grassrootspeace.org November 5, 2007: This website is an archive of the former website, traprockpeace.org, which was created 10 years ago by Charles Jenks. It became one of the most populace sites in the US, and an important resource on the antiwar movement, student activism, 'depleted' uranium and other topics. Jenks authored virtually all of its web pages and multimedia content (photographs, audio, video, and pdf files. As the author and registered owner of that site, his purpose here is to preserve an important slice of the history of the grassroots peace movement in the US over the past decade. He is maintaining this historical archive as a service to the greater peace movement, and to the many friends of Traprock Peace Center. Blogs have been consolidated and the calendar has been archived for security reasons; all other links remain the same, and virtually all blog content remains intact. THIS SITE DOES NOT REFLECT THE CURRENT AND ONGOING WORK OF TRAPROCK PEACE CENTER, which has reorganized its board and moved to Greenfield, Mass. To contact Traprock Peace Center, call 413-773-7427 or email. We'll post a link to its new website when it goes online. Charles Jenks is posting new material to PeaceJournal.org, a multimedia blog and resource center. You may contact him by email. Search site - New! Calendar - Calendar Archive Contents - Archives - War Crimes - GI Special - Student Activism - Links

Books of the Month The War on Truth From Warriors to Resisters Army of None Iraq: the Logic of Withdrawal

Calendar Archive (of material that had appeared on traprockpeace.org)
(April 13, 2004 - autumn, 2007)

[Editor's note: I created this archive when grassrootspeace.org needed to switch to a new online calendar due to potential security problems with the old calendar's software. Due to the vast amount of spam, it was not practical to try to import the old calendar's data base to the new calendar. I deleted about 9 thousand spam 'entries' to create this archive (the spam had never appeared publicly on the old calendar, but the spam continued in the database even after attempts to delete it by the calendar moderator). You will see some duplications of entries. These occurred when members of the public tried to enter events without realizing that the calendar was moderated. I have deleted many of the duplications but missed some. I tried to created a web page from an Excel version of the archive, but my web editing software was not able to handle the huge file. Concerning format, the entry starts with the date of the event (yearmonthday), event name and description, in descending chronological order. - Charles Jenks, September 27, 2007]

20071202 STUDENT ACTIVISM - Anniversary of Hampton FREEDOM OF SPEECH & ASSEMBLY challenge "ON DEC. 2, 2005, Hampton University students defended their right to speak and assemble, against repression from HU police and administration through selective enforcement, and attempts to intimidate. SEE: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/hampton_university_students/ AND PHOTS at: http://www.grassrootspeace.org/campus_antiwar.html"

20071117 "MAKING YOUR ACTIVISM MORE SUSTAINABLE, 2 Days in Deerfield" "Based on the evidence, we're not really going to ""change the world"" easily or soon! It leaves us as activists with the question: are we conducting our lives in a way that supports our effectiveness in the long run? No social movement needs a revolving door: activists with hard-won skills and experience leaving because we're burned out, or have allowed our activism to lose its creativity and life-centered passion. This workshop is for you if: - you want to prevent burn-out or loss of vitality, - you already feel a bit ""crispy fried"" and want to take steps of renewal, - you'd like to assist your group to create an atmosphere that supports sustainability and attracts long-term volunteers, - you're just tired and discouraged, and you'd like some inspiration. This workshop is highly experiential and includes participatory activities, small group sharing, mini-lectures, reflection, and fun. It's an experiential ""package,"" which means that it won't be possible to come late, leave early, or take time off in the middle -- we'll be journeying together as an intact group. Be open to the possibility that emotion may show up in the course of the weekend. NOTE: This workshop runs from 10am on Saturday to 4pm on Sunday. Participants are welcome to spend Friday and/or Sunday night at Woolman Hill. GEORGE LAKEY first stood up against racism at age twelve and now, at seventy, is still an activist. He's led campaigns on local, state, national and international levels, facilitated 1500 social change workshops on five continents, and authored seven books. A Quaker, he's senior associate at the Lang Center at Swarthmore College, a great-grandfather of three, and loves to play piano for Broadway sing-alongs. JUDITH SHEA, a Quaker from New Haven Meeting, is a long-time professional and planner in the health care field, and a co-founder of the Movement for a New Society. WOOLMAN HILL Quaker Retreat Center 107 Keets Road Deerfield MA 01342 413 774-3431 Margaret Cooley, Programs"

20071102 "An Invitation to Strength & Beauty in Hard Times, Rowe Conference, MA 11/2-4" "An Invitation to Strength and Beauty in Hard Times Chellis Glendinning November 2-4 Rowe Camp & Conference Center, Rowe, MA PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT REGISTRATION. Many people today share a sense that we are living in hard times -- and on the verge of yet harder times. Peak oil, the unfettered microwaving of the planet, extreme alterations in climate, constant war, ecological degradation, and mass extinctions seem to be leading to a breaking point. Some parts of the world have already been shattered; others may be heading in that direction. Each of us has a relationship with the natural world, our personal lineages, and our collective history, and these connections form the basis of a vibrant understanding of who and what we are – both practically in our day-to-day lives and mythically in the stories that give meaning to our experiences. Using both traditional and imaginative techniques like sharing in circle and creative ritual, we will convene our knowing, our feelings, and our insights about the complexities of the personal, ecological, and social dramas that we face. We will create a living clan system to enable us to experience the bonding, power, and creativity that are fundamental to our being. By speaking, listening, and learning, we will look deeply into the nature of our lives and world – and renew ourselves to face what is unfolding with mindfulness, strength, and beauty. Chellis Glendinning is a psychologist specializing in trauma recovery. In the 1980s, during the height of the Cold War, Dr. Glendinning founded an institute of psychotherapists called Waking Up in the Nuclear Age that sought to help people address their individual responses to living with awareness of a threatened future, work more relevant than ever now. She wrote My Name Is Chellis and I’m in Recovery from Western Civilization, a book that helped to found the field of eco-psychology. Her When Technology Wounds was up for a Pulitzer Prize in 1991; Off the Map: An Expedition Deep into Empire and the Global Economy won the National Federation of Press Women Book Award in 2000; while Chiva: A Village Takes on the Global Heroin Trade captured the prize in 2006. Dr. Glendinning has also written a bilingual folk opera about immigration, De Un Lado Al Otro, that recently premiered in Santa Fe. She lives in the traditional land-based village of Chimayó, New Mexico, where she works for environmental justice and cultural preservation. We’ve been inviting her here since 1991 and are honored to welcome her first visit."

20071006 "AGAPE'S 25th ANNIVERSARY, WITH ARUN GANDHI, Ware, MA" "Come to Agape's 25th Anniversary featuring... Arun Gandhi, Grandson of The Mahatma (co-founder of the M.K. Gandhi Center for Nonviolence, Rochester, NY) October 6, 2007, beginning Promtpty at 10 am Bring a brown bag lunch and dish to share The day will include walks on Agape's 34 acres of land in the Quabbin Watershed, meditation, meeting with old friends. Music, featuring Robert Jonas on the Japanese Flute College Panel with students from area colleges reflecting on the meaning of nonviolence in their lives in the midst of a culture of violence. Contact the Agape Community: Agape Community 2062 Greenwich Road Ware, MA 01082 Phone: 413-967-9369 peace@agapecommunity.org http://www.agapecommunity.org"

20070921 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE "INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE Local, regional and national actions help to declare the peace we insist upon. Leslie Fraser is organizing a noon vigil in Greenfield, MA Peter Perry is organizing in DC: 571 271-1313. Got peace? Call to help. 413 773-7427"

20070921 PEACE ONE DAY "* Peacebuilding documentary filmmaker Jeremy Gilley visited the Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict (GPPAC) Secretariat. Mr. Gilley waged a successful campaign to get official UN recognition for a fixed calendar date for a global 24-hour ceasefire, was in the offices of the GPPAC Secretariat recently. Gilley came to the European Centre for Conflict Prevention (ECCP) to speak with and film Paul van Tongeren and others for a new documentary on peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts happening worldwide on 21 September, the Peace One Day / UN International Day of Peace. GPPAC is currently developing plans collaborate more closely with Gilley’s project, also called Peace One Day. For more information, see www.peaceoneday.org The Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict can be reviewed at http://www.gppac.net/"

20070831 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070829 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."

