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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
WEEK OF AUGUST 5th, 2024
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MT. DIABLO PEACE & JUSTICE CENTER EVENT!
PLEASE SHARE AND JOIN US!
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11th,
DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM (for reception)//
SPEAKER STARTS AT 7:00PM
Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center presents
REV. DR. MUNTHER ISSAC
Sanctuary at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
aka Creekside Commons
1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette
Spend an evening with the Palestinian pastor of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem, currently touring the U.S.
He will address the impact of the silence of many U.S. churches in the face of mass civilian casualties and the destruction of the Palestinian homeland.
Pastor Isaac is a renowned international speaker and author who gained global attention in December 2023 for his sermon, “Christ In the Rubble” which was heard by tens of millions of people. He is also the academic dean of Bethlehem Bible College, and is the director of the highly acclaimed and influential Christ at the Checkpoint conferences.
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“Let it be clear: Silence is complicity, and empty calls for peace without a ceasefire
and end to occupation, and the shallow words of empathy without direct action
— are all under the banner of complicity...this genocide must stop now."
Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th, 8:30 AM
LIVERMORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS LAB - WEST GATE
TRI-VALLEY CARES'
ANNUAL RALLY AGAINST NUCLEAR WEAPONS
on 79th Anniversary of Bombing of Hiroshima
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6th, 10 AM
STATE CAPITOL - SACRAMENTO
CALIFORNIA PALESTINE SOLIDARITY COALITION
ADVOCACY DAY -
PROTECT UNBIASED EDUCATION ON PALESTINE
Pro-Israel organizations are trying to pass bills designed to censor unbiased education on Palestine based on false claims of increased antisemitism in our public schools and universities. These bills will also suppress pro-Palestine advocacy on college and university campuses.
Never Done Legislative Advocacy? Don’t worry, we will have training, talking points and literature to share in Sacramento. Please RSVP https://bit.ly/Aug6AdvocacyDay There is no cost to attend, but please plan to cover your own travel and food expenses.
Look out for additional logistics the week prior. CAIR California, CA Coalition for Liberated Ethnic Studies, JVP California
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7th 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST
18 MILLION RISING IS HOSTING AN ONLINE EVENT
DIGITAL SECURITY TRAINING 101
We keep us safe, online and in the streets! Join us for Digital Security 101 for activists and organizers. This introductory training will teach you the basics of staying protected while fighting for justice and liberation.
From right-wing doxxing to police surveillance at protests, our communities are under attack. But we can keep ourselves and our movements safe through digital security. Together, we’ll cover tips and tools to protect your devices, accounts, personal data, and communications.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
CLICK HERE FOR INFO ON 18 MILLION RISING
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 9th at NOON - REPEATS ON FRIDAYS
WEEKLY PALESTINE SOLIDARITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Weekly updates on what is happening in Palestine, calls to action, and solidarity work for organizations, activists, and supporters, particularly in the Bay Area.
Co-sponsored by Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Bay Resistance, Center for Political Education and Anti-Police-Terror Project
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ZOOM MEETING
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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd
THREE DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE - ONLINE ORGANIZED BY WORLD BEYOND WAR
Ending all wars means closing all military bases. The United States of America, unlike any other nation, maintains a massive network of foreign military bases around the world, over 900 bases in more than 90 countries and territories.
These bases are costly in a number of ways: financially, politically, socially, and environmentally. U.S. bases in foreign lands often raise geopolitical tensions, support undemocratic regimes, and serve as a recruiting tool for militant groups opposed to the U.S. presence and the governments its presence bolsters. In other cases, foreign bases are being used and have made it easier for the United States to launch and execute disastrous wars, including those in Afghanistan, Iraq, Yemen, Somalia, and Libya. Across the political spectrum and even within the U.S. military there is growing recognition that many overseas bases should have been closed decades ago, but bureaucratic inertia and misguided political interests have kept them open.
Join us virtually – or in-person in Australia, Germany, Colombia, and the U.S. – for the 3-day #NoWar2024 Conference to learn about the impact of the USA’s military base empire and how to resist it. The conference will travel virtually across the globe, visiting sites near U.S. military bases, from Australia, to Germany, to Colombia, with the concluding event in Washington, DC, the heart of the U.S. military base empire.
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER HERE
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Informative readings/videos/podcasts:
"It is no longer possible to categorise the nihilistic violence of the Israeli state. It appears to have no objective other than violence and an urge for desolation.
In 24 hours Israel has murdered the man with whom it would need to negotiate hostage release in the short term and political settlement in the long term, and a key figure in its most dangerous potential military enemy which has refrained from full-on war.
In doing so it has violated the territory, indeed the capitals, of two crucial regional states."
BERNIE: The Podcast / Episode 9: BILL MCKIBBEN
" I speak to environmentalist Bill McKibben. Bill is an activist and writer who is one of the leading voices on the impact of climate change as well as a dear friend of mine. He is the founder of the climate campaign groups 350.org and Third Act. He has authored a dozen books about the environment, including his first, The End of Nature (1989. We discuss the record heatwaves sweeping the globe as we speak, the growth of renewable energy and how much time we have to save our planet, and what a second Trump term would mean for climate change."
The West Bank: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)
Comedian John Oliver discusses how the West Bank settlements came to be, what their presence means for everyone in the region, and why the weight of the world rests squarely on the shoulders of Ben & Jerry’s.
LINKS FROM LAST WEEK:
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ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA | |
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World BEYOND War has
a DIVESTMENT campaign!
About the Campaign
Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.
Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.
War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE
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NOW WHAT????
The Frontlines event on May 4th was very powerful and emotional.
FRONTLINE EVENT WAS REPORTED ON LOCAL NEWS!
We heard from several attendees that they felt compelled to act in a meaningful way. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming... where do we start?
In terms of direct aid going to Gaza specifically, we recommend Baitulmaal, who have been able to get aid in.
The other organization we recommend is HEAL Palestine which is focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating Gaza. Its founders are the same founders of PCRF.
There is also Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which evacuates children who are in need of medical treatment abroad and Medical Aid for Palestinians which offers medical services to Palestinians in Palestine and Palestinian refugees in neighboring countries.
For a full list of resources, you can access the document we put together: tinyurl.com/FrontlinesResources
One thing we are asked to do, again and again, from the people in Gaza is to raise awareness about their situation. Talk to your nearest and dearest about the ongoing genocide.
Remember, we all have a role to play and collectively, our small actions add up. Don't give up, keep raising awareness, keep boycotting, keep donating, keep advocating, KEEP CALLING YOUR LOCAL REPS!
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.
- From the Frontlines Organization Team
MORE UPDATES COMING SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE!
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This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns
CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!
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Includes a frequently updated
calendar of local events
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Peace work in the Quaker tradition
American Friends Service Committee
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BOYCOTT
DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!
CHECK OUT THIS HANDY NEW APP!
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CARE TO DONATE TO THE PEACE CENTER?
As a small non-profit, we rely heavily on donations to keep our doors open!
Use the QR code below or access the donation link on our website: https://ourpeacecenter.org/donate/
To send checks directly to the Center - use our address at 1035 Carol Lane - Lafayette, CA 94549.
The Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center is a tax-deductible 501 (c)(3) non-profit.
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Peace is Possible!
Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center
at Creekside Commons
1035 Carol Lane
Lafayette, CA 94549
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