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July 28, 2009
Next week, in the days surrounding Thursday, August 6th and Sunday, August 9th, people all across the country will be remembering the sixty-fourth anniversary of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The Featured Events calendar below lists a dozen such commemorative events in New York State - vigils, marches, gatherings, activities, theatre, meetings, and talks by knowledgeable and inspiring speakers. Please plan ahead now, mark your calendar, tell your friends and neighbors, and go together to one or more of these events. In peace,
Peace Action of New York State
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Saturday, August 1. 1:30 p.m. March, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Silent Vigil
BAY RIDGE. Assemble on 4th Avenue between 96th and 97th Streets, march to 4th Avenue and Shore Road (one block after 101th Street). HIROSHIMA DAY COMMEMORATION We will be carrying one banner that reads “Abolish Nuclear Weapons.” Please wear black/somber clothing. We will also distribute cranes and literature on the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty. Sponsored by Bay Ridge Peace Action. Thursday, August 6. PANYS HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI COMMEMORATIVE FESTIVAL 
PART ONE: EAST HARLEM. Central Park's Harlem Meer, 110th Street near Lenox Ave. 10:00 a.m., Paper Crane Making 11:00-11:30 a.m., Launching Ceremony with Live Poetry and Musical Performances PAPER CRANE MAKING AND LAUNCHING CEREMONY In the first part of our festival, work with camp students on paper crane making. Personalize your cranes with messages for peace and then float them on the serene Harlem Meer in a ceremony with live poetry and musical performances. Admission free. PART TWO: UNION SQUARE AREA The Meeting House at Friends Seminary, 15 Rutherford Place (between Second and Third Aves and 15th and 16th Sts.) 
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.SPECIAL THEATRICAL READING OF CHIORI MIYAGAWA’S “I HAVE BEEN TO HIROSHIMA MON AMOUR” TALKBACK SESSION WITH PLAYWRIGHT AND DIRECTOR AFTER PERFORMANCE In the second part of our festival we will host a live reading of Chiori Miyagawa's renowned play I Have Been to Hiroshima Mon Amour, in which a French actress has a 24-hour affair with a Japanese architect. Remember Hiroshima by watching three actors in their rendition of this extremely moving piece directed by Jean Wagner. For more information on I Have Been to Hiroshima Mon Amour, please visit www.hiroshimaproject.org. I Have Been to Hiroshima Mon Amour was produced by Voice&Vision and Crossing Jamaica Avenue and premiered at Ohio Theater in May 2009, directed by Jean Wagner. Thursday, August 6, 7:00 p.m. MANHASSETT. Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock, 48 Shelter Rock Road. 64TH COMMEMORATION OF HIROSHIMA: NO NUKES, NO WARS, WORK FOR PEACE. 
Hosted by Great Neck SANE/Peace Action and the Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives.
Speakers include William Hartung (Director, Arms and Security Initiative, New America Foundation),
Hon. Michelle Schimel (NY State Assemblywoman);
Event will also include music by Willow and peace cranes by Neighborhood Children’s Peace Committee.
Event co-chairs Hon. Jon Kaiman, (Supervisor, Town of North Hempstead) and Stan Romaine (Chair,
Great Neck SANE/Peace Action). For more information call 516-487-3786 or 516-741-4360.
Rabbi Lee Friedlander (Reconstructionist Synagogue, Manhasset); Habib Ahmed (President, Long Island Islamic Center); Reverend Mark Lukens (Interfaith Peace Alliance, Long Island); Mary Beth Moore, S.C. (Co-Chair,Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives.) 
