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The Peace & Justice Center
is a Vermont-based
non-profit,
membership
organization. Our mission is to
create a just
and peaceful world. To this end, we work on the interconnected issues of
economic and racial justice, peace, and human rights through education,
advocacy, training, non-violent activism and community organizing.
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Peace
& Justice Center Presents:
Rethink Afghanistan
Sat. January 23rd 3pm
Merrill’s Roxy, Burlington, $10
Tickets available at the Peace & Justice Center and City Market. Call
802-863-2345 for more information.
Robert Greenwald’s new feature questions America’s continued military engagement
in Afghanistan. From the director of Outfoxed, Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low
Price, and Iraq for Sale, this ground-breaking documentary shatters all
perceived truths behind the war in Afghanistan, daring to ask the questions
Washington has been avoiding: Does the situation in Afghanistan merit an
escalation of US troops? How much money are we willing to spend on the war? Is
our presence helping destabilize Pakistan? Why are we just beginning to add
Afghan civilians and women into the equation? Is the War making the US safer?
“Rethink Afghanistan is being shaped both as a film and a campaign at the same
time. By producing his film-and-activism campaign at an accelerated pace on the
Internet, Mr. Greenwald is capitalizing on new technology that allows filmmakers
to produce their work more swiftly.”
–Brian Stelter, New York Times
For more information on the Rethink Afghanistan check out:
http://www.rethinkafghanistan.com/ |
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After a year and a half, the
Peace & Justice Center is happy to announce the completion and
release of a new report
"Racism in Vermont: A Community Assessment of the Challenges and
Opportunities"
that provides a partial survey of challenges
and resources related to the issues of racial injustice in Vermont.
As many of you know, the PJC has long worked towards and fought for
racial justice. However, over the past three years we have looked
inward and worked to find our place in the struggle. With the
passing of our own John Tucker and Larry McCrorey recently, we know
that some of the strongest voices and champions for racial justice
have passed on and now it is a struggle being passed onto a new
generation of Vermonters.
The PJC looks forward to using this report not only to inform our
work, but also to help all Vermonters better understand the needs,
resources and gaps that exist in the struggle for racial justice
here at home. We believe our report will add to the conversation
about race in Vermont and be used as a resource as we all move
forward to tackle structural and institutional racism and the
challenges of educating about white privilege in a white state.
Read the full report and resource list here.
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Local First!
Fair Trade!
Special Deals in January to keep you warm
30% OFF Winter Wool Hoodies
30% OFF Slippers and Lounging Socks
20% OFF Holiday Cards and Books

Become a member of the PJC Today!
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Friend of Fair Trade Gifts
for Everyone!


A unique, socially responsible,
not-for-profit retail store that promotes local, fair trade, and Green America
certified products.
Store Hours:
Monday: 9am-6pm
Tuesday: 9am-6pm
Wednesday: 9am-6pm
Thursday: 9am-8pm
Friday: 9am-8pm
Saturday: 9am-8pm
Sunday: 9am-5pm
For more
information contact the
Peace & Justice Store 802-863-2345 x 2
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Vermont Livable Wage Campaign

Sign the petition
to support Paid Sick Days for all Vermonters.
Paid Sick Day Press Conference on H1N1
September 15, 2009

For more information contact:
livablewage@pjcvt.org
802-863-2345X8 |
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Our work for peace, human
rights and
economic & racial justice: |
Vermont Livable Wage
Campaign: Working for livable wages and workers' rights for all
Vermonters through the Vermont Livable Wage Campaign.
Our peace and human rights work: With a focus on the US defense budget and
weapons systems, globalization, and US intervention around the globe, we work to
educate and organize Vermonters on global issues from a local angle.
Our racial justice work:
We are committed to becoming an undoing racism organization and in doing
so we strive to support and organize anti-racism trainings and educational
workshops based on the anti-racism principles of the People's Institute for
Cultural Survival and Beyond.
The
Peace & Justice Store: A fair-trade store, we promote social change
through education and to provide alternative, meaningful products and educational
materials that foster cooperation, equality, and a sustainable society.
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Peace & Justice News |
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Read the PJC News
Online! Published ten times each year, the Peace &
Justice News is a great way to stay abreast of Vermont and international issues
as well as upcoming events. To receive a newsletter by mail, please
contact us at 802-863-2345. Free subscription with a
PJC membership. |
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