20070827 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"

20070826 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070825 "Rally and March to the Bush Family Compound, Kennebunkport, ME" "Rally and March to the Bush Family Compound: Stop the War and Occupation! Check out the website: http://www.kportprotest.org/index.html (Poster is attached to email) August 25th, 2007 Kennebunkport, ME Round-trip (coach bus) tickets from Burlington are available the Peace and Justice Center for $45. 21 Church St. Burlington. (802)863-8326. (We need your help! To help organize the Vermont mobilization, please contact Mary at 802.363.7228) This will be a convergence of anti-war, environmental, labor and social justice activists along with concerned citizens. To break the cycle of endless war we need to draw attention to America's need for systemic change. Let us start a ""revolution of values."" Raise Your Voices! Raise Your Spirits! Please join INDIGO GIRLS, Melida and Carlos Arredondo, Geroge Paz Martin, war resister Augustin Aguayo, retired Colonel Ann Wright, Ashley Smith, Congressman Dennis Kucinich, Eugene Puryear, Bruce Gagnon, Charlie Clements, Doug Rawlings, and others, along with Iraq Veterans at a rally and march to the Bush Family Compound. Camping available at Camp Casey and Camp Alex. Speakers: Cindy Sheehan, activist and founder of the Camp Casey Peace Institute Colonel Ann Wright Congressman Dennis Kucinich Melida Arredondo Carlos Arredondo, Founder of People United for Peace and member of Gold Star Families Liam Madden, founder of Boston Iraq Veterans Against War, www.ivaw.org Dr. Dahlia Wasfi, physician, Iraqi anti-war resister, www.liberatethis.org Augustin Aguayo, war resister, www.aguayodefense.org Helga Aguayo, led a campaign for freedom and justice for her husband and war resisters George Paz Martin, National co-chair of United for Peace and Justice, Program Director of Peace Action Wisconsin, Green Party member Bruce Gagnon, co-founder of the Global Network Against Weapons & Nuclear Power in Space Doug Rawlings, one of the original founders of Veterans for Peace Greg Speeter from National Priorities Project Peter Kellman, president of the Southern Maine Labor Council, AFL-CIO, and author of the book ""Divided We Fall"" Dexter Kamilewicz, Military Families Speak Out Eugene Puryear, Student Organizer from Howard University for Act Now to Stop War and End Racism. Ashley Smith, Northeast Regional Coordinator for International Socialist Organization Augustin Aguayo, Conscientious Objector/War Resister Charlie Clements, president and CEO of the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Sally Breen, chair of the Peace Action Maine steering committee Music: Indigo Girls Dave Rovics Inanna Pat Scanlon The Leftist Marching Band Bojah & the Insurrection Emma's Revolution"

20070824 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070823 "Fund the Wounded, Not The War! Panel meeting and discussion" "Featuring: Adrienne Kinne, Iraq Veterans Against the War, North East Regional Organizer Debbie Lucey, Gold Star Famlies for Peace and activists from the Campus Anti-War Network and the International Socialist Organization 7-9pm at the Media Education Foundation, 60 Masonic Street, Northampton Hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians and over 3,600 U.S. soldiers have died in the Iraq war; the Iraqi health care system has been destroyed; and tens of thousands of physically and psychologically wounded veterans have returned home to face long waits or denial of health care. The Democrats took both Houses of Congress in a referendum against the war, but they continue to fund it. As Cindy Sheehan recently said It's up to us to end this terrible injustice. Join local anti-war activists to discuss what is being done and what needs to be done to end the war, bring all of the troops home, and provide them with proper health care. Sponsored by the International Socialist Organization Co-Sponsored by Traprock Peace Center and the Campus Anti-War Network For more information, or to endorse the event please contact (413) 351-2323 or contact@isonoho.org for a full list of upcoming ISO events visit: www.isonoho.org"

20070820 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"

20070819 "FREE HARVEST SUPPER, GREENFIELD TOWN COMMON" "Third Annual Free Harvest Supper of Local Food Sunday, August 19, 5-7pm, Greenfield Town Common For more information: contact info@freeharvestsupper.org or leave a message at 413-774-3150              Mark your calendars now and plan to attend the Third Annual Free Harvest Supper of Local Food on Sunday, August 19 from 5-7pm on the Greenfield Town Common/Court Square. All are welcome at this great community event which will again feature a free bountiful meal of locally grown food prepared by local chefs, live music, children’s activities, educational displays and a Really, Really Free Market. New this year will be appetizers served to those standing in line and a more efficient serving system to speed the line along. To conserve resources and reduce trash, all are encouraged to bring their own place setting and napkin. For more information and to see pictures of the 2006 Supper, visit: http://www.freeharvestsupper.org.            The goals of the Free Harvest Supper are: to encourage everyone to eat locally grown food; to support local agriculture; and to raise money for Farmers Market coupons distributed by the Center for Self-Reliance Food Pantry. While the Supper is free to all, donations are accepted and are used for the coupons which help achieve the supper’s goals. Local residents in need of food get coupons from the Food Pantry, use them to purchase locally grown food at the Greenfield Farmers Market, and then Food Pantry staff pay the farmers for the coupons they have accepted. It’s a win-win system.            The Really, Really Free Market was a huge success at last year’s Free Harvest Supper. Again this year, gardeners and farmers are welcome to bring the overflow of extra produce they have to share with the community. The Really, Really Free Market is just like its name says: free. All are welcome to take home some of the donated produce. Last year’s Free Market included peaches, apples, eggs, tomatoes, squash, greens, flowers, cucumbers, eggplants, peppers and more. There is no need to sign up to donate to the Really, Really Free Market – just bring your produce to the supper from 4-5:30pm.            As with all great community events, many hands make light work. A core group of volunteer organizers is already at work planning the Free Harvest Supper and they need lots of volunteers to make it all happen. There are many ways to be involved, either with planning or on the day of the supper. To offer your help, contact info@freeharvestsupper.org or leave a message at 413-774-3150.                      "

20070819 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070818 Planning Mtg in Boston "Important Second Meeting of New England Region to Organize October 27th Antiwar Action As agreed at the meeting of the New England Region in Worcester on July 21, the second general meeting will be held in Boston on August 18 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM. The meeting place and directions will be issued shortly. Meanwhile, please place this important meeting on your calendar! The following agenda for the August 18 meeting is being proposed by the Structure Committee: Committee reports (1:00 to 2:00 PM) Structure Committee: reports, general discussion, consensus/votes on committee proposals. Program Committee: reports, general discussion, consensus/votes on committee proposals. Messaging for October 27 event (2:00 to 3:00 PM) Presentation on the UFPJ messaging for the national action Discussion of the messaging for the regional action in Boston Break (3:00 to 3:15 PM) Breakout into working committees (3:15 to 5:00 PM) Mark Stahl Member, Structure Committee"

20070817 "WoMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070817 "Wide Angle Fims presents ""9/11 Mysteries" """9/11 Mysteries"" screens at our new location: Unitarian Universalist Society of Amherst (next door to Barts) Watch here for more details."

20070815 "22nd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention, St. Louis, Aug. 15 - 19" "22nd Annual Veterans For Peace Convention St. Louis, Missouri - August 15 - 19, 2007 VETERANS’ TRUTH - GATEWAY TO PEACE Building Community to Abolish War Veterans, applying their experience, strength and conviction to the abolishment of war, invest the Gateway Arch of St. Louis with new significance as a portal to peace. Where: The Holiday Inn Select, 811 N. 9th Street - St. Louis, MO 63101 For room reservations call: 1-800-972-3145 (Special Convention room rates are $89.00 per night – for maximum occupancy of 4) Metro line from airport to within three blocks of hotel. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE! http://www.veteransforpeace.org/VFP_2007_convention_registration.vp.html PRELIMINARY PRESENTERS INCLUDE: Israeli – Palestinian Combatants For Peace Korea Veterans For Peace Phyllis Bennis – Institute for Policy Studies Charlie R. and Nancy L. – MFSO Jonathon Hutto - Appeal For Redress David Cortwright - Fourth Freedom Forum Dennis Kucinich – Presidential Candidate Maxine Waters - Congresswoman Aimee Allison – Vet/Politician The Iraq Veterans Against the War SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Wednesday, August 15 – Board Meeting, welcoming evening Riverboat Dinner Cruise. Thursday, August 16 – Board Meeting until noon, Opening Ceremony, Afternoon Workshops, dinner on own, evening Plenary Session followed by Poetry Reading. Friday, August 17 – Workshops all day – Noon Women’s Caucus - Dinner on own - Public Speak-Out beginning at 6:30 PM. Saturday, August 18 – All day Business Meeting, Evening Banquet. Sunday, August 19 – Farewell Ceremony – Peace Action. ONLINE REGISTRATION HERE! http://www.veteransforpeace.org/VFP_2007_convention_registration.vp.html Download PDF of early registration form. Mail registration and payment to: VFP National Office: 216 S. Meramec Ave. St. Louis, MO 63105 * please write 'convention' on outside of envelope"

20070813 W Mass Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network Organizing Meeting Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your college or high school! Bring your ideas and friends! CAN will be holding regular meetings every monday, if you can't make it this monday, mark you calendar for next week! Mondays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Media Education Foundation 60 Masonic Street, Northampton CAN is a national co-sponsor of the August 25th protest at the Bush family vacation in Kennebunkport, Maine; we will begin to strategize for building a broad student contingent at the protest, and begin discussing plans for CAN's national week of coordinated action, which will take place from September 15-21. CAN is a national, independent, grass-roots organization committed to ending the war in Iraq. CAN's primary demand is ""Troops out now--money for education, not war and occupation!"" Nationally, CAN has been at the forefront of the counter-recruitment movement, and works closely with Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). Come check us out! Check out CAN's nation website www.campusantiwar.net To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list go to: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com"

20070812 Karen's HALLELULIAH "Sunday, August 12th 4:00 till whenever 15 Abbott St. Greenfield, MA (Sandra Boston’s House) 413-773-8303 Please come and help me celebrate: ? surviving the fire and ? the gift of your friendship and support Chicken, burgers, veggie burgers, Potato salad, cake, ice cream, wine, soft drinks and music! will be provided. Please bring a salad, dessert or finger food to share And a musical instrument, if so inclined And please RSVP by email or phone (413-773-8303) if you can come. Let’s party hardy! Much love, Karen ?"

