United States Attorney in charge of the Western Massachusetts Office of the U.S. Attorneys Office for the District of Massachusetts, and others. Lyrical Liberation: Poetry and Prison Abolition, A multi-media, spoken-word performance featuring Alixa Garcia and Naima Penniman which exposes two faces of the War on Drugs and its effects on the People of the Americas - untangling complex and parallel realities of racism, classism, and violence at home and abroad. (De)Criminalization of Womens Lives A workshop to unearth the work to decriminalize womens lives on the street and in the home. Featuring women from the Statewide Harm Reduction Coalition (SHaRC) and the W.I.S.E. Committee of Arise for Social Justice. Know Your Rights This workshop discusses what rights people have when they are in contact with law enforcement. It focuses on developing the skills to keep safe and protect liberty, what searches are legal, what to look for in a search warrant, etc. It is presented by the New England AFSC Criminial Justice program. Queer Youth and the Prison Industrial Complex: This interactive workshop will offer an introduction into the prison industrial complex and the particular impact on members of the LGBT community. Facilitated by young people from Out Now. Raising Awareness on the Reintegration Process for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals: Donald Perry will discuss the many issues facing individuals as they leave the correctional system and reintegrate back into our communities. Donald has recently returned to the valley after having served 18 years in Massachusetts prisons and jails. and more! II: Community Gathering: 1:00pm First Churches Northampton Sanctuary 129 Main Street Keynote address by Tina Reynolds To Name Oneself: An Act of Revolution Tina Reynolds is a survivor of the criminal justice system. A nonviolent drug offender, she has been arrested 61 times and has served a total of five years. She is the mother of seven, holds a Masters degree, and for the ten years since last jailed has been an activist and advocate for mothers and children. Tina is the co-founder of Women on the Rise Telling HerStory (WORTH), an association of formerly incarcerated women. Moving from Reflection to Action Action steps and current campaigns surrounding the death penalty, the proposed Chicopee and Franklin County jails and reintegration. Featuring an inspiring message from Joseph Jazz Hayden, the formerly-incarcerated lead plaintiff in Hayden v. Pataki, a lawsuit challenging mass disenfranchisement of prisoners and parolees in New York State. Featuring performances by: ClimbingPoetree Performance Project Project 2050 Voices from the Inside IV: Workshops: 3:30pm to 5:30pm The Struggle to Free Vieques and Cuba Incarcerated in Puerto Rico for his nonviolent actions which helped end the six-decade target bombing by the US Navy of the island of Vieques, facilitator Rafael Rodriguez is now part of the legal team representing the Cuba 5. An attorney in Hartford, CT, Rafael serves on the board of the Rosenberg Fund for Children. This workshop will explore the often-untold story of both of these struggles. Behind the Razor Wire: Slide show and talk by Michael Jacobson-Hardy Michael Jacobson-Hardy photographed and published a book about Massachusetts jails and prisons. His book contains essays by Angela Davis and John Edgar Wideman. He will present his work and talk about issues raised by his photographs. walk with me The premier of an original work by the Performance Project, an artistic ensemble which creates original works of theater and movement through a collaboration of men and women in jail, those who have been released from jail, and other artists in the community. Voices From Inside: Using Writing as a Tool for Liberation The workshop will explore how creative writing groups are formed and facilitated, the benefits of such groups for giving voice to individual experiences, as well as how writing can be used as a tool for political change. Facilitated by Jody Boss and Lissette Navarro, both of whom are formerly incarcerated writers and activist and Sara Weinberger, co-founder and co-director of Voices From Inside. O Freedom: Summer 65 with Dr. King Trained by Rev. Dr. King, Adele Smith-Penniman spent the summer of 1965 in South Carolina doing voter registration and community organization. Back then it was a radical (and dangerous) act for African Americans to try to vote. Adeles experiences will serve as a window to the civil rights movement of the sixties. Making Justice Personal: Participants in this workshop will compare the fundamental philosophies of criminal justice and of restorative justice. They will consider what justice means to them individually and to the community, and they will define for themselves the attributes of a just system. Facilitated by Lucinda Brown, Community Relations Coordinator for the Courts of Franklin County and members of the Franklin County Restorative Probation Program. Racial Disparities, Into the Funnel of Injustice: The US imprisons more people than any other nation; well over half of these individuals are People of Color. This workshop will use the criminal justice system as a lens to contextualize racial disparities in the US. A failed education system, lack of affordable housing, toxic air in urban communities, no health care how did the war on poverty become a war on poor people? The combination of racism and corporate greed equals the US Criminal Injustice System. Americas solution: Lock them up: Whats yours? and more! workshops held at locations throughout downtown Northampton V: Evening performance of walk with me: 7:00pm Second performance presented by the Performance Project Note: reservations required, tickets sold. Information: 413.374.4938."
20050117 "Standing with martin / Standing for Peace, Cambridge, MA" "Jan 17 (2:30-4:30) Standing with Martin / Standing for Peace Join us in being visible in honor of Martins birthday and his legacy. In a time of war making, benefits for the most priviledged, destruction of the earth and violence on our communites, people continue to cherish peace and work for justice. Some do it by raising their families with care; some do it by demonstrating for a cause; some work for their community. Bring an 8 1/2 X 11 Xerox copy of something which inspires you to keep Martins spirit of peace and justice alive. After the vigil there will be a Community Gathering indoors at St. Peters Church from 3:15 to 4:30pm. Community members will be reading Martins words. There will be time to share your reasons for keeping peace and justice for the next 4 years and beyond. Send email to peace@cambridgema.gov. for additional information. Other Contact Information: Cathy Hoffman, 617/349-4694. 2:30 - 3:15 PM Cambridge City Hall, 795 Mass. Ave Central Square"
20050116 Banners for Peace! "Western Mass. activists in Franklin County take to the bridges once again. (Something about the cold is so envigorating!) Annie Keough will coordinate the schedule for neighbors. Please call her at 413 774-2112. If you have a banner from previous bridge activity, please drop it off as soon as possible upstairs at Green Fields Market, or call to say where it is? We invite folks to chose between two one-hour shifts each of these days, at locations near Greenfield: Sunday, Jan. 17, 2-3PM 3-4PM Monday, Jan. 18, 2-3PM 3-4PM Thusrday, Jan. 20, 2-3PM (3-4PM already filled) Please be responsible for your own safety. (If you can't be out in the weather perhaps you and a passenger can drive by and take a picture! Please send to charlesjenks@gmail.com.com)"
20050116 PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS "Sunday January 16 (Third Sundays) PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS Info: Juanita Nelson, 773-5188 x1. @ Kip Moeller's (old) house, 62 North Prospect St. in Amherst info: Kip, (413) 339-8778 4pm Meeting 5:30pm Potluck"
20050116 "Friendly Economics discussion series - Deerfield, MA" "January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th at noon or shortly afterward, at Traprock Peace Center. From Tom MacLean: Im proposing a three session discussion on an exploration of the notion of friendly economics, convening at Traprock Peace Center on January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th at noon or shortly afterward. A lunch potluck might suit the occasion well and I suggest that the first gathering be that with a decision then to carry on or forego. Two plus hours may be time enough to bring up meaty ideas and have a round or two of sharing comment and feelings. This suggestion is an attempt on my part to carry on from a quite wonderfully insightful series of sharings some years ago, at the initiative of Joe and Terresina Havens and involved folk from Mt. Toby Meeting. Ive longed for years to resume those introspective searchings. Im attaching a piece by Bill Ellis, who headed TRANET in Maine for some years, and some thoughts about complexity, which deals with the psychology of change. There are numerous other resources that would serve our search and Ill have those at hand to review. Please let me hear of your interest an suggestions on the shape and content of our meeting. Either phone (773-7427 or 773-51880 or E.mail to me at tmacl_hdrs@yahoo.com would work well. I will be staying at Traprock during Sunnys sabbatical. Tom MacLean *********************************** Sunday, October 14, 2001 Reciprocity A book review by Bill Ellis ""THE FABLE OF LHOMO ECONOMICUS is destroyed by Dominique Temple and Mireille Chabal in: La Rciprocit et La Naissance des Valeurs Humaines (ditions LHarmattan, 5-7 rue de LՎcole Polytechnique, F-75005 Paris FRANCE, 1995, in French). Modern Economics and the EuroAmerican culture are based on the assumed reality of homo economicus. That is, that the only motivation of humans is material self-interest. This book examines all cultures throughout history, including our own modern culture, and demonstrates that human motivations and human values have been distorted only in the last couple of hundred years, and more vehemently in the last few decades, to become based on values which are destroying the humanity and life on Earth. Reciprocity is more fundamental and more friendly to both humans and nature. Reciprocity is the antithesis of exchange or selling. Reciprocity, or gifting, has taken on many forms in different cultures. In some it is imbedded in religion. People produce and distribute goods and services in celebration of their spiritual beliefs. Their work is a gift to the gods, to the Earth, and to humanity, without thought of material return. In other cultures production is for the common good. That is, people see themselves imbedded in their families and communities. They exist only because of their relationships to other people and their bioregion. And these relationships depend on the productive role they play -- how much they can support and give to society. In still others, material welfare is paramount; but one gains insurance of her or his material well-being by giving to others. To him who gives shall be given. Each person gains prestige in society by how much s/he gives. That prestige demands reciprocity to the giver and to the family of the giver. The more one impoverishes himself in betterment of the community the more the community is beholden to the giver. This reciprocity on which almost all cultures are based is uniquely vilified by neoliberal economic theory which refuses to recognize that production and distribution can be based on anything but greed and exchange -- giving up something only to gain something else. This distorted economic theory of exchange goes well beyond just the market. Economic reasoning has invaded sociology, education, politics, ethics and the law. Homo Economicus is believed to base all values and judgments on economic exchange values, what one can gain materially. It is only in this distorted Western society that reciprocity has been subjugated to the concept of exchange. Bronislaw Malinowski, Claude Levi-Straus, Marcel Mauss, Marshall Sahlins and other anthropologists have shown the deep roots of reciprocity; Aristotle, Homer, Hobbes, and other political philosophers trace reciprocity from the Greeks as the base of our Western society; and Hegel, Adam Smith, Durkheim and Polanyi and other economists, describe reciprocitys relevance to the age we are in. But its the future which really concerns Temple and Chabal. Money, exchange, and globalism have replaced the human values inherent in reciprocity with motivations which are leading to social, ecological, economic and political destruction. Reciprocity exists deep in ourselves, our families, and our communities; but it is suppressed by our belief system and its resulting social institutions. We see reciprocity in President Bushs thousand points of light, in the burgeoning NGOs around the world, in volunteerism, in our familles, in our communities, and in many grassroots social innovations. Our future can be assured only if we release this constructive force of reciprocity. Or as the authors end this book, Si lesclave veut etre libre, il ne lui faut pas seulement diffrer la mort, mais dominer sa propre vie par le souce de celle dautrui, maitriser la vie avant quelle ne le condamne a mort. Thanks Bill. I don't read french, but perhaps one of readers can translate the last sentence for us. You can interact with and read more of Bill Ellis at the sites below: A Coalition for Self-Learning We invite you to join our exploration and read our book on: <http://www.CreatingLearningCommunities.org> join our discussion of new concepts for learning on: <LearningCommunities-subscribe@yahoobroups.com> or join our movement for action on: <CCL-LLCs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> ****************************************** Thoughts on Complexity Thoughts on complexity....of scale, pace and rhythm...in the context of Leo Elison's calling complexity the ""stuff"" of today's problem: are we only too immature psychosocially, i.e., unable to restrain our lust for the power-seeking opportunities inherent in large scale? ...might we be, effectively and forever, capable by nature of coping only within the ranges of our native scale, pace and rhythm? Can we learn/adapt to think bigger, faster...deal with the complexities of global scale organization? (Recall Metronomic Society's natural rhythms and human time scales) In my most centered moments I see world management as intractably out of our range, yet Im compelled to say that management or 'order' - of some kind - is necessary to temporize, or prevent altogether, the consequences of large-scale exploitation. At what level(s) can we impose such order? So....knowledge, values, action...wisdom as a ""mature"", responsible way of using knowledge and, maybe, values rooted more in nurturance than in dominance. The big question may be not merely how, but whether we can change, whether we can undo the big and fast and self-interest-driven paradigm and move toward a human-scale model friendlier to cooperation, compassion and sharing, one more inviting to trust, one of more honest discrimination between our wants and needs. The current paradigm has an awesome momentum; many of our identities, even our survivals, are rooted in some level of complicity in it. Even the thought of abandoning that in our highly stressed, vulnerable state is a very risky undertaking, particularly within a sensed isolation and alienation. Much of our focus is on work and earning and on our stature as consumers; to this goal we often sacrifice the value of meaningfulness in our work, a choice that usually deepens our sense of isolation. One vital aspect of our possibility for change is the recovery of meaningfulness in our productive energies. Sigmund Kvaloy (RESURGENCE, No. 155, p 11) speaks of ""meaningful"" work as a basic building block of society...a creative process that happens as a constant interchange with living nature; he defines it as activity which: is necessary for a person's material existence (and esthetic pleasure?) does not jeopardize continuance of life's organizational complexity, without time limit offers challenge to develop talents and capabilities, i.e., learning imbues partaker with loyalty, solidarity and cooperation engages children in ways sustaining to society Kvaloy also speaks of human maturing, which happens as a response to compulsions from a non-human authority, one with which we cannot argue, i.e., nature (not God) setting the ground rules and politics (human rules are secondary). .and some thoughts about changeand the vision that admits that notion and impels it: It seems to me that the possibility, the admissibility, of change, and perhaps the capacity to cope with complexity (are these two linked?) is much impeded, even inhibited, in an adversarial environment and enhanced/empowered in a cooperative, nurturing environment. To the extent that my physical survival is at stake, I am less open to options that I think might push me farther into a corner. To the extent that my emotional survival is at stake, I am less open to challenges of my self-image, my identity. Can I find here a relationship between complexity and strangeness or uncertainty or difference? How much will deeper understanding or informed-ness of the situation increase my willingness to change....or even to hear ideas that will force me to question ""where I am""? You may see a recent article about Tom at http://www.soaw.org/new/newswire_detail.php?id=637"
20050115 "Vigil at the Franklin County Jail, Greenfield, MA" "Vigil for Human Rights Franklin County Jail 1PM Jan. 15, 2005 Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. & Richard Sitcha, Human Rights Worker at Elm + Allen Streets, Greenfield, MA. weather permitting. Richard Sitcha is a para-legal from Cameroon and formerly a Hartford resident, who was unjustly arrested and imprisoned by the Department of Homeland Security. He was arrested in September 2003 under a ""Pilot Program"" of the Department of Immigration and Naturalization which arrested immigrants before their deportation appeals, but never charged them with any crime. In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday Traprock Peace Center supports the initiative of neighbors to hold a vigil outside the Franklin County Jail. Quotes, excerpts of writings, and songs appropriate for the occasion are all welcomed, or stand in solidarity! Donate books for the jail library? For information call Suzanne Carlson at home, 413 774-2112 or Traprock 773-7427. Links and more information at www.grassrootspeace.org"
20050115 "RECLAIMING THE PROPHETIC VOICE, New Haven" "RECLAIMING THE PROPHETIC VOICE c/o 247 Saint Ronan St. New Haven, CT 06511 (203) 865-6575 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: John Humphries, 860-236-5175 The Rev. Allie Perry, 203-865-6575; 203-215-2613 (cell) The Rev. Kathleen McTigue, 203-288-1807; 203-232-1044 (cell) HONORING the DEAD, OPPOSING the WAR: FAITH-BASED WITNESS honors the PROPHETIC VOICE of DR. KING and the US SOLDIERS and IRAQI CIVILIANS who have DIED in the WAR Saturday, January 15 New Haven Green 10:00 am 2:30 pm: Reading the Names of all US Soldiers who have died in Iraq since the invasion and an equal number of Iraqi civilians who have been killed as a result of the war ***PHOTO OP: Portable 60-ft Wall with the Names and Photos*** Noon: Media Event featuring readings from Dr. Kings 1967 sermon against the Vietnam War, a public signing of A Call to Resist the War in Iraq, and launching a new action campaign Religious leaders and people of faith from around the state will hold a public witness and press conference at Noon on January 15, 2005, on the New Haven Green near the Corner of College and Chapel Streets*. The event will mark the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.s birthday, highlighting his opposition to militarism and war and responding to his call to seek out every creative means of protest. The group will honor those who have died in the war in Iraq by reading many of their names. Challenging faith communities to speak out against the torture of prisoners and other war crimes, religious leaders will publicly sign a pledge of resistance and launch a campaign of coordinated activities to oppose the war, including providing counseling to military personnel who are questioning the justification and morality of the ongoing war and occupation in Iraq. Responsibility for US war crimes in Iraq doesnt lie with the soldiers who have been called to serve, said the Rev. Allie Perry. The responsibility lies with the high government officials who gave the orders in this illegal and immoral war, sending men and women, physically and morally, into harms way. And now the responsibility lies with us, as citizens of the world, to bring these crimes and this illegal war to a halt. On April 4, 1967, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., spoke out prophetically against the war in Vietnam. He urged other people of faith to join him, saying, ""We in the churches and synagogues have a continuing task to urge our government to disengage itself from a disgraceful commitment. We must be prepared to match actions with words by seeking out every creative means of protest possible."" ""Our generation needs to heed Dr. Kings words today"", said the Rev. Kathleen McTigue, of the Unitarian Society of New Haven. ""Religious people in this country must begin to live up to the mandates of our faiths. We must raise our voices against the growing slaughter and destruction in Iraq. We must speak and act, loudly and consistently, against the torture and other crimes being committed in our names."" Both Rev. Perry and Rev. McTigue are members of the Steering Committee for Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice, a statewide interfaith network of religious leaders and people of faith promoting nonviolent alternatives to war. The group will announce a new campaign to oppose the war by publicizing the national GI Rights Hotline, providing training to clergy in counseling military personnel about their rights, and supporting efforts around the state to discourage young people from enlisting in the military and educate them about conscientious objection. Preparing for the March 20 anniversary of the invasion, they will collect humanitarian aid for Iraq, sponsor educational events, and organize meetings with Congressional representatives. Volunteers of all ages will read names of the war dead in 15-minute shifts, alternating the name of a US soldier with the name of an Iraqi civilian. Event organizers estimate that reading the more than 2700 names will take nearly five hours. The text of the Call to Resist is posted at http://internationallaw.pro-se-institute.org/ct_clergy.html * In the event of inclement weather, we will gather in front of United Church on the Green, near the corner of Temple and Elm Streets. ####"
20050115 "Martin Luther King Honored - Greenfield, MA" "FRANKLIN COUNTY HONORS DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. The next vigil and speak-out being sponsored by the Franklin County-based Coalition for Women's lives will be held on Saturday, January 15, at 11 a.m. on the Greenfield Town Common to honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ""Toward the end of his life, Dr. King was increasingly outspoken about the links between racism, global capitalism, and militarism, so we think that focusing our event on race, class, and gender--as well as peace and justice-- is very relevant to any community event commemorating his life and work,"" says Coalition coordinator and Montague resident, Susan Dorazio. According to Coalition member Susan Triolo of Sunderland, ""We are very concerned about the disproportionate effect of war, poverty, racism, and social service budget cuts on women in our area, and throughout the world. Dr. King continues to be a model of strength and courage for all of us in these tough times."" For more information about this Pro-Justice/Anti-Racism MLK commemorative event, call 665-8246 or write to sltriolo@verizon.net."
20050115 "Anti-War Rally & Speakout 12:30pm - Park St. Sta., Boston" "12:30pm - Park St. Sta., Boston , Sat. Jan. 15 - In the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Anti-War Rally & Speakout Demand: Bring the Troops Home Now! End the Occupation of Iraq, Palestine, Haiti & Afghanistan Fightback Against Racism, Sexism & LGBT Oppression $$ for Jobs, Housing, Healthcare, AIDS & Education not the Pentagon War Machine Speakers include: Chuck Turner, Boston City Council David Ebony Allen Barkley, The Alliance of Black Union Workers USWA L. 8751 - Boston School Bus Drivers New England Human Rights Organization for Haiti Bolivarian Circle of Boston -- Martin Luther King, Jr. Fight Imperialism - Stand Together (FIST) International Action Center Women's Fightback Network Committee for Peace & Human Rights and many others"
20050113 "Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration, Mass College of Art, Boston" "Jan 13 Dr. Martin Luther King Celebration Progam starts with American Indian Drumming at 6:30 and then an audience participation Play by David Rothauser:Let Loose the Dogs of War.At 8pm, music, poetry, and political action: Askia Toure, MC (award-winning poet), Paula Green (jazz ensemble), Reggie Gibson (poet), Sharon Abreu (contemp. folk), Hans Poppei (contemp. jazz pianist),The Foundation (political hip-hop), Tony Van der Meer (Martin Luther King as olitical activist), City Counselor Chuck Turner, ACE Activist Klare Allen and more... Wheelchair, handicap accessible. $10 donation suggested. Send email to ujpcoalition@yahoo.com for additional information. Other Contact Information: 617/738-8029. 6:30 to 10:30 Auditorium, Mass College of Art, 621 Huntington Ave"
20050112 Inquiry as Intervention "Inquiry as Intervention: Crafting Questions with Purpose and Impact The questions asked by practitioners affect what the parties in a conflict think is possible for their communication, their relationship, and the outcome of their conflict. Since 1989, the Public Conversations Project has been refining the use of ""opening questions"" in transforming conflictual conversations. Participants in this workshop will focus on the power of crafting, asking, and responding to questions, and will explore the power and potential of questions for their own practice and daily lives."
20050109 Community Alliance for Justice Meeting "Wednesday, February 9th, 7 to 9 PM. Friends Meeting House, 43 Center Street, Northampton, MA CAFJ is open to all concerned about mass incarceration in the United States. We welcome all who are interested in creating social justice. Additional information: Donald Perry at 413-522-572 or lois@realcostofprisons.org"
20050109 "Friendly Economics discussion series - Deerfield, MA" "January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th at noon or shortly afterward, at Traprock Peace Center. From Tom MacLean: Im proposing a three session discussion on an exploration of the notion of friendly economics, convening at Traprock Peace Center on January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th at noon or shortly afterward. A lunch potluck might suit the occasion well and I suggest that the first gathering be that with a decision then to carry on or forego. Two plus hours may be time enough to bring up meaty ideas and have a round or two of sharing comment and feelings. This suggestion is an attempt on my part to carry on from a quite wonderfully insightful series of sharings some years ago, at the initiative of Joe and Terresina Havens and involved folk from Mt. Toby Meeting. Ive longed for years to resume those introspective searchings. Im attaching a piece by Bill Ellis, who headed TRANET in Maine for some years, and some thoughts about complexity, which deals with the psychology of change. There are numerous other resources that would serve our search and Ill have those at hand to review. Please let me hear of your interest an suggestions on the shape and content of our meeting. Either phone (773-7427 or 773-51880 or E.mail to me at tmacl_hdrs@yahoo.com would work well. I will be staying at Traprock during Sunnys sabbatical. Tom MacLean *********************************** Sunday, October 14, 2001 Reciprocity A book review by Bill Ellis ""THE FABLE OF LHOMO ECONOMICUS is destroyed by Dominique Temple and Mireille Chabal in: La Rciprocit et La Naissance des Valeurs Humaines (ditions LHarmattan, 5-7 rue de LՎcole Polytechnique, F-75005 Paris FRANCE, 1995, in French). Modern Economics and the EuroAmerican culture are based on the assumed reality of homo economicus. That is, that the only motivation of humans is material self-interest. This book examines all cultures throughout history, including our own modern culture, and demonstrates that human motivations and human values have been distorted only in the last couple of hundred years, and more vehemently in the last few decades, to become based on values which are destroying the humanity and life on Earth. Reciprocity is more fundamental and more friendly to both humans and nature. Reciprocity is the antithesis of exchange or selling. Reciprocity, or gifting, has taken on many forms in different cultures. In some it is imbedded in religion. People produce and distribute goods and services in celebration of their spiritual beliefs. Their work is a gift to the gods, to the Earth, and to humanity, without thought of material return. In other cultures production is for the common good. That is, people see themselves imbedded in their families and communities. They exist only because of their relationships to other people and their bioregion. And these relationships depend on the productive role they play -- how much they can support and give to society. In still others, material welfare is paramount; but one gains insurance of her or his material well-being by giving to others. To him who gives shall be given. Each person gains prestige in society by how much s/he gives. That prestige demands reciprocity to the giver and to the family of the giver. The more one impoverishes himself in betterment of the community the more the community is beholden to the giver. This reciprocity on which almost all cultures are based is uniquely vilified by neoliberal economic theory which refuses to recognize that production and distribution can be based on anything but greed and exchange -- giving up something only to gain something else. This distorted economic theory of exchange goes well beyond just the market. Economic reasoning has invaded sociology, education, politics, ethics and the law. Homo Economicus is believed to base all values and judgments on economic exchange values, what one can gain materially. It is only in this distorted Western society that reciprocity has been subjugated to the concept of exchange. Bronislaw Malinowski, Claude Levi-Straus, Marcel Mauss, Marshall Sahlins and other anthropologists have shown the deep roots of reciprocity; Aristotle, Homer, Hobbes, and other political philosophers trace reciprocity from the Greeks as the base of our Western society; and Hegel, Adam Smith, Durkheim and Polanyi and other economists, describe reciprocitys relevance to the age we are in. But its the future which really concerns Temple and Chabal. Money, exchange, and globalism have replaced the human values inherent in reciprocity with motivations which are leading to social, ecological, economic and political destruction. Reciprocity exists deep in ourselves, our families, and our communities; but it is suppressed by our belief system and its resulting social institutions. We see reciprocity in President Bushs thousand points of light, in the burgeoning NGOs around the world, in volunteerism, in our familles, in our communities, and in many grassroots social innovations. Our future can be assured only if we release this constructive force of reciprocity. Or as the authors end this book, Si lesclave veut etre libre, il ne lui faut pas seulement diffrer la mort, mais dominer sa propre vie par le souce de celle dautrui, maitriser la vie avant quelle ne le condamne a mort. Thanks Bill. I don't read french, but perhaps one of readers can translate the last sentence for us. You can interact with and read more of Bill Ellis at the sites below: A Coalition for Self-Learning We invite you to join our exploration and read our book on: <http://www.CreatingLearningCommunities.org> join our discussion of new concepts for learning on: <LearningCommunities-subscribe@yahoobroups.com> or join our movement for action on: <CCL-LLCs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> ****************************************** Thoughts on Complexity Thoughts on complexity....of scale, pace and rhythm...in the context of Leo Elison's calling complexity the ""stuff"" of today's problem: are we only too immature psychosocially, i.e., unable to restrain our lust for the power-seeking opportunities inherent in large scale? ...might we be, effectively and forever, capable by nature of coping only within the ranges of our native scale, pace and rhythm? Can we learn/adapt to think bigger, faster...deal with the complexities of global scale organization? (Recall Metronomic Society's natural rhythms and human time scales) In my most centered moments I see world management as intractably out of our range, yet Im compelled to say that management or 'order' - of some kind - is necessary to temporize, or prevent altogether, the consequences of large-scale exploitation. At what level(s) can we impose such order? So....knowledge, values, action...wisdom as a ""mature"", responsible way of using knowledge and, maybe, values rooted more in nurturance than in dominance. The big question may be not merely how, but whether we can change, whether we can undo the big and fast and self-interest-driven paradigm and move toward a human-scale model friendlier to cooperation, compassion and sharing, one more inviting to trust, one of more honest discrimination between our wants and needs. The current paradigm has an awesome momentum; many of our identities, even our survivals, are rooted in some level of complicity in it. Even the thought of abandoning that in our highly stressed, vulnerable state is a very risky undertaking, particularly within a sensed isolation and alienation. Much of our focus is on work and earning and on our stature as consumers; to this goal we often sacrifice the value of meaningfulness in our work, a choice that usually deepens our sense of isolation. One vital aspect of our possibility for change is the recovery of meaningfulness in our productive energies. Sigmund Kvaloy (RESURGENCE, No. 155, p 11) speaks of ""meaningful"" work as a basic building block of society...a creative process that happens as a constant interchange with living nature; he defines it as activity which: is necessary for a person's material existence (and esthetic pleasure?) does not jeopardize continuance of life's organizational complexity, without time limit offers challenge to develop talents and capabilities, i.e., learning imbues partaker with loyalty, solidarity and cooperation engages children in ways sustaining to society Kvaloy also speaks of human maturing, which happens as a response to compulsions from a non-human authority, one with which we cannot argue, i.e., nature (not God) setting the ground rules and politics (human rules are secondary). .and some thoughts about changeand the vision that admits that notion and impels it: It seems to me that the possibility, the admissibility, of change, and perhaps the capacity to cope with complexity (are these two linked?) is much impeded, even inhibited, in an adversarial environment and enhanced/empowered in a cooperative, nurturing environment. To the extent that my physical survival is at stake, I am less open to options that I think might push me farther into a corner. To the extent that my emotional survival is at stake, I am less open to challenges of my self-image, my identity. Can I find here a relationship between complexity and strangeness or uncertainty or difference? How much will deeper understanding or informed-ness of the situation increase my willingness to change....or even to hear ideas that will force me to question ""where I am""? You may see a recent article about Tom at http://www.soaw.org/new/newswire_detail.php?id=637"
20050108 ing Pong Marathon Fundraiser: Humanitarian Aid & Emergency Health Care in Falluj "Saturday, Jan 8, 2005 Table Tennis/Ping Pong Marathon Fundraiser: Humanitarian Aid for Emergency Health Care in Fallujah, Iraq. 9am - 1pm, at St. Peter's Cathedral, 511 N. Park, in Helena. Sponsored by the Social Concerns Commission of St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral. Help raise funds for the two hospitals recently destroyed in Fallujah and for emergency health care needs of Fallujah's thousands of refugees. You can stop in to play or watch any time between 9 am and 1pm. There is no entry fee; good will donations will be taken. Table tennis players from across Montana are invited to join Helena table tennis players in the January 8th Marathon in Helena. Checks for tax-deductible donations can be made out now to ""St. Peter's Cathedral/Social Concerns Commission"" (with a note: Fallujah Medical Aid) and sent to St. Peter's, 511 N. Park, Helena, MT 59601. Call Frank Kromkowski at 443-0843 (H) or 841-2780 (W) for more information."
20050108 Draft & Service Counselors follow-up to Training "25 Draft & Servce counselors trained at Traprock in early December are invited to return for a question and answer session by phone with Bill Balvin of the Center for Conscience and War. Discussion follows on needs and next steps to bring information to all ages. If you have not been trained and want to or have a request for a counselor, please call us, 413 773-7427."
20050107 "Jan 6 - 10 Student Environmental Action Coalition Winter Convergence, Boston" "Jan 6 - 10 Student Environmental Action Coalition WINTER NATIONAL CONVERGENCE SEAC doesnt tell local groups what to do--we are the local groups, coming together, learning, teaching, networking, and strategizing. So join us for the National Convergence and make this movement yours! Register now at www.seac.org/nationalconvergence. Send email to ncc@seac.org for additional information. Other Contact Information: seac office -215/222-4711, Kate's cell - 513/236-9731. Boston, MA"
20050106 "Stand up for Democracy Rally - 10:00 a.m. in Lafayette Park, DC" "On January 6 in Washington, D.C. Tell Bush: We Will Stop Voter Disenfranchisement! Tell Congress: Stand Up for Democracy! On January 6, 2005 Congress will meet in joint session to certify the 2004 presidential election. On that day, if one member of the House and one member of the Senate object to the certification of the vote, then all members of Congress will finally discuss these issues. On January 6, 2001, not a single Senator would join with the Representatives who demanded an inquiry into the Florida recount. This year, let's make our Senators take a stand! Join Medea Benjamin, John Bonifaz, David Cobb, Congressman John Conyers (invited), Alysia Fischer, George Friday, Rev. Jesse Jackson (invited), Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (invited), Rev. Lennox Yearwood and many others as we: Rally at 10:00 a.m. in Lafayette Park across from the White House. We will then march to Capitol Hill to join with others at the U.S. Capitol at noon. We need an investigation into the Ohio vote on November 2, the seriously problematic ""recount,"" partisan, discriminatory decisions made by the Secretary of State, electronic voting machine fraud, not enough machines in predominantly Black precincts, and all of the other ways that voters were disenfranchised in the USA. While our Senators and Representatives are inside Congress, tallying the electoral college vote, We the People must have a presence outside, bringing attention to the disenfranchisement, suppression and fraud that pervaded the 2004 election - and demanding real reforms to extend and protect democracy in the U.S. Please join us on January 6 in Washington, DC. Check http://www.nov3.us, http://www.votecobb.org, http://www.counter-inaugural.org or http://www.pdamerica.org for more information. Leading up to the January 6 events there will be a major rally in Columbus, Ohio on January 3 at 2 p.m. organized by Rev. Jesse Jackson, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and other groups. For more information go to http://www.rainbowpush.org. If you can't come to DC, we urge you to organize an action on January 4 or 5 at a Senator's office in your community, and list your event at http://www.nov3.us. And on January 6 let?s flood the Senate with calls all m orning and afternoon; the Capitol Hill information number is 202-224-3121. If the Ukraine can have a re-vote, why can't the U.S. have at least an investigation into vote suppression? UJPSteering-subscribe@yahoogroups.com"
20050106 "Jan 6 - 10 Student Environmental Action Coalition Winter Convergence, Boston" "Jan 6 - 10 Student Environmental Action Coalition WINTER NATIONAL CONVERGENCE SEAC doesnt tell local groups what to do--we are the local groups, coming together, learning, teaching, networking, and strategizing. So join us for the National Convergence and make this movement yours! Register now at www.seac.org/nationalconvergence. Send email to ncc@seac.org for additional information. Other Contact Information: seac office -215/222-4711, Kate's cell - 513/236-9731. Boston, MA"
20050105 DAILY VIGIL AT JOHN KERRY'S HOUSE (through Jan 5) "DAILY VIGIL AT JOHN KERRY'S HOUSE (through Jan 5) We are asking John Kerry not to certify the electoral college vote on Jan. 6, 2005 and to encourage other of his Congressional collegues not to certify, and to support others who are planning not to certify. Suggestions for signs: * Senator Kerry, Vote No On Certification * Senator Kerry, Do Not Certify The Electoral Vote Send email to vigilo@caef.us for additional information. Other Contact Information: Sheila Parks, (617)524-2224 or (617)512-5529. 12:30 to 1:30 John Kerry's House at Louisburg Square, Beacon Hill"
20050104 Vigil at Kerry's Residence "Now - Jan 5 DAILY VIGIL AT JOHN KERRY'S HOUSE We are asking John Kerry not to certify the electoral college vote on Jan. 6, 2005 and to encourage other of his Congressional collegues not to certify, and to support others who are planning not to certify. Suggestions for signs: * Senator Kerry, Vote No On Certification * Senator Kerry, Do Not Certify The Electoral Vote Send email to vigilo@caef.us for additional information. Other Contact Information: Sheila Parks, (617)524-2224 or (617)512-5529. 12:30 to 1:30 John Kerry's House at Louisburg Square, Beacon Hill More details..."