Thursday, August 6, 7:30 p.m.BAY RIDGE. The Soul Café at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 7420 4th Avenue at 74th Street SCREENING OF “THE DAY AFTER” This stirring made-for-TV movie depicts the aftermath of nuclear disaster as it follows the lives of a handful of residents of Lawrence, Kansas including a professor (John Lithgow), a doctor (Jason Robards), a young woman (Lori Lethin) and a college student (Steve Guttenberg). Tension rises as radiation levels increase and Americans must find ways to survive against all odds -- physically, mentally and emotionally. Sunday, August 9, 11:00 a.m. STATEN ISLAND. Unitarian Church of S.I., 312 Fillmore Street at Clinton, near Snug Harbor. SACHIKO MASUAKA: HIROSHIMA A-BOMB SURVIVOR On August 6, 1945, 18-year old Sachiko Masuoka was standing on the grounds of her school in Hiroshima. "Hearing the sound of an airplane, I looked up in the sky and a contrail came into my sight. Then it flashed, and my cheek felt something hot." Ms. Masuoka, a survivor of the Hiroshima A-Bomb, will tell her story through a translator, Dr. Yuki Miyamoto, an assistant professor of Religious Studies at De Paul University. Dr. Miyamoto has written extensively about the memories of the A-Bomb survivors and about nuclear abolition. The speaker has been arranged by the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum www.pcf.city.hiroshima.jp/ and will include a photographic exhibit provided by the museum. Everyone welcome. Co-sponsored by Peace Action of Staten Island www.panys.org/SI and the Unitarian Church Social Action Committee www.uucsi.org. Info: 718-989-7881. Sunday, August 9, 2:45 p.m. WEST VILLAGE. St. Joseph’s Parish House, 371 Sixth Avenue HIROSHIMA NAGASAKI MEMORIAL On Sunday, August 9th, the 64th anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki, Japan, we will gather to commemorate the tragedy of nuclear weaponry and pray for its abolition. We plan to watch the new DVD from the Nuclear Peace Age Foundation, "U.S. Leadership for a Nuclear Weapons-Free World," and then engage in discussion facilitated by Cheryl Wertz of Peace Action New York State and Sr. Mary Beth Moore of Pax Christi Long Island and the Long Island Alliance for Peaceful Alternatives. Following that, we will process around Washington Square Park and end with a prayer in Fr. Demo Square near St. Joseph's. This event is free. Light refreshments will be available. Monday, August 3, 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. HOOSICK Hoosick Street between 9th and 10th Street, South Side HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI VIGIL Wednesday, August 5, 12 noon ALBANY. West Capital Park VIGIL WITH HIROSHIMA BANNERS Also petitioning with the nuclear disarmament petition. Wednesday, August 5, 4:50 – 5:30 p.m. SCHODACK. Schodack Plaza, corner of Schuurman Road and Routes 9 and 20 VIGIL WITH HIROSHIMA BANNERS Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. AVON. Avon Traffic Circle, Routes 5 and 20. ANNUAL HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Sponsored by Genesee Valley Citizens for Peace. Wednesday, August 5, 7:30 p.m. SYRACUSE. Emerson Museum of Art, 401 Harrison Street, INTERFAITH GATHERING FOR PEACE, FLOATING LANTERNS FOR PEACE CEREMONY. Thursday, August 6, 7:00 a.m. BINGHAMTON. First Congregational Church, corner of Front and Main St. BROOME COUNTY PEACE ACTION'S ANNUAL HIROSHIMA DAY BREAKFAST The morning of reflection will begin with children singing and dancing with hope, joy and optimism. Madison Terboss, a 12 year old amazing talent and her friends will bring smiles to all of us (as they did last year at Peace Park). Helena Garan, a Peace Action member who recently returned from the Peace Parks in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and the completion of an 800-mile pilgrimage to Shinto Shrines, will relate her journey. Shortly after 8AM, near the time of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima, we will gather outside to sound the large church bell throughout Binghamton. Then, folks can walk along the river or drive to the lovely setting at the confluence of our two rivers — a place we have come to know as Peace Park. There will be a free-will offering for breakfast. Please help us know how many to prepare for by calling Pat Donohue at 722-0549. Thursday, August 6, Noon. SYRACUSE. Downtown procession to gathering at COlumbus Circle. HIROSHIMA MEMORIAL PROCESSION AND GATHERING There will be three speakers, including Jerry Lotierzo. Friday, August 7, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon SCHENECTADY. corner of Jay and Liberty Streets, near the Post Office VIGIL WITH HIROSHIMA BANNERS Friday, August 7, 6:45 walk, 8:30 program GRAFTON. Walk from Grafton Town Square to the Peace Pagoda 64TH COMMEMORIATION CEREMONY OF HIROSHIMA-NAGASAKI. The total walk distance is 4.3 miles. It will be followed by a Program of Peace at the Peace Pagoda. Saturday, August 8, 12 noon SARATOGA SPRINGS. Broadway Post Office. VIGIL WITH HIROSHIMA BANNERS Sunday, August 9, 5:00pm SCHENECTADY. Central Park HIROSHIMA/NAGASAKI MEMORIAL EVENT Tuesday, July 28, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. GREENWICH VILLAGE. Judson Memorial Church, 239 Thompson Street Doris Shaffer Memorial Lecture Series Presents: PRACTICAL STEPS TO PEACE AND JUSTICE IN THE MIDDLE EAST  Join Peace Action New York State in an unbiased discussion of the current Israeli-Palestinian
conflict. Speakers will address non-violent resolutions, challenge our
personal biases, and promote diplomatic relations. Speakers:
Issam Aburaya, Palestinian Israeli citizen and Assistant Professor
at the Religious Studies Department, Seton Hall University;
$10 suggested donation, no one will be turned away. *By subway from
the 8th street/NYU R and W stop, the West 4th street A, C, E, F, and
V stop or the Christopher Street/Sheridan Square 1 and 2 stop.
