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THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S WEEKLY UPDATES
October 8 to 14, 2014
A Compilation of News and Upcoming Events of Interest to the Local Progressive Community
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Peacemakers,
Please send all notices you want publicized to: [email protected]
Send them in by Tuesday, October 14th to ensure their inclusion in the October 15th to 21st Weekly Updates.
Also, please mention whether or not you want some rolling notices such as articles or videos taken down (for reasons of timeliness or
other) and new ones put in their place, in order to save on space and keep the Updates fresh.
In case the entire Updates are not readable through your email account, a basic PDF text file of this week's news and announcements is
attached for download.
Your comments and suggestions to make the Updates more useful are VERY much appreciated. Thank you!
ADDED NOTE: In the near-future, we may be splitting up the Weekly Updates into two separate email newsletters: one for WNY
Peace Center /Task Force News & Events, and another for Allied Organizations News & Events/Other Items Of Note.
There has been concern about the recent increase of length in the Weekly Updates (this is for various reasons). We strive not only to
be an effective activist resource, but also a welcoming community calendar, and one that is reader-friendly within the boundaries of a
text-only newsletter. We are still working on the NationBuilder website as well.
Please let us know if this arrangement would work out for you.
Thank you all! :-)
- Jeff O'Connell
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SAVE THE DATE!!!!! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2014
THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S 47TH ANNUAL DINNER will be happening on Saturday, November 8 at the
Buffalo Convention Center (153 Franklin Street, Buffalo, NY).
This year's speaker is Dr. Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D.
To quote from his website (http://www.anthonynocella.org/): “...[Dr. Nocella] is an award-winning author, community leader, and
professor, is a senior fellow of the Dispute Resolution Institute at the Hamline Law School [St. Paul, Minnesota]. Nocella, co-founder
of eco-ability, disability pedagogy, and critical animal studies, is a scholar in the fields of education and justice, peace and conflict
studies. He is internationally known for his innovative, transformative, and intersectional collaborations among fields of study, social
movements, scholars, and communities.”
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS, INCLUDING TICKET-ORDERING INFORMATION! WE LOOK FORWARD TO
SEEING YOU AGAIN THIS YEAR!
Help fund Anthony Nocella’s visit to Buffalo here! Go to the GoFundMe website and contribute!
http://www.gofundme.com/eooy6k
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
I. WNY Peace Center Special Announcements, Board Meetings, Websites, Videos, Etc.
II. Notable Events This Week
III. Keep The Date Open
IV. Task Force News & Events
V. Allied Organizations News & Events
VI. Other Items Of Note
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I. WNY PEACE CENTER SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, BOARD MEETINGS, WEBSITES, VIDEOS, ETC.
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The next WNY Peace Center Coordinating Board Meeting will be held next month on Monday, October 20th, starting at 7 p.m., at the
Network of Religious Communities (1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209). All are welcome!
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WNY PEACE CENTER WEBSITES (Check For Updates!):
Main Website: http://wnypeace.org/new/
Blog: http://wnypeacecenter.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WesternNewYorkPeaceCenter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WNYPeaceCenter/
Vimeo Channel: http://vimeo.com/user22770463/
YouTube Channel: http://tinyurl.com/kzlf2ac/
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II. NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEK (Events Are Listed In Order Of Date)
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1. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
"Weekly Vigil At the Erie County Holding Center (ECHC)"
Every Wednesday
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
ECHC
40 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
In light of a recent spate of suspicious deaths at the Holding Center (specifically, Rosie Mendez, aged 26, and David C. Liddick, aged
41), the Prisoner Support Vigil will resume on a weekly basis. We will stand in front of the Holding Center every Wednesday from 4
to 5 p.m. until justice is done.
Our presence tells staff and community that there is still work to be done. It also tells inmates that we are trying to keep hope alive.
All are invited to join.
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2. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 TO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
“5th Annual National Week Of Action Against School Pushout”
Please join with other Buffalo students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members next week in events occurring both
locally and nationally, as part of the 5th Annual National Week of Action Against School Pushout (suspensions and other
discouragements that push struggling students out of school). The Buffalo initiative, with 6 events over the week, includes a focus on
Restorative Justice, Nonviolence, and practical help in dealing with legal issues. And please spread the word!
Remaining Events Scheduled For Buffalo:
“Citizen Action/Alliance For Quality Education Rally”
Wednesday, October 8
11:00 a.m.
Buffalo Academy Of Visual & Performing Arts
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
“Restorative Justice Chat & Chew”
Thursday, October 9
12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Peace Of The City
301 14th Street
Buffalo, NY
“Facing The Law: Giving Teens Real Advice from Real Professionals”
Saturday, October 11
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dorothy Collier Community Center
118 East Utica Street
Buffalo, NY
Dignity In Schools Website: http://dignityinschools.org
Dignity in Schools Campaign Week Of Action promo video: http://bit.ly/1ohuR3J
Solutions Not Suspensions Initiative Website: http://bit.ly/OaIG6K
For Updates, follow the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ErieCountyRestorativeJusticeCoalition
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3. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
"David Rovics: Songs Of Social Significance"
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
From Rovics' Wikipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rovics/):
"David Rovics (born April 10, 1967) is an American indie singer/songwriter. His music concerns topical subjects such as the 2003
Iraq war, anti-globalization and social justice issues. Rovics has been an outspoken critic of former President George W. Bush, the
Republican Party, John Kerry, and the Democratic Party.
"Rovics is critical of the United States government's policies and claims that the U.S. government's foreign policy represents U.S.
corporate interests and that 'the U.S. government does not like democracy either at home or abroad.'...”
From David Rovics' Official Website (http://davidrovics.com/):
"...His essays are published regularly on CounterPunch and elsewhere, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web
have been downloaded more than a million times. Most importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry,
he will make the revolution irresistible..."
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1436452103282728/
Event Poster: http://tinyurl.com/mvcwdoc/
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4. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
“IWI Talking Circle”
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Network of Religious Communities
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Please bring an organic snack to share at noon and the Circle will open at 12:30 p.m. Parking and entrance in the rear of the building.
Come on out to join us!
For more information, contact:
Agnes Williams
Indigenous Women's Initiatives
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 332-6988
Fax: (716) 332-6998
Main Website: http://www.iwinitiatives.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousWomensInitiatives/
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5. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
"Anti-Drone Vigil At Niagara Air Force Base"
3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
2026 Lockport Road
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Carpooling for the vigils begin at 2:30 p.m. as the University at Buffalo South Campus Park and Ride (Main Street, Buffalo, NY), and
leaves at 2:45 p.m. sharp. Signs and musical instruments are welcome.
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6. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
“World On Your Plate: 11th Annual Food Forum & Sustainable Living Conference”
Daemen College
Wick Campus Center
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
$25 preregistered (RSVP to http://www.worldonyourplate.org/)
$30 at the door
FREE to students with preregistration!
To be a vendor or sponsor, or to propose a workshop, or for information, call (716) 839-8524, or visit
http://www.WorldOnYourPlate.org/
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7. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
“A Multi-Faith Program In Word & Song”
7:00 p.m.
University Presbyterian Church
3330 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
A musical and spoken word performance presented by The Rev. Elizabeth “Betty” Stookey and Noel “Paul” Stookey (of Peter, Paul,
& Mary)
Co-sponsored by University Presbyterian Church and the Institute for the Global Study of Religion at Canisius College. This program
is free and open to the public.
For more information: http://www.upcbuffalo.org/
Noel “Paul” Stookey:
http://www.noelpaulstookey.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stookey/
Peter, Paul, & Mary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Paul_and_Mary/
http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/
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8. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
“Parisima Kazemi: Baha'i”
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Program) / 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Potluck)
Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (UCC/DC)
3449 West River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Parisima Kazemi speaks about the Baha’i faith.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bahá'í_Faith
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9. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 AND MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
“WNY Muslims: Roses Of The Prophet – iLove”
Sunday, October 12
2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Walden Galleria Mall
1 Walden Galleria
Buffalo, NY 14225
Monday, October 13
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
University At Buffalo (North Campus)
Student Union
Buffalo, NY
The annual “Roses of the Prophet – iLove” event is part of our outreach efforts. In hosting this event we aim to spread awareness by
passing out roses, along with some inspirational words of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), to individuals in the
community. It is our hope that this gesture may open the hearts and minds of those who may have reservations towards, or are
unfamiliar with, the Islamic faith.
To donate towards or sponsor this event, please visit this page: https://simplecheckout.authorize.net/payment/CatalogPayment.aspx
If you are interested in volunteering/participating in the event, please e-mail us at [email protected] or call (716) 923-4386.
Multi-faith volunteers are welcome (and encouraged!) so please bring your friends!
Event Page: http://wnymuslims.org/volunteers-needed-for-roses-of-the-prophet/
Event Poster: http://wnymuslims.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/flyer-roses-of-the-prophets-9-23-14.png
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10. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
“ ‘Wag The Dog’ Screening - Presented By U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (Buffalo Chapter)”
7:00 p.m.
El Buen Amigo
114 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo branch of U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (http://usfriendsofthesovietpeople.org/) will screen “Wag The Dog” (1997), a
fictional and humorous treatment of media manipulation to distract the public from a presidential sex scandal, directed by Barry
Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro. Admission is FREE; refreshments will be served.
Film Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wag_the_Dog
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/
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III. KEEP THE DATE OPEN (Events are listed in order of date):
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1. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
“BUSTED!”
7:00 p.m.
Petey of Sacramento Prisoner Support, former political prisoner caught red-handed with incendiaries, discusses his experiences and
the case of Eric McDavid, serving two decades after being entrapped by an FBI provocateur.
Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516526218587172/
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10-15-2014Petey.jpg
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2. SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18
"Global Frackdown 2014"
11:00 a.m.
Bidwell Park
78 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
The Global Frackdown will unite concerned citizens everywhere for a day of action in October 2014 to send a message to elected
officials in our communities and across the globe that we want a future powered by clean, renewable energy, not dirty, polluting fossil
fuels. The journey to a renewable energy future will not be fueled by shale gas. Climate scientists warn that continued extraction and
burning of fossil fuels will lead to catastrophic climate change.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439902756288411/?ref=22/
SPECIAL CALL FOR ARTISTS, POETS, MUSICIANS, PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, AND DANCERS TO PARTICIPATE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/712182035533461/
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3. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
“War Tax Witness/Resistance Gathering & Counselor's Training”
Friday, October 24 (7:00 to 9:30 p.m.) and Saturday, October 25 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
M.K. Gandhi Institute For Nonviolence
929 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY
This gathering is both for people who want to explore war tax witness/resistance and for those who want to be able to counsel others.