20050103 "Defend DEMOCRACY in Columbus, 2pm" "JANUARY 3: DEFEND DEMOCRACY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO United for Peace and Justice, UFPJ, joins Jesse Jackson's Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in organizing Jan. 3 P""ro-Democracy/Count Every Vote Rally."" 2:00 pm Rally Capitol Theatre Vern Riffe Center for Government and the Arts 77 S. High Street Join us and Progressive Democrats of America CASE Ohio, and others as we come together to demand: - that all the Ohio votes be counted - that all voting irregularities be investigated - that Ohio electors not be seated until we have an accurate final count On Election Day, problems throughout Ohio were reported all day long. In the days and weeks that followed, people throughout the state continued to point to many irregularities in the presidential vote. The voting machines were susceptible to glitches, mistakes and hacking, and even the Ohio Secretary of State Blackwell (who chaired the Ohio Bush-Cheney election campaign) admitted there were ""missteps"" in the election process. As was the case in the 2000 election, these problems disproportionately affected African-American and low-income voters. More than a month has passed since voters cast votes for the President and Vice-President of the United States -- but every day, more and more stories surface that call into question the election's integrity. We call on everyone who can to join the January 3 Count Every Vote rally called by Rev. Jesse Jackson and the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition, just days before the U.S. Congress will convene to accept the results of the votes cast by the Electoral College. Watch for aucio files, photos at http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20050103 Boston - Defend Our Democracy! Defend Our Democracy! "Boston, Defend Our Democracy! Call on Congress to Stand Up & Be Counted For Equal Voting Rights For All On January 6! Rally for the Republic At the Historic Cradle of Liberty - Bostons Faneuil Hall Monday, January 3 7 9:30 p.m. Gather in the Boston Common near the State House at 6:30 p.m. and we will March to Faneuil Hall Call on our U.S. Senators & Reps. to do the right thing on January 6! Ask them NOT to certify the electoral votes of states where election results are still in question. Disturbing incidents of voter suppression and reports of possible vote tampering are emerging from Ohio and other states. Members of Congress plan a challenge in the Joint Session of the U.S. Congress on January 6, 2005. Ask your Senators and Reps to join the challenge. Invoke our Constitutional protection of the right to vote. Stand in solidarity with the voters of Ohio. Jesse Jackson will also lead a Rally for the Republic in Columbus on January 3. Speakers to include: David Lytel - Organizer of 2000 & 2004 Challenges to Congress not to certify the electoral college votes due to civil rights violations Tom Barbera - One of thirteen MA electors who passed a unanimous resolution asking for the investigation and remedy of election violations Faye Morrison - Ayer Selectwoman who spent six months campaigning and working with Election Protection in several states - disturbing stories of voter suppression from the trenches Donna Palermino, Esq. - Activist and Attorney, to speak on the legal aspects of the challenge Campaign Volunteers - Local citizens who campaigned in Ohio, Florida and other states,to share their personal experiences of vote suppression. PLUS A SHORT VIDEO ON VOTE SUPPRESSION IN OHIO. Music by Greg Greenway, folk singer Sponsored by the Coalition Against Election Fraud, www.caef.us Contact us at caef@caef.us ELECTION FRAUD 2004 There were 57,000 complaints of voting violations dealing with machine problems and acts of voter suppression delivered to the US House of Representatives Judiciary Committee. Machine problems include electronic touch screen machines in Florida that began counting votes backwards and others that reported the wrong candidate as people voted. Hanging chads were once again a problem, this time in Ohio. Just as in Florida in 2000, the greatest ballot spoilage -- ballots cast but not countable -- occurred in predominately African American precincts. Some voters were turned away illegally. Others were given provisional ballots that were later discarded. Inexcusable waits of up to ten hours caused an unknown number of voters to give up without voting. Many were sent to the wrong polling place. Many experienced intimidation. Tens of thousands were purged from voting lists. Absentee ballots did not arrive or went uncounted. African American, low-income and younger voters were disproportionately disenfranchised. Significant discrepancies between the exit polls and the official results occurred -- but only in swing states. Statistical analysis shows that the chance of such selective disparity between the exit polls and the official tallies, almost always favoring George Bush, were less than one in a million. These are the kinds of problems that led the Ukrainian people to take to the streets and the international community to stand up and cry foul. The Voting Rights Act makes voter suppression illegal. The 14th Amendment of our Constitution says that if voters are disenfranchised, the vote of the Electoral College should be adjusted proportionately. We must be able to trust that our electoral processes are fair and just. This is a non-partisan issue. Join us in opposing the January 6 certification of this election. If even one House member and one Senator object to the electoral votes of any state, that objection will be recorded and the vote will not be automatically certified. After the 2000 election Representatives from the Congressional Black Caucus were willing not to certify, but they couldn't find one Senator to support them. Don't let that happen again. What You Can Do: Contact your U.S. Senators & Representative and ask them to vote NOT to certify the electoral votes on January 6! Senators and Representatives can be reached toll-free by calling 1-800-839-5276 or 1-877-762-8762 (connecting all offices). In addition, contact these key U.S. Senators: Barbara Boxer CA-D Robert Byrd WV-D Mark Dayton MN-D Thomas Harkin IA-D Jim Jeffords VT-I Edward Kennedy MA-D Patrick Leahy VT-D Carl Levin MI-D Joseph Lieberman CT-D Barbara Mikulski MD-D Barack Obama IL-D Charles Schumer NY-D Olympia Snow ME-R Join our daily vigil at John Kerrys home at Louisburg Square on Beacon Hill in Boston. 12:301:30 pm, except 45 pm on New Year's Eve. (Wear some orange to remember the power of the Ukrainians!) Travel to Washington DC to visit Congress before the vote and attend the January 6 Defend Democracy Rally and Vigil, 10am-4pm in Upper Senate Park. For details or further information http://www.caef.us"
20050102 "Friendly Economics discussion series - Deerfield, MA" "January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th, at noon or shortly afterward, at Traprock Peace Center. From Tom MacLean: Im proposing a three session discussion on an exploration of the notion of friendly economics, convening at Traprock Peace Center on January Sundays, 2nd, 9th, 16th, at noon or shortly afterward. A lunch potluck might suit the occasion well and I suggest that the first gathering be that with a decision then to carry on or forego. Two plus hours may be time enough to bring up meaty ideas and have a round or two of sharing comment and feelings. This suggestion is an attempt on my part to carry on from a quite wonderfully insightful series of sharings some years ago, at the initiative of Joe and Terresina Havens and involved folk from Mt. Toby Meeting. Ive longed for years to resume those introspective searchings. Im attaching a piece by Bill Ellis, who headed TRANET in Maine for some years, and some thoughts about complexity, which deals with the psychology of change. There are numerous other resources that would serve our search and Ill have those at hand to review. Please let me hear of your interest an suggestions on the shape and content of our meeting. Either phone (773-7427 or 773-51880 or E.mail to me at tmacl_hdrs@yahoo.com would work well. I will be staying at Traprock during Sunnys sabbatical. Tom MacLean *********************************** Sunday, October 14, 2001 Reciprocity A book review by Bill Ellis ""THE FABLE OF LHOMO ECONOMICUS is destroyed by Dominique Temple and Mireille Chabal in: La Rciprocit et La Naissance des Valeurs Humaines (ditions LHarmattan, 5-7 rue de LՎcole Polytechnique, F-75005 Paris FRANCE, 1995, in French). Modern Economics and the EuroAmerican culture are based on the assumed reality of homo economicus. That is, that the only motivation of humans is material self-interest. This book examines all cultures throughout history, including our own modern culture, and demonstrates that human motivations and human values have been distorted only in the last couple of hundred years, and more vehemently in the last few decades, to become based on values which are destroying the humanity and life on Earth. Reciprocity is more fundamental and more friendly to both humans and nature. Reciprocity is the antithesis of exchange or selling. Reciprocity, or gifting, has taken on many forms in different cultures. In some it is imbedded in religion. People produce and distribute goods and services in celebration of their spiritual beliefs. Their work is a gift to the gods, to the Earth, and to humanity, without thought of material return. In other cultures production is for the common good. That is, people see themselves imbedded in their families and communities. They exist only because of their relationships to other people and their bioregion. And these relationships depend on the productive role they play -- how much they can support and give to society. In still others, material welfare is paramount; but one gains insurance of her or his material well-being by giving to others. To him who gives shall be given. Each person gains prestige in society by how much s/he gives. That prestige demands reciprocity to the giver and to the family of the giver. The more one impoverishes himself in betterment of the community the more the community is beholden to the giver. This reciprocity on which almost all cultures are based is uniquely vilified by neoliberal economic theory which refuses to recognize that production and distribution can be based on anything but greed and exchange -- giving up something only to gain something else. This distorted economic theory of exchange goes well beyond just the market. Economic reasoning has invaded sociology, education, politics, ethics and the law. Homo Economicus is believed to base all values and judgments on economic exchange values, what one can gain materially. It is only in this distorted Western society that reciprocity has been subjugated to the concept of exchange. Bronislaw Malinowski, Claude Levi-Straus, Marcel Mauss, Marshall Sahlins and other anthropologists have shown the deep roots of reciprocity; Aristotle, Homer, Hobbes, and other political philosophers trace reciprocity from the Greeks as the base of our Western society; and Hegel, Adam Smith, Durkheim and Polanyi and other economists, describe reciprocitys relevance to the age we are in. But its the future which really concerns Temple and Chabal. Money, exchange, and globalism have replaced the human values inherent in reciprocity with motivations which are leading to social, ecological, economic and political destruction. Reciprocity exists deep in ourselves, our families, and our communities; but it is suppressed by our belief system and its resulting social institutions. We see reciprocity in President Bushs thousand points of light, in the burgeoning NGOs around the world, in volunteerism, in our familles, in our communities, and in many grassroots social innovations. Our future can be assured only if we release this constructive force of reciprocity. Or as the authors end this book, Si lesclave veut etre libre, il ne lui faut pas seulement diffrer la mort, mais dominer sa propre vie par le souce de celle dautrui, maitriser la vie avant quelle ne le condamne a mort. Thanks Bill. I don't read french, but perhaps one of readers can translate the last sentence for us. You can interact with and read more of Bill Ellis at the sites below: A Coalition for Self-Learning We invite you to join our exploration and read our book on: <http://www.CreatingLearningCommunities.org> join our discussion of new concepts for learning on: <LearningCommunities-subscribe@yahoobroups.com> or join our movement for action on: <CCL-LLCs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com> ****************************************** Thoughts on Complexity Thoughts on complexity....of scale, pace and rhythm...in the context of Leo Elison's calling complexity the ""stuff"" of today's problem: are we only too immature psychosocially, i.e., unable to restrain our lust for the power-seeking opportunities inherent in large scale? ...might we be, effectively and forever, capable by nature of coping only within the ranges of our native scale, pace and rhythm? Can we learn/adapt to think bigger, faster...deal with the complexities of global scale organization? (Recall Metronomic Society's natural rhythms and human time scales) In my most centered moments I see world management as intractably out of our range, yet Im compelled to say that management or 'order' - of some kind - is necessary to temporize, or prevent altogether, the consequences of large-scale exploitation. At what level(s) can we impose such order? So....knowledge, values, action...wisdom as a ""mature"", responsible way of using knowledge and, maybe, values rooted more in nurturance than in dominance. The big question may be not merely how, but whether we can change, whether we can undo the big and fast and self-interest-driven paradigm and move toward a human-scale model friendlier to cooperation, compassion and sharing, one more inviting to trust, one of more honest discrimination between our wants and needs. The current paradigm has an awesome momentum; many of our identities, even our survivals, are rooted in some level of complicity in it. Even the thought of abandoning that in our highly stressed, vulnerable state is a very risky undertaking, particularly within a sensed isolation and alienation. Much of our focus is on work and earning and on our stature as consumers; to this goal we often sacrifice the value of meaningfulness in our work, a choice that usually deepens our sense of isolation. One vital aspect of our possibility for change is the recovery of meaningfulness in our productive energies. Sigmund Kvaloy (RESURGENCE, No. 155, p 11) speaks of ""meaningful"" work as a basic building block of society...a creative process that happens as a constant interchange with living nature; he defines it as activity which: is necessary for a person's material existence (and esthetic pleasure?) does not jeopardize continuance of life's organizational complexity, without time limit offers challenge to develop talents and capabilities, i.e., learning imbues partaker with loyalty, solidarity and cooperation engages children in ways sustaining to society Kvaloy also speaks of human maturing, which happens as a response to compulsions from a non-human authority, one with which we cannot argue, i.e., nature (not God) setting the ground rules and politics (human rules are secondary). .and some thoughts about changeand the vision that admits that notion and impels it: It seems to me that the possibility, the admissibility, of change, and perhaps the capacity to cope with complexity (are these two linked?) is much impeded, even inhibited, in an adversarial environment and enhanced/empowered in a cooperative, nurturing environment. To the extent that my physical survival is at stake, I am less open to options that I think might push me farther into a corner. To the extent that my emotional survival is at stake, I am less open to challenges of my self-image, my identity. Can I find here a relationship between complexity and strangeness or uncertainty or difference? How much will deeper understanding or informed-ness of the situation increase my willingness to change....or even to hear ideas that will force me to question ""where I am""? You may see a recent article about Tom at http://www.soaw.org/new/newswire_detail.php?id=637"
20041225 In the Holy Land - JOURNAL OF MEMPHIS ACTIVISTS "Holy Land Journal - Memphis Activists in Palestine Description: Hey everyone, this is the journal of a group of Memphis activsts (on their way to Israel and the Palestinian territories to work for peace) while they were in Jordan. Holy Land Journal 12/18 We started our first day in Jordan by hiking from our motel outside of Jerash down a mountain towards the old city; we got a late start, but the first leg of this hike ended the moment we came across a some righteous hanging out; our chance encounter with a local barber and friends saw us spending an hour or so late in the morning drinking tea and eating falafel with a local barber, who not only made the best falafel I've ever eaten but demonstrated a few Arabic barber techniques, using our Bedouin guide, Ibrahim, as a model. Ibrahim looked good before the job and just great afterward; Mohammad the barber finished the demonstration just in time for the impromptu soccer game: foreign 20-somethings vs local kids. Though Joel, Josh, Jacob and I each had a 2-foot height advantage (i think Kyle sat this one out), the kids made us all look MY ageso either to save ourselves a good whuppin or to make up for lag time, we scooted out of there and hiked down to the old city of Jerash, which is just huge and beyond any written description I could give it. We DID spend a bit of time testing the acoustics of the main theater --very impressive. We sang a few lines of whatever to ourselves and the British folks passing by, drank some high-octane Arabic coffee with some Jordanian university students, traded a few jokes I can tell you later, then got on a bus to head up to Ajlun, a fortress high on the hills of Pella whose strategic position was put to use both during the crusades and the 1967 war. 12/19 20-kilometer hike not a day for lightweights. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Middle East, northeastern Jordan and paletsine, don't have much flat land, and this one was an entire day uphill and downhill; we got an early start in Anjara, hiking down the Wadi Sahkel (Sahkel Valley) and into the nation's green belt, Deir Allah and the Jordan Valley, a landscape covered with greenhouses, onions, cows and collard greens; roughly 80% of Jordan is desert, and we've seen a \lot of the 20% that's green.. A few hours down the hike, through olive trees, streams and critters, we stopped at the farm house and had lunch and tea with Mohammad, a local farmer; this area we were hiking throughthese villagesdon't get any tourist traffic, and I mean thatnone. Mohammad's house was just off the smallest road on our map, so the folks we met were a bit perplexed by the 2 Bedouin leading 10 yanks by their houses. So, back to our afternoon host from his rooftop we could see across to Palestine/Israel. A flock of doves circled overhead, the olive trees stretched all the way to the valley, and the sunshine could not have been cozier. We ended the day touring Roman ruins in Pella and watching the sunset at the Pella Rest House, smoking nargila (Arabic water pipe, smoked with either fruit or plain tobacco) and bargaining with local kids on Roman and Byzantine coin prices our negotiating skills are already getting a bit better, and these kids were hard businessmen (at ages 9 and 11), but we had local support in the bargaining process. 12/20 If not for the Jordan-Israel peace treaty, we would not have spent this day at the site of Christ's baptism by John the Baptist. In Bethany Beyond the Jordan, we stood on Elijah's hillthe location where Elijah ascended directly into heavenand saw a dry valley that used to be the Jordan River, now not much larger than Nonconnah Creek in Memphis, due to a number of contributing factors but notably Israel's pumping of water from the Jordan. Perhaps this can be further resolved? It was a topic of much discussion between our group and local folks. At the sight of Christ's baptism were found the remains of three ancient churches as described by three pilgrims on three different occasions; the site also happens to sit 5 Roman miles north of the Dead Sea as described by Biblical scholars. From the banks of the Jordan river we could see the Israeli borderroughly 2 meters away! In addition, 2 Christian churches, nearing the completion of their construction, sit opposite each other on the river banks. Later we stood atop Mt. Nebo, looking upon the Holy Land just as Moses did thousands of years ago. Unlike Moses, though, we will be crossing the river in a few days to walk in the land of canaan. We ended our day drinking Arabic coffee, smoking nargila, dancing and clapping at Amman's Arabisk caf with local folks and an Iraqi family who fled Iraq; because of the recent war, about half a million Iraqis have fled to Jordan; others have fled to other nations. Pretty much anyone who can leave is leaving or has left and wait to return home. I don't see this happening any time soon. 12/21 On the way to Petra we stopped atop a hill to look down into the village of Abu Makteb, the home town of our bus driver, Majid; we saw the home he grew up in and the castle the village inhabited roughly 100 years ago. On the way to Petra Majid pulled over to visit with his father, then we were on the road again to the next hike. For our last day of hiking in Jordan, we took short breaks from our hiking to ride donkeys up to a monastery near the top of Petra, a city carved out of mountainsides by the Nabataeans in the 2nd century BCmassive, breathtaking, and mind-boggling are a few of the words which most appropriately describe this scarlet city unbelievably well-preserved; throughout many different periods of being deserted and inhabited, Petra has housed generations of Romans, Bedouin, and of course the Nabataeans. Of all the impressions one can gather, perhaps the strongestnext to hospitalityis how closely tied the people here are to not only their land but their history and the history of the land. At the end of our day we rode camels and donkeys up to a Bedouin village to catch a ride back to Amman; mine critter was definitely a racing type, but was the usual driver was jogging alongside and every couple of minutes giving the camel a good smack on the tush to get it moving. Pedal to the metal. While the rest of us were nearing the top of the hill, Joel G. and Kyle were lagging behind, not because they didn't have what it takes to ride uphill, but because of the angriest camel in all of Petra. Joel had hopped on a critter already bent out of shape, who decided, halfway up, that he was sick of carrying around this guy on his back and then starting JUMPING UP AND DOWN and reaching around to bite Joel G; so Kyle reaches behind him for Joel's reins and gets nipped at; so Kyle very quickly draws his hand back (trust me when I say that camels don't like Kyle) and Joel, horizontal at this point, gets thrown off and somehow lands on his feet. Of all the times to not have the video camera turned on!!! Joel finished the hike on foot, and we took pictures of my camel and I kissing. Tomorrow is the Israeli border. Yours, Ceylon Mooney Joel G Jacob Flowers Kyle Kordsmeier"
20041225 Holy Land Journal - Memphis Activists in Palestine "Hey everyone, this is the journal of a group of Memphis activsts (on their way to Israel and the Palestinian territories to work for peace) while they were in Jordan. Holy Land Journal 12/18 We started our first day in Jordan by hiking from our motel outside of Jerash down a mountain towards the old city; we got a late start, but the first leg of this hike ended the moment we came across a some righteous hanging out; our chance encounter with a local barber and friends saw us spending an hour or so late in the morning drinking tea and eating falafel with a local barber, who not only made the best falafel I've ever eaten but demonstrated a few Arabic barber techniques, using our Bedouin guide, Ibrahim, as a model. Ibrahim looked good before the job and just great afterward; Mohammad the barber finished the demonstration just in time for the impromptu soccer game: foreign 20- somethings vs local kids. Though Joel, Josh, Jacob and I each had a 2-foot height advantage (i think Kyle sat this one out), the kids made us all look MY ageso either to save ourselves a good whuppin or to make up for lag time, we scooted out of there and hiked down to the old city of Jerash, which is justhuge and beyond any written description I could give it. We DID spend a bit of time testing the acoustics of the main theater--very impressive. We sang a few lines of whatever to ourselves and the British folks passing by, drank some high-octane Arabic coffee with some Jordanian university students, traded a few jokes I can tell you later, then got on a bus to head up to Ajlun, a fortress high on the hills of Pella whose strategic position was put to use both during the crusades and the 1967 war. 12/19 20-kilometer hikenot a day for lightweights. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Middle East, northeastern Jordan and paletsine, don't have much flat land, and this one was an entire day uphill and downhill; we got an early start in Anjara, hiking down the Wadi Sahkel (Sahkel Valley) and into the nation's green belt, Deir Allah and the Jordan Valley, a landscape covered with greenhouses, onions, cows and collard greens; roughly 80% of Jordan is desert, and we've seen a \lot of the 20% that's green.. A few hours down the hike, through olive trees, streams and critters, we stopped at the farm house and had lunch and tea with Mohammad, a local farmer; this area we were hiking throughthese villagesdon't get any tourist traffic, and I mean thatnone. Mohammad's house was just off the smallest road on our map, so the folks we met were a bit perplexed by the 2 Bedouin leading 10 yanks by their houses. So, back to our afternoon hostfrom his rooftop we could see across to Palestine/Israel. A flock of doves circled overhead, the olive trees stretched all the way to the valley, and the sunshine could not have been cozier. We ended the day touring Roman ruins in Pella and watching the sunset at the Pella Rest House, smoking nargila (Arabic water pipe, smoked with either fruit or plain tobacco) and bargaining with local kids on Roman and Byzantine coin pricesour negotiating skills are already getting a bit better, and these kids were hard businessmen (at ages 9 and 11), but we had local support in the bargaining process. 12/20 If not for the Jordan-Israel peace treaty, we would not have spent this day at the site of Christ's baptism by John the Baptist. In Bethany Beyond the Jordan, we stood on Elijah's hillthe location where Elijah ascended directly into heavenand saw a dry valley that used to be the Jordan River, now not much larger than Nonconnah Creek in Memphis, due to a number of contributing factors but notably Israel's pumping of water from the Jordan. Perhaps this can be further resolved? It was a topic of much discussion between our group and local folks. At the sight of Christ's baptism were found the remains of three ancient churches as described by three pilgrims on three different occasions; the site also happens to sit 5 Roman miles north of the Dead Sea as described by Biblical scholars. From the banks of the Jordan river we could see the Israeli borderroughly 2 meters away! In addition, 2 Christian churches, nearing the completion of their construction, sit opposite each other on the river banks. Later we stood atop Mt. Nebo, looking upon the Holy Land just as Moses did thousands of years ago. Unlike Moses, though, we will be crossing the river in a few days to walk in the land of canaan. We ended our day drinking Arabic coffee, smoking nargila, dancing and clapping at Amman's Arabisk caf with local folks and an Iraqi family who fled Iraq; because of the recent war, about half a million Iraqis have fled to Jordan; others have fled to other nations. Pretty much anyone who can leave is leaving or has left and wait to return home. I don't see this happening any time soon. 12/21 On the way to Petra we stopped atop a hill to look down into the village of Abu Makteb, the home town of our bus driver, Majid; we saw the home he grew up in and the castle the village inhabited roughly 100 years ago. On the way to Petra Majid pulled over to visit with his father, then we were on the road again to the next hike. For our last day of hiking in Jordan, we took short breaks from our hiking to ride donkeys up to a monastery near the top of Petra, a city carved out of mountainsides by the Nabataeans in the 2nd century BCmassive, breathtaking, and mind-boggling are a few of the words which most appropriately describe this scarlet city unbelievably well-preserved; throughout many different periods of being deserted and inhabited, Petra has housed generations of Romans, Bedouin, and of course the Nabataeans. Of all the impressions one can gather, perhaps the strongestnext to hospitalityis how closely tied the people here are to not only their land but their history and the history of the land. At the end of our day we rode camels and donkeys up to a Bedouin village to catch a ride back to Amman; mine critter was definitely a racing type, but was the usual driver was jogging alongside and every couple of minutes giving the camel a good smack on the tush to get it moving. Pedal to the metal. While the rest of us were nearing the top of the hill, Joel G. and Kyle were lagging behind, not because they didn't have what it takes to ride uphill, but because of the angriest camel in all of Petra. Joel had hopped on a critter already bent out of shape, who decided, halfway up, that he was sick of carrying around this guy on his back and then starting JUMPING UP AND DOWN and reaching around to bite Joel G; so Kyle reaches behind him for Joel's reins and gets nipped at; so Kyle very quickly draws his hand back (trust me when I say that camels don't like Kyle) and Joel, horizontal at this point, gets thrown off and somehow lands on his feet. Of all the times to not have the video camera turned on!!! Joel finished the hike on foot, and we took pictures of my camel and I kissing. Tomorrow is the Israeli border. Yours, Ceylon Mooney Joel G Jacob Flowers Kyle Kordsmeier"
20041218 The Wilder Building Fire Relief Fundraiser "The Wilder Building Fire Relief Fundraiser - a benefit event for the displaced tenants of the Wilder Building in Brattleboro Saturday, December 18, 6pm dinner/silent auction, 7:30 pm live auction; 9pm live music with Sugarhouse The River Garden 157 Main Street Brattleboro, VT Contact: Loretta Palazzo, Boomerang Phone: (802)257-6911 The Wilder Fire Benefit Dinner will be a buffet dinner, with food donated by many restaurants around town such as TJ Buckley's, 39 Main, The Riverview and many others. Dinner will be followed by an auction and a silent auction of goods & services. The evening wraps up with live music from Sugarhouse. Everything is donated so all proceeds will go to the of the Wilder Relief Fund to benefit those who have lost their homes."
20041218 "Traprock 25th Anniversary Celebration - Deerfield, MA" "Save the date - afternoon and evening program. More details coming. At Deerfield Academy, Deerfield, MA Afternoon workshops followed by evening (7 PM ) program. call 413-773-7427 for details."
20041218 "TRAPROCK's 25TH ANNIVERSARY - ""Peace Fest 2004 - Circles of Care, Circles for C" "Come Celebrate Traprocks 25th Anniversary, and welcome special guest Gerard Matthew, Iraq War veteran who was found to be contaminated with depleted uranium after returning sick from the war. His daughter was conceived shortly after his return she was born with deformities of her hands. Another victim of this war? Democracy Now reported the story on September 30th now you can meet him and hear him on December 18th! You can hear Sunny Millers interview with him at http://www.grassrootspeace.org/gerard_matthew_09dec04.html PEACE FEST, 2004 ~ Peace on Earth? YES! and HOW! ""Circles of Care, Circles for Change"" Saturday Dec. 18 at Deerfield Academy Celebrate Traprock Peace Center's 25th Anniversary your way. Behind the red brick church, on Main St. old Deerfield, hope takes a turn, in this Neighbors Network to End War. Together we vote with our feet and with our lives for peace on earth, right here, right now. Choose your circles. Opening Circle, begins at 1 PM 1:30 Traprock Caf, (open all day) with Hopes for Peace Can We Talk? Conscious Communications peace skills, Sandra Boston Hacking for Peace, Futbolitistas, Daniel Botkin, Theater Games, Sunny Miller, Share your favorite peace story, all afternoon 2:30 Draft Counseling with Frances Crowe, a co-founder! Active play with Trevor the Gamesman Song Circle with Leela Whitcomb-Hewitt, Jontz, & friends Breema massage with Kathleen Becker 3:30 UW! -- Uranim Weapons News, GWII vet Gerard Mathew Peace Education Today, Sarah Pirtle, 3:30 Art for Peace, Origami, Cartoon for Peace, Gordon Kramer Stunning and Favorite Films, 4:30 My Traprock Peace story with Randy Kehler, friends reflections, Decorate a peace T-shirt with Cale & Beth Weissman Harp & relaxation with Lynne Davis Sharing stories, a big circle If you're staying through evening, bring bowls for baked potatoes & stone soup, 6:00 7:00 the Evening Fun: Music with Julia Burrough, Tom Neilson, friends Julia Ricklis and Maggie dancing. More reminiscence, Waffles T. Clown, the hopes of a veteran, & the grand finale, Court Dorsey and Suzie Polucci in ""Camarooned in America."" Birthday cake and Give Peace a Dance. Help with video recording, veggies, soup and hospitality welcome. 413 773-7427 What a great crew planning all this: Peter Letson, Paul Ricklis, Mary Rose, Grant Bialek, John Wilde, Sally Weiss, Debra Schey, Charlie Jenks, Sally Shaw, Leela Whitcomb-Hewitt, Randy Kehler, Hank Berry, Lynn Benander, Eric Wasileski, Rich Trenholm, Sue & Mark Watkins, and so many others stepping up to pitch in, sharing talent, by phone, at work, and at home, nurturing this reunion and welcoming. Please pass on this invitation. Donations accepted. Please welcome wonderful friends, of all ages. Old friends, news friends, sharing deep commitments, dancing disarmament in a Neighbors Network to End War. Yes, peace on earth! We vote again, here and now, with our feet, our dollars & our deeds. Old friends, new friends, your one-page, favorite Traprock peace stories are welcomed. Recollect one memorable time in the movement, in Traprock times? If you will trace your hand or hands right over your writing we'll have a feeling about the many lives that weave together this adventure. If you cant get away to celebrate, but can send something, our address is at the top of this page. In case of a winter storm we would celebrate on Sunday Dec. 19, and announce that by radio. Donations will be accepted. Together we vote with our feet and with our lives for peace on earth, right here, right now. Best regards, Sunny Miller, Exec Director 413-773-7427 Truth matters Labors of love matter Gifts matter in a Neighbors' Network to End War"
20041217 "GAY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS RIDES INTO TOWN - Northampton, MA" "GAY COUNTRY CHRISTMAS RIDES INTO TOWN Friday December 17 @ 8pm and Saturday December 18th @ 4pm & 8pm A.P.E. Performance Space, 3rd Floor Thorne's Marketplace, Main St. Northampton Six Actors in Search of a Schtick, the people who brought you ""We're Going to the Therapist,"" present ""A Gay Country Christmas:"" a holiday musical comedy featuring a frisky Mr. And Mrs. Claus, a gay cowboy country star, a hyperactive elf, and a holiday cynic. Country star Randy Lewis has been outed and ends up in bar regrouping. An elf runs into the bar and screams ""Santa's been mugged!"" and the mayhem begins. Featuring all original songs by Rene Lewis Pfister including ""The Gay Cowboy Lament"", ""I saw Santa from a 747"" and ""Did you kill Santa?"" The production features Pfister as the cowboy, as well as local community performers Laura Lezon, Eric Johnson, and Erin Freed. All four have recently acted with The New Century Theatre in Northampton. Other actors include band sensation Linda Noll doing her well know impersonation of Brenda Lee, Mark Nimar, Linda Fish and co-writer and co-producer Jan Mankowsky. ""A Gay Country Christmas"" will debut on Friday December 17th at 8:00 p.m. and continue on Saturday December 18th at 4:00p.m. and 8:00p.m. at Thorne's Marketplace in Northampton, 3rd Floor, A.P.E. Performance Space. Six Actors in Search of a Schtick was founded by Moss Hart Award winner Rene Lewis Pfister and Jan Mankowsky, who first produced Rene's Midsummer Night's Dream musical ""A Little Mischief"" with the Hampshire Shakespeare Company in Amherst. They then burst onto the Northampton scene with ""Halloween 2000...The Haunted Opera House,"" sponsored by the Northampton Arts Council and presented at the Academy of Music. Over the past 5 years they have produced 5 original musicals and adaptations including ""Pinocchio,"" which was commissioned in 3 separate venues across New England and received support from the Massachusetts Arts Council. They are commissioned to write 3 musicals in 2005 for The Concord Youth Theater. Tickets for ""A Gay Country Christmas"" are $10 for adults $8 for seniors and students. For reservations call the A.P.E. at (413) 586-5553. Tickets also available at the door. Rene Lewis Pfister & Jan Mankowsky or Six Actors in Search of a Schtick 47 Old Stage Road Hatfield, MA 01038 (413) 247-5333 Reneonbroadway@yahoo.com"
20041216 Public hearing on New Risks proposedat the Old Vernon Reactor "Thurs. Dec. 16, 6 PM - ""I'm going -- Are you going?"" Public Hearing on Stopping Increased Risks at the Vernon Reactor! (V-SNAP in charge + NRC attending) We worked our tails off to get word out about the Nov. 9 Nuclear Regulatory Commission Hearing, on the proposals to increase stress and profits at the old Vernon reactor. Then it was cancelled, because a public safety officer said that if more than 500 people showed up at the Vernon Elementary School gymnasium, he would shut down the meeting. (Yes, we like public safety!) Now we invite 1000 to show up for this meeting, Dec. 16 at Brattleboro Union High School. After all, what use is holiday baking if we're headed for a melt-down??!! Please choose or name a new strategy. * Ask two more important person each day to attend. Ask them to ask two. * Call a Senator and explain the urgency. * Show ""Fatal Fall-Out"" to your real estate broker, insurance agent or town fire crew. * Ask what a shopkeeper would do with inventories after evacuation. * Ask your doctor, hospital, school or temple to announce the hearing. * Call a news desk. * Look at prevailing wind patterns. * Invite a speaker from one of several groups named below. * Don't worry. Just show up. Friends in Concord, Gardner, Boston, Worcester Cape Cod, or Providence may stay overnight if they like. Slumber will be our delight. Increased nuclear fuel, increased operating temperatures, increased pressure on parts in the steam turbines and cooling systems, the possibility that cooling waters could reach the flash point and turn to steam, which CANNOT be pumped, and increasingly complicated and uncertain procedures for shut-down in an emergency. If you had scanned the Adams data base that used to provide public access to reactor news, you might have noticed that 2 of 9 teams at the Vernon reactor failed the test on emergency shut-down precedures. Sally Shaw has filed a Freedom of Information request for correspondence immediately prior to and following the decision to end access to this information. Bravo, Sally. Please be aware that Vermont state officials have a say and could declare that the independent safety analysis was not adequate to meet their requirements. The Vernon engineering assessment was only one tenth as thorough as the Maine Yankee safety assessment. Are Vermont officials too pro-nuclear to declare this? A green dollar hovers above this river valley. Increased profits to Entergy Nuclear are obviously the company goal. But Chris Nord says that in the quad states region a reactor there nearly shook itself apart after increased stresses. Let's remove those tempting dollars. Instead of a timely payment at the first of the month, let's consider sending a note and no check to our electric company. Most of our businesses, towns, farms, nursing homes, hospitals, unions, schools, and home-owners, pay electric bills in the Commonwealth. Shall we willingly pay for a melt-down, or prevent one?! It seems like an easy choice from this hilltop view. Come early. Come late. This may go on until 11PM. Your individual and/or institutional help in spreading the word is crucial. Announcements of the hearing will soon be at our table in front of Green Field's Market, and on the shelf in back. I'll pass the word, but not pass the buck. See you there! --------------------- necnp.org nirs.org nukebusters.org radiation.org grassrootspeace.org usc.org"
20041214 Cable Movie: The Oil Factor """The Oil Factor: Behind the War on Terror"", 10 p.m., Northampton CCTV, channel 15."
20041211 Veterans Meeting & Speak Out - NYC "Veterans Meeting & Speak Out Saturday December 11 , 2004 , 3-6 PM Community Church, 40 E 35th Street (corner of Madison) - NYC SPEAKERS: Stan Goff - Served over 20 years in the Green Berets and authored two books, Hideous Dreams and Full Spectrum Disorder about his experiences. He is a founding member of the Bring Them Home Now Campaign. Christian Parenti - Travelled to Iraq and Afghanistan as a journalist whose articles appear regularly in The Nation magazine. Pat Gunn - Served in the US Navy from 1972-78 and joined Military Families Speak Out after her son Jason was sent to Iraq. Job Mashariki - Executive Director of Black Veterans for Social Justice, a multi-service agency based in Brooklyn, NY. Michael Hoffman - Was a Marine artilleryman during the invasion of Iraq in March 2003 and is cofounder of Iraq Veterans Against the War. OPEN MICROPHONE AND DISCUSSION Music by Stephan Smith singer/songwriter of anti-war anthem, The Bell Dennis Kyne, singer/songwriter, Desert Storm Veteran, Support The Truth Many hoped the recent elections would signal a positive change in national direction but this did not happen. We now face more wars abroad and worsening social conditions as well as more attacks on freedom here at home. We can give up and shut up OR continue to organize and mobilize for progress. Come to a public assembly of veterans, military families and other concerned people to hear speakers, discuss the issues and stand up for what is right. SPONSORED BY: NY METRO VETERANS PEACE COUNCIL: Vietnam Veterans Against the War Military Families Speak Out Veterans For Peace Iraq Veterans Against the War FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL: 212-726-0557 OR 201-876-0430"
20041211 Peace is a Human Right - Traprock's 25th anniversary "Share your story of involvement in peacemaking with Traprock, Saturday morning. Let us all learn from your success in a Neighbors Network to End War. What do you hope for? Saturday afternoon workshops proposed for many aspects of peacemaking. Location to be announced. Make your offerings for a goods and services auction, a chronicle of peacemaking, childrens activities. etc."
20041211 Northampton Committee Sixth Anniversary March and Vigil "JOIN US IN MARKING THE 6TH YEAR OF OUR VIGIL The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq is marking its sixth anniversary with a convergence march preceding its normal vigil. March from one of four locations around Northampton to the vigil site. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 We stood--every week for six years--in opposition to our government_s policy in Iraq. We stood in the public square, holding signs, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis caused by US supported UN Sanctions in Iraq. We have created a presence that people cannot ignore; we hope we have pricked the collective conscience of our friends, neighbors and fellow citizens and encouraged them to take whatever action they can against the war. We have organized speakers, films, and rallies; we have kept the people of Iraq in the eyes and heart of our community. IS THIS ENOUGH? NO WE MUST CONTINUE TO WORK HARDER, AND DO MUCH, MUCH MORE. JOIN US! SAY NO TO THE WAR IN IRAQ! In an effort to reach out and draw people into our march, we ask you to walk to one of the locations listed below. Bring a drum, a pan, a plastic barrel, a bell, or some rhythm instrument to play as you walk along. People will leave from these four locations at 10:30 a.m. and walk together to our usual vigil spot on Main St. in Northampton where we will stand for one hour. The first half hour of the vigil will be silent. We will have our _usual_ signs and banners available at the courthouse, but feel free to bring your own. At 11:30 we invite people to PLAY IN HARMONIOUS RESISTANCE ... listening to the wonderful sound we can create together. GATHERING POINTS: Bridge St. School - on Bridge St.(Rte. 9) between the Post Office and the Coolidge Bridge. Meet on the lawn in front. Corner of Elm and Crescent Street Corner of King and Summer St - by the Dunkin Doughnut In front of the Lathrop Home, 215 South St. http://www.northamptoncommittee.org"
20041211 Join Vigil Anniversary - Northampton "JOIN US IN MARKING THE 6TH YEAR OF OUR VIGIL SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11 DID WE WIN THE CASE AGAINST SANCTIONS IN IRAQ? NO. DID WE STOP THE WAR AGAINST IRAQ BEFORE IT BEGAN. NO SO, WHAT DID WE DO? We stood--every week for six years--in opposition to our government_s policy in Iraq. We stood in the public square, holding signs, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis caused by US supported UN Sanctions in Iraq. We have created a presence that people cannot ignore; we hope we have pricked the collective conscience of our friends, neighbors and fellow citizens and encouraged them to take whatever action they can against the war. We have organized speakers, films, and rallies; we have kept the people of Iraq in the eyes and heart of our community. IS THIS ENOUGH? NO WE MUST CONTINUE TO WORK HARDER, AND DO MUCH, MUCH MORE. JOIN US! SAY NO TO THE WAR IN IRAQ! In an effort to reach out and draw people into our march, we ask you to walk to one of the locations listed below. Bring a drum, a pan, a plastic barrel, a bell, or some rhythm instrument to play as you walk along. People will leave from these four locations at 10:30 a.m. and walk together to our usual vigil spot on Main St. in Northampton where we will stand for one hour. The first half hour of the vigil will be silent. We will have our _usual_ signs and banners available at the courthouse, but feel free to bring your own. At 11:30 we invite people to PLAY IN HARMONIOUS RESISTANCE ... listening to the wonderful sound we can create together. GATHERING POINTS: Bridge St. School - on Bridge St.(Rte. 9) between the Post Office and the Coolidge Bridge. Meet on the lawn in front. Corner of Elm and Crescent Street Corner of King and Summer St - by the Dunkin Doughnut In front of the Lathrop Home, 215 South St. http://www.northamptoncommittee.org "
20041210 """Peace is a Human Right"" Celebrate Traprock Peace Center's 25th Anniversary" "Keynote speaker, music, drama, humor, and just a bit of history at a location to be announced. Please save the date. Our planning committee is forming. We hope to make overnight hospitality available for previous Traprock volunteers and staf returning to the area. Please inquire. 413 773-7427"
20041210 """Peace is a Human Right"" Celebrate Traprock's 25th Anniversary" "Keynote speaker, music, drama, humor, and just a bit of history. Location to be announced. Please save the date. We'll work to make overnight hospitality available for previous Traprock volunteers and staf returning to the area. Please inquire. 413 773-7427"
20041210 """The Take"" screening and discussion" "The Progressive Cinema Series, GEO and the IWW present: The Take followed by a discussion Friday December 10th Screening at 7pm, SOM 137 (Map: <http://tinyurl.com/68ggw>) --Free and Open to All-- More information: <http://www-unix.oit.umass.edu/~geo/geo_pages/calendar/pcs12.html> As GEO bargains for a new contract and workers at Java Hut struggle for a union, we present a stunning new film about workers rights; The Take. Director/producer Avi Lewis (Counterspin) and writer/producer and renowned author Naomi Klein (No Logo) take viewers inside the lives of ordinary visionaries, as they reclaim their work, their dignity and their democracy. In the wake of Argentinas spectacular economic collapse in 2001, Latin Americas most prosperous middle class finds itself in a ghost town of abandoned factories and mass unemployment. In suburban Buenos Aires, thirty unemployed auto-parts workers walk into their idle factory, roll out sleeping mats and refuse to leave. All they want is to re-start the silent machines. But this simple act the take has the power to turn the globalization debate on its head. More Info at www.thetake.org Sponsored by GEO <www.geouaw.org> and the IWW <http://www.iww.org/unions/iu660/javahut/"
20041206 Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training
20041205 Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training
20041204 """Queer Side Story"" at Mohawk Trail Regional High School" """Queer Side Story"" is a play being put on by an all-youth cast and crew. It is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet designed to raise awareness and address issues of homophobia in society. The show is free, and will be performed in the Mohawk auditorium."
