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Peace & Human Rights Action Alert
Peace & Justice Center - if you want peace, work for justice
Peace & Human Rights Action Alert
Join the Peace &
Justice Center Today!
Members of the PJC support positive social change, locally
and globally.
Help continue the fight for
peace, economic and racial justice!
Make your donation on line at
www.pjcvt.org/member.htm
“All is not okay
or right for those of us who
return home alive
and supposedly well. What looks like
normalcy and readjustment is only
an illusion to be revealed by time and torment.
Some soldiers come home
missing limbs and other parts of their bodies.
Still others will live
with permanent scars from horrific events
that no one other than those
who served will ever understand.”
Douglas Barber, IVAW 2005
IN THIS ACTION ALERT
(2.28.2008):
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Winter Soldier: Iraq and
Afghanistan Vermont Panel. 7pm,
TONIGHT!!!
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Global Warming: Changing
CO2urse Burnham Library
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Green Energy Expo. March 1st.
9 - 4:30 pm,
Free Admission
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Our War, Our Responsibility.
Iraq at Five.
St. Michael’s College. March 5
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I Ain’t Marching Anymore: A
Phil Ochs
Song Night March 7th
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Celebrating Lucy Nichol. March 9th.
1-3 pm Barre Labor Hall.
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Sing Out for Peace 3/16 at
3:00 p.m.
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5th Anniversary Call to
Action
www.5yearstoomany.org
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FILM:
China Blue
What did you pay for your last pair of jeans? UVM CC Theater. March 20th
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The Peace and
Justice
Center’s Phun
Phonathon is coming up!
OTHER:
*Job Posting: Executive Director
*The Recruiting for Peace Campaign’s Alternative’s Book is now available
online
*War Tax Boycott
* Warrior Writers: Re-Making Sense
IVAW's Warrior Writers Project unleashes its second book!
*Congressional Contact Information
TONIGHT!!!
WINTER SOLDIER: IRAQ
AND AFGHANISTAN VERMONT PANEL. 7:00 PM,
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 28TH, 2008,
SILVER MAPLE BALLROOM
UVM
DAVIS CENTER
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
We've heard from the
politicians.
We've heard from the media.
We've heard from the generals.
NOW IT'S OUR TURN
Testimonies from U.S. veterans
who have served in the Global War on Terror.
Find out what is really
happening on the ground.
In 1971, the original Winter Soldier hearings exposed the criminal nature of the
Vietnam War
through the testimonial accounts of Vietnam veterans.
Today, veterans from the current occupations in Iraq and Afghanistan
assume the same responsibilities as their predecessors.
Any donations directly support
Iraq Veterans Against the War
Organized by:Iraq Veterans
Against the War & Students Against War
Sponsored by:Vermont Worker’s Center, UVM Geography Dept, UVM English Dept/James
and Mary Brigham Buckham Fund, St Michaels College Peace and Justice Center,
Green Mountain Veterans for Peace, Military Families Speak Out, International
Socialist Organization, Will Miller Social Justice Lecture Series, The Peace and
Justice Center of Vermont, PAX CHRISTI, Central Vermont Peace and Justice, The
American Friends Service Committee, Student Labor Action Project
GLOBAL WARMING:
CHANGING CO2urse
(A VERMONT
EARTH INSTITUTE
COMMUNITY DISCUSSION SERIES).
BURNHAM LIBRARY 898 MAIN ST. (RTE. 2A),
COLCHESTER
VILLAGE.
For
info call 879-7576 or visit
http://www.vtearthinstitute.org/programs.html
Five
Mondays: February 4 & 11, March 3, 10 and 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Join a community
discussion about global warming and climate change. The Vermont Earth Institute
(VEI) helps communities start fun, thoughtful discussions to examine lifestyles
and environmental concerns. Discussion themes include
the history and science of global climate change, plus new strategies for
personally addressing climate change. The class is free. The library
has one copy of the discussion manual on reserve for
those who want to read the articles in advance, or copies of the manual will be
available for purchase at the first session ($18 each). The first session
provides and introduction to the course format – come and check it out!