There is no charge to attend (lunch will be provided Saturday); please come and explore this approach to noncooperation with war
making.
To register for both the conference and overnight housing in Rochester, directions to the Gandhi House, or further information,
contact:
Tom Joyce
Phone: (607) 277-7426
Email: [email protected] (put “War Tax Witness” in the subject line)
Event Flyer : http://www.nwtrcc.org/PDFs/War_Tax_Resistance_workshop_fall14_flyer.pdf
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4. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 24 AND SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25
“Alternatives To Violence (AVP) Level I Workshop”
Friday, October 24 (5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 25 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence
80 Durham Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
AVP is offering a workshop in which we experience the power of nonviolence to transform our conflicts into opportunities for growth.
This is an entirely experiential workshop with a series of exercises and discussions where participants raise issues and seek answers
for themselves.
For more information, contact:
Vivian Ruth Waltz
Director, SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence
Phone: (716) 362- 9688
[email protected]
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IV. WNY PEACE CENTER TASK FORCE NEWS AND EVENTS
Anti-Fracking (AF)
Community Economic Empowerment (CE)
Global Economic Justice (GEJ)
Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
Middle East (ME)
Peaceful Conflict Resolution (PCR)
Prisoners' Rights (PR)
Renewable Energy (RE)
Resist Militarism (RM)
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ANTI-FRACKING (AF)
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"Petition To Ban Fracking In Amherst, NY"
It is time for Amherst, NY to protect our health and safety by passing a ban on fracking and its toxic waste.
Fracking for oil and natural gas has led to drinking water contamination, public health problems and dangerous explosions in states
across the country. The toxic waste it produces is often radioactive, and it contains an array of cancer-causing chemicals. Yet due to
oversight, it's mishandled at municipal treatment plants and has even been spread on local roadways as an ice-melting agent. There is
no safe way to treat this toxic waste — which is why we need to keep it from being disposed of here in Amherst.
Now is the time to tell the Amherst Town Board to protect us from fracking!
Please sign the petition below. We'll deliver your signature and additional message directly to your elected officials.
http://tinyurl.com/kghqsxv/
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"Global Frackdown 2014"
Saturday, October 18
11:00 a.m.
Bidwell Park
78 Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14222
The Global Frackdown will unite concerned citizens everywhere for a day of action in October 2014 to send a message to elected
officials in our communities and across the globe that we want a future powered by clean, renewable energy, not dirty, polluting fossil
fuels. The journey to a renewable energy future will not be fueled by shale gas. Climate scientists warn that continued extraction and
burning of fossil fuels will lead to catastrophic climate change.
As the oil and gas industry escalates its public relations offensive, it is critical that our elected officials hear the truth from their
constituents. Fracking is an inherently dangerous technology and shale gas is not a bridge fuel to a low-carbon economy. It’s time to
expose the oil and gas industry’s desire to profit at the expense of our communities and our environment. It’s time to hold our elected
officials accountable. It’s time for another Global Frackdown.
Participants in the Global Frackdown will organize events in their communities to challenge decision makers to oppose fracking,
united around a common mission statement calling for a ban on fracking and investment in a clean energy future.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1439902756288411/?ref=22/
SPECIAL CALL FOR ARTISTS, POETS, MUSICIANS, PERFORMANCE ARTISTS, AND DANCERS TO PARTICIPATE!
https://www.facebook.com/events/712182035533461/
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Facebook Page For WNY Drilling Defense / Anti-Fracking Task Force:
https://www.facebook.com/WNYDrillingDefense/
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COMMUNITY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT (CE)
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“Federal Judge Dismisses Occupy Buffalo Suit Against FBI” (Buffalo News: September 30, 2014)
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/federal-judge-dismisses-occupy-buffalo-suit-against-fbi-20140930
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“How 'Protect & Serve' Became 'Search & Destroy' ”
New video from Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films ( http://bravenewfilms.org/ ):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kStDAPwCBa0/
http://tinyurl.com/oferwn3/
Quick facts on Police Militarization:
• Pentagon’s Excess Property Program (1033 Program) has supplied police departments across the country with more than $4.3
billion in gear since 1997. This includes $449 million in 2013.
• St. Louis County, where Ferguson is located, received two military vehicles, a trailer, a generator, 12 5.56-millimeter rifles and six .
45 caliber pistols from the Pentagon.
• Military style police raids have increased in recent years, with one count putting the number at 80,000 such raids last year.
• In SWAT style raids, people of color are most affected - 37% were Black, 12% Latino, and 19% White. Race was not known for the
remainder.
Police militarization grew out of our failed drug war. Does a town of 2,200 need a massive military tank? Why does the police
department in Dundee Michigan need a MRAP (Mine-Resistant, Ambush-Protected vehicle)? They don’t. Military grade gear does not
improve the safety and security in small towns. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel must end the flow of military grade gear from the
Pentagon to our local communities. It’s time for the militarizing of police to end.
Last month, protests in Ferguson, MO turned violent after police showed up in full SWAT gear after fellow officer Darren Wilson shot
and killed Michael Brown. But Ferguson isn’t the only community receiving military grade weaponry from the Pentagon.
We need to roll back programs 1033, 1122, and the National Defense Authorization Act. Sen. Claire McCaskill of Missouri will chair
a subcommittee hearing tomorrow on Capitol Hill looking into police militarization.
Sign the Petition here: http://stoppolicemilitary.org/
Relevant cartoon by Brian McFadden (http://www.gocomics.com/brian-mcfadden/ ):
http://tinyurl.com/mt4yxku/
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WNY Peace Center Community Economic Empowerment Task Force
John Washington
Phone: (716) 860-2848
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GLOBAL ECONOMIC JUSTICE (GEJ)
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“Watch 38 Years Of Unemployment In America In 120 Seconds” (Mic.com: September 25, 2014)
THE NEWS: If you have two minutes to spare, here's a crash course on almost 40 years' worth of U.S. economic data.
On Wednesday, enterprising Redditor @MetricMaps posted this dazzling GIF compiling state unemployment data from 1976 until
now. It's at once a gripping look at national trends — e.g. the Great Recession — and an in-depth analysis of how each region fared at
a specific time (click here for a larger version: http://i.imgur.com/h6ri2tz.gif )
http://mic.com/articles/99750/watch-38-years-of-unemployment-in-america-in-120-seconds
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ARTICLE: “Obama: Part Of This Job Is Also The Theater Of It”
http://art-for-a-change.com/blog/2014/09/obama-part-of-this-job-is-also-the-theater-of-it.html
Written by Mark Vallen (http://www.markvallen.com/) as part of his blog, “Art For A Change.”
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ARTICLE: “Inside The Koch Brothers' Toxic Empire,” by Tim Dickinson (Rolling Stone: September 24, 2014)
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/inside-the-koch-brothers-toxic-empire-20140924
“Together, Charles and David Koch control one of the world's largest fortunes, which they are using to buy up our political system.
But what they don't want you to know is how they made all that money.”
And the response....
ARTICLE: “Koch Industries Responds To Rolling Stone – And We Answer Back,” by Tim Dickinson (Rolling Stone: September 24,
2014)
http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/koch-industries-responds-to-rolling-stone-and-we-answer-back-20140929?page=2
" 'Koch Facts' calls our story "dishonest and misleading.' A point-by-point rebuttal.”
ARTICLE: “Koch Brothers Freak Out In Response To Rolling Stone Expose,” by Joan McCarter (Daily Kos: Tuesday, September 30)
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/09/30/1333457/-Kochs-brothers-freak-out-in-response-to-Rolling-Stone-expose
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Global Economic Justice Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/program/GlobalEconomicTaskForce.php/
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LATIN AMERICAN SOLIDARITY COMMITTEE (LASC)
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MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
“LASC Coffeehouse: 'El Salvador, Cuba, Nicaragua: Student Projects In Peace & Justice' ”
7 to 9 p.m.
Canisius College
Science Hall
2001 Main Street
Buffalo NY 14208-1517
This month's speakers will feature three Canisius College students, who will discuss their immersion experiences last summer in El
Salvador, Cuba, and Nicaragua, telling and showing what they saw, did, and learned.
SPONSORED BY: The Canisius Campus Ministry, the Department of Latin American Studies, and the Department of Modern
Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
“LASC Coffeehouse: 'Understanding Honduras and Venezuela' ”
7 to 9 p.m.
Canisius College
Science Hall
2001 Main Street
Buffalo NY 14208-1517
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"Help Make History: Join The National Caravan In Solidarity With Central American Refugees & All Immigrants”
The National Caravan will hit the road from NYC on Saturday, October 11!
Dozens of activists will be traveling to South Texas to demand refugee status for Central American migrants and legalization for all
undocumented workers.
Along the way we will be holding press conferences, forums and other events. We will als0 meet with local activists and learn about
the situation for workers in that city as well as talk about continuing to build the movement for immigrant and all workers’ rights.
CARAVAN SCHEDULE:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10
NYC Sendoff for Caravan
7:00 p.m.
The Riverside Church
490 Riverside Drive (enter at 91 Claremont Avenue entrance)
New York, New York 10027
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
Philadelphia and Washington D.C.
The National Caravan will be paying tribute to the people of Ferguson and call for justice for Michael Brown and all victims of police
brutality as part of a National Day of Solidarity for Ferguson, MO
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12
Raleigh/Durham, North Carolina
MONDAY, OCTOBER 13
Atlanta, Georgia
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14
Jackson, Mississippi
The National Caravan will be visiting the gravesite of Chokwa Lumumba, civil rights leader.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
Houston, Texas
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16
San Antonio, Texas
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17
Laredo, Texas
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 20
SOUTH TEXAS (including McAllen, San Juan and others)
On Sunday, October 19, a National Day Against the Militarization of the US/Mexico Border will take place in South Texas, Arizona
and California. Renowned migrant rights advocate from Mexico, Padre Solalinda will be joining the National Caravan from Mexico in
South Texas with children and families displaced by war and economic turmoil.
HOW YOU CAN HELP:
* Give a monetary donation to buy material aid and send Caravanistas along the way. Make checks payable to: IFCO/Solidarity
Caravan 2014.