For more information, call Laura at 646-723-1749.
Co-Sponsors: Inter Religious Federation for World Peace, Brooklyn For Peace, New York City
United for Peace and Justice, The Dialogue Project, Brit Tzedek v'Shalom (Jewish Alliance
for Justice and Peace, Same Difference Interfaith Alliance.
Co-hosted by Peace Action Fund of New York State (646-723-1749)
www.PANYS.org and The Nation Institute
(212-822-0250) www.thenationinstitute.org.
Click for pdf flier.
Daniel Fleshler, Author of Transforming America's Israel Lobby (Potomac Books), Board Member of Americans for Peace Now and Advisory Council; David Wildman, Executive Secretary, Human Rights & Racial Justice, General Board of Ministries, United Methodist Church. Sunday, August 2, 11:00 a.m. STATEN ISLAND. Unitarian Church of S.I., 312 Fillmore Street at Clinton, 1 block east of Snug Harbor. WHAT'S IT LIKE BEING MUSLIM ON STATEN ISLAND? Speaker: Hesham El-Meligy, a New Springville resident and Muslim community activist, works with the Building Bridges Coalition, a Staten Island interfaith multi-ethnic social group. Last September, he helped organize its 2008 Interfaith Walk to promote respect and understanding across our diverse communities. He studied for four years at the Cairo University in Egypt. He will speak on the challenges facing the Staten Island’s diverse Muslim community. Everyone welcome. Co-sponsored by Peace Action of Staten Island www.panys.org/SI and the Unitarian Church Social Action Committee www.uucsi.org. Info: 718-989-7881. 
Monday, August 3, 6:30 p.m.MIDTOWN WEST. Cupcake Café, 545 9th Avenue, between 40th and 41st Streets FAHMIDAN/UNDERSTANDING – SUMMER FILM FESTIVAL ON IRAN. SCREENING: “THE CIRCLE” “Fahmidan” or “understanding” in Farsi is a four week film festival on life in Iran and images of Iranian culture and conflict. “The Circle” connects the lives of three separate women trying to survive under a fundamentalist Iranian regime. Tuesday, August 11 HARLEM. Harlem American Legion Post SEPTEMBER 11TH FAMILIES FOR PEACEFUL TOMORROW FUNDRAISER JAM SESSION Would anybody a thunk it? A Peaceful Tomorrows fundraiser jam session at an American Legion post? But then again - this is no ordinary American Legion post - it's in a brownstone in Harlem and European tourists and jazz enthusiasts seek it out. (Reviews on the internet say things like "You know how purely kickass margaritas taste when sipped on a beach in Mexico? This, is like that." ) PT's own Ken (Mambo King) Williams (and denizen of the Post) has just notified me that the Legion Commander has agreed to let us have two floors of the Legion Hall and garden club free of charge for a PT fundraiser on Tuesday August 11. More details coming later. Sunday, August 23, 8:00 – 11:00 p.m. EAST VILLAGE. Bowery Poetry Club, 208 Bowery between East Houston and Bleeker BENEFIT FOR THE WORLD MARCH FOR PEACE AND NONVIOLENCE AND WORLD WITHOUT WARS. We are inviting artist of all verbal expressions. From traditional poets, slam poets, rappers, musicians, songwriters and people who want to commit to peace and its ability to transform and change our lives in a major way. It will be a night where we come to NYC and stand in solidarity with our peace marchers and organizations who traverse cultural barriers to spread a message of courageous peace. We invite artists and yourselves to this event where our words are used to express