GREEN ENERGY EXPO. MARCH 1ST. 9
- 4:30 PM.
FREE ADMISSION
McCardell
Bicentennial Hall, Middlebury
College, Middlebury, VT
http://www.greenenergyexpo.biz/
OUR WAR, OUR
RESPONSIBILITY – IRAQ AT FIVE.
SAINT MICHAEL’S COLLEGE MARCH
5, 2008
A Saint
Michael’s College anti-war steering committee of faculty and students are
orchestrating a day-long educational program on the war in Iraq to be held March
5 in the McCarthy Arts Center. A day of commemoration, education, and protest of
the war. Community participation is welcomed.
“It’s five years later and the
War in Iraq is still going on,” said Laurie Gagne, committee member and director
of the Edmundite Center for Peace and Justice. “There have been more than one
million Iraqi deaths and almost 4,000 American casualties,” she said. “Iraq
war vets have a staggering suicide and homelessness rate. Join us March 5 to say
NO to this slaughter, this suffering,” Gagne said.
Schedule for March 5
8:45am-Moment of
Silence, followed by Professor/Poet Adrie Kusserow reading a poem
9am-History Professor Frank Nicosia will present A History of the War in Iraq
10:45am-Journalism Instructor Matt Powers will present The Media and the War
12 noon-Faculty will lead round table discussions of the war in the Alliot
Dining Hall.
1pm-“Cost of the Iraq War to the US” with Economics Professor Patrick Walsh and
Iraq War Veteran Matt Howard.
2:45pm-“Cost of the War for the Iraqis: Structural, Economic and Environmental”
with Political Science Professor Bill Wilson.
4:15pm-Reception and Action Workshops to write letters to Senator Leahy and
others about reparations for the Iraqi people and the re-building of Iraq, and
letters in support of the Winter Soldier project.
Iraq War photographs by Daniel Heyman will be on display in the Durick Library.
I AIN’T MARCHING ANYMORE: A
PHIL OCHS SONG NIGHT ANTI-WAR MUSIC PAST & PRESENT.
CONTOIS AUDITORIUM IN BURLINGTON
CITY HALL
FRIDAY MARCH 7TH. 7:00 pm.
Phil Ochs is widely known for writing & performing protest music during the
Vietnam War 40 years ago. Och's song titles include 'Draft Dodger Rag' 'Cops of
the World' and 'Is there Anybody Here' 'I Ain't Marching Anymore: A Phil Ochs
Song Night, pulls Vietnam War and Iraq War protest music into one show. Vermont
musicians will be performing one Phil Och's songs and one original song.
March marks five years of the U.S. occupation of Iraq.
This concert is a benefit for the Peace & Justice Center's Recruiting for Peace
Campaign. Tickets: $20, $15 for age 12 and under. Purchase tickets at the
Peace & Justice
Center,
863-2345 x2, or the Flynn Box Office.
CELEBRATING LUCY
NICHOL.
SUNDAY, MARCH 9TH.
1-3 PM
BARRE LABOR HALL,
The
Central Vermont peace and justice community honors a leader who has dedicated
her life to guiding us
closer to peace and justice in the world.
YOU ARE INVITED! Join us for a light meal, speakers and celebration of Lucy
Music by Dave Keller, and, of course, the Raging Grannies!
Donation: $10 for Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
For Information and Reservations: Lea Wood at 223-1375 or Mary Belenky at
229-5455
Sponsored by Central VT Women's International League
for Peace and Freedom,
PeaceVermont, VT American Friends Service Committee
SING OUT FOR PEACE 3:00 PM
MARCH 16TH
MIDDLEBURY
UNITARIAN
UNIVERSALIST
CHURCH.
Please join the
Addison Peace Coalition and all peace-minded folk in singing peace and related
songs.
For more information & directions, contact Anne Hoover at
ahoover2@verizon.net
"CHINA BLUE" - WHAT DID YOU PAY FOR YOUR
LAST PAIR OF JEANS?