20041204 Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training
20041204 "Film and ACLU Awards - Northampton, MA" "Join us for the local premier of the film UNCONSTITUTIONAL THE WAR ON OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES and ANNUAL AWARDS TO LOCAL DEFENDERS OF CIVIL LIBERTIES December 4, 2004, 7:30 PM Unitarian Society of Northampton Next to City Hall Free and open to the public For more information call 584-7331 x 27 ACLU"
20041204 International Conference on Prostitution - London "English Collective of Prostitutes & International Prostitutes Collective International Conference on prostitution A response to the governments review of the prostitution laws, the first in 50 years No Bad Women, No Bad Children, Just Bad Laws Saturday 4 December 9.30 6 pm St Marys Church, Somers Town, Eversholt St, (cnr Aldenham St) London NW1 Euston/Mornington Crescent Tube Fully Wheelchair Accessible Press Conference: Friday 3 December, 11am Crossroads Womens Centre, 230a Kentish Town Road, NW5 020 7482 2496, 07956 316 899 Speakers include: Catherine Healy, New Zealand Prostitutes Collective Abhijit Dasgupta, former co-ordinator of anti-trafficking programme Action Aid, International Terri Dowty, Action on Rights of Children Pauline Campbell, mother of Sarah Campbell who died in Styal prison Nushra Mapstone, British Association of Social Workers Rachel West, USPROStitutes Collective Rev Paul Nicolson, Zacchaeus 2000 Cari Mitchell, English Collective of Prostitutes Women working in various areas of the sex industry, spokeswomen from the ECP and other speakers are available for interview. Most people believe sex workers should not be criminalised and do not consider paying for sex an offence. Poverty and debt, major factors in driving women into prostitution, are crucial issues for millions of us. Yet cuts to our survival benefits and services as well as unequal pay continue side by side with billions in unrestrained military spending. Sex workers from around the UK and internationally are coming together with people from the church, lawyers, doctors and other health workers, prison reform and anti-poverty campaigners, rejecting the division between those of us labelled bad and those labelled respectable to discuss a response to the governments consultation paper and address issues such as: Glaring injustices such as the labeling of women accused of loitering and soliciting as ""common prostitutes"" (that is guilty before proven innocent) and the law which criminalizes children and young people for prostitution - a measure vehemently opposed by children's charities, the Magistrates Association and many others. The impact of Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and of higher prison sentences for women working from premises The horrendous levels of violence that sex workers face? Anti-trafficking legislation protection or sexed-up immigration controls. (Women from Soho, where anti-trafficking measures have been in operation, are available for interview.) Drawing on the experience of working women in Sweden, does targetting men (the demand) put women more at risk? How has decriminalisation worked in New Zealand? What services and resources do prostitute women, children and young people need and what would help us get out of prostitution when we want to. Contact: English Collective of Prostitutes Crossroads Womens Centre Tel: 020 7482 2496 minicom/voice Fax: 020 7209 4761 E-mail: ecp@crossroadswomen.net Web: www.prostitutescollective.net"
20041203 """Queer Side Story"" at Mohawk Trail Regional High School" """Queer Side Story"" is a play being put on by an all-youth cast and crew. It is an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet designed to raise awareness and address issues of homophobia in society. The show is free, and will be performed in the Mohawk auditorium."
20041203 """Bush's Brain"" - free screening" "Meet Karl Rove, the most powerful political figure America has never heard ot. The Northampton Committee to Stop the War in Iraq is sponsoring a free screening of ""Bush's Brain: a Documentary About Karl Rove"" on Friday, December 3, at 7:00 p.m., at the Media Education Foundation, at 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. For more information, call the contact listed above or visit our website at http://www.northamptoncommittee.org."
20041203 Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training "Thank you for your enthusiastic support for conscientious objectors. And thanks for any part you played in spreading the word about the program last Thursday. Sending young people there back to their communities with resources and information felt wonderful, eh? I think you're helping to save some lives, some grief, some trauma. 102 people participated in the Greenfield Community College program on November 11, so we're offering, the introductory program again. This time we'll test the title, ""Am I a Conscientious Objector?"" We're offering Frances's introduction to Holyoke community College, U-Mass, OR Hampshire College on Dec. 1 & 2. We've just begun to hear back from people. We're glad to announce the DATES for the training. Please call to see if your preferred dates are available. 413 773-7427 Traprock's Draft & Service Counselor Training SCHEDULE: Two sessions are offered for each part of the 6-hour training. Please specify if you require one session rather than the other, if you have a preference, or if your are flexible: You'll need Parts 1 & 2: _____Part I. Session 1, Friday eve, Dec 3, 6-9 pm, Paul Frazier _____Part I. Session 2, Saturday morning, Dec 4, 10-1, Paul Frazier _____Part II, Session 1, Sunday afternoon, December 5, 1-4 pm, Paul Frazier, OR _____Part II, Session 2, Monday, December 6, 6-9 pm, (or as an alternate date, Wednesday, Dec. 8, 6-9) with Sunny presenting Paul's approach and Vince O'Conner, GI Rights and Vietnam era counselor adding his depth of answers to questions. We will also have a CD to loan if you get sick and miss part either part. (Because participation is crucial to this training, we do not plan to loan out CDs for both parts of the training, or post them to the web site.) Paul will help us to use part of our time together to strategize on reaching out, getting counseling sessions going, to move this work forward! Thank you for joining this effort in our Neighbors Network to End War. REGISTRATION: Registration will be first come, first serve, up to a maximum of 15, so that we have time for role plays and answers to questions! Some sessions are filling up fast, so we may need to offer this again in the spring. Role plays will include a counseling session, an appearance before a draft board, and frequently asked questions during outreach work. To register, Paul requires that participants commit in advance to make at least one phone call or one visit per month to do outreach during the next year. Thus you know you'll be taking this training with neighbors serious about being helpful. Please register by calling with your preference of session, then send $25 if you can. We will confirm your registration with a packet from Paul and a call from Traprock. Any amount will do to reserve your spot. Paul will mail out packets on Monday, Nov. 22. Our costs include Paul Frazier's bus fare from Syracuse. We'll also provide about $10 worth of materials at the training, a stipend, and perhaps a little will be left to contribute towards rent. Name ___________________________ Address_________________________ _________________________________ email___________________________and / or phone Amount enclosed _________________________ We'll be trained at Traprock Peace Center on Woolman Hill, YOu can mail your registration to . After we confirm your registration by phone, you'll need directions. DIRECTIONS: We are 1/2 a mile south of Greenfield, 1/2 mile north of historic Deerfield, off Route 5 & 10. Take Keets Road up to the top of Woolman Hill and turn left (almost a U-turn left) after the sign at the top of the hill. Look for our sign beside the steps in a wooden, unpainted building. We'll put a fire in the wood stove."
20041202 "Remembering Rober ""Woody"" Woodward" "December 2, Remembering Robert ""Woody"" Woodward Please join us in a moment of silence Thursday morning, December 2, in honor of Robert ""Woody"" Woodward's life ~ March 19, 1964 - December 2, 2001 ~ In the past three years since the violation of civil rights that led to the wrongful and brutal death of our friend, Woody, the legal system has been successful at every turn in denying justice for Woody. How was justice denied? Woody was not negotiated with by the police, rather, he was terrified, terrorized and fatally wounded. Eyes witnesses at the church where Woody sought sanctuary insist that Woody was shot in the back after he had been shot multiple times and fallen to the ground; medical care was delayed that could have saved his life; police evidence of the fatal gunshots has been destroyed (for detailed analysis of the shooting, please visit our website: www.justiceforwoody.org); Woody's parents were discouraged from identifying his body due to the bruises and disfigurement from the police smashing his face to the ground after he was shot 7 times; a grand jury was denied; repeated appeals for an independent investigation have been consistently denied; the officers who shot and killed Woody were never removed from duty---not even during the police investigation; ... Gov. Howard Dean refused repeated appeals for an independent investigation and stood by his good friend, William Sorrell's corrupt report. Please visit the website to consider evidence that suggests Sorrell and Dean's obstruction of justice: www.justiceforwoody.org; the FBI investigated the case and determined there was no violation of Woody's civil rights; and in July of 2004, a federal judge threw out the Woodward's wrongful death lawsuit, claiming Woody's civil rights were not violated. Since then, however, the Woodward's attorneys have appealed the ruling and finally, a federal judge in the New York Second Court of Appeals has agreed to hear the argument for the civil lawsuit. This hearing should happen in January, 2005. ... Please do join us in a moment of silence and please visualize a civil lawsuit with the Woodward's and justice as the victors. More at www.justiceforwoody.org Thank you, (Excerpts from a mailing by Mary Rives)"
20041202 SOA Watch- local news "Dec. 2, We welcome back Tom MacLean to the Connecticut Valley, recently arrested protesting the training for brutal endeavors at the School of the Americas, at Fort Benning Georgia. Tom declined bail and was recently released. He left a career in the aerospace industry to join the continental peace walk in 1976 and has worked many years now for economic disarmament with the Institute for Community Economics, Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters and has volunteered from time to time at Traprock Peace Center and recently at Woolman Hill restoring the old meeting house."
20041201 "Film ""Fatal Fall-Out"" available" """Fatal Fall-Out"" shows a great variety of scientists debunking government lies about safe radiation levels. This film is available for showing to groups of 10 or more friends and neighbors. It's a tremendous way to prepare yourself and community leaders to take seriously the terribly increased risks proposed, and the on-going emmissions, at New England's oldest nuclear reactor in Vernon Vermont. You may call Sally Shaw, 413 863-4992. Gary Null produced the film. Sally and Bart of Gill organized this group discussion and you can too. Chris Nord of Newton, NH representing the Citizens Awareness Network, Pat Cavanaugh representing the New England Coalition, and Sally and I there for Traprock spoke. The turn-out at Gill Town Hall for this was about 25 including several news writers. Radiation exposures in our communities can be measured in our children's baby teeth. If you have kids aged 6-12, or have saved teeth, please donate to this cause. You can pick up a questionnaire and donate any saved teeth at our anniversary celebration on Ssaturday, December 18. Or download a from and mail it to the Radiation Public Health Project. http://www.radiation.org The good news is that three years after emissions are stopped, levels of strontium 90 levels will decrease. The end is in sight. (One nuke down and one to go!)"
20041128 Globalize THIS!#$! "The November 28th 10am Amherst Unitarian Universtalist Society Sunday Service will feature a 36-minute piece titled ""Globalize THIS!#$!"", and a 10-minute piece titled ""The Invention of Capital"". These pieces are part of a MELOTRAUMA production by Court Dorsey and Suzy Polucci. ""Globalize THIS!#$!"" is a satire on free trade, hegemony and power politics, using the classic melodrama form. ""The Invention of Capital"" uses the style of contemporary European silent theater to chronical the degeneration of human love and natural beauty, and the rise of money, the ultimate generalized reinforcer. Court and Suzy are richly talented Valley performers, offering an entertaining approach to matters made yet more serious by this last election. All are welcome. Please come. Refreshments will follow the service. You may contact Kenton Tharp 549-6215 for more information."
20041122 "Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Post-War Rebuilding, Reconciliation a" "TRANSCEND Advanced International Training Programme PEACEBUILDING, CONFLICT TRANSFORMATION & POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION, RECONCILIATION AND RESOLUTION A Five-Days International Training Programme for Practitioners, Policy Makers, International and National Agency Staff and NGOs working in peacebuilding, conflict transformation and post-war recovery Organised by TRANSCEND and the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania 22-26 November 2004, Cluj-Napoca, Romania Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Post-War Reconstruction, Reconciliation and Resolution (PCTR 2004) is designed for practitioners, political leaders and policy makers, and organisations working in areas affected by conflict, violent conflict, and war, as well as countries and regions in post-war situations. Building upon experiences in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and post-war reconstruction, rehabilitation, reconciliation and healing, and people-centred, participatory development, from former Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Colombia, Nepal, Somalia, Nicaragua, South Africa, and the Middle East, as well as from the countries of the participants themselves , the programme is highly intensive and practice-oriented. The training is needs-based and both skills and knowledge intensive, allowing participants to draw upon and address concrete issues and challenges facing them in their work and country/community. PCTR is designed for advanced participants and practitioners to develop skills and tools for implementation in practice, addressing both the needs of the individuals taking part, as well as the needs and challenges confronting the communities, organisations and institutions they work within, both in the field and in their organisation, programme and project design. The PCTR is the only five-days intensive training programme of its kind, exploring all three phases of violence and war -- pre-violence, violence, post-violence -- and what can be done: to transform unresolved conflicts, for war to peace transitions, to empower communities, organisations, and individuals for conflict transformation and peacebuilding, to design and implement effective cease-fire and peace processes, and to develop effective policy responses and programmes for conflict transformation and post-war reconstruction, rehabilitation, reconciliation, and healing. TRANSCEND has held more than 400 training programmes world-wide for over 8000 participants. The PCTR is based upon the TRANSCEND Method for Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means adopted as a training manual by the United Nations and draws upon approaches to conflict transformation and peacebuilding from more than 100 countries and cultures around the world. The PCTR is particularly relevant for senior to middle-range staff and executive officers in national and international aid and development organisations, field staff working in areas affected by violent conflict and war or in post-war/violence situations, international diplomats, national and local level politicians in countries affected by war and conflict or with portfolios responsible for issues dealing with peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and development policies, policy makers, UN staff, people involved in grass-roots and community-based peacebuilding, and practitioners of conflict transformation and mediation. ____ The PCTR 2004 is designed to help practitioners, policy makers, and aid and development workers in societies affected, threatened by, or in a post-war situation. Increasingly, governments, development organisations, the United Nations, and national and international NGOs have recognised the need of developing effective and constructive responses to the challenges of conflict and war. This programme will help in further strengthening participants knowledge and understanding of both the complexities of conflicts and effective and constructive approaches to their transformation. Its focus will be on both conflict and violence, including the need to heal from the impacts and effects of violence on communities and to transform conflicts even after a cease-fire has been signed, and, in the best of cases, before violence has broken out. One of TRANSCENDs most intense and high level training programmes, the PCTR has been created to help participants strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the structures and dynamics of war and violent conflict, skills, tools and approaches useful for peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and post-war reconstruction, reconciliation, and healing, and effective development and implementation of peacebuilding strategies and conflict transformation at the local, national, and international levels. It includes: the development of peacebuilding and conflict transformation methods and strategies based upon concrete experiences and practice in peacebuilding world-wide methods and strategies for organisations and communities to improve and strengthen their ability to support peacebuilding, the development of alternatives to violence, and processes for reconciliation, rehabilitation, and rebuilding building peace resources It is a highly intensive training programme in which participants are asked and expected to take up conflicts which they are dealing with in their organisations/work, lives and community, and to share together experiences and challenges faced in working with conflicts, conflict transformation and peacebuilding. Only committed participants will be accepted for the programme. The PCTR Training Programme offers participants an intensive and stimulating environment together with experienced participants from around the world, supported by the committed staff and peaceworkers of PATRIR and TRANSCEND. It has been designed to build upon the best aspects of TRANSCENDs advanced training programmes for practitioners, together with a working needs-based approach to respond to the particular situations and needs of the participants involved and the dynamics of the conflicts in their communities. Bridging the fields of theory and practice, the PCTR 2004 will be highly effective for those working: to prevent the outbreak of violent conflict in their countries/communities; to transform violent and intractable conflicts towards peaceful and constructive outcomes; to mobilise and empower communities for broad-based, comprehensive and inclusive approaches to conflict transformation and peacebuilding; to improve participants abilities to map conflicts effectively and develop appropriate strategies and responses for integration into their work, organisations and programmes; to develop effective methods, tools and approaches for conflict transformation and peacebuilding; to develop/improve and implement programmes within their organisations/communities either directly addressing or affected by conflicts and war; to carry out reconstruction, rehabilitation, reconciliation, and healing in post-violence/war situations, going from cease-fires (halting the violence) to peace processes (addressing root causes, transforming the underlying conflicts, and building resources for peace and reconciliation); to realise effective policies/programmes for responding to conflict and dealing with the impacts of war and violence on national and community social, economic, political and development related programmes. THE TRAINING PROGRAMME November 22 - 26, 2004 The Training Programme will take place from Monday to Friday, November 22 - 26, 2004 at the Romanian Peace Institute in Cluj-Napoca, Romania. Participants will be expected to arrive by Sunday, November 21st, at the latest. The Training Programme will be divided into a Morning and Afternoon session for each day, combining intensive training, group work, workshop sessions, and individually designed working modules. There will be a two hours break for lunch and individual work in between, and additional breaks for tea and coffee in each session. The programme will begin each day at 09:00, and run until 18:00. A web-site will be created in advance of the programme to assist participants with training materials and resources to prepare for the programme. Upon completion of the five-days training, a CD will be provided to all participants with written reports and follow-up materials. Additional books and materials will be provided to the participants upon their arrival at the programme. THE TRAINING SCHEDULE Monday, November 22 Morning Session: Introduction to the Programme, Trainer and Participants followed by an Introduction to the TRANSCEND Method of Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means Afternoon Session: The TRANSCEND Method Continued: Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means Tools, Methods and Approaches Tuesday, November 23 Morning Session: Skills of a Peaceworker; Developing Peace Processes and Empowering Local Capacities for Peace: Mapping Actors, Issues and Therapies/Solutions Afternoon Session: Mapping the Impact and Dynamics of Conflict and War: Pre-War, War, Post-War & Designing Therapies: Violence Prevention, Conflict Transformation and Peacebuilding, and Post-War Reconstruction, Reconciliation and Resolution Wednesday, November 24 Morning Session & Afternoon Session: Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation in Practice: Developing Strategies and Approaches/Methods for Transforming Conflicts and Dealing with the Visible and Invisible Effects of Violence and War Thursday, November 25 Morning Session: Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation in Societies Affected by War and Intense Violence: Implementing Peace During War & War to Peace Transitions (National, Community, and Global Strategies) Afternoon Session: Building Peace in Divided Societies: Post-War Reconstruction, Reconciliation, Resolution and Healing Dealing with the Economic, Social, Cultural, Political, Individual and Community Impacts of Violence and Developing Effective Responses for Healing and Peace Friday, November 26 Morning Session: Building a Culture of Peace and Reconciliation: Peace Journalism, Peace Education and Peace Praxis Afternoon Session: Hoo ponopono & Participants Presentations THE TRAINER AND FACILITATOR Kai Frithjof Brand-Jacobsen is founder and Director of the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR) and Co-Director of TRANSCEND, and is on the Executive Board of the TRANSCEND Peace University (TPU) where he is Course Director for the courses Peacebuilding and Empowerment and War to Peace Transitions. He has worked in Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Russia, South Eastern Europe, North America, and the Middle East at the invitation of governments, inter-governmental organisations, UN agencies, and local organisations and communities promoting local development, community empowerment, and peacebuilding. He has written and published widely, and is author of The Struggle Continues: The Political Economy of Globalisation and People's Struggles for Peace (Pluto, forthcoming), co-author, together with Johan Galtung and Carl Jacobsen, of Searching for Peace: The Road to TRANSCEND (Pluto, 2000 & 2002) and Editor of the TRANSCEND book series published together with Pluto Press, Critical Peace Studies: Peace by Peaceful Means. He is currently working on preparing a comprehensive handbook for Peacebuilding, Conflict Transformation and Post-War Reconstruction, Rehabilitation and Reconciliation in Nepal. He is also a member of the Executive Board of the Journal of Peace and Development and the Executive Board of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Resolution, and an Associate of the Transnational Foundation for Peace and Future Research, as well as an advisor to several governments, foreign ministries, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Council of Europe. In 1999 he was founder and Director of the Coalition for Global Solidarity and Social Development, and in 2000, together with Johan Galtung, he was founder of the Nordic Institute for Peace Research (NIFF). Since 1996 he has provided more than 200 training programmes in peacebuilding, development, and constructive conflict transformation to more than 4500 participants in 28 countries. Kai Frithjof Brand-Jacobsen will be supported by the staff and additional trainers of the Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania (PATRIR). PARTICIPANTS - Who is the programme relevant for, who can take part? Participants to the PCTR 2004 Training Programme should be: senior to middle-range staff and executive officers in national and international aid and development organisations field staff for international and national organisation and agencies working in areas affected by violent conflict and war or in post-war/violence situations international diplomats, national and local level politicians in countries affected by war and conflict or with portfolios responsible for issues dealing with peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and development policies UN Staff staff of international and national NGOs working in the fields of development, human rights, conflict resolution, democratisation, and social empowerment policy makers practitioners of conflict transformation and mediation. Applicants requiring visas for travel to Romania are requested to send in a copy of their CV and the completed Application Form no later than October 22nd, 2004. Applicants who do not require visas for travel to Romania are requested to send in a copy of their CV and the completed Application Form no later than November 1st, 2004. There are a limited number of positions available. If you are interested in participating in the PCTR 2004 we would encourage you to contact the Romanian Peace Institute (PATRIR) and to submit your application as soon as possible. Visit www.transcend.org to apply on-line or write to calina@patrir.ro for an Application Form. Detailed information about travel to Cluj-Napoca will be sent to those who have registered and been accepted as participants. COSTS AND FEES Participation fees for the full 5-days training programme are: Participants from North America, Western Europe and South-East Asia/Oceania: Euros 750 Participants from Latin America, Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe: Euros 450 The participation fee covers participation in the training programme, and all materials, including: Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means: The TRANSCEND Approach, The United Nations Disaster Management Training Programme Manual (UNDP 2000) Searching for Peace: The Road to TRANSCEND by Johan Galtung, Carl Jacobsen and Kai Frithjof Brand-Jacobsen (Pluto Press, 2002) After Violence: 3R - Reconstruction, Reconciliation, Resolution Framework for Peacebuilding and Conflict Transformation Do No Harm And additional books and publications Participants will also receive CDs designed by TRANSCEND with further documents and materials relating to the topics of the programme which will be of use both for them and their organisations. Accommodation is provided in double rooms. Single room accommodation is available for all participants for Euros 50 extra for the week. THE ORGANISERS TRANSCEND - A Peace and Development Network for Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means TRANSCEND is a network of more than 200 of the worlds leading practitioners and scholars in peacebuilding and development from over 60 countries around the world. Committed to the promotion of peace by peaceful means, TRANSCEND has 20 active programmes, and conducts its work through action, education/training, dissemination and research. With centres in Barcelona (Spain), Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Geneva (Switzerland), Hagen (Germany), Honolulu (USA), Kyoto (Japan), Moscow (Russia), Sandnes (Norway), Taplow Court (Great Britain), Torino (Italy), Vienna (Austria), and Washington, DC (USA) with several others now being formed in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia TRANSCEND has provided more than 400 training programmes for over 8000 participants in 43 countries around the world. Participants in TRANSCEND training programmes have included politicians, diplomats, aid and development workers, teachers, psychologists, social workers, journalists, civil service employees, UN staff, professors, students, and others. In 2000, TRANSCEND developed the United Nations first ever manual on ""Conflict Transformation by Peaceful Means: The TRANSCEND Approach."" In February, 2003, TRANSCEND launched the worlds first ever truly global Peace University on-line: the TRANSCEND Peace University (www.transcend.org/tpu). TRANSCEND is involved in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and post-war reconciliation and healing in several conflict areas world-wide, at the invitation of local groups, organisations, universities, governments, and parties to the conflict. TRANSCEND only works in conflict/war affected areas when it has been invited. Currently, TRANSCEND is doing research on: Peacebuilding and Empowerment; Non-Territorial Federalism and Functional Independence; Self-Determination and the Nation/State Dialectic; Peacebuilding and Globalisation; Conflict Transformation and Psychological Assumptions; Comparing Methods of Conflict Transformation from Micro, Meso and Macro-Levels; the Dialogue Process; Local and Subsistence Economics; Models for Global Economic Crises; Understanding Genocide. TRANSCEND has recently launched the new TRANSCEND Media Service, and is in the process of developing the Conflict Transformation Index (CTI) and TRANSCEND Early Warning Index (EWI). TRANSCEND perspectives are freely available on the Internet (www.transcend.org), and a TRANSCEND monthly Bulletin is being prepared for distribution in 12 languages. PATRIR The Peace Action, Training and Research Institute of Romania Founded on March 1st, 2001, the PATRIR, is an institute, organisation, training centre and network, linking together scholars, grassroots activists, and peace researchers throughout Romania, South-Eastern Europe and internationally. Its aim is to address the core challenges facing Romania and the countries of South and Eastern Europe, to strengthen and empower grassroots organisations and citizens action, to mobilise people for active peace work and peaceful conflict transformation, and to address the structural causes of poverty, human rights violations and economic and social injustice. PATRIR is an institute and an organisation for research, training and active peace work. PATRIR organises training programmes in peacebuilding and peaceful conflict transformation; peace journalism; democracy and human rights; multi-culturalism; empowering civil society; gender and peace; people-centred, sustainable development; post-war reconstruction, rehabilitation, reconciliation and healing; and, environment and ecology. Participants to PATRIR training programmes frequently include senior politicians and diplomats, experienced aid and development workers, UN and NGO staff, civil society activists, professors, teachers, students, journalists, artists, and psychologists from Romania and more than 30 countries internationally. PATRIR cooperates with TRANSCEND as the TRANSCEND Centre for South-Eastern Europe. Since 2001, PATRIR has been one of TRANSCENDs leading international training sites. For more information or to register as a participant, please contact: Calina Resteman, Training Coordinator: calina@patrir.ro"
20041120 Labor Antiwar Organizing Conference - NYC "1-Day Labor Antiwar Organizing Conference: RESISTANCE TO EMPIRE Saturday, November 20, 2004 Topics Include: **NYCLAW Since 9/11 **ccupation in Iraq and Beyond **G.I. Revolt **War After November 2 **Million Worker March Follow-Up **Labor for Palestine Project **USLAW December Meeting **Union-Specific Reports and Organizing Workshops Location: AFSCME DC 1707 75 Varick St., 14th Floor, NYC (1/A/C/E to Canal St.) Registration Starts 9 a.m. -- $10 Fee (No one turned away for inability to pay) Sponsored By: New York City Labor Against the War (NYCLAW) For details & to RSVP Attendance: nyclaw@comcast.net http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LaborAgainstWar/ 917-282-0139"
20041119 "School of Assassins, Ft. Benning, GA" "Volunteer Spanish and Sign interpreters and translators are needed for the School of the Americas protest: Nov. 19-21, Ft. Benning, Georgia. For more information about the SOA/WHINSEC and SOA Watch, visit www.SOAW.org or call 202-234-3440."
20041118 Power of Dialogue--Philadelphia "When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. More details on this workshop at www.publicconversations.org"
20041114 "Veterans for Peace show video, Boston" "November 14 LEE VANDER LAAN ""Veterans for Peace: In the Fight against War in Iraq"" Community Church of Boston recognizes the anniversary of the Armistice following World War I by featuring a speaker recommended by Veterans for Peace. Lee Vander Laan is a member of the North Shore chapter of Veterans for Peace, and will show a video of the Vets for Peace national convention held in Boston in July 2004. Both speaker and musician are veterans of the US war against Vietnam. Music by Pat Scanlan Address - 565 Boylston Street - Boston, MA 02116 / 617 266-6710 Time: 10:45 By car: From Storrow Drive take the Copley Square exits. Turn left, 2 blocks to Boylston Street."
20041114 New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters: See prior days description.
20041114 "National Student Anti-War Conference, NYC" "National Student Anti-War Conference Nov. 13, 14, NYC, NY SEE: http://www.campusantiwar.net"
20041114 Amnesty International Northeast Conf. "Amnesty International Northeast Regional Conference, Nov. 13, 14, Boston MA <http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/northeastern/regionalconference.html>"
20041113 New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters "New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters, Friday Sunday Nov. 12-14, at the New School, Kennebunk, Maine This Gathering provides a time for renewal, support, and an opportunity to be with kindred spirits who do not wish to support military violence. It is a time of sharing, reflection, challenge, renewed commitment, and reaffirmation of our community of resistance. The Gathering is also an opportunity for those new to war tax resistance (WTR) or those just testing the water, to explore it further and learn about it by hearing the experiences of those whove been resisting for a while. This years themes are: Spreading the word about WTR, and Practicing Mutual Aid Among WTRs Cost for the weekend is $0-$50 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For those not staying over the per diem cost is Friday - $5; Saturday only - $20; Sunday only$15. Heres what you wont learn in school. Registration requested by Nov. 5, to plan for wonderful food. Mail to Stephen Soucy PO Box 5519 Ellsworth, ME 04605-5510 sjsoucy@downeast.net Questions? Contact Larry Dansinger at 207 525-7776 Or email: invert@acadia.net"
20041113 National Student Anti-War Conf - NYC "National Student Anti-War Conference Nov. 13, 14, NYC, NY - SEE http://www.campusantiwar.net"
20041113 Amnesty International Northeast Conf. Boston "Amnesty International Northeast Regional Conference, Nov. 13, 14, Boston MA <http://www.amnestyusa.org/events/northeastern/regionalconference.html>"
20041112 New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters "New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters, Friday Sunday Nov. 12-14, at the New School, Kennebunk, Maine This Gathering provides a time for renewal, support, and an opportunity to be with kindred spirits who do not wish to support military violence. It is a time of sharing, reflection, challenge, renewed commitment, and reaffirmation of our community of resistance. The Gathering is also an opportunity for those new to war tax resistance (WTR) or those just testing the water, to explore it further and learn about it by hearing the experiences of those whove been resisting for a while. This years themes are: Spreading the word about WTR, and Practicing Mutual Aid Among WTRsCost for the weekend is $0-$50 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For those not staying over the per diem cost is Friday - $5; Saturday only - $20; Sunday only$15. Heres what you wont learn in school. Registration requested by Nov. 5, to plan for wonderful food. Mail to Stephen Soucy PO Box 5519 Ellsworth, ME 04605-5510 sjsoucy@downeast.net Questions? Contact Larry Dansinger at 207 525-7776 Or email: invert@acadia.net"
20041112 New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters "New England Regional Gathering War Tax Resisters, Friday Sunday Nov. 12-14, at the New School, Kennebunk, Maine Object to paying for mass murder? This Gathering provides a time for renewal, support, and an opportunity to be with kindred spirits who do not wish to support military violence. It is a time of sharing, reflection, challenge, renewed commitment, and reaffirmation of our community of resistance. The Gathering is also an opportunity for those new to war tax resistance (WTR) or those just testing the water, to explore it further and learn about it by hearing the experiences of those whove been resisting for a while. This years themes are: Spreading the word about WTR, and Practicing Mutual Aid Among WTRs Cost for the weekend is $0-$50 for adults; children 12 and under are free. For those not staying over the per diem cost is Friday - $5; Saturday only - $20; Sunday only$15. Heres what you wont learn in school. Registration requested by Nov. 5, to plan for wonderful food. Mail to Stephen Soucy PO Box 5519 Ellsworth, ME 04605-5510 sjsoucy@downeast.net Questions? Contact Larry Dansinger at 207 525-7776 Or email: invert@acadia.net"
20041111 """Pro-Vet/Anti-War"" Veterans Day vigil - Greenfield Town Common" "On Thursday, November 11, at 4:00 p.m. there will be a ""Pro-Vet/Anti-War"" Veterans Day vigil and speak-out on the Greenfield Town Common sponsored by the Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives. We hope you will save the date and time, and join us in calling for money for services for our veterans, not more wars. We also want to draw attention to the size of the military budget-- now well over $1 billion dollars a day. Not only is it directly related to the perpetuation of war, but it drains virtually all tax revenue from education, child care, health care, and social services-- leaving women, the primary caregivers of our youth and our elders, even more stressed and impoverished than we already are. So stand up and speak out for ""Caring not Killing... Education, Jobs, Housing, and Health Care for Vets and All Members of Our Community."" See you on the Common on November 11. Susan Dorazio (susandor@crocker.com) and Cate Woolner (catewool@comcast.net) for the Coalition"
20041111 """I am a Conscientious Objector"" Hear CO's Frances Crowe, Paul Frazier, + local v" "Those War toys told lie; they don't dream, they don't bleed, they don't die. I am a Conscientious Objector. Thursday, November 11, 6:30 pm Greenfield Community College Cafeteria. (Note: There is no food service at the College on this Veterans Day holiday.) Hear veteran draft counselors Frances Crowe and Paul Frazier, and conscientious objectors of every age discuss why and how we exercise our legal right NOT to be drafted into wars, if one objects on the basis of deeply held beliefs. Do you object to war? Get the facts. For All ages. What does ""service"" mean to you? Please invite students and youths of every age. It takes time to establish a conscientious objection claim. Gather materials at this event to start your file today. Discovered at basic training that you object to war? It's never too late to come to heartfelt conclusions. There is no guarantee that the military will accept your claim, but it is empowering to reach your own clarity, and have the courage to say so. Set an example for others! For people with additional interest: Want to help get the word out? Paur Frazier from Syracuse, NY, can offer Traprock neighbors a 6-hour draft counselor training in two, 3-hour sessions. A commitment to do one outreach (by phone or in person) once a month is required to register for the training. Please call 413 773-7427 to discuss appropriate dates. Limited to fifteen participants. Traprock Peace Center, , Deerfield, MA. 01342 413 773-7427 Together we're a movement. Neighbor's Network to End War. http://www.grassrootspeace.org What do you object to about war, and how are you expressing your deeply held beliefs? Discuss the opportunities and challenges of conscientious objection. Traprock traditionally observes Veterans' day with the theme: ""Honor Veterans -- Abolish War!"" Youth acapella groups are invited to contact us regarding a possible performance during this year's Veterans Day celelbration. 413 773-7427"
20041110 "Challenging the War: The Human Cost, Sunderland" "Wed, Nov. 10 - Rick McDowell and Mary Trotochaud are back from Iraq Letter to the Iraqi People; What Next? Sunderland, MA 5:30 pot-luck 7pm program Please join neighbors from throughout the valley for a deeply reflective program at First Congregational Church in Sunderland, at the intersection of Rts. 116 & 47. Rick and Mary are western Mass. neighbors who have lived in Baghdad as AFSC country reps and return to share their insights with us. Our thanks to writers, signers and carriers of the Letter to the Iraqi People, colleagues at AFSC, hill-town neighbors Mary McClintock and Ann Gibson, Randy Kehler, Jo Comerford, Roger Conant, Rich Trenholm and other wonderful neighbors pulling this together."
20041110 The Human Cost of War "Challenging the War: The Human Cost First-Hand Accounts and Images of Life in a Baghdad Neighborhood On November 10, 2004 Iraq Country Representatives for the American Friends Service Committee, Rick McDowell and Mary Trotochaud, will speak and share their images from Iraq at the First Congregational Church of Sunderland (on the corner of Routes 116 and 47) as part of the New England leg of their national speaking tour. As part of their talk, Rick and Mary will offer a summary of the Letter to the Iraqi People (www.lettertotheiraqipeople.org). Begun in Franklin County, this grassroots initiative has resulted in the collection of well over 10,000 signatures from every state on a letter of apology to the people of Iraq. Rick and Mary's Iraqi colleagues have helped further this initiative in Iraq with heartening results. They will also detail current national AFSC efforts in support of US troop withdrawal and ending the US war in Iraq. Rick and Mary's 7:00pm talk will be preceded by a community potluck supper beginning at 5:30pm. The events are free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Co-sponsors include: the Peace and Justice Group of the First Congregational Church of Sunderland, the Harvest Aid working group, the Letter to the Iraqi People working group, Western Massachusetts AFSC and Traprock Peace Center. Information, AFSC, 413.584.8975"
20041110 The Human Cost of War "Challenging the War: The Human Cost First-Hand Accounts and Images of Life in a Baghdad Neighborhood On November 10, 2004 Iraq Country Representatives for the American Friends Service Committee, Rick McDowell and Mary Trotochaud, will speak and share their images from Iraq at the First Congregational Church of Sunderland (on the corner of Routes 116 and 47) as part of the New England leg of their national speaking tour. As part of their talk, Rick and Mary will offer a summary of the Letter to the Iraqi People (www.lettertotheiraqipeople.org). Begun in Franklin County, this grassroots initiative has resulted in the collection of well over 10,000 signatures from every state on a letter of apology to the people of Iraq. Rick and Mary's Iraqi colleagues have helped further this initiative in Iraq with heartening results. They will also detail current national AFSC efforts in support of US troop withdrawal and ending the US war in Iraq. Rick and Mary's 7:00pm talk will be preceded by a community potluck supper beginning at 5:30pm. The events are free and open to the public. Donations welcome. Co-sponsors include: the Peace and Justice Group of the First Congregational Church of Sunderland, the Harvest Aid working group, the Letter to the Iraqi People working group, Western Massachusetts AFSC and Traprock Peace Center. Information, AFSC, 413.584.8975"
20041109 Traprock Core Group Meeting Traprock Core Group Meeting
20041109 Traprock Core Grop Meeting Traprock Core Grop Meeting
20041109 "NRC hearing CANCELLED- Outrage expected. See Fatal Fallout, discuss our responsi" "NRC CANCELS MEETING. See ""Fatal Fall-Out"" at the Hooker Dunham Theater on Main Street in Brattleboro Vermont. This is beside the River Garden, entrance on the allee walkway. Traprock, New England Coalition, CAN and (Nuclear Free Vermont invited) will co-sponsor this viewing and the discussion to follow on how we take responsibility, when the NRC will not. Please invite neighbors to pass the talking stick, reflecting together on most responsible next steps. (Public forum on evacuation, PTA meetings on internalized radiation risks, formation of affinity groups or committees, collective boycott of electricity at approproiate times, etc.?) When officials heard that 1000 people might show up at the Vernon Elementary School gymnasium in Vernon, Vt. the Nuclear Regulatory Commission cancelled the meeting. A local NRC inspector says the NRC will work to provide a bigger space and better ""structure to be sure to have a constructive discussion."" Before that meeting comes, we hope elected officials, Head Masters, Fire chiefs throughout the region will speak to decry secrecy. Call to ask for a comprehensive Engineering Safety Assessment like the one done at Maine Yankee, and for the release of such a safety inspection report well before the end of the public comment period about increased pressures, heat, profit and hazard (called the 'Up-rate.') NRC had not yet kept it's promise to release the meager engineering report on the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Reactor uprate, or the lost nuclear fuel, by the time this meeting was to be held on Nov. 9. ALL CONCERNED CITIZENS SHOULD TELL NRC THAT ABUSES OF DUE PROCESS ARE UNACCEPTABLE. We require release of the full report as written, without beautification, with sufficient time to review it, and more opportunities to participate. Not only is the engineering report unavailable, but the NRC's own ADAMS database which reveals the safety concerns that have been found in routine safety inspections, has been taken offline indefinitely ... for ""security reasons"" and because ""it's not working right now."" Freedom of Information Act Requests, such as the one Sally Shaw of Gill has filed, will take 4-6 weeks to process. So, in formal testimony on the overrate, the public has NO ACCESS TO DOCUMENTABLE EVIDENCE. This is a travesty. We must not play by the NRC's rules, when those rules are so blatantly antidemocratic and biased toward the industry. Please forward this call to speak out widely. Below find intervenor New England Coalition's point of view on Talking Points. NRC has concealed from the public the findings of the August inspection report, and has recently reneged on its promise (made to New England Coalition and to VTs congressional delegation) to issue the full report well in advance of the meeting so that the public could make well-informed questions and comments. This behavior is a direct insult to Vermonters, their elected officials, and all the citizens of New England. New England Coalition has it on good authority that NRC is ""sanitizing"" the findings of the engineering team inspection to hide significant safety issues that were uncovered during the inspection. The recent VY Engineering Team Inspection was less than 1/10th of the Independent Safety Assessment that was performed at Maine Yankee in 1996. NEC has been calling for an ISA at VY since 2001, and believes that a full inspection would find that Vermont Yankee is, in fact, a dangerous and worn-out old relic that should be de-rated or retired from service. DID YOU KNOW: The Vermont Yankee Uprate case is on the forefront of the nuclear industrys agenda nationwide? Never before has an uprate been opposed by the public, even though 101 of them have been slipped through the NRC over the years. It took the New England Coalition and the independent-minded citizens and elected officials of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts (with support from our friends and allies informed through Nuclear Free Vermont, C.A.N., and Traprock Peace Center) to finally stand up to the nuclear industry and say NO! This meeting is our one chance to meet the NRC face to face and let them know we are unwilling to accept the risks of an uprate, or tolerate the NRCs deceptions and manipulations. http://www.necnp.org To OBJECT to NRC Secrecy Speaking up; here are the instructions: straight from the NRC: ""Any interested individual may file a written limited appearance statement setting forth his or her position on the issues in this proceeding. A written statement of this sort may be submitted at any time and should be sent either by: (1) mail to: The Office of the Secretary U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555-0001 Attention: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff with a copy to: Chairman of the Atomic Safety and Licensing Board at Mail Stop T-3F23, Atomic Safety and Licensing Board Panel, U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Washington, DC 20555-0001; (2) e-mail to The Office of the Secretary at hearingdocket@nrc.gov , with a copy to the Board Chairman, ask2@nrc.gov or (3) fax to The Office of the Secretary at (301) 415-1101 (facsimile verification number (301) 415-1966, with a copy to the Board Chairman at 301 415-5599 (facsimile verification number 301 415-7550)."
