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U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
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Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Last month, Ellen Thomas of the Proposition One Committee and WPC Co-Coordinator Jay Marx attended a conference celebrating Article 9 (the Peace Plank) of the Japanese constitution, attended by over 10,000 people in Tokyo, Japan. They presented a workshop about DC's successful citizen initiative to ban nuclear weapons in 1993, and connected with peace-positive people from across the globe. Following up on the WPC-sponsored Article 9 report brunch by Japanese lawyers at Busboys last November, Jay and Ellen will review the conference, discuss ways to preserve Article 9 in Japan and promote it elsewhere, and talk about the November 15 Dream Bridge Concert to benefit Vietnamese child victims of Agent Orange. More Information: call Jay at (202)234-2000 or email wpc@igc.org.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
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Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Although this is the 13th annual Takoma Park JazzFest, this one is special for three reasons. First, it is moving from its traditional site at Jecqui Park to Carroll Avenue to accommodate the huge numbers of people and large number of first-class bands that are participating. Second, this year's theme, "A Taste of New Orleans," reflects the decision of the organizers to raise funds at the JazzFest for our friends in Louisiana who are still struggling to rebuild several years after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
PATTY LOVELESS is an irrepressible and phenomenally effective campaigner for peace, non-violence, national health care, the rights of the disabled and an end to the death penalty. A veteran civil rights activist, he is a constant presence in all of our progressive political campaigns, and loves to teach about the social movements that have made America what it is today.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Dupont Circle
Poetry and Rhythm Open-Mic Check the Website: www.guerrillapoets.orgLocal Area Anti-War and Social Justice activists meet to organize for major demonstrations in DC, with an eye towards the Inauguration on Jan. 20, 2009.
More info: 202-234-2000
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
1233 12th Street NW, 202-682-4282
Come one, come all!!!!
Desire to be with your "family," REQUIRED. Small donation OPTIONAL! :-)
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Find food, games, music, photos and fun. Come with your antiwar and pro-accountability banners, signs, blankets and picnic lunches to help make a giant peace sign and spell IMPEACH with our bodies and blankets.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of human rights supporters, we've launched our Guantánamo Cell Tour, bringing a life-sized replica of a Guantánamo prison cell to cities across America. The cell gives ordinary Americans a chance to see and feel what it's like to be prisoner at Guantánamo - and send an unequivocal message that torture is wrong and detention without trials is un-American.
Our Guantánamo Cell Tour is designed to recruit more activists across the country to put additional pressure on Congress to close down Guantánamo prison once and for all. We want to take the cell to key Congressional districts, the political conventions, and other cities and towns nationwide. The tour has already made stops in Miami and Philadelphia and now moves on to Portland, Maine. The first leg of our tour will culminate in a five-day stop (June 25-29) on the National Mall in Washington, DC prior to our lobbying meetings there and in-district ahead of the July 4th holiday. Along the way, thousands of Americans will have a chance to experience what it's like to be inside a Guantánamo cell, as well as record a protest video from inside the cell, which we'll post onto YouTube.
Donate now!
<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=4169783>
Chef Gillian Clark's fried chicken was recently rated best in the city by the Washington City Paper! For $25, you will receive: -a first course (salad or soup TBA) -CK's famous fried chicken, including collard greens with applewood bacon and cornbread -one of a limited selection of specialty beers, or your choice of bottled sodas or iced tea Proceeds will go towards mental health care for veterans, the Washington Peace Center, and the Social Justice Scholarship Fund. Unfortunately, because of kitchen limitations, there cannot be a vegetarian option for this meal. Reservations are recommended, especially for parties of 5 to 7.
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of human rights supporters, we've launched our Guantánamo Cell Tour, bringing a life-sized replica of a Guantánamo prison cell to cities across America. The cell gives ordinary Americans a chance to see and feel what it's like to be prisoner at Guantánamo - and send an unequivocal message that torture is wrong and detention without trials is un-American.
Our Guantánamo Cell Tour is designed to recruit more activists across the country to put additional pressure on Congress to close down Guantánamo prison once and for all. We want to take the cell to key Congressional districts, the political conventions, and other cities and towns nationwide. The tour has already made stops in Miami and Philadelphia and now moves on to Portland, Maine. The first leg of our tour will culminate in a five-day stop (June 25-29) on the National Mall in Washington, DC prior to our lobbying meetings there and in-district ahead of the July 4th holiday. Along the way, thousands of Americans will have a chance to experience what it's like to be inside a Guantánamo cell, as well as record a protest video from inside the cell, which we'll post onto YouTube.
Donate now!
<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=4169783>
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of human rights supporters, we've launched our Guantánamo Cell Tour, bringing a life-sized replica of a Guantánamo prison cell to cities across America. The cell gives ordinary Americans a chance to see and feel what it's like to be prisoner at Guantánamo - and send an unequivocal message that torture is wrong and detention without trials is un-American.