Send to:
IFCO
418 West 145 Street
New York, NY 10031
* Give a donation to help immigrant rights organizations in South Texas create and install 'water stations' in areas where migrants are
crossing, many losing their lives. This water is a life-saving, concrete way to help!
* Join the Caravan! Contact us ASAP to find out how you can be part of this historic journey from your city!
For more information:
Phone: (917) 328-6470
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.may1.info
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Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
Main Website: http://www.lascwny.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LASC-wny/143873822377380/
WNY Peace Center Page: http://wnypeace.org/program/lasc.php/
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MIDDLE EAST (ME)
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"Compassionate Vigil For Peace In Israel & Palestine"
Every Sunday
2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Elmwood Avenue and Bidwell Parkway
Buffalo, NY
An otherwise unaffiliated group of WNY Muslims, Jews, Christians and supporting friends will be holding a Compassionate Vigil for
Peace in Israel and Palestine every Sunday from 2:00-3:00 PM at Bidwell and Elmwood.
Our intention is to avoid any traces of bias or blame and to bear witness to empathy, compassion and love. We believe that in spite of
all the arguments, diplomacy and military efforts, there cannot ever be a lasting peace between Israel and Palestine until we can all sit
at the same table together, look into each other's eyes and see ourselves in whoever the "other" might be for us.
With that spirit in mind, and with the sad presumption that it will likely still be a long time until a just and lasting peace is realized, we
plan to continue these vigils for some time. We will fly four flags: an apolitical peace flag, a Palestinian Flag, an Israeli flag and a
Multi-Faith COEXIST flag.
Signs are welcome, but only those that speak clearly for solidarity and peace between Israel and Palestine without a trace of bias or
blame.
Samples of signs that will be welcomed:
Peace for the People of Israel and Palestine
Peace for the People of Palestine and Israel
Peace for the Lands of Palestine and Israel
Peace for the Lands of Israel and Palestine
Peace For All War for None
We Shall Never Be Enemies
For more information, contact:
Jim Whitlock: [email protected]
Faizan Haq: [email protected]
Cynthia Lehman: [email protected]
Rabbi Drorah Setel: [email protected]
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1459090427692759/
Photos and Documents from previous vigils: http://tinyurl.com/lbc4swu/
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PEACEFUL CONFLICT RESOLUTION (PCR)
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“5th Annual National Week Of Action Against School Pushout”
Please join with other Buffalo students, parents, teachers, administrators, and community members next week in events occurring both
locally and nationally, as part of the 5th Annual National Week of Action Against School Pushout (suspensions and other
discouragements that push struggling students out of school), happening from October 6 to 11. More than 50 groups in 20 states are
holding programs during the week.
The Buffalo initiative, with 6 events over the week, includes a focus on Restorative Justice, Nonviolence, and practical help in dealing
with legal issues. And please spread the word!
Events Scheduled For Buffalo:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
“Citizen Action/Alliance For Quality Education Rally”
11:00 a.m.
Buffalo Academy Of Visual & Performing Arts
450 Masten Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
The rally will address Board of Education and ask they recommit to Restorative Justice practices as outlined in Code of Conduct.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9
“Restorative Justice Chat & Chew”
12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Peace Of The City
301 14th Street
Buffalo, NY
Sponsored by the Community Health Network.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11
“Facing The Law: Giving Teens Real Advice from Real Professionals”
10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dorothy Collier Community Center
118 East Utica Street
Buffalo, NY
The speakers will include:
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Officer Jan Philips (BPD)
Chief George Cast (BPD)
Sam Davis, Esq.
Min. Chambliss
James Tesmond, Esq.
Rodger Hicks (Litigation Paralegal)
Jennifer Stergion, Esq.
Phillip Dabney, Esq.
Jason Parker (Diversity Program Coordinator).
Sponsored by Teens in Progress.
For more information, contact:
Andrew Prinzing
Phone: (716) 343-5842
Victoria Ross
Phones: (716) 884-0582 and (716) 936-3520
Dignity In Schools Website: http://dignityinschools.org
Dignity in Schools Campaign Week Of Action promo video: http://bit.ly/1ohuR3J
Solutions Not Suspensions Initiative Website: http://bit.ly/OaIG6K
For Updates, follow the Erie County Restorative Justice Coalition on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/ErieCountyRestorativeJusticeCoalition
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“Alternatives To Violence (AVP) Level I Workshop”
Friday, October 24 (5:30 to 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 25 (9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.)
SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence
80 Durham Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Want to learn ways to build on the peace within you?
AVP is offering a workshop in which we experience the power of nonviolence to transform our conflicts into opportunities for growth.
This is an entirely experiential workshop with a series of exercises and discussions where participants raise issues and seek answers
for themselves.
The registration fee for the Level I workshop is $30. Scholarships are available.
For more information, contact:
Vivian Ruth Waltz
Director, SSJ Sister Karen Klimczak Center for Nonviolence
Phone: (716) 362- 9688
[email protected]
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PRISONERS' RIGHTS (PR)
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"Erie County Prisoners Rights Coalition Weekly Vigil At the Erie County Holding Center (ECHC)"
Every Wednesday
4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
ECHC
40 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
In light of a recent spate of suspicious deaths at the Holding Center (specifically, Rosie Mendez, aged 26, and David C. Liddick, aged
41), the Prisoner Support Vigil will resume on a weekly basis. We will stand in front of the Holding Center every Wednesday from 4
to 5 p.m. until justice is done.
Our presence tells staff and community that there is still work to be done. It also tells inmates that we are trying to keep hope alive.
All are invited to join.
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ARTICLE: “Two Recent Deaths At Holding Center Trigger Protest” (Buffalo News: September 25, 2014)
http://www.buffalonews.com/city-region/police-courts/two-recent-deaths-at-holding-center-trigger-protest-20140924
Chuck Culhane, of the WNY Peace Center's Prisoners' Rights Task Force, is interviewed in the article.
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“Interview: ECHC Suicide”
Interview by Martin Guigino and Chuck Culhane (of the WNY Peace Center) of a woman who was just released after spending 50
days in the Erie County Sheriff’s Holding Facility. The interview was done during a Weekly Vigil session on September 24, 2014.
The judge remanded her from court back to the facility for four more hours to complete her sentence. She talks about the recent
suicide on the women's floor. The holding facility is for short term holds primarily, except that juvenile women can be housed there
long term, she says (in a part of the interview that was lost).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ic_TJu3fMtg&feature=youtu.be
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“To Prison For Poverty”
New two-part video on the New Debtors Prison, from Robert Greenwald and Brave New Films (http://www.bravenewfilms.org/).
Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_cIWv9yc3A/
Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r32J0bRO1CQ/
Petition: http://www.bravenewfilms.org/pp_petition/
Also:
“What Are The Odds You'll Go To Prison?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cGFdIEZRH5k
“The School To Prison Pipeline”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qe5_1WayiI
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"Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. Monthly Meeting"
Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. meets on the last Monday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pratt-Willert Community Center (422
Pratt Street, Buffalo, NY 14204).
All monthly Prisoners Are People, Too, Inc. programs are sponsored by the Circle of Supporters for Reformed Offenders and Friends
of BaBa Eng.
The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 27.
For more information, contact:
Karima Amin
Phone: 716-834-8438
Email: [email protected]
George BaBa Eng
Email: [email protected]
Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. Main Website: http://www.prp2.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PrisonersArePeopleTooInc/
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Prisoners' Rights Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/program/Prison%20Action%20Committee.php/
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RENEWABLE ENERGY (AE)
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PETITION: “We Can't Let Big Oil Get Away With This”
“Since 2008 there has been a shocking 4,000% increase in rail shipments of toxic and highly flammable Bakken crude oil across the
United States, putting 25 million Americans who live near the rail routes in the path of poorly designed oil trains with a tendency to
rupture and explode.
“Finally, after a record year of these dirty oil pipelines on wheels derailing, spilling, and exploding across the country, the Department
of Transportation has proposed safety rules for shipping oil by rail.
“Incredibly, despite the Obama administration's admission that shipping oil by rail represents an “imminent hazard,” the dangerously
weak draft rules do more to protect oil industry profits than they do to keep Americans safe or prevent oil spills.
“Tell the Department of Transportation: Keep exploding oil trains out of American communities. Submit a public comment now and
we’ll deliver it before the September 30 public comment deadline....”
Sign The Petition Here: http://tinyurl.com/pf7hkx6
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“Disruption” (2014)
A powerful new film on the devastating effects of climate change on our planet. Directed by Kelly Nyks and Jared P. Scott, who also
made “Do The Math” (2013) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2853094/ ).
Watch the entire film FREE on YouTube and Vimeo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktgEzXZDtmc/
http://vimeo.com/105412070/
Offical Website: http://watchdisruption.com/
IMDB Page: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt3398380/
350.org Description: http://350.org/disruption-a-new-movie-for-the-movement/
Huffington Post Article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/09/05/climate-film-disruption_n_5773130.html/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateState/
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“Unsafe Tanker Cars”
In 1994, rail safety experts have identified DOT-111 tanker cars – the ones you see almost everyday in Frontier Yard in Cheektowaga
- are unsafe for transporting fammable fuels.
So now what's happening now?
The railroads are shipping highly explosive Bakken crude oil in DOT-111 from North Dakota through Chicago, Buffalo, upstate NY
and ending in Albany. The Bakken crude is carried in 80 to 100 unit car trains: trains that carry only one item: Bakken crude oil in 80
to 100 DOT-111 tanker cars.
It's a disaster waiting to happen.
The Department of Transportation is taking public comment until Sept. 30 on its proposed new rules for the DOT-111 tank cars and
oil train transportation.
Please comment that DOT-111 should be banned immediately from carrying Bakken crude oil, or other flammable substances.
Go to: http://www.regulations.gov/#!documentDetail;D=PHMSA-2012-0082-0180 and push the Comment button.