20070812 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070810 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street is HONK for PEACE, because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. Can Cell Phones Stop Destroyers?"

20070809 "Nagasaki Day Peace Dedication, Philadelphia Cathedral" "August 9, 6PM, Nagasaki Day Peace Dedication SS Peter & Paul Roman Catholic Cathedral*, 18th & Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila, PA [*August 9, 1945, the Urakami Roman Catholic Cathedral was ground zero for the Nagasaki bombing which destroyed at the time the largest Catholic city in all of Asia] '07 Brandywine Peace Community Turns 30...GIVE NOW! Brandywine Peace Community P.O. Box 81, Swarthmore, PA 19081 610-544-1818 brandywine@juno.com www.brandywinepeace.com"

20070809 Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki "Anniversary of the bombing of Nagasaki to be observed in Northampton, with candles floating on Paradise Pond, Smith College"

20070809 "No MORE NUCLEAR VICTIMS! NAGASAKI DAY, Florence, MA" "5:30 pm Reception. Presentations by Ms. Yuko Nakamura, a hibakusha survivor of the nuclear holocaust of Hiroshima, Secretary General of Kanagawa Atomic Bomb Sufferers Association, Hiratsuka-City, Kanagawa, Japan, and Bal Penguel, Coordinator of the AFSC Peacebuilding & Demilitarization Program. Location: Westwood Shelter, Look Park, 300 North Main Street, Florence, MA A light meal will be served. 7:45 pm Traditional lantern floating ceremony (children welcome) at Willow Lake, Look Park, Florence, MA, with Shakuhachi flute player, Robert Jonas. Rain or shine. There will be a fee for entering Look Park by car, if you do not have a sticker. Information: AFSC, 413-584-8975 Bus Schedule: Leave Northampton Courthouse at 4:55 for 5:30 reception. Latest return bus 7:15. Leave Courthouse at 7:05 for 7:45 floating lantern ceremony. No return bus."

20070808 "Southeast Convergence for Climate Action, NC" "NIRS is proud to invite you to participate in the Southeast Convergence for Climate Action August 8 – 14 at a secluded site near Asheville, NC. Social Justice * Energy Justice * Climate Justice * Non-violence * Democracy skills Week-long intergenerational training retreat (“Action Camp”) — learn about false solutions to climate change (“clean coal” and nuclear) — build real-world skills for real climate solutions; organizing; action. Registration required – come for all or part. Low cost ($50 -- $100, sliding scale)...scholarships available. Meals and tent camping included in registration OR stay in area motels; limited Asheville home-stays possible. To register please visit: http://www.climateconvergence.org/southeast/index.php Daily: intensive workshops on anti-oppression, basics and advanced issues in energy, nvironment, climate, local/global sustainability, democracy skills, all issue sessions will include strategic thinking and planning, spanning local to global, community time, shared chores, yoga, evening campfire, music! Panels/Workshops include: Confronting False Solutions to Climate Change including “clean coal” and nuclear power Anti-oppression leadership training Strategic Campaign building Grandparents of our movement telling stories of past victories Nukes 101, Fossil Fuels 101, Organizing 101 Global Nuclear Energy Partnership and its Global Mobile Chernobyl Countering mountain top removal and challenging expanding coal energy plans Principles of non-violent activism Climbing and other action skills Making big puppets Homegrown sustainability – wind, solar, energy efficiency, permaculture, small hydro, small biofuels …and more! Cosponsors include: Southern Energy Network www.climateaction.net/ Nuclear Information and Resource Service www.nirs.org Mountain Justice Summer Energy Justice Summer http://energyjustice.net/ejs/ Asheville Rising Tide Rising Tide North America http://risingtidenorthamerica.org/wordpress/category/front-page/ Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League http://www.bredl.org Nuclear Watch South http://www.nonukesyall.org The Canary Coalition http://www.canarycoalition.org Please register – come for all or part -- http://www.climateconvergence.org/southeast/index.php More information: Call Mary Olson NIRS Southeast Office 828-675-1792 – nirs@main.nc.us * * * nirsnet@nirs.org * * * Nuclear Information and Resource Service, 6930 Carroll Avenue, #340, Takoma Park, MD 20912 301-270-NIRS; nirsnet@nirs.org; http://www.nirs.org"

20070807 "New England Peace Pagoda, Talk/Walk, Amherst 8/7 - Florence8/9" "Aug. 7-9 Walk – New England Peace Pagoda. All are invited to join for any part or all of the walks. Info: 367-2202 August 7 – 7:00 pm John and Carrie Schuchardt of the House of Peace, Ipswich, MA John: Proliferation or Abolition: the Leadership of Japan’s Moral Heroes. Carrie: Hibaku Maria: The Bombed Madonna of Nagasaki. Location: First Congregational Church, 165 Main Street, Amherst, MA Info: 584-8975."

20070806 Campus Anti-War Network Meeting "Western Massachusetts Campus Anti-War Network (CAN) inaugural meeting. August 6th at 6 PM at the Media Education Foundation (MEF), 60 Masonic St in Northampton. Join us to learn how you can start a CAN chapter at your high school or college! The meeting will also feature an overview of the history of CAN, and local activists report back from CAN's summer retreat in Madison, WI. For more information, please email wmasscan@googlegroups.com, or jamesfiorentino@hotmail.com. To join the Western Mass CAN discussion list: http://groups.google.com/group/wmasscan/subscribe College not Combat! Troops out now!"

20070806 "5 Rivers Council (Sustainability) Business meeting," 5 Rivers Council (Sustainability) Business meeting is on the first Monday of the month. All welcome. Details TBA.

20070805 "WALK FOR A NUCLEAR-FREE FUTURE, Aug 5-9, VT" "WALK FOR A NUCLEAR FREE FUTURE No Cash Cow for Entergy! This is a drug/alcohol free walk based on Gandhian principles of non-violence and will include the Buddhist prayer of Na Mu Myo Ho Ren Ge Kyo led by Buddhist nun Ichikawa-san during the walk. As we walk we will bring together the spiritual and political forces to create a nuclearfree future. For contact information on the road: cell phones: Hattie 978-790-3074, Deb 413-834-3280 Hiroshima Day to Nagasaki Day Aug. 5–Aug. 9, 2007 The focus of this walk will be on stopping a twenty year license extension for Vermont Yankee and all refurbishing and building of nuclear weapons. Schedule AUGUST 5: Middlebury – assemble the night of the 5th AUGUST 6 DAY: Walk Middlebury area AUGUST 6 EVENING: Potluck and overnight in Middlebury AUGUST 7 DAY: Walk Rutland area AUGUST 7 EVENING: Potluck/sleep overnight Rutland/ Shrewsbury area AUGUST 8 DAY: Walk Montpelier/Barre area AUGUST 8 EVENING: Potluck dinner /sleep in Montpelier AUGUST 9 DAY: Walk Burlington/Shelburne area AUGUST 9 EVENING: Potluck dinner in Burlington! Each night after potluck there will be a discussion regarding activism around shutting down Vermont Yankee. With radiating waves, a skull and crossbones and a running person, a new ionizing radiation warning symbol is being introduced to supplement the traditional international symbol for radiation, the three cornered trefoil. The new symbol is being launched today by the IAEA and the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to help reduce needless deaths and serious injuries from accidental exposure to large radioactive sources. It will serve as a supplementary warning to the trefoil, which has no intuitive meaning and little recognition beyond those educated in its significance. SHUT DOWN VERMONT YANKEE ALL ARE WELCOME to co-sponsor or join this walk. CO-SPONSORS INCLUDE: Citizens Awareness Network, www.nukebusters. Org 413-339-5781 Buddhist order of Nipponzan Myohoji – contact Hattie 978-249-6224 or Hattieshalom@verizon.net People for Less Pollution, Middlebury, Vermont – blmijjb@sover.net 802-352-4416 Central Vermont Peace and Justice – info@centralvermontpeace.org Peace and Justice -- peace@pjcvt.org 802-863-2345 Vermont Yankee Decommissioning Alliance – 802-476-3154 Salem Peace Committee – boocal@comcast.net American Friends Service Committee in Vermont – Jgainza@afsc.org Womens International league for Peace and Freedom Burlington Branch – www.wilpfburlington.org"

