61] Stop spread of WMD -- Jan. 26
62] Prevent war in the Gulf – Jan. 26
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64] Keystone pipeline debrief -- Jan. 26
65] Take Back the Land – Jan. 26
66] US,
67] Volunteers needed for MUPJ Conference – Apr. 20-21
68] CCAN is hiring
69] Support finishing film THE ACTIVISTS thru Kickstarter campaign
70] Sign up with
71] Fund Our Communities campaign
72] Submit articles to Indypendent Reader
73] Donate books, videos, DVDs and records
74] Do you need a television and/or a computer?
75] Join Global Zero campaign
76] War Is Not the Answer signs for sale
77] Click on The Hunger Site
78] Fire & Faith
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61] – On Thurs., Jan. 26 from 8:30 AM to noon, Bonnie Jenkins, State Department Coordinator for Threat Reduction Programs, and eight other speakers will be part of "Panel Discussions of the Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction." The event, sponsored by the Nuclear Policy Talks and the Institute for Security and Conflict Studies, will take place in the City View Room, 7th Floor, 1957 E St. NW, WDC. RSVP online at http://www.centerfornationalpolicy.org/ht/d/RegisterForEvent/i/35740/pid/209.
62] – On Thurs., Jan. 26 from noon to 1 PM, Afshon Ostovar, CNA Strategic Studies, Matthew Kroening, Council on Foreign Relations, and Alireza Nader, RAND Corporation, will explore "How to Prevent War in the Gulf: While Stopping Iran from Getting the Bomb." The exploration will take place at the Center for National Policy,
63] – You are invited to attend the first monthly meeting of the "Harriet Fulbright Pathways To Middle East Peace Symposium And Roundtable Series" on Thurs., Jan. 26, 6 to 8 PM at the United Methodist Building, 100 Maryland Ave. NE, WDC. It is a short walk from the Union Station and Capitol South Metro stations. Dinner will be served.
Now more than ever, the time has come for an energized progressive civil society
At the Middle East Peace Symposium and Roundtable, we will engage in honest discussion about pathways to
64] – Keystone XL/Tar Sands Action Debrief is happening on Thurs., Jan. 26 from 6 to 8 PM at the Sierra Club Headquarters, 50 F St. NW , WDC. It's not every day that organizers take on the biggest corporate industry in the world and win. This campaign debrief will cover the final months of mass mobilization against the KXL Pipeline, addressing the political and organizing strategies that catapulted a relatively obscure infrastructure fight into a defining issue for the climate movement. Go to https://act.neworganizing.com/survey/NOF_Jan12_noKXL/?akid=1043.5430.1KfhlI&rd=1&t=1.
65] – Occupy to Liberate and Take Back the Land Movements is on Thurs., Jan. 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at 1640 Columbia Road NW, WDC. The Institute for Policy Studies invites you to a cutting edge and interactive forum featuring Take Back the Land movement (TBL) leader, Max Rameau. Accompanied by video presentation, Max will lead a discussion about the historical context of this movement; an analysis of how the Occupy movement relates to TBL; and the differences, similarities, and synergies between this movement and TBL. An integral part of the discussion will be about race, class, and international issues. There is a suggested donation of $5 to help cover costs but no one will be turned away due to lack of funds. RSVP to netfa@ips-dc-org
66] – The U.S., Central America and the Global Economy is a Colloquium to be held at the Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, MD on Thurs., Jan. 26 from 7 to 9 PM. The U.S. has played a major role in Central America 's economy and politics for over 100 years, both overtly through military intervention and less obviously through political and economic manipulation. The people of Central America have resisted this interference, often at great cost. The speaker is international expert and activist Grahame Russell, and the moderators are Lindolfo Carballo of CASA de Maryland and Tim Willard of Peace Action Montgomery Montgomery http://peaceactionmc.org/ and CASA de Maryland
67] – Volunteers are needed to help with the 27th Annual Maryland Peace and Justice Conference to be held on Friday and Saturday, April 20 & 21 at the Episcopal Cathedral Church of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Parkway, Baltimore, 21218. The theme is: "Peacemaking in the 21st century; 25 years of working for peace and justice in
68] – CCAN is Hiring. Do you want to fight global warming while gaining valuable grassroots organizing knowledge and experience? If so, the
69] – Melody Weinstein of www.melofilms.com notified me that the documentary film she has been working on with Michael Heaney is nearing completion. Titled "The Activists," it chronicles the anti-war movement over the last 10 years, and the major players in the movement. They have filmed us in
They have launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise money for finishing the film and have until January 11 to reach the goal of 15K. To support the film, go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melofilms/the-activists-war-peace-and-politics-in-the-street.
70] – The
71] – Fund Our Communities campaign – is a new grass roots movement to get support from local organizations and communities to work together with their local and state elected officials to pressure Congresspersons and senators to join with Congresspersons Barney Frank and Ron Paul, who have endorsed a 25% cut to the federal military budget. Bring home the savings to state and county governments to meet the local needs which are under tremendous budget pressures. Go to www.OurFunds.org.
72] – The new Indypendent Reader is seeking articles for its web site at http://www.indyreader.org. Submit an article.
73] – If you would like to get rid of books, videos, DVDs or records, contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
74] – Can you use a television set and/or a computer, monitor etc.? Contact Max at 410-366-1637 or mobuszewski at verizon.net.
75] – Join an extraordinary global campaign for the elimination of nuclear weapons: http://www.globalzero.org/sign-declaration. A growing group of leaders around the world is calling for the elimination of nuclear weapons and a majority of the global public agrees. This is an historic window of opportunity. With momentum already building in favor of Zero, a major show of support from people around the world could tip the balance. When it comes to nuclear weapons, one is one too many.
76] – 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.
77] – 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.
78] – Go online for FIRE AND FAITH: The Catonsville Nine File. On May 17, 1968, nine people entered the Selective Service Offices in
79] – 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.
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