Thanks,
Charley Bowman
Chair, Renewable Energy Task Force of the WNY Peace Center
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“We Have Five Years To Stop Building Coal Plants And Gas-Powered Cars” (VICE Motherboard: September 6, 2014)
http://motherboard.vice.com/en_au/read/the-carbon-age-needs-to-end-in-2018/
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Renewable Energy Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/new/projects.html
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RESIST MILITARISM (RM)
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“War Comes Home: The Excessive Militarization Of American Policing” (ACLU Report)
https://www.aclu.org/war-comes-home-excessive-militarization-american-policing/
PDF of the Main Report: https://www.aclu.org/sites/default/files/assets/jus14-warcomeshome-report-web-rel1.pdf
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“Search Engine Of National Records Of Military Equipment Purchases By Domestic Law Enforcement”
Search by State and County: http://bridge.caspio.net/dp.asp?AppKey=36701000b255adcfe6ca4b13a8a4/
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"Anti-Drone Vigil At Niagara Air Force Base"
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., outside the main gate at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station
(2026 Lockport Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304). The next vigils will happen on October 9 and October 23.
Carpooling for the vigils begin at 2:30 p.m. as the University at Buffalo South Campus Park and Ride (Main Street, Buffalo, NY), and
leaves at 2:45 p.m. sharp. Signs and musical instruments are welcome.
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NO/KNOW DRONES NETWORK
The No/Know Drones Network is made up of Military Vets, Citizen Activists and Non-profit NGOs, all with a shared interest
concerning drone killing and spying and military actions in countries we are not at war with.
http://www.knowdrones.com/
https://twitter.com/KnowDrones/
http://nodronesnetwork.blogspot.com/
http://droneswatch.org/
http://www.veteransforpeace.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/NoDronesNetwork/
https://www.facebook.com/KnowDronesUsa/
http://www.youtube.com/user/KnowDronesNow/
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THE UPSTATE COALITION TO GROUND THE DRONES AND THE END THE WARS
Hancock Air National Guard Base, home of the 174th Attack Wing, is a domestic hub for drone assassinations, support and operation,
particularly in Afghanistan. The Niagara Falls Air Base is also embarking on a mission to operate weaponized drones. The Hancock
efforts emerged following arrests at Creech Airforce Base in Nevada, and the Gandhian Wave of protest there has spearheaded
national and international movements against the use of drones for assassination in countries we are not at war with and wars of
occupation.
The Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars, supported by local organizations such as the WNY Peace Center,
works nonviolently to stop the scourge of assassination and community terror perpetrated by weaponized drones. The Upstate
Coalition to Ground the Drones is in coalition with the global movement to end the drone assassinations and to stop US imperialism
and militarization.
Official Website: http://upstatedroneaction.org/
Links To Anti-Drone Activist Sites and Drone Info Sites: http://upstatedroneaction.org/links.html/
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“Press Release: Mark Colville Found Guilty On All Counts”
“On September 19, Syracuse, NY Carrying flowers and three documents to Hancock drone base can result in severe consequences.
Drone resister, Mark Colville, of the Amistad Catholic Worker, in New Haven, Connecticut, was found guilty, after a two day trial and
fifty minutes of deliberation by a De Witt Town Court jury despite giving an eloquent testimony to the power of people to change the
world by respecting and helping one another in the face of powerful divisive forces that un-empower individuals and undermine our
civil and human rights…”
Read more at: http://upstatedroneaction.org/wordpress/2014/09/20/press-release-mark-colville-found-guilty-on-all-counts/
Contacts:
Mark Colville: (203) 415-5896
Ellen Grady (607) 279-8303
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Resist Militarism Task Force Website:
http://wnypeace.org/program/ResistMilitarism.php/
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V. ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS NEWS AND EVENTS
Buffalo Barn Raisers (BBR)
Burning Books (BB)
Citizen Action (CA)
Coalition For Economic Justice (CEJ)
Food Not Bombs (FNB)
Genesee Valley Citizens For Peace (GVCP)
Indigenous Women's Initiatives (IWI)
International Action Center Buffalo (IAC)
Network Of Religious Communities (NRC)
Partnership For The Public Good (PPG)
Peace Action NYS (PA)
Peace Education Fund (PEF)
Re-Energize Buffalo (REB)
Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (RS)
Sierra Club-Niagara (SC)
Subversive Theatre (ST)
Syracuse Peace Council (SPC)
Talking Leaves (TL)
VOICE-Buffalo (VB)
WNY Muslims (WNYM)
Women In Black (WIB)
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BUFFALO BARN RAISERS (BBR)
"People who do stuff."
MISSION:
Do stuff. Host stuff. Learn stuff. Teach Stuff. Most importantly, have fun.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
The Buffalo Barn Raisers are, in short, people who do stuff. By creating a monthly calendar of events, most of which are not
advertised elsewhere, we hope to bring people together, strengthen our community, and have fun.
DESCRIPTION:
All events listed are officially FREE, but some may come with a suggested donation to help the host cover the cost of materials
provided. Some of these events are a one time deal, and some will occur weekly -- make sure to read the description carefully. Each
event has a host who can be contacted directly if you would like to RSVP, need more information, or just want to send some love.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
The Buffalo Barn Raisers are dedicated to building a culture of cooperation, collectivity, and autonomy in Buffalo. We do this by
creating and distributing a monthly calendar of events. On this calendar, you will find information for events, workshops, skill shares,
and work holidays going on in your community!
Do you just want to get out of the house once in a while and do stuff? Maybe learn how to knit, juggle, speak Spanish, bake bread or
fix your plumbing? How 'bout sharing delicious potluck meals while building new and meaningful friendships with your community
members? And maybe, while you're at it, build the amazing solidarity and supportive energy that makes Buffalo great? Sweet. See you
there.
OFFICIAL WEBSITE (featuring July 2014 Calendar Of Events): http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/
FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/BuffaloBarnRaisers/
BARN RAISER PHOTOS (2013 & Earlier): http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/2013-and-earlier/
SUBMIT AN EVENT: http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/event-form/
REQUEST AN EVENT: http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/request-an-event/
CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected]
Links To Other Community Calendars, Activities, & Organizations (Newspapers, Non-Profits, Workshops, Etc.):
http://www.buffalobarnraisers.com/links/
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BURNING BOOKS (BB)
Upcoming Events listed in order of date.
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8
"David Rovics: Songs Of Social Significance"
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
From Rovics' Wikipedia page (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Rovics/):
"David Rovics (born April 10, 1967) is an American indie singer/songwriter. His music concerns topical subjects such as the 2003
Iraq war, anti-globalization and social justice issues. Rovics has been an outspoken critic of former President George W. Bush, the
Republican Party, John Kerry, and the Democratic Party.
"Rovics is critical of the United States government's policies and claims that the U.S. government's foreign policy represents U.S.
corporate interests and that 'the U.S. government does not like democracy either at home or abroad.'
"Although some of Rovics' work is not self-published, and much of it is commercially distributed, Rovics has made all of his recorded
music freely available as downloadable mp3 files. He encourages the free distribution of his work by all non-profit means to promote
his work and spread political messages, and speaks out against websites or programs like iTunes that charge money for downloading
his songs. Rovics has also advocated the performing of his songs at protests and demonstrations and has made his sheet music and
lyrics available for download..."
From David Rovics' Official Website (http://davidrovics.com/):
"David Rovics grew up in a family of classical musicians in Wilton, Connecticut, and became a fan of populist regimes early on. By
the early 90's he was a full-time busker in the Boston subways and by the mid-90's he was traveling the world as a professional flatpicking rabble-rouser.
"These days David lives in Portland, Oregon and tours regularly on four continents, playing for audiences large and small at cafes,
pubs, universities, churches, union halls and protest rallies. He has shared the stage with a veritable who's who of the left in two dozen
countries, and has had his music featured on Democracy Now!, BBC, Al-Jazeera and other networks.
"His essays are published regularly on CounterPunch and elsewhere, and the 200+ songs he makes available for free on the web have
been downloaded more than a million times. Most importantly, he's really good. He will make you laugh, he will make you cry, he
will make the revolution irresistible."
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1436452103282728/
Event Poster: http://tinyurl.com/mvcwdoc/
David Rovics' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/davidrovicsmusic/
David Rovics on Bandcamp: http://davidrovics.bandcamp.com/
David Rovics' YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/drovics/
David Rovics' Blog: http://davidrovics.com/blog.php/
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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15
“BUSTED!”
7:00 p.m.
Petey of Sacramento Prisoner Support, former political prisoner caught red-handed with incendiaries, discusses his experiences and
the case of Eric McDavid, serving two decades after being entrapped by an FBI provocateur.
Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1516526218587172/
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/10-15-2014Petey.jpg
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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Comics, Creativity, & Leftist Critique: A Book Signing With The Author Of (H)alfrocentric”
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join us at Burning Books for a talk and book signing with Juliana Smith, the author of (H)afrocentric, a comic book that combines
literature, politics, and science fiction.
Introducing the pressing issues of the day: displacement, police violence, and the housing crisis with humor, connecting the avid and
casual reader to local politics and popular culture, this talk is sure to be a lively one!
Event Page at Burning Books Website: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/hafrocentric?instance_id=346/
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/1006-2014Halfrocentric.jpg/
An introduction to the comic book, and biographical information on Juliana Smith (writer), Ronald Nelson (illustrator), and Mike
Hampton (colorist/letterer): http://hafrocentric.com/about/
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“U.S. Out Of My Living Room – New York State Tour”
A decade after being under heavy federal surveillance for exercising free speech in support of the underground Earth Liberation Front,
Leslie James Pickering discovered that his associates are being questioned by the FBI, the US Post Office is copying his incoming
mail, he was put on a secret list for maximum security screening at airports and a federal grand jury subpoena was issued for records
on him, his family and his bookstore, Burning Books.
Leslie has launched an extensive legal and public campaign to resist this surveillance, which he believes is aimed to repress Burning
Books and the surge of activism and awareness that the bookstore generates, as well as harass and intimidate the radical environmental
movement. This multimedia presentation will open eyes to methods used by the federal government to repress activists and freedom
struggles, and how they can be resisted.
TOUR DATES:
Tuesday, October 21 – The Flying Squirrel Community Space (Rochester, NY)
Wednesday, October 22 - Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)
Thursday, October 23 – TBD (Pittsfield, MA)
Friday, October 24 - The Sanctuary For Independent Media (Troy, NY)
Saturday, October 25 - The Base (Brooklyn, NY)
Sunday, October 26 – TBD
Monday, October 27 - New Roots School, Ithaca, NY
Tuesday, October 28 and Wednesday October 29 - Hobart College, Geneva, NY
Facebook Event Page: http://tinyurl.com/ouh757g/
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"U.S. Out Of My Living Room - European Tour"
We're at the very beginning stages of booking dates throughout several non-Commonwealth European countries for a US Out Of My
Living Room European tour! We're gathering together a great group of local organizers and are looking for more to get on board. If
you know of anyone in Europe, please encourage them to get in touch with us about it.
