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:
- March for Human Rights July 29:
MPJC will participate in this march to bring an end to racial profiling.
Thursday, July 29th is the day the Arizona immigration law takes effect.
Folks will gather at the Jon Hunt Plaza in front of Morris Civic Auditorium
at 4:30pm, and walk past Rep Donnelly's office to deliver a petition,
past the Count Court House, and down Washington to the Civil Rights
Center, arriving about 6:00pm. All are welcome. Call Peter at 574-289-2126
for more information.
- August 6 Hiroshima Day Protest:
MPJC will gather at the corner of Colfax and Michigan at 11:00 on August
6 to have a presence at the 1st Friday celebration to remind folks of
the horrendous anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
All are welcome to participate. Call Lois at 574-231-8971 for more information.
- Next MPJC Meeting: MPJC will meet
on Tuesday, September 7th at 7:00pm, 1036 N. Niles Ave, South Bend.
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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