UVM's CC THEATER ON MARCH 20TH AT
7pm.
Co-sponsored by
The Peace & Justice
Center
and UVM's Women's Center.
Suggested donation $3.
MARCH 19, 2008
MARKS THE BEGINNING OF THE 6TH YEAR OF WAR AND OCCUPATION,
THE 6TH YEAR OF SENSELESS
DEATH AND MASSIVE DESTRUCTION.
CALL TO ACTION:
MARCH 13-16:
IVAW’s WINTER
SOLDIER: IRAQ &
AFGHANISTAN
http://www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier
http://youtube.com/watch?v=h_tUT4FtuGo
This spring,
Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) is revealing the reality of the U.S.
occupation of Iraq and Afghanistan. In what will be history's largest gathering
of U.S.
veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as Iraqi and Afghan
survivors, eyewitnesses will share their experiences in a public investigation
called Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan. Winter Soldiers, according to
founding father Thomas Paine, are those who stand up for the soul of their
country, even in its darkest hours. With this spirit in mind, IVAW members are
standing up to make their experiences available to all who are concerned about
the direction of our country. From
March 13-16, 2008, Iraq Veterans Against the War will gather in our
nation's capital to break the silence and hold our leaders accountable for these
wars. We hope you'll join us, because ours is a story that every American needs
to hear.
We will be hosting live feeds throughout the state of
Vermont. Please check
www.pjcvt.org for updates.
MARCH 19, MASS NONVIOLENT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN
WASHINGTON, DC.
UFPJ
encourages people to be in Washington, DC, on March 19th to be part of the
civil disobedience, or to assist in support work.
BEYOND
IRAQ – A COMMUNITY DISCUSSION.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19TH,
2008. 7:00pm.
LANGDON STREET CAFÉ
4 LANGDON ST.
MONTPELIER.
On March 19th, the fifth anniversary of the war in Iraq, an open public
discussion will be held in
Montpelier, VT. The
subject will be the current state of our nation, how we arrived here, and where
we are headed. Anyone may take part and share their experiences, their thoughts,
and their ideas. The goal of this event is to bring people of all ages and
backgrounds together, with utmost urgency, to look at and beyond Iraq.
The discussion is being organized and hosted by the Vermont roots-rock band
Pariah Beat and will conclude with music wellinto the night.
pariahbeatband@yahoo.com . 603.359.4554
pariahbeat.com . myspace.com/pariahbeat
WE THE PEOPLE SAY…5 YEARS TOO MANY…NOT ONE MORE DAY….END THE WAR NOW!
March 22nd, Rutland VT,
to mark the beginning of the 6th year
of the war and occupation of Iraq
1:00 - 2:00 Sidewalk Demonstration in front of Main Street Park, Rte4/7
2:00 - 2:30 March down the sidewalk of West Street
2:30 - 4:00 Rally inside the UU Church of Rutland with speakers and music
4:00 - 6:00 Peace Concert with local musicians and bands
ALL WELCOME. Sponsored by the Student Peace Alliance of Rutland County (SPARC)
and Central Vermont Peace and Justice (CVPJ)
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Rutland Community
Cupboard food pantry. For more information please email: info@centralvermontpeace.org
THE PEACE AND
JUSTICE
CENTER’S PHUN PHONATHON IS COMING UP!
We need your
help! The Phun Phonathon is the biggest fundraising event we do all year!
Our goal this year is to raise $21,000 to support the PJC’s critical work for
social justice!
We can reach our goal
but we need you!
Many hands make light work.
PJC provides free
food, drink & ice cream! Yeah!
Dates in Feb are (T)
2/19. Dates in March
are (SU) 3/9, (M)
3/10, (T) 3/11.
We gather at 6:00pm and wrap it up around 9:00pm.
While we eat there is an orientation. We head to the phones around 6:30pm.
If calling is not your thing, we also need help with getting pledges in the mail
that night!
Bring a friend! Fair trade prizes for the top callers! It’s really phun!