Our Guantánamo Cell Tour is designed to recruit more activists across the country to put additional pressure on Congress to close down Guantánamo prison once and for all. We want to take the cell to key Congressional districts, the political conventions, and other cities and towns nationwide. The tour has already made stops in Miami and Philadelphia and now moves on to Portland, Maine. The first leg of our tour will culminate in a five-day stop (June 25-29) on the National Mall in Washington, DC prior to our lobbying meetings there and in-district ahead of the July 4th holiday. Along the way, thousands of Americans will have a chance to experience what it's like to be inside a Guantánamo cell, as well as record a protest video from inside the cell, which we'll post onto YouTube.
Donate now!
<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=4169783>
U.S. PROVOCATION OF WAR is what PROVOKED THOREAU.And what about you? Me?
and
Location: Northwest Corner of the Cannon Office Building. Bring your signs, and unshakable determination.
And then the followng week.
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of human rights supporters, we've launched our Guantánamo Cell Tour, bringing a life-sized replica of a Guantánamo prison cell to cities across America. The cell gives ordinary Americans a chance to see and feel what it's like to be prisoner at Guantánamo - and send an unequivocal message that torture is wrong and detention without trials is un-American.
Our Guantánamo Cell Tour is designed to recruit more activists across the country to put additional pressure on Congress to close down Guantánamo prison once and for all. We want to take the cell to key Congressional districts, the political conventions, and other cities and towns nationwide. The tour has already made stops in Miami and Philadelphia and now moves on to Portland, Maine. The first leg of our tour will culminate in a five-day stop (June 25-29) on the National Mall in Washington, DC prior to our lobbying meetings there and in-district ahead of the July 4th holiday. Along the way, thousands of Americans will have a chance to experience what it's like to be inside a Guantánamo cell, as well as record a protest video from inside the cell, which we'll post onto YouTube.
Donate now!
<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=4169783>
Join the Torture Abolition and Survivors’ Support Coalition for their annual 24-Hour Vigil in front of the White House. Please visit the website: www.tassc.org for more info.
1233 12th Street NW, 202-682-4282
Come one, come all!!!!
An army runs on its stomach. Help organize provisions for a new peace army!
Check the website at http://www.consensus.net/tent_city_protest.html
Saturday, June 28th 2008 6-8 pm
Washington, DC
An Evening of Dance and Music at Busboys and Poets with award winning
singer/songwriter Lizzie West. The evening will kick off with an exuberant and
highly original performance by Ancient Rhythms Dance Company. Come enjoy the show,
meet your fellow DC activists, and raise money to fund CODEPINK's work in DC.
Location:
Busboys and Poets
2021 14th St., NW.
Washington, DC
Contact:
Alicia
aliciacodepink@gmail.com
202.290.1301
Thanks to the generosity of thousands of human rights supporters, we've launched our Guantánamo Cell Tour, bringing a life-sized replica of a Guantánamo prison cell to cities across America. The cell gives ordinary Americans a chance to see and feel what it's like to be prisoner at Guantánamo - and send an unequivocal message that torture is wrong and detention without trials is un-American.
Our Guantánamo Cell Tour is designed to recruit more activists across the country to put additional pressure on Congress to close down Guantánamo prison once and for all. We want to take the cell to key Congressional districts, the political conventions, and other cities and towns nationwide. The tour has already made stops in Miami and Philadelphia and now moves on to Portland, Maine. The first leg of our tour will culminate in a five-day stop (June 25-29) on the National Mall in Washington, DC prior to our lobbying meetings there and in-district ahead of the July 4th holiday. Along the way, thousands of Americans will have a chance to experience what it's like to be inside a Guantánamo cell, as well as record a protest video from inside the cell, which we'll post onto YouTube.
Donate now!
<http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/site/lookup.asp?c=jhKPIXPCIoE&b=4169783>
Join the Torture Abolition and Survivors’ Support Coalition for their annual 24-Hour Vigil in front of the White House. Please visit the website: www.tassc.org for more info.
An army runs on its stomach. Help organize provisions for a new peace army!
Check the website at http://www.consensus.net/tent_city_protest.html
An army runs on its stomach. Help organize provisions for a new peace army!
Check the website at http://www.consensus.net/tent_city_protest.html
June 30 - Paul “zool” Zulkowitz of Woodmere, NY, represented by antiwar attorney Ann Wilcox, won an agreement with the United States Government today. Zool voiced opposition during the public hearing with General David Petraeus at the Senate Armed Services Committee chaired by Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI), on April 8, 2008. Zool stood and chanted “Bring them home, bring them home! . . . ,” was arrested and charged with one misdemeanor count of “disruption of Congress.” Rather than a jury trial and possible 6 months in jail, Zool walked out of the courtroom with a diversion agreement and a dismissal of the stay-way order from Capitol Hill.