20041109 Argentina Autonomista Project "Argentina Autonomista Project: Fall 2004 Tour Join 3 Argentine women activists who will share their experiences in Argentina's recent political/economic crisis and the grassroots social movements that ahve risen up in response. Featuring a full-length puppet show, slide shows, and dialogue with representatives from human rights, unemployed workers, and other organizations. For mor einfo: http://autonomista.org/"
20041107 Friends Worship at Woolman Hill "Friends Worship now on Woolman Hill, Sundays Regular meeting for worship in the newly reconstructed Quaker meetinghouse at Woolman Hill began September 5th, 2004. You are invited for Friends' unprogrammed worship each Sunday at 11:00am in the meetinghouse. After a three-month trial period, we will determine together our direction and our next steps as a spiritual community. Please feel free to join us and to spread the news to others in the Valley. PS - Please bring children! We are opening our family's home, adjacent to the meetinghouse, for separate children's activities during part of each First Day worship.--Daphne Bye"
20041107 "Friends Worship, Woolman Hill" "Friends Worship now on Woolman Hill, Sundays Regular meeting for worship in the newly reconstructed Quaker meetinghouse at Woolman Hill began September 5th, 2004. You are invited for Friends' unprogrammed worship each Sunday at 11:00am in the meetinghouse. After a three-month trial period, we will determine together our direction and our next steps as a spiritual community. Please feel free to join us and to spread the news to others in the Valley. PS - Please bring children! We are opening our family's home, adjacent to the meetinghouse, for separate children's activities during part of each First Day worship.--Daphne Bye"
20041106 Post Election - MUSIC~POETRY "Flyby News is having a POST ELECTION Music~ Poetry benefit at THE BLACK SHEEP DELI {South Main Street, Amherst, MA} featuring: Tom Neilson Annie Hassett Diana Allen Jonathan Mark plus surprise guests - music jam - bring instruments {Suggested donation $5 - $20} For more info, visit the site for a broad range of indy news since the NASA-Cassini 1999 Earth flyby: http://www.flybynews.com"
20041106 Post Election - MUSIC~POETRY "Flyby News is having a POST ELECTION Music~ Poetry benefit at THE BLACK SHEEP DELI {South Main Street, Amherst, MA} featuring: Tom Neilson Annie Hassett Diana Allen Jonathan Mark plus surprise guests - music jam - bring instruments {Suggested donation $5 - $20}"
20041105 FCCDC 25th Anniversary "Franklin County Community Development Corporation's Open House and Annual Meeting 4:00 - 7:00 at the Venture Center, 324 Wells St. All residents and friends of Franklin County welcome"
20041103 DEMONSTRATE in Your Town - Super Wednesday! "Let's Make November 3rd Super Wednesday! by Beyond Voting August 21st, 2004 When your government has troops stationed around the world, lets big corporations write the rules of the global economy and pushes racist policies that promote fear, undermines civil liberties, and rips off working people, you are living in an EMPIRE! Empire is as system of global control that combines international aggression with domestic repression to create a deeply undemocratic world. REAL DEMOCRACY means we the people have direct control over the decisions and resources that matter in our lives. Real democracy means that we make the decisions that impact our neighborhoods, workplaces, schools and the state of the world we hand off to our children. This year the world is counting on us to expand the election year debate beyond Democrats versus Republicans to the larger issue of whether the U.S. will be a Democracy or an Empire. What if on the day after the next presidential election people from all walks of life across America mobilized in their communities to go beyond voting and demonstrate our visions for a truly democratic society. Imagine town hall meetings, popular assemblies, educational events, actions against corporate criminals, community festivals and more all rejecting the framework of empire and demanding a real democracy! ... no matter who wins, we will be uniting to build a pro-democracy movement in the heart of the empire. If we want to live in a real democracy voting at the ballot box is not enough! We have to vote with our feet, our hands, our voices and our imaginations every day of the year. What can you organize in your community? Add your local events here! For more information, visit This Time We're Watching"
20041102 Voting Day Voting Day
20041031 Israeli Refusnik at Temple Israel "ISRAELI DRAFT RESISTER VISITS SEVERAL STATES Noam Bahat, an Israeli Rufusenik, Speaks to U.S. Audiences Noam Bahat, 21, and a member of the Israeli Refusers Network, will visit Greenfield, Massachusetts on Sunday, October 31. Traprock Peace Center and Temple Israel invite the public to hear his commentary on choosing prison rather than conscription into the Israeli Army. The program begins with song at 2:45P at Temple Israel, 27 Pierce Street, Greenfield. All views are welcome in this discussion circle reflecting on conscientious objection. A potluck supper follows. Noam Bahat is touring the country with 4 other refusers. The national tour is cosponsored by AFSC and the Israeli Refuser Solidarity Network. He speaks at 3pm Saturday, October 30, at the Unitarian Universalist Society, i21 North Pleasant Street, accross from the fire station in Amherst. This visit is sponsored by AFSC and others for more info call 584-8975. For more information about the Greenfield visit write to Shirin Morris at schlang@crocker.com Or see http://www.grassrootspeace.org or call 413 773-7427. Sunday evening Bahat speaks at 7 pm in Brattleboro at Centre Church, 193 Main Street. For information call Rupa Cousins at 802 387-5276. On Monday he speaks from 9-10 am on Brattleboro Free Radio, and at 11am at Marlboro College. He speaks at Brandeis University late Monday afternoon. This speaking tour includes stops in Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana, Washington and California. What is conscience? Conscience is that little voice in your head that tells you something you are doing or witnessing is wrong. The same voice that will tell you to do something even if it is against your personal interest. A conscientious person will follow his conscience and not his personal interest. ... When I began my Year of Service I began to ponder a question which only became more significant as time went on. What am I, an 18-year-old kid with no ability to influence the system, supposed to do when the state of Israel, my state, my homeland, destroys the lives and rights of three million people. Every educator who aims to teach values should see as his or her purpose not only the explanation and justification of those values, but the teaching of critical thinking and the aspiration to make values into reality, and creation of conscientious human beings who follow their morals and values. Children are exposed to values and internalize them, but then comes the test of reality. ... See more of Noam Bahats statement prepared for his trial and biographical information at http://www.grassrootspeace.org For your information, the Jewish Peace Fellowship has materials on peace in the Jewish tradition in a small pamphlet written for Jews considering conscientious objection, called, Wrestling with your Conscience. This is of interest in connection with this particular refuser who served two years in prison for refusing to serve any military at all, at age 18. To download the pamphlet, go to http://www.jewishpeacefellowship.org/ and scroll down on the left side to the button that says Conscientious Objection. You can also order the printed pamphlets for $2 from JPF and that info is also on their website. ""As a man of conscience I could not take part in the army of oppression."" Noam Bahat (from his testimony at his trial) At his sentencing, Shimri Zamaret, one of five youths sentenced, reflected on the death of a friend who served in the Israeli army: ""I scream in my heart,"" he laments. ""your death was unnecessary."" PLEASE JOIN US IN WELCOMING THIS CONSIDERATION OF CONSCIENCE."
20041030 "Pat LaMarche ""What do we do Nov. 3rd?""" """What do we do Nov. 3rd?"" Presentation by Green Party 2004 Vice-Presidential Candidate Patricia LaMarche. Neilson Browsing Room, Neilson Library, Smith College."
20041028 Power of Dialogue Workshop "When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop. For more information: http://www.publicconversations.org/pcp/index.asp?page_id=123&catid=51"
20041026 "Greg Palast's new film in Keene, NH" "The next program sponsored by Flyby News features Greg Palast's new film: BUSH FAMILY FORTUNES - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy This 70 minute long documentary follows award-winning reporter-sleuth Greg Palast on the trail of the Bush family, from Florida election finagling, to the Saudi connection, to the Bush team’s spiking the FBI investigation of the bin Laden family and the secret State Department plans for post-war Iraq. And more.. BUSH FAMILY FORTUNES - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy Will be presented at the Keene (NH) Public Library ~ Auditorium 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH For more information visit http://www.FlybyNews.com"
20041026 "Greg Palast's new film in Keene, NH" "The next program sponsored by Flyby News features Greg Palast's new film: BUSH FAMILY FORTUNES - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy This 70 minute long documentary follows award-winning reporter-sleuth Greg Palast on the trail of the Bush family, from Florida election finagling, to the Saudi connection, to the Bush team’s spiking the FBI investigation of the bin Laden family and the secret State Department plans for post-war Iraq. And more.. BUSH FAMILY FORTUNES - The Best Democracy Money Can Buy Will be presented at the Keene (NH) Public Library ~ Auditorium 60 Winter Street, Keene, NH For more information visit http://www.FlybyNews.com"
20041024 United Nations Day United Nations Day
20041024 United Nations Day "One theme suggested for UN anniversary and human rights celebrations is ""Migrant Workers: Uprooted, Rerouted And Rerooted"""
20041024 Peace Guard Bears Witness """Bearing Witness: the unauthorized testimony of the Peace Guard."" Hear Michael True, Sunny Miller, Chris Doucot, & Cherie Rankin in benefit for Peace Guard who stand trial on Thursday, Oct.28. Village Meeting House, South st W. Brattleboro"
20041022 Charlie King and Karen Brandow in Concert "Concert by social activists and acclaimed folk singers Charlie King and Karen Brandow. Benefit for Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, advocating for Universal Single Payer Health Care for Massachusetts. Northampton Center for the Arts, 3rd floor, 17 New South St., Friday, Oct. 22, 7:30 PM. Tickets $20., available at the door and at Boswells Books, Shelburne Falls; Broadside Bookshop, Northampton; Food for Thought Books, Amherst; Odyssey Bookshop, So. Hadley; World Eye Bookstore, Greenfield. Wheelchair accessible. For more information: 586-0345, 549-6151, or 413-773-3485."
20041021 Power of Dialogue "The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop."
20041021 Power of Dialogue "The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop."
20041021 Power of Dialogue "The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop."
20041021 Power of Dialogue -- Seattle "The Power of Dialogue: Constructive Conversations on Divisive Issues When disagreements develop into polarized conflicts, discussion often gives way to shouting matches or icy silence. During this hands-on workshop, participants will explore ways to promote the type of meaningful dialogue that has the power to shift communication and relationships. Participants will learn the key elements of PCP dialogues through the process of designing, facilitating, and de-briefing an extended dialogue simulation. This is a three-day workshop."
20041020 CAN (anti-nuclear) Public Meeting "Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street in downtown Greenfield 6-7:45 pm Directions available at: www.greenfieldsmarket.com Meet upstairs in the meeting room. Pick up dinner in the deli and bring it with you if you'd like. Learn what CAN is up to and how to get involved (lawsuit against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) re: elimination of public hearings, promoting hardened onsite storage (HOSS) of high-level radioactive wastes (spent fuel rods) due to vulnerability of reactors to terrorist attacks, ongoing efforts to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor (right over the border in Vernon), networking with other reactor communities, health studies documenting exposure risks, literature production & distribution, mailings, house parties/outreach, street theater/direct action, etc.)"
20041019 Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wounds of War "An evening about the work of the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding including a screening of ""Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wonds of War"", a new video by nationally acclaimed Wendell documentary filmmaker, Robbie Leppzer, followed by a discussion about the work by Karuna Center founding director Paula Green. At the Mount Toby Friends Meeting House, 194 Long Plain Road (Route 63), in Leverett, MA. Free"
20041018 "Art, Word and Deed to End the Nuclear Age the" "Traprock calls for a meeting of minds in a Up-Land Alliance (based on the wisdom f the clamshell Alliance) to end the nuclear age! Represent your profession, your neighborhood, your group in concerted, collaborative approach. We're all down-winders, able to take a stand. Meet upstairs at the Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street, Greenfield. 413 773-7427"
20041017 Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wounds of War "An evening about the work of the Karuna Center for Peacebuilding including a screening of ""Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wonds of War"", a new video by nationally acclaimed Wendell documentary filmmaker, Robbie Leppzer, followed by a discussion about the work by Karuna Center founding director Paula Green. At the Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main Street, Amherst, MA. Free"
20041017 Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wounds of War "An evening about the work of Karuna Center for Peacebuilding including a screening of ""Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wounds of War"", a new viedeo about Karuna Center's work by nationally acclaimed Wendell documantary filmmaker Robbie Leppzer, followed by a discussion about the work by Karuna Center founding director Paula Green, Sunday, October 17, 7:00 pm, at the Jewish Community of Amherst, 742 Main Street, Amherst, MA. Free"
20041016 "Why Not a Nuclar Energy Future - Lecture and Concert - Eastampton, MA" "Why Not a Nuclear Energy Future? Lecture and Slide Show by Chris Nord and Live Concert with Elric Walker Special guest Chris Nord will be offering an afternoon speaking about the effects related to the nuclear industry in our valley and abroad: ""Global Warming, our Health and the Environment."" Chris Nord is Vice-President of the Citizens Awareness Network, the largest nuclear opponent organization in the Northeast. We will also be jiond by the live concert with Elric Walker, a local activist and musician of incredible power and depth. http://ElricWalker.com 3 PM at Touchstone Farm 132 West Street Easthampton, MA 01027 phone: 413-527-8723 email: dreams@sacredcircles.com http://www.sacredcircles.com/"
20041016 "Death Penalty Abolitionist of the Year, D.C." "COLUMBUS NATIVE TO RECEIVE NATIONAL HONOR Abe Bonowitz, third son of Anne & Marvin Bonowitz, will be honored on October 16, 2004 with the ""Death Penalty Abolitionist of the Year"" award by the National Coalition to Abolish the Death Penalty (NCADP). The award, to be presented at the NCADP's annual conference in Washington, DC, recognizes Bonowitz's more than seventeen years of activism for human rights, peace and justice - most notably for his work to educate the public about why the death penalty is a bad public policy and should be abolished. In a letter to Bonowitz, NCADP executive director Diann Rust-Tierney wrote, ""We [...] are appreciative of your relentless, around-the-clock advocacy on behalf of a vision and a future that does not include capital punishment. Your travels throughout the country have focused public attention on the issue, and you have contributed significantly to the movement through your ability to articulate, without compromise, the abolitionist message."" Bonowitz, who attended Columbus Torah Academy and graduated from both Bexley High School and the photography program of Columbus Public Schools' Ft. Hayes Career Center in 1984, earned his degrees from the Ohio Institute of Photography in Dayton, and also studied at the Ohio State University. He is an alumnus of Camp Ramah in Wisconsin, where he was both a camper and a staff member. When in Columbus he joins his family at Congregation Tifereth Israel Synagogue. While working as a photographer for AT&T Bell Laboratories in 1987, Bonowitz attended the noon-hour presentation of a refugee from Cambodia that was sponsored by an employee group. It was there that Bonowitz learned about the worldwide human rights organization, Amnesty International. ""I joined Amnesty because I liked the idea of working to stop torture and freeing people who were imprisoned in different countries because of their religion or their skin color or other aspects of their identity or beliefs,"" said Bonowitz. ""I hadn't read the fine print when I joined Amnesty, so I was surprised when I went to a meeting of the OSU Amnesty group and they were talking about the death penalty. I argued with the anti-death penalty people and I tried to prove them wrong. I said 'an eye for an eye.' "" It was only after arguing FOR the death penalty for almost a year that Bonowitz was convinced that it was he who was wrong and changed his mind. ""It was the issue of fairness that changed my mind,"" said Bonowitz. ""When I learned that money, race, geography and politics make more of a difference than the severity of the crime when it comes to deciding which killers get a death sentence, I had to change my mind. When I began to work more closely with murder victim family members and death row family members, I came to understand the collateral damage of the death penalty, and that is what changed my heart."" Since that time Bonowitz has become one of the leading anti-death penalty activists in the United States. An adherent to principles of nonviolence espoused by Ghandi, King & Chavez, he has been arrested seven times for protesting the death penalty, including once at the Ohio Governor's Mansion and twice at the U.S. Supreme Court. In fact, ""United States vs. Bonowitz"" is the prevailing law governing freedom of speech on the grounds of the US Supreme Court. Bonowitz has worked in the death penalty section of the Ohio Public Defender Commission, served on the board of directors of the US section of Amnesty International, served as the interim executive director of the Cesar E. Chavez Foundation after several years on its staff, and helped start and/or lead a number of anti-death penalty organizations. Currently Bonowitz is the executive director of the Florida-based Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) and its subsidiary, Floridians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (FADP). He also serves on the board of directors of the group ""Journey of Hope ...From Violence to Healing,"" an organization led by murder victim's family members opposed to the death penalty. When he and Governor (his African Lion Hound mix) are not on the road educating and agitating for abolition, Bonowitz and his puppy dodge hurricanes in Gainesville, Florida. Further information is available at http://www.cuadp.org/abe_bio.html and http://www.ncadp.org/press_release_10_05_2004.html *********** Abraham J. Bonowitz Director, CUADP <abe@cuadp.org> ***************************************** YES FRIENDS! There is an Alternative to the Death Penalty Citizens United for Alternatives to the Death Penalty (CUADP) works to end the death penalty in the United States through aggressive campaigns of public education and the promotion of tactical grassroots activism. Visit <http://www.cuadp.org> or call 800-973-6548 PMB 335, 2603 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hwy, Gainesville, FL 32609"
20041015 """Sleepless in Santa Fe""" "A performance by Wendy Brown of poems from her CD ""Longing for Home"" and new work. A.P.E. Gallery, 3rd Floor, Thorne's Market, 150 Main St., Northampton, Mass. Donation: $5. Info: 582-0098"
20041015 Leuren Moret speaks at NW Social forum Low level radiation scientist Leuren Moret to speak at the NorthWest Social Forum in Seattle Topic: Depleted Uranium:The Trojan Horse for Nuclear War - Devastation at home & abroad
20041015 Deep Dialogue Between Women & Men "Can We Talk? Deep Dialogue Between Women & Men How would you feel if you... ...were listened to with empathy and compassion? ...told the gut-level truth about your experience? ...asked a bold question about something you really wanted to know? Can We Talk? is an opportunity to do all this and more ...with adventurous men and women! We've designed these inquiry evenings to explore interests, deepen understanding and foster connections. Who should attend? People who are... * curious about what other people feel, think and want * willing to tell the truth about their longings and experience * eager to deepen their understanding and appreciation attend one or more of these exciting programs at: Rumetagro * Florence Community Center 140 Pine Street * Room #9 * Florence * Friday, October 15 * Friday, November 19 * Wednesday, December 8 6:30 - 9:30 P.M. Tuition: $15-$30 per session We appreciate your financial support of our work Let us know that you are coming by calling: (413)367-2204 or email Josephd@crocker.com BRING FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES What participants say... ""I love it when men and women come together in intentional, conscious dialogue, facilitated appreciation and respect for one another."" ""I liked..the honesty and depth participants...the safe container created and held so lovingly by [the facilitators.]"" ""So well facilitated. Brilliant. Fun. Intriguing...and wow! Even the ""lightweight"" exercises were mind-opening."" Check out a video clip of the workshop http://www.rumetagro.com/can_we_talk.htm. Ingrid Bredenberg is a creativity catalyst and dancer. A master trainer/facilitator, she has led professional and personal development programs for over 20 years Joseph DiCenso is a gifted counselor, facilitator and coach. Certified in Shadow Work and BRETHwork? he helps others bring more of themselves to life."
20041011 CAN Flea Market "Citizens Awareness Network will have a flea market Monday, Oct. 11 on rte 2 in Shelburne 61/2 miles west of the Greenfield Circle. We will be there from 9Am til 4PM. we have over 15 vendors seliing great, interesting multic-cultural items and need help directing people to park, giving out CAN literature and generally talking it up for NO NUKES. Please contact Hattie at 978-249-9400 or email Hattieshalom@verizon.net for more info/"
20041011 CAN flea market 6.5 miles west of Greenfield circle on Route 2A; hattieshalom@verizon.net for more info
20041011 CAN flea market 6.5 miles west of Greenfield center on Route 2A; contact hattieshalom@verizon.net
20041009 Traprock Peace Center's 25th Anniversary "Traprock's 25th Anniversary will be observed Saturday, October 9. We're inviting comment regarding interest in a conference, a celebration or a concert. Day-long? Afternoon? Evening? Your comments are welcomed: 773-7427"
20041009 Traprock's 25th Anniversary Celebration "details to follow - please reserve the date. To volunteer, call Traprock at 413-773-7427."
20041008 "Screening: ""The End of Suburbia""" "World oil production is forecast peak this decade as supplies become seriously depleted. The new documentary film ""The End of Suburbia: Oil Depletion and the Collapse of the American Dream"" explores the profound consequences for American society. The Northampton Committee to End the War in Iraq is sponsoring a free screening on Friday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., at the Media Education Foundation at 60 Masonic Street in Northampton. For more information, call 586-4950."
20041006 "Human Rights worker, Richard Sitcha's Hearing, Springfield" "This Wednesday is all important for the case of Richard Sitcha, a refugee from Cameroon and a human rights worker imprisoned at the Franklin County Jail. Richard fears being put to death if he is deported. The US government is energetically preparing documents to deport Richard back to Cameroon where he fears he will be put to death. See more details at the bottom of this email.* Lots of neighbors in the courtroom can help a judge give full consideration to a case. Richard Sitcha will have his rescheduled hearing about the Writ of Habeas Corpus on Wednesday, October 6 at 2:30PM at the Federal Court in Springfield, Massachusetts. This hearing is all important, for Judge Ponsor will rule either in favor of the prosecution and dismiss the Writ, or in favor of the defense and affirm the Writ. Based from the hearing on Sept. 10, Judge Ponsor will likely turn the matter over to the Court on Appeals in Boston. Nevertheless, it is possible that if Judge Ponsor dismisses the Writ, Richard Sitcha could be deported, and the prosecution did make it very clear at the hearing of Sept. 10 that the Cameroonian Government is willing to take Richard back to the Cameroon despite the expired passport. The Federal Court in Springfield, Mass., is on 1550 Main Street, near the corner of Main Street and Worthington St. There is a parking garage on Worthington, and metered parking on Worthington. Richard Sitcha is a poster-man for the thousands of men and women incarcerated in the aftermath of 9/11. This is his story. A native of Cameroon, he studied and became a lawyer and was practicing as a bailiff when he came into conflict with his government. Nine young people had disappeared and their families came to him for assistance. He learned that the captives had been taken to a naval base near Douala and went their. At the base he learned the nine youths had been executed. As a result of Richards attentions to the needs of the families, he says, he was arrested and tortured (beating the bottoms of his feet with a machete). The same political connections that allowed him to gather information helped him to flee Cameroon before being further charged. By all accounts, Cameroon is less than a ""free"" society and was, at the time, under martial law. Richard was able to leave the country and reach the US. He is 42, married, and has two children. His wife is in France and his two boys remain in Cameroon. A devout Catholic, he became an active member of St. Anns Church of the Immaculate Conception, Hartford. Arriving in the US April 27, 2001, Richard followed the law in applying for political refuge. This was granted on January 16, 2003. He also received a social security card and work permit. Then, Immigration and Naturalization Services asked to reopen his case and, at a September 18, 2003, hearing, the judge ruled that he no longer believed Richards story and revoked the previously granted asylum status. Without having committed or been charged with any crime, today is the first anniversary of his imprisonment. At first he was housed at the maximum security facility at Osborn, CT. This is a maximum security prison surrounded by hundreds of acres of jails built on what was once a Shaker farm. At Osborn he was assaulted and badly beaten by his cell mate. One unanswered question is why he was housed with hardened criminals at a maximum security facility. The more recent period of his incarceration has been at Greenfield, MA jail, where space is rented for a number of government detainees. It is our understanding that as a result of bogus elections, Cameroon President Biya has been in office for 22 years. The US government is energetically preparing documents to deport Richard back to Cameroon where he fears he will be put to death. Hearing Richards case in Springfield, MA federal court, Judge Michael Ponser has been dealing with several problems. One is that Richards pro se habeas response to his incarceration should have been filed in the appellate court. The other is that, according to Richards present immigration attorney John McKenna, he is hearing these arguments in a very conservative district which offers little precedent. To hear his story see the radio show ""New Focus"" on WWUH, 91.3FM, on the internet at http://www.wwuh.org/ The show is hosted by Mike DeRosa, the only reporter who attended the Richard Sitcha's hearing on September 10 at the Federal Court in Springfield. DeRosa interviews Sitcha's lawyer, Attorney John P. McKenna. The show was originally broadcast on WWUH and WHUS 91.7FM on Sept. 17, and WFCS 107.7FM on Sept. 18. McKenna gives a synopsis of the case, as well as an analysis of Judge Ponsor's decision made on Sept. 10, and a preview of the up-coming hearing. (Thanks to Carl Doerner and Suzanne Carlson for news.) Best regards, Sunny Miller, Executive Director 413-773-7427"
20041006 "Richard Sitcha's Hearing, Springfield" "Rescheduled hearing for Richard Sitcha, human rights worker from Cameroon, victim of Homeland Security, Springfield, Federal Courthouse, Wed Oct. 6, 2:30pm"
20041005 "Counter Recruitment - Northampton, MA" A Counter-Recruitment community group meets the first Tuesday of the month at First Churches (basement) beginning at 6:30pm. Call AFSC for more information: 584-8975.
20041003 Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.aqoolulakum.org) "The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041003 Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.aqoolulakum.org/whoWeAre/index.htm) "The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041003 Leverett Peace Pagoda Anniversary "100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett, MA Interfaith service begins at 11am. Music and speakers follow for this anniversary clelebration. All are welcome."
20041002 National Memorial Procession from Arlington Cemetery to the White House Walk with us to honor and remember all those killed and wounded in the unnecessary war in Iraq--in a war that didn't need to happen.
20041002 Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.aqoolulakum.org) "The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041002 Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.aqoolulakum.org/whoWeAre/index.htm) "The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041002 "Francis Day event at Agape Community, Hardwick, MA" "Sat. Oct. 2nd, our annual Francis Day event will be a tribute to Dave Dellinger. His wife, Elizabeth Petersen will be at Agape to kick off the event on Sat. at 11 am. More details to come, but please reserve the date."
20041001 Palestinian Film Festival (http://www.aqoolulakum.org/whoWeAre/index.htm) "The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041001 Benefit Concert for MoveOn PAC "Swingin"" the Vote--A Jazz & Blues Concert for MoveOn PAC featuring the Scott Mullett Quartet, Scott Ainslie and the Vermont Jazz Center Big Band. Walpole, N. H Town Hall. $15 adult, $10 student, at the door. Info: gatoomey@adelphia.net"
20041001 Palestinian Film Festival "(http://www.aqoolulakum.org) The Western Massachusetts Palestinian Film Festival is a grassroots effort to produce a three-day festival of films made primarily by Palestinian filmmakers with a small number made by Israeli filmmakers and other internationals. We are an ad hoc group of community members concerned with the situation in Israel and Palestine. Some organizers are affiliated with activist groups both locally and nationally, such as the Western Massachusetts Middle East Peace Coalition, the Western Massachusetts Palestine Action Coalition, Global Womens History Project, International Solidarity Movement, etc. Others are affiliated with the Five Colleges as faculty, staff, graduate and undergraduate students. We have representatives from Smith, Hampshire, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke, and Westfield State Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The festival will include 26 films, a mix of feature length, shorts, documentaries and fiction films. Some movies will be accompanied by panel discussions and audience dialogue sessions, chaired and presented by experts, filmmakers and activists who work for Middle East peace with justice."
20041001 "Ray McGovern:""Are We Safer?""" """Are We Safer? Friday October 1st, 7-9pm, South An Ex-CIA Analyst's Perspective on Intelligence and the War on Terror,"" with. A 27 year veteran of the CIA, Ray's responsibilities under presidents from John F. Kennedy to George H.W. Bush included chairing National Intelligence Estimates, preparing the President's Daily Brief, and conducting one-on-one briefings of the most senior U.S. officials. In January 2003, as doubt grew regarding the intelligence used to justify the war in Iraq, Ray co-founded Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity. Friday October 1st, 7-9pm, South Congregational Church, 29 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH. All events are free and open to the public; donations are appreciated. Refreshments to be served following lecture. For more information contact Anne Miller at NH Peace Action, phone 603-228-0559 or e-mail anne@nhpeaceaction.org"
20040929 Inquiry as Intervention Workshop "The questions asked by practitioners affect what the parties in a conflict think is possible for their communication, their relationship, and the outcome of their conflict. Since 1989, the Public Conversations Project has been refining the use of ""opening questions"" in transforming conflictual conversations. Participants in this workshop will focus on the power of crafting, asking, and responding to questions, and will explore the power and potential of questions for their own practice and daily lives For more information: http://www.publicconversations.org/pcp/index.asp?page_id=124&catid=51"
20040929 Staying Grounded Workshop "No amount of pre-meeting collaboration and preparation can guarantee that a meeting will be without surprises or confusion. When these occur, facilitators need to know what to do or refrain from doing. They need to be grounded in a principled approach to serving the participants and their shared purposes. With such grounding, methods can be chosen quickly or perhaps even invented on the spot. In this workshop, through presentations, exercises, case examples, and discussion, participants will develop skills in staying grounded, even in difficult moments. This is a two-day workshop.: http://www.publicconversations.org/pcp/index.asp?page_id=239&catid=51"
20040927 "TPUs September Semester 2004. For more information or to apply on-line, please" "The following is an announcement for the TRANSCEND Peace University (TPU), the worlds first ever global peace university for policy makers, practitioners, scholars, students, UN staff and others working in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, post-war reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation, development, human rights, and other related fields. Please forward this announcement to individuals, organisations, UN agencies and governments which you believe may be interested in participating in the TPUs September Semester 2004. For more information or to apply on-line, please visit www.transcend.org/tpu. Please note, the dead-line for applications for the September Semester is September 17, 2004. TRANSCEND PEACE UNIVERSITY (TPU) September Semester 2004 Johan Galtung, the Rector of TPU and one of the founders of peace studies, invites you to join practitioners and students from around the world online. TPU is the worlds first truly global, on-line Peace University designed for government and NGO practitioners, policy makers and students at any level working in the fields of peace, conflict transformation, development and global issues. Since 1996 300+ on-site skills institutes have been offered for 6,000+ participants around the world, using the TRANSCEND manual ""Conflict Transformation By Peaceful Means,"" published by the United Nations. There will be certificates; for single courses, diplomas for clusters of courses and eventually BA, MA; and PhD degrees. Participants may combine online and onsite courses. In the 2004 September Semester TPU will offer the following 13 courses: 1. Peaceful Conflict Transformation, Johan Galtung 2. Nonviolence as Political Tool and Philosophy, Jorgen Johansen 3. Peace Journalism, Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick 4. Peace, Music, Literature and the Arts, Olivier Urbain 5. Deep Culture in Conflict, Johan Galtung and Wilfried Graf 6. Democratization and Development, Paul D. Scott 7. Conflict Prevention, Intervention, Reconciliation and Reconstruction, S.P. Udayakumar 8. Dialogue, Peace and Development, Katrin Kaeufer and Claus Otto Scharmer 9. Peace and Tourism, Lynda-Ann Blanchard and Freya Higgins-Desbiolles 10. Peace Business, Jack Santa Barbara and Sara Horowitz 11. Peace and Macro-history, Sohail Inayatullah 12. Peace Museums, Christophe Bouillet 13. Peace Zones, Christophe Barbey Starting Date: September 27, 2004 Ending Date: December 17, 2004 Deadline for Registration: September 17, 2004 Cost per one Course: For EU, North American and South-East Asian/Australian participants 300 Euros. For all others 150 Euros. For more information or to register, please contact the TRANSCEND Peace University Global Center in Cluj, Romania with a staff to handle information, applications, payments, course related questions, and computer problems: <tpu@transcend.org> Fax +40-264-420298, Tel +40-724-380551; web-site www.transcend.org/tpu"
20040927 TRANSCEND Peace University is the worlds first ever global peace university for "The following is an announcement for the TRANSCEND Peace University (TPU), the worlds first ever global peace university for policy makers, practitioners, scholars, students, UN staff and others working in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, post-war reconstruction, rehabilitation and reconciliation, development, human rights, and other related fields. Please forward this announcement to individuals, organisations, UN agencies and governments which you believe may be interested in participating in the TPUs September Semester 2004. For more information or to apply on-line, please visit www.transcend.org/tpu. Please note, the dead-line for applications for the September Semester is September 17, 2004. TRANSCEND PEACE UNIVERSITY (TPU) September Semester 2004 Johan Galtung, the Rector of TPU and one of the founders of peace studies, invites you to join practitioners and students from around the world online. TPU is the worlds first truly global, on-line Peace University designed for government and NGO practitioners, policy makers and students at any level working in the fields of peace, conflict transformation, development and global issues. Since 1996 300+ on-site skills institutes have been offered for 6,000+ participants around the world, using the TRANSCEND manual ""Conflict Transformation By Peaceful Means,"" published by the United Nations. There will be certificates; for single courses, diplomas for clusters of courses and eventually BA, MA; and PhD degrees. Participants may combine online and onsite courses. In the 2004 September Semester TPU will offer the following 13 courses: 1. Peaceful Conflict Transformation, Johan Galtung 2. Nonviolence as Political Tool and Philosophy, Jorgen Johansen 3. Peace Journalism, Jake Lynch and Annabel McGoldrick 4. Peace, Music, Literature and the Arts, Olivier Urbain 5. Deep Culture in Conflict, Johan Galtung and Wilfried Graf 6. Democratization and Development, Paul D. Scott 7. Conflict Prevention, Intervention, Reconciliation and Reconstruction, S.P. Udayakumar 8. Dialogue, Peace and Development, Katrin Kaeufer and Claus Otto Scharmer 9. Peace and Tourism, Lynda-Ann Blanchard and Freya Higgins-Desbiolles 10. Peace Business, Jack Santa Barbara and Sara Horowitz 11. Peace and Macro-history, Sohail Inayatullah 12. Peace Museums, Christophe Bouillet 13. Peace Zones, Christophe Barbey Starting Date: September 27, 2004 Ending Date: December 17, 2004 Deadline for Registration: September 17, 2004 Cost per one Course: For EU, North American and South-East Asian/Australian participants 300 Euros. For all others 150 Euros. For more information or to register, please contact the TRANSCEND Peace University Global Center in Cluj, Romania with a staff to handle information, applications, payments, course related questions, and computer problems: <tpu@transcend.org> Fax +40-264-420298, Tel +40-724-380551; web-site www.transcend.org/tpu"
20040926 Mediation & Training Col. Arts & Ser. Auction "The Mediation & Training Collaborative will have an Arts & Services Auction called The Art of Mediation in Northampton, Sunday, September 26 from 3-7 p.m. Bid on art work by Scott Prior, Dan Brown, Matthew leighton, Jim Tolles, Virginia Senders, David Henion, Susan Hackney and others. Or bid on one of the services offered--Website Design, Computer Trouble Shooting, Massage, Accupuncture, Landscape Design or Myers-Briggs Consultation! This will be a combination silent and live auction (Court Dorsey will be the auctioneer) at the Edwards Church, 297 Main Street, across from the Academy of Music in Northampton."
20040926 COMING HOME FROM IRAQ "SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 6:30PM to 8:30PM Westfield State College 333 Western Ave, Garden Conference Rm. A/B A public forum focusing on the impact of war and the complex and varied issues confronting returning military personnel and their families Panelists: Staff Sgt. Jimmy Massey, USMC, First Div., Third Battalion, Seventh Marines Jimmy Massey served the USMC for 12 years, participating in the invasion of Iraq. Experiences on the battlefield led the dedicated career marine to very critical perspectives on the war. Earlier this year he left the USMC with an honorable discharge and he continues to cope with the psychologically traumatic aftereffects of the war. Tech. Sgt. Pablo Rodriguez, 439th Security Forces, USAF Reserve Pablo Rodriguez is a Northampton police officer and an Air Force Reservist. Activated several weeks after 9-11, he initially served as a military police officer at Westover AFB. He served in Iraq from March to June 2003, on security details at Baghdad Airport and other locations. Debby Lucey, sister of U.S. Marine who served in Iraq and WSC Student Debby Luceys older brother, Jeffery, developed symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder after a tour of duty with the Marine Corps reserves in Iraq and then took his life this summer. To help other military families, Debby now speaks publicly about the problems that confronted her brother and the difficulties of addressing them. Dr. Claudia Ciano-Boyce, WSC Professor of Psychology Professor Ciano-Boyce will speak about the effects of trauma and the realities of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Frank Ciancotti, Veterans Agent, Westfield MA Veterans agents are appointed officials in cities and towns. They process applications for emergency assistance benefits which are paid to veterans and/or their dependents for periods of time when they may not be able to support themselves. They also administer benefits for burial expenses of veterans and their dependents who die without sufficient means to pay for funeral expenses. Materials from the Family Services Centers, Westover and Barnes Air Force Bases Free. Veterans, family and friends of military personnel serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, along with WSC students and community residents interested in learning more about the war and its impact are urged to attend! Moderator: Stephen Sossaman, WSC Professor of English, Vietnam veteran Questions, answers and discussion will follow the presentations. Sponsored by WSC History, Communications, and Political Science Departments, Residential Life, WSC Students for Peace and Justice, American Friends Service Committee, Veterans Education Project, and Waronoke Peace Action. Information: 413.584.8975"
20040926 "The Mediation & Training Collaborative, Northampton" "Bring your friends and join The Mediation & Training Collaborative for a benefit Arts & Services Auction - The Art of Mediation in Northampton Sunday, September 26 from 3-7 p.m. Bid on art work by Scott Prior, Dan Brown, Matthew Leighton, Jim Tolles, Virginia Senders, David Henion, Susan Hackney and other artists and craftspeople. Or make a bid for one of the fantastics services offered--Website Design, Computer Trouble Shooting, Massage, Accupuncture, Landscape Design or Myers-Briggs Consultation! This will be a combination silent and live auction held at the Edwards Church, 297 Main Street, across from the Academy of Music in Northampton. Call 413-774-7469 x15 for more information."
