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Alert #185 November 11, 2008
IVAW had gone through all the proper procedures, writing weeks before the debate to ask the CBS moderator to ask questions regarding Veterans Benefits. But they never heard a word back, and the decision was made to engage in nonviolent civil disobedience. The night of the debate, several hundred people joined IVAW and the Long Island Alliance for Peace Alternative at a rally outside Hofstra University. In the spirit of nonviolence, the vets marched to the entrance of the university to demand entry to the debate. They were met by about a squadron of more than 50 police in riot gear including about eight on horseback. Yesterday, the Hempstead Fifteen were arraigned in court. About 100 people were there to support them. Many of us expected a simple dismissal. The judge, however, not only upheld the charges, but in a highly unusual procedure, refused to set court dates for more than two vets at a time. Supporters will need to travel to Hempstead at least seven times to see justice done. Adam Kokesh goes to trial tomorrow (Wednesday) at 9:00 am. The rest of the dates begin in December and end in early January. In your five minutes for peace this week, support our troops.
As always, thanks for all you do. Cheryl Wertz Peace Action of New York State info@panys.org |
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November 16, 4:00 - 8:00 pm
SYRACUSE. Pensabene’s “Casa Grande”, 135 State Fair Blvd. 
PEACE ACTION CENTRAL NEW YORK'S 20TH ANNUAL PEACE AWARDS DINNER Keynote Speaker: Frida Berrigan Lifetime Peace Activist Award: Jerry Berrigan Peace Awards:
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 7:30 pmBAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN. Union CHurch Parish House, 81O1 Ridge Blvd. (R train to 86th Street - 2 Blocks to Ridge Blvd.) NEW YORK SAVE THE GUARD Speakers:
Tuesday, November 11, 7:30 pm BROOKLYN. Park Slope United Methodist Church, 6th Avenue and 8th Street SEPARATE IS NEVER EQUAL: STORIES OF APARTHEID FROM SOUTH AFRICA TO PALESTINE. With Rev. Eddie Makue (General Secretary of the South African Council of Churches) and Diana Buttu (attorney and former legal advisor to the PLO). Find out how you can help end Israel's apartheid policies toward Palestinians. Sponsored by the PSUMC Social Action Committee and Brooklyn For Peace (Israel-Palestine Committee). For more information, contact (718) 624-5921 or www.brooklynpeace.org. 
Tuesday, November 11, 7:00 pmGREENWICH VILLAGE, NYC. Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South STOP ENDLESS WARS FOR EMPIRE! A VETERAN’S DAY EVENING OF CONSCIENCE: Speakers will include Scott Ritter, former US weapons inspector and author of “Waging Peace: The Art of War for the Antiwar Movement”, Larry Everest, writer for Revolution newspaper and author of “Oil, Power and Empire: Iraq and the U.S. Agenda”, Jeremy Scahill, correspondent for Democracy Now and author of “Blackwater: The Rise of the World’s Most Powerful Mercenary Army” and Elaine Brower, military family member and leader of The World Can’t Wait. People in this country must be challenged, morally and politically, to end U.S. aggression, and intervention – no matter who is elected. Courage to change the political landscape rests only with the people. Tickets: $10 / $5 students/low-income / $50 sustainers Wednesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 pm MANHASSET, L.I. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock ,48 Shelter Rock Road UPRISING: AN UNAUTHORIZED TOUR OF THE POPULIST REVOLT SCARING WALL STREET AND WASHINGTON With David Sirota, political journalist, activist, columnist and New York Times bestselling author widely known for his tenacious focus on working class economic issues that are often ignored by America’s political elites. For more information contact the LI Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives, 516-741-4360. Hosted by the LI Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives and The UUCSR Shelter Rock Forum Co-Sponsors: Great Neck SANE/Peace Action, Code Pink LI, LI Veterans for Peace, Pax Christi LI, and the Social Justice Committee of UUCSR. Admission $5. Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:00 pm 
