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THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S WEEKLY UPDATES
October 22 to 28, 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 28th to ensure their inclusion in the October 29th to November 4th 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 textonly 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!!! THE WESTERN NEW YORK PEACE CENTER'S 47TH ANNUAL DINNER FEATURING DR. ANTHONY J.
NOCELLA
Saturday, November 8
5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
The Buffalo Convention Center
Convention Center Plaza
153 Franklin Street
Buffalo, NY 14202
Our honored keynote speaker is Dr. Anthony J. Nocella II, Ph.D., who will give a presentation entitled “Peace Without Incarceration:
Save The Kids.” The topic will address how the school and criminal industrial complexes construct and depend upon the School-ToPrison pipeline, which entraps generations of youth into cycles of violence, poverty, and permanent legal disenfranchisement in
American society.
Dr. Nocella is co-founder and co-director of Save The Kids, a national grass-roots organization that is creating alternatives to youth
incarceration. He transformed the Alternative To Violence program into HIP (“Help Increase the Peace”) by adding exercises relating to
racism, power differentials, and other social phenomena.
He is an innovator in the fields of education and justice, peace and conflict studies, and co-founder of Eco-Ability, Disability Pedagogy,
and Critical Animal Studies programs.
The dinner will also be an opportunity to meet the Peace Center’s new Executive Director, Rev. Justo González II, MDiv, MSSA,
MAPM. Justo’s wealth of experience in social work, pastoral ministry, nonprofits' administration and organizing is sure to benefit both
the Peace Center, and the community.
The above inspiration and vision, entertainment by Saxman Slim and young poets, the community networking, and the chance to support
the Peace Center make this an occasion not to be missed!
Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a Social Hour, Tabling from various Erie County activist organizations, Vendors, and a Silent Auction.
Dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Nocella's speech will begin at 7:30 p.m.
HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! :-)
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Facebook Event Page for the Dinner (please join the event and spread the word!):
https://www.facebook.com/events/886656164678077/
PLEASE HELP FUND ANTHONY NOCELLA'S TRIP TO BUFFALO BY CONTRIBUTING VIA GOFUNDME AT:
http://www.gofundme.com/eooy6k
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RESERVATION PRICES FOR THE ANNUAL DINNER:
Individual Dinner Tickets (Regular): $60
Individual Dinner Tickets (Low-Income): $35
Dinner Table Reservations For Eight: $450.
Specify for each individual dinee if you prefer a Chicken or Vegetarian Dinner. For those with special dietary needs (Vegan, Kosher,
Halal, other), please order early!
If you are unable to attend, but wish to sponsor individuals who may not normally be able to go, you may donate ticket costs for them,
too! :-)
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RESERVATION PRICES FOR VENDORS AND ORGANIZATIONS:
Individual Tables for Vendors and Organizations: $30
Purchase Ads in our Program Dinner Book:
Full Page (8”x 10”): $300
Half Page (8” x 5”): $175
Quarter Page (3.75” x 5”): $100
Back Cover (8” x 10”): $475
Inside Cover (8” x 10”): $450
Business Card: $60
Ad Art Specifications: electronic files in JPG or TIFF format, minimum 300 dpi. You may send them as attachments to
[email protected]
You may also mail them as a disk, or send camera-ready art (no staples) to WNY Peace Center, 1272 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY
14209.
THE DEADLINE FOR AD COPY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 31, 2014.
Donations of Raffle Baskets and items for the Silent Auction will also be accepted.
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TO MAKE RESERVATIONS AND PAYMENTS:
1. Call (716) 332-3904 to place an order (leave a voice mail message if no response)
2. Email us at [email protected] to receive PDFs of reservation forms that you may print and mail to us with the correct
payment method included (Cash or Check).
If paying by Check, write “2014 Annual Dinner” in the memo line and make payable to:
WNY Peace Center
1272 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
3. Make online reservations directly through PayPal by going to our current operating website: http://www.wnypeace.org/
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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, November 10, 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 22
“Anti-Fracking Rally Outside Of Cuomo's Buffalo Debate”
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Outside of WNED Studios
140 Lower Terrace
Buffalo, NY
Be part of the Fracking "BAN" Wagon & help welcome Governor Cuomo to Buffalo this Wednesday!
He is holding a campaign debate in Buffalo, a very important event for him where he’ll be describing his vision for New York’s future,
with lots of media present. And it’s a very important event for us – we must show him the power of the movement demanding that New
York’s future be frack-free!
It’s imperative that we have a strong showing to drive home to Cuomo that the Buffalo region also opposes fracking, as he has been
greeted by anti-fracking protestors all across the state at his public appearances. Please join us if you can make it!