20040925 "RAD Alert Conference, Columbus, OH" "RAD. ALERT: Nuclear Dollars Versus The Common Good, Saturday Sept. 25th Nuclear issues are now simultaneously peace issues, environmental issues, democracy issues, public health issues, energy sustainability issues, legal issues, and moral issues. The familiar separations between issue areas have dissolved. Speakers & Presentations Dr. Walter A. Davis, Keynote Speaker, ""Up-rooting the `Guarantees' of Nuclear Tragedies"" Professor Emeritus of the English Department of Ohio State University. He has written extensively in a wide range of areas, including philosophy, psychiatry, psychology, and literature. Dr. Doug Rokke, ""Crimes by Depleted Uranium"" & ""Environmental and Medical Impacts of Nuclear Material"" Retired Army Reserve Medical Corps officer who specialized in nuclear medicine; nuclear, biological and chemical warfare operations and intelligence; medical operations; and emergency field medicine as a former enlisted combat medic. Dr. Bob Fitrakis, ""Unregulated Nuclear Exposure"" Political Science Professor at Columbus State Community College, Attorney, Editor of Columbus Free Press, long term activist, and author. Harvey Wasserman, ""Nuclear Power, Nuclear Waste, and the Alternatives Senior Adviser to Greenpeace USA and the Nuclear Information & Resource Service, author and coauthor of several books, Senior Editor for Columbus Free Press. Terry Lodge, ""Nuclear Industry Crimes Against the Common Good"" Attorney in litigation against First energy Corporation regarding the Davis Besse and the Perry Nuclear Reactor Electrical Generation Plants. Tadit Anderson, ""The False Economics of the Nuclear Industry"" & ""Community Organizing"" Independent sociologist and community organizer, long term activist. Dr. Ewan Todd, ""Nuclear Science for the Scientifically Challenged"" & ""The Retooling of the Piketon Uranium Enrichment Plant"" Physicist, teacher, and activist. Bonnie Awan, ""The Retooling of the Piketon Uranium Enrichment Plant"" Geologist, Owner & Chief Petrographer of NPS, and activist. --------------------------- Registration Opens at 8:00 A.M. Scheduled Programs Begin at 9:00 A.M. Registering On or Before Friday, September 17th: Registration Fee: $15.00 per person (Lunch is included) Registering After Friday, September 17th: Registration Fee: $20.00 per person (Lunch is included) Please make checks payable to RAD. ALERT, and mail with registration form to: Conference Coordinator 978 E. 19th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Contact: Tadit Anderson (614) 299-4702 E-mail: ideasinc@ee.net, Bonnie Awan (614) 451-5628"
20040925 Protest U.S. Army's Spirit of America "Demonstrate the true spirit of American and say 'NO' to recruitment of our children and militarization of our schools. Pepsi Arena, 51 N.Pearl St., Albany, NY Info: 518 - 463-0095"
20040925 Protest U.S. Army's Spirit of America "Demonstrate the true spirit of American and say 'NO' to recruitment of our children and militarization of our schools. Pepsi Arena, 51 N.Pearl St., Albany, NY Info: 518 - 463-0095"
20040925 "RAD Alert Conference, Columbus, OH" "Conference In Columbus Sept. 25th RAD. ALERT: Nuclear Dollars Versus The Common Good Nuclear issues are now simultaneously peace issues, environmental issues, democracy issues, public health issues, energy sustainability issues, legal issues, and moral issues. The familiar separations between issue areas have dissolved. Speakers & Presentations Dr. Walter A. Davis, Keynote Speaker, ""Up-rooting the `Guarantees' of Nuclear Tragedies"" Professor Emeritus of the English Department of Ohio State University. He has written extensively in a wide range of areas, including philosophy, psychiatry, psychology, and literature. Doug Rokke, ""Crimes by Depleted Uranium"" & ""Environmental and Medical Impacts of Nuclear Material"" Retired Army Reserve Medical Corps officer who specialized in nuclear medicine; nuclear, biological and chemical warfare operations and intelligence; medical operations; and emergency field medicine as a former enlisted combat medic. Dr. Bob Fitrakis, ""Unregulated Nuclear Exposure"" Political Science Professor at Columbus State Community College, Attorney, Editor of Columbus Free Press, long term activist, and author. Harvey Wasserman, ""Nuclear Power, Nuclear Waste, and the Alternatives Senior Adviser to Greenpeace USA and the Nuclear Information & Resource Service, author and coauthor of several books, Senior Editor for Columbus Free Press. Terry Lodge, ""Nuclear Industry Crimes Against the Common Good"" Attorney in litigation against First energy Corporation regarding the Davis Besse and the Perry Nuclear Reactor Electrical Generation Plants. Tadit Anderson, ""The False Economics of the Nuclear Industry"" & ""Community Organizing"" Independent sociologist and community organizer, long term activist. Dr. Ewan Todd, ""Nuclear Science for the Scientifically Challenged"" & ""The Retooling of the Piketon Uranium Enrichment Plant"" Physicist, teacher, and activist. Bonnie Awan, ""The Retooling of the Piketon Uranium Enrichment Plant"" Geologist, Owner & Chief Petrographer of NPS, and activist. --------------------------- Registration Opens at 8:00 A.M. Scheduled Programs Begin at 9:00 A.M. Registering by Friday, September 17th: Registration Fee is $15.00 per person (Lunch is included) Registering After Friday, September 17th: Registration Fee is just $20.00 per person (Lunch is included) Please make checks payable to RAD. ALERT, and mail with registration form to: Conference Coordinator 978 E. 19th Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43211 Contact: Tadit Anderson (614) 299-4702 or ideasinc@ee.net or call Bonnie Awan (614) 451-5628"
20040924 Protest U.S. Army's Spirit of America Albany "Demonstrate the true spirit of America and say 'NO' to recruiting our children and the militarization of our schools. Pepsi Arena, 51 N. Pearl St., Albany, NY Info: 518-463-0095"
20040923 "Jim Hightower, We the People: Powers That Ought To Be We the People: Pow" "Jim Hightower, benefit for AFSC, Mt. Holyoke College, Sept 23 We the People: Powers That Ought To Be Time: 7:30PM, Doors open at 6:30PM Location: Chapin Auditorium, Mt. Holyoke College SOUTH HADLEY, MA Jim Hightower returns to Western Massachusetts to rock the vote in an evening titled: We the People: Powers That Ought To Be. Hosted by Odyssey Bookshop and co-sponsored by a number of local community groups, Mr. Hightower's talk, September 23, 2004, 7:30PM, Chapin Auditorium, Mt. Holyoke College (Rt. 116, South Hadley), is free and open to the public. Donations will support the work of the Western Massachusetts Office of the American Friends Service Committee. Described as a funny and fiery man in perpetual motion, Jim Hightower keeps active as a columnist, commentator and public speaker. ""Hightower's humor guides him through his battle against the Powers That Be on behalf of the Powers That Ought to Be: consumers, environmentalists, small business owners, and family farmers,"" notes Joan Grenier, owner of the Odyssey Bookshop, host of We the People. Hightower reaches tens of thousands of people through his monthly newsletter, the Hightower Lowdown, which received both the Alternative Press Award and the Independent Press Association Award for best national newsletter, and through his column in the Nation. His radio commentaries are broadcast on 60 stations and reprinted in alternative newspapers. He has written a number of books, including Let's Stop Beating Around the Bush; Thieves in High Places: They've Stolen Our Country and It's Time To Take it Back; If the Gods had Meant Us to Vote They Would Have Given Us Candidates; There's Nothing in the Middle of the Road but Yellow Stripes and Dead Armadillos; Eat Your Heart Out; and Hard Tomatoes, Hard Times."
20040923 Camaroon Immigrant Detained by Homeland Security "Camaroon native Richard Sitcha's Motion to Dismiss will be heard 9/23, 2 PM at federal court in Springfield. Carpool from Traprock or Greenfield at 1pm? Call 773-7427. Judge Ponser is impressed by the numbers concerned with his case. Help us pack the courtroom. Richard is encouraged by your presence."
20040922 Vieques / Superfund "DUE TO USE OF MULTIUSE CENTER BY FEMA PERSONNEL - HELP FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY TROPICAL STORM JEANNE - THE PUBLIC MEETING ON INCLUDING VIEQUES AND CULEBRA IN THE SUPERFUND WILL TAKE PLACE WEDNESDAY, 22 SEPTEMBER AT 6PM AT THE FORT COUNT MIRASOL ON VIEQUES."
20040918 North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival "www.garlicandarts.org Orange, MA Amazing Artists, Regional Agriculture, Glorious Garlic Cuisine. Live music on a solar powered stage. Family oriented. A celebration of community organized by neighbors and Seeds of Solidarity, a non-profit organization."
20040918 "One World Fair, Cummington FairgroundsSaturday, 10am-8pm" "The second annual One World Fair brings together art, education, environmental, and social justice activities to inspire a cornucopia of community networking. It is a day for neighbors of all ages and opinions to celebrate ""We the People."" Fairgoers will find information tables, art and crafts, childrens activities, local food, educational exhibits, music, and interfaith groups. The main stage will present performers and speakers, including Carol Moseley Braun, the first African-American woman elected to the U.S. Senate. Holly Near will open the main stage following an interfaith service and return for a full set before Amy Goodman, the award-winning journalist and host of Pacifica Radio's Democracy Now! Local speakers include Denise Salgado from Neighbor to Neighbor and Frances Crowe, a co-founder of traprock Peace Center, who has been acting against war and nuclear weapons for over 50 years. As part of the fair's mission, there will be several opportunities for fairgoers to contribute to their community. The fair committee hopes people will bring readable used books for The Prison Book Project in Northampton, winter coats and shoes in good condition for a clothing drive, and nonperishable food items for Harvest Aid, which will give the donation to a USO store for military families in Chicopee. The Northern Hilltown Domestic Violence Taskforce will collect used cell phones for Verizon's Hopeline project, which provides phones and free minutes to women living with the threat of domestic violence. Phones can be dropped off at the Hilltown Taskforce booth. The fair also encourages people to bring their own silverware, water bottles, and canvas bags to conserve resources. A sampling of main stage performers includes, Pamela Means--Falcon Ridge Folk Festival's #1 ""Most Wanted New Artist"" and Wisconsin's Folk Artist of the Year, and Female Vocalist of the Year. New World Theatre/2050 Project, Suzy Polluci & Court Dorsey, soul & blues singer songwriter Chic Street Man, Goose Love, Lui Collins & more! This event is handicapped accessible and ASL interpreted. Please no dogs except for those needed for assistance. $5 for parking, $5 admission per person, children under 10 free. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. This is a not-for-profit community event. Tabling and vendor forms as well as more information are available on line at www.oneworldfair.com"
20040918 Amy Goodman Speaks in Northampton "Taking Exception to the Rules of Economic Inequality An Evening with Amy Goodman Founder, Host and Executive Producer of Democracy Now, a national, daily, independent, award-winning news program airing on over 225 stations in North America. Hosted by: United for a Fair Economy and Grassroots International Endorsed by: Class Action Everywomans Center Solidago Foundation Odyssey Bookshop Everyones Books Pioneer Valley Business Alliance for Local Living Economies American Friends Service Committee The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence Social Justice Forum Saturday, September 18, 2004 7:30 to 9:30 The Unitarian Society of Northampton and Florence 220 Main Street, Northampton, MA $10 Donation at the door"
20040917 Intermediate/Advanced NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION Residential Intensive "Friday, September 17 @ 4 pm - Tuesday, September 21@ 3 pm Litchfield, CT (2 1/2 hours from Boston) An Intermediate/Advanced NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION Residential Intensive This retreat will include specific training for: * new students of NVC wanting to deepen their skills. * intermediate NVC students to connect with peers * people already teaching NVC Prerequisites: * At least 1 full day of NVC training or * participation in 4 practice group sessions Facilitated by: Miki Kashtan, certified NVC trainer, co-founder of BayNVC and Social Change Coordinator for the Center for Nonviolent Communication. Miki conducts organizational trainings, consults with private and public sector organizations, leads practice groups, and teaches NVC at workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the country. Assisted by: Pat Arcady (Boston, MA) pat.arcady@verizon.net, Gail Taylor (White Plains, NY) gail@nynvc.org At Wisdom House in Litchfield, CT For more information contact Lorili: suvandana7@optonline.net or 516-662-7282"
20040915 Diversity Fellowship Application due Sept 30 "U.S. Diversity Fellowship with young nonprofit practitioners from communities of color, particularly those with working knowledge of community philanthropy or community foundation: The deadline for receipt of applications is September 30, 2004. For eligibility, application guidelines, and other details, please visit the Center's website at www.philanthropy.org"
20040915 Citizen's Awareness Network (CAN) Public Meeting "Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street in downtown Greenfield, MA Directions available at: www.greenfieldsmarket.com We'll meet upstairs in the meeting room (sometimes chilly - dress appropriately). Pick up dinner in the deli and bring it with you if you'd like. Learn what CAN is up to and how you might get involved (lawsuit against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) re: elimination of public hearings, promoting hardened onsite storage (HOSS) of high-level radioactive wastes (spent fuel rods) due to vulnerability of reactors to terrorist attacks, efforts to shut down the VT Yankee nuclear reactor (right over the border in Vernon), networking with other reactor communities, health studies documenting exposure risks, literature production, mailings, house parties, literature distribution, street theater/direct action, etc.) There is much going on - broader public involvement is essential. To learn about CAN, sign up for our listserv, etc. visit: nukebusters.org Please download and help distribute the poster for this meeting: http://www.whatsgoinon.org/can/MNMSep15.pdf How far do you live from VT Yankee? http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354) http://www.indo.com/distance"
20040914 Eliciting New Stories Workshop "People ""stuck"" in conflict often view the situation and the parties involved through a narrow and unchanging lens. This workshop presents ways to elicit enriched stories that help people move beyond their old, polarizing ""conversations"" to develop new perspectives and relationships. Participants will explore frameworks and experiential exercises to learn how to listen for what is not said, the absent but implicitso they can assist parties in thinking about their conflicts in new and constructive ways: http://www.publicconversations.org/pcp/index.asp?page_id=205&catid=51"
20040914 The Art of Interviewing: Transforming Stories about Conflict "Effective interviewers encourage people to talk and think creatively about their stories. This workshop will help participants develop the art of interviewing through skill-building exercises, interviewing opportunities, presentations and discussion. The ways that people talk about their problems influences whether conflicts take a step toward resolution, remain stuck in the status quo, or become more entrenched and inflamed. The Art of Interviewing helps participants develop skills to create new possibilities for handling conflicts constructively in both their personal and professional lives."
20040913 "Art, Word and Deed to End the Nuclear Age" "Traprock calls for a meeting of minds in a Up-Land Alliance (based on the wisdom f the clamshell Alliance) to end the nuclear age! Represent your profession, your neighborhood, your group in concerted, collaborative approach, emphasizing a cultural approach to education & empowerment, for a nuclear-free future. We're all down-winders, able to take a stand. Meet upstairs at the Green Fields Market, 144 Main Street, Greenfield. 413 773-7427"
20040913 Springield AntiWar demo "The Peace Committee of Arise for Social Justice plans a nonviolent AntiWar demonstration this Monday at Mason Square in Springfield. We will be saying ""No"" to never-ending War in Iraq and Afghanistan; ""No"" to more militarization and less democracy; ""No"" to increased call-ups; and ""No"" to the post-election Draft. For information, call the Arise Peace Committee, 413-734-4948."
20040911 WORLD PEACE CONCERT at MIT Description: WORLD PEACE CONCERT "WORLD PEACE CONCERT at MIT 7pm/9pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 MIT, KRESGE AUDITORIUM, Cambridge MA The concert is a joint effort of UJP (United for Justice with Peace) and SJC (the MIT Social Justice Cooperative) with a quieter part, an intermission and a louder part. All are welcome to attend one or both parts, donations optional. map: http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?selection=W16&Buildings=go NO MORE VICTIMS ANYWHERE! Featuring Saul Williams, Robert Honeysucker, Speakers, Poets 7pm United for Justice with Peace Presents: Askia Toure, Master of Ceremonies Vera Meyer, Glass Harmonica, Mozart and more Robert Honeysucker, Baritone, Peace Song Jeffrey Goldberg, Piano, Cynthia Forbes, Cello, Beethoven Variations Sharon Abreu, Soprano, `For All the Wartorn Countries' David Klafter, Speaker, 9-11 in Chile Sergio Reyes, Chilean Activist, Songs Poets reading Neruda, Hans Poppel, Contemporary Jazz Piano Improvisations Regie Gibson, National Award Winning Slam Poet INTERMISSION 9pm MIT SJC Presents: The Foundation, hip hop Introducing MIT Social Justice Cooperative Letta Neely, Jaclyn Friedman, Sierra, Slam Poets Karim Abdul-Matin and other IN TWO PARTS - COME TO ONE OR BOTH $10/$5 REQUESTED DONATION - NO ONE TURNED AWAY Saul Williams headlines the September 11 World Peace Concert. Nationally acclaimed as a poet and hip hop artist, Saul starred in the movie Slam!, appeared in K-Pax and recently toured in PLEA FOR PEACE (USA TOUR) to promote the ideas of peace through the power of music. Askia Toure, poet and activist, opens the ""Meditation/Reflection"" part at 7pm, followed by classical, jazz and world music, an intermission and then the ""Energy/Commitment"" part starts 9pm for a crescendo of slam and hip hop featuring MIT students, local and national artists. Organized by: MIT Social Justice Cooperative http://web.mit.edu/justice & United for Justice with Peace http://www.justicewithpeace.org Also sponsored by: MIT Student Life Program, MIT School of the Humanities, MIT Program in Women's Studies, MIT Council for the Arts, MIT Arab Student Organization, MIT Theater Department, MIT Greens"
20040911 WORLD PEACE CONCERT at MIT "WORLD PEACE CONCERT 7pm/9pm SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 11 MIT, KRESGE AUDITORIUM, Cambridge MA The concert is a joint effort of UJP (United for Justice with Peace) and SJC (the MIT Social Justice Cooperative) with a quieter part, an intermission and a louder part. All are welcome to attend one or both parts, donations optional. map: http://whereis.mit.edu/map-jpg?selection=W16&Buildings=go NO MORE VICTIMS ANYWHERE! Featuring Saul Williams, Robert Honeysucker, Speakers, Poets 7pm United for Justice with Peace Presents: Askia Toure, Master of Ceremonies Vera Meyer, Glass Harmonica, Mozart and more Robert Honeysucker, Baritone, Peace Song Jeffrey Goldberg, Piano, Cynthia Forbes, Cello, Beethoven Variations Sharon Abreu, Soprano, `For All the Wartorn Countries' David Klafter, Speaker, 9-11 in Chile Sergio Reyes, Chilean Activist, Songs Poets reading Neruda Hans Poppel, Contemporary Jazz Piano Improvisations Regie Gibson, National Award Winning Slam Poet INTERMISSION 9pm MIT SJC Presents: The Foundation, hip hop Introducing MIT Social Justice Cooperative Letta Neely, Jaclyn Friedman, Sierra, Slam Poets Karim Abdul-Matin and other Speakers Saul Williams IN TWO PARTS - COME TO ONE OR BOTH $10/$5 REQUESTED DONATION - NO ONE TURNED AWAY Saul Williams headlines the September 11 World Peace Concert. Nationally acclaimed as a poet and hip hop artist, Saul starred in the movie Slam!, appeared in K-Pax and recently toured in PLEA FOR PEACE (USA TOUR) to promote the ideas of peace through the power of music. Askia Toure, poet and activist, opens the ""Meditation/Reflection"" part at 7pm, followed by classical, jazz and world music, an intermission and then the ""Energy/Commitment"" part starts 9pm for a crescendo of slam and hip hop featuring MIT students, local and national artists. Organized by: MIT Social Justice Cooperative http://web.mit.edu/justice & United for Justice with Peace http://www.justicewithpeace.org Also sponsored by: MIT Student Life Program, MIT School of the Humanities, MIT Program in Women's Studies, MIT Council for the Arts, MIT Arab Student Organization, MIT Theater Department, MIT Greens"
20040911 Northampton Vigil "The Northampton Committee to Stop the War Against Iraq OUR GRIEF IS NOT A CRY FOR WAR STOP THE WAR IN IRAQ JOIN OUR VIGIL ON SATURDAY, SEPT. 11 11:00-12 NOON IN FRONT OF THE COURTHOUSE MAIN ST., NORTHAMPTON We will stand in silence from 11 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. to honor the dead on all sides of this war. At 11:30, we will break our silence with singing, and banging of pots and pans to signify our opposition to the ongoing war in Iraq. We cannot be silent in the face of so much death and suffering. FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLAUDIA LEFKO 584-0068 OR FRANCES CROWE 586-4950 The Northampton Committee has been standing in vigil for one hour in front of the Courthouse in Northampton for nearly six years. We feel moved to invite people to join us this Saturday, the anniversary of the attacks of 9/11/01. We will mourn the dead and commemorate the day with a half hour of silence. At 11:30 we will break our silence with singing, drumming and pot banging. Please bring appropriate signs, banners and sound makers. The vigil will end at 12 noon."
20040911 "Somerville, MA - NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION" "Sept 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Somerville AN INTRODUCTORY EVENING WORKSHOP OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION NVC September 11, 10a.m. - 5p.m. Somerville A FULL-DAY WORKSHOP FOR DEEPENING NVC SKILLS Open to anyone who has completed at least one full day of NVC training Both workshops to be led by Miki Kashtan of BayNVC Miki Kashtan, co-founder of BayNVC and Social Change Coordinator for the Center for Nonviolent Communication, is a certified NVC trainer. Miki conducts organizational trainings, consults with private and public sector organizations, leads practice groups, and teaches NVC at workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the country. Both workshops held at Unity Church, 6 William Street (on the corner of College and William) - near Davis Square MBTA Red Line stop. Parking available. Please contact Holly Lewis at tembostudio@hotmail.com; or at (617) 776-3042."
20040911 "Prayers at the Peace Pagoda, Leverett" "Prayers at the Peace Pagoda: People will begin gathering at 3:00pm at the Pagoda. Kato Shonin will offer prayers (and the program will begin) at 3:30pm. On the mountain, 100 Cave Hill Road, Leverett. All warmly welcome. In the evening a calligraphy lesson on writting ""NA MU MYO HO REN GE KYO,"" needed on 10,000 stones, for the dedication of the new temple. 413-3672202"
20040911 "WMass Indymedia at Jones Library, Amherst" "On Saturday, 9/11 from 11am to 1pm WMass Indymedia will meet upstairs in the Jones Library on Amity Street in Amherst. Given the significance of the day, we suggest you wear black and be prepared to further independent media's struggle to bring truth to power. The Bush regime's propaganda machine is in full spin, attempting to capitalize on the pain of 9/11 while creating more pain for the people of this nation and the world. Indymedia works to counter the lies and suffering. for more information on WMass Indymedia go to: http://www.wmass.indymedia.org"
20040911 NYC Interfaith Dialogue "NYC Interfaith Dialogue Sept. 11, 2004, to Consider Post 9/11 'Resources for Healing' 12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004 -- The Rev. Lyndon Harris, who achieved nationwide renown for his work post-9/11 at St. Pauls Chapel, just across the street from Ground Zero, will keynote an interfaith dialogue in New York City on Religion-Related Violence and Resources for Healing from Faith Communities. Venue: James Chapel of Union Theological Seminary, 121st and Broadway, New York City. Contact: Deidre Lee at (212) 870-3403 or dlee@ncccusa.org"
20040911 Blessing of Tibetan memorial stupa "Memorial for Freedom Everywhere Dedication of a Memorial to the Victims of 9/11 and Martyrs for Freedom Everywhere Blessing of Tibetan memorial stupa by Buddhist Monks and representatives of other religious traditions. Tregellys Fiber Farm, Hawley, Massachusetts Noon until Sundown. Sponsored by the Bodhicitta Center for the Encouragement of Compassion in the World According to the Teachings of Tibetan Buddhism R.S.V.P. Contact: Ed and Jody Cothey, Tregellys Fiber Farm (413) 625-6448, or Judy Chaskes, Bodhicitta Center (508) 586-4504"
20040911 "Greenfield Vigil, Sept. 11" "Bring songs, signs + banners in a call for peace on the Greenfield Common. Bring canned stews and soups, plastic jars of peanut butter and jelly for the Franklin Area Survival Center in Turners Falls + the Center for Self-Rreliance in Greenfield. Checks will also be accepted for aid to Iraq and Afghanistan. 413 773-7427 Press Release Remembering September 11th, Calling for Justice & Peace Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427 Greenfield's weekly peace vigil invites the community to the Greenfield Common on Saturday September 11th from 11am to Noon to remember September 11th, 2001, and call for justice and peace in the world. Organizers invite neighbors to bring songs, signs and banners, and to share views in a speak-out and closing circle. Mary McClintock of Conway says, ""We recognize that without justice there will be no peace. We want the world to know that our cry of grief about the events of September 11th is not a cry for war. We mourn the deaths of and injuries to civilians and members of the military on all sides."" Research by Professor Marc Herold, University of New Hampshire, shows that since the declared end of conflict in Afghanistan 1,355 to - 1,600 were killed from June 2003 to May 2004 in on-going violence. Iraq Body Count reports that at least 11,793 civilians have been killed in bombings, mortar fire, gun battles and other violence in Iraq since March, 2003. Rich Trenholm, a retired teacher and WWII veteran, expresses a widely held concern, saying, ""The focus on military responses to the events of September 11th continues to hurt people here and people all over the US and the world. The huge military budget is directly related to the lack of resources available for local social services."" Franklin County neighbors will collect food at this Saturday vigil for the Franklin Area Survival Center in Turners Falls and the Center for Self Reliance in Greenfield. There will also be information about opportunities to contribute to the Harvest Aid Fund and Life for Relief & Development, both efforts providing relief to Iraq. Neighbors will bring information for donating to the Franklin Area Survival Center, 413 863-9549 and for the Western Massachusetts Food Bank's call for an Emergency Meal Drive. The Food Bank particularly requests foods which can make up a whole meal for a family or individual, including donations of food from the following List, (in plastic or metal jars and metal cans to avoid breaking glass): Peanut butter and Jelly Rice and canned soup or stew Spaghetti and canned spaghetti sauce Canned pasta meals For more information about the September 11th vigil or the weekly peace vigil, contact Mary McClintock at 413-369-0117, Susan Dorazio at 413-367-9356 or Traprock Peace Center at 413 773-7427 http://www.grassrootspeace.org For more information about the Food Bank's Emergency Meal Drive, contact the Food Bank at 800-247-9632 or 413-247-9738. For more information about the Harvest Aid Fund, contact Mary McClintock or Western Mass AFSC at 413-584-8975. For more information about relief for Iraqi and Afghani victims of war, contact Life for Relief & Development at 1 800 827-3543. For information on other Franklin County peace initiatives see http://www.grassrootspeace.org"
20040910 "Somerville, MA - NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION" "Sept 10, 6 to 8 p.m. Somerville AN INTRODUCTORY EVENING WORKSHOP OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN NONVIOLENT COMMUNICATION NVC September 11, 10a.m. - 5p.m. Somerville A FULL-DAY WORKSHOP FOR DEEPENING NVC SKILLS Open to anyone who has completed at least one full day of NVC training Both workshops to be led by Miki Kashtan of BayNVC Miki Kashtan, co-founder of BayNVC and Social Change Coordinator for the Center for Nonviolent Communication, is a certified NVC trainer. Miki conducts organizational trainings, consults with private and public sector organizations, leads practice groups, and teaches NVC at workshops in the San Francisco Bay Area and around the country. Both workshops held at Unity Church, 6 William Street (on the corner of College and William) - near Davis Square MBTA Red Line stop. Parking available. Please contact Holly Lewis at tembostudio@hotmail.com; or at (617) 776-3042."
20040910 "Solidarity / Richard Sitcha,Immigrant's Hearing" "Richard Sitcha, Human Rihts Worker, has been held in the Franklin County Jail. Bail hearing is scheduled at federal court in Springfield for 10 am. Carpool from Traprock Peace Center or Greenfield location at 9 am? 773-7427 Bail hearing is scheduled at federal court in Springfield for 10 am. Richard's Motion to Dismiss will be heard 9/23, 2 PM at federal court in Springfield. Judge Ponser is impressed by the numbers concerned with his case. Please try to help us pack the courtroom. Richard too is encouraged by your presence. Attorney John McKenna is meeting with Richard soon as they weigh pros and cons of his having a renewed Camaroon passport. The 42-year-old immigrant from Cameroon seeks assylum. He moved to Hartford in 2001. He befriended and assisted students at Wesleyan. Immigration officials call his testimony about taking his country's government to task for th edisappearance of nine youths is bogus. Sitcha explains he was beaten and brutlaized with electrical shocks. In January, 2003, Judge Micael Straus granted him political assylum, but the Department of Homeland Security appealed that decision two days after INS was dissolved and its duties taken over by Homeland Security, who won the appeal hearing. Victor Cerda, acting director of detention said Sitcha was being held in a new pilot project that holds those who are to be deported. CT was the first state in the pilot project."
20040910 "Military in Worcester: Targets 14,000 students?" "Massachusetts based peace and global justice groups are calling for a convergence of voices and groups opposed to the U.S. military's use of Sept. 11th for the purpose of recruiting another generation of young people. The U.S. Army has announced a North East Regional presentation of Spirit of America"" a 2-hour multi-media extravaganza. Over 400 active duty military personnel, military vehicles, video, audio and electronic special effects, recreate bloodless battle scenes as part of a storyline portraying a young man who decides to follow his grandfather in the path of military service."" The U.S. Army and military recruiters have distributed free blocks of tickets to Elementary, Middle and High Schools throughout New England for the Friday, morning show on Sept. 10th. Up to 14,000 young people from area schools could be attending this high-tech recruitment drive. If you can confirm that students from your community or school will be attending this event, please post whatever information you have to http://worcester.indymedia.org Activists in Worcester and Central MA are organizing a demonstration outside of the Worcester Centrum Centre Friday, Sept. 10th 9:30 am 11 am Worcester Centrum Centre 60 Foster Street Call Out for DRUMMERS and CHEERLEADERS! Demonstrators are encouraged to bring lively signs and banners counteracting the false history and message that will be directed at students. Please bring fliers. Efforts are being made to secure permission to have information tables outside of the arena. Additional information and breaking news can be found at http://worcester.indymedia.org http://worcester.indymedia.org/news/2004/09/248.php"
20040902 "Brooklyn - ""Privacy, Free Speech and the Patriot Act""" "September 2 - Thursday 6:30 8:30 ""Privacy, Free Speech and the Patriot Act"" Discussion lead by CHRISTOPHER FINAN, Director, American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression; and ANN BEESON, Associate Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union. AT: BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY (718) 230-2100"
20040902 Boston-NYC StoneWalk - ends today "Now to September 2 BOSTON-TO-NEW YORK ""STONEWALK"" Initiated by September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows, an organization founded by family members of those who died in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. During this walk, volunteers from Peaceful Tomorrows pull a 1400-pound granite memorial inscribed with the words ""Unknown Civilians Killed in War."" Info: http://www.peacefultomorrows.org/."
20040901 "Mid-Manhattan - ""The Right of Political Dissent and the U.S. Constitution""" "September 1 - Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 PM ""The Right of Political Dissent and the U.S. Constitution"" Discussion led by HEIDI BOGHOSIAN, Director, National Lawyers Guild; NANCY CHANG, Senior Litigation Attorney, Center For Constitutional Rights; and SVETLANA MINTCHEVA, Art Program Director, National Coalition Against Censorship. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY 455 Fifth Ave., NYC, NY (212) 340-0833"
20040901 "Bronx - ""Youth Edition, My Daily Constitution""" "September 1 - Wednesday 3 - 5 PM ""Youth Edition, My Daily Constitution"" Discussion led by CHRISTOPHER MALONE, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Pace University. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, FORDHAM LIBRARY CENTER 2556 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx, NY (718) 579-4244"
20040831 Health Care Conference - 2 days - NYC "August 31 & September 1 AMERICANS ARE DYING FOR HEALTH CARE. WHAT CAN YOU DO? Two-day conference and rally of the uninsured during the Republican Convention, CUNY Graduate Center auditorium, 365 5th Av, NY. We can get the kind of health care system we need. We can win a new health care system during the next administration. This movement is growing because of the desperation of millions who can't afford quality health care. Info, to volunteer, donate: Campaign For A National Healthcare Program Now, 800 453-1305, mailto:info@cnhpnow.org, http://www.cnhpnow.org."
20040831 "Flushing - August 31 - Tuesday 6 - 8 PM ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Const" "August 31 - Tuesday 6 - 8 PM ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Constitution"" / Mandarin Language Edition Discussion lead by SHIRLEY LIN, Political Integration Project Coordinator, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE), and CHERYL WERTZ, Director, Government Access & Accountability Campaign, NICE. AT: QUEENS FLUSHING LIBRARY 41-17 Main St., Flushing, NY (718) 661-1223"
20040831 "Queens - ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Constitution"" / Spanish Language Editio" "August 31 - Tuesday 3 - 5 PM ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Constitution"" / Spanish Language Edition Discussion lead by ANA MARIA ARCHILA, Executive Director, Latin American Integration Center AT: QUEENS LIBRARY, JACKSON HEIGHTS BRANCH 35-51 81 Street, Jackson Heights, NY (718) 899-2500"
20040830 March for Our LIves: Stop the War at Home - NYC "Monday August 30 MARCH FOR OUR LIVES: STOP THE WAR AT HOME 4pm, NYC. On opening day of the Republican National Convention, the Poor People's Economic Human Rights Campaign (PPEHRC) will lead a massive non-violent march from the United Nations at 45th and 1st Avenue through downtown Manhattan toward the site of the RNC at Madison Square Garden. During the week preceding the Republican National Convention, PPEHRC will erect a Bushville Tent City at an undisclosed location near the site of the convention. Throughout the week, PPEHRC organizers will be taking members of the national and international media, the human rights community, religious people, and others on Reality Tours of New York, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, showing the true face of economic human rights violations occurring across this country. Info: PPEHRC, c/o KWRU, PO Box 50678, Philadelphia PA 19132; 888-233-1948, mailto:kwru@kwru.org; http://www.kwru.org/mfol/aboutthemarch.html."
20040830 "Staten Island - ""The War Powers Clause" "August 30 - Monday 6 8 PM ""The War Powers Clause (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11), and the U.S. Constitution Today"" Discussion lead by JOHN BONIFAZ, author, ""Warrior-King"", (Nation Books-NY), Founder, National Voting Rights Institute. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, ST. GEORGE LIBRARY CENTER 5 Central Ave., Staten Island, NY (718) 442-8560 For more details, see Constitution series starting Aug 27"
20040829 WMASS Committee on Corporations and Democracy "Sunday August 29 WMASS COMMITTEE ON CORPORATIONS & DEMOCRACY 7:30pm, location in Northampton TBA. Info: 540-0149, mailto:info@shaysridesagain.org, http://www.shaysridesagain.org/."
20040829 World Says No to War Mass Protest - NYC "Sunday August 29 THE WORLD SAYS NO TO BUSH AGENDA: WORLDWIDE PROTESTS AT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION New York City and around the world. In an attempt to exploit the grief and fear that were provoked by September 11, the Republican Party pushed back its 2004 convention to August 30 through September 2 and will hold it in New York City, not far from Ground Zero. George W Bush has presided over a radical right-wing takeover of the US government whose ramifications have been felt all over the world. In response, on August 29, the day before the RNC officially begins, we will come together in New York City and in cities around the world to declare, The World Says No to the Bush Agenda! Info: United for Peace and Justice, 212-603-3700, www.unitedforpeace.org, a US anti-war coalition with more than 600 member groups. Transportation from WMass: carpool or van: 538-8537, mailto:wmassiac@hotmail.com. Peace Train from New Haven: http://bsomberg.web.wesleyan.edu/rnctrain.html. Ride Board: http://www.counterconvention.org/lightningbug/index.php?action=enumerate&board=4."
20040829 Republican National Convention - NYC - Aug 29-Sept 2 "Sunday August 29 & Thursday September 2 2004 - THE WORLD SAYS NO TO BUSH: WORLDWIDE PROTESTS DURING THE REPUBLICAN CONVENTION New York City and around the world. In the last three years, George W. Bush has presided over a radical right-wing takeover of the US government whose ramifications have been felt all over the world. Not only has he waged two wars, killing thousands of innocent people, during his short time in office, but he has also implemented a policy of pre-emptive war that violates international law and threatens global security. On the home front, unemployment soars, the federal budget deficit swells into the billions, and states prepare to slash funding for everything from healthcare to education, yet Bush responded with two huge tax cut that will primarily benefit the wealthy rather than the people who are most in need. On every issue - from environmental regulations and international treaty participation to worker rights, civil rights, and civil liberties - Bush has pushed for unprecedented and destructive changes in US foreign and domestic policy that even more sharply favor corporations and the wealthy, especially Bush Administration supporters, at the expense of the people of the world and our environment. The Bush Administration shamelessly uses the tragic attacks of September 11 2001 to justify its aggressive and militaristic policies. In its most recent attempt to exploit the grief and fear that were provoked after September 11, the Republican Party pushed back its 2004 convention to August 28-September 2 2004 and will hold it in New York City, not far from Ground Zero. Initiated by United for Peace and Justice (212-603-3700, www.unitedforpeace.org), a US anti-war coalition with more than 600 member groups."
20040829 RNC Labor Antiwar Labor Contingent "Join Labor At the RNC to Tell Bush & Kerry: U.S. Out of Iraq & Bring the Troops Home Now! Join Labor At the RNC to Tell Bush & Kerry: U.S. Out of Iraq & Bring the Troops Home Now! End War & Occupation in Palestine, Afghanistan, Everywhere! Stop Bushs War on Workers At Home & Abroad! Fund Jobs, Health Care & Schools Not War! Fight Racism Defend Immigrant, Civil & Labor Rights! Sun., Aug. 29, 04, 10 a.m. Midtown Manhattan -- Specific location to be announced NYC labor endorsers of the August 29 demo include (list in formation): NYC Labor Against the War (NYCLAW) 4 p.m.: Post-Rally Labor Antiwar Open House Refreshments & screening of The F.T.A. Show (G.I. resistance to the Vietnam War) AFSMCE DC 1707, 75 Varick Street, Suite 1401 (1/9/A/C/E to Canal St.). For more info, contact: local215@aol.com, 212.219.0022 x5185"
20040829 RNC Labor Antiwar Labor Contingent Join Labor At the RNC to Tell Bush & Kerry: U.S. Out of Iraq & Bring the Troops Home Now!
20040828 Youth Convergence - NYC "Come to a Radical Pep Rally & Open Mic to kick off the Youth Convergence! Wednesday, August 18 5-7pm @ Bowery Poetry Club, 308 Bowery (off Bleecker Street) Featuring some of New York's premier young spoken word poets & performers, an open mic/speakout, and opportunities to volunteer, plug in, and learn more about youth organizing around the Republican National Convention and beyond. ********************************************************************* ******** We are a generation that wants peace, but for the last four years, we've seen only war, terror, occupation. We are a generation that wants freedom for all of us, but theirs is a government that's abandoned the liberties they claim to fight for. We are a generation that needs quality public schools and affordable universities. But instead of funding our education, they've used our money to build an empire: with bombs and bullets to secure their friends' profits and enforce their will on other peoples; with ""Patriot"" Acts and prisons to enforce their will on our own. We are a generation that wants decent jobs and access to the things we need to live our lives, but this government comes to us only to recruit the poorest and people of color among us to kill and to die. As we asked before the war, and as most of America is asking now: for what? This August and September, those who made this war happen will be coming to New York City for the Republican National Convention. They will party near the ruins of the fallen towers, plot their next moves, pick their next targets, and anoint President Bush for what they think will be another four years in power. On August 28, two days before the Convention kicks off, young people from all over the country and the city will gather in New York for a one-day Convergence for Books Not Bombs. This will be a space for us to share un- conventional wisdom and to build our own movement - one that we hope will connect the dots, expand the possibilities of what we can do in our schools and communities, and prepare us for a big week in the streets and a decisive year in the struggle. The Convergence Center will be at Saint Marks Church in the center of New York City's East Village, at 131 East 10th Street (just off 2nd Avenue). It will be open from 9 am to 6 pm, with additional locations to be announced throughout the area. What to expect on 8/28: Chances to get to know each other and each other's work. Discussions of our strategy and vision. Issue workshops. Skills trainings. Banner making. Free food, free speech, and all the information you'll need on the protests. The following day, August 29, we will take to the streets of Manhattan together, in a march called by United for Peace & Justice to declare hundreds of thousands of voices strong, The World Says No to the Bush Agenda! The Convergence will gather a powerful youth contingent to march together that day. This Convergence is being called by the National Youth & Student Peace Coalition, organizer of the March 5, 2003 Student Strike for Books Not Bombs. We fight for: *Education Not Empire *Respect for Our Civil Liberties *No More Poverty Draft *Schools Not Jails *Campuses for Peace Not War All young people and students are welcome at the Convergence on August 28th. But please pre-register today! Write to info@nyspc.net with your name, city/school, organization, and any questions. Also write us if you'd like to volunteer to help out during the Convergence. Check out www.nyspc.net for even more info."