BAYSIDE, QUEENS. Sacred Heart Church, JOBO Center, 215-35 38th Avenue, 215th Place entrance. AN EVENING WITH FATHER DAN BERRIGAN: THE PRIEST, THE POET, THE PEACE ACTIVIST. Father Daniel Berrigan, 87, has been a peace activist for decades: from the struggle for desegregation, to the fight against poverty, to opposition to U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war and now the Iraq war, to the anti-nuclear proliferation movement, and to his support for people living with HIV/AIDS. Together with his brother he became a nationally and internationally recognized figure for his acts of nonviolent civil disobedience. The “Justice Series” encourages a greater understanding of the rich tradition of Catholic Social Teaching and celebrates individuals, like Fr. Berrigan, who have lived lives promoting peace and fighting injustice. Presented by the Sacred Heart Justice and Peace Committee. Free event. All are welcome. Further information: 917-670-8140 or justiceandpeace@earthlink.net 
Thursday, November 13, 8:00 pmUPPER WEST SIDE, NYC. Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway NOBEL PEACE PRIZE NOMINEE JOHN DEAR, S.J.: ONE MAN’S STRUGGLE FOR A NONVIOLENT WORLD. Rev. John Dear S.J. is a Jesuit Priest, Peace Activist, Organizer, Lecturer, Retreat Leader, and Author/Editor of 20 books on Peace and Nonviolence. Archbishop Desmond Tutu has nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize. Event is free and open to the public. John Dear is coming to Union Theological Seminary as a part of a book tour for his newly released autobiography, A Persistent Peace: One Man's Struggle for a Nonviolent World. He will speak about his life of faith, activism, nonviolent direct action against U.S. militarism, and how he perceives Christianity's role in the world today in light of current U.S. foreign policy. For more information contact Jeremy Ian Kirk at 917-544-8339. Saturday, November 15, 5:45 - 8:00 pm STATEN ISLAND. The Staten Island Museum, 75 Stuyvesant Place, St. George. PEACE ACTION OF STATEN ISLAND: MONTHLY MEETING. Agenda: Post-Election Strategy Discussion. Accessible to all public transportation. 
Saturday, November 15, 8:30 pmUPPER WEST SIDE, NYC. American Museum of Natural History, Central Park West at 79th. SCREENING OF “BODY OF WAR” Part of the Margaret Mead Film Festival. After the film, there will be a discussion with directors Phil Donahue and Ellen Spiro and Jose Vasquez of Iraq Veterans Against the War. For more information, call 212-769-5305 or visit amnh.org/programs/mead/2008/. Sunday, November 16, 1:30 – 4:00 pm BROOKLYN HEIGHTS. Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims, 75 Hicks St.(at Orange St.) 7TH ANNUAL DIALOGUE PROJECT INTERFAITH TEACH-IN Join clergy and lay people from around the city to share food, curiosity, and talk about each other’s faith, traditions and cultures. The topic this year: “The Family of Humankind – How our texts, histories and traditions understand Anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and Racism.” With keynote speakers Rev. David Fisher (Plymouth Church of the Pilgrims); Imam Khaled Latif (Islamic Center at NYU); Rabbi Justus Baird (Center for Multi-faith Education at Auburn Theological Seminary). Admission free, refreshments served. Free childcare available. Thursday, November 18. Refreshments 7:30 pm, Meeting 8:00 pm GREAT NECK. Great Neck Library, 159 Bayview Ave. at Grist Mill Lane. 
"THE TYRANNY OF OIL" - ANTONIA JUHASZ"A timely, blistering critique...white hot ... Explosive fuel for the raging debate on oil prices" -Kirkus Reviews. In a a chilling expose, the latest book from author-activist Antonia Juhasz pulls back the curtain on the world's most powerful and secretive industry. Why do oil prices rise and fall so quickly? How much oil is left and how will "Big Oil" get it? What is the cost to our economy, environment and foreign policy? What we must do to stop it? For information and directions: 516-487-3786. 