Camilo Mejía was the first combat veteran to go public with his refusal to fight Bush's war in Iraq, arguing that "no soldier should go to Iraq and give his life for oil." Camilo was discharged and sentenced by the U.S. Military to one year of hard labor. Since his release in February 2005, Camilo has organized tirelessly against the war in Iraq. He has written a memoir that he will discuss and sign on July 2nd at Busboys and Poets.
Cosponsors: World Peacemakers, Dayspring Church (Part of Every Church a Peace Church), Pax Christi Baltimore, Maryland United for Peace and Justice, and Montgomery Peace Action
See announcement at www.nspmaryland.org
On July 4th we affirm --
* our interdependence with everyone in the world
* our visions for world peace
* our care and concern for our ecosystem
Bring food to share ...
and if you wish, also writings, songs, hopes, dream for our program, remembering the best of who we have been in the anti-slavery movement, the women's movement, the labor movement, the civil rights movement, and all progressive movements in our history...
Intro to Gender & Trans Issues : Ever wonder what it means to disrupt the cultural reification of codified binary sexed embodiment? Well, I'm not so sure either - but come to this introductory workshop to learn about some of the basic terms we use to talk about gender transgression and trans identities. Open to anyone new and everyone looking to learn, we'll be defining such tricky ideas as "gender identity" and "sexual orientation" through a series of interactive activities. If you're not sure what all of the letters in LGBTGTST-SGVGQIQQA stand for, come and find out! And, get your very own assigned reading packet for Gender Theory 338-340 (e.g., a free zine!) Facilitated by Sadie.
Less Prisons Means More Gender and Sexual Autonomy!: Supporting Trans, Queer, and Gender Variant Prisoners: Focusing on the intersecting oppressions, such as age, race, class & ability, that lock a startlingly disproportionate number of people from our communities in jails, prisons and institutional traps of all kinds, this workshop will take a look at how & why trans, queer and gender variant folks become entangled in the criminal (in)justice system, what they face once incarcerated and some strategies for providing immediate, realistic support as we work toward a world with less walls. We'll look at the broader social context that provides the landscape for imprisonment, how the criminalization of sex work, drugs, migration and poverty affect our communities, talk about what sol idarity can look like between incarcerated and non-incarcerated people, and explore how we can build alliances and why prisoner support is a crucial point of struggle for gender & sexual freedom. Bring ideas and experiences to share, there will be plenty of time for discussion. Free zine! Facilitated by Sadie of the Prisoner Correspondence Project and local organizers with DC-specific information on sex worker issues.
Penetrating the tight-knit community of minority drag queens living in New York City, Jennie Livingston's acclaimed documentary was one of several films to be shut out of Oscar contention for its unconventional content, prompting the academy to reevaluate its standards in the face of critical backlash. The film offers an early glimpse at the art of "voguing," the underground dance style popularized by Madonna in her No. 1 single "Vogue." We will follow the film with a discussion based around bell hooks' essay of the same title.
We'll be hosting adiscussion on how mainstream culture is selling queer identity, and why we feel that a critique of capitalism is a vital aspect of queer and trans organizing for wider social justice. Facilitated by members of QTs ATAC.
The Washington Peace Center Board meetings are open to all. Paid members can vote on non-fiduciary matters. For more information: 202-234-2000.
The Peace center will be planning many events for the rest of the year, find out how you can plug in!
You're invited to Maryland's Second Annual
Mid-Summer Peace Concert
Saturday, July 12 at 5 p.m.
A Benefit for Peace Action Montgomery
This will be a fabulous event with outstanding music. Please help spread the word!
Montgomery County's Own Singer/Songwriter, Christina Van Norman
Also performing will be:
Yikes McGee The Oklahoma Twisters
Proceeds will enable us to continue our outreach and organizing of young people to work for peace. For questions, contact info@peaceactionMC.org
Maryland's Mid-Summer Peace Concert will entertain people of all ages with a broad menu of acoustic folk music, political protest, and western swing.
Date: Sat., July 12, 5 - 8 p.m. Bring a picnic, drinks, and a chair or blanket. Children welcome!
Games in the Park: Tug of War, Fortune Telling, Kickball, Jump rope, Water balloons, Twister, Pogo-stick Challenge, Sexiest Bike Contest, Mix-Tape Exchange ... and More!
Beautiful Boxer: Asanee Suwan portrays kickboxer Parinya Charoenphol, who's harboring an unusual secret: He's a transvestite. Inspired by a famous Thai pugilist who lived two drastically different lives, this moving film written and directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham recounts Parinya's painful attempts to exist in paradoxical worlds. To fund the sex change he longs for, Parinya earns money in the ring, participating day after day in the ultimate male sport.