20040828 "NYC - ""The Right to Vote and the Future of American Constitutional Democracy""" "August 28 - Saturday 2 4 PM ""The Right to Vote and the Future of American Constitutional Democracy"" Discussion led by Councilman BILL PERKINS, NYC Council Deputy Majority Leader; and ROBERT RICHIE, Executive Director, Center for Voting and Democracy. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, COUNTEE COLLEN BRANCH 104 West 136th St., NYC (212) 491-2070 For details, see Consitution Series started August 27"
20040827 """My Daily Constitution"" in NYC during RNC" """My Daily Constitution"" in NYC during RNC www.mydailyconstitution.org Info Line: (212) 714-8164 L.A. artist Linda Pollack brings interactive Constitution Discussions to Public Libraries across NYC during Republican National Convention -- series designed to engage the People, create collective interpretation of U.S. Constitution. CONTACT: Linda Pollack Phone: 310 804.4887 Email: linda@mydailyconstitution.org AUGUST 27 - SEPTEMBER 2 2004 Six days Eight Public Libraries across NYC Eight discussions about the U.S. Constitution * free and open to the public * From August 27th through September 2nd 2004, Linda Pollack holds ""My Daily Constitution"" a series of eight interactive discussions about the U.S. Constitution, led by lawyers, academics, activists, and others. The discussions take place in public libraries of all five boroughs of New York City. Complimentary copies of the U.S. Constitution, printed by Pollack in a second edition of 5,000, will be available at all discussion locations. All events are free and open to the public. ""The idea,"" says Pollack, ""is to break away from the dynamics of the large lecture hall and create a space where People can become active participants in a dialogue about our democracy. The more I am involved with this project, the more I am realizing that our Constitution, our democracy, is about interpretation - and interpretation means a collective, active dialogue, not just passive consumers and lawmaking producers."" Pollack founded ""My Daily Constitution"" in 2002, after belatedly learning of the passage of the U.S. Patriot Act the previous Fall. The discussions originally took place in a Hollywood caf. Additional 'Constitution Caf' series have been held in New York City, Cincinnati, and Seattle. August 28th's discussion; ""The Right to Vote and the Future of American Constitutional Democracy"" will be held at The New York Public Library's Countee Collen Branch in Harlem. Councilman Bill Perkins joins Robert Richie of the Center for Voting and Democracy to talk about the state of voting today and what People can do about it. September 2nd's discussion; ""Privacy, Free Speech, and the Patriot Act"", will be held at The Brooklyn Public Library. Chris Finan, President of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression, and Ann Beeson, Associate Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union, will talk about the growing battle fought by booksellers and librarians to protect the privacy of their records in order to guarantee customers complete freedom in their choice of books, a freedom very much threatened by the USA Patriot Act. The series also includes a Spanish language version at the Queens Library, Jackson Heights Branch, and a Mandarin language version at the Queens Flushing Library, both addressing the right to vote. A special youth edition, led by Professor Christopher Malone of Pace University, will be held in the Fordham Library Center in the Bronx. Other discussion leaders include: Bryan Pu-Folkes, Executive Director of the New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE); Udi Ofer, Project Director of the Bill of Rights Defense Campaign of the New York Civil Liberties Union; John Bonifaz, author of ""Warrior-King""; Ana Maria Archila, Executive Director of the Latin American Integration Center; Shirley Lin, Political Integration Project Coordinator, NICE, Cheryl Wertz, Director, Government Access & Accountability Campaign, NICE; Heidi Boghosian, Director of the National Lawyers Guild; Nancy Chang, Senior Litigation Attorney at the Center For Constitutional Rights; and Svetlana Mintcheva, Arts Program Director at the National Coalition Against Censorship. A complete listing of the program follows. ""My Daily Constitution"" is part of the Imagine Festival of Arts, Issues & Ideas, a citywide cultural festival, Aug 28 - Sept 2, designed to inspire, initiate and support civic engagement through the arts (www.imagine04.org). Keeping in the spirit of the Imagine Festival, ""My Daily Constitution"" events are non-partisan. ""No matter what the outcome of the coming election is"", says Pollack, ""in the long term, we as a nation need to be able to discuss these complex issues if we are going to continue to be a vibrant and robust democratic society"". * * * * * My Daily Constitution - Republican National Convention Edition August 27th - September 2nd, 2004 August 27 - Friday 6:30 - 8:30 PM ""Who are We the People Anyway? Our American Identity and the U.S. Constitution"" Discussion led by BRYAN PU-FOLKES, Executive Director, New Immigrant Community Empowerment; and UDI OFER, Project Director, Bill of Rights Defense Campaign, New York Civil Liberties Union. AT: QUEENS CENTRAL LIBRARY 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, NY (718) 990-0778 August 28 - Saturday 2 4 PM ""The Right to Vote and the Future of American Constitutional Democracy"" Discussion led by Councilman BILL PERKINS, NYC Council Deputy Majority Leader; and ROBERT RICHIE, Executive Director, Center for Voting and Democracy. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, COUNTEE COLLEN BRANCH 104 West 136th St., NYC (212) 491-2070 August 30 - Monday 6 8 PM ""The War Powers Clause (Article 1, Section 8, Clause 11), and the U.S. Constitution Today"" Discussion lead by JOHN BONIFAZ, author, ""Warrior-King"", (Nation Books-NY), Founder, National Voting Rights Institute. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, ST. GEORGE LIBRARY CENTER 5 Central Ave., Staten Island, NY (718) 442-8560 August 31 - Tuesday 3 - 5 PM ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Constitution"" / Spanish Language Edition Discussion lead by ANA MARIA ARCHILA, Executive Director, Latin American Integration Center AT: QUEENS LIBRARY, JACKSON HEIGHTS BRANCH 35-51 81 Street, Jackson Heights, NY (718) 899-2500 August 31 - Tuesday 6 - 8 PM ""Our Right to Vote and the U.S. Constitution"" / Mandarin Language Edition Discussion lead by SHIRLEY LIN, Political Integration Project Coordinator, New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE), and CHERYL WERTZ, Director, Government Access & Accountability Campaign, NICE. AT: QUEENS FLUSHING LIBRARY 41-17 Main St., Flushing, NY (718) 661-1223 September 1 - Wednesday 3 - 5 PM ""Youth Edition, My Daily Constitution"" Discussion led by CHRISTOPHER MALONE, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Pace University. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, FORDHAM LIBRARY CENTER 2556 Bainbridge Ave., Bronx, NY (718) 579-4244 September 1 - Wednesday 6:30 - 8:30 PM ""The Right of Political Dissent and the U.S. Constitution"" Discussion led by HEIDI BOGHOSIAN, Director, National Lawyers Guild; NANCY CHANG, Senior Litigation Attorney, Center For Constitutional Rights; and SVETLANA MINTCHEVA, Art Program Director, National Coalition Against Censorship. AT: THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY, MID-MANHATTAN LIBRARY 455 Fifth Ave., NYC, NY (212) 340-0833 September 2 - Thursday 6:30 8:30 ""Privacy, Free Speech and the Patriot Act"" Discussion lead by CHRISTOPHER FINAN, Director, American Booksellers Foundation for Freedom of Expression; and ANN BEESON, Associate Legal Director, American Civil Liberties Union. AT: BROOKLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY (718) 230-2100"
20040827 August 27 New York City Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out! "August 27 New York City Immigrant Workers Day of Action and Speak Out! First of the week-long Counter RNC Mobilization in New York City No Immigrant Bashing! Support Immigrant Rights! No To Sweatshops! End The Racism On The Community! Friday, August 27 4:00 AM - 10:00 PM St. Mark Church 131 E. 10th St., New York (cross the street with 2nd Avenue) Web: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org Information Hotline: (212)330-8172 Sponsered by National Immigrant Solidarity Network Media Contact: Lee Siu Hin e-mail: siuhin@aol.com tel: (626)695-3405 1) Please come to our next important August 27 Speak Out! planning meeting Wednesday, August 18 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Center for Constitutional Rights Office 666 Broadway 6th Fl. New York, NY 10012 2) August 27 Call to Action! General Information: URL: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/RNC/index.htm 3) Initial Schedule, Guideline: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/RNC/index.htm 4) Flyers: English Flyer: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/Flyers/08.27.04_v03.pdf Spanish Flyer: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/Flyers/08.27.04_esp_01.pdf Chinese Flyer: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/Flyers/08.27.04_Chinese_01.pdf Korean Flyer: http://immigrantsolidarity.org/Flyers/08.27.04_Korean_01.pdf Call to Action! We are a nation of immigrant populations. The groups working together for this event include national and local organizations founded to work for civil justice and civil liberties. National Immigrant Solidarity Network ActionLA, Center for Constitutional Rights, Million Workers March, Student Peace Action Network, APALA-LA, Kensington Welfare Rights Union, Still We Rise Coalition, Nicaragua Network and many other human rights, labor and immigrant organizations. Friday August 27, the day before the RNC Mobilization in New York City we call for a day of immigrant workers and community activists to put minds together and declare: No Immigrant Bashing! Support Immigrant Rights! No To Sweatshops! End The Racism On The Community! Background Information National Immigrant Solidarity Network and community, immigrant, human rights and student activist organizations will come together to call August 27 The Immigrant Worker Day of Action and Speak Out as a part of upcoming counter Republican National Convention Mobilization at New York City, August 29 to September 2. We hope the Speak Out! can achieve a bourgeoning unity among community activists for a campaign strategy on immigrant-labor issues. We need to strengthen the anti-sweatshop campaigns, and the fight against racism. We will further the understanding on how to build a sustainable community campaign for the alternative to state and corporate causing poverty and refugees. We want people and organizations participating in the Speak Out! help build the national structure for national campaign strategies. We also hope the Speak Out! can be a model for the anti-globalization movement by creating a the new direction for joining international campaigns with community campaigns, to work with immigrant and student-labor organizations to support domestic immigrant rights campaigns from Mexico, Central and South Americas; and to link local issues to the anti-sweatshops and anti-globalization movements. We will take back our communities. Initial Schedule for the August 27 Immigrant Workers Speak Out! Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM setup, welcoming people, pre-discussion gathering (just people who come early to create a space to talk) 5:00 PM opening ceremony, introduction to the Speak Out! 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Expose (tabling and cultural performance) 8:00 PM - 9:15 PM Break out sections (workshops and meetings) 9:15 PM - 9:45 PM Report back and Closing ceremony 9:45 PM - 10:15 PM clean up 5) Initial confirmed and suggest workshops/meetings: - Immigration Reform/Non-citizen Voting - Can we get along? - Poor people Economic Agenda/Farm Workers - Immigrants and Sweatshops National Immigrant Solidarity Network No Immigrant Bashing! Support Immigrant Rights! webpage: http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org ***Please consider making a donation to the important work of the ActionLA Coalition, National Immigrant Solidarity Network and US-Mexico Border Actions Send check pay to: ActionLA/SEE 1013 Mission St. #6 South Pasadena CA 91030 (All donations are tax deductible) *to join the immigrant Solidarity Network daily-news litserv, send e-mail to: isn-subscribe@lists.riseup.net *a monthly ISN monthly Action Alert! listserv, go to webpage http://www.actionla.org/cgi-bin/mojo/mojo.cgi?f=list&l=isn *National Immigrant Solidarity Network is the part of the ActionLA Coalition and US-Mexico Border Actions Project US-Mexico Border Actions No Militarization of Borders! Support Immigrant Rights! e-mail: borderactions@aol.com *to join the US-Mexico Border Information Bulletin, send e-mail to: Border01-subscribe@yahoogroups.com ActionLA Action for World Liberation Everyday! URL: http://www.ActionLA.org e-mail: Info@ActionLA.org To join our ActionLA Listserv go to: http://lists.riseup.net/www/subscribe/actionla or send e-mail to: actionla-subscribe@lists.riseup.net"
20040826 Iraq War Crimes Tribunal - NYC "Thursday August 26 IRAQ WAR CRIMES TRIBUNAL: THE PEOPLE JUDGE GEORGE W. BUSH 3-9:30pm, Martin Luther King Auditorium, 65th St & Amsterdam, New York. Info, transportation: 538-8537, mailto:wmassiac@hotmail.com; http://www.peoplejudgebush.org/donate.shtml"
20040826 DNC2RNC WALK ends Aug 26 "Now to August 26 DNC2RNC WALK A 258-mile march traveling from the Democratic National Convention to the Republican National Convention, to move beyond the duality of electoral politics and to celebrate grassroots activism and community awareness. Info: www.dnc2rnc.org."
20040825 "Valley Climate Action - time, place, TBA" "Wednesday August 25 (Fourth Wednesdays) VALLEY CLIMATE ACTION Time, place TBA. Newly-formed and still-evolving group hopes to involve folks from the Valley in actions that will help us understand and solve problem of human-caused global climate change. Human beings have the intelligence, the will, the resolve, and the moral means to solve these problems. Finding ways of living on the Earth that reduce our impact on our environment will improve our economies and enrich our lives. Working at both the political/legislative and community levels. Allied with both Meetup.com and with the Environmental Defense Fund. Info: Mary Jane Else, mailto:mjelse@yahoo.com."
20040824 "Basic HIPP Training - Greenfield, MA - Aug 24-25" "August 24 & 25 BASIC HIPP (HELP INCREASE THE PEACE PROJECT) TRAINING 10:30am-5pm, FCAC Youth Programs, 154 Federal St, Greenfield. Lunch and snacks provided. HIPP is an interactive conflict resolution and social justice workshop for youth and adults. A team of youth facilitators leads workshops. Participants build skills for responding to conflicts without violence and analyze the impact of social injustice on their lives and others. Register by August 20. Call Jen Jakowski, 774-7028 x106, or Jo Comerford, 584-8975."
20040823 "Town Meeting for Military Families - Chicopee, MA" "Monday August 23 TOWN MEETING FOR MILITARY FAMILIES 7pm, Christ Community Church, 103 Springfield St, Chicopee. Local members of military families are invited to attend. Event organizers hope to facilitate a discussion at the meeting about the many challenges military families now face, including multiple tours of active duty for their relatives, stop-loss orders, the utilization of members of the Individual Ready Reserve, and the quality and accessibility of local medical and mental health services in the Veterans Administration Hospital system and other resources for returning servicemen and women. The event is being coordinated and promoted by Justin Jackson, a military family member and member of Military Families Speak Out, an organization members of military families who share concerns about the war in Iraq and who currently have relatives serving in the United States military. Invited speakers for this event include: Paul Reickhoff, a former Marine and Iraq War veteran, and spokesperson for Operation Truth, a national, non-partisan advocacy group for servicemen and women and their families, and Charley Richardson and Nancy Lessin, national co-coordinators for Military Families Speak Out. Info: Justin Jackson, 586-3726, mailto:jfjln@yahoo.com."
20040823 "ANNUAL WMASS SACCO-VANZETTI COMMEMORATION - Springfield, MA" "Monday August 23 ANNUAL WMASS SACCO-VANZETTI COMMEMORATION 5:30-7:30pm, Martin Luther King Jr Community Presbyterian Church, 14 Concord Ter, Springfield (between State St & Wilbraham Rd, near American International College). On the 77th anniversary of the wrongful executions of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1927. To commemorate the date and to build opposition to the restoration of the death penalty in Massachusetts, the Hampden County Chapter of the Massachusetts Citizens Against the Death Penalty, has sponsored a memorial service in Springfield since 1991. Refreshments provided. This year the Chapter honors Stephanie Page and Robert Sheketoff, distinguished anti-death penalty attorneys. The Ken Childs Award, named for a distinguished local opponent of the death penalty, will be awarded to Martina Jackson, Exec Dir, Massachusetts Citizens Against the Death Penalty. Other participants will discuss the current legal and ethical aspects of the death penalty. Info: John Fitzgerald, 567-6315, mailto:fitzgera@comcast.net, or Saul Finestone, 567-3451, mailto:cajowl66@aol.com, http://www.mcadp.org/. Donations to MCADP-Hampden may be sent to Finestone, 471 Frank Smith Rd, Longmeadow 01106."
20040823 Charlie King and Karen Brandow "Charlie King and Karen Brandow, national touring folk artists, perform The Passion of Sacco and Vanzetti, MONDAY, AUGUST 23 8pm, at the ARMS LIBRARY Bridge St., Shelburne Falls. Wrongfully executed on August 23rd, 1927 by the state of Massachusetts, these immigrant workers, anarchists, war resisters and labor organizers were tried on trumped up charges of murder and robbery. The case gained international attention. This slide presentation explores their story through letters, narrative and song, accompanied by period photographs and the artwork of Ben Shahn. Their story raises important contemporary issues: dissent, immigrant rights, war and peace and the death penalty. This performance, on the 77th anniversary of their execution, is free to the public. This program is supported, in part, by the MA Cultural Council, as administered by the Shelburne Cultural Council. For more details visit http://www.charlieking.org or write to vaguelyrem@aol.com Charlie King and Karen Brandow http://www.charlieking.org 20 Severance St Shelburne Falls, MA 01370 413-625-8115 VaguelyRem@aol.com"
20040821 Protect Sacred burial site-sign petition Greenfield registered voters-Please support Friends of Wissatinnewag in their petition drive to request the town council to rescind their July vote to rezone 45 acres along the French King Highway from industrial to commercial in order to revote to exclude 10 acres that contain Native American remains. Friends will have petitions in front of Greenfields Market each day from 11AM-6 PM from Sat 8/21-Wed. 8/25. There will also be folks in front of Foster's supermarket and petitions are at other stores and locations in Greenfield as well. The mayor has said she will declare this land sacred and we need to hold her and the council accountable.
20040819 Protest Vermont Yankee Emergency Plans "On March 31- 600 people attended the NRC public meeting in Vernon- Now is the time to do it again! August 19- starting at 4 pm Quality Inn Brattleboro Directions- exit 3 North on Rte 5 200yards easy off-easy on Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani, hired by Entergy as a consultant, will make an invitation-only presentation at the Quality Inn in Brattleboro. This event is likely to be attended by Entergy corporate CEO Wayne Leonard, in town that day to avert a planned strike by the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 300. Rally/Protest ? Join forces with the VY workers and union as they prepare to strike . SUPPORT I.BE.W. & VY Workers at the Quality Inn. Entergy workers deserve our support! VY?s skilled workforce helps keep the plant safe. Management running the reactor during a strike is a danger to public safety! Disgruntled nuclear workers make for a less safe reactor! Room 136 has been rented in the Sachs name, thus protesters have access inside the hotel(placards welcome). For more info- 802 257-4003"
20040818 "C A N Public Meeting - Greenfield, MA" "Wednesday August 18 C A N PUBLIC MEETING 6-7:45pm, upstairs meeting room, Green Fields Market, 144 Main St, downtown Greenfield (www.greenfieldsmarket.com). Learn what CAN (Citizens Awareness Network) is up to and how you might get involved - including lawsuit against the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and efforts to shut down the Vermont Yankee nuclear reactor. [How far do you live from Vermont Yankee? http://www.jcsm.com/twozips2.asp (Vernon zip is 05354) or http://www.indo.com/distance).] Info: Deb Katz, 339-5781; mailto:can@nukebusters.org."
20040817 "The Fever, One-person drama" "August 17 -The Fever, One-person drama Andrew Elliott and Juanita Nelson bring the play The Fever, a one-person play recommended by Gary Pontelandolfo, here to Woolman Hill or to the Grange in Greenfield. Please stay tuned. They want to pass the hat for Traprock and relief in Iraq. (This date happens to be Juanita and Jude Johnsons birthdays. Mums the word.) Potluck at 5:30, Announcements at 6:30; play from 7:30-9:10 "
20040815 "Pot-luck supper and ""The Fever"" at the Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield" "E.Z. Pine performs the remarkable one-man show, ""The Fever"" at 7:30 following a 5:30 pot-luck supper at the Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street Greenfield, MA. Wheelchair accessible."
20040815 "Pot-luck supper and ""The Fever"" at the Guiding Star Grange, Greenfield" "E.Z. Pine performs the remarkable one-man show, ""The Fever"" at 7:30 following a 5:30 pot-luck supper at the Guiding Star Grange, 401 Chapman Street Greenfield, MA. Wheelchair accessible."
20040811 Eyes Wide Open - Final Day "August 11: Springfield Federal Building, 9:00am, 1550 Main Street, Community action to mark the final day of Eyes Wide Open in western Massachusetts. AFSC Iraq Staff, Rick McDowell and Marty Trotochau, recently returned from Iraq, will speak. All Welcome!"
20040810 Eyes Wide Open Exhibition "Pittsfield, 9:00am to 7:00pm, St. Stephens Church"
20040809 "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Days, Eyes Wide Open" "In solidarity with Springfield and Greenfield's remembrances...we invite you to the Northampton REMBRANCE OF THE US BOMBINGS OF HIROSHIMA AND NAGASAKI St. Mary's Church, 3 Elm StreetThe schedule follows: Noon: Eyes Wide Open (both the indoor and outdoor exhibit) set up at St. Marys Church (3 Elm Street) on the lawn and in the church hall. 7:00pm: Interfaith Service of remembrance featuring a diverse line up of religious and lay leaders and the music of Nerissa Neilds. Speakers include Father Eugene Honan (Catholic tradition), Max Saito (Quaker tradition), Marge Bruchac (Abenaki tradition), Catherine Anraku Hondorp (Buddhist tradition), Bob Winston (Jewish tradition), Ruth Hawkins (Quaker tradition), Marguerite Sheehan (Unitarian Universalist tradition), Ruth Hooke (Episcopal, Protestant tradition), and Rev. Kelly Gallagher (United Church of Christ, Protestant tradition), Ellen Evert Hopman (Druid/Pagan tradition), friends from the Nipponzan Myohoji Peace Pagoda, and others. 8:00pm: Candlelight procession to Paradise Pond, Smith College. 8:15pm: Cello prelude offered by Jamie Schlessinger. Introduction to the ritual of lantern floating by Kazu Haga. Remarks by Robi Damelin (Israeli) and Nadwa Sarandah (Palestinian) of Parents Circle, a group dedicated to bringing the voices of Israeli and Palestinian parents to the global community. 8:30pm: Lantern floating. All welcome. Blessing on all this work"
20040808 "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Days, video, ""Invisible War: Depleted Uranium and the Politic" "In Northampton on Sunday, August 8, 6:30-9:00, the Nonviolence Roundtables, a weekly discussion group meeting in the parlor of First Churches will see and discuss the video, ""Invisible War: Depleted Uranium and the Politics of Radiation."" The public is asked to use side door on Center Street. For information call Sally Weiss, 413 584-9887 or Traprock Peace Center 773-7427."
20040807 "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Days, Arise Peace Committee" "The Third Annual Springfield Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration for Peace 1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Saturday, August 7, 2004 Old First Church, Court Square, Springfield, Mass. No More War in Iraq! No More War in our Neighborhoods No More War Against the Poor! ""EYES WIDE OPEN"" exhibit on Display Veteran Speakers on Peace and Global Affairs Neighborhoods have Peace when we value our Neighbors Sanctuary City Residents speaking on putting Human Needs Before Human Greed For More Information Call Arise for Social Justice 413-734-4948"
20040806 "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Days, Peace Party" "In Greenfield on Friday, August 6, there will be a Peace Party for ages 7-107 at 2:30 pm at the Greenfield Public Library. Create cards and drawings as peace messages to children and families in war zones. Hear a peace story, Bring a T-shirt to decorate for peace. Join a vigil and speak-out on the Town Common from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Bring your NO NUKES message or favorite quote? Join a potluck dinner, 5:30-6:30, at Second Congregational Church, Court Square (next to Town Hall). From 7-8PM enjoy music and dance commemoration at the Energy Park with Charlie King, Karen Brandau and others. Bring chairs or blankets; (no dogs, other than service dogs, allowed) For information contact Susan Dorazio, 367-9356 or Traprock Peace Center. 773-7427."
20040805 "Hiroshima -Nagasaki Days, August 5-9, 2004" "The Human Cost of War, and a Human Remedy Hiroshima -Nagasaki Days, August 5-9, 2004 Connecticut Valley groups are creating a variety of events on the 59th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from August 5-9, with stirring words and calls for action in area towns. Easthampton Aug. 5 Greenfield, Friday Aug. 6 Springfield, Saturday Aug.7 Northampton, Sunday Aug. 8 Northampton Monday Aug. 9 "
20040805 "Hiroshima-Nagasaki Days, ""Eyes Wide Open.""" "In Easthampton on Thursday, August 5, American Friends Service Committee brings an exhibit traveling the country, called, ""Eyes Wide Open."" Educational displays and opportunities for action arrive in an 18-foot truck from Chicago. Call Jo Comerford at 413 584-8975 to help set up or take down this compelling exhibit."
20040804 "Share reflections at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A" "Share reflections at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A"
20040804 "Circle of Reflection, Turners Falls" "August 4 Circle of Reflection, Turners Falls On Wednesday morning, weather permitting volunteers will place about 870 pairs of boots, (from the Eyes Wide Open exhibit) each with the name of a soldier killed in Iraq, in a circle outdoors. The site is a beautifully landscaped circle, across from the Shady Glen on Avenue A in Turners Falls. If only a quick shower threatens well use tarps to cover boots momentarily, inviting the public to visit the memorial all day. If the forecast is for substantial rain, well arrange the boots in a circle inside the meting room at the Great Falls Discovery Center, 2 Avenue A. SCHEDULE: Set-up begins at 8:30-10:30 am Hospitality and welcoming shifts are 11 am - 1 pm, 1-4 pm, 4-6 pm, and 9-10 pm for take down and loading up the truck. Please call Sunny Miller773-7427 if you or your organization can be involved at any level. At 6:30 well light candles outdoors in the center of the circle. At 6:45 well begin to move indoors, for a reflection from 7-9pm, when well pass the talking stick. All are welcome."
20040803 "Eyes Wide Open, Amherst A touring exhibition on the human cost of war, offe" "August 3 - Eyes Wide Open, Amherst A touring exhibition on the human cost of war, offered by AFSC, comes to Amherst on Tuesday. This exhibit includes many displays and requires a lot of work, It comes on an 18 foot truck. There is also hosting and welcoming to be done during the day. SCHEDULE: 9-11 am -set up both the indoor exhibition at Converse Hall and the placing of over 800 pair of boots on the Amherst Common (signifying the lost American lives) Shifts during the day to be both on the Common and at Converse Hall 11 am - 2 pm, 2-5 pm, 5-8 pm, and 8 - 10 pm for clean up, take down and loading up the truck. Please call Susan Theberge at 253-2161 if you or your organization can be involved at any level. "
20040726 Democratic Conventation - protests and educational events - Boston - July 26-29 July 26-29 - Protests and educational events being planned for during the Democratic National Convention; more information to follow. Call Traprock at 413-773-7427 or AFSC/Western Mass at 413-584-8975.for Western Mas information; .See United for Justice with Peace coalition - http://www.justicewithpeace.org/
20040725 Building Bridges Instead of Walls "Talk/slides by Jerry and Sis Levin. Jerry & Sis Levin show slides of their work in the Holy Land. Jerry is a full time volunteer for CPT in Hebron. Sis is an internationally known peace educator. Sunday, July 25 at 12:15 pm, Grace Episcopal Church Parish Hall, Spring Street, Amherst. Free. 549-7526."
20040725 "March to DNC Convention, Boston" "July 25th 2004 Special Event Time 12:00 pm Title March on the Democratic National Convention Boston, Massachusetts Location Boston Common Phone Contact 617-522-6626 Topic / Issue Peace Sponsor International ANSWER, Boston chapter Bring the Troops Home Now! End the Colonial Occupation of Iraq, Palestine & Haiti U.S. Hands OFF Venezuela, Cuba & Korea U.S. OUT of Colombia, Puerto Rico, Afghanistan & the Philippines * $$ for AIDS, Jobs, Housing, Education & Healthcare, NOT the Pentagon War Machine! * Stop Unionbusting - Contracts for Boston Workers Now! * Stop the Attacks on Undocumented Workers Stop Racist Detentions, Roundups & Deportations! * Free Mumia Abu Jamal, Leonard Peltier & All Political Prisoners! * Stand Against Racism at Home and Abroad! * Equal Marriage Rights for All! * Defend Womens Right to Choose! * Defend Affirmative Action * Stop the Resegregation of Boston Schools * Military Recruiters Out of the Schools * Defend Civil Rights and Civil Liberties ANSWER Boston"
20040725 Building Bridges Instead of Walls "Jerry & Sis Levin show slides of their work in the Holy Land. Jerry was held hostage in Lebanon in 1984 and is a full time volunteer with the Christian Peacemaker Teams in Hebron. Sis is an internationally known peace educator. Sunday, July 25 at 7:00 pm First Churches, Lyman Hall, 129 Main Street, use side entrance. Free. 549-7526."
20040724 WEED WALK & BALM WORKSHOP "WEED WALK & BALM WORKSHOP - (Tentatively Saturday, July 24,) ShaUna Owlsong, (Dillard) may be able to give a workshop here on the healing plants around us. This will probably be a WEED WALK beginning at 10 am, a bag lunch, and then instruction and practice in making a balm or healing salve using plants collected."
20040723 Boston Social Forum - July 23-25 "On July 23-25, 2004 at the University of Massachusetts at Bostonjust before the Democratic National Conventiona coalition of Boston area, progressive community organizations, non-profits, and unions will be hosting what promises to be an exciting eventthe Boston Social Forum (BSF). A regional forum within the World Social Forum process, the BSF has been called to help progressive activists to begin to answer some very basic questions: What kind of future do we want for Boston? For our region? For our nation? For the world? What is our vision of a better society? Through a series of workshops, cultural events, plenary sessions, and giant convocations of the entire forum, we are encouraging progressive organizations of all kinds to showcase their best analysis of the present, and their best ideas for the future, across the breadth of human knowledgepolitics, economics, science and technology, culture and faithin the context of corporate globalization. The goals of the event are simple: encourage various social movements to exchange information, network with one another, form new alliances, and push our movements forward a bit more towards the next stage of our development. We'd like to do our part to help progressives seize the high ground of ideas in this society, and then, having captured people's imaginations, move forward to become a more significant political force. We invite all progressive activists, interested community members, and delegates to the Democratic National Convention, to come to the BSF and become part of the global process to build a better, more human-centered society. More info at http://www.bostonsocialforum.org/"
20040722 Veteran's for Peace 2004 National Convention July 22-25 Boston MA Veteran's for Peace 2004 National Convention July 22-25 Boston MA details at http://www.veteransforpeace.org
20040722 "Film: ""Hijacking Catastrophe""" "July 22 - Hijacking Catastrophe If your group would like to have a table at this film showing, please let the SAGE committee in Amherst know as soon as possible. Call Susan Theberge. 413 253-2161"
20040722 Irish peace project visits the Valley "Irish peace project visits the Valley Thursday, July 22 Traprock serves lunch, as Protestant and Catholic teens from areas of great distrust pursue friendship. Our special guest Faraj Faraj shares his Israeli/Palestinian friendship experience and shows ""Promises"" at Traprock. Students leave at 3pm for the Peace Pagoda. Then supper at 6:00pm and Help Increase the Peace at Mount Toby Meeting, Rt. 63 in Leverett, MA. "
20040721 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum "Lexington: Have a Boston Tea party, stirring anf brewing the movement"
20040720 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Concord ~9:00am Lexington ~6:00pm (Public Gathering)
20040719 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Peace Abbey Sherborn ~9:00am Concord ~6:00pm
20040719 Franklin Co. Interfaith Environmental Justice Task Force "Mon. July 19 - Franklin Co. Interfaith Environmental Justice Task Force will be meeting at the same time and same place Second Congregational Church by Town Hall in Greenfield - 6 for potluck (local foods especially welcome) and 7 for meeting. Recently discussions have focused on exploring Eco-villages, mapping Shelburne Falls, collecting the Franklin county regional planning office maps and displaying natural and cultural features and resource useage, regarding food, water, garbage, wildlife, endangered species.... Etc. For information call Kate Stevens"
20040718 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Worchester Friends Meeting ~9:00am Peace Abbey Sherborn ~6:00pm
20040718 Solar Oven Workshop "Solar Oven Workshop Lead by Joe and Jesse Kayan (carpenters) Please call Katie Campbell-Nelson (Traprock intern) to reserve a spot. 773-5188, ext.5 $25.00 materials fee. Spectators welcome. Plans and recepies will be passed out at the workshop."
20040718 Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters "Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters meet Sunday, July 18 at Frances Crowe's House, 3 Langworthy St. (off Crescent St.) Northampton, 4pm with a 6pm pot-luck supper. Meeting generally on the third Sunday: Juanita Nelson, 413 773-5188. "
20040716 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Spencer ~9:00am Worcester ~6:00pm (Saturday July17th - REST DAY)
20040715 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Agape in Ware ~9:00am Spencer ~6:00pm
20040714 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum Amherst common ~9:00am Agape in Ware ~6:00pm
20040713 Peace Walk for Veterans for Peace National Convention and Boston Social Forum "Old Deerfield at ~9:00 am, Amherst Common ~4:00pm, Leverett ~6:00pm. Join a send-off circle (with flag washing) in old Deerfield at the cemetery-- from Main Street take Old Albany Rd. Lunch at the CT River. Carpool from the common. Pot luck super at Mount Toby Meetinghouse on Rt 63 Leverett. For more information call Eric Wsileski, (413) 219-8769 To register for the Veterans for Peace National Convention see www.veteransforpeace.org"
20040710 BFP New England Conf - Amherst - July 10-11 "July 10-11 - Sitting for Peace, Standing for Justice BPF New England Conference at Amherst College, Information: ne-bpf@bpf.org"
20040704 Traprock's Annual July 4th Potluck Picnic "Dear Friends A wonderful July 4th PICNIC for you at Traprock Peace Center we deserve this time to celebrate our peace and justice community. Joining us for fun and food are: *Joshua Jay, the Waffleman (known to many of you at Waffles) - one of the great movement clowns of our day. *Aruna the incredible WMass singer/songwriter/folkpoet for peace and member of the Peoples Poetry Theater - http://www.arjunagreist.com/ * The incomparable Gooselove will offer his rhythm folk poetry http://www.gooselove.com/mainmenu.html He is another friend with the Peoples Poetry Theater. (Here he is from WMass, and I first saw him in Washington, DC at CANs festival of peace on the Mall last year.) *And a special treat to get us out of our seats and holding hands Anja and Shaker of Touchstone Farm and Yoga Center will offer their internationally renowned circle dancing. http://www.sacredcircles.com/ *As guests begin arriving at 2pm and the potluck offerings build up, Sunny Miller will offer theater improv games for all ages. Folks can smooze or play games. Sunny's games are fun and were very well received at the ""Imagine"" conference in March. We have always had a special speaker at our July 4ths. In the recent past weve had veterans of the peace movement Brian Willson, Kathy Kelly, Bruce Gagnon and Kate Harris to name a few. And, weve had sterling young activists most recently our beloved former intern, Leela Whitcomb-Hewitt. This year we are joined by Khury Petersen-Smith, a national organizer with the Campus Antiwar Network (CAN) and a student at RIT. CAN has achieved national and international recognition as a leading voice of the US student movement. CAN is distinguished by its having all of these qualities its devotion to democracy and grassroots campus organizations, its coast to coast strength and the fact that it is independent and thoroughly student owned and operated. Khury has been to Iraq as a representative of the US student movement and has spoken nationally at campuses and conferences. He was a featured speaker and gave a workshop two weeks ago at the 5th Annual National Organizing Conference on Iraq at Indiana University and will give a seminar on the occupation of Iraq with Rania Masri at the ISO conference in Chicago this weekend. The potluck picnic starts at 2 pm on Sunday, July 4th and our special guests will start enthralling us at 3 pm. Things should wrap up around 6 or so. Some may wish to hang out for after-picnic singing around the fire. Well see what happens. Bring a musical instrument if youd like! Most of Traprock's Core Group (Sunny, Jaime, Sarah, Eric, Paul and yours truly) will be on hand and you can meet our new intern - Katie - a senior at Earlham College. Katie is our second intern from this vital Quaker peace college. The event is outside next to Traprock Peace Center on Woolman Hill in Deerfield (please see directions below). Call if you need directions, 413-773-1633. An accessible bathroom is available, courtesy of our friends at Woolman Hill - the Quaker center in Western Massachusetts for retreats and conferences. http://www.woolmanhill.org/ Here are directions: From Route 91 Northbound Take exit 24 towards Deerfield, Massachusetts. Take a right turn off the exit ramp; this puts you on Routes 5/10 North. Stay on this road for about 10 minutes. After Historic Deerfield, you'll see a blue highway sign directing you to Woolman Hill. Turn right immediately onto Keets road and drive one mile. At the top of the hill, the Conference Center is the yellow farmhouse on your left. The office is in the red cabin across from the center. From Route 2 westbound At the second Greenfield exit, follow signs for Routes 5/10 South. After passing through Greenfield, you'll go over a bridge. A half mile later, you'll see a blue highway sign for ""Woolman Hill Conference Center"" Take the next left and follow Keets road for one mile. The conference center is the yellow farmhouse on your left. The office is the red cabin opposite the center. From Route 2 eastbound As you arrive in Greenfield, go around the rotary and take a right towards the center of town. At your second set of lights there will be a Dunkin' Donuts on your right. Take a right turn and follow this road until you come to a light. Bear right onto Routes 5/10 South. Once through Greenfield, you'll go over a bridge. A half-mile later, you'll see a blue highway sign for ""Woolman Hill Conference Center"". Take the next left and follow Keets Raod for one mile. The conference center is a yellow farmhouse on your left; the office is a red cabin on your right. From Route 91 southbound Take exit 26 and, once at the rotary, follow the directions above for coming from Route 2 East. Peace, Charlie Charles Jenks, attorney at law President of the Core Group Traprock Peace Center "
20040702 Bl(A)ck Tea Society benefit "On Friday, July 2nd, there will be a benefit for the Bl(A)ck Tea Society at Flywheel in Easthampton. The Black T(E)A Society is organizing demonstrations at the Democratic National Convention in July. The Flywheel collective is putting out a call to all progressive groups in the Valley to come and table and, at some point during the evening, take the mic and tell everybody what your group is doing. Performers include Charlie King! Admission to this and all Flywheel events is $5.00 For more info, see flywheelart.org, or contact Helen Harrison at aguascalientes@highstream.net Flywheel would like to hear from your group by Saturday, June 21st."
20040630 Rally and March to BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! "Saturday, June 26 1 PM Copley Square in Boston The June 30th _handover_ in Iraq is a sham! Rally and March to BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! Cut War Spending _ Fund the Dream"
20040628 Conference Call on DU:National Network "Sunny Miller and Tim Baer, co-convenors of the National Network's NO-DU Campaign invite organizers to share successful tools for public education, strategies for increased testing of veterans and civilians contaminated by DU, linking of downwind communities--in war zones, testing areas, and sites where uranium weapons are tested. Advance arrangements can be made by calling Traprock at 413-773-7427."
20040628 Conference Call on DU:National Network "Sunny Miller and Tim Baer, co-convenors of the National Network's NO-DU Campaign invite organizers to share successful tools for public education, strategies for increased testing of veterans and civilians contaminated by DU, linking of downwind communities in war zones, testing areas, and sites where uranium weapons are tested."
20040627 Conference Call on DU:National Network reaches across state boundaries to share "Sunny Miller and Tim Baer, co-convenors of the National Network's NO-DU Campaign invite groups to share successful strategies for public education, increased testing of veterans and civilians, linking of downwind communities in war zones, testing areas, and sites where uranium weapons are tested."
20040627 The End of Cheap Oil: Facing Our Future "Presentation & discussion with Nat Fortune, Physics professor at Smith College and David Ahlfeld, Environmental Engineering professor at UMass. Program at First Churches, Main Strret, Northampton, MA.Call 584-5153 for more information."