20070805 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070805 "WAGE PEACE! CHARLIE KING SINGS IN DEERFIELD, Bells at 7:15 PM, Deerfield" "7:00 p.m. Charlie King will sing and play during a reflection at Traprock Peace Center, 103 KEETS ROAD, DEERFIELD. We'll reflect on our need to prevent nuclear war. Poems, stories, letters, insights welcome. Please help to invite faith communities to ring bells ring at 7:15 p.m., anniversary of the atomic blast in Hiroshima. Info: 413 773-7427 www.grassrootspeace.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing of HIROSHIMA: At 7:15 PM Eastern time on August 5 it is 8:15 AM in Hiroshima, August 6. This is the anniversary of the moment when the, a harbor city, ripe with military manufacturing, was engulfed in the flames of the atom bomb. In fiscal 2007, Massachusetts neighbors will give $480 million in federal taxes for nuclear weapons design, development, construction, testing and use, according to the National Priorities Project. If we' are paying for nuclear war ~~ will we get it? Please go to your place of worship, front lawn or town common to ring bells at 7:15 PM, with songs, poems, letters, prayers, for those who struggled and struggle still with the aftermath of the nuclear age. HIbakusha (Hiroshima survivors) miners, factory workers, reactor workers, down-winders, civilians and soldiers alike, exposed to toxic and radioactive uranium ammunition and dust, and call for ""NO NUCLEAR WAR!"" Probably there is some facility in every state that plays a role in producing the tools that would be used in nuclear war. Where is the facility nearest to you? 1. Periscopes for nuclear submarines are manufactured on King Street in Northampton, MA. 2. Missile guidance systems are built by Raytheon workers and investors in Andover, MA. 3. Groton CT makes nuclear submarines. 4. Padukha, Kentucky holds 30,000 containers of uranium waste, each with 14 tons under vacuum pressure. These wastes are used to make ammunition from 'depleted' uranium. Will we get what we pay for? HOW MUCH FOR WAR? HOW MUCH FOR PEACE? Thank you thinking with us about these things. We welcome your contribution online, by mail, through labor, through participation in committees, and by donation in person. Underwriting sponsors of our web site please inquire. Together we WAGE PEACE. Traprock Peace Center, 413 773-7427."

20070804 Greenfield Vigil Observes Hiroshima Anniversary "11 a.m., Greenfield Town Common. Vigil and speak-out to mark the beginning of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance Week: a time to honor those who died and suffered due to the U.S. atomic bombing of those Japanese cities on August 6 & 9, 1945; to share thoughts on the human costs of war; and to express visions and strategies for peace with justice in a nuclear-free world. Co-sponsored by the Greenfield Weekly Peace Vigil and the Connecticut Valley Coalition for Women's Lives. Info: Susan Dorazio, 367-9356."

20070803 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070803 "Vietnam Veterans Against the War, 8/3-5, Chicago IL" "Vietnam Veterans Against the War 40th Anniversary Friday, August 3 - Sunday, August 5, 2007 Chicago, Illinois Come celebrate 40 years of solidarity for peace, justice and veterans rights. Please check for details and registration at: http://www.vvaw.org"

20070802 "Demo at RAYTHEON: BAN CLUSTER BOMBS, Waltham, MA" "RAYTHEON MAKES CLUSTER BOMBS THAT KILL CHILDREN BAN CLUSTER BOMBS Raytheon, headquartered in Waltham, is the biggest missile manufacturer in the world, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of cluster bombs, and ranks fourth in terms of military sales. COME TO DOWNTOWN WALTHAM ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 5-7:00 PM TO PROTEST THE US GOVERNMENT’S USE OF CLUSTER BOMBS AND RAYTHEON’S IMMORAL PROFITS FROM WEAPONS OF CIVILIAN DEATH, NOT DEFENSE Meet at Waltham Common in front of commuter rail station (Carter St.) Station is one block south of Main St. (Rte 20), just east of Moody St. WHAT SHOULD BE DONE? US must sign an international treaty to ban the production and use of cluster bombs Stop investment in cluster bomb manufacturers by US banks and investors Halt Raytheon's manufacturing of cluster bombs Support legislation to prevent the use and export of these inhumane weapons -- Specifically, tell your congressional officials to support the legislation introduced by Senators Dianne Feinstein (CA) and Patrick Leahy (VT) and passed 6/28 by the Senate Appropriations Committee and S594, the Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act of 2007 and referred to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives. MIDDLE EAST CRISIS COALITION www.middleeastcrisiscoalition.org crisismiddleeast@yahoo.com"

20070729 Clamshell Alliance Reunion - last day "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** “Nuclear power plants weren’t safe thirty years ago and they aren’t safe now,” says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. “There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste — waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks.” “Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction,” said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. “A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story,” says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that “The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for people’s safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy.” The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940’s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: “To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come America’s voice.” The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK “http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/” (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK “http://www.worldfellowship.org/” www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. “Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution,” said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, “A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters.”"

20070729 "New England Impeachment Summit, Worcester MA" "New England Impeachment Summit July 29 Worcester MA Have you heard yet about the Northeast Regional Impeachment Summit? It's on July 29th in Worcester, MA from 12-5pm at Clark Universtity Jefferson Bldg. Rm. 218. One or two representatives of any group working on impeachment are invited to attend. This is not a big rally or demonstration."

20070729 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070728 CLAMSHELL ALLIANCE REUNION "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** “Nuclear power plants weren’t safe thirty years ago and they aren’t safe now,” says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. “There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste — waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks.” “Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction,” said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. “A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story,” says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that “The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for people’s safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy.” The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940’s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: “To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come America’s voice.” The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK “http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/” (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK “http://www.worldfellowship.org/” www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. “Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution,” said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, “A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters.”"

20070727 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street is HONK for PEACE, because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. Can Cell Phones Stop Destroyers?"

