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Friday Vigils

Friday Vigils continue at Washington Park, across from the library and the post office.

School of the Americas News and Vigil

Vigil and Nonviolent Direct Action to Close the SOA/WHINSEC
November 16-18, 2007

http://www.soaw.org/

SOA/WHINSEC Instructors Jailed for Involvement in Colombian Drug Cartel

After barely averting a cut in funding by a six vote margin in Congress and becoming a focus of widespread criticism for its lack of transparency, the SOA/WHINSEC is once again making headlines due to crimes committed by its graduates.

(Photo: Diego Leon Montoya Sanchez, alias "Don Diego")

A recent criminal investigation into the Colombian Army’s Third Brigade, has prompted the arrest of thirteen high ranking officers accused of providing security and mobilizing troops for Diego Montoya (alias “Don Diego”), the leader of the Norte del Valle Cartel and one of the FBI’s 10 most-wanted criminals.

The Iraq Moratorium

Visit the Iraq Moratorium web page for more information about this upcoming effort to end the occupation.

www.iraqmoratorium.org

The Iraq Moratorium is about to begin. Initiated by antiwar activists from several groups around the country, it calls for local, decentralized, personal action or statements against the ongoing war and occupation of Iraq on the 3rd Friday of every month. This Friday, Sept. 21st, is the first of what promises to be a growing movement in the coming months.

United for Peace and Justice is enthusiastically supporting this effort. The delegates at our National Assembly a few months ago agreed: It is critically important to offer as many opportunities for a wide range of people to express their opposition to this horrendous, criminal war.

The idea is simple: Everyone, wherever you are, should try to do something that publicly says, "I am against this war -- and I want it to end now!"

The Iraq Moratorium is something everyone can get involved with, either as an individual or as part of a group. Here are just a few ideas for what you can do:

1) Wear an antiwar button or sticker to work or school.

2) Wear a black armband to let people know you mourn the overwhelming loss of life in this war.

3) Hang an antiwar sign in your window, or put one on your lawn.

4) Call a local radio talk show and explain why you want this war to end.

5) Today, or tomorrow, write a letter to the editor of a local newspaper and let people know about the Iraq Moratorium and how they can get involved.

6) With just a few people, you can make a large antiwar sign or banner and hang it from a busy overpass where people traveling to or from work will see it, or from some other highly visible location.

7) Put together a small group to stand vigil in front of a military recruiting station,  your local federal building, or the office of your senator or representative in Congress.

8) Call the Washington, DC, offices of your senators and your representative.

For more information about the Iraq Moratorium, visit: www.iraqmoratorium.org.

And remember, if you are planning anything that others are welcome to join, please be sure to post it on UFPJ's online calendar.

We encourage each of you getting this message to do something as part of the first day of the Iraq Moratorium this Friday, Sept. 21st!

And don't forget: United for Peace and Justice has initiated a call for a massive national mobilization against the war on Saturday, October 27th. This mobilization will be different from others -- instead if everyone going to Washington, DC, there will be 11 regional actions spread out across the country. In the coming weeks we will be sending you more details, and we encourage you to check www.oct27.org for updates.

Save the date! Saturday, October 27th
National Mobilization to End the Iraq War!
11 Massive Demonstrations for Peace!
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GPJC Weekly Calendar - Nove 13-20

Georgia Peace and Justice Coalition weekly Calendar  Nov 13-Nov 20
www.georgiapeace.org

Tuesday, Nov 13

6:00 – 9:00 pm
Focus On Feminist Workshop. Mark your calendar, here is another chance to participate in this wonderful and popular workshop series. This Tuesday marks the first of three informative workshops that compose the Young Women's Leadership Project, a series of trainings that empower young women to fulfill their leadership potential. In "Focus on Feminist", participants will explore the history and politics of the pro-choice movement,dispelling myths and arming you with critical facts from the last one hundred years of reproductive health. Attend and you won’t miss an exciting and fun evening filled with laughter, great food, and critical conversation. For more information call the Feminist Women’s Health Center at 404.248.5445 or email Mimie at nextwavefeministcenter.org

7:00 pm
Amnesty International Meeting - The Atlanta chapter of Amnesty International will have its next meeting at Fresh to Order at 860 Peachtree Street, (Midtown) Atlanta. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human?Rights and other international human rights standards. This meeting will focus on anti-torture efforts. Had enough of the attempts to justify torture? Had enough of the insincere “debates” over the definition of torture? Well then, this meeting is where you should be. Find out what you can do. More information is available by calling 404.876.5661 ext. 28 or visit www.amnestyatl.googlepages.com

