the peace journal

2007-12-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen. ~Samuel AdamsIt's time for change in America. It's time to get back to the

2007-08-16T16:58:00.001-07:00

Wake Up America! I was shocked to hear that A.N.S.W.E.R. (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) was FINED by the government $10,000 for putting up political posters to support the march on Washington on September to end the war in Iraq. THIS IS IN DIRECT VIOLATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS. I don't know about you, but that makes me more determined to get the word out.I have been silent too long.

2007-01-04T11:43:00.000-08:00

Dear Friends,As you may already know, in the beginning of February 2007, the White House will most likely submit a new supplemental spending bill toCongress, and Voices for Creative Nonviolence will launch theOccupation Project, a campaign of sustained nonviolent civildisobedience to end war funding.Kathy Kelly, currently in Amman, Jordan writes:"Although we have paltry financial means compared

2006-12-20T12:53:00.000-08:00

Sean Penn received the 2006 Christopher Reeve First Amendment Award from The Creative Coalition on December 18, 2006, in New York City, and called for impeachment. As we all know, Penn was absolutely right in opposing the war in Iraq before it began, and came under withering assault from FOX and the FOX-wannabees at NBC, CNN, CBS, and ABC. Will the TV networks make amends to Penn? Will he be

2005-09-14T11:53:00.000-07:00

Dear NRDC Earth Activist,Hurricane Katrina has been, first and foremost, a human disaster -- a seemingly endless tale of suffering marked by lives lost, communities dispersed and families torn asunder. Our hearts go out to the hundreds of thousands of displaced people who are now struggling to piece some semblance of their lives back together.NRDC is doing all that we can -- as I'm sure you are

2005-09-09T16:11:00.000-07:00

reposted here from The Nation -- Finally, we have discovered the roots of George W. Bush's "compassionate conservatism."On the heels of the president's "What, me worry?" response to the death, destruction and dislocation that followed upon Hurricane Katrina comes the news of his mother's Labor Day visit with hurricane evacuees at the Astrodome in Houston.Commenting on the facilities that have

2005-09-07T17:58:00.000-07:00

Bush Tries to Shift Blame onto Local Authorities Timeline (from Moveon.org) Friday, Aug. 26: Gov. Kathleen Blanco declares a state of emergency in Louisiana and requests troop assistance. Saturday, Aug. 27: Gov. Blanco asks for federal state of emergency. A federal emergency is declared giving federal officials the authority to get involved. Sunday, Aug. 28: Mayor Ray Nagin orders

2005-09-03T18:51:00.000-07:00

Michael Moore's letter to Bush on Katrina Friday, September 2nd, 2005Dear Mr. Bush:Any idea where all our helicopters are? It's Day 5 of Hurricane Katrina and thousands remain stranded in New Orleans and need to be airlifted. Where on earth could you have misplaced all our military choppers? Do you need help finding them? I once

2005-08-18T08:13:00.000-07:00

This is a link that you have to check out. Definitely an eye-opener.http://www.freedomunderground.org/memoryhole/pentagon.phpThere seems to be no limit to how far our government, and those controlling forces behind our government, are willing to go to achieve their agenda. And what is their agenda? You don't have to look far to figure it out.Who have we invaded? Afghanistan, Iraq. Who are we

2005-08-18T08:12:00.000-07:00

Peaceful Invasion...I was talking to a guy who is very much a deep drinker of the neoconservative brand of Kool Aid. And he was very clear to harp on what is seen as the pinnacle of all of the United States' enemies in the form of the government of Iran. As you know the EU countries and the United States have both been leaning on Iran to stop trying to make nuclear energy for themselves due to

2005-08-18T08:05:00.000-07:00

This was something that a friend brought my attention to and I wanted to pass it on here:This week much ado was made about how Bush's vacation plans have been ruined. It is damned hard to look Reaganesque out chopping wood, communing with armadillos and cycling Lance Armstrong style when the parents of dead soldiers are lined up all the way up and down the road to your private ranch. What started

2005-07-10T14:34:00.000-07:00

The Answer is Still Peace ~Deepak Chopra The terrorist attack in London yesterday has once again created deep anguish in our collective soul. Around the world people yearn to find peace and give solace to the suffering and bereaved. Once again the clash of polarized enemies clamors for attention. Al-Qaeda takes pride in this heinous and sordid crime, while Western nations seek to bring the