20070727 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070727 "30th Anniversary Reunion of the Clamshell Alliance, NH" "The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is next weekend, July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals via email: office@worldfellowship.org or via phone: 603/447-2280. Some folks are just coming for the day on Saturday, please let them know ahead for meal planning. Keep reading for the schedule of events, as far as we know. More details will be announced at meal times. Below that you'll see some news flashes. Sat. July 28th at 10:00 am ""Beyond Nuclear"" Workshop with Clamshell Alliance founding member Paul Gunter on the current status of US/international nuclear industry as well as a new Nuclear Information and Resource Service (NIRS) initiative that aims to educate about the nuclear power and weapons connection and to promote positive, solutions-focused messages. Gunter has directed NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project since 1991. Sat. July 28th at 4:30 pm ""Towards the ""08 Election"" NH Primary with Arnie Alpert, New Hampshire American Friends Service Committee Program Coordinator and Anne Miller, New Hampshire Peace Action Director, organize to raise the issues, including nuclear weapons abolition, during the New Hampshire primary campaign. As a member of the Clamshell Alliance, Arnie played a significant role as a member of the late 70s and early 80s office collective. Presentation of draft versions of the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Book. Comments, additions encouraged. Discussion of book release, distribution and fund raising strategies for completion. Photo slide shows - images for the book, website and exhibit - by Lionel Delevingne. Discussion groups about: Election Strategies, '78 Occupation (different perspectives), Regional Gatherings (re energizing networks, organizing), and more! Sat. July 28th at 9:00 pm Video showing of Seabrook '77 by Robbie Leppzer, maybe at other times too. We will also have Green Mountain Post's The Last Resort available to see if we can find the time. Ongoing Videotaping of personal Clam recollections. Lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days. Other events happening at the World Fellowship Center the same weekend (that Clams are welcome at): Sat. July 28th at 7:30 pm Ecos del Pacifico! Afro-Colombian Poetry, Storytelling, Dance and Drumming with Julio Montano Montenegro, Martha Arboleda Ortiz, and Charlie Montano Arboleda; Sun. July 29th at 10:00am Defending Life and Culture in Colombia. Julio Montano Montenegro, an anthropologist and artist, is founder of the artistic corporation Ecos del Pacifico and a member of the Black Communities Process. Martha Arboleda Ortiz is a teacher, instructor, and dancer. They have co-written books about Afro-Colombian myths and legends. They are living in exile in Chicago because of death threats in Colombia. News Flashes: 1) The Campaign for Ratepayers Rights, a key group in the financial fight against Seabrook for years, has gotten re-energized. They have updated their website (http://www.ratepayersrights.org/) and sent out their first newsletter in almost 4 years. Send an email to Bob Williams at RBWVI@msn.com with your contact info and he'll send you one. 2) Beyond Nuclear, a new anti-nuclear organization, will be the focus of a presentation next Thursday, July 26 at 7:00 pm at the Unitarian Church in Concord NH. The Church is at 274 Pleasant Street, Concord, just past the Concord Hospital. Paul Gunter (NIRS Reactor Watchdog Project director) will be joined by Kevin Kamps, the long time nuclear waste expert and advocate for NIRS. Beyond Nuclear intends to broaden the message of concern about the hazards of nuclear power by also addressing the inextricable links between the power reactors and the spread of nuclear weapons. The meeting is to introduce this important new effort, and, we hope, raise some funds to sustain it. It should be stimulating and informative. 3) For the latest on this week's earthquake damage to a nuclear facility in Japan and much more news, go to: http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com/ This email is from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/).The purpose for these is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams and supporters you have contact with. For those interested in more frequent emails about anti-nuclear issues and discussion, send an email to: clamshellalliance-subscribe@yahoogroups.com You can see recent posts at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/clamshellalliance No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or at least be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494 *** “Nuclear power plants weren’t safe thirty years ago and they aren’t safe now,” says Arnie Alpert, a member of the anti-nuclear Clamshell Alliance in the 1970s and 80s. “There still is no viable plan for safe and permanent storage of thousands of tons of radioactive waste — waste that is vulnerable to terrorist attacks.” “Seabrook and other nuclear plants are pre-deployed weapons of mass destruction,” said Alpert, now the N.H. Coordinator for the American Friends Service Committee. “A strong grassroots movement halted nuclear power 30 years ago. The occupations became touchstones, sparking similar nonviolent protests across the country and internationally. This is a powerful story,” says Kristie Conrad, another Clamshell Alliance member and spokesperson for To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy, a new anti-nuclear project that tells the story of the Clamshell as a successful exercise in democracy. Conrad, who lives less than 2 miles from the Seabrook reactor with her family, went on to say that “The dangers still exist. Mega corporations are running the industry for profit with no regard for people’s safety and health. We need a Manhattan Project for safe, renewable energy.” The Manhattan Project was the federal initiative in the 1940’s that developed nuclear technology. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy takes its name from Albert Einstein, who wrote in 1946: “To the village square we must carry the facts of atomic energy. From there must come America’s voice.” The project began with the annual Clamshell reunion in 2006 - sharing stories of the past, rekindling friendships and learning about the resurgence of the nuclear industry. It has grown to have an extensive website that documents the resistance to Seabrook HYPERLINK “http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/” (http://www.clamshell-tvs.org) and plans for a book and exhibit. The Clamshell reunion this year is the weekend of July 27-29 at the World Fellowship in Conway, NH. For more information, to go: ( HYPERLINK “http://www.worldfellowship.org/” www.worldfellowship.org) The nuclear power industry has launched a massive public relations and lobby campaign to present itself as an answer to global warming. “Despite this well-oiled industry campaign and increased federal subsidies, nuclear energy can not be part of the solution,” said Paul Gunter, a Clamshell founder and Director of the Reactor Watchdog Project at the Nuclear Information & Resource Service. Gunter explained, “A nuclear power relapse would squander precious resources needed to slow and reverse global warming. Building more nukes will also create hundreds of thousands of tons of unmanaged lethal radioactive waste, accelerate the spread of nuclear weapons and result in more Chernobyl-scale atomic disasters.”"

20070727 "CLAMSHELL ALLIANCE REUNION, CONWAY, NH" "Greetings, It's almost time! The 2007 Clamshell Alliance Reunion is July 27-29 at the World Fellowship Center near Conway NH. There will be workshops (Arnie Alpert & Paul Gunter), video showings (Robbie Leppzer's Seabrook '77), photo slide shows (from Lionel Delevingne), videotaping of personal Clam recollections, lots of chances to visit with old friends from our Clamshell days, planning of regional gatherings, and FUN! Find all the details at: http://news.clamshell-tvs.org/clam-reunion/anniversary-gathering-this-summer Make your reservation for rooms or camping and meals at http://www.worldfellowship.org via email at office@worldfellowship.org or via phone at 603/447-2280. Don't wait, things will fill up. This is the first of a series of periodic emails from the To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy Project. The purpose for this list is to update Clamshell Alliance members from the last 30 years about: 1) current efforts to prevent a resurgence of nuclear power and 2) the status of the TVS project. These emails will not exceed 4 per month; this is a low volume list! Email addresses have been suppressed to prevented unwanted contact and spamming. Also replies to these emails will only come to me (the Administrative Coordinator for TVS). Suggestions for future emails are most welcome. Please send along any email addresses of Clams you have contact with. If you don't know already, the goal of To the Village Square is to tell the dramatic story of the Clamshell Alliance and its legacy. By sharing this story (in person, book, exhibit and website), we hope to help carry the issue of nuclear power once again to the village square for open public debate and energize a new generation of anti-nukers. Come visit the website we've developed is at: http://www.clamshell-tvs.org It's got lot of information, stories (http://news.clamshell-tvs.org/category/stories), photographs, links to videos, as well as The Clam Post, a world wide news blog (http://clamshell-tvs.blogspot.com). In the last couple months, we've been working hard on collecting stories and essays for a book to accompany the website. To the Village Square: Nukes, Clams & Democracy — just like the Clamshell itself — needs the support of hundreds of people to succeed. We especially need donations to continue our efforts. The details of how to do so are at: http://www.clamshell-tvs.org/get_involved/index.html We also are looking for contacts for potentially larger donors. Reply to me or Sharon Tracy at sharon@clamshell-tvs.org with any suggestions. No Nukes! Hope to see you at the reunion or be in touch, Tom Wyatt To the Village Square Administrative Coordinator tom@clamshell-tvs.org Prefer to call and leave a message? You can do so at (978) 864-9494"

20070725 "PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART, Amherst, MA" "Last Wednesdays of the month -- please confirm meetings before travel. PIONEER VALLEY COALITION TO CHANGE & CHALLENGE WAL-MART 7-9pm, Porter Lounge (3rd Floor) or another room, Converse Hall, Amherst College, Rts 116 & 9, Amherst. Challenge Wal-Mart in Hadley (and maybe in Greenfield) working on Wake-Up Wal-Mart campaigns, giving mutual aid to the coalition members challenging Wal-Mart in many ways. Info: mailto: socialchange@amherst.edu. Hadley Neighbors for Sensible Development (www.HadleyNeighbors.org), Sprawl Busters (www.sprawl-busters.com), and Stop Sprawl-Mart (www.StopSprawlMart.org) are fighting sprawl. Want to help Wal-Mart workers get fair treatment? Contact Dan Clifford, Wake Up Wal-Mart, 732-6209 x14, mailto:dclifford@ufcw1459.com Check out : http://wmass.walmartvoices.com/ and http://www.wakeupwalmart.com."

20070724 "Crawford to NYC - Orange Revolution, PA" "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."

20070724 "PHILADELPHIA DETAILS - HONK TO IMPEACH - Go, Rev." "Cindy Sheehan’s “Journey for Humanity” Caravan (www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org) Stops in Philadelphia - Tuesday, July 24th Come on out to learn more about the REAL “Surge” to IMPEACH CHENEY & BUSH WEAR ORANGE TO EXPRESS SOLIDARITY There are two events: The first is at Independence Mall, Market St. between 5th and 6th, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM Featured speakers will include Cindy Sheehan and Rev Lennox Yearwood. The second is a Honk to Impeach Rally on Broad Street between Arch and Race Sts, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM Bring IMPEACH signs ! For more information call: 215-945-1269"

