Next meeting of the WNC Peace Coalition will be in January. We are taking the month of December off.++++++
From Mary Olson of Common Sense at the Nuclear Crossroads:
Common Sense at the Nuclear Crossroads will be presenting a transportation ordinance before
Events, announcements and late breaking news can be posted in the comments.
EVENTS
11/25/08 Asheville City Council to hear Common Sense at the Nuclear Crossroads presentation on their local campaign to raise awareness about existing nuclear shipments of materials and waste and the prevention of an enormous increase in quantity (and hazard) of nuclear waste if “recycling” of nuclear waste is approved and takes place in South Carolina. They are asking for an ordinance that would make it a crime to bring irradiated fuel through the city. PLEASE attend the November 25 City Council meeting at Asheville City Hall, inviting folks who care about this issue to attend as well. There will be a public comments period on this issue. For more information, contact Mary Olson at nirs@main.nc.us. For more background information, go to this post.
12/01/08 World AIDS Day
12/02/08 Dept of Peace Campaign meets at 7 PM at the
12/04/08 Veterans for Peace meet at 6 PM at Firestorm Café & Books in
12/04/08 Public meeting in
12/05/08 to 12/06/08 Progressive Democrats of NC Annual Convention in
12/06/08 Buncombe County Green Party meeting at 10 AM at the Fortune building on
12/10/08 Human Rights Day - 60th Anniversary of the Declaration of Human Rights
12/12/08 to 12/14/08 United for Peace & Justice will hold their National Assembly near
12/12/08 Unitarian Universalist Congregation will show a film at 7 PM. Movie will be “Kilowatt Ours” – the new version. Discussion will follow. Free, donations accepted. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us or call 828-299-1242 for more information.
12/15/08 Bill of Rights Day
12/16/08 WNC Physicians for Social Responsibility meeting at UU Church in Asheville on Charlotte and Edwin St. Contact Lew at patrie.wncpsr@main.nc.us or call 828-299-1242 for more information. This meeting has been canceled.
12/16/08 WNC Peace Coalition meeting at UU Church in
12/21/08 The Ethical Society of Asheville will meet at 2 PM at the Botanical Gardens Visitor Center at
01/13/09 to 01/17/09 “Heeding God’s Call: A Gathering on Peace” in
January 20, 2009: Join thousands to demand "Bring the troops home now!"
01/27/09 to 02/01/09 World Social Forum will be held in
03/20/09 to 03/23/09 Department of Peace Campaign National Conference, March 20-23, 2009 in Washington, DC
3/21/09 Massive day of protest against the
Mass Actions on the 6th Anniversary of the
Bring All the Troops Home Now -- End All Colonial Occupations!
Fund People's Needs, Not Militarism & Bank Bailouts!
04/29/09 to 04/30/09 Join Christian Peace Witness for
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ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACTIONS
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Have some ideas for the next NC Governor? Go to this website and let Governor-elect Purdue know what you think.
Have some ideas for the next
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From the Peace
We're launching a "Personal Postcards to Your President" campaign!
It's easy to participate!
1. Visit your local store and get a postcard representing your town or city
2. Write a note to YOUR next President
3. Mail it by Inauguration Day, January 20, 2009
4. Urge all of your friends and family to do the same
You should use the address of Obama’s Senate office:
President-elect Barack Obama
713 Hart Senate Office Building
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*Film: “End of
Sponsored by Veterans For Peace Chapter 099
Based on Naomi Wolf's best-selling book, *The End of America* identifies how open societies close down as they slide toward fascism, and how this is happening in the
Location: Firestorm Cafe,
Watch a trailer or the whole video here and find out actions you can take:
www.myamericaproject.org
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From ACLU:
Dear ACLU Supporter,
I’ve never done this before. In my entire seven years as the ACLU’s executive director, I have never asked you to sign a presidential petition written in appreciation and support, rather than in outrage and protest. That’s how dramatically different things can be now.
After eight years of a Bush administration that thumbed its nose at the Constitution and the rule of law, it was incredibly gratifying to see President-elect Obama in his “60 Minutes” interview affirm his intentions to reject torture and put an end to the Guantánamo prison camp and its sham military commission system which have been a stain on America’s name at home and abroad.
Just last week, you helped the ACLU run a full-page ad urging Barack Obama to take the lead on these critical issues. And now, using language strikingly similar to the words we use to describe the horrors of
I hope you felt a special sense of achievement upon hearing his close Guantánamo pledge because it wouldn’t have happened without you and the ACLU.
Watch Barack Obama’s strong words. (This will take you to CBSnews.com.) Then, affirm your support for bold action!
Our task now is to do everything we can to maintain momentum for a January 20th executive order. Immediately closing Gitmo and shutting down the military commissions can be a powerful first step on the long road to a full restoration of our fundamental freedoms.
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Peace & Earth Committee of Asheville Friends Meeting is working to help
From American Friends Service Committee: We have received an urgent appeal to send Hygiene Kits and Infant Kits to
HYGIENE KIT
1 Tube Toothpaste
1 toothbrush
1 Bottle Shampoo
1 Bar
1 Comb (Wide-toothed)
1 Washcloth
1 Small Towel
INFANT KIT
2 Receiving Blankets
4 Baby Washcloths
1 Baby Towel
1 Bar Baby Soap (or Ivory or Baby Liquid Soap)
1 Small Tube or Jar Petroleum Jelly
2 Pairs Infant Socks
Thank you for your participation in this outreach to storm-ravaged
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PROGRESSIVE DEMOCRATS OF NC
2008 PDNC ANNUAL CONVENTION
BUILDING A UNITED PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT
When: Friday evening, December 5th, 6 PM, PDNC Business and Strategy Meeting with election of officers.
Saturday, December 6th, 8:30 – 5:00, Progressive Summit
Where: Bur-Mil Club House,
The Questions: What are the strategic implications of the election and the economic crisis? What are the next steps for bringing together progressive groups in NC in a unified and effective social movement? How do we effectively move the Democratic Party and the legislature in a progressive direction?
Saturday’s Keynote Speakers Include:
Tim Carpenter, National Director, Progressive Democrats of America,
Michael Schwalbe, Professor of Sociology, NC State University
Registration: Go to: http://www.progressivedemocratsnc.org/blog/
or send your check to David Mills, PDNC Treasurer, 1607 Delaware Ave., Durham, NC 27705
Fees:
Friday night: $35 after Nov. 23rd. Includes dinner
Saturday: $40 after Nov. 23rd. Includes lunch
A limited number of scholarships will be available for students and low-income people.
Registration at either event includes annual membership dues. Membership is open to any voter registered in
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