Even if you don't know anyone in Europe, you can help spread the word by "sharing" and "liking" this Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/lesliejamespickeringeurope/
With your help we will be bringing word of Burning Books and our fight against federal surveillance and state repression across the
Atlantic!
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"Become A Friend Of Burning Books!"
If you'd like to help ensure that the kind of crucial, radical and empowering ideas that Burning Books has fostered remain alive and
kicking, please take a moment to sign up for Friends of Burning Books at: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/become-a-friend-ofburning-books/
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
Phone: (716) 881-0791
Main Website: http://www.burningbooksbuffalo.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Burning-Books/263128823706195/
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CITIZEN ACTION (CA)
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Citizen Action WNY
49 Virginia Place
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 855-1522
Fax: (716) 855-1521
Main Website: http://citizenactionny.org/category/regions/western-new-york/
Brian Trzeciak (Community Organizer): [email protected]
Paul Perez (Community Organizer): [email protected]
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COALITION FOR ECONOMIC JUSTICE (CEJ)
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Coalition For Economic Justice
237 Main Street, Suite 1200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 892-5877
Fax: (716) 852-3802
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://www.cejbuffalo.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Coalition-for-Economic-Justice-Buffalo-NY/228202110526262
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cejbuffalo/
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FOOD NOT BOMBS (FNB)
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Cook For Peace!
Buffalo Food Not Bombs shares free vegetarian meals twice weekly: Mondays and Saturdays at Lafayette Square at 1 p.m., as a
protest the amount of money wasted on the military while so many people are hungry.
Volunteers to help cook and share are always welcome and needed. Rain or shine!
Cooking occurs on Mondays and Saturdays at 10 a.m.
Also, FNB is always looking for donations. Please email if you would like to donate non-perishables or anything else.
Contact [email protected] or visit:
http://www.facebook.com/BuffaloFNB/
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GENESEE VALLEY CITIZENS FOR PEACE (GVCP)
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“GVCP Group Meeting”
Saturday, October 18
1:00 p.m. (Lunch) / 1:30 p.m. (Meeting)
Omega Restaurant
4182 Lakeville Road
Geneseo, NY 14454
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Genesee Valley Citizens For Peace(GVCP)
P.O. Box 363
Geneseo, NY 14554
Phone: (585) 624-3673
Website: http://www.gvcp.org/
Founded 1972: "Human Race, Not Arms Race"
GVCP is proud to be affiliated with PANYS.
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INDIGENOUS WOMEN'S INITIATIVES (IWI)
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“Talking Circles”
Second Thursdays of Every Month
12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Network of Religious Communities
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
This week’s Talking Circle will be held on Thursday, October 9.
Please bring an organic snack to share at noon and the Circle will open at 12:30 p.m. Parking and entrance in the rear of the building.
Come on out to join us!
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For More Information about IWI events and activities, contact:
Agnes Williams
Indigenous Women's Initiatives
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons or by appointment
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 332-6988
Fax: (716) 332-6998
Main Website: http://www.iwinitiatives.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IndigenousWomensInitiatives/
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INTERNATIONAL ACTION CENTER BUFFALO (IAC)
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“SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: I.A.C. Office Will Be For Rent Soon”
Dear Friends,
The IAC office at 367 Delaware Ave (upstairs) will be available as of the end of October --- we've been paying $450/month including
utilities (except internet/phone) there for many years.
Please pass this info on to organizations you interact with!!!
In Solidarity,
Buffalo/WNY International Action Center
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“Workers World Monday Nights”
First and Third Monday of each month, at 7 p.m. at the IAC office, 367 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
The next meeting will be held on Monday, October 20.
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Find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/buffalo.iac?fref=ts/) or subscribe to our Western NY listserv for event notices by
emailing us at [email protected]
IAC Buffalo
367 Delaware Avenue (Upper)
Buffalo NY 14202
Phone: (716) 604-9515
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NETWORK OF RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES (NRC)
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"Kaleidoscope"
Programs about the religious communities of Western NY. Broadcasts 5:30 a.m. Saturday and Sunday on WKBW-TV 7. This
program rebroadcasts each 6:30 p.m. Friday over Time Warner Cable Network 20, and 8:00 p.m. each Sunday over Time Warner 6 in
Olean, NY.
For information or to comment, call (716) 882-4793 (ext. 201)
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"Help Combat Hunger In WNY"
Donate food or volunteer at the NRC Food Pantry (1272 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209). Call 716-882-4793.
The Pantry is open Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m.
Decrease in Food Stamp benefits will increase demand on pantries. Please support your local pantry and the Network of Religious
Communities Pantry. Host a Food Stamp event at your congregation.
Call 716-882-7705. We service Erie and Genesee Counties.
http://www.foodpantries.org/li/network_of_religious_communities_14209/
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Network Of Religious Communities
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Open Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Phone: (716)882-4793
Main Website: http://www.religiousnet.org/
Facebook: http://tinyurl.com/mvhrz87/
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PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD (PPG)
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Sam Magavern
Co-Director, Partnership For The Public Good
237 Main Street, Suite 1200
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 852-4191, Ext. 117
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.ppgbuffalo.org/
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PEACE ACTION NEW YORK STATE (PA)
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Alicia Godsberg
Executive Director
Peace Action Fund of New York State (PANYS)
Phone: 646-723-1749
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://panys.org/
NYS Chapters: http://panys.org/WordPress/about-us/chapters-and-affiliated-allies/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/15446992366/
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PEACE EDUCATION FUND (PEF)
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Dear Friends,
We would like to let you know about an opportunity to help fund people and projects promoting peace education in Western New
York. For the past 10 years the Peace Education Fund (PEF) has been providing small grants and awards to local peace people and
projects; now we need a boost to maintain our level of giving.
Some of the projects we have helped to fund include:
Journeys of Solutions (4 Walls Project in El Sauce, Nicaragua)
Latin American Solidarity Committee (LASC)
NETO for Healing at the Heart of Niagara
PeaceJam
Prisoners Are People, Too, Inc.
"Reaching Out To Africa" (medical supplies to Sudan)
Support for travel to Nevada Desert Experience
Tom Potts' dental clinic
Trips to Washington D.C. for environmental witness
Voices for Creative NonViolence walk in Iowa
Please visit PEF's website (http://www.fundpeace.org/) to learn more.
Thank you & Peace,
The PEF Committee
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RE-ENERGIZE BUFFALO (REB)
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, October 15: PUBLIC MEETING - “Making Transit Oriented Development Work In Buffalo,” with Speakers Paul
Ciminelli, Chris Hawley, and Darren Kempner; hosted by Citizens for Regional Transit; 5:00 p.m. at the Innovation Center (640
Ellicott Street, Buffalo, NY)
Thursday, October 23: EVENT - “GreenWorks Buffalo IMPACT Party;” celebrating the green business community and our impact
on the local economy and the environment; 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center (341 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo,
NY)
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NEWS:
“Wake-Up Call On Fracking By Attorney Who Won Bans”
http://renewnrg.blogspot.com/2014/08/wake-up-call-on-fracking-from-ny.html/
“Fight Fracking & Its Toxic Waste In Amherst”
http://renewnrg.blogspot.com/2014/08/fight-fracking-and-its-toxic-waste-in.html/
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Main Website: http://renewnrg.blogspot.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReEnergizeBuffalo/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/ReEnergizeBflo/
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RIVERSIDE-SALEM ENVIRONMENTAL COTTAGE (RS)
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All programs will be held on Sundays from 4 to 6 p.m. (with a potluck to follow) at the Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (3449
West River Road, Grand Island, NY 14072), unless otherwise indicated.
OCTOBER 12: Parisima Kazemi speaks about Baha’i
OCTOBER 19: Mike Ziolkowski reports on his trip to Vietnam
OCTOBER 26: Roger Cook leads a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell’s book “David & Goliath” (see:
http://www.amazon.com/David-Goliath-Underdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204366/ )
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Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (UCC/DC)
3449 West River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Phone: (716) 773-1426
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://riversidesalem.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Riverside-Salem-Environmental-Cottage/77651998977/
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SIERRA CLUB-NIAGARA (SC)
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“Energy Committee Group”
Monday, October 20
6:00 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Buffalo
Alliance Room (2nd Floor)
695 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Building on the energy of the People’s Climate March
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“Group Meeting”
Tuesday, October 28
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Daemen College
Dun Scotus Hall (Room 229)
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
Packed with discussion of current environmental issues. Meet other people and learn about on- going issues and local campaigns.
All meetings are open to the public, so come join us. We look forward to meeting you.
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“Climate and Clean Energy Writers Group”
Monday, November 3
6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Unitarian Universalist Church Of Buffalo
Alliance Room (2nd Floor)
695 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
As part of a public education and outreach project of the Sierra Club Niagara Group Energy Committee, we have set up a Climate and
Clean Energy Writers Group to encourage a stronger voice for local advocates in the regional dialogue on climate change and
renewable energy. We meet monthly to hear a short presentation on a relevant topic, discuss energy related news, letters and articles,
and encourage each other to write for publication on topics of interest.
We are seeking writers of all ages and are very interested in getting the word out via various media, including print and the internet.
You are encouraged at any time to write letters to the editor, op eds, blogs – any way to express your opinion about climate and clean
energy issues.
There is no process required. If you would like us to help you with fact checking or editing, or any form of encouragement, please
contact [email protected].
We meet the first Monday of each month. The monthly meetings are meant to provide stimulating information and a chance to talk
together, but if you can’t make a given meeting, don’t let that stop you from expressing yourself.