20070723 "Crawford to Arlington Cemetary, White House, Capitol - Orange Revolution, DC" "Orange Revolution Start Impeachment - Stop the Occupation Can you join us on July 23rd? - Can you wear orange? - The impeachment movement is gaining traction, and now - over the next two weeks - is the time to push it all the way to success. Over the weekend, supporters of impeachment made ""Impeach Cheney"" the number 1 video on Youtube. On Friday, for the first time, a polling company asked Americans if they want Cheney impeached. A majority of 54% said Yes, and the poll was reported in the media. Congressman John Conyers even cited it on ABC's ""This Week"" on Sunday. Below is the route of Cindy's march and a link for more information and to get involved. Now is the time to get involved in our democracy. Use it or lose it. July 10 Crawford Tx Houston Tx July 11 Houston Tx. New Orleans La. July 12 New Orleans La. Montgomery Al. July 13 Montgomery Al. Ft. Benning Ga July 14 Ft. Benning Ga Atlanta Ga. July 15 Atlanta Ga. Gainsville Ga. July 16 Ganisville Ga. Clemson SC July 17 Clemson SC Charlotte NC July 18 Charlotte NC Greensboro NC July 19 Greensboro NC Lynchburg VA July 20 Lynchburg VA Charlottesville VA (rally at 6 p.m.) July 21 Charlottesville VA Richmond VA July 22 Richmond VA Arlington VA July 23 Arlington Cemetery - White House / Capitol July 23 Washington DC Philadelphia PA July 24 Philadelphia PA Allentown PA July 25 Allentown PA New York City NY July 26 United Nations Action July 27 Begin to Gather at Central Park July 28 TBA July 29 Gathering of Hearts Fest Central Park http://www.thecampcaseypeaceinstitute.org On July 4, Los Angeles opened an Impeachment Center, and on July 5 Philadelphia held an impeachment forum (here's the video). But the date to keep in mind is July 23, 2007. That will be the fifth anniversary of the Downing Street Meeting, the meeting at Number 10 Downing Street at which the head of British intelligence reported that Bush and Cheney were intent on invading Iraq and were going to ""fix the intelligence and facts around the policy."" The meeting was recorded in the Downing Street Minutes which were leaked in May 2005. This July 23rd, a Monday, Cindy Sheehan will lead a march from Arlington National Cemetery (gather there at 10 a.m.) to Capitol Hill, to the office of Congressman John Conyers to ask him to move forward with impeachment. We will wear orange that day, a color that has come to stand for nonviolent revolution. We encourage as many people as possible to join us, and if you cannot, to phone Congressman Conyers' office that day asking him to move forward on impeachment: (202) 225-5126. Citizens plan to read the Constitution to Representatives in Congress who have neglected their sworn oath to uphold it. Will you come to read this aloud with us? The White House continues to announce its refusal to comply with a growing stack of subpoenas, even going so far now as to try to block the testimony of former staffers who claim to be willing to testify. ABC asked Conyers about this Sunday morning, and his reply was (I don't know any other way to say this) delusional. Conyers cited the recent poll showing public support for impeachment as a reason why the White House should start complying with subpoenas, and then assured ABC (and anyone at the White House who may have been watching) that he did not intend to impeach anyone. Here's the problem with that, Chairman Conyers: When you announce that you're bluffing, the bluff doesn't work. Impeachment has often worked as a bluff. Nixon left before he was impeached. The Supreme Court reined in Truman before he was impeached. But when you announce ahead of time that you won't really go all the way to impeachment, nothing short of impeachment has any teeth to it. Remember when you rigged the Iran Contra hearings to avoid impeachment? You got ineffective hearings, a massive cover-up, and electoral defeat. Right now you're repeating two out of three of those results. Imagine a labor union announcing that it will never strike. It's not that you have to strike every week, but when you announce that you never will, you lose all bargaining power. As surely as the sun rises and night falls, Bush and Cheney will not comply with your subpoenas. The 23rd in DC is part of a march from Texas to New York. Cindy Sheehan, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others are leading a march/drive from Crawford, Texas, to New York City. The march will include stops at the district offices of House Judiciary Committee Members Mel Watt, and Bobby Scott to push them to support impeachment. Their Judiciary Committee colleagues Maxine Waters, Hank Johnson, and Keith Ellison have cosponsored Dennis Kucinich's articles of impeachment against Cheney, H Res 333."

20070723 "CALL ON CONGRESS TO IMPEACH, Conyers: (202) 225-5126" "On this anniversary of the Downing Street meeting, Cindy Sheehan, Ray McGovern, Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Ann Wright, Debra Sweet, Dave Lindorff, David Swanson, Jodie Evans, Medea Benjamin, Kevin Zeese, Tina Richards, and others will march from Arlington National Cemetery to the office of Congressman John Conyers, to read the Constitution. If you can't visit DC this week, perhaps you would like to call, and ask others to call. Congressman Conyers is Chairman of House Judiciary Committee which has the authority to begin the impeachment process (investigations). John Conyers, (202) 225-5126 The Congressional Switchboard will connect you to any Senator or Representative's office. It takes about a minute to leave an opinion. Pass it on? Say why you called today! There are so many reasons to call. Four million Iraqi refugees are some of the reasons. War profiteering is another. Until 6PM weekdays, an operator will connect you: 202 224-3121."

20070723 "BEYOND NUCLEAR: L.A.Times Op Ed, ""A Warming World, No to Nukes""" "NEWS FROM BEYOND NUCLEAR For Immediate Release July 23, 2007 Contact: Linda Gunter 301.270.2209 info@beyondnuclear.org Superb Los Angeles Times Editorial Makes Compelling Case against Turning to Nuclear Power to Combat Climate Change TAKOMA PARK, MD – The Los Angeles Times today ran an excellent editorial on the detriments of nuclear power. In an extensive, detailed, and possibly unprecedented opinion piece, the Times laid out the definitive arguments against the nuclear power option in the context of climate change. The editorial can be found at: http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/la-ed-nuclear23jul23,0,378363.story?coll=la-opinion-leftrail. The editorial, entitled: A Warming World, No to Nukes, identified the case for nuclear power as “weak” and went on to list the many compelling reasons to eliminate the nuclear choice: “The enormous cost of building nuclear plants, the reluctance of investors to fund them, community opposition and an endless controversy over what to do with the waste ensure that ramping up the nuclear infrastructure will be a slow process — far too slow to make a difference on global warming. That's just as well, because nuclear power is extremely risky. What's more, there are cleaner, cheaper, faster alternatives that come with none of the risks. Beyond Nuclear applauds the Los Angeles Times for taking this stand, particularly in making the often neglected connection between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, an issue central to the Beyond Nuclear mission. The Times editorialists wrote: “Weapons proliferation is an even more serious concern. The uranium used in nuclear reactors isn't concentrated enough for anything but a dirty bomb, but the same labs that enrich uranium for nuclear fuel can be used to create weapons-grade uranium. Thus any country, such as Iran, that pursues uranium enrichment for nuclear power might also be building a bomb factory. It would be more than a little hypocritical for the U.S. to expand its own nuclear power capacity while forbidding countries it doesn't like from doing the same.” Beyond Nuclear urges the country’s press corps to take note of this important editorial, and to call upon the expertise and resources of the Beyond Nuclear staff at any time for follow-up on the broad array of related topics discussed in the piece. Paul Gunter covers all aspects of nuclear reactor oversight for Beyond Nuclear: paul@beyondnuclear.org Kevin Kamps covers all aspects of radioactive waste and the nuclear fuel chain for Beyond Nuclear. kevin@beyondnuclear.org Cindy Folkers is a specialist in the radiation impacts on health at Beyond Nuclear. cindy@beyondnuclear.org Linda Gunter authored with Paul Gunter a special report on the impacts to wildlife from the operation of nuclear reactors, due to be expanded and updated later this year. linda@beyondnuclear.org. Beyond Nuclear staff members can be reached at: 301.270.2209. Please visit our Web site at: www.beyondnuclear.org"

20070723 5th anniversary of the infamous Downing Street meeting "July 23rd is the 5th anniversary of the infamous Downing Street meeting, wherein US and British representatives discussed fixing the 'intelligence' to promote war an attack against Iraq. Your active, vocal, civil resistance to corruption in government is a crucial component in government for the people, of the people and by the people."

20070722 "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Deerfield or Greenfield, MA" "PIONEER VALLEY WAR TAX RESISTERS, Sunday, March 18 ( and third Sundays, every other month) 4-6pm, at the Weldon Apartments' Community Room, 54 High Street, Greenfield. There is parking at the back. There are many ways to resist payment for the brutality and plunder of war. Come to help plan for public education about war tax resistance and to raise your concerns and ideas. Press the buzzer to be let in by Tom. Tom usually waits by the door for 10-15 minutes. To confirm date and location, call Juanita Nelson, 413773-5188 x1 at Traprock Peace Center."

20070722 "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY" "AMHERST PEACE VIGIL -- NOON- 1PM, EVERY SUNDAY The Amherst Peace Vigil passes out 200 or so new flyers every Sunday. Neighbors share news and help hold the banners. Come and wave to encourage your neighbors. The passersby get excited when they see lots of us there. HONK for PEACE!"

