35] Demo at Wal-Mart– Dec. 6
36] Peace meal – Dec. 6
37] Bill of Rights discussion – Dec. 6
38] Procession for occupied
39] Human Rights dinner - Dec. 6
40] I Am Who Survived -- Dec. 6
41] Labor Chorus to perform - Dec. 6
42] Get a tour of
43] African Service – Dec. 7
44] Bridge peace vigil – Dec. 7
45] Take Back YPR meeting – Dec. 7
46] Witness Against Torture meeting – Dec. 7
47] Peace Walk in D.C. – Dec. 7
48] Film MEETING RESISTANCE – Dec. 7
49] Advent series – Dec. 7
50] Economic crisis meeting – Dec. 7
51] Red Emma’s needs volunteers – Dec. 7
52] Pentagon vigil – Dec. 8
53] Death penalty demonstration – Dec. 8
54] Marc Steiner on WEAA – Dec. 8-11
55] Pledge of Resistance meeting – Dec. 8
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57] Tuesday peace vigil – Dec. 9
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59] Post-election strategy meeting – Dec. 9
60] Ecolocity D.C. meeting – Dec. 9
61] Former death row inmate to speak – Dec. 9
62] Peace vigil in
63] Peace vigil in W.
64] Phyllis Bennis has two new books – Dec. 10
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66] Land confiscation in
67] Political Spying in
68] NFZ celebration – Dec. 10
69] Israel/Palestine roundtable – Dec. 11
70] Death Penalty Commission to issue final report – Dec. 15
71] Death penalty meeting – Dec. 16
72] Crabshell Alliance meeting – Dec. 16
73] Film POISON DUST – Dec. 19
74] Winter Solstice Celebration – Dec. 19
75] MUPJ conference – April 4, 2009
76] New book available
77] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale
78] Publish your peace article
79] Become a member of the
80] Click on The Hunger Site
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35] – John Bailey intends to stand at the entrance to the Wal-Mart parking lot on North Point Road on Sat., Dec. 6 at 9 am, weather permitting, with a sign that reads: "Remember Jdimytai Damour, Victim of Greed.” He will be alone and would appreciate anyone who cares to join him.
36] – You are invited to the Peace Meal to hear Ms. Royan Miller--doula and sleep specialist--as she speaks about creating a peaceful home life. The event is scheduled for Sat., Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 PM at
37] – There will be a meeting from 1:30 to 4:30 PM in Room A-5 at the MLK Library, 901 G St NW, Room A-5 (Gallery Place/Chinatown), on Sat., Dec. 6 in
38] – On Sat., Dec. 6 at 4 PM, there will be a Christmas procession in solidarity with the people of occupied
39] – The 11TH ANNUAL HUMAN RIGHTS POTLUCK DINNER will commemorate the anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and honor the memory of the late Bob Steiner and Don Carroll, peace and social justice activists in Howard County on Sat., Dec. 6 from 6:30 to 9:30 PM. There are several sponsors for the evening, including Howard County Friends of
There will be a raffle of various items from
40] – On Sat., Dec. 6 at 7 PM, the Emergence Community Arts Collective,
41] – The DC Labor Chorus will perform An Evening of Favorite and Sacred Songs on Sat., Dec. 6 at 7:30 PM at the National Labor College, Bldg. 8, 10000 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring. Now in its eleventh year, the Chorus sings an exciting mix of inspirational songs from many different traditions. Selections range from Broadway (“Sing Me a Song of Social Significance”) to the South African freedom movement (“Asikatali”). This year’s concert features guest performers from the newly-formed
42] – Alan Barysh will be giving tours at the Baltimore Museum of Industry every Sunday in December [7, 14, 21 & 28]. The museum opens at 11 AM, and tours last about an hour. Learn about the history of
43] – On Sun., Dec. 7, the KALAFONG AME CHURCH invites you to a Prayer for Africa at 11 AM at the HISPANIC SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST DAY CHUCH, 5100 Edmondson Ave.,
44] – Maryland Bridges for Peace welcomes you to stand for peace Sundays from noon (or thereabouts) to 1 PM on the
45] – Take Back YPR is meeting on Sun., Dec. 7 at 2 PM at Gecko’s Restaurant in
46] – There will be a Witness Against Torture meeting in D.C. on Sun., Dec. 7 from 2 to 5 PM at a location to be announced. The agenda will focus on the 100-days campaign, which will begin on January 11 with a fast until Jan. 20. The campaign to close the
47] – Join the weekly Peace Walk on the Mall at 4 PM on Sun., Dec. 7 starting at the WWII Memorial (
48] – The film MEETING RESISTANCE will have its
49] – PAX CHRISTI BALTIMORE resumes its 2008 ADVENT PRAYER SERIES. On Sun., Dec. 7, Rev. Robert Albright, author of SPIRITUAL
50] – There will be an organizing meeting on Sun. Dec. 7 from 6 to 8 PM at the Solidarity Center, 2011 N. Charles St. At the Nov. 30 teach-in on the economic crisis, it was decided to hold a strategy session to try to organize a
51] – Red Emma’s needs volunteers. Stop in to the weekly Sunday meeting at 7 PM at
52] – There is a weekly Pentagon Peace Vigil from 7 to 8 AM on Mondays, since 1987, outside the Pentagon Metro stop. The next vigil is Mon., Dec. 8, and it is sponsored by the Dorothy Day Catholic Worker. Call 202-882-9649.
53] – There is usually a vigil to abolish the death penalty every Monday from 5 to 6 PM, outside the prison complex and across the street from Maryland’s death row, at the corner of Madison Ave. and Fallsway in
54] – The Marc Steiner Show airs Monday through Thursday from 5 to 6 PM on WEAA 88.9 FM, The Voice of the Community. The call-in number is 410-319-8888, and comments can also be sent by email steinershow@gmail.com.
