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PEACE CENTER ACTIVIST ALERT

Week of December 16th

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 5 PM PST

CODEPINK CONGRESS PRESENTS

AN ONLINE ZOOM EVENT


SYRIA, NOW WHAT?


The sudden fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been met with both celebration and trepidation; relief and joy for the end of a torturous regime but anxiety over what the future holds, as Israel bombs Syria to annex more land, Turkey’s Erdogan applauds the collapse of a rival power and the US government loots Syria’s oil supply. Then there’s the question of HTS, an al-Qaeda offshoot that led the uprising. Will Congress and the White House no longer consider HTS a terrorist? Will the former enemy now become a partner in imperial crime as the US and Israel deepen their foothold in the region? Then there’s Ukraine and Russia. How will the fall of Assad impact that US proxy war? These questions beg for answers as the US and Israel continue their genocide in Gaza despite global condemnation.


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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17th, 7 PM

DUBLIN CITY HALL

100 Civic Plaza, Dublin, CA

PACK THE CHAMBERS!


SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 6 PM - Midnight

Lava Lounge, 6192 Mission St., Daly City


RAMMUN FOUNDATION

Presents:

GAZA FUNDRAISER


CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS AND MORE INFO


MONDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 9:30 AM PACIFIC TIME

LONDON HEALTH WORKERS FOR PALESTINE

presents:

THE FIRST CHRISTIANS WERE PALESTINIANS

an ONLINE ZOOM EVENT


CLICK HERE FOR ZOOM REGISTRATION


MONDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 6 - 10 PM

BEIT REIMA at 138 CHURCH ST. SAN FRANCISCO

RAMMUN FOUNDATION

Presents:

GAZA FUNDRAISER

FILM SCREENING OF "LYD", art exhibit, and bake sale


CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS AND INFORMATION

Informative readings/videos/podcasts:


HANNAH NORMAN: Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ Taint Rural California Drinking Water, Far From Known Sources

"Juana Valle never imagined she’d be scared to drink water from her tap or eat fresh eggs and walnuts when she bought her 5-acre farm in San Juan Bautista, California, three years ago. Escaping city life and growing her own food was a dream come true for the 52-year-old.

This story also ran on San Francisco Chronicle. It can be republished for free.

Then Valle began to suspect water from her well was making her sick."


ALASTAIR CROOKE: A War Without Limits

Judging Freedom program, interviewed by Judge Andrew Napolitano regarding situation in Syria.

BERNIE SANDERS: Oligarchy is not just a Russian phenomenon. It exists right here in the USA.

Commentary from the Senator.



From Last Week:


SIVE / REFAAT ALAREER: "If I Must Die".


CAROLINE HURLEY: Colonizers always plunder the environment, and genocide is ecocide.


NATHAN PEARSON: How DNA reveals truths, ancient & lasting




PEACE GAZETTE ANNUAL IS HERE!




ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA

ARE YOU A UC ALUMNI? -  ACCESS DIVESTMENT LETTER HERE! 



World BEYOND War has

a DIVESTMENT campaign!


About the Campaign

Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.

Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.

War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE

NOW WHAT????


The Frontlines event on May 4th was very powerful and emotional.


FRONTLINE EVENT WAS REPORTED ON LOCAL NEWS!


We heard from several attendees that they felt compelled to act in a meaningful way. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming... where do we start?


In terms of direct aid going to Gaza specifically, we recommend Baitulmaal, who have been able to get aid in.

The other organization we recommend is HEAL Palestine which is focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating Gaza. Its founders are the same founders of PCRF.


There is also Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which evacuates children who are in need of medical treatment abroad and Medical Aid for Palestinians which offers medical services to Palestinians in Palestine and Palestinian refugees in neighboring countries.


For a full list of resources, you can access the document we put together: tinyurl.com/FrontlinesResources


One thing we are asked to do, again and again, from the people in Gaza is to raise awareness about their situation. Talk to your nearest and dearest about the ongoing genocide.


Remember, we all have a role to play and collectively, our small actions add up. Don't give up, keep raising awareness, keep boycotting, keep donating, keep advocating, KEEP CALLING YOUR LOCAL REPS!


If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 


- From the Frontlines Organization Team


MORE UPDATES COMING SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE!


This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns

CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

USCPR Website
JVP Website
Code Pink Events

Includes a frequently updated

calendar of local events

AROC Website Calendar
Palestine Ambassador Resources

Peace work in the Quaker tradition

American Friends Service Committee

AFSC Events

BOYCOTT

DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!


CHECK OUT THIS HANDY APP!


No Thanks App


The No Thanks App, created by Palestinian app developer Ahmed Bashbash, uses product barcodes to help consumers boycott brands capitalizing on Palestinian genocide.


Download No Thanks on iPhone


Download No Thanks on Android


CARE TO DONATE TO THE PEACE CENTER?


As a small non-profit, we rely heavily on donations to keep our doors open!


Use the QR code below or access the donation link on our website: https://ourpeacecenter.org/donate/


To send checks directly to the Center - use our address at 1035 Carol Lane - Lafayette, CA 94549. 


The Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center is a tax-deductible 501 (c)(3) non-profit.

Peace is Possible!   

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center

at Creekside Commons

1035 Carol Lane 

Lafayette, CA 94549

925-933-7850  www.ourpeacecenter.org