human thoughtfulness. We are not limiting people to just standard prose. It can be a short skit, an acoustic performance or a short story read out loud. We will be giving each artist(s) and speaker(s) 10 min. per act to talk about the state of violence in the world and our lives and what we can do to commit to peace? What does peace mean to you and how can we overcome violence? To book your performance contact: Tamara Brown at browns@gmail.com or Hilda Mater at hildapurple@yahoo.com. September 16 – October 11 
MIDTOWN. Signature Theatre’s Peter Norton Space, 555 West 42nd StreetWORLD PREMIERE OF “MAHIDA’S EXTRA KEY TO HEAVEN” BY RUSSELL DAVIS. Presented by Epic Theatre Ensemble. Directed by Will Pomerantz. Featuring Roxanna Hope, Arian Moayed, Tony Award Winner Michele Pawk, Epic co-founder James Wallert. Mahida’s Extra Key To Heaven is a poetic and haunting love story about crossing human and political borders in this time of unyielding violence. It begins when a young American painter visiting his mother on an island in the Northwest encounters a frightened Iranian college student abandoned by her brother and waiting alone for a ferry that will never come. It ends in a way that is horrific, beautiful, and unforgettable. ALL PERFORMANCES will be followed by a POST-SHOW DISCUSSION. For discount tickets call 212-352-3101 and 866-811-4111. Sunday, November 8, 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. UPPER EAST SIDE. Hunter College/CUNY, 68th Street at Lexington Avenue END US MILITARIZATION OF THE PACIFIC The Granny Peace Brigade’s Fourth Teach-in will focus on U. S. military bases in Japan/Okinawa, the Philippines and South Korea, and their deplorable effects on the host countries’ populace and the environment. The event will be free and open to the public. Details on program and speakers will be forthcoming. For more details, please see www.grannypeacebrigade.org/. Thursday, July 30, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. ALBANY. The Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza, 1475 Western Avenue. LARRY WITTNER BOOK SIGNING PARTY You can call the Book House of Stuyvesant Plaza (518-489-4761) to reserve a copy of Larry’s new about-to-be best seller, “Confronting the Bomb.” Even if you don’t call in advance, you are welcome at the party. There should be enough books available! Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. HASTINGS ON HUDSON. 38 Jefferson Avenue FIRST AMENDMENT CELEBRATION PARTY This is a party for those of you who came to the West Point 8 trial, those who wanted to come, those who sent good thoughts our way and anyone who loves the First Amendment. Over the course of the trial of West Point officials for violating the First Amendment rights of eight of us protesters, many people came together in Federal Court to show their support for us, and more importantly, for the First Amendment. It was extremely inspiring to see the enthusiasm and strength of purpose among people taking the time to be physically present to support the principle of free speech, especially in this time. We protesters want to thank you and to thank our lawyer, Michael Sussman, without whom we would not have been able to challenge West Point. This will be a pot-luck, so please bring a dish to share if you can. But if that is not possible, please come anyway. Rain date: Saturday, August 8, 1-6 pm. 