Contact Andrea
aarratoon@pjcvt.org 863-2345 x-6
If you can’t give us your time to reach our fundraising goal please
make a donation today. Thanks!
OTHER:
JOB POSTING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Executive
Director
The Peace & Justice Center in
Burlington, Vermont seeks a skilled and inspiring leader with a passion for
social justice. This role requires knowledge and experience in the following
areas:
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Strategic
organizational planning
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Program
planning and staff supervision
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Fiscal
planning and oversight
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Fundraising
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Legislative
and systems advocacy
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Public
relations
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Human
resources management
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Community
organizing
The PJC is a grassroots
advocacy and social change organization focused on economic justice, racial
justice, and peace and human rights. It maintains a fair trade store, a lending
library, a website, and produces a monthly newsletter and weekly radio program.
Qualified candidates will have an advanced degree (in public health, social
work, law, or any other social science) and/or five years of demonstrated
organizational and program experience. S/he must have a broad knowledge of and
involvement in issues of race, class, and peace and human rights. Interested
candidates please submit a resume, cover letter, and a brief writing sample to
the Peace and Justice Center, Attn: Search Committee, 21 Church Street,
Burlington, VT 05401 or email requirements to
wcoe@pjcvt.org. The deadline to submit materials is March 7th,
2008. For a comprehensive job description please visit
www.pjcvt.org. The PJC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color are
especially encouraged to apply.
THE RECRUITING FOR PEACE
CAMPAIGN’S ALTERNATIVE’S BOOK IS
NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE:
http://www.pjcvt.org/peacehr.htm
WAR TAX BOYCOTT
Tax season 2008
has arrived. January brings W-2s, 1099s and 1040s to our doorsteps.
It’s time to register for
the 2008 War Tax Boycott and bring notice of our resistance to
the steps of the White House and Congress. The earlier we register our
resistance, the more we will inspire others to join us. The earlier we register
our redirection, the better we can plan for the public display our priorities.
It only takes a few moments. Just go to
www.wartaxboycott.org.
WARRIOR WRITERS: RE-MAKING SENSE
IVAW's Warrior
Writers Project unleashes its second book!
We are excited to announce the completion of the second book by the Warrior
Writers Project entitled Re-Making Sense. The book is a collection of creative
writing and art by members of Iraq Veterans Against the War. The 200 page book
features over 40 members of IVAW. It contains poetry, prose, letters,
photographs and visual artwork. The Warrior Writers Project provides tools and
space for community building, healing and redefinition to Iraq Veterans Against
the War (IVAW). Through writing/artistic workshops that are based on experiences
in the military and Iraq, the veterans unbury their experiences and connect with
each other on a personal and artistic level. The writing from the workshops is
compiled into books, performances and exhibits that provide a lens into the
hearts of people who have a deep and intimate relationship with the Iraq war.
Furthermore, it gives the veterans a sense of ownership over their stories and
strength in their voice, perspective and power. For more info about the Warrior
Writers Project email
warriorwriters@ivaw.org. Available at the Peace & Justice Store.
CONGRESSIONAL CONTACT INFO:
Senator Patrick Leahy:
Washington office: (202) 224-4242
Burlington office: (802)
863-2525 1-800-642-3193
Montpelier office: (802) 229-0569
Representative Peter Welch:
Washington D.C.
Office: (202) 225-4115
District Office: 888-605-7270
Senator Bernie Sanders
Washington, DC:
202-224-5141
Burlington:
802-862-0697 In-State 800-339-9834
Brattleboro:
802-254-8732
Montpelier:
802-223-2241
Our action alerts are compiled
from the following resources: United for Peace & Justice, Black Sheep Books, UVM
SFPGJ, UVM SLAP, Vermont Ecumenical Council, ISO, AFSC-VT, “What’s a Citizen to
do?” List serve, Burlington Anti-War Coalition, Vermont Workers’ Center, NH
Peace Action, and individual activists and organizations who request events to
be listed. Thank you to all who contribute to our action alerts. To have your
event included in our next action alert, please email
peace@pjcvt.org with the subject line “Add to Action Alert.”
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