Wednesday, Nov 14

3:30 – 5:00 pm
Coalition for the Homeless Mentally Ill Meeting. To be held at the First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 16th St at Peachtree St. Free parking is available at the rear of church or you can park at InterPark on corner of l6h St and Peachtree St. and have your ticket stamped at the security desk at the church. This month’s agenda topics includs: The Status of Treatment for Drug and Alcohol Addictions; What are the options for treatments and rehabilitation? How do we best advocate on behalf of those who need these services as a first step to getting off the street? What role does shelter/transitional/permanent housing play in the process? For more information contact alanmharrisjuno.com

Thursday, Nov 15

2pm
public meeting of the Grady Hospital Authority Exploratory and Advisory Committees,  Loudermilk Center, 40 Courtland.
This is the last scheduled meeting of the Committees formed to help recommend solutions to Grady's financial and structural problems for presentation at the Authority's Nov. 26 Board meeting. All who are concerned that Grady Hospital remain a public institution are encouraged to attend.

5:00-6:00 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at CNN, Marietta and Centennial Olympic Park. For more information e-mail John.Zientowskiturner.com

7pm-midnight
Concert for SOAWatch, The Eyedrum Art & Music Gallery, 290 MLK Jr. Drive, SE, Atlanta 30312. The many musicians who perform at the annual School of the Americas protest in Ft. Benning, Ga. will take the stage for a harmonious and energetic concert to raise funds for SOAWatch, the organizing backbone of this multiyear campaign to close down the School of the Assassins and end US policy of supporting right-wing dictators and oligarchs in Central and Latin America. $20 donation. $10 - seniors, students, artists.
Tickets available for purchase at Charis Books and More. Limited seating.

Friday, Nov 16

MAIN IRAQ MORATORIUM ACTIONS IN METRO ATLANTA

Marietta Square Peace Vigil, noon to 1 pm. 32 Waddell, Marietta 30090; in front of the Court House. Sponsored by Citizens for Peace, Cobb County. Contact: Tim Franzen cobbpeacecomcast.net 404-414-5521.

Vigil/Rally to Bring Troops Home Now. Snellville, Gwinnett Co., 5 – 6 pm. 1905 Scenic Highway (Hwy 124), Snellville 30078. Hwy 124/Ronald Reagan Pkwy Intersection.  Sponsored by Gwinnett Citizens for Peace. Contact: Dot Shaw shawdot1bellsouth.net 770-922-9293.

Vigil/Rally to Bring Troops Home Now.  Norcross, Gwinnett Co., 5 – 6 pm. 6210 Singleton Rd., Norcross 30093; Jimmy Carter Blvd./Singleton Rd. intersection.  Sponsored by Gwinnett Citizens for Peace. Contact: Jacki Huckins, jackihugginsgmail.com.

Stand for Peace Demonstration. Stone Mountain, 5 - 6 pm.  965 N. Hairston Rd. Intersection of North Hairston and Memorial Drive. Sponsored by DeKalb Citizens for Peace.  Contacts: Billie Daniels 770-484-4302 billierdhotmail.com, Michelle Griffith 770-356-3271 mvgblue292yahoo.com.

Colony Square Weekly Stand for Peace, Downtown Atlanta, Noon to 1 pm. Peachtree and 14th St. Contact: WAND (Women’s Action for New Directions 404-524-5999 wandatlantawand.org.

5:00-6:00 PM
Iraq-Get Out!  Iran-Stay Out! Bush/Cheney- Out Now! No Attack on Iran!
Moreland Ave. & Caroline St.(Edgewood Shopping Center, 1/2 mile south of Little 5 Pts.)
Wear Orange All Day
Come Take a Public Pledge to Resist.Bring Signs, Banners, Whistles, Street Theater. For more information contact World Can't Wait Atlanta at Atlantaworldcantwait.org or 866- 3 70-5404

Saturday, Nov 17

MAIN IRAQ MORATORIUM ACTIONS IN METRO ATLANTA

Stand for Peace Vigil at Dekalb Farmers Market.  Noon – 1 pm. 3000 Ponce de Leon Avenue. Contact: John Zientowski John.Zientowskiturner.com.

Support the Troops/ Anti-war/ Peace Vigil.  Douglasville, 4 – 5 pm. Next to Arbor Place Mall at corner of Chapel Hill and Douglas Boulevard. Take I-20 west from Atlanta to Chapel Hill Rd. exit; take Chapel Hill Rd. South. Sponsored by Douglas County/West Georgia Peace Group  Contact: Denise Grentz 770-942-0413 dsgrentzbellsouth.net.