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Sierra Club Niagara Group
Main Website: http://niagarasierraclub.wordpress.com/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/190113647727688/
Newsletter: http://niagarasierraclub.com/newsletter/
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SUBVERSIVE THEATRE (ST)
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The Subversive Theatre Collective
Manny Fried Playhouse
Great Arrow Building (3rd Floor)
255 Great Arrow Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Directions: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/directions/index.htm
Phone: (716) 408-0499
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.subversivetheatre.org/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Subversive-Theatre-Collective/57600382770/
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SYRACUSE PEACE COUNCIL (SPC)
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Syracuse Peace Council
2013 East Genesee Street (2nd Floor)
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone:(315) 472-5478
Summer Hours: Monday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Website: http://www.peacecouncil.net/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Syracuse-Peace-Council/19823264540/
Recent Newsletters (HTML and PDF formats): http://www.peacecouncil.net/pnl/
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TALKING LEAVES (TL)
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23: “Jake Halpern” - Free book launch event for the Buffalo-born journalist, and author of “Bad Paper:
Chasing Debt From Wall Street To The Underworld,” which deals with a Buffalo-based company founded by a former Buffalo bank
executive and former armed robber from Maine; co-sponsored with PUSH Buffalo (who will receive a portion of proceeds from book
copies sold by Talking Leaves); 7 p.m. at BT&C Gallery (1250 Niagara Street, Buffalo, NY)
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Talking Leaves Books
3158 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14214
Phone: (716) 837-8554
Fax: (716) 837-3861
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.tleavesbooks.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talkingleavesbooks/
"Independent and idiosyncratic since 1971"
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VOICE-BUFFALO (VB)
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VOICE Buffalo-Gamaliel
345 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Phone: (716) 842-6571
Main Website: http://www.voice-buffalo.org/
VOICE Buffalo-Gamaliel Website: http://www.voice-buffalo.org/_spotlight_VB_PM_2013.html
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WNY MUSLIMS
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: “Non-Profit Looking For A Dynamic Outreach Representative”
“WNYMuslims is looking for a dynamic person with qualified organizational and communication skills to join our team. The current
position is part-time (25-30 hours week) for a Community Outreach Representative and is available immediately.
“WNYMuslims is a community-based organization that serves Western New York by creating awareness, encouraging diversity, and
providing service. Our mission is to empower Muslims and non-Muslims to voice, connect, and contribute by utilizing creative
media...”
For more information about the position, visit: http://buffalo.craigslist.org/npo/4663001985.html
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“Event Coverage: Diversity Cruise” (October 2, 2014)
http://wnymuslims.org/event-coverage-diversity-cruise/
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WNY Muslims
4011 Bailey Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14226
Phone: (716) 923-4386
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://wnymuslims.org/
WNY Muslims Blogs: http://wnymuslims.org/all-blogs/
“The Echo” Newsletter: http://wnymuslims.org/newsletter/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/wnymuslims
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/wnymuslims
YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/wnymuslims
Vimeo Channel: http://vimeo.com/wnymuslims
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WOMEN IN BLACK (WIB)
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Every Saturday from 12 to 1 p.m.
Bidwell Parkway at Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
This silent vigil for peace is held regardless of weather. All are invited.
Wear black if you can, stand silently, and make a public statement in support of peace.
Women in Black Buffalo stand in weekly silent vigils for peace, with a focus on war perpetrated by the USA and solidarity with
women around the world. We first gathered to oppose the US bombing of Afghanistan in 2001. We have stood vigil every week but
one (when a snowstorm shut down the city) since October 13, 2001.
Some of our signs:
STUDY PEACE
WILL WORK FOR PEACE
PEACE ALSO TAKES COURAGE
BUCKS FOR BOOKS NOT BOMBS
SUPPORT HEALTHCARE NOT WARFARE
THIS IS MY HOMELAND SECURITY ACT
EDUCATION NOT DEVASTATION
... plus various signs on Iraq, WMDs, Uranium in weapons, no war with Iran, Afghanistan escalation, a running tally of US soldiers
and Iraqis killed, et cetera.
Pete Seeger at the Women In Black vigil on November 9, 2013:
http://www.wnypeace.org/new/Images/PeteSeegerWIB11-09-13_1718.JPG
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.womeninblack.org/en/buffalo
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VI. OTHER ITEMS OF NOTE
Because, I Love Peace
Breaking The Silence
Common Dreams: "Non-Violent Civil Resistance"
Free Jalil Muntaqim
Future In Our Hands-USA Presents "An Afternoon Interlude”
The Great March For Climate Action
Helping Hands
Howie Hawkins For Governor
Laura Aiisha: “We Stand Strong” - Official Music Video
A Multi-Faith Program In Word & Song
Nuclear Calendar From The Friends Committee For National Legislation
Petition To Free Clarence Moses-El
The Safe and Fair Evaluation (S.A.F.E.) Parole Act
This & That (Erie, PA)
Update From Gaza: Noor Harazeen
U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (Buffalo Chapter) Free Bi-Monthly Screenings
War Tax Witness/Resistance Gathering & Counselor's Training
World On Your Plate: 11th Annual Conference On Food & Sustainable Living
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BECAUSE, I LOVE PEACE
Please support Dr. Sarah AK Ahmed, of Baghdad, Iraq, and her project "Because, I Love Peace," founded in April 2013 to promote
reconciliation and understanding between Americans and Iraqis through letter exchanges!
Official Website: http://becauseilovepeace.org/
Please "LIKE" Because, I Love Peace on Facebook, and ask what you can do to support Sarah's project!
https://www.facebook.com/Becauseilovepeace/
Statement by Sarah on the Facebook Page:
"ABOUT:
"An idea that developed in peaceful hearts and got through thoughtful minds. In an attempt to give a bit from ourselves back to the
world, and help people from the place that we came from to understand what we understand and of what we believe of peace.
"DESCRIPTION:
"This project simply requires two things: to think of a message of love and peace that you wish to deliver to a struggling community in
Iraq, and then put it on paper. Simple idea: exchanging physical letters.
"OUR GOAL:
"An idea that developed in peaceful hearts and got through thoughtful minds. We hope that this will serve as a reminder for those
beginning to lose faith in humanity to be aware of the kindness and support that exists in the world. It's our attempt to give a bit of
ourselves back to the world and the place where we come from. We believe that the answer to all problems is peace within that
liberates us and makes us whole.
"ABOUT THE LETTERS:
"By exchanging beautiful thoughts, that originate from the heart and the soul of one human to another across the world. Simple Idea:
exchanging physical letters, that can be as simple as one word, and as complicated as a Shakespearean poem. We don't mind pictures,
drawings, questions, printings, leaves, and even dirt. These letters are not age specific. Anyone is welcomed to write a letter.
"HOW THE LETTERS WILL REACH:
"We will make it happen. By going back and forth from the United States and Iraq, we will do our best to see that every letter will go
to the right hand. Anyone who wishes to receive a letter back can contact us. We will provide a sign-up sheet along with the rest of the
material.
"HELP:
"Your help is what will make this happen. Let's try to make peace our priority, and by spreading the word and having people write
more letters, we will take Because, I Love... Peace to a new level. Our cause is noble and we believe that nothing is impossible. We
just need to join efforts and work together for greater good."
VIDEOS:
Sarah discussing "Because, I Love Peace" at the Peace Action NYS conference in Syracuse, NY on April 28, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzd0vdlUK-A/
Sarah interviewed by Judy Bello about her life and work on May 9, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8oV4-aZypQ
"The Human Face Of War" - Workshop (with Sarah reading a poem written by her at 19:00) at the "Resisting Drones, Global War &
Empire Convergence" in Syracuse, NY on April 27, 2013:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tu_yfOym3eQ/
Sarah being interviewed about the horrific violence being inflicted upon the Iraqi Christian minority (and other groups) by ISIS:
http://tinyurl.com/pfm3w8y/
PHOTOS AND TEXTS:
Sarah is also doing amazing work assisting Iraqi refugees who have been displaced due to the current fighting and destruction
happening in the country right now. Here are posts and photo albums:
July 9: http://tinyurl.com/pd6ykx9/ and http://tinyurl.com/pqpphf5/
July 10: http://tinyurl.com/prmbkq7/ and http://tinyurl.com/moz9xq7/
July 11: http://tinyurl.com/n27d7ly/
July 14: http://tinyurl.com/pc95fmz/
July 19: http://tinyurl.com/mscw2ax/
August 7: http://tinyurl.com/pu5o3vk/
August 8: http://tinyurl.com/m48spg3/
August 9: http://tinyurl.com/kj7uv2t/
August 10: http://tinyurl.com/ohnyfce/
August 11: http://tinyurl.com/n6jrluc/
August 13: http://tinyurl.com/l7buk3e/
August 18: http://tinyurl.com/q57zppx/
August 19: http://tinyurl.com/m3y7ep2/
August 20: http://tinyurl.com/lfwpruk/
August 21: http://tinyurl.com/od4mnos/
August 22: http://tinyurl.com/n29bcgy/
September 1: http://tinyurl.com/llq2ebb/
September 4: http://tinyurl.com/m998ejp/
September 5: http://tinyurl.com/lsl6orb/
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BREAKING THE SILENCE
"Breaking The Silence"
Description from the official Facebook page (English)(https://www.facebook.com/BreakingTheSilenceIsrael/):
"Breaking the Silence is an organization of veteran combatants who served in the Israeli military since the start of the Second Intifada
and have taken it upon themselves to expose the Israeli public to the routine situations of everyday life in the Occupied Territories.
"The organization endeavors to stimulate public debate about the price paid for a reality in which young soldiers face a civilian
population on a daily basis, and are engaged in the control of that population’s everyday life.
"Soldiers who serve in the Territories witness and participate in military actions which change them immensely. Cases of abuse
towards Palestinians, looting, and destruction of property have been the norm for years, but are still explained as extreme and unique
cases.
"Our testimonies portray a different, and much grimmer picture in which deterioration of moral standards finds expression in the
character of orders and the rules of engagement, and are justified in the name of security. While this reality is known to Israeli soldiers
and commanders, Israeli society continues to turn a blind eye, and to deny that which happens in its name. Discharged soldiers who
return to civilian life discover the gap between the reality which they encountered in the Territories, and the silence which they
encounter at home.
"In order to become civilians again, soldiers are forced to ignore what they have seen and done.
"Breaking the Silence voices the experiences of these soldiers, forcing Israeli society to address the reality which it has helped to
create."
Official Website: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/
Email: [email protected]
Database: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/database/
Videos: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/videos/
Publications: http://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/testimonies/publications/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/btsisrael/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shovrim/
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COMMON DREAMS: "NON-VIOLENT CIVIL RESISTANCE"
http://www.commondreams.org/view/2014/02/20-3/
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FREE JALIL MUNTAQIM
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BIOGRAPHY
Jalil Abdul Muntaqim (formerly Anthony Bottom) was 19 years old when he was arrested. He is a former member of the Black
Panther Party and the Black Liberation Army, and is one of the longest held political prisoners in the world.