You can listen to interviews by Steiner through his Center for Emerging Media podcasts. To hear the interviews, email Jessica@centerforemergingmedia.com. Go to http://www.centerforemergingmedia.org.
55] – The Pledge of Resistance-Baltimore usually meets every Monday. The next meeting is on Mon., Dec. 8 at 7:30 PM at the AFSC,
56] – On Tues., Dec. 9, from noon to 1 PM, the U.S. Institute of Peace cordially invites you to a public event. Dr. Ali Al-Dabbagh, official spokesperson for the Government of Iraq, will discuss the current situation in Iraq in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, 1200 17th St., NW, WDC 20036.
57] – There is a vigil to say "War Is Not the Answer" each Tuesday since September 11, 2001 at
58] – The Alliance for Justice will host its 5th Annual Reception on Tues., Dec. 9 from 6 to 8 PM at 11 Dupont Circle NW, Second Floor, WDC 20036. Celebrate the
59] – There will be a Post-Election Community Dialogue: Building a People’s Movement on Tues., Dec. 9 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Plymouth Congregational Church, 5301 N. Capitol St., NE, WDC 20011. Contact Walda @ 301-367-1079 or wkatzfishman@igc.org.
60] – There is a meeting of Ecolocity DC every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM at the EMERGENCE COMMUNITY ARTS COLLECTIVE, 733 Euclid St. NW,
61] – Ray Krone tells his story on Tues., Dec. 9 at 7 PM in Heubeck Hall, Multipurpose A Room at
62] – Each Wednesday from 4:30 - 5:30 PM, the House of Grace Catholic Worker holds a weekly vigil for peace in
63] – Each Wednesday in clear weather, there is a peace vigil from 5 to 6 PM outside the Unitarian Society of Germantown, 6511 Lincoln Drive (between Wayne & Hortter) in West Mount Airy, PA. The next vigil is Dec. 10. Call 215-843-4256 or email nwgreens@yahoo.com.
64] – Join Phyllis Bennis in celebrating her new books: ENDING THE
65] – Each Wednesday, there is a peace vigil from 7 to 8 PM outside the Borders Book Store, Germantown Ave. at Bethlehem Pike in
66] – On Wed., Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 PM at the Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th St. NW, there will be a talk by Janet Lewis, missionary with the United Methodist Board of Global Ministries serving in the Holy Land and stationed in Bethlehem. Sponsored by several groups, her talk is entitled Possession vs. Rights: Land Confiscation in
67] – The International Socialist Organization is hosting a meeting on Wed., Dec. 10 at 7 PM at the First and Franklin Unitarian Church Hall, Charles and Franklin Sts. The plan is to study The History of Political Spying in the United States, as reported in articles in the International Socialist Review. Call 443-386-8097.
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69] – On Thurs., Dec. 11, the WEEKLY ROUNDTABLE SEEKING A JUST PEACE IN PALESTINE/ISRAEL takes place from 12:30 - 1:30 PM at Potter's House, 1658 Columbia Road NW, WDC. Join a civil discourse which explores the history, issues, myths, realities, and truth of the conflict between
70] – The
71] – The Coalition Against the Death Penalty will meet Tues., Dec. 16 at 7 PM at the AFSC,
72] – The Crabshell Alliance will meet on Tues., Dec. 16 at 7:30 PM at St. John’s Church, 27th and St. Paul Sts. The mission of the Crabshell
73] – The Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration Committee is hosting its latest FILM & SOCIAL CONSCIOUSNESS VIDEO SERIES. The next film, POISON DUST [
Filmmaker Sue Harris tells the story of young soldiers who came home from
74] – Building a Season of Peace…Baltimore United for Peace and Justice is hosting a Winter Solstice Celebration on Fri., Dec. 19, 7 to 10 PM, at 810 Winston Ave. There will be an open discussion of
75] – The 24th annual Maryland Peace and Justice conference has been set for April 4, 2009 at the Church of the Resurrection in Burtonsville, MD, easily accessible off of Rt. 29. Please put the date on your calendar and try not to schedule any other major events on that day. Thanks so much for your cooperation, and the organizers hope to see you there! Call Paulette at 410-747-3811.
76] – Ann von Lossberg has announced that her book 1089 Nights, An Odyssey Through the Middle East, Africa & Asia is now available. It is a memoir of stories that celebrates a healthy obsession with travel in the developing world. She is available for book club signings and discussions and can be reached at annvl at verizon.net. If you'd like to order, you can go to her web site www.1089nights.com. It can also be purchased at Amazon.com.
77] – WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER signs from Friends Committee on National Legislation are again for sale at $5. To purchase a sign, call Max at 410-366-1637.
78] – Publish Your Peace Article. Daniel Frasier is soliciting peace articles for the biweekly series of commentaries Paths to Peace in the Frederick News Post Religion and Ethics section. For details, email path2peace07@yahoo.com.
79] – Become an active member of the
80] – The Hunger Site was initiated by Mercy Corps and Second Harvest, and is funded entirely by advertisers. You can go there every day and click the big yellow "Give Food for Free" button near the top of the page; you do not have to look at the ads. Each click generates funding for about 1.1 cups of food. So consider clicking.
81] – Peace Park Antinuclear Vigil takes place every day in Lafayette Park, 1601 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, 24 hours a day, since June 3, 1981. Go to http://prop1.org; call 202-682-4282.
"One is called to live nonviolently, even if the change one works for seems impossible. It may or may not be possible to turn the
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