Sunday, Nov 18

12:15-1:00 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at the corner of MLK Drive and Washington Street (across from the state capitol). For more information, e-mail elogangsu.edu or peggyhendrix2000yahoo.com.

12 :00-12:30 pm
Weekly "Stand for Peace" vigil at 910 Ponce De Leon Ave NE ,Open Door Community. For more information contact Lauren Cogswell at lauren_cogswellyahoo.com, 404-874-9652

State of Hope Tour Schedule
http://www.stateofhope.blogspot.com/

FRIDAY, NOV 9. MARIETTA.. 8pm-10:30pm
Cool Beans Coffee Roasting Company. 31 Mill St Marietta, GA 30060

SATURDAY, NOV 10, SAUTEE, 12pm-3pm
Sautee Nacoochee Community Center
With performances the Latin American Dancers from the Latino students association at Gainesville State college

SUNDAY, NOV 11, ATHENS, 5:00 to 08:00 PM
University of Georgia
Building # 0081(Student Learning Center), Room #0148
WITH SPECIAL GUESTS: DUBCONSCIOUS

MONDAY, NOV 12, STATESBORO. 12:00-3:00
Russell Union Student Center Rotunda,
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA.
WITH SPECIAL GUEST: RICHARD FLYNN

TUESDAY, NOV 13, SAVANNAH, 8-10pm
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park Ave 31401

WEDNESDAY, NOV 14, ST. SIMON'S ISLAND
"Veteran's Walk" at The Casino
530 Beachview Drive St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Contact: Cathy Browning, 912-996-6523

THURSDAY, NOV 15, AMERICUS
Eyes Wide Open exhibit on display, Rylander Park, 123 West Lamar Street 31709
Evening Concert 7-9pm, Koinonia Partners Community, 1324 GA Highway 49 S 31709

FRIDAY, NOV 16, MACON
First Christian Church
2306 Vineville Ave.
Macon, Ga. 31204
Boots on display from 12pm-8pm
Musical Program from 6:30-8pm

SATURDAY, NOV. 17, COLUMBUS
All day: tabling all day at the gates of Ft. Benning , including some of the Eyes Wide Open boots exhibition;
7pm: GPJC statewide meet and greet , Econo Lodge Historic District 1024 Veterans Pkwy.

For more Tour information please contact Tim Franzen at cobbpeacecomcast.net/  404-414-5521 or Christina Repoley at crepoleyafsc.org/  404-586-0460 x30.

Monday, Nov 19

5:15-6:15 pm
Protest at Sen. Saxby Chambliss speech.  Henry Co. Admin. Bldg. McDonough 140 Henry Pkwy, McDonough 30253.  (35 min S of Atlanta; rush hour—1 hr.)  Carpool from Candler Pk MARTA Station: Meet 4 pm; leave 4:10.  I 75 S to Exit. 218; E on GA 20; R Indust. Blvd; L on Henry Pkwy. Organized by GPJC/Henry County Contact: Jackie Adams 770-474-4939.

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For more information please visit
www.soaw.org

On the weekend of November 16-18, thousands will gather at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia for the Vigil and the Nonviolent Direct Action to Close the School of the Americas and to end the racist system of violence and domination that the SOA represents. Take a Stand for Justice!

After a close vote in the house of representatives on an amendment that would have cut funding for the SOA/WHINSEC, a series of very successful delegations to Latin America, and the Bolivian and Costa Rican governments' announcements that they would cease all training at the school; this years vigil is shaping up to be one of the most exciting in recent years!

Come celebrate with us and join torture survivors, students, social movement leaders, religious workers, peacemakers, the Indigo girls , Congressman Jim McGovern, presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich, the 1000 Grandmothers, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers , Carrie Newcomer, Students for a Democratic Society, Rabbi Michael Lerner, Veterans for Peace, Aimee Allison, Josefina Lazo from El Salvador , Jim Schmitz of AFSCME, Miguel Ángel Vásquez de la Rosa from Oaxaca and thousands more in denouncing SOA/WHINSEC-sponsored violence in Latin America and demand a radical change in U.S. foreign policy!

The weekend will include a massive rally, nonviolent direct action training, workshops, benefit concerts, puppet shows, teach-ins and more! Please check back soon for schedule changes and updates.



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I think that people want peace so much that one of these days government had better get out of their way and let them have it.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
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