NOTE: If for any reason we are unable to be directly outside 140 Lower Terrace, we will meet at the corner of Erie St. & Lower Terrace.
Sponsors include New Yorkers Against Fracking, Food & Water Watch - New York, Western NY Drilling Defense, and Frack Action.
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/798376946887429/
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2. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
“Howie Hawkins Debates Cuomo In NYS Gubernatorial Debate – Live!”
8:00 to 9:00 p.m.
WNED Studios
140 Lower Terrace
Buffalo, NY
Howie takes on Gov 1% in the ONLY televised debate of this campaign season! Please spread the word to your friends that there's a
debate happening.
Watch it livestreamed here: http://www.buffalonews.com/
The livestream will also be broadcast on these PBS affiliates:
WNED Buffalo
WMHT Albany
WSKG Binghamton
WCNY Syracuse
WPBS Watertown
WXXI Rochester
MLPBS Plattsburgh
WNET New York City - Channel 13
And simulcast on these Public Radio stations:
WNYC New York City
WSKG Binghamton
WBFO Buffalo
WXXI Rochester
WCNY Syracuse
WAMC Albany – Northeast Public Radio
WSLU Canton - North Country Public Radio
WRVO – Oswego (one hour delay)
We plan on having a livestream available at www.howiehawkins.org/debate followed by a post-debate talk back by none other than Brian
Jones and Jill Stein.
There were also be a viewing party of the debate at Burning Books (420 Connecticut Street, Buffalo, NY 14213) from 8 to 9 p.m.!
Howie Hawkins will be there after the debate IN PERSON!!!!
You can bring together the radicals, the liberals, the skeptics, maybe even the conservatives - and be part of the age old political tradition
of public debate. And watch Howie as he fights for the 99% of us who want good public schools, a clean environment, a dignified
livelihood...we want nothing less than democracy and Howie is our guy!
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1482581668673555/1486597214938667/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
Howie Hawkins For NYS Governor Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HawkinsforNYGovernor
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4. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22
“Rally To Stop The Paladino-Led Plan To Disassemble Buffalo's Public Schools”
5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
Buffalo City Hall
65 Niagara Square
Buffalo, NY
We DEMAND a Quality Education for EVERY Student, NOT Private Profits.
New information on the Carl Paladino-led plan to be released.
Paladino is trying to turn our kids, futures into his profits, and we can't let that happen.
The idea that Buffalo Schools can't succeed is an illusion if you took any business and fired 112 employees and reduced the operating
budget every year it would fail. Our schools are designed to fail to make room for people like Paladino to make billions of dollars.
Anyone who plans to exist on this earth has a stake in this fight. They blame the parents, but from Obama to Cuomo to the Buffalo Board
of Education there is a plan to destroy public education and build a bigger School to Prison Pipeline.
Sponsored by Citizen Action, Alliance For Quality Education, Buffalo Schools: Believe, and PUSH Buffalo
Event Photo: http://tinyurl.com/kp2bbqr
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5. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
"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. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
“Jake Halpern”
7 p.m.
BT&C Gallery
1250 Niagara Street
Buffalo, NY
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).
For more information, contact:
Jonathan Welch
Talking Leaves Books
Phone: (716) 837-8554
Email: [email protected]
Rahwa Ghirmatzion
PUSH Buffalo
Phone: (716) 882-2672
Email: [email protected]
Author Website: http://www.jakehalpern.com/
Wikipedia Page: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_Halpern
Book Website: http://boswell.indiebound.com/book/9780374108236
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7. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23
“GreenWorks Buffalo-Niagara IMPACT Party”
7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY
Celebrating the green business community and our impact on the local economy and the environment. There will be live music, work by
local artists, locally catered food, local brews, and more!
Admission: $20; Food and 1 drink ticket with ticket purchase.
Link to buy tickets: http://www.buffalofirst.org/store/index.php?route=product%2Fcategory&path=43
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1477230869221940/
GreenWorks Buffalo-Niagara Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Greenworks-Buffalo-Niagara/418537631544691
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8. 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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9. 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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10. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26
“Roger Cook on ‘David & Goliath’ ”
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. (Discussion) / 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. (Potluck)
Riverside-Salem Environmental Cottage (UCC/DC)
3449 West River Road
Grand Island, NY 14072
Roger Cook leads a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell’s book “David & Goliath” (see: http://www.amazon.com/David-GoliathUnderdogs-Misfits-Battling/dp/0316204366/ )
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11. 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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12. MONDAY, OCTOBER 27
"Prisoners Are People Too, Inc. Monthly Meeting"
7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
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.