Jalil was born October 18, 1951, in Oakland, CA. His early years were spent in San Francisco, where he actively participated in
NAACP youth organizing during the civil rights movement.
After the assassination of Dr. King, Jalil began to believe a more militant response to racism and injustice was necessary. He began to
look towards the Black Panther Party for Self-Defense for leadership and was recruited into the BPP by school friends who had since
become Panthers.
Two months shy of his 20th birthday, Jalil was captured along with Albert “Nuh” Washington in a midnight shoot-out with San
Francisco police. When Jalil was arrested, he was a high school graduate and employed as a social worker.
Later, it was uncovered that Jalil was a victim of the FBI’s illegal COINTELPRO program designed specifically to neutralize and
disrupt social movements working for racial and economic justice. Jalil was named specifically as a person to be targeted, and was
subsequently charged with the murder of two NYC police officers. His conviction rested upon false evidence and perjured testimony.
Jalil is currently incarcerated at Attica Correctional Facility outside Buffalo, NY. He is 60 years old, and has been behind bars for 40
years. Despite an exemplary prison record and a continued commitment to the struggle for racial justice, Jalil is consistently a victim
of harassment and targeting at Attica. He is up for parole for the 5th time this June.
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WHY PAROLE JALIL?
While in San Quentin prison in California in 1976, Jalil launched the National Prisoners Campaign to Petition the United Nations to
recognize the existence of political prisoners in the United States.
Progressives nationwide joined this effort, and the petition was submitted in Geneva, Switzerland. As a result, the International
Commission of Jurists then reported that political prisoners do in fact exist in the United States.
Jalil was one of the founders of the Jericho Movement in 1997. Over 6,000 supporters gathered at the Jericho 1998 march in
Washington DC and thousands more at a rally in the Bay Area to demand amnesty for US political prisoners on the basis of
international law. The Jericho Amnesty Movement aims to gain recognition by the U.S. government and the United Nations that
political prisoners exist in this country, and that on the basis of international law, they should be granted amnesty because of the
political nature of their cases.
Jalil has filed numerous lawsuits on behalf of prisoners. After many years of being denied the opportunity to attend college, Jalil
graduated with a BS in Psychology and a BA in Sociology in 1994.
During his imprisonment, Jalil has become a father and a grandfather. Jalil has worked as an educator of other inmates and practices
organizing and advocacy whenever possible to ensure the most adequate, humane treatment for all people. He has been repeatedly
punished for these activities, through physical abuse, formal discipline, and numerous prison transfers.
Jalil is up for parole for the 5th time this June. After 40 years of incarceration, it is time for him to be free!
Jalil is one of us.
This is not a history lesson. The same struggles continue today.
Buffalo’s progressive community continues the fight for food, housing, protection from police violence, racial and economic justice,
and a self-determined community.
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HELP RELEASE JALIL SO THAT HE CAN CONTINUE TO FIGHT ALONGSIDE US FOR JUSTICE AND EQUALITY.
WHAT YOU CAN DO:
1. Send a personal letter in support of Jalil’s release to:
Andrea W. Evans
Chairwoman of Parole
New York State Division of Parole
97 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Commissioner Brian Fischer
New York State Division of Parole
97 Central Ave
Albany, NY 12206
Please include Jalil’s DIN number 77A-4283, and refer to him by his given name, Anthony Bottom. If possible, a copy of this letter
should also be sent to [email protected] to be kept on file.
Letters of support can be as in-depth as you like, and should clearly express support for his release on parole to Buffalo.
2. Spread the word! Tell others about Jalil’s case, and educate them about the importance of releasing him this June.
3. Write Jalil to express your support, and ask him directly how you can help.
Anthony J. Bottom
#77A4283
Attica Correctional Facility
P.O. Box 149
Attica, NY 14011-0149
For More Information About Jalil and How You Can Support Him, email: [email protected] , or Visit His Website:
www.freejalil.com
To download a brochure about Jalil, click here:
http://www.jerichony.org/images21/FREE_JALIL_TRIFOLD.pdf
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FUTURE IN OUR HANDS-USA PRESENTS “AN AFTERNOON INTERLUDE”
Saturday, November 8
11:00 a.m.
Clarence United Methodist Church
10205 Greiner Road
Clarence, NY
"Come to something light and fun that will help a situation that is not light and fun."
All proceed will benefit women and children in Zambia and Kenya.
The event will feature a luncheon, silent auction and a fashion show with "Fashions by SteinMart."
Admission is $20 (PRE-SALE ONLY)
For more information and to order tickets, contact:
Sr. Linda Glaeser, SSJ
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (716) 837-4898
For more information about FIOH-USA, please visit our website:
http://www.futureinourhandsusa.org/
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THE GREAT MARCH FOR CLIMATE ACTION
The goal of the Great March for Climate Action is to change the heart and mind of America and its elected leaders to act NOW to
address the climate crisis.
A college student named Faith Meckley is going on a two thousand mile march from New Mexico to Washington DC to raise
awareness for climate change.
The WNY Peace Center is asking its members and supporters to make a donation of ten dollars or more in her quest to collect the
necessary funds for the trip. Faith and an estimated 1,000 other marchers will walk from California to DC from March 1 to November
1, 2014. Faith will pick up the march in New Mexico and walk for 162 days.
The purpose of the trip is to bring attention to Climate Disaster that is affecting all of mankind. If you choose to make a much needed
larger donation you can sponsor her walk at either 50 cents a day, which is $81.00, or at one dollar a day which comes to $162.00 a
day.
You can donate to Faith directly at: http://www.crowdrise.com/faithmeckleytaosnm-dc/
Or you can donate to the event as a whole at: http://www.climatemarch.org/
Climate March Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ClimateMarch/
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HELPING HANDS
Helping Hands events are held at St. Lawrence Church, 1520 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo NY 14219
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"Children's Clinic at St. Lawrence"
Quality health care for children. Uninsured are seen for low fees but no child refused due to inability to pay. Call 716-308-6302 with
questions.
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"Food Stamp Enrollment And Financial Education"
Courtesy of Catholic Charities. Held Tuesdays from 9 a.m. to 2 pm. Any questions, call (716) 856-4494.
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"Medicaid, Child and Family Health Plus, NY Health Exchange Facilitated Health Insurance Enrollments"
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Any questions, call (716) 564-3630 (ext. 22509).
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"Samaritan Counseling"
Do you need someone to listen? A Samaritan Counselor is available on Wednesdays from 9 to 11 a.m. If you have questions, or to
schedule an appointment, call (716) 743-9117.
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"Vaccines for Uninsured Children"
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call (716)308-6302 with questions.
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"WIC Outreach"
The Children's Clinic does WIC referrals and prescriptions from 9 a.m. to Noon on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. If you have
questions, call (716)597-0509
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Events List in PDF format: http://tinyurl.com/mqroha4/
All Services located in the Franciscan Guest House (behind the church / school buildings). There is off-street parking behind the
church and on Roma Avenue.
If coming by bus, use the #26 line (Erb Street stop if eastbound, Wright Avenue stop if westbound).
Peace,
Luke R. Dyer
Practice Manager
St. Lawrence Pediatrics
1520 East Delavan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14215
Office Phone: (716) 308-6302
Voice Mail: (716) 894-3090
Fax: (877) 815-9267
"Always be a little kinder than necessary." - James M. Barrie
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HOWIE HAWKINS FOR GOVERNOR
Vote Green Party! Howie Hawkins For Governor, Brian Jones For Lt. Governor.
Among the items in the campaign's platform:
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"Living Wages For All Workers"
$15 minimum wage; indexed to productivity.
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"Single Payer Health Care"
Publicly funded by progressive taxes. No premiums, co-pays, or deductibles. Just health care.
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"Public Jobs For The Unemployed"
A locally planned, state-funded WPA-style jobs program to employ unused labor to meet community needs in public works and
services.
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"Progressive Taxes And Budgets"
By restoring the more progressive tax structure NY had in the 1970s, we can fully fund public schools and colleges, restore revenue
sharing with local governments, cut regressive local sales and property taxes, and build the infrastructures and services of a Green
New Deal.
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"Quality Public Schools"
Opt out of high stakes testing, Common Core, privatization, and union-busting. Opt into fully funded, desegregated schools, tuitionfree from pre-K through college.
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"100% Clean Energy By 2030"
Ban fracking. Phase out nukes. No new fossil fuel infrastructure. A state bank and public power for job creation in green industries,
including a Smart Grid linking Renewable Energy, Hydrogen Energy Storage, Mass Transit, Affordable Housing, Clean
Manufacturing, and Organic Agriculture.
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HOWIE HAWKINS, a resident of Syracuse, is a Teamster who unloads UPS trucks at night. He finished third in the 2010
Gubernatorial election.
BRIAN JONES is an educator, activist, and socialist in New York City. He taught elementary grades in New York City's public
schools for nine years.
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VOLUNTEER AND DONATE AT: http://www.howiehawkins.org/
Campaign Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsforNYGovernor/
Green Party NYS Page: http://www.web.gpnys.com/
Howie Hawkins-related Green Party News: http://www.greenpartywatch.org/tag/howie-hawkins/
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LAURA AIISHA : “WE STAND STRONG” - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
https://vimeo.com/104307433
Blessings in Love Worldwide Family!
It is an HONOR to share my first music video with you!!! This song, “We Stand Strong,” came through me during a writing session
with my good friend, the amazingly talented Mike Corey. This song was inspired by a conflict that was happening at that time between
Israel and Palestine.
Check it out, share it and spread the peace forward vibrations! I desire for this song and video to be an inspiration to YOU to trust and
know that World Peace IS possible in our lifetime.
Big UP the refugees, all those affected on any level by war/violence, and ALL who are taking a stand for peace.
This video is Livicated to:
Our Ancestors, The Elders
All of the lives lost & affected by war & violence
And all Prisoners of War
Those living in war
Those taking a stand for Peace and Justice on the daily
And for all Refugees Worldwide!!!
Big up to River Nile Media in Buffalo, NY (https://www.facebook.com/RNM.INC) for putting together this powerful video!
Highly BLESS!!
Your Sistar,
Laura Aiisha
http://LauraAiisha.com
http://LauraAiisha.com/LAH-Musique
https://www.facebook.com/laura.aiisha?fref=ts
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A MULTI-FAITH PROGRAM IN WORD AND SONG
Saturday, October 11
7:00 p.m.
