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December 22, 2009
Alert #238
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Dear Peace Activists, All of us at Peace Action New York State and the Peace Action Fund of New York State wish you every happiness and blessing in this holiday season. There will be no Alert next week. Enjoy your time with family and friends, and see you in 2010! Sincerely,
Peace Action and Peace Action Fund of New York State
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December 10 - 23, 2009 (see below for remaining special events)
CHELSEA. 6 West 26th Street CARTOONS IN CONFLICT: EDITORIAL CARTOONISTS EXPLORE PALESTINIAN-ISRAELI CONFLICT 
No Longer Empty, in partnership with The Parents Circle -- Families Forum (PCFF),
is pleased to announce an exhibition featuring the works of forty renowned American and international cartoonists offering
challenging perspectives on conflict, reconciliation, and peace in the Palestinian-Israeli situation. The exhibit includes
works by Nobel Laureate Pat Oliphant; Pulitzer Prize winner Jim Morin; syndicated political
cartoonist Jeff Danziger; The New Yorker's Liza Donnelly; No Rio
of Japan; Plantu of France; El-Roto of Spain; Cathy Wilcox of Australia;
and others. The exhibit, which previously visited Israel, Spain, and Italy, "serves as a catalyst for hope by imagining a
path to reconciliation and peace." Scheduled events following the opening night (Dec. 10) include an Interfaith Night
(Dec. 14), a private cocktail tour (Dec. 16), and the sale of special edition of signed prints and
exhibition calendars. For more information or to RSVP email
events@nolongerempty.com.
Tuesday, Dec. 22. 7:00 p.m.
If you're concerned about over-consumption and the shifted focus of the holiday season,
you need to see this film. What Would Jesus Buy? follows Reverend Billy
and the Church of Stop Shopping Gospel Choir as they go on a cross-country mission to save
Christmas from the Shopocalypse: the end of mankind from consumerism, over-consumption and
the fires of eternal debt! Through retail interventions, corporate exorcisms, and some good
old-fashioned preaching, Reverend Billy reminds us that we have lost the true meaning of
Christmas. What Would Jesus Buy? is a journey into the heart of America – from exorcising
the demons at the Wal-Mart headquarters to taking over the center stage at the Mall of America
and then ultimately heading to the Promised Land … Disneyland.
BINGHAMTON. Violet Room, Lost Dog Café, 222 Water Street 
FILM: WHAT WOULD JESUS BUY?  Wednesday, Dec 22, 6-7 p.m. STATEN ISLAND. Arthur Kill and Richmond Avenue (corner of the Mobile Gas Station) VIGIL TO END THE OCCUPATIONS OF AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ Please join Peace Action of Staten Island for this vigil, which will go on every week until the troops come home. Please DRESS WARMLY, and bring flashlights, candles, and signs. Let us know you are coming. Call 718-989-2881. Take the S74 Bus from St George Ferry station. Get off at Arthur Kill Rd. Tuesday, January 12, 6:30 p.m. MIDTOWN. The Mercantile Library, 17 East 47th Street, AN EVENING WITH MYRIAM MIEDZIAN, AUTHOR OF “HE WALKED THROUGH WALLS: A TWENTIETH-CENTURY TALE OF SURVIVAL” “He Walked Through Walls” recounts the story of Dr. Miedzian’s father, who faced death during three 20th-century wars—World War I, the Polish–Soviet War of 1919–21, and World War II. Public philosopher Myriam Miedzian is the author of “Boys Will be Boys: Breaking the Link Between Masculinity and Violence.” A frequent contributor to the Huffington Post, she has been published in The Boston Globe, Chicago Tribune, Baltimore Sun and Time Magazine and has appeared on over 500 TV and radio programs including CHARLIE ROSE, OPRAH WINFREY and LARRY KING LIVE. Sunday, January 24, 1 p.m. UPPER WEST SIDE. The Unitarian Church of All Souls, The Chapel, 1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th Street SCREENING OF “PRAY THE DEVIL BACK TO HELL” Hosted by the Peace and Justice Task Force of All Souls Church. Free event – donations appreciated. “Pray the Devil Back to Hell” chronicles the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war and bring peace to their shattered country. Thousands of women — ordinary mothers, grandmothers, aunts and daughters, both Christian and Muslim — came together to pray for peace and then staged a silent protest outside of the Presidential Palace. Armed only with white T-shirts and the courage of their convictions, they demanded a resolution to the country's civil war. Their actions were a critical element in bringing about an agreement during the stalled peace talks. Light refreshments will be served.  Monday, January 4, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. DELMAR. Perfect Blend, 376 Delaware Ave (Four Corners) BNP DISCUSSION GROUP Our gatherings are always lively and interesting, with many good ideas discussed among neighbors and friends. Contact: 439-8262 for further information. New members always welcome! Tuesday January 5, 12 noon. ALBANY. State Street Side of the Capitol. THE ANNUAL PEOPLE’S STATE OF THE STATE RALLY Sponsored by Hunger Action Network and the Empire State Economic Security Campaign, the key focus this year will be jobs. This includes more job creation (including 2nd year funding for the various jobs initiatives for welfare participants and the unemployed); raising the state minimum wage to $10 an hour; and increasing unemployment benefits. A secondary issue is affordable housing, including rent subsidies; elimination of vacancy decontrol; and foreclosure protection. The event will also call on the need for stringent ethics reform, particularly after the corruption conviction of long time Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno. Musicians, skits and performers needed. For more info, 518 434-7371 or 212 741-8192 xt 5#. Mark Dunlea is now primarily working at Hunger Action's NYC office at 212 741-8192 xt 5#.  Many local peace groups hold regular events, vigils, "Honk for Peace" actions, etc. See our list: www.panys.org/ongoing.htm  
Dec. 27 & 29, Jan. 1. CAIRO. RAFAH CROSSING. GAZA STRIP. WASHINGTON DC. GAZA FREEDOM MARCH On the one-year anniversary of the invasion of Gaza, individuals and representatives of organizations from around the world will convene in Cairo, attempt to cross into the Gaza Strip via the Rafah Crossing on Dec. 29, and march with the residents of Gaza to the Israeli border on Jan. 1. We are working with Israeli peace groups to organize a companion demonstration on the Israeli side on the same day. Meanwhile, back at home, we will stage companion demonstrations in DC and other cities across the nation -- calling on our leaders to do the right thing and use our considerable leverage to pressure Israel and Egypt to end the siege. You can get involved by:
Going out of state? Check UFPJ's national Events Calendar: http://www.unitedforpeace.org/calendar.php. |