2004-10-27T20:20:00.000-07:00

Film Fans Make Bush 'Movie Villain of the Year' LONDON (Reuters) - President Bush (news - web sites) may see himself as defender of democracy and compassionate conservatism but British film fans have voted him "Movie Villain of the Year." The American "Axis of Evil" fighter is wooing voters with security pledges ahead of the presidential election next week, but it

2004-10-25T13:11:00.000-07:00

Incompetence Equals Disaster (From Democratic National Committee) This morning, The New York Times published a story that offers further proof of how the Bush administration's incompetence and arrogance has endangered the lives of our troops and the American people. Even before invading Iraq, the Bush administration knew that a huge facility called Al Qaqaa contained nearly 380 tons of deadly

2004-10-08T15:09:00.000-07:00

I love this! George Bush's hometown is supporting John Kerry! And check out this article. They really say it like it is! Kerry Will Restore American Dignity 2004

2004-09-17T01:28:00.000-07:00

It's time for all of us to speak up now. In my book, peace equals getting rid of our current administration. If you're for peace, you're against George Bush, period. And sometimes you have to laugh, or else you'll just end up crying... "Dick Cheney is saying there is great risk if John Kerry wins. Yeah, the risk is that George Bush might not be able to find another job." -- David Letterman

2004-09-16T13:32:00.000-07:00

I have been so bad about posting in the peace journal for the past few months. Why? Well, yes I've been very busy. But mostly the current events of the world pull at my heart, and sadden my spirit. But alas, there is also a great deal of good in the world. Take for example, this true story that I found recently and would like to share here on my peace journal. "In Brooklyn, New York, Chush is

2004-04-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

Albert Einstein is one of the people in history that I really wish I could have known. Here is a quote from him that shows how amazing he truly was: "A human being is a part of a whole, called by us universe, a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest... a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness. This delusion

2004-03-17T21:53:00.000-08:00

Comedic Takes on the Bush Administration "Yesterday the Bush administration announced a new plan to crack down on the finances of terrorists. I think this could work. If Bush is half as successful hurting the finances of terrorists as he is the finances of ordinary Americans I would not want to be in their shoes." -Jay Leno "In his latest campaign commercial President Bush talks about times of

2004-03-17T21:48:00.000-08:00

From EmissaryofLight.com Please join James Twyman, along with spiritual leaders from around the world, in an International Peace Vigil on March 20th (the one year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq). James has invited many spiritual leaders from different religious traditions to join him in Baghdad for a ceremony at Iraq's National Theater. Millions of people will join in the

2004-03-07T12:50:00.000-08:00

From emissaryoflight.com Beloved Friends, Final preparations are being made for our journey to Iraq, which promises to be profoundly important. Many of you have written to us or called asking if you could help support this project with a smaller donation. (We had originally asked for people to sponsor one of the spiritual leaders, a cost of around $4000 each.) If you would like to make a

2004-03-03T23:21:00.000-08:00

From emissaryoflight.com PRAYING PEACE AROUND THE WORLD Journey to Baghdad On March 20th, the one year anniversary of the beginning of the war in Iraq, James Twyman, along with spiritual and aboriginal leaders from around the world, will gather at the National Theater in Baghdad to offer prayers and ceremonies of peace for the world. Representatives include a Native American chief, a Mayan

2004-03-03T23:12:00.000-08:00

From endthewar.org A SHORT, BLOODY MONTH While the U.S. media has been distracted by Bush's sudden interest in gay marriage, the Iraq war has taken a decidedly bloody turn. In four weeks at least 405 civilians have died in massive bombings. In the past 30 days there also have been three oil pipeline bombings and at least one fuel convoy attack. These are on top of more than 20 daily

2004-02-25T20:43:00.000-08:00

From James Twyman @EmissaryofLight.com It is a very busy and exciting time for the Beloved Community. With so many things going on we wanted to take a minute and give everyone a quick update as to what is happening and to say "Thank You" for your continued support. ORLANDO CONFERENCE: This will be our only East Coast conference this year and we have a great line-up of speakers and workshops

2004-02-25T20:39:00.000-08:00

from Moveon.org The Bush-Cheney energy bill is back, and it could come up for a vote at any moment. Republicans have signaled that they'll give as little as 24 hours' notice. We've got to get out ahead of it. Please call your Senator(s) now, at: Senator Dianne Feinstein Washington, DC: 202-224-3841 Senator Barbara Boxer Washington, DC: 202-224-3553 Make sure they know you're