Thursday, November 20, 7:00 pmFORT GREENE, BROOKLYN. Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church, 85 South Oxford Avenue, near DeKalb Ave. IRAN & THE UNITED STATES: CONFRONTATION OR DIPLOMACY? WITH ERVAND ABRAHAMIAN. Presented by Fort Greene Peace. Ervand Abrahmian is a Distinguished Professor of History at Baruch College, author and expert on Iran. He is the author of “Iran between Two Revolutions,” “The Iranian Mojahedin,” “Khomeinism,” “Tortured Confessions: Prisons and Public Recantations in Iran,” and most recently “A History of Modern Iran.” Light refreshments will be served. Free admission--Donations accepted. For more information see www.fortgreenepeace.ne1.net or call (347) 243-4646. Sunday, November 23, 9:30am – 5:00 pm PARK AVENUE NYC. Central Synagogue, 123 East 55th Street, between Park and Lexington. JEWS UNITING TO END THE WAR AND HEAL AMERICA: ORGANIZING FOR ACTION. 
Yesterday America decided, but what happens next? Join hundreds of domestic and international policy,
human and civil rights, peace and Jewish community experts and activists from across the nation for a
daylong call to conscience and strategy session focused moving the incoming Presidential Administration
to end the war in Iraq, attend to pressing domestic issues and shift to a saner foreign policy.
Sponsored by The Shalom Center, Workmen's Circle/Arbeter Ring and
 Jewish Currents. Confirmed speakers include Congressman Jerrold Nadler
, D-NY; Michael Ratner
, Center for Constitutional Rights; Amy Goodman, Democracy Now!;
Leslie Cagan, United for Peace and Justice; Honorable Elizabeth Holtzman
, former Congresswoman; Rabbi David Saperstein, Religious Action Center;
Sammie Moshenberg, National Council of Jewish Women; Rabbi Peter Knobel
, Central Conference of American Rabbis; Rabbi Rachel Kahn-Troster,
Rabbis for Human Rights-North America; Diane Balser, Brit Tzedek V’Shalom;
Jeremy Ben Ami, JStreet; and many more!
(Complete list of speakers and strategy sessions at:
www.circle.org/jewsuniting.
Registration $36-72/Sliding Scale; $18/Low-Income No one turned away for lack of funds
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Wednesday, November 12, 7:00 pm SYRACUSE. ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Avenue ORGANIZING FOR PEACE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE AFTER THE ELECTION. Voting is just the beginning. The Dems were given a mandate for the militarism they promised: 90,000 more soldiers and marines for the armed forces to occupy the Middle East, more hikes in military spending, partial (not full) withdrawal from Iraq (same war, new tactics), escalation in Afghanistan, expanding the war into Pakistan, new "bunker buster" tactical nukes, nuclear threats ("nothing is off the table") against Iran, continuation of the Patriot Act, continuation of Plan Columbia, support for Israel's expansionist colonization of Palestinian lands, Africom, threats against leftish Latin American countries, ... Sponsored by the Syracuse Peace Council Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 pm NEW PALTZ. Lecture Center room 102, SUNY New Paltz. SCREENING OF “OCCUPATION 101” A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. There will be no charge, and community members are welcome. Sponsored by the Muslim Students' Association of SUNY New Paltz. For more information contact: yasmin3566@gmail.com. Thursday, Nov. 13th, 6:00 pm MAHOPAC. Mahopac Public Library THE FIRST ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY WOMEN OF WORTH AWARDS. Honoring women who are accomplished on many levels, to include personal, professional and spiritual. Hosted by the National Organization for Women. Honoring Lynne Echardt, Susan Spear, Margaret Yonco Haines, Jennifer Maher and Margaret Flannery. There is donation of $20.00 at the door. For more information contact Putnam NOW. Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:15 pm PURCHASE. Manhattanville College, Brownson Hall 8 (lower level). UNDERSTANDING THE CURRECT FINANCIAL CRISIS: HOW WILL IF AFFECT YOU? WITH PROFESSOR GHASSAN KARAM Prof. Karam is an Economics Professor at Pace University, Pleasantville, NY. Sponsored by the Connie Hogarth Center for Social Action For more information contact (914) 323-7156. Saturday, November 15, 2:00 pm BUFFALO. Pilgrim St. Luke Church, 335 Richmond Avenue. PEACE FAIR Use your Purchase Power & Support Local, Progressive Organizations. For more information contact the Western NY Peace Center at 716-894-2013. Saturday, November 15, 8:00pm Riverspace, Nyack, NY BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FELLOWSHIP OF RECONCILLIATION FEATURING SINGER/SONGWRITER AND HARPIST GILLIAN GRASSIE AND HER BAND. Tickets: $15 / $10 student / $25 premium seating – Premium seating includes a pre-concert meeting with Gillian and a post-show reception at Hudson House. Tickets may be purchased online, at the box office, or by calling: 845-348-1880. For more info: www.riverspace.org/music; or call Fellowship of Reconciliation, 845-358-4601, x29; Edward Mooney, 914-403-3290. Sunday, November 16, 4-8 pm SYRACUSE. Pensabene’s “Casa Grande”, 135 State Fair Blvd. 20TH PACNY ANNUAL PEACE AWARD DINNER. See Featured Events above. Monday, November 17, 7-9:00pm Network of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue MIGRANT WORKERS AND THE LAW Caroline Kim is active with the Detainment Task Force from Syracuse. She will speak about recent arrests of migrants, racial profiling by ICE, border patrol and local law enforcement, bail, court, family accompaniment and other issues related to the aggressive efforts to deport migrant workers. Hosted by the Latin American Solidarity Committee of the Western NY Peace Center. For more information call 716-894-2013. Monday, November 17, 7:00 - 9:00 pm BUFFALO. Network of Religious Communities, 1272 Delaware Avenue LASC NOVEMBER COFFEEHOUSE. With Carolina Kim on “Defense of Undocumented Immigrants” Saturday, November 22. NANUET. Corner of Route 59 and Middletown Road 6TH ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PEACE VIGILS. For six long years, we never give up. We persistently carry out our vigils every Saturday in a peaceful manner to promote the message “End the War NOW! Bring Troops Home NOW!” Bring your family and your friends to join this special peace vigil to commemorate the unbeaten human spirit for peace! (Please make sure that you park either at the Macy mall or at the following designated parking area authorized by the manager of the Rockland Plaza: In the rear parking area off Middletown Road (at the North end of Middletown Road along the trees, far away from the Dog House Restaurant) (vicinity of annual Christmas tree sales area) away from the customer parking area.) Sunday, November 23, 2:00 pm ALBANY. Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary, College of Saint Rose, 959 Madison Avenue. 
GHAITH AL-OMARI SPEAKING ON THE ISRAEL-PALESTINE CONFLICT: A TURNING POINT.