20070721 5 Rivers Council Meets - Network Sustainable Living "Next Meeting of the 5 Rivers Council will be 2-5 pm., Saturday, July 21st at Lupinwood, the home of John and Maya, 172 Highland Avenue, Greenfield, MA 01301. Topics of interest include a 5 Rivers Council newspaper, Brainstorm and volunteer to design a fall event proposed with a focus on energy, Saturday, Nov. 3, Review follow up of the May event, and the Open Space discussion topics, Discuss how we can improve 5 Rivers Council communication. Take up items tabled, such as the Exxon/Mobil War Boycott and your concerns related to sustainable living in a just society, as time allows. Pass the talking stick! This meeting will start and end on time. Please come a few minutes early if you can. Web Search for more: Five Rivers Council"

20070721 "FOUR DAYS IN COURT - NOT GUILTY, DC" "July 9-12, 2007 - Four days in court in Washington, DC – Found NOT GUILTY Joy First I was arrested along with Ellen Barfield, David Barrows, Gordon Clark, Sam Crook, Malachy Kilbride, and Eve Tetaz in the Hart Senate Office Building on Thursday March 29, 2007. We went there one hour after the Senate voted to continue to fund the war. We set up cardboard tombstones with pictures of soldiers and Iraqis who have died in the war since the Democrats took control of Congress in January. We began to read their names. After about 20 minutes, we were arrested by Capitol Police and charged with unlawful conduct. We were arraigned on Friday morning after David, Malachy, Eve, and Ellen spent the night in jail. We all pleaded not guilty and since the charge carries a possible six months in jail we requested a consolidated jury trial. We began planning our trial, and as in the past, we were going to be representing ourselves as pro se defendants. Mark Goldstone graciously agreed to be our attorney advisor. He has had a great deal of experience in this kind of work. I was so grateful to have him on our team. We each had a role to play in the trial. I was to give the closing statement. I flew from Madison, WI to Washington, DC on Sunday July 8. While sitting in the airport, I was thinking about what I was doing and feeling scared, but I reminded myself that if the most important thing is that I don’t go to jail, then I wouldn’t have gotten arrested in the first place. No – the most important thing is that I speak out when my government is doing something that is illegal and immoral. The seven of us, along with Mark Goldstone, met on Sunday night to go through the trial. Mark said that our primary defense is the tourist standard which is applied in unlawful conduct charges. What this means is that we were no more disruptive than an equal size group of tourists. The test is the impact of how disruptive we were, not the activities we were engaged in. This would be my first experience with a jury trial and I was feeling very anxious. I certainly don’t continue to risk arrest and go to trial because I enjoy it. But with the suffering that continues in Iraq, and with families of US soldiers in Iraq, I feel called to continue to do this work. Jury selection Jury selection was set for Monday July 9. After a short appearance before Judge Craig Iscoe, we waited most of the day hoping that we would have the chance to get a jury selected. Much of the time was spent discussing our strategy and whether we wanted to agree to any of the government stipulations. We decided to reject all of the stipulations, but under Mark’s advice agreed to keep them in mind in case it made sense later to accept some of them. It became a possibility that we would not select a jury until Tuesday, and if that date did not work out, we would move the trial to August. I was very disappointed about the possibility of having to return to DC in August for the trial. Fortunately, at about 3:00 pm, we were called into the courtroom and told that the jury selection process would begin. Gordon Clark was our representative, along with Mark Goldstone, going before the judge to question individual witnesses about their responses to the Voir Dire questions. One of the questions that the judge asked the potential jurors was: Do you have such strong feelings about the war in Iraq that it would be difficult for you to be fair in judging this case? The majority of the potential jurors answered yes to this question. Each side was able to strike three potential jurors, but because of the large number of jurors answering yes to the above question, the prosecutor could not strike all of them and we ended up with a jury that was very sympathetic to our cause. Two potential jurors were dismissed by the prosecutor because they said that they had such strong feelings about the war and what we did that they absolutely would not have been able to convict us. One woman was dismissed, and as she stood to leave she held her hands together and bowed to us before she walked away. One of the final jurors was a reporter from Al Jazeera. The jury was told that the government has to prove each and every element of the charge with each and every defendant. After the jury selection was complete, the court adjourned for the day. We returned bright and early Tuesday morning, feeling anxious, but ready to begin the trial. We met in the cafeteria to continue our strategizing. Every spare minute throughout the next few days, we would meet either in the cafeteria in the morning and at noon, or in a witness room at the back of the courtroom to strategize. Bathroom breaks, phone calls, and eating were all put on hold as we continued to discuss our case. Opening statements We began Tuesday morning with opening statements. The prosecutor, Sean Farrell, was not a particularly eloquent speaker. He laid out what he thought were the facts of the case according to the police report. There were some clear discrepancies in the police report. Mr. Farrell said that we can’t just do what we want. He likened us to spoiled children who wanted to be arrested and ignored several warnings. David Barrows followed with his opening statement. Mr. Farrell objected many times during David’s opening and many of the objections were sustained. David eloquently stated, “We came not to break the law, but to remind our Senate of its obligation to enforce the law.” He later stated, “When our congress, our president, and even our very courts turn their backs on the Bill of Rights and the US Constitution, then it falls to the people of the land to demand justice.” The government’s case The government first called Officer Langley to the stand. She made our case for us when she said under cross examination by Malachy that we were not more disruptive than other groups of seven in the building. She also portrayed us as spoiled children who don’t obey. By the end of the questioning of the first witness it was time to adjourn for the day. I was not able to sleep very well since I arrived in DC and was starting to feel a bit worn down. Yet my adrenalin was really flowing as the trial continued with the government’s case on Wednesday morning. Officer Connor was called to the stand. When we were at the police station under arrest in March, Officer Connor said to one of us that he didn’t go any higher in rank because he didn’t want to play the games he would have to play. He also said that maybe when he retired he would join us. The government played the Youtube video of our action HYPERLINK http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ttLP25VsSM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ttLP25VsSM I think playing this video hurt the government. It was very moving to watch our action on the big screen in the courtroom. I began to cry as I watched. I also noticed that David was crying. When I looked at the jurors, one of them was clearly crying and many of them looked very moved and even pained. The video made it crystal clear what we were doing in trying to stop the war which causes the death and suffering of so many innocent people. Officer Connor claimed both on direct and cross that we were taking up a large portion of the atrium. This is not true. We were about 30 people, and the atrium is huge. He also said that we clearly got three warnings. This is also not true. I did not hear any warnings. The videotape clearly shows Captain Neeld walk into the area and shout out, “Cease and desist. You are getting locked up. There will be no warnings. You will be arrested right now.” She immediately walked over to Malachy and me and said, “These two are going.” Next Officer Mutusiak took the stand. It was similar questioning by the prosecution. Did they give us warnings? Did we take up a large space and block movement? Were we loud and disruptive? Upon cross by Malachy, Officer Mutusiak did admit that she saw people moving around us. Our case The trial had been going on for a day and a half. The jury was getting tired. We decided that it would be best if we put two witnesses on the stand and didn’t drag it out too long. Ellen and I were the ones chosen to go on the stand. I didn’t really want the added stress of being on the stand because I was getting nervous about the closing, but I said that I would do it if that was what was decided. I don’t have good notes on what happened while I was on the stand. I testified that I did not hear any warnings. Then I was asked by Sam, “Didn’t I know that when the police were there, they were going to be arresting us?” I answered that I am often at demonstrations against the war. There is always a police presence, but often no arrests take place. On cross, Mr. Ferrell asked me if I had permission from my Senator to be in the Hart Senate Office Building that day. I looked at him in disbelief. I said that I did not understand the question. I couldn’t believe he would suggest that I needed my Senators permission to be there. I think the jury must also have been taken aback by that question. He also asked if I was demonstrating and I said yes. I think that was a mistake. I should have said I was there petitioning my government. We rested our case after Ellen and I testified and were cross-examined by Mr. Farrell. Closing statements Mr. Farrell delivered a lukewarm closing statement. The jury did not appear to be very drawn into his arguments. It was then my turn and I was very nervous, but also felt the support of so many people behind me, friends and co-activists in Madison and in DC. I had added a lot to my statement as the trial unfolded. While I was giving the statement I tried to focus on the jury and make a lot of eye contact with them. I was interrupted a lot by objections from Mr. Farrell, but I kept going to get my message out. I made several political statements that were objected to as I expected. However, I was surprised that when I talked about our First Amendment right to petition our government, there were objections that were sustained. One of the things I wanted to say, but didn’t get out was, “If we remain silent while our government is engaged in illegal and immoral activities, then we are complicit, we are guilty of being in violation of international law and of going against our most dearly held values. It is our responsibility to speak out.” I was again stopped as I began the last paragraph. I thought to myself, what do I do now? I wanted to get my last line in. I knew the judge was getting tired of this. I also knew that this was my only chance to get this statement into the court record. I had to say this last sentence. So, I said, “We need to bring the real criminals to justice.” I was looking right at the jury when I said it. The reporter from Al Jazeera broke into a huge smile. I sat down shaking like crazy. The prosecution then had a chance for rebuttal. He kind of lost it during rebuttal. He sounded petty and vindictive. He talked about us being spoiled children who thought we were above the law. He said that we were there because we wanted to be arrested. It was then the end of day 3. The next day the jury would begin deliberations. We had many supporters who stopped in for different parts of the trial. It was so good to look into the courtroom and see the familiar loving faces of those who have often stood beside us and been arrested with us. Max Obbuszewski was there for part of the first day of the trial offering support and encouragement. Art Laffin walked into the courtroom and bowed to us in such a loving and supportive gesture that I could hardly keep from crying. Debby Churhman was with us for part of the trial and as the jury deliberated. As I felt I was falling apart waiting for the verdict, she helped pull me back together. Pete Perry was also there a good part of the time. He was a steadying presence as we continued to discuss our strategy. There were many others who were there and supported us during the ordeal. Deliberations We didn’t arrive at the courthouse so early on Thursday morning. There were no more discussions we needed to have. There was nothing more we could do but wait. The jury began deliberations at 9:30 and so we had to be there by that time. After about an hour the clerk called us into the courtroom saying the jury had a question. They wanted more direction from the judge on interpreting the tourist standard which I had highlighted in my closing argument. The judge said that he could not give them any more information and they must go back and deliberate with the information they have. The jury broke for an hour lunch and then continued deliberations. We sat in the courtroom, roamed the halls, generally tried to keep from going crazy as we waited for the verdict. I kept telling myself that I need to put this in perspective. What happens to the seven of us is not the most important thing. The war continues. Innocent people continue to suffer and die everyday. At about 3:00 I was walking down by the end of the hallway and Gordon waved me over. He said they had a verdict. My knees turned to jelly and I started to get very teary. I had to wait about 20 minutes for Mark Goldstone to return to the courthouse. We went into the courtroom and sat in our regular spots where we had been sitting for the past four days and waited for the jury to walk in. The verdict As the jury walked in, I noticed several of them were smiling. I am thinking – is that a good sign? It seemed like time lost its meaning as the jurors took their chairs and we waited to hear the verdict. Then the judge asked the foreman to stand and read the verdicts. He began, “Gordon Clark – not guilty.” When I heard that I knew we would all be found not guilty, but I wanted to hear my name. The foreman continued, “Joy First – not guilty…………..” And on for all seven of us. I started to weep. I couldn’t believe it. I looked at the jurors and saw that a couple of them also began to cry. The defendants and Mark all began to hug each other. Our supporters were right there with hugs for us. It was incredible. Mark Goldstone asked the judge if any of the jurors were interested, could they remain in the jury room because the defendants would like to talk to them. We went into the jury room and there were two jurors who remained to talk with us. One was the reporter from Al Jazeera. The other was a man who always appeared to be supportive of us. Unfortunately, the prosecutor joined us and so I believe the conversation was less candid than it might have been. I can hardly remember what was said. I was feeling like I was in a dream. A few things I remember was that the jury voted about an hour after beginning deliberations. At that time, the majority wanted to find us guilty. After they talked to the judge about the tourist standard, they began to look at that more closely and begin to move towards acquittal. They said it was more about the law than about politics, but it is difficult to believe that their feelings about the war didn’t push many of them look for a legal way to acquit us. It was such an intense unbelievable experience. I came home utterly exhausted, both physically and emotionally. It was a small victory for the peace movement. But, again, it has to be put in perspective. We must continue this work. We must continue taking risks in speaking out against the war. Our government continues its illegal and immoral actions in the war and occupation of Iraq that is causing the needless death of over 600,000 Iraqis and almost 4,000 US soldiers. The suffering of the families who have lost a loved one is immeasurable. As I said in my closing statement, when we have a war criminal in the White House who is responsible for this suffering, and we are arrested for reading the names of the dead in a senate office building, there is something woefully wrong with our system. Though we have been fighting for four years to end the war, I believe what we do does make a difference. I believe that we must continue the struggle for peace and justice. We need more people to join in and I believe that is happening. We, the people, are the deciders. We, the people, can make a difference. I’ll see you at the next action. Yours in peace and resistance. Joy Recieved by email, July 20"

