Michiana Peace and Justice Coalition
Results from bean poll at MLK table, 2009
Area vigils against the war:
Note: Participants in our vigils are asked to abide by our
Discipline for Peace Demonstrations
- Every Monday, 5-6 pm -- Weekly
South Bend Vigil at the Federal Building, Jefferson and Main,
to oppose war against Iraq and Afghanistan. Bring your own sign or
share ours. These are nonviolent protests. We show respect for all
participants and passers-by. All who share our concerns are welcome
to participate.
Upcoming Events:
- Next MPJC Meeting: MPJC will meet
March 30th at 7:00pm, place to be determined.
All are welcome to attend. See
button on left for the previous meeting minutes and click
here for the next meeting agenda.
- Write to Congress: We need to
keep pressure on Congress to end the war. Click
Here for the addresses:
- FLOC Statement: MPJC has endorsed
this FLOC Statement from the Farm Labor Organizing
Committee AFL-CIO as part of our position on immigration reform. We
also endorsed the Mexico Solidarity Network Statement.
- New "Cost of War" Brochure: Look
at and print this 2 page brochure prepared
by the Peace Not War faculty group at Saint Mary's College. It gives
up to date information on the cost of the war in Iraq in dollars, lives,
and other needs not met.
Cost of War to Date
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Ongoing actions you can take:
- Open Letter to Candidates for Elective Office
- Use this letter to engage voters and candidates in dialog
about essential issues they need to consider. http://community.michiana.org/justice/openletter.html
Let us know how it goes.
- "Bring the Troops Home Now" Petition
- Sign this petition on line at http://www.votenowar.org
or print out a paper petition and solicit signatures wherever you go.
Let us know how it goes.
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