Sunday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.CORTLAND. Main Street SUNY Cortland, 9 Main Street “Does Military Might Make Right?” Film 2 of 3 SCREENING OF “THE PANAMA DECEPTION” From Mexico in 1846 to Venezuela and Bolivia in this decade, the United States has a history of intervention in Latin American affairs. But what are the results of U.S. actions in this region? Join the Institute for Civic Engagement as we explore this issue. From July 19 to August 16, “Does Military Might Make Right?” will explore U.S. foreign policy in Latin America in a three-part documentary series. Synopsis: Winner of the 1992 Academy Award for Documentary Feature, this film focuses on the 1989 invasion of Panama. People are welcome to bring food/snacks/refreshments. Popcorn and soda will be provided. For more information contact Timothy Rodriguez, Main Street Community Outreach Coordinator, (607) 753-4271. Tuesday, August 4, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. ALBANY. Start at Washington Avenue Armory and then march to Masiid As-Salam Mosque MUSLIM SOLIDARITY MARCH AND RALLY March will be followed by speakers at the Mosque about the Aref/Hossain case and other cases of wrongfully prosecuted Muslims. The Muslim Solidarity Committee invites you to join us for this rally and march remembering the arrests of these two Muslim men from our community after a long and costly “sting operation” waged by the Albany Field Office of the FBI. For more information, contact Lynne Jackson at 434-6659 or lynnejackson@mac.com. WOODSTOCK. DAY ONE: Saturday August 15, 9:30 a.m - 9:30 p.m. Town Hall, 76 Tinker Street DAY TWO: Sunday, August 16, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Colony Cafe, 22 Rock City Road 
WOODSTOCK PEACE ECONOMY FORUMBuilding a Peaceful, Just and Sustainable Economy On this 40th anniversary of the Woodstock Festival, speakers and panels will focus on the global need for an economy based on peace and sustainability rather than on weapons making. Music, poetry, and media arts will also be included in the two day event. Several local organizations, including the Dutchess Peace Coalition, are working on this conference. The focus will be on weapons manufactures and their role in lobbying for war, polluting the environment, and taking resources away from more productive enterprises. It is an ambitious project, targeted for the anniversary of the Woodstock Festival. Participants include:
Diane Wilson, environmental and anti-war activist, author of An Unreasonable Woman,
which tells her story of fighting polluters as a fishing- boat captain off the Texas Gulf Coast.
"I'm gratified that citizens of Woodstock and its environs are organizing to transform the production
of components now used for frightful weapons to peaceful and sustainable purposes." - Howard ZinnJeff Cohen, Founding Director of the Part Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College, Founder of Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting. Robert Pollin, American economist and activist professor of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Founding Co-director of its Political Economy Research Institute (PERI). http://www.woodstockpeaceeconomy.org/, Saturday, August 15th, 12:00 Noon - 6:00 p.m. GENESEO. Geneseo bus garage, Route 20A (South St.) just east of the intersection of Main & South streets. FREE BUMPER STICKERS GIVEN TO MOTORISTS To volunteer for a two-hour shift, please call Hank Stone at 585-624-3673. Remember that this is an activity that looks and sounds much harder than it is. People are very friendly, and there are usually no hassles at all. If they don’t want bumper stickers they just keep driving. If they stop, they are very positive and very receptive to our message. Please volunteer for a shift! Sunday, August 16, 2:00 p.m. CORTLAND. Main Street SUNY Cortland, 9 Main Street “Does Military Might Make Right?” Film 3 of 3 SCREENING OF “THE WAR ON DEMOCRACY” 
From Mexico in 1846 to Venezuela and Bolivia in this decade, the United States has a history of
intervention in Latin American affairs. But what are the results of U.S. actions in this region?
Join the Institute for Civic Engagement as we explore this issue. From July 19 to August 16,
“Does Military Might Make Right?” will explore U.S. foreign policy in Latin America
in a three-part documentary series. Synopsis: Focusing on Latin America, this featured 2007 film
shows how actual US foreign policy contradicts its rhetoric for democracy. It also brings us more
up to date on US intervention in Latin America. People are welcome to bring food/snacks/refreshments.
Popcorn and soda will be provided. For more information contact Timothy Rodriguez, Main Street
Community Outreach Coordinator, (607) 753-4271.