For more information, contact:
Karima Amin
Phone: 716-834-8438
Email: [email protected]
George BaBa Eng
Email: [email protected]
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13. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
“Sierra Club-Niagara Group Meeting”
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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14. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28
“U.S. Friends Of Soviet People Screening: Modern Times (1936)”
7:00 to 9:00 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 film will be “Modern Times” (1936), directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin. It is a humorously serious 1936 silent satire on the
production cycle in capitalism, from increasing spede-up through the dismal conditions of massive layoff, dehumanization of workers on
the job and dramatic industrial conflict.
Film Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Times_%28film%29
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027977/
http://www.filmsite.org/mode.html
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III. KEEP THE DATE OPEN (Events are listed in order of date):
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1. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Comics, Creativity, & Leftist Critique: A Book Signing With The Author Of (H)alfrocentric”
6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
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.
Event Page at Burning Books Website: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/hafrocentric?instance_id=346/
Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1706905072867320/
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2. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
“Ban Fracking Community Meeting: Buffalo”
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Crane Branch Library
633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
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3. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“Covering Up The Iran Contra Affair”
7:00 p.m.
Burning Books
420 Connecticut Street
Buffalo, NY 14213
A tangled tale of politics, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations and the ultimate plan to suspend the constitution of
the United States. Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Event Page: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/covering-up-the-iran-contra-affair?instance_id=357
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11-19-2014LPDOC1.jpg
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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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COVERAGE OF THE GLOBAL FRACKDOWN IN BUFFALO ON OCTOBER 18, 2014, FEATURING ZEPHYR TEACHOUT!
http://buffalo.twcnews.com/content/news/778292/activists-rally-at-global-frackdown-in-buffalo/
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“Ban Fracking Community Meeting: Buffalo”
Thursday, November 6
6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Crane Branch Library
633 Elmwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14222
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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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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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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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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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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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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 MultiFaith 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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“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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"Weekly Vigil At 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.
This vigil is being presented by the Erie County Prisoners' Rights and the WNY Peace Center.
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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ARTICLE: “Another Voice: The United States Has Reached A Tipping Point On Marijuana Laws”
http://buffalonews.com/opinion/another-voice/another-voice-the-united-states-has-reached-a-tipping-point-on-marijuana-laws-20141011
By Walter Simpson
The Buffalo News
October 11, 2014
“In a recent Viewpoints article, Kevin Sabet made some valid points about risks associated with legalizing marijuana. But his fears can
be addressed. Properly tailored legalization legislation can prevent a Big Tobacco takeover of marijuana production and sales. And we
can and should strictly limit advertising and implement effective measures to prevent the targeting of youth.
“The marijuana issue has reached a tipping point. Despite intransigence on the federal level, Colorado and Washington have legalized
cannabis for recreational use by adults, and 23 states have shown compassion by enacting medical marijuana laws.
“Two factors are propelling the marijuana issue. The first is growing awareness that the failed trillion-dollar war on drugs has been a
weapon against people of color. Nowhere is this more evident than in drug law arrests and imprisonment. The situation has been
intolerable for years.
“The second factor is the shift in public opinion, especially among young adults who overwhelmingly favor marijuana legalization. A
near-unanimous 83 percent of those between 18 and 29 years old want marijuana to be legal.
“We now know that marijuana sales in Colorado may produce as much as $139 million in tax revenue. That extrapolates to $400 million
for New York – a windfall to ease taxes or pay for needed programs. Additionally, Colorado has seen explosive growth in marijuanarelated jobs and industry without going the Big Tobacco route. Many anticipated problems never materialized and those that have can be
addressed by refining regulation.
“Both the New York Times and The Buffalo News point out that marijuana’s health effects are minor compared with alcohol and
tobacco. The Times flatly rejects the idea that marijuana is a gateway drug.
“There’s legitimate concern that marijuana legalization for adults could lead to increased use by adolescents – an outcome no one wants.
“But existing laws have completely failed to prevent teenagers from having easy access to marijuana. Given that reality, efforts to reduce
marijuana use by adolescents should focus on developing more effective healthy choice educational programs for this age group.
“Thirty-five states are now considering marijuana reform and within the next few years as many as 16 states could legalize it for
recreational adult use – regulating and taxing it like alcohol.
“Before existing marijuana laws cause any more harm, let’s act sensibly, learn from the pioneers and take careful steps to appropriately
and safely legalize this relatively harmless herb. This is what a growing majority of New Yorkers and Americans want.”
Walter Simpson is a member of the Western New York Peace Center, which recently endorsed the NYS Marijuana Regulation and
Taxation Act.