20040626 Eugene Friesen Concert in Hardwick Center "Faturing: Cellist Eugene Friesen of the Paul Winter Consort Steadily the land around Agape is being lost to developers. Your donations will help Agape acquire 2 acres of land on the south side as well as support Agape's continuing efforts with its ministry. When: Saturday June 26th, 2004- 7:00 pm Where: Hardwick Townhouse - Hardwick, MA Spend the day on Agape's 32 acres. Arrive early, bring a lunch, and stay overnight. Contact Agape for accommodations! More details at http://www.agapecommunity.org"
20040625 "National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth, June 25-27, Philadelphia" "NNOMY Stopping War Where It Begins: Strengthening the Movement Opposing the Militarization of Youth June 25-27 The National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (NNOMY) will sponsor a gathering of counter-recruitment activists from June 25-27 in Philadelphia. The gathering, open to all who work against the militarization of young people, will focus on strengthening the network that was formed at the Stopping War Where It Begins: Organizing Against Militarism in Our Schools conference that took place in June 2003. Time will be devoted to: Discussing the status of the network, briefing new members, and electing a steering committee; Strategizing about how to improve the effectiveness of U.S. counter-recruitment work, locally and nationally; Making an inventory of existing counter-recruitment resources and identifying other resources that are needed. The weekend will also feature: Training-the-trainer sessions for experienced counter-recruitment activists; Caucus and regional discussions; An open mic performance party at an LGBTQ youth center. For more information, to register, to check out the conference agenda, or to learn how your organization can endorse NNOMY, please visit www.youthandthemilitary.org or contact NNOMY@afsc.org or 215-241-7176."
20040624 NRC Public Meeting on License Termination Plan for Yankee Rowe Nuclear Reactor "7 - 9 pm NRC Public Meeting on License Termination Plan for Yankee Rowe Nuclear Reactor Mohawk Regional High School 26 Ashfield Road (Rte 112), Shelburne Falls directions: http://www.mohawk.k14.mass.edu/Highschool/directio.htm This is an important opportunity for the NRC to hear people's concerns about the clean up of Yankee Rowe, dry cask storage of its high level wastes and its vulnerability to terrorism, ground water contamination and contamination in the Deerfield River of both radionuclides and other waste. The NRC meeting contact is John Hickman (301) 415-3017 or jbh@nrc.gov Yankee Atomic info re: site closure is available at: yankee.com/siteclosure/index.htm"
20040620 "ART AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER FOR PALESTINIAN REFUGEES - Newark, NJ" "WORLD REFUGEE DAY: ART AUCTION AND FUNDRAISER FOR PALESTINIAN REFUGEES Sunday, June 20, 2004 - World Refugee Day 5 pm - 9 pm WISOMMM Mansion, 53 Lincoln Park Newark, NJ $10 suggested donation For more details: http://www.rutgersdivest.org/artauction.html (preview art pieces at this website!) CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION, DIRECTIONS, OR TO DONATE ART: info@rutgersdivest.org 973-954-2521 SUPPORT PALESTINIAN REFUGEES' RIGHTS - IN MONTREAL AND EVERYWHERE! A Fundraiser to Support the Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees Featuring: -Art Auction *SEE CURRENT LIST OF ARTISTS BELOW* -Speakers (Artists and Activists from Montreal and locally) -Film Showing (Film short ""Mythos Canadensis"" (15 Minutes, 2003)) -Cultural entertainment (Palestinian music by Ramzi El-Edlibi and more!) -Raffle Items (Embroidery, Magazine subscriptions, and more!) -Food and refreshments (donated by Nablus Sweeta and Pastries, and more!) New artists added - Eric Ringsby SEE http://www.rutgersdivest.org/artauction.html for pictures and previews of the art for auction! Dozens of Palestinian refugees in Montreal, Canada, currently face deportation - back to Lebanon or Occupied Palestine, despite severe risks to them and the utter deprivation of civil rights that awaits them. These stateless refugees are under attack in Montreal, as Palestinian refugee rights have come under attack internationally, most recently as President George Bush attempted to sign away Palestinian refugees' fundamental right to return home. The refugees of Montreal have organized themselves into the Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees, raising money to support refugees' legal battle for dignity and justice. Join us on World Refugee Day 2004 and help to support their campaign! Distinguished artists from New York, Montreal, Palestine and elsewhere have donated their work to support the refugees; a recent art auction held to support the Coalition raised thousands of dollars. Support the refugees and go home with amazing art in our art auction! Hear speakers from Montreal and contributing artists discuss Palestinian refugee rights! Celebrate Palestinian culture with exciting cultural entertainment! ART AUCTION featuring such Palestinian, Arab and solidarity artists as: AbdelFattah Abu Srour, Mohammed Abu Zreik, Fred Askew, Matt Cassel, Rajie Cook, Susan Fateh, Kyle Goen, Freda Guttman, Samia Halaby, Zahed Harash, Gita Hashemi, Susan Hudson, Nidal el-Khairy, Farsad Labbauf, Amanda Levin, Tracey Luszcz, Conor McGrady, Nabeel Muaddi, Kevin Noble, Melina Rodrigo, Rouzbeh, Erik Ruin, Mary Tuma, Lisa Volta-Zalloum, Mizuko Yakuwa plus Palestinian children's art! SPEAKERS including Montreal-based representatives of the Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees, artists such as Samia Halaby and Conor McGrady and representatives of local activist and community organizations such as Al-Awda, Hani Awadallah of the Arab American Civic Organization, President Aref Assaf of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee-NJ, Farouk Abdel-Muhti, Palestinian activist who spent two years in detention in the US, and more! CULTURAL ENTERTAINMENT including Arab music and dance by Ramzi El-Edlibi, Zafer Tawil, and George Ziade, internationally renowned performers! Also featuring singing by Ahmad Elatab and Uneti. Palestinian refugees' rights - to dignity, to justice, to return - must be upheld - join us to support the refugees of Montreal! DO NOT MISS THIS IMPORTANT EVENT!! Sponsored by New Jersey Solidarity - Activists for the Liberation of Palestine For more information, directions, etc: http://www.rutgersdivest.org/ info@rutgersdivest.org (973)954-2521 **Directions and Location: The WISOMMM Mansion at Lincoln Park is a historic mansion in the center of downtown Newark, and a hub of community life. Newark, NJ is located at exit 15W on the NJ Turnpike, and Exit 145 on the Garden State Parkway. Newark is also easily accessible by public transportation! The PATH from New York, Jersey City and Hoboken runs to Newark Penn Station, and New Jersey Transit and Amtrak trains from around New York City and New Jersey and the broader area run frequently to Newark Penn Station and Newark Broad St. Station. Buses to the site are easily available from these railway stations, as are taxis! Details at the NJ Solidarity website! **THANK YOU to the many artists and generous supporters who have donated art and services to this event! Please come out on Sunday, June 20 and contribute much-needed funds to support Palestinian refugees in their struggle for rights, justice and dignity! SAVE THE DATE! JUNE 20, 2004 - World Refugee Day ARTISTS PARTICIPATING IN ART AUCTION View Art for Auction at: http://www.rutgersdivest.org/artauction.html ABDELFATTAH ABU SROUR - AbdelFattah Abu-Srour created Al Rowwad Children's Cultural and Theatre Training Center in Aida refugee camp, Palestine, in 1998 to give the children of the camp opportunities to express themselves through the visual and dramatic arts. He was born in Aida and his parents were 1948 refugees from the village of Beit Natif, southwest of Jerusalem. MOHAMMED ABU ZREIK - Muhammad Abu Zreik is an artist who was born in Palestine but lives in Hittin refugee camp near Amman in Jordan. He has exhibited throughout Jordan. He has written a book on Palestinian art in Arabic. FRED ASKEW - Fred Askew is a freelance photographer based in New York City. His work is published internationally in journals, newspapers and magazines. MATT CASSEL - Matt Cassel is a photographer and activist from Chicago, whose work is currently being exhibited in the show ""Occupation"" at Che Cafe in Chicago. RAJIE COOK - Palestinian artist born in New Jersey, lives and works in Pennsylvania. He is a graphic designer and sculptural assemblage artist whose poster work is available in this auction. SUSAN FATEH - Susan Fateh is known as a printmaker and paper-maker. She has created art-books with her own handmade paper. She has had numerous one-artist shows and is represented in museums. She is of Iranian/Scotish descent and lives now in Italy. KYLE GOEN - Born in Bakersfield, California, Kyle Goen currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York. Majoring in painting, he received his BFA from Pratt Institute in 1992. His work has been exhibited in several shows in New York and California. Mr. Goen's work figures in the collections of several prominent collectors, including the Giorgio Armani Private Collection in Milan, Italy. FREDA GUTTMAN - Freda Guttman is a peace activist and an installation artist born in Montreal where she still lives. She is a member of the Jewish Alliance Against the Occupation. In more than forty years of active research and practice, her work has been featured in numerous solo and group exhibitions in Canada, the United States and internationally. SAMIA HALABY - Samia Halaby is a Palestinian artist born in Quds prior to the nakba. She has taught in American universities for seventeen years ending with ten years at the Yale School of Art. She is the author of ""Liberation Art of Palestine."" Her work is on display in museums around the world, and she has been featured in numerous one-artist shows internationally. See more of her work at www.art.net/samia. ZAHED HARASH - Zahed Harash lives and works in the town of Shafa Amer in Al-Jallile (Galellee) under the Israeli government in that part of Palestine occupied in 1948. Harash has been an activist for Palestine for many years and has distinguished himself as a writer on Palestine. His work is published in Al-Ittihad. His work was exhibited in New York at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center. GITA HASHEMI - Gita Hashemi is a multidisciplinary artist, cultural activist, writer and educator. Her formal arts training started at the School of Fine Arts, Tehran University, and after leaving the Islamic Republic, continued at CSUN, California. She left the United States in 1991 in protest against the first war on Iraq, and has since been residing in Toronto, Canada, where she has worked in theatre, film, video and digital media. She has been involved in many community art projects in Iran, the U.S. and Canada, and has served on the boards of a number of artist-run organizations. Hashemi is a founding member of the Post-Exile Collective and Creative Response, and the founder of IAD (Iranian Artists in Dialogue). SUSAN HUDSON - Susan Hudson lives and works in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. She has moved here recently from Montreal, where she was Chairperson of the Department of Design Art, Faculty of Fine Arts, Concordia University for several years. She has been featured in many solo and group exhibitions throughout Canada. NIDAL EL-KHAIRY - Nidal El-Khairy is a Palestinian artist and painter based in Montreal, Canada. FARSAD LABBAUF - Farsad Labbauf was born in Iran. He graduated from Rhode Island School of Design. Labbauf has participated in more than 40 group shows nationwide including showings at The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) New York, the Downey (CA) Museum of Art, and the Dallas Museum of Science and Technology. He has also had two one person exhibitions of his work at Kingston Gallery in Boston (MA.) Among the list of publications where his work has appeared are The Philadelphia Daily News, Artspeak, and The Wall Street Journal. His pieces are in the hands of numerous distinguished collectors including the Walt Disney Company. Labbauf will be showing at the Jersey City (NJ) Museum in the fall and currently lives and works in the New York. AMANDA LEVIN - Amanda Levin is an organizer for Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights in Montreal, a student in Urban Studies, and Socioeconomic Development at McGill University , an organizer for CEPAL, The Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees, and Al-Huda. She currently lives and works in Montreal. She is also a makeshift poet and artist. TRACEY LUSZCZ - Tracey Luszcz is a teacher, poet, community activist and photographer whose work on Cuba, protests against police brutality and the anti-war movement was exhibited in ""Documenting the Peace Move/meant"" earlier this year in Jersey City. CONOR MCGRADY - Conor McGrady was born in Downpatrick, Northern Ireland in 1970. He studied at Cumbria College of Art and Design in Carlisle, UK and at the University of Northumbria, Newcastle, UK, before receiving his MFA at The School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1998. In 2002 he was selected to participate in the Whitney Biennial at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. In 2003 he completed a five-month residency in the Woolworth Building, New York, through the Lower Manhattan Cultural Councils Studio Program. He currently lives and works in New York. NABEEL MUADDI - Nabeel Muaddi is a Palestinian artist living in Pennsylvania. KEVIN NOBLE - Kevin Noble was an active member of Hallwalls Gallery, an artist run non-profit gallery in Buffalo NY from 1975 -1981. He has had one person shows of his work, which includes painting, video and photography, at Hallwalls, Cepa Gallery, Artists' Space, The Kitchen, White Columns, and File an Phoblacht, Belfast, Ireland. He has also shown in group shows at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, The New Museum, The Alternative Museum, the Cannon Congressional Office Building in Washington, D.C., Grand Central Station in New York and the Galway Arts Center in Galway, Ireland. He is a founder and is currently active with Culture & Conflict Group. ERIC RINGSBY - Eric Ringsby is a multi-media artist and author living in Colorado. His Anti-Occupation Art parallels the histories of Native Indians and Palestinian people. Eric has taught at the Chicago Art Institute, University of Wyoming and won the Mexican National Prize for Installation Art in 1997. MELINA RODRIGO - Melina Rodrigo is a New York City - based graphic artist who uses illustration and design to address various social and political issues. ROUZBEH - Rouzbeh is a graphic artist and designer, and creative and art director of RB Studios. ERIK RUIN - Erik Ruin is a radical artist and zine creator from Detroit, who has participated in many shows and exhibitions. MARY TUMA - Textile artist Mary Tuma received her MFA in Fibers from the University of Arizona Tucson, and currently holds the rank of Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. She has participated in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Tuma's materials and techniques are driven by the development of concept and context. MIZUKO YAKUWA - Mizuko Yakuwa is the founder of the Artists Against the Occupation, an international collective of artists inspired by the successful mid-1980s project, ""Arts Against Apartheid."" She was born in Sendai, Japan in 1947. She has held numerous solo exhibitions in Japan. She has exhibited in group shows at various galleries & museums around the world. LISA VOLTA-ZALLOUM - Lisa Volta-Zalloum is an artist and gallerist from Philadelphia. She presented and participated in ""Falastine."" plus PALESTINIAN CHILDREN'S ART - The children of refugee camps in Palestine and Lebanon reveal the realities of life under occupation and oppression in these beautiful drawings. Donated from the collection of Samia Halaby. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charlotte L. Kates ckates@pegasus.rutgers.edu http://www.njsolidarity.org http://www.rutgersdivest.org/ http://rutgersactivism.pathbot.com/ - activism at rutgers university!"
20040620 Planning meeting for the Hiroshima -Nagasaki Days - Springfield "Planning meeting for the Hiroshima -Nagasaki Days - Sunday June 20, 4 PM If you live some distance away, perhaps your part of this neighbors network could use a circle too. At Arise for Social Justice, 94 Rifle Street, Springfield,"
20040620 "Protest ""Boston for Israel""Sunday, June 20, 9:00am" "- Protest ""Boston for Israel"" Sunday, June 20, 9:00am Corner of Amory and Beacon St.. Brookline, MA (Near the Kent St. T stop of the ""C"" train on the Green Line) **CHECK www.onepalestine.org FOR POSSIBLE UPDATES ON TIME AND LOCATION** Are you for --The razing of more then 400 villages and dispossession of 750,000 Arab Palestinians for the creation of the state of Israel in 1948? --The creation of Apartheid laws granting nationality in colonized Palestine to Jewish people born anywhere in the world while denying fundamental human rights--such as the right of return for refugees--to indigenous Palestinians? --The military occupation of the West Bank and Gaza in 1967, and the subsequent imposition of military laws depriving the Palestinian inhabitants of democratic and human rights? --The military closure of Palestinian villages and cities under a system of check-points, blocked roads, and house-imprisonment (""curfew""), strangling the Palestinian economy, destroying civilian infrastructure and preventing ordinary people from conducting their day-to-day lives? --The construction of prison walls and fences converting Palestinian villages and cities into a system of ghettoes and open air prisons? --Mass home demolitions? --Shooting children for stone throwing and other acts of protest against armed occupation? On June 20th, 2004, under the title ""Boston for Israel"" a march and rally will take place in Boston in support of all of the above. If you oppose colonialism, apartheid and ethnic cleansing--paid for with US tax dollars--join us in protest. Sponsored by New England Committee to Defend Palestine http://www.onepalestine.org Mazin Qumsiyeh http://qumsiyeh.org"
20040619 "IMMIGRATION ROUNDTABLE 3 PM Alwan Center for the Arts, NYC" "SATURDAY, JUNE 19th, 2004 IMMIGRATION ROUNDTABLE 3 PM Alwan Center for the Arts 16 Beaver Street (Between Broad Street and Broadway) 4th Floor (4,5 Bowling Green/N,R Whitehall/2,3 Wall Street/J,M Broad Street/1,9 South Ferry) NYC Al-Awda-NY will host an immigration roundtable which will bring together all organizations and individuals interested or involved in assisting refugees and immigrants to maintain residence in the US and Canada. The roundtable will begin with a brief presentation by the Montreal-based Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees, a self-organized refugee group which has been engaged in an extensive project to support refugees in Montreal, including coalition work with numerous communities also struggling for immigrant and refugee rights. The presentation will outline their project and needs in the hope that those needs will be met and the Refugee Support Campaign expanded to NY. As expulsions, home demolitions and deteriorating refugee camp conditions continue, Al-Awda prepares by working to build legal and humanitarian assistance by developing and expanding the refugee support network. The forum is a great opportunity for all organizations and individuals involved with refugee and immigrant issues to connect, share resources, ideas and information on how to make a stronger grassroots refugee/immigrant support network. Please come and bring as many people as you can. Awda's Immigration Rountable wil by preceded by the National Network for Immigrant and Refugee Rights' (NNIRR) Bridges session which will run from 12-3 PM, also at Alwan. Please forward widely. For more information contact Lamis Deek at Lamisjd@Riseup.net. Al-Awda-NY - http://www.al-awda-ny.org/"
20040619 MARCH AND RALLY FOR HEALTH CARE FOR ALL - March to Boston "Saturday June 19 BRIDGE THE HEALTHCARE GAP - MARCH AND RALLY FOR HEALTH CARE FOR ALL 8:30am, buses from Western Mass leave from points determined by who registers; assemble at Kendall Square, Cambridge; march to Boston at 11am (at the same time as at least 15 other bridge-walks across the nation). Nearly 600,000 people in Massachusetts are uninsured and millions more of us are struggling to keep the coverage we have. Only by providing health care for all can we affordably ""bridge the gap"" between those who have health care with those who do not. We need a health care plan that covers everyone with quality care without gaps in coverage or access; saves money by eliminating bureaucratic inefficiency, and is publicly financed. With the focus of the nation on Boston in July for the Democratic National Convention, June 19 is an opportune time to send politicians and employers a powerful message that the time has come for real health care reform. There is an opportunity for reaching out the immigrant community and others who are impacted by total lack of health care. June 19 is also 'Juneteenth' - a celebration commemorating the ending of slavery in the US. Info, to register for a bus seat: Jon Weissman, 737-0640, mailto:wmjwj@hge.net. More health care crisis info at www.imahealthcarevoter.org/. Bus expenses donated by Pioneer Valley AFL-CIO and WMass Jobs With Justice. Donations accepted! Send to AFL-CIO/JWJ Bus Fund, 640 Page Blvd, Springfield MA 01104."
20040617 MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL - FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAPTER - Greenfield "Thursday June 17 (Third Thursdays) MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL - FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAPTER 1:30pm, Greenfield Senior Center, 54 High St. Mary Siano, Franklin/Hampshire Health Care Coalition, speaks on Single Payer Health Insurance. MSAC tackles vital issues, including single payer health care and prescription drug price relief. No age requirement! Contact Linda Stone, 533-9235, mailto:lstone@wmeldercare.org."
20040617 HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & CUBA! - London "HANDS OFF VENEZUELA & CUBA! NO TO PLAN COLOMBIA! U.S. OUT OF GUANTANAMO! A rally against US intervention in Latin America Speakers include: Diego Escobar (Colombian trades union activist), Sue Branford (writer & broadcaster on Latin America), Jorge Martin (correspondent for Venezuelan trades union newspaper), Dave Raby (Institute of Latin American Studies, Liverpool), Steve Wilkinson (editor, CubaS magazine), Denay Monsote (Cuban school student), plus very special guest Mark Thomas (Comedy Product) Thursday 17th June, 7.30pm Union Chapel, Compton Terrace, Upper St, London N1 (nearest tube: Highbury & Islington) suggested donation 2 (1 low-wage, no-one turned away for lack of funds) COME TO THE RALLY: The people of Colombia, Venezuela and Cuba are under attack and face the increasing threat of an Iraq-style war and occupation of their countries. In Colombia there are already 1000 US troops and military contractors directly involved in counter-insurgency and combat operations. This is part of the $2-billion military assistance package, ""Plan Colombia"", which aims to prop up the far-right government of Alvaro Uribe by waging a brutal dirty war against its own people. Now the guns are being turned on Venezuela; last month 140 Colombian paramilitaries were arrested inside Venezuelan territory. Venezuela was number one supplier of oil to the US before the election of leftwinger Hugo Chavez, who ended this and instead started an 'oil-for-doctors' deal with Cuba. Washington supported a traditional coup against him in 2002 which was defeated when hundreds of thousands of supporters (mainly women) rallied and the military rank-and-file rebelled. An employers' lock-out later that year to try and overthrow Chavez also fell apart after two months of popular defiance. Now Washington is preparing military intervention via Colombia. Meanwhile, the US has taken further steps to strangle the economy of Cuba through savage cuts on travel and donations by Cuban-American families to their relatives. Both Washington and Westminster are openly supporting Cuban mercenary forces and Bush has authorised the use of military planes bordering Cuban airspace for illegal transmission of radio and TV propaganda. At this rally you will have chance to hear more about the threat of war and US intervention in the region from people who are involved in fighting back. . In Cuba over a million people in Havana marched in defiance of the new US threats. . In Venezuela the 'Bolivarian revolution' has mobilised the urban and rural poor in a fight for land, education and health care. . In Colombia peasant, social and trades union organisations continue to fight for democratic rights in the face of the regime's repression. Join us at this rally to be part of the resistance against US intervention and war in the region. Co-organised by Colombia Solidarity Campaign, North London Cuba Solidarity Campaign and Hands Off Venezuela! cvc_solidarity@yahoo.co.uk www.thenewagenda.org/cvc_rally"
20040616 MOVEON'S 50 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR COUNTRY - Odyssey Bookshop - S Hadley "Wednesday June 16 MOVEON'S 50 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR COUNTRY 7pm, Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto:odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. Barbara Diamond Goldin and Yolanda Hippensteele discuss ""MoveOn's 50 Ways to Love Your Country: How to Find Your Political Voice and Become a Catalyst for Change"". For those who feel powerless or hopeless, angry or apathetic, confused or disgusted, this political how-to guide answers the question that more and more citizens are asking: ""What can I do?!"" With introductions by Al Gore, Nancy Pelosi, Gail Sheehy, and David Fenton, these fifty essays by MoveOn members across the country - each a compelling personal story with action items and resources - inspire and empower! Contributor Barbara Diamond Goldin is a children's author and local librarian. Yolanda Hippensteele is the Outreach Coordinator for Free Press, a national nonpartisan organization working to increase informed public participation in crucial media policy debates. Local artist Barry Moser, one of the world's great book designers and illustrators, has generously donated original etchings and engravings that will be available for purchase. All proceeds benefit MoveOn.org."
20040616 "INDECENT WAR ON FREEDOM 6-8pm, Greenfield Public Library," "Wednesday June 16 INDECENT WAR ON FREEDOM 6-8pm, Greenfield Public Library, 402 Main St, Greenfield; 772-1544. Featured Films: ""Breaking the Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror - A Special Report by John Pilger"" and Dennis Kucinich's speech, ""A Prayer for America"". Norman Solomon, Executive Director for the Institute for Public Accuracy, stated: ""In 52 minutes, John Pilger succeeds brilliantly where the US mass media have failed miserably - to examine the 'war on terror' with tough-minded humanism and uncompromising journalism."" Pilger's film won the gold award in the political category in 2004 at the prestigious WorldMedia Festival. The program also includes discussion on the war on terror and election 2004, and a Dennis Kucinich filmed speech. Info: Jonathan Mark, mailto:flyby@mtdata.com or mailto:info@flybynews.com, www.FlybyNews.com."
20040616 PIONEER VALLEY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL - Springfield "Wednesday June 16 (Third Wednesdays; no meeting July or August) PIONEER VALLEY CENTRAL LABOR COUNCIL 7:30pm, AFL-CIO Hall, 640 Page Blvd, near corner of Osborne Ter, across the street from the old Westinghouse, Springfield. Community and labor activist guests are welcome, but contact Steve Dondley, 732-7970, mailto:unionyes@pvaflcio.org."
20040616 MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL - GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER "Wednesday June 16 (Third Wednesdays) MASS SENIOR ACTION COUNCIL - GREATER SPRINGFIELD CHAPTER 1:30pm, Mason-Wright Retirement Community, 74 Walnut St, Springfield. Next steps on Pioneer Valley transportation crisis and relocation of Springfield Senior Center. MSAC tackles vital issues, including single payer health care and prescription drug price relief, including adding Rx coverage to Medicare and stopping Medicare privatization and how to get prescriptions filled in Canada. No age requirement! For info or a ride: Linda Stone, 533-9235, mailto:lstone@wmeldercare.org."
20040605 Building Peace in a Violent World "An evening about the work of Karuna Center for Peacebuilding includes an opportunity to meet and hear talks by former Speaker of the Rwandan National Assembly, Joseph Sebarenzi, and Bosnian peacebuilders Vahidin Omanovic and Mirsad Jacevic. Also featured is the premier screening of Communities in Dialogue: Healing the Wounds of War, a new video about Karuna Centers work by nationally acclaimed documentary filmmaker, Robbie Leppzer. Saturday, June 5, 7:00 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 165 Main St., Amherst MA. Donation. More info: 256-3800 or www.karunacenter.org."
20040604 Strategies for Social Change & Spiritual Growth in the Age of George Bush & Arie "June 4 - 6 A rare, important, an amazing weekend co-sponsored w/ Tikkun, an interfaith organization with a vision of healing and transforming the world. Join us for 3 amazing days as we . . . I. inspire our activism with spiritual experience II. organize for the fall elections to elect candidates who share our vision & values III. become effective leaders for social action & lasting change IV. walk through polarization into a broad, inclusive movement for justice During this three days with Rabbi Lerner, we will explore a range of issues, from spiritual renewal to healing Israel/Palestine under the general rubric of a focus on a new bottom line in America and abroad. We need to speak deeply to people outside the choir. We need a transformative vision that is both politically practical in 2004 and speaks to the heart across left-right divisions. We need to overcomes the cynical realism that poses for intellectual sophistication in contemporary American political discourse."
20040604 Strategies for Social Change & Spiritual Growth in the Age of George Bush & Arie "June 4 - 6 A rare, important, an amazing weekend co-sponsored w/ Tikkun, an interfaith organization with a vision of healing and transforming the world. Join us for 3 amazing days as we . . . I. inspire our activism with spiritual experience II. organize for the fall elections to elect candidates who share our vision & values III. become effective leaders for social action & lasting change IV. walk through polarization into a broad, inclusive movement for justice During this three days with Rabbi Lerner, we will explore a range of issues, from spiritual renewal to healing Israel/Palestine under the general rubric of a focus on a new bottom line in America and abroad. Anyone but Bush may rally the progressive forces but doesnt speak deeply enough to people outside the choir. We need a transformative vision that is both politically practical in 2004 and speaks to the heart across left-right divisions. Ariel Sharon and George Bush can be replaced only by a strategy that overcomes the cynical realism that poses for intellectual sophistication in contemporary American political discourse."
20040601 SUPPORT SANCTUARY CITY - Anytime "SUPPORT SANCTUARY CITY Tent City on front lawn of St Michael's Cathedral, State St at Elliot St, near Main Library, downtown Springfield. Arise for Social Justice, a low-income social justice organization in Springfield, has always opened its doors to the homeless. Homeless people and Arise Economic Justice advocates created H.O.U.S.E. (Homeless Openly Uniting to Shelter Everyone) to deal with the closing of the Warming Place Shelter (WP). On May 11, 42 homeless men and women moved into a tent city the day after WP ran out of funding and had to close. The Homeless of Springfield have created a place of their own, even if only temporary. They set up tents on the front lawn of St Michael's Cathedral, on the State St corridor, in your face, where you can see them, where you can't ignore them, where you have to acknowledge there is a problem in ""The City of Homes."" The Bishop of Springfield has said that the Tent City can remain where it is until they find someplace else. No one is turned away. Everyone is welcome. Everyone has a say in what happens and everyone's voice is heard. Donations are needed: money, tents, sleeping bags, tarps, air mattresses, blankets, pillows, batteries of all sizes, food (powdered drink mixes, crackers, bread, peanut butter, jelly, fruit, raisins, hamburg, rolls, butter, margarine, cheese), socks, deodorizing powder, shampoo, soap, deodorant, tampons, kotex, etc. Stop by! On May Day Arise also began cleaning up an abandoned building that it wants the city to turn into a homeless shelter. Volunteer carpenters, plumbers, electricians, laborers wanted. Info, to help: Arise for Social Justice, 734-4948, mailto:arise@riseup.net."
20040529 "L.A. County Supervisor 7th Annual event ""Remembering Our Veterans and Their Fami" "Michael D. Antonovich brings his 7th annual event Saturday May 29th, 2004 10am to 3.pm Arcadia County Park 495 S. Anita Ave, Arcadia 91006 Veterans Showdown, Veterans Booths Skydivers Fly over by WWII Fighter Planes, Live Music More Info call 626.967.1441 or 909.394.2264 Free Immunizations Haircuts/manicures Health screenings Obtain Employment information Veterans beiefits information Legal assistance information ""Remembering Our Veterans and Their Families"""
20040528 National Grassroots Organizing Conference on Iraq - May 28-31 - Indiana Univ. "Attention Peace Activists! You are invited to attend the Fifth National Grassroots Organizing Conference on Iraq, for a weekend of learning, information sharing, and action planning. Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana The March 2003 US invasion destabilized Iraq. Thousands of innocent Iraqis and hundreds of US and coalition forces have died, and continue to die. Pre-invasion Iraq was a already devastated by decades of war and an international embargo far more lethal than conventional warfare. Destabilization has stalled urgent humanitarian relief. Increasing sectarian violence indicates the threat of an impending Iraqi civil war. By now It is clear that the Pentagon is carrying through on the neoconservatives plan to create a vast US protectorate from Central Asia to the Red Sea. The level of conflict is already spreading or increasing: to Syria, in Israel-Palestine, and in southern Afghanistan and northern Pakistan. Join us for an assessment of the war in Iraq in its broader context. Help us plan campaigns to end the war, to eliminate the use of depleted uranium, and to build a movement from the grassroots. http://www.endthewar.org/conference.htm"
20040525 P.A.X Iraq Protest/Rebuild America Demo "P.A.X. Protest Against Iraq Occupation/Rebuild America First Rally 7 pm May 25, 2004. GTD Pollution Site Meridian St. (Off Deerfield St/Rt. 5+10, Flat area to the left of the bridge) Greenfield P.A.X. [People Against Xenophobia] will hold a rally to protest the illegal occupation of Iraq. The protest rally will occur at the site of the former Greenfield Tap and Die plant, where corporate America refuses to clean up pollutants. We will be protesting the Iraq Occupation and fighting to rebuild American social justice infrastructure instead of funding the war machine that ""President"" Bush is running. Arrive early, the program will start at 7 sharp. It will be a great chance for environmental/eco-justice supporters to combine forces with anti-corporate rule, pro-community activists. All attendees should be prepared to be PEACEFUL and should only attend if they have something meaningful to contribute to the fight against corporate greed and foreign adventure!"
20040522 Amy Goodman - Hampshire College Commencement "May 22 - Saturday AMY GOODMAN HAMPSHIRE COLLEGE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Amy Goodman is host of Democracy Now!, a national, listener-sponsored public radio and TV show, pioneering the largest community media collaboration in the country. The program was launched six years ago as the only daily election show in public broadcasting. Because of its success, Democracy Now! broadened focus and became a national news show committed to bringing the voices of the marginalized to the airwaves on issues ranging from the global to the local. In 1998, Democracy Now! went to Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, to document the activities of US oil companies in the Niger Delta. The program won the 1998 George Polk Award for the radio documentary ""Drilling and Killing: Chevron and Nigeria's Military Dictatorship."" In November of 1999, the Democracy Now! team headed to Seattle for an eight-day special on the Battle of Seattle, documenting the street action and the explosion of anti-corporate globalization activists onto the world stage. Info: Yaniris M. Fernndez, Assistant Dean of Faculty, 559-5781, mailto:yfernandez@hampshire.edu."
20040522 High Ledges Poetry Tribute "Arms Library hosts tribute to scholar and naturalist Ellsworth 'Dutch' Barnard with Galway Kinnell, Richard Wilbur and 14 other poets. Memorial Hall Shelburne Falls"
20040519 "International Conflict Resolution Conf - St. Petersburg, Russia - May 9-19" "May 9-19 - St. Petersburg, Russia. 12th Annual International Conference on Conflict Resolution: ""Sharing Tools for Personal/Global Harmony"" This is Part of a 2004 series of 5 major international conferences in 3 countries that focus on exploring and advancing the consciousness of peace. Sponsored by Common Bond Institute (USA) and Harmony Institute (Russia) - see CBI websiet for information - http://ahpweb.org/cbi/icr.html"
20040516 50 Ways to Love Your Country "Barbara Diamond Goldin, local contributor to MoveOn.org's book ""50 Ways to Love Your Country"" will speak about her essay Reform the Media, She recounts her efforts to become better informed about U.S. policy when her daughter and son-in-law were in ROTC, and the limits of information available to her. She also addresses the media reform work that is being done at the Northampton based national media organization Free Press. Yolanda Hippensteele, Free Press Outreach Coordinator will speak about media reform, recent developments in the FCC media ownership fights and how they affect our access to information. First local showing of Free Press video ""Mobilizing Media Reform."""
20040513 Gfld Bill of Rights Defense Com. "Preserve our constitutional rights. Help us to: 1. Educate others about how the Patriot Act restricts our civil liberties. 2. Generate support to get the City Council to pass a resolution making Greenfield a Civil Liberties Safe Zone. Greenfield Public Library Levanway Meeting Rm. (in Basement) For More Information see www,BORDC.com or: call 413-773-8031 or email GfldBillofRightsDC@yahoo.com"
20040510 Wheels of Justice @ UMASS "Come speak with Wheels of Justice participants and check out the bus. The Wheels of Justice is a cross-country trek bringing eyewitness to war and occupation from Iraq and Palestine to communities all over the United States. They have traveled more than 18,000 miles and visited more than 19 states since July 2004. The current speakers on tour, Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mike Miles, have both recently returned from the occupied lands of Iraq and Palestine."
20040510 Wheels of Justice Presentation @ Agape House "Agape Community, Ware MA Time TBA Speaker presentation and discussion. The Wheels of Justice is a cross-country trek bringing eyewitness to war and occupation from Iraq and Palestine to communities all over the United States. They have traveled more than 18,000 miles and visited more than 19 states since July 2004."
20040509 Wheels of Justice Workshop on Media Activism "Workshop on Media Activism by Mazin Qumiseh Traprock Peace Center 103 Keets RD Deerfield, MA The Wheels of Justice is a cross-country trek bringing eyewitness to war and occupation from Iraq and Palestine to communities all over the United States. They have traveled more than 18,000 miles and visited more than 19 states since July 2004. The current speakers on tour, Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mike Miles, have both recently returned from the occupied lands of Iraq and Palestine. Mazin is a Palestinian American and an Associate Professor of Genetics at Yale University. He is a cofounder and currently national treasurer of Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition. He last visited with his family in the occupied West Bank in October 2003. Mazin will conduct a short workshop followed by a community potluck."
20040509 Wheels of Justice @ Mothers Day March Speak with Wheels of Justice Participants and Check out the Bus.
20040509 Mother's Day March "Bridge Street School,Route 9 Northampton. Individuals, families bring posters w/pictures of woman you want to honor this mother's day. Reclaim the day...celebrate the courageous women who have said no to war...women in all walks of life who have worked, and continue to work , for peace and justce."
20040508 New York Session of the World Tribunal on Iraq "New York Session of the World Tribunal on Iraq Saturday, May 8, 2004 Cooper Union, Great Hall [7 East 7th Street at 3rd Av, NYC] ALL DAY - Starts 10:00 a.m. [doors open 9:30 a.m.] www.worldtribunal-nyc.org info@worldtribunal-nyc.org FREE donations welcome Bombs have been dropped and lives shattered. Much of Iraq lies in ruins, smashed, looted and then occupied by a hostile and unwanted invasion force. In the face of the human suffering caused by the war on Iraq we must act now against the crime of silence and impunity to write a counter-history. * Could the doctrine of preventive war ever be legal under international law? * Can we record the crimes committed in launching this war of aggression, during the military campaign and ongoing occupation? * Can the initiation of any war be legitimate when overwhelmingly opposed by a global anti-war movement that includes the citizens of every state involved? * Can there be a grassroots space where we can initiate the process of providing justice and accountability? PRESENTATIONS, TESTIMONY AND VISUALS WILL INVESTIGATE: - The U.S.-led war of aggression against Iraq - Crimes committed during the declared military campaign - Crimes committed during the ongoing occupation JURY OF CONSCIENCE: Rabab Abdulhadi, Sinan Antoon, Dennis Brutus, Hamid Dabashi, Bhairavi Desai, Eve Ensler, Jenny Green, Lisa Hajjar, Elias Khoury, Robert van Lierop, Motarilavoa Hilda Lini, Kiyoko McCrae, Ibrahim Ramey. + + New York PREMIERE of ABOUT BAGHDAD, an independent film by InCounter Productions, to be screened at the end of session + + World Tribunal on Iraq is a project of the global anti war movement with sessions and events held in London, Mumbai, Copenhagen, Brussels, Hiroshima, Paris, Monterrey, Munich, Seul, Barcelona, Istanbul, Rome, Berlin, San Jose, Stockholm, Lisbon, New York... www.worldtribunal.org U.S.-Based Endorsers of WTI Al-Awda NY/NJ Al-Qalam Institute, Berkeley AlternaTees American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee - New York Chapter Bergen County Green Party Barnard-Boecker Centre Foundation Black Radical Congress Brecht Forum Brooklyn Greens BushMustGo!, Ithaca Campus Antiwar Network Capitalism Nature Socialism Center for Constitutional Rights Center for Economic and Social Rights Coney Island Avenue Project Conscience International Council on International and Public Affairs Direct Action Palestine Fellowship of Reconciliation The Greens/Green Party USA Green Party of New Jersey Green Party of New York State Global Action to Prevent War International Action Center International A.N.S.W.E.R The International Critical Geography Group Jews Against the Occupation Korea Truth Commission Labor Committee for Peace and Justice / Bay Area Lawyers' Committee on Nuclear Policy Middle East Children's Alliance - California Mouths Wide Open National Lawyers Guild - NYC chapter New Jersey Solidarity New York City Labor Against the War New York Committee to Defend Palestine Nicaragua Solidarity Network of Greater New York Not in Our Name Project Nuclear Age Peace Foundation NYU Students for Justice in Palestine Orange County Peace and Justice Coalition Peace Initiative Turkey Project Censored Protect All Children's Environment Sacred Roots SALAAM Theatre Solidarity / U.S. Solutions for Humanity, Inc. Support Network for an Armed Forces Union Theater of the Oppressed Laboratory Traprock Peace Center United for Peace and Justice US Peace Council Veterans for Peace - NYC Chapter Western States Legal Foundation Women's International League for Peace and Freedom / NY Metro Branch World Order Models Project"
20040508 "Unlearning Racism Series - May 8, 12, June 2, Northampton, MA" "May 8 and May 12-June 2 Unlearning Racism as a Path of Liberation, a series of groups/classes co-sponsored by BPF, Zen Center on Main St., and Dhamma Dena Meditation Center. Led by Arinna Weisman, Catherine Hondorp, and Maia Duerr. For more information, please contact hondorp@comcast.net or ne-bpf@bpf.org. At the Zen Center, 78 Main St., Northampton."