Sunday, September 20th, 1:00 PM (Lunch), 1:30 PM (Meeting) GENESEO. Omega Restaurant, 4182 Lakeville Rd (Route 20A) GENESEE VALLEY CITIZENS FOR PEACE MONTHLY MEETING [Note: no regular August meeting.] GVCP member Victoria Farmer will lead a discussion on India and Pakistan and their outlook for a peaceful future. FRIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER UNTIL LABOR DAY TIMES SQUARE. Armed Forces Career Center GRANNY TRUTH BRIGADE "RETRUTHMENT" Join the Granny Truth Brigade as they provide opportunities for "retruthment." For more info, watch a great slide show at http://www.globalphotoex.com/slideshow_eg/323.html and/or read the blog at http://www.grannypeacebrigade.org/wordpress/2009/06/12/a-few-facts-about-the-cost-of-war/ about the Grannies' first "How Much? - How Many?" demonstration at the Times Square military recruitment center. Many other local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm July 29 – 31, 2009 WASHINGTON, DC. Renaissance Hotel ANNUAL CONFERENCE, NATIONAL ALLIANCE TO END HOMELESSNESS How can we spend $1 Trillion per year to kill people 10,000 miles away who never attacked America, but we can't find a way to provide housing from our ridiculously overbuilt, massive housing stock in order to house the homeless? The recession and housing crisis have changed everyone’s world. Some communities have already witnessed significant increases in homelessness, and if nothing is done, there could be even greater increases in the future. There are, however, opportunities – federal funding, a new Administration, and greater public concern. Join us in Washington, DC to work together to face this crisis with solutions. http://www.signup4.net/public/ap.aspx?EID=2009194E&OID=50 Thursday, July 30, 1:00 p.m. WASHINGTON D.C. Upper Senate Park, Constitution and Delaware Avenues, NW RALLY AND LOBBY DAY FOR UNIVERSAL SINGLE-PAYER HEALTHCARE Join Healthcare-Now1 and a coalition of organizations and people in support of single-payer health insurance. With millions of you we can change Congress to make it happen. Emails, letters are important, but right now we must have masses of people who will come to make a physical presence, a witness, in the streets of Washington DC to demand that Congress pass and that President Obama sign, legislation creating single-payer health insurance for all Americans. Single-payer health care is an extended and improved Medicare insurance program for all of us, regardless of age, employment, ailment history, and income. You pay no premiums, co-pays, and deductibles. Healthcare practitioners and hospitals remain in private practice and negotiate their fees with a single agent - the government. The program will be funded primarily by a payroll earnings tax much like our Social Security program. You can choose your health providers, doctors, and hospitals within the United States. For more information, visit www.healthcare-now.org . July 30 to August 11 JAPAN. SUMMER STUDY ABROAD IN HIROSHIMA & NAGASAKI Sponsored by The Nuclear Studies Institute of American University. Live and study with Japanese and other Asian students, professors, peace activists, and policy experts. Meet with atomic bomb survivors and hear moving firsthand accounts of their experiences. Learn about Japanese aggression against other Asian peoples. Participate in a broad range of commemorative events in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Visit peace museums and relevant cultural and historical sites in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Nagasaki, including the Kyoto Museum for World Peace, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum, the Radiation Effects Research Foundation, and peace parks in Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Earn three history or SIS credits (graduate or undergraduate), or participate as a non-degree seeking student. Click for PDF flier. For more information, go to www.american.edu/nsi, or contact Professor Peter Kuznick: kuznick@american.edu or 202-885-2408. Sunday, August 2, 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. NEW JERSEY. Warinanco Park. AMERICAN FRIEND SERVICE COMMITTEE BBQ FUNDRAISER It’ll be a relaxing and fun way to support a good cause. August 13-16 
ALBUQUERQUE, NM. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOMB NATIONAL CONFERENCE Inspired by the need to organize an effective movement for nuclear abolition, the implementation of sustainable and non-toxic energy production, and the demilitarization of society, we are working to educate, organize, and empower a new generation of community and campus leaders working toward a nuclear-free world. Think Outside the Bomb is a national network comprised of individuals and organizations that communicate, interact, and support each other, collecting and disseminating resources and information through the internet and our national and regional conferences. We are organizing to bring about real structural change in society, and we invite you to join us! www.thinkoutsidethebomb.org/2009/. Monday, October 5 WASHINGTON DC MARCH OF THE DEAD, A CALL TO ACTION October 2009 marks the beginning of the ninth year of war and occupation in Afghanistan. A coalition is forming to demand an immediate end to atrocities committed by our government. On October 5, 2009, we will bring our demands to the White House: An immediate withdrawal of ALL U.S. troops from Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as an immediate end to the illegal expansion of war into Pakistan. Accountability for those who have committed war crimes, torture, and other illegal acts, both past and present. An end to U.S. complicity in aiding the Israeli governments’ occupation of Palestine. We ask that you join in the developing coalition to plan the events of the day, and consider adding your organization as an endorser. In August there will be coalition meetings held in New York City and Washington D.C. If you would like to attend these meetings, endorse the day of action, or get more information, please call Laurie Arbeiter 917 915-6115, Sarah Wellington 201 446-2984 and/or write to wewillnotbesilent@gmail.com Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php. |