University Presbyterian Church
3330 Main Street
Buffalo, NY
Presented by The Rev. Elizabeth and Noel “Paul” Stookey
“The embrace of 'God' is vast, able to exceed all our definitions and expectations. Can we unlock our certainties and open a way
within for acceptance of differences?” - Betty Stookey
Betty Stookey is an ordained minister who in her role as a school chaplain has ministered to over a thousand students of many faiths
ranging from Buddhist and Christian, to Muslim and Jewish.
Noel “Paul” Stookey is a singer-songwriter and “Paul” of Peter, Paul and Mary. For decades he has been writing songs that reflect on
the political, cultural, sociopolitical, and spiritual dynamics of our age.
Co-sponsored by University Presbyterian Church and the Institute for the Global Study of Religion at Canisius College.
This program is free and open to the public
For more information: http://www.upcbuffalo.org/
Noel “Paul” Stookey:
http://www.noelpaulstookey.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Stookey/
Peter, Paul, & Mary:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter,_Paul_and_Mary/
http://www.peterpaulandmary.com/
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NUCLEAR CALENDAR FROM THE FRIENDS COMMITTEE FOR NATIONAL LEGISLATION (FCNL)
http://www2.fcnl.org/NuclearCalendar/index.php/
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PETITION TO FREE CLARENCE MOSES-EL
Sign the petition to free Clarence Moses-El, an innocent man who has been imprisoned for 27 years.
Sign at: http://peoplespowerassemblies.org/petitions/clarencemoseselpetition/
Free Clarence Moses-El Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/freeclarencemoses/
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THE SAFE AND FAIR EVALUATION (S.A.F.E.) PAROLE ACT
THE PURPOSE OF PAROLE BOARD HEARINGS SHOULD BE EVALUATION NOT PUNISHMENT
The S.A.F.E. Parole Act calls for :
FACE-TO-FACE VIDEOTAPED PAROLE HEARINGS
• In-person interviews , which ncreases the person applying for parole’s trust in the process and in the goal of reintegration, and
creates an environment in which the parole board can more fully and fairly evaluate applicants
* Videotaping interviews ensures that the final record is accurate and detailed, which allows for a more effective review of the
hearing, and holds everyone accountable for their conduct
* The cost of videotaping hearings are offset by saving the cost of stenographers and the cost of transcripts
NO SECRETS; PAROLE APPLICANT SEES EVERYTHING IN THE FOLDER THAT THE PAROLE BOARD SEES
* Results in greater transparency, fairness and trust in the parole process
* The applicant can address errors or other information
* Ensures a more accurate portrayal of the applicant on which the parole board can base its decision
RELEASE DECISIONS BASED ON REHABILITATION AND PREPAREDNESS FOR RE-ENTRY AND REINTEGRATION
INTO SOCIETY
* The parole board is given specific, workable criteria by which to determine the probability that the applicant, if released, will live
and remain at liberty without violating the law.
* The NYS Transitional Accountability Plan (TAP) provides a meaningful process by which the Parole Board can make decisions
regarding rehabilitation and release to parole supervision.
CLEAR AND COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS SPELLING OUT WHAT THE PERSON MUST DO TO BE RELEASED
* Alleviates the frustration and confusion experienced by parole applicants when they are not told what they can do in order to be
released to parole supervision
* This change holds everyone accountable — the applicant, the Department of Correctional Services & Community Supervision and
the Parole Board.
More information on the S.A.F.E. Parole Act:
http://www.parolereform.org/
http://www.parolereformnow.org/safe/
http://open.nysenate.gov/legislation/bill/S5374-2011/
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THIS AND THAT
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"This & That" is published now and then for the Erie area progressive community. Always good to double-check dates and times.
View online at http://www.nwpapeace.org/
Event submissions should have "T&T" in subject line. Send to: [email protected]
In-Depth Calendar posted online at http://eriebluegreen.blogspot.com/
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EVENTS CALENDAR:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12
"Thomas Merton Center Honors Jeremy Scahill" (Pittsburgh, PA)
http://thomasmertoncenter.org/scahill/
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UPDATE FROM GAZA: NOOR HARAZEEN
Noor Harazeen is a Palestinian journalist based in Gaza, who has been giving many up-to-date, on the ground reports about the
destruction and aftermath of the Israeli attacks against Gaza.
https://www.facebook.com/updatefromgaza/
https://www.youtube.com/user/Updatefromgaza/
Noor's bio (from http://muckrack.com/Noor_Harazeen/bio/):
"I was born in Cairo, Egypt and brought up in the United Arab Emirates. In 2004 I moved to my parents homeland – Gaza, Palestine.
"I am currently a TV English reporter working for Al-Etejah channel and an English education student in Al-azher University, and I
also worked as an English Teacher for the British Academy of Languages (BAL) for 2 years.
"I Started as an activist, dedicated my time in helping people and children around the Gaza strip, also worked as a volunteer teaching
children and running youth camps.
"In 2009, after the war on Gaza, I worked as a fixer and translator for international delegations that visited the Gaza strip working for a
conflict peace process and in solidarity with the Palestinian people like Codepink, Viva Palestina, and Freedom March To Gaza.
"Late in 2009, I started taking small parts in media, such as working for the EU as a media coordinator in the Gaza Strip, and then I
took parts as an English video reporter in many projects for Palestine (TJP Project - GazaReport).
"Shortly after one of the projects ended I started my own Facebook news and reports page from Gaza to keep the outside world
updated with the news from Gaza-Palestine (see above link). During the last war 'Operation Pillar Of Cloud' on Gaza I worked as a
producer, fixer, and translator for GazaReport ( http://harryfear.co.uk/blog/gaza-report/)
"I participated in several courses about The Rights of Journalists in War and Armed conflicts; Journalism and Child Rights in different
countries (UAE-Egypt-Jordan-Palestine-Lebanon); also took a part in the ICRC International Humanitarian Law diploma.
"I speak fluent English, Arabic and some French. I also got the talent for painting and poetry."
More links for Noor Harazeen:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Noor_Harazeen/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pub/noor-harazeen/97/461/b46/
https://www.igiveonline.com/campaigns/make-palestinian-english-channel-for-gaza/
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U.S. FRIENDS OF SOVIET PEOPLE (BUFFALO BRANCH) FREE BI-MONTHLY SCREENINGS
Second & Fourth Tuesdays Of The Month
7:00 p.m.
El Buen Amigo
114 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY
The Buffalo branch of U.S. Friends Of Soviet People (http://usfriendsofthesovietpeople.org/) will be hosting FREE bi-monthly
screenings of various films every second and fourth Tuesday of the month (except for December) at El Buen Amigo on Elmwood
Avenue. Refreshments will be served.
The next film to be screened will be on Tuesday, October 14th.
The film will be “Wag The Dog” (1997), a fictional and humorous treatment of media manipulation to distract the public from a
president sex scandal, directed by Barry Levinson and starring Dustin Hoffman and Robert DeNiro.
Film Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wag_the_Dog
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120885/
Upcoming Tuesday Screenings:
2014
October 28: “Modern Times” (1936)
November 11: “The Great Dictator” (1940)
November 25: “Reds” (1981)
2015
January 13: “October (10 Days That Shook The World)” (1928)
January 27: “Mission To Moscow” (1943)
February 10: “Volga-Volga” (1938)
February 24: “Why We Fight, Part 1: Prelude To War” (1942)
March 10: “Why We Fight, Part 2: The Nazis Strike” (1943)
March 24: “Why We Fight, Part 3: Divide & Conquer” (1943)
April 14: “Why We Fight, Part 4: The Battle Of Britain” (1943)
April 28: “Why We Fight, Part 5: The Battle Of Russia” (1943)
May 12: “Why We Fight, Part 6: The Battle Of China” (1944)
May 26: “Why We Fight, Part 7: War Comes To America” (1945)
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WAR TAX WITNESS/RESISTANCE GATHERING AND COUNSELOR'S TRAINING
Friday, October 24 (7:00 to 9:30 p.m.)
Saturday, October 25 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) (socializing will happen afterward)
M.K. Gandhi Institute For Nonviolence
929 South Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY
This gathering is both for people who want to explore war tax witness/resistance and for those who want to be able to counsel others.
Friday evening will be a gathering to share our stories. There will be people who have decided to redirect their taxes away from the
military. And there will be those who are exploring these issues for the first time.
Saturday will be a step by step process of learning how to counsel people exploring war tax resistance. At the same time, it will help
people newer to this peace witness learn about it. People are strongly encouraged to attend the full gathering.
There is no charge to attend (lunch will be provided Saturday); please come and explore this approach to noncooperation with war
making.
This gathering is sponsored by the Conscience And War Committee, a western/central New York Regional Quaker committee.
Facilitators will be Ruth Benn and Ed Hedemann from the National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee (NWTRCC). Ruth
Benn has been the part time coordinator of NWTRCC for the past eight years. She spends much of her time in communication with
war tax resisters across the country and the world and at regional meetings of people exploring these crucial issues. Ed Hedemann is a
long-time tax resister who knows all or most of the “ins and outs” of this witness against war.
Please register in advance so that we know how many meals to prepare, the needs for childcare and overnight hospitality, and the
number of resource materials to produce.
To register for both the conference and overnight housing in Rochester, directions to the Gandhi House, or further information,
contact:
Tom Joyce
Phone: (607) 277-7426
Email: [email protected] (put “War Tax Witness” in the subject line)
Event Flyer: http://www.nwtrcc.org/PDFs/War_Tax_Resistance_workshop_fall14_flyer.pdf
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WORLD ON YOUR PLATE: 11TH ANNUAL FOOD FORUM AND SUSTAINABLE LIVING CONFERENCE
Friday, October 10 and Saturday, October 11
Daemen College
Wick Campus Center
4380 Main Street
Amherst, NY 14226
$25 preregistered (RSVP to http://www.worldonyourplate.org/)
$30 at the door
FREE to students with preregistration!
Friday Evening:
* Dr. Evan Weissman (Syracuse University): "Building A Movement: Grounded Reflections On Emerging Food Justice Initiatives"
* Panel on City Of Buffalo Food Policy
Saturday:
* Dr. Jan Poppendieck (Professor Emerita, Hunter College): "School Food As A Pathway to Sustainability
* Workshops
* Vegetarian Lunch
To be a vendor or sponsor, or to propose a workshop, or for information, call (716) 839-8524, or visit
http://www.WorldOnYourPlate.org/