20070720 "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil Friday at NOON, Amherst" "WOMEN in BLACK, Vigil each Friday, NOON, Amherst Just wear black. Bring a sign if you like. One favorite street sign is ""HONK for PEACE,"" because we need our neighbors to become active and outspoken. One way found to draw attention to the needless tragedy of war during the Vietnam war was to wear a black armband. This can mean bringing up thoughts and feelings, as we go about our business -- it's not business as usual. CAN CELL PHOES STOP DESTROYERS ?"

20070720 "Wide-Angle Film: SALUD, at Amherst UU Society, 7PM" "Friday 7/20, 7pm, Amherst Wide-Angle Films presents ""Salud"" This film explores the case of Cuba, with one of the world's best health systems. For forty years, Cuba has taken it to the road, their doctors in demand by other struggling nations. The film documents their philosophy and experience of a community-oriented, preventive and universal health care model."

20070719 "V.A.'s Research on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Dallas, TX" "Wednesday, July 18: Meeting Held in Simmons Biomedical Research Bldg (NIB), Room 11.120 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR THURDAY) University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas [Please Note: The meeting will be held in a different location Thursday, July 19] Preliminary Agenda Wednesday, July 18 8:00 – 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 – 8:35 Welcome, introductory remarks Jim Binns, Chairman Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 8:35 – 10:45 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Dr. Robert Haley Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:30 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): study of molecular pathogenesis, protein biomarkers, and virus infection Dr. Jonathan Kerr St. George’s University of London 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch 1:30 – 3:20 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 3:20 – 3:35 Break 3:35 – 4:05 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 4:05 – 5:00 Discussion regarding University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Committee 5:00 – 5:30 Public comments Thursday, July 19: Meeting Held at the Hilton Anatole 2201 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas Preliminary Agenda: Thursday, July 19 8:00 – 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 – 9:10 Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reveals evidence of structural brain changes among veterans deployed in the first Gulf War Dr. Roberta White Boston University School of Public Health 9:10 – 10:30 Diagnosis and treatment of chronic toxic injury Dr. William Meggs East Carolina University School of Medicine 10:30 – 10:45 Break 10:45 – 11:30 Update on recently published research relevant to the health of Gulf War veterans Dr. Beatrice Golomb University of California at San Diego School of Medicine 11:30 – 12:30 Lunch 12:30 – 12:45 Overview of chronic multisymptom illnesses conference Dr. Daniel Clauw University of Michigan School of Medicine 12:45 – 1:15 Update on VA Gulf War research programs Dr. Bill Goldberg VA Office of Research and Development 1:15 – 1:30 Committee business: Report update Dr. Lea Steele Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 1:30 – 2:00 Public comments 2:00 Adjourn All the commissions that were formed after the Walter Reed Scandal have not looked at medical diagnosis and treatment for those that were poisoned during Operation Desert Storm. Again we abandon the troops and the veterans. I value medical research but I also value true medical care that begins with physical hands on assessment, medical testing and diagnostic testing and using all available treatments. I ask you is this all related to costs and dollars alone or more implications to national security, medical preparedness, and secrets hidden from the American public at large. Clinical practice has been altered by political concerns! Where is the demand for Accountability, Responsibility, and Medical Clinical Care? Or in other words where is the head of this multi headed serpent? When can I and other gulf war veterans of Operation Desert Storm 90-91 expect true medical care ie full diagnostic testing and treatment? We have been waiting since 1991! Denise Nichols is a nurse who participated in Gulf War I. She has worked with dedication to get appropriate care for veterans. She can be contacted at DSNurse@AOL.com The VA RAC GWI usually meets in Washington DC. This is a chance to attend, see what they are doing, and interact at a closer, more affordable location. Their last meeting of the year will be in October in DC. (They meet quarterly, 3-4 times a year.) Right now would be an important time to attend because they are working on their next major report. This report is to be presented to the DVA and the Congress by November. Your public comments regarding their recommendations would be invaluable. Please notify any others you know that may help us Gulf War veterans, especially former military physicians who understand the special needs of environmentally poisoned veterans. Please help us make a difference!"

20070718 "V.A.'s Research on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Dallas, TX" "Wednesday, July 18: Meeting Held in Simmons Biomedical Research Bldg (NIB), Room 11.120 (NOTE ROOM CHANGE FOR THURDAY) University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine 5323 Harry Hines Blvd. Dallas, Texas [Please Note: The meeting will be held in a different location Thursday, July 19] Preliminary Agenda Wednesday, July 18 8:00 – 8:30 Informal gathering, coffee 8:30 – 8:35 Welcome, introductory remarks Jim Binns, Chairman Res Adv Cmte Gulf War Illnesses 8:35 – 10:45 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Dr. Robert Haley Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 10:45 – 11:00 Break 11:00 – 12:30 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS): study of molecular pathogenesis, protein biomarkers, and virus infection Dr. Jonathan Kerr St. George’s University of London 12:30 – 1:30 Lunch 1:30 – 3:20 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 3:20 – 3:35 Break 3:35 – 4:05 University of Texas Southwestern School of Medicine Gulf War Illnesses Research Program Univ of Texas Southwestern staff 4:05 – 5:00 Discussion regarding University of Texas Sout