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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 this week 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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“Presentations At 'World On Your Plate' Event”
Charley Bowman and Jack Kanack gave back-to-back talks at the World On Your Plate event at Daemen College on Saturday, October
14th, 2014.
An expert on weather, Jack - aka "Dr Weather" - lectured about climate change.
Charley followed up with a lecture entitled "What We Have To Do (To Stop Climate Change).”
Last year, Jack won the top national award from NOAA's National Weather Service. He also co-authored the weather analysis for our
proposed solar farm on top of Lewiston Pump Storage facility in Lewiston NY and the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, which is now a
drone base. The Niagara and Lewiston areas receive the most sunshine in Western New York.
Jack Kanack can be reached at http://weathermedic.com/
PDFs of slides from both talks, as well as the 25 page weather analysis, are available here:
Jack Kanack: http://tinyurl.com/n47979v
Charley Bowman: http://tinyurl.com/mduy6vj
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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 23, November 6, and November 20.
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
Association For India's Development (AID)-Buffalo (AB)
Buffalo Barn Raisers (BBR)
Burning Books (BB)
Citizen Action (CA)
Clean Air Coalition Of WNY (CACWNY)
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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ASSOCIATION FOR INDIA’S DEVELOPMENT (AID)-BUFFALO
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OUR MISSION:
Compassion wherever there is suffering.
Conviction that the compassion is strong enough to eliminate suffering.
Courage to make this conviction a reality.
This is AID.
DESCRIPTION:
Association for India's Development is a volunteer movement promoting sustainable, equitable and just development. AID supports
grassroots organizations in India and initiates efforts in various interconnected spheres such as education, livelihoods, natural resources
including land, water and energy, agriculture, health, women's empowerment and social justice. The AID Buffalo chapter was started by
professionals and students from Buffalo, NY.
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Main Website: https://sites.google.com/site/aidbuffalochapter/home
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Buffalo.AID
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AID_BUFFALO
AID Worldwide: http://www.aidindia.org/main/
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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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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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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 19
“Covering Up The Iran Contra Affair”
7:00 p.m.
A tangled tale of politics, drugs, hostages, weapons, assassinations, covert operations and the ultimate plan to suspend the constitution of
the United States. Presented by the Buffalo chapter of the Leonard Peltier Defense Offense Committee.
Event Page: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/ai1ec_event/covering-up-the-iran-contra-affair?instance_id=357
Event Poster: http://burningbooksbuffalo.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/11-19-2014LPDOC1.jpg
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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:
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-of-burningbooks/
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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CLEAN AIR COALITION OF WESTERN NEW YORK
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Our Mission:
The Clean Air Coalition of Western New York is a community-based organization that informs and organizes residents to prevent and
reduce pollution. Our members envision a WNY where residents have the information, skills and desire to make their communities
healthy, sustainable and green. CAC is creating a constituency of citizens that hold leaders accountable for our communities health and
creates a political cost for those who fail to take necessary action.
Western New York is one of the most heavily polluted communities in the nation. In the past, we have allowed high levels of pollution
because of a lack of political will among our elected officials and among our citizens. There have been no consequences for the leaders
who fail to protect our communities.
CAC belives that a large and diverse group of Western New York citizens do care deeply about the levels of pollution in our
communities. If we come together, we know we can make Western New York cleaner.
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The Clean Air Coalition of W.N.Y.
52 Linwood Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14209
Phone: (716) 852-3813
Fax: (716) 852-2741
Email: [email protected]
Main Website: http://www.cacwny.org/
Blog: http://www.cacwny.org/press/blog-2/
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clean-Air-Coalition-of-WNY/125963472695
Press inquiries about the Clean Air Coalition should be directed to:
Erin Heaney
Executive Director
Phone: (716) 852-3813
Email: [email protected]
Complaints about smells, smogs and other concerning indicators can be sent to the DEC. Contact:
NYSDEC
270 Michigan Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14203
Phone: (716) 851-7130
Please let us know you've sent in a complaint. We want to know what's happening in your neighborhood!
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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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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
The next Talking Circle will be held on Thursday, November 13.
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.
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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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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 26: Roger Cook leads a discussion on Malcolm Gladwell’s David & Goliath (see: http://www.amazon.com/David-GoliathUnderdogs-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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“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 discus sion 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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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
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
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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/
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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/
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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, tuition-free
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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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 28th.
The film will be “Modern Times” (1936), directed by and starring Charlie Chaplin.
Film Websites:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Times_%28film%29
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0027977/
http://www.filmsite.org/mode.html
Upcoming Tuesday Screenings:
2014
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 longtime 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)