20040506 Witness to War; Witness to Occupation; Witness for Peace "Wheels of Justice Speaker Presentation and Discusion with George Shrub the Singing CIA Agent. 7-9 pm at St Mary's Parish Hall, 3 Elm St, Northampton The Wheels of Justice is a cross-country trek bringing eyewitness to war and occupation from Iraq and Palestine to communities all over the United States. They have traveled more than 18,000 miles and visited more than 19 states since July 2004. The current speakers on tour, Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mike Miles, have both recently returned from the occupied lands of Iraq and Palestine."
20040506 Wheels of Justice @ Hampshire College "The Wheels of Justice is a cross-country trek bringing eyewitness to war and occupation from Iraq and Palestine to communities all over the United States. They have traveled more than 18,000 miles and visited more than 19 states since July 2004. The current speakers on tour, Mazin Qumsiyeh and Mike Miles, have both recently returned from the occupied lands of Iraq and Palestine. Mazin is a Palestinian American and an Associate Professor of Genetics at Yale University. He is a cofounder and currently national treasurer of Al-Awda, the Palestine Right to Return Coalition. He last visited with his family in the occupied West Bank in October 2003. Mike Miles, a Catholic Worker, has been to Iraq three times since 1997 and recently returned from Palestine. Americas foremost non-corporate comedian, Dave Lippman (AKA George Shrub, the Singing CIA Agent), has also joined the tour. He employs anti-folk songs and interventionary anthems in his role as Cultural Director of the Department of Homeland Security. So come speak with the Wheels of Justice participants and check out our bio-diesel bus."
20040505 "Film - Life and Debt - Wed, Thurs" "Life and Debt Orange Wednesday May5 7 PM Wendell Thursday May 6 7 PM ORANGE-----WHEELER LIBRARY WENDELL---SENIOR CENTER This is a documentary video series organized by the Wendell Roots and Branches Affinity Group and the North Quabbin Women in Black. We want to bring to our communities broader and alternative perspectives on U.S. national and foreign policy with the conviction our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Discussion will follow This 2001 film, featuring a dynamic Reggae soundtrack and searing text by Jamaica Kincaid, portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of the World Bank and the IMF while exploring the devastating consequences of neoliberal globalization. this scathing film looks at the New World Order from the point of view of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government and policy officials. Provides background that contributes to understanding the protests in Seattle, Cancun and Miami and why it is imperative that globalization represent the needs of the people-not the interests of multi-national corporations. For information: Wendell-978-544-8457 Orange/ Athol: 978-249-9400"
20040504 "Fifth Annual Peace Makers Awards Ceremony for Franklin County H S Students, Gree" "Traprock and the Interfaith Council of Franklin Co. recognize youth. Pizza for nominees at 6:30 PM; public celebration with music and refreshments at 7:30, Greenfield H S cafeteria. Five $100 awards and other awards - all nominees honored. Your donations help support this effort. (Set up at 5:30.)"
20040501 Annual Noho Gay Pride Festival "Saturday May 1 ANNUAL NORTHAMPTON GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL The organizing committee is trying to get Rosie O'Donnell to speak. The theme will be gay marriage as May 14 will mark the state Supreme Court's 6-month deadline for legislative action. Pride At Work will have a table. Info: David Jarnes, 493-8020, mailto:djarnes@msn.com."
20040501 "Northampton, MA Gay Pride Festival" "Saturday May 1 ANNUAL NORTHAMPTON GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL The organizing committee is trying to get Rosie O'Donnell to speak. The theme will be gay marriage as May 14 will mark the state Supreme Court's 6-month deadline for legislative action. Pride At Work will have a table. Info: David Jarnes, 493-8020, mailto:djarnes@msn.com."
20040501 "Northampton, MA Gay Pride Festival" "Saturday May 1 ANNUAL NORTHAMPTON GAY PRIDE FESTIVAL The organizing committee is trying to get Rosie O'Donnell to speak. The theme will be gay marriage as May 14 will mark the state Supreme Court's 6-month deadline for legislative action. Pride At Work will have a table. Info: David Jarnes, 493-8020, mailto:djarnes@msn.com."
20040501 Die-In and forum on Juarez murders "370 women on the Amherst Common will represent those killed in Juarez, Mexico. Two mothers from Juarez will speak. At 3pm there will be a Forum in Congress Hall, Amherst Common."
20040428 "Film - Arsenal of Hypocrisy - Wed, Thurs" "Arsenal of Hypocrisy Orange Wednesday April 28 7 PM Wendell Thursday April 29 7 PM ORANGE-----WHEELER LIBRARY WENDELL---SENIOR CENTER This is a documentary video series organized by the Wendell Roots and Branches Affinity Group and the North Quabbin Women in Black. We want to bring to our communities broader and alternative perspectives on U.S. national and foreign policy with the conviction our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Discussion will follow Today the Military Industrial complex is marching toward world dominance through space technology. To understand how and why the space program will be used to fight all future wars on earth from space, its important to understand how the public has been misled about the origins and true purpose of the Space Program. The militarization of space is a real threat to survival, a serious threat to survival Noam Chomsky, Professor MIT/ Author For information: Wendell-978-544-8457 Orange/ Athol: 978-249-9400"
20040427 "Fundamentalism: At home and abroad, Watertown, MA" "Wednesday, April 27 7:15 to 9:15 Watertown Fundamentalism: At Home and Abroad. Speakers to be announced St. John's Methodist Church 80 Mount Auburn St., Watertown. For More Information 617-926-8560*2"
20040427 Amy Goodman - Mt. Holyoke College "April 27, Tuesday, 7:30pm - AMY GOODMAN at Chapin Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College, Rt 116, S Hadley. Host of Pacifica Network's Democracy Now! discusses ""The Exception to the Rulers: Exposing Oily Politicians, War Profiteers, and the Media That Love Them"". Info: Odyssey Bookshop, 9 College St. (Routes 116 at 47), in the Village Commons, S Hadley, 534-7307 or 800-540-7307; mailto: odysseybks@aol.com; www.odysseybks.com. Democracy Now! is on Monday-Friday on WMUA 91.1FM (8-9am); WSCB 89.9FM (Mon/Tues 11-Noon, Wed/Thurs/Fri 1-2pm); WHUS 91.7FM (noon-1pm); cable TV in Amherst (8am & 5pm), Easthampton (schedule at www.easthamptonweb.com/television/index.html#listings), and Greenfield, Montague, Gill, Buckland, and Shelburne (8-9am)."
20040425 """Peace Propaganda & the Promised Land"" film - Northampton, MA" "WHAT: Northampton Premiere of ""Peace Propaganda & the Promised Land"" WHEN: Sunday April 25th 1:30pm-4:30pm WHERE: Northampton Academy of Music For more info please contact: Adi Bemak adi@mediaed.org (413) 584-8500 ext. 2111 Download flyer at http://www.grassrootspeace.orgpppl-academysm.pdf"
20040425 "March for Women's Lives - Wash, DC" "Sunday April 25 THE MARCH FOR WOMEN'S LIVES Washington, DC 10am assembly on the Mall, Info: 866-444-3652, mailto:march@feminist.org, http://march.feminist.org/."
20040425 "WMASSS March for Women's Lives - Greenfield, MA" "Can't get to D.C. for the March for Women's Lives on Sunday, April 25? Join us for a solidarity rally, speak-out, and march on the Greenfield Town Common that Sunday at 1 p.m. Stand up, speak out, take to the streets for choice, justice, access, and health! The Women's March Solidarity Rally Planning Group, Susan Dorazio, Mary McClintock, Mary Siano, and Anne Wiley info: Mary McC at mmcclinto@yahoo.com"
20040425 Amherst Earth Day Celebration """Take Action for the Earth"". Seventh annual event, featuring 60+ environmental displays, solar powered live music, speakers, workshops, and a parade at 2 p.m. Amherst Town Common 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Performers include Polly Fiveash and Anand Nayak, The Thunder Moon Choir, The Skid Marks, Mentos and the New Horizon, Boys of the Landfill, Ellen Clegg, and Michael DiMartino and the World Beat Ensemble. Kids events include games, music, and stories with John Porcino, Tim Van Egmond, and Rebekka Tippens, plus crafts. Food will be available. 559-5496"
20040423 "Global Network Space Weapons International Conf - Fri-Sun - S. Portland, ME" "April 23-25 - Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space - 12th Annual international Conference Resisting Empire: Understanding the Role of Space in U.S. Global Domination. Dr. Helen Caldicott, keynote speaker. Woodfords Congregational Church, 2002 Woodford Street, Portland, ME. Download Brochure (964 mg) for information and registration. http://www.grassrootspeace.org/gn_brochure_04.pdf 2004 marks the 12th anniversary of the Global Network and each year we hold an international event in a different part of the world. This year we will meet in Maine, the home of Bath Ironworks (BIW) where the Aegis Destroyer is built. The Aegis is outfitted with interceptor missiles as part of the Theatre Missile Defense (TMD) system that will be forward deployed in the Middle East and used to surround China, which will of course build more nuclear weapons in response. Representatives from peace groups worldwide will be in attendance to share their work to stop Star Wars. Included in the events will be a protest at BIW. This event is being cosponsored by Maine Veterans for Peace, Peace Action Maine, Pax Christi Maine, Maine WILPF, Traprock Peace Center and Witness for Peace Maine. 1. Wild Iris Inn 273 State Street, Portland Tel: 207.775.0224 or 800.600.1557 diane@wildirisinn.com www.wildirisinn.com Cost - $76.50 per night (per room) includes tax. 2 miles from the conference location. We have reserved all seven rooms in this cosy B&B. Please notify Bruce to secure your reservation. (We prefer that you utilize this location.) 2. Inn at St. John 939 Congress Street, Portland Tel: 207.773.6481 or 800.636.9127 www.innatstjohn.com 2 miles from the conference location Cost - 79.70 double bed, 89.70 two double beds, 84.70 queen - plus 7% tax Contact hotel to reserve room 3. Day's Inn 461 Maine Mall Rd., So. Portland Tel: 207.772-3450 or 800.329.7466 www.daysinn.com 5 miles from the conference location. Cost -$66.00 plus 7% tax - all rooms. There are 10% discounts for senior citizens, AAA members, traveling on business. If you reserve on the website you may find better discounts. Contact hotel to reserve room. Download brochure: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/gn_brochure_04.pdf"
20040422 Gfld Bill of Rights Defense Com. "GBORDC is working on a resolution to be presented to the Town Council for passage. (We hope!) Please help us write the resolution. Meeting is at Greenfield Business Association, 395 Main St (across from Library)."
20040422 "Protest IMF/WORLD BANK, Washington, DC - April 22-25" "April 22-25 PROTEST IMF/WORLD BANK Washington DC, during the World Bank & International Monetary Fund (IMF) semi-annual meetings, on the 60th anniversary of their creation - the creation of: * the institutions and structures that have designed economic programs for over 100 countries; * the subordination of global ecology to corporate profits; * the reduction of public resources and public policy to instruments of private profit; * the institutionalized domination of the wealthy over the impoverished - the new form of colonialism! Protesters will demand: * Open all World Bank and IMF meetings to the media and the public. * Cancel all impoverished country debt to the World Bank and IMF, using the institutions' own resources. * End all World Bank and IMF policies that hinder people's access to food, clean water, shelter, health care, education, and right to organize. (Such ""structural adjustment"" policies include user fees, privatization, and economic austerity programs.) * Stop all World Bank support for socially and environmentally destructive projects such as oil, gas, and mining activities, and all support for projects such as dams that include forced relocation of people. * Fully fund the Global Fund to Fight AIDs, Tuberculosis, and Malaria and end support for trade initiatives that undermine access to affordable and generic HIV/AIDs and other lifesaving medications. Visit www.50years.org for details and updates. Mailto:info@50years.org."
20040422 "Transforming Globalization through Community - April 22-24 - Holyoke, MA" "April 22-24 - Transforming Globalization Through Community: The 2004 New England Conference on Economic Justice Place: Mont Marie Conference Center, Holyoke, Massachusetts Main Keynote Speaker:David Korten, Co-founder and board chair, Positive Futures Network; author of When Corporations Rule the World Theological Speaker: Richard Horsley, Professor of Religion, University of Massachusetts, author of Jesus and Empire Sponsored by United Church of Christ Justice and Witness ministries; UCC Conferences of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. In collaboration with: Western Mass American Friends Service Committee, Empire Working Group of Pioneer Valley, Interfaith Coalition For more information, brochure, map, and registration form, contact Sandy Evans, Western Area Office, wmac.ucc@verizon.net, (413) 589-7034"
20040422 "April 22-24 - Transforming Globalization Through Community, Holyoke, MA" "April 22-24 - Transforming Globalization Through Community: The 2004 New England Conference on Economic Justice Place: Mont Marie Conference Center, Holyoke, Massachusetts Main Keynote Speaker: David Korten, Co-founder and board chair, Positive Futures Network; author of When Corporations Rule the World Theological Speaker: Richard Horsley, Professor of Religion, University of Massachusetts, author of Jesus and Empire Sponsored by United Church of Christ Justice and Witness ministries; UCC Conferences of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont. In collaboration with: Western Mass American Friends Service Committee, Empire Working Group of Pioneer Valley, Interfaith Coalition For more information, brochure, map, and registration form, contact Sandy Evans, Western Area Office, wmac.ucc@verizon.net, (413) 589-7034"
20040422 Publishing Personal Poems - S. Hadley "April 22 - Thursday, at 7:30pm, South Hadley - Linda Tomol Pennisi, Melanie Braverman, Gail Thomas and Amy Dryansky. Poets The Ups and Downs of Publishing Personal Poems:An Evening with Perugia Press and Friend. Four accomplished poets will read and then discuss the risks and joys of making public some of their more personal work. This unique, thematic presentation will address what many poets discover as they move from the private sphere of writing poems to the public sphere of publishing and giving readings. More intimate than the average poetry reading, this event will showcase each of these women's poetic talents and allow time for conversation. Participating poets are Linda Tomol Pennisi, author of Seamless (Perugia Press, 2003); Melanie Braverman, author of Red (Perugia Press, 2002); Gail Thomas, author of No Simple Wilderness (Haley's, 2001) and Finding the Bear (Perugia, 1997); and Amy Dryansky, author of How I Got Lost So Close to Home (Alice James Books, 1999). Susan Kan, founding editor of Perugia Press (www.perugiapress.com), will be on hand to add to the discussion about the collaborative work of publishing. Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Five College Women's Studies Research Center, 83 College St (Route 116), South Hadley. All events are free, open to the public and handicapped accessible. For more information call our event line at 538-2527."
20040422 Carnival For Social Jusctice "A day of information, lectures and events dealing with full spectrum of social issues cast in the form of a fun forum: http://www.thefourreasons.org/Carnival/home.htm for details"
20040421 "Revolution Will Not Be Televised (film) - Apr 21 (Orange), 22 (Wendell)" "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised Orange Wednesday April 21 7 PM WHEELER LIBRARY Wendell Thursday April 22 7 PM WENDELL---SENIOR CENTER What really happened behind the failed Venezuelan coup of 2002? History captured first hand with drama and emotion, this documentary portrays the faces and voices of the supporters and detractors of President Hugo Chavez. With extensive real time footage, this video captures the remarkable and unexpected popular uprising that restored Chavez back to power. Includes a fascinating exploration of the role of the media as the democratically elected government was overthrown and subsequently returned to power within a few days. Questions are raised about the role of the US Government in protecting the leaders of the coup and in the attempted coup itself. You are there! This film is inspiring, uplifting and reminds us that miracles can and do happen!! This is a documentary video series organized by the Wendell Roots and Branches Affinity Group and the North Quabbin Women in Black. We want to bring to our communities broader and alternative perspectives on U.S. national and foreign policy with the conviction our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Discussion will follow For information: Wendell-978-544-8457 Orange/ Athol: 978-249-9400"
20040421 "John Bonifaz, author of ""Warrior King"" - Amherst" "April 21, Wednesday - Atty. John Bonifaz, in Amherst Author of ""Warrior-King: The Case for Impeaching George W. Bush"" at Amherst Books, 8 Main St., Amherst, MA at 7pm Traprock co-sponsors this event with Amherst Books. http://www.grassrootspeace.org Calls welcome, 413 773-7427. What happens when a president violates the U.S. Constitution, resulting in the deaths of thousands? Today we face an extraordinary moment in United States history. The president of the United States launched a premeditated, first-strike invasion of another country, the likes of which this nation has never before seen. This was not a random act of raw power. It was the first salvo of a new and dangerous U.S. doctrine, a doctrine which advocates the unprovoked invasion and occupation of sovereign nations. This new doctrine threatens to destabilize the world, creating a new world order of chaos and lawlessness. ~~ John bonifaz We hope you can announce that an inspiring speaker is coming: John Bonifaz is the one who filed suit in Federal Court in Boston last year on behalf of many soldiers and their parents to prevent the massacres of Gulf war II! Your thoughtful consideration of his proposals will help gather our community's thinking at this crucial time. Please consider writing a letter to the editor or calling a radio station following this program. John Bonifaz is the founder of the voting Rights Project, a 1999 recipient of a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship and a 1992 graduate of Harvard Law School. You may also have heard of his Dad's work; Cristobal Bonifaz of Conway has done great work to stop the oil-company contamination of the rain forest in Ecuador. I hope this event feels something like a welcome home, after being on the road with the book in California! We'll have an opportunity for media to interview John by conference call on Monday, April 19, perhaps in the early afternoon. See TomPaine.com piece drawing from arguments in the book: http://www.tompaine.com/feature2.cfm/ID/9843 Best regards, Sunny Miller, Director Traprock Peace Center Deerfield, MA 01342 http://www.grassrootspeace.org Calls welcome, 413 773-7427."
20040420 "BU Bioterrorism Lab HEARING, Boston area (TBA)" "April 20 in Boston - Bio-Weapons Lab, HEARING on Environmental concerns, A MASSIVE turn-out needed. Volunteers needed for flyering Roxbury, the South End, downtown Boston, Cambridge AND IN OUR COMMUNITY. Watch for details on HEARING location. This proposed lab wants to ship and study many pathogens for which there is no known cure, in the heart of a city. This federal big-spending might win friends, but could also contaminate the site of the Boston Tea Party, Howard Zinn, Chuck Turner, Noam Chomsky and many students who aspire to follow in their foot-steps. http://www.ace-ej.org and mike@cns.bu.edu ""HEALTHCARE, NOT BIO-TERROR!"" ""MAKE BOOKWORMS, NOT BIO-WEAPONS!"""
20040417 WMASS Boston Social Forum Meetings - Noho and UMass "The Boston Social Forum will take place this July 23-25, immediately before the Democratic National Convention. As regional forum within the World Social Forum process, the Boston Social Forum (BSF) is being organized by and for progressive activists to begin to answer some very basic questions: What kind of future do we want for our region? For our nation? For the world? What is our vision of a better society? This coming Saturday, April 17, there will be the first set of meetings in Western Massachusetts where activists can learn about the Boston Social Forum, and get involved in the planning and outreach for the event. There will be two meetings: 1 - 3 pm, First Church Northampton, 129 Main Street 7 - 9 pm, Campus Center room 917, UMass, Amherst The main items on the agenda of these regional meetings will be: Basic information on the World Social Forum, the Boston Social Forum, and the relationship between the two Explore developing sessions to offer at the Boston Social Forum: an opportunity for individuals and groups to identify important learning for activists, and collaborate to educate one another. How individuals and groups can get more involved with the planning and legwork of the Boston Social Forum How individuals and groups can get the word out about the Boston Social Forum to their communities How to begin setting up buses to help people get to and from the BSF (depending on demand, we may want to provide buses to the BSF on Fri and Sat, and from the BSF on Sat and Sun). Answer questions people may have about the event and preparations (BSF organizers will be there) The Boston Social Forum is planned to involve 3000 local, national, and international activists, with workshops, film festivals, panels, speakers, cultural events, street demonstrations, and more...It is an opportunity for people to offer their best analysis of the present, and their best ideas for the future, across the breadth of human knowledgepolitics, economics, science and technology, culture and faithin the context of corporate globalization. The goal is to push our movements towards the next stage of our development, becoming a more significant political force in society. Groups and individuals will have opportunities to exchange information, network with one another, and form new alliances. For more information about the BSF, check out: http://www.bostonsocialforum.org"
20040417 WMASS Boston Social Forum Meetings - Noho and UMass "Dear Valley Activists, The Boston Social Forum will take place this July 23-25, immediately before the Democratic National Convention. As regional forum within the World Social Forum process, the Boston Social Forum (BSF) is being organized by and for progressive activists to begin to answer some very basic questions: What kind of future do we want for our region? For our nation? For the world? What is our vision of a better society? This coming Saturday, April 17, there will be the first set of meetings in Western Massachusetts where activists can learn about the Boston Social Forum, and get involved in the planning and outreach for the event. There will be two meetings: 1 - 3 pm, First Church Northampton, 129 Main Street 7 - 9 pm, Campus Center room 917, UMass, Amherst The main items on the agenda of these regional meetings will be: Basic information on the World Social Forum, the Boston Social Forum, and the relationship between the two Explore developing sessions to offer at the Boston Social Forum: an opportunity for individuals and groups to identify important learning for activists, and collaborate to educate one another. How individuals and groups can get more involved with the planning and legwork of the Boston Social Forum How individuals and groups can get the word out about the Boston Social Forum to their communities How to begin setting up buses to help people get to and from the BSF (depending on demand, we may want to provide buses to the BSF on Fri and Sat, and from the BSF on Sat and Sun). Answer questions people may have about the event and preparations (BSF organizers will be there) The Boston Social Forum is planned to involve 3000 local, national, and international activists, with workshops, film festivals, panels, speakers, cultural events, street demonstrations, and more...It is an opportunity for people to offer their best analysis of the present, and their best ideas for the future, across the breadth of human knowledgepolitics, economics, science and technology, culture and faithin the context of corporate globalization. The goal is to push our movements towards the next stage of our development, becoming a more significant political force in society. Groups and individuals will have opportunities to exchange information, network with one another, and form new alliances. For more information about the BSF, check out: www.bostonsocialforum.org"
20040416 National Nonviolence Conference - Chicago - April 16-18 "Saturday - Monday, April 16-18 Chicago, Il National Nonviolence Conference For more information contact: Peter Lems, PLems@afsc.org"
20040416 "Vieques Cultural Festival - Friday - Sunday, Vieques, PR" "From April 16 to 18 - The XXVII Vieques Cultural Festival will take place at the Fort Count Mirasol Museum here. This year the Festival is dedicated to authors of books about Vieques and will include the First Vieques Book Fair. Organizers point out over fifty titles now exist about Vieques, many of which written during the past five years of intense struggle for peace. The Book Fair will promote the purchase and reading of books about Vieques and offer the people an opportunity to get to know the writers who have described their struggle in poetry, stories and history. The Vieques Cultural Festival will offer a wide program of typical music, folkloric dance and a crafts fair. The music groups this year include: Pleneros of Ponce; Black Poetry by Elsa Castro and her Group; San Juan Typical Music Group; Experimental Batuque Group with the Caleos and their Tragic Comedy of the South. Viequense music groups participating include: Vieques Trio; the Group MAR; Will Coln and his Steel Band; the Vieques Municipal Band. On Sunday a children's program during the day will include the special participation of the ""Tangerine"" the Clown and her ""Tangerines"" and the Musical Show of ""Tony the Clown"". During the week end there will be special tributes to several authors for their work on Vieques. On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3.30 PM, round table discussions will be held: Saturday on poetry, stories and novels; Sunday on history, politics and the struggle for peace. Each night during the Festival the books will be on sale and authors available to sign books and speak with our people. For more information please communicate with Dr. Rafael Rivera Castao, President of the Vieques Cultural Center (787 741-1717) or Robert Rabin Siegal, Director of the Vieques Historic Archives (787 375-0525)."
20040416 "Vieques Cultural Festival - Friday - Sunday, Vieques, PR" "From April 16 to 18 - The XXVII Vieques Cultural Festival will take place at the Fort Count Mirasol Museum here. This year the Festival is dedicated to authors of books about Vieques and will include the First Vieques Book Fair. Organizers point out over fifty titles now exist about Vieques, many of which written during the past five years of intense struggle for peace. The Book Fair will promote the purchase and reading of books about Vieques and offer the people an opportunity to get to know the writers who have described their struggle in poetry, stories and history. The Vieques Cultural Festival will offer a wide program of typical music, folkloric dance and a crafts fair. The music groups this year include: Pleneros of Ponce; Black Poetry by Elsa Castro and her Group; San Juan Typical Music Group; Experimental Batuque Group with the Caleos and their Tragic Comedy of the South. Viequense music groups participating include: Vieques Trio; the Group MAR; Will Coln and his Steel Band; the Vieques Municipal Band. On Sunday a children's program during the day will include the special participation of the ""Tangerine"" the Clown and her ""Tangerines"" and the Musical Show of ""Tony the Clown"". During the week end there will be special tributes to several authors for their work on Vieques. On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3.30 PM, round table discussions will be held: Saturday on poetry, stories and novels; Sunday on history, politics and the struggle for peace. Each night during the Festival the books will be on sale and authors available to sign books and speak with our people. For more information please communicate with Dr. Rafael Rivera Castao, President of the Vieques Cultural Center (787 741-1717) or Robert Rabin Siegal, Director of the Vieques Historic Archives (787 375-0525)."
20040416 "Peace College, Salem, MA - Friday-Sunday" "April 16-18 - Peace College in Salem, MA Open up and shout! This is your time to speak out. Come to the first Peace College, a gathering of nonviolent activists for social change to be held April 16, 17, and 18 in Salem, MA. Event includes presentations by former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter, the War Resisters League, American Friends Service Committee, the Peace Abbey, Sojourners Magazine, Avi Chomsky, Michael True, and various hip hop activists. Contact the Peace College at peacecollege@forusa.org; (978) 542-6144; or Box 547, Durham, NH 03824."
20040416 "Peace College, Salem, MA - Friday-Sunday" "April 16-18 - Peace College in Salem, MA Open up and shout! This is your time to speak out. Come to the first Peace College, a gathering of nonviolent activists for social change to be held April 16, 17, and 18 in Salem, MA. Event includes presentations by former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter, the War Resisters League, American Friends Service Committee, the Peace Abbey, Sojourners Magazine, Avi Chomsky, Michael True, and various hip hop activists. Contact the Peace College at peacecollege@forusa.org; (978) 542-6144; or Box 547, Durham, NH 03824."
20040415 Tax Day Annual Demonstration "The Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters (PVWTR) invite you to their umpteenth annual demonstration against the spending of our tax dollars for military purposes and in favor of funding human needs on Thursday, April 15th. Demonstrations will be held in front of the post offices of Greenfield from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Brattleboro at 1 p.m., and Amherst (downtown post office) from 2-4 p.m. The theme of the Greenfield demonstration will be Is this liberation for Iraq? We will have large papier mache puppets representing Iraqi mothers mourning their children that have died as a result of U.S. actions. We invite you to come and be one of the Iraqi mothers, to hold a poster, to help us pass out leaflets, or simply to lend your presence and your witness to our message. This year PVWTR is redirecting its resisted war tax dollars to two human needs organizations, the Amherst Survival Center and the Youth Programs of the Franklin County Community Action Commission. Representatives of these organizations will receive the redirected tax dollars and speak at 11:30 a.m. in Greenfield. We encourage supporters to contribute their redirected war tax dollars, even symbolic amounts, or donations, to one or both of these organizations, or to alert us as to the amount and the recipient of their redirected dollars so we can announce it at the demonstration. To participate, please mail your contribution or information to PVWTR, P.O. Box 223, or call Juanita Nelson at 773-5180."
20040415 War Tax Day of Protests and Actions "See national campaign resources at http://www.endthewar.org/apr15.htm April 15 - Tax Day - Western Mass The Pioneer Valley War Tax Resisters (PVWTR) invite you to their umpteenth annual demonstration against the spending of our tax dollars for military purposes and in favor of funding human needs. Demonstrations will be held on Thursday, April 15 in front of the post offices of Greenfield from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., Brattleboro at 1 p.m., and Amherst (downtown post office) from 2-4 p.m. The theme of the Greenfield demonstration will be Is this liberation for Iraq? We will have large papier mache puppets representing Iraqi mothers mourning their children that have died as a result of U.S. actions. We invite you to come and be one of the Iraqi mothers, to hold a poster, to help us pass out leaflets, or simply to lend your presence and your witness to our message. This year PVWTR is redirecting its resisted war tax dollars to two human needs organizations, the Amherst Survival Center and the Youth Programs of the Franklin County Community Action Commission. Representatives of these organizations will receive the redirected tax dollars and speak at 11:30 a.m. in Greenfield. We encourage supporters to contribute their redirected war tax dollars, even symbolic amounts, or donations, to one or both of these organizations, or to alert us as to the amount and the recipient of their redirected dollars so we can announce it at the demonstration. To participate, please mail your contribution or information to PVWTR, PO Box 223; or call Juanita Nelson at 773-5180."
20040415 "TV and Girls' Real and Imagined LIfe Prospects in Rural India, S. Hadley" "April 15 - Thursday, at 7:30pm, South Hadley, MA - Sally Steindorf - Television and Girls' Real and Imagined Life Prospects in Rural India. In rural north India, once girls become sexually mature, their parents restrict their movement around the village. They are often prohibited from talking to boys outside the family, and going to places, like the bazaar, where they will encounter the male gaze. If parents allow their daughters to earn money, their jobs almost always consist of tasks like sewing, which can be done from the home. Yet, interviews with village girls show that the jobs they most often dream of directly contradict the lives they are living, like work in the police and Army. This paper explores the contradictions between village girls' real and imagined lives, and considers the role of television as a window to viewing and imagining alternate life paths. At 83 College St, (Route 116), South Hadley. Free, and wheelchair accessible. 413 538-2527."
20040415 "UMASS Rally for International Students - Noon, UMASS, Amherst" "* * * IMPORTANT RALLY THIS THURSDAY (4/15) AT NOON * * * PLEASE COME SUPPORT THE 250 UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS-AMHERST INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS WHO ARE RISKING ADMINISTRATIVE WITHDRAWAL FROM THEIR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, LOSS OF LIVELIHOOD, AND EVEN LOSS OF THEIR STUDENT VISAS FOR BRAVELY REFUSING TO PAY A NEW UNILATERALLY-IMPOSED DISCRIMINATORY FEE THAT THE UNIVERSITY INTENDS TO CHARGE ONLY TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. PLEASE JOIN US AT THE NOON RALLY IN SUPPORT OF THESE COURAGEOUS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS. THEY ARE OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COWORKERS, OUR FRIENDS. THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT. ----------------- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4/13/04 Contact: George Liu (Coordinator), Chris Vials (President) Graduate Employee Organization Tel: (413) 545-0705 Fax: (413) 545-1457 We are hungry for justice! Hunger Strike and Rally Against SEVIS Amherst, MA University of Massachusetts students are having a rally against the SEVIS fee this Thursday, April 15, at 12:00 noon in front of the Whitmore Administration Building on the University of Massachusetts-Amherst campus. The rally will immediately follow a 48-hour hunger strike, beginning 10:00am Tuesday, April 13, 2004, in opposition to the discriminatory fee. Hunger strikers will be camped out in front of the Whitmore Administration building during these 48 hours. About 250 international students have been withholding the newly imposed $65 international student fee which is charged to fund the SEVIS system, a surveillance system for international students. Now they are facing the threat of administrative withdraw after the April 20 deadline. The University, in other words, is threatening to withdraw approximately one fourth of its international grad employees for refusing to pay this fee. The due date for the university bill was March 11. In the first week of April, the 250 students who didnt pay the $65 fee received a warning that they would be administratively withdrawn if they failed to pay by April 20. The whole campus is outraged, first by the discriminatory fee, then by the indifference of the administration towards the protest of students and faculty alike. While urging the students to follow proper democratic channels in their protest, the administration has made no effort to consult the student body or faculty about the implementation of the fee. Individual departments have also sent memos to the Chancellor to protest the discriminatory fee imposed on their internationals students, and urged Chancellor Lombardi to find an alternative method of funding the International Programs Office (IPO). Withholders argue that UMass is passing the whole cost of an unethical surveillance onto the group who is being watched. They also see it as discriminatory to single out a group and charge them a fee based on their national origin. International students help the university to succeed: academically by teaching and researching, financially by paying out-of-state tuition and fees, and culturally by bringing diversity to campus. Since the IPO is such an important section of the university, they argue, it is absurd that the university administration doesnt fund office out of its general operations budget. The impact of the discriminatory fee is far reaching. It not only will destroy the diversity that UMass has long prided by keeping international students away -- applications at UMass are already down 40 percent compared to last year, according to Frank Hugus, director of international programs -- but it also conveys a very negative message to its alumni, some of whom have remarked that they will never donate money to UMass unless this discriminatory fee is repealed. ---- PLEASE COME TO THE RALLY -- THURSDAY, 4/15, NOON AT THE WHITMORE ADMINSTRATION BUILDING. ALSO ..... we urge you and ALL of your friends--locally, nationally, and internationally-- to continue to call or email UMass-Amherst Chancellor John Lombardi (413-545-2211, lombardi@umass.edu) and express your concern about how the University treats its international student population. PLEASE FORWARD THIS EMAIL WIDELY. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION go to www.geouaw.org"
20040414 "BU Bioterrorism Lab Meeting, Roxbury, MA" "WHAT: Campaign Meeting for the Stop the BU Bioterrorism Lab Campaign WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 2004, 6-8:30 PM WHERE: Grant Manor Apartments Community Room, 1820 Washington St, Roxbury (enter the community room from a door on the right side of the building) WHO: Everyone who opposes the lab WHY: Updates on the campaign, planning for the public hearing, next steps ========================================= Join the ACE email list for the Stop the BU Bioterrorism Lab Campaign. For more information about the campaign visit ACE at http://www.ace-ej.org "
20040414 "BU Bioterrorism Lab Meeting, Roxbury, MA" "WHAT: Campaign Meeting for the Stop the BU Bioterrorism Lab Campaign WHEN: Wednesday, April 14, 2004, 6-8:30 PM WHERE: Grant Manor Apartments Community Room, 1820 Washington St, Roxbury (enter the community room from a door on the right side of the building) WHO: Everyone who opposes the lab WHY: Updates on the campaign, planning for the public hearing, next steps ========================================= Join the ACE email list for the Stop the BU Bioterrorism Lab Campaign. For more information about the campaign visit ACE at http://www.ace-ej.org "
20040414 "Film: Truth and LIes in War on Terror - April 14-15 - Orange, Wendell, MA" "Breaking The Silence: Truth and Lies in the War on Terror Orange Wednesday April 14 7 PM Wendell Thursday April 15 7 PM ORANGE-----WHEELER LIBRARY WENDELL---SENIOR CENTER Award-winning journalist John Pilger investigates the discrepancies between American and British claims for the war on terror and the facts on the ground as he finds them in Afghanistan and Washington, D.C. While President Bush refers to the US attacks on Afghanistan and Iraq as two great victories, Pilger asks the question-victories over whom and for what purpose. Pilger describes Afghanistan as a country more devastated than anything I have seen since Pol Pots Cambodia. He finds that Al-Qaida has not been defeated and that the Taliban is re-emerging. and of the victory in Iraq, he asks, Is this Bushs Vietnam? 51 minutes This is a documentary video series organized by the Wendell Roots and Branches Affinity Group and the North Quabbin Women in Black. We want to bring to our communities broader and alternative perspectives on U.S. national and foreign policy with the conviction our democracy is dependent on an informed public. Discussion will follow For information: Wendell-978-544-8457 Orange/ Athol: 978-249-9400"
20040414 Indigenous Peoples and Biocolonialism "April 14, ""Indigenous Peoples and Biocolonialism: Genetics and Justice in the 21st Century"" Wednesday, 7pm at the Gamble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College Debra Harry, Director, Indigenous People_s Council on Biocolonialism (IPCB) and member of the Indigenous Women_s Environmental Network. Co-Author of ""Indigenous Peoples, Genes, and Genetics"" and ""Life, Lineage, and Sustenance: Indigenous Peoples and Genetic Engineering."" Harry and the IPCB are recognized as insightful and eloquent voices articulating the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples on the recent developments in biotechnology in human genetics, agriculture, and biodiversity research. Debra Harry will discuss her work and screen the new film ""The Leech and the Earthworm,"" which she has produced with the independent film company, Yeast Directions. In this film, Indigenous Peoples from New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Vanuatu, British Columbia, South Africa, California, and Nevada express their views on issues such as the Human Genome Diversity Project, Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights, and the role of corporate globalization in promoting the patenting of life forms. The film also identifies living alternatives to what many Indigenous Peoples see as an emergent ""globalized monoculture."" This series is made possible by Mount Holyoke College Women_s Studies, office of the Dean of Faculty, the Purington Fund, the Center for the Environment, and the Earth and Environment Department. For more info, Giovanna Di Chiro, 413/538-2055"
20040414 "Indigenous Peoples and Biocolonialism, Mt. Holyoke College" "April 14, ""Indigenous Peoples and Biocolonialism: Genetics and Justice in the 21st Century"" Wednesday, 7pm at the Gamble Auditorium, Mount Holyoke College Debra Harry, Director, Indigenous People_s Council on Biocolonialism (IPCB) and member of the Indigenous Women_s Environmental Network. Co-Author of ""Indigenous Peoples, Genes, and Genetics"" and ""Life, Lineage, and Sustenance: Indigenous Peoples and Genetic Engineering."" Harry and the IPCB are recognized as insightful and eloquent voices articulating the perspectives of Indigenous Peoples on the recent developments in biotechnology in human genetics, agriculture, and biodiversity research. Debra Harry will discuss her work and screen the new film ""The Leech and the Earthworm,"" which she has produced with the independent film company, Yeast Directions. In this film, Indigenous Peoples from New Zealand, Australia, Tonga, Vanuatu, British Columbia, South Africa, California, and Nevada express their views on issues such as the Human Genome Diversity Project, Indigenous knowledge and intellectual property rights, and the role of corporate globalization in promoting the patenting of life forms. The film also identifies living alternatives to what many Indigenous Peoples see as an emergent ""globalized monoculture."" This series is made possible by Mount Holyoke College Women_s Studies, office of the Dean of Faculty, the Purington Fund, the Center for the Environment, and the Earth and Environment Department. For more info, Giovanna Di Chiro, 413/538-2055"
20040414 Life and Debt "April 14 - ""Life and Debt,"" Shelburne Falls 7pm at the Arms Library. This 2001 film, featuring a dynamic Reggae soundtrack and searing text by Jamaica Kincaid, portrays the relationship between Jamaican poverty and the practices of the World Bank and the IMF while driving home the devastating consequences of neoliberal globalization. This scathing film is an unapologetic look at the ""new world order"" from the point of view of Jamaican workers and farmers, as well as government and policy officials. Provides the background to understanding the protests in Seattle, Cancun and Miami and why it is imperative that globalization represent the needs of the people not the needs of multi-national corporations. Discussion with expert guests will follow the showing. Free and everyone is welcome; refreshments will be served. (413) 625-9543"
20040413 "Up-Land Alliance Meeting, Greenfield, MA" "April 13 - Second meeting of the Up-LAND Alliance Inviting a wonderfully diverse group of neighbors, upstairs at Green Fields Market on Wednesday at 5:30. Friends at schools, real estate offices, barber shops, hair dressers, breweries, outdoor outfitters, apple orchards, factories, banks, town halls, dance halls, yoga studios, hospitals, gas stations, homeless shelters, restaurants, fire departments and police departments ... ALL are needed in a new Up-LAND Alliance, holding up our love for this land and one another, and putting the brakes on an uppity ""Up-Rate"" at the Vermont Yankee reactor in Vernon."