Moderated by Rabbi Debora S. Gordon of Congregation Berith Sholom. With new leadership
in the United States, Israel and Palestine, what will be the new challenges and opportunities for
achieving peace? Ghaith al-Omari is Policy Director at the American Task Force for
Palestine and Senior Fellow at the New America Foundation. He was advisor to Arafat and Abbas, participated
in the Camp David and Taba negotiations, and was the lead drafter for the Palestinians of the Geneva
Initiative. A graduate of Georgetown and Oxford, he taught international law in Jordan and was active
in human rights advocacy there. He will address Palestinian perspectives on the Israel-Palestine
conflict. Admission is free; donations appreciated. Presented by Capital District Chapter
of Brit Tzedek v’Shalom, Sidney and Beatrice Albert Interfaith Lecture Series Board,
The Interfaith Alliance of New York State, Commission on Peace & Justice of the Roman Catholic
Diocese of Albany. For further information: Jack Alexander 674-8582
Sunday, Nov. 23, 2:00 – 3:00 pmROCHESTER. Sacred Heart Cathedral, 287 Flower City Parkway PRESENTE! A PRAYER VIGIL COMMEMORATING THE JESUIT MARTYERS AND IN SOLIDARITY WITH SOA WATCH 2008. Sponsored by Pax Christi Rochester. SOA/WHINSEC at Fort Benning, GA trains security personnel from Latin American countries. SOA graduates are responsible for some of the worst human rights abuses including torture and assassination committed in their home countries. SOA Watch is a nonviolent movement which works through protest, legislative and media work to close the SOA/WHINSEC. For more information: Vivian Rightmyer 293-3299 
Sunday, November 23, 2:00 PM ROCHESTER. Third Presbyterian Church, 4 Meigs Street, SCREENING OF “SHAPE OF THE FUTURE” Part of the Salaam-Shalom Film series. Four films that present some of the human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Shape of the Future is a documentary that explores what an eventual Palestinian-Israel peace settlement might look like. It examines the aspirations of both Israelis and Palestinians and demonstrates the possibility of a lasting, mutually satisfactory peace. Free of charge (donations accepted) Saturday, December 6th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm WHITE PLAINS. Asbury Hall, Memorial United Methodist Church, 250 Bryant Avenue WESPAC FAIR TRADE FESTIVAL Crafts from a women’s collective in Guatemala, Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate and olive oil, Native American hand woven cotton and wool clothing and silver jewelry, Siwok crafts from Argentina, Embroidered cushion covers and accessories, Signed Ralph Fasanella prints, Handmade crafts from Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda & Ethiopia, Locally-made jewelry, Palestinian Children’s Art Exhibit and Silent Auction, Jewelry, toys and crafts from Mexico, Silk Scarves from India designed by local artist. Admission is $1 and all are welcome. Lunch and homemade baked goods will be available for sale as well. Saturday, December 6, 1:00 – 3:00 pm BUFFALO. WNY Peace Center, 2123 Bailey (Corner of Bailey & Genesee.) 4th QUARTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND HOLIDAY POTLUCK. Sunday, December 7, 2:00 pm ROCHESTER. Temple B'rith Kodesh, 2131 Elmwood Avenue SCREENING OF “KNOWLEDGE IS THE BEGINNING” 
Part of the Salaam-Shalom Film series. Four films that present some of
the human dimensions of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Knowledge is
the Beginning is the story of the West-Eastern Divan Orchestra,
set up by Daniel Barenboim, where young Arabs and Jews perform
and live side by side. It is a film about what music can do; the way it can transcend
cultural barriers, bring people together, defeat prejudice and overcome religious and
political differences. Yo-Yo Ma helped too, and he appears
in several scenes. Free of charge (donations accepted)
Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm 
Sunday, November 16REIMAGINING A PEACEFUL US FOREIGN POLICY: COALITION FOR PEACE ACTION’S 29TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE AND INTERFAITH SERVICE FOR PEACE. 11:00 am: Interfaith Service: William Street just off Washington Road (Route 571) 1:30 pm: Conference: Dodds Auditorium in Robertson Hall Woodrow Wilson School), Washington Road (Route 571) and Prospect Street. Our topic this year is Re-Imagining a Peaceful US Foreign Policy, and as always, we have a terrific group of experts who will speak to that topic. IMAM HAMAD CHEBLI, long-time spiritual leader of the Islamic Society of Central Jersey , will lead our interfaith service. CONFIRMED PRESENTERS for the afternoon conference include:
Friday - Sunday, December 12 -14CHICAGO UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY Join hundreds of members of United for Peace and Justice from around the country in answering some of the most pressing post-election questions for the peace movement. Where do we go from here? What will the peace movement look like and how can we be effective in the new administration? Click here for registration information or details. Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php. |