“We call on all who want to preserve our planet to join the People’s Climate March in New York City onSeptember 21st, which is also the International Day of Peace, and to form a Stop the Wars, Stop the Warming Contingent.” (Click here to read and sign the Appeal to the Peace and Climate Movements.)
Join UFPJ in New York City for the Climate Convergence, March and Assembly, September 20-22:
- UFPJ will present a workshop, “Uniting Our Strategies to Stop War and Save the Planet,” at the People’s Climate Convergence for People, Planet and Peace Over Profit on Saturday, September 20. The workshop will take place at St. John’s University, 51 Astor Place, Room 107, New York City, from 12:30 – 2 pm. The workshop will feature Michael Klare, author of “Resource Wars” and “Blood and Oil,” and activists from a variety of movements who have worked together in the UFPJ context. Click here for information about the Climate Convergence.
- UFPJ will march with the Peace and Justice contingent in the People’s Climate March on Sunday September 21. The march steps off at 11:30 am. A Peace and Justice rally will precede the march starting at 10 am. Meet us at 77th St. and Central Park West. Enter from 77th St. – Subway: 1 line to 79th St. Look for the UFPJ banner! The rally will feature Bill McKibben, Jim Hightower, Tony DeBrum, Foreign Minister of the Marshall Islands, Medea Benjamin, Antonia Juhaz, Holly Near, Dar Williams, Emma’s Revolution and more. Click here for the rally flier. Click here for more information about the People’s Climate March. Bring your own water bottle (preferably not plastic).
- UFPJ invites member groups, friends and allies to join us for a Peace and Justice Assembly, Monday September 22, from 10 am – 1 pm and 2 – 4 pm at 1199 SEIU, 310 W. 43rd Street, NYC, where we will share information about what our groups are doing and explore our strategic direction for the coming months.
- If you’re not able to come to NYC, click here to find local actions that are being planned.
Click here to let us know if you’ll be in New York for these events!
Last week, UFPJ held a national conference call featuring Patricia Hynes, author of “The ‘Invisible Casualty of War’: The Environmental Destruction of U.S. Militarism,” and George Martin, former UFPJ National Co-convener and convener of the Peace and Justice “hub” for the People’s Climate March. To listen to the recording – Playback Number: (712) 432-1219; Meeting ID: 446-724-667.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 is an emergency NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION IN RESPONSE TO THE PROPOSED MILITARY ACTION IN IRAQ. Congressional hearings start this week. We don’t want Congress to rubber stamp the President’s plan.
Call your Senators and Congressional Representatives. Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121
Let them know, you strongly oppose perpetual war in the Middle East. Emphasize that U.S. bombing of two countries will bring more suffering and violence, and that there is no realistic alternative to diplomacy and humanitarian aid.
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