2004-02-25T20:32:00.000-08:00

STEPS FOR PEACE WALK Inspired by Dennis Kucinich, Steps for Peace Walk Across America to End 2/29 The Steps for Peace walk across America initiated by 21-year-old Iowan Jonathan Meier will conclude this Sunday, 2/29/04 in San Francisco (two days before the CA primary election). The walk from Maine to California is meant to promote a culture of peace and nonviolence and call attention to Dennis

2004-02-24T21:56:00.000-08:00

"You know that, up until this year, we never even considered putting the word 'wedding' in the Constitution. I don‘t think wedding should be in the Constitution... And if we have weddings in there, I think we also should have birthdays. We need an amendment about birthdays." Bill Maher Bush backs amendment banning gay marriages The Associated Press Published on: 02/24/04 WASHINGTON --

2004-02-24T21:08:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org KEEP A STRONG, PROGRESSIVE LEADER IN OFFICE While the Presidential race dominates headlines, Tom DeLay's underhanded plans for Texas are quietly moving forward. DeLay's goal has been clear from the start -- to eliminate key progressives, and at the same time ensure that the makeup of the U.S. Congress stays solidly Republican. One of DeLay's prime targets is U.S. Rep. Lloyd

2004-02-21T18:29:00.000-08:00

"I think President Bush might be afraid of John Kerry. Today, he came out against same-sex debates." —Craig Kilborn From Allhatnocattle.net -

2004-02-21T18:22:00.000-08:00

From Palm Beach Post Copies of electronic ballots not required, state says By George Bennett, Palm Beach Post Staff Writer Tuesday, February 17, 2004 Florida's manual recount law was never meant to apply to paperless touch-screen voting systems, the state Division of Elections says in a new opinion that amplifies the position it took after a tight January state House race. Access South Florida

2004-02-21T18:03:00.000-08:00

From poetsagainstthewar.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To George, A Love Poem for a Mother's Son Remember your mother’s presence brushing across your back, creeping along your arms as she encircled you in hers pressing her love into you. Remember she kissed your knee, skinned, sore and bleeding, her words, her lips, soothing the

2004-02-21T17:51:00.000-08:00

From Global Renaissance Alliance Host a Peace Party!A Vision and Action Gathering March 14th, 2004 Dear friends, On Sunday, March 14th, groups from around the country will be holding GRA Peace Parties. The Peace Parties are a wonderful way to bring folks together in your community to celebrate, connect, vision, and for those interested, make plans to take action for peace in your area. If you

2004-02-18T23:21:00.000-08:00

Some quotes by some of my favorite quoters: GANDHI Live simply that others may simply live. - Gandhi We must be the change we wish to see in the world. - Gandhi Nonviolence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man. - Gandhi What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the

2004-02-17T12:28:00.000-08:00

Many people never realize their greatness because they get sidetracked by life. They forget about their dreams. Don't let this happen to you. Get in the habit of spending quality time with yourself on a daily basis. Remind yourself of your purpose in life; of your dreams and ambitions. Listen to your own thoughts. Explore your feelings. Indulge your ideas and your fantasies. You are your

2004-02-17T12:15:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org MoveOn is now over two million people strong in the United States. That's a huge number: the organization we've built together is bigger than the Christian Coalition at its peak. To put it another way, one in every 146 Americans is now a MoveOn member. And we're still growing fast. And what we're doing together is even more exciting. For decades, parts of our political system

2004-02-17T11:39:00.000-08:00

From HungerSite.com It is estimated that one billion people in the world suffer from hunger and malnutrition. That's roughly 100 times as many as those who actually die from these causes each year. About 24,000 people die every day from hunger or hunger-related causes. This is down from 35,000 ten years ago, and 41,000 twenty years ago. Three-fourths of the deaths are children under the age of

2004-02-16T20:51:00.000-08:00

Sex Trafficking of Children on Rise "Children are being exploited on a multi-dimensional, multi-leveled, multi-faceted, trans-criminal, cross-cultural, and transnational manner. It is systematically organized. In many instances, it is in conjunction with traditional organized criminal organizations, as well as newly formed organized crime syndicates, or local criminal gangs . . .

2004-02-16T20:20:00.000-08:00

From Worldmag.com Trafficking Cops Private activists laboring to rescue child sex slaves and abolish sex trafficking around the world have put together a remarkable coalition. But they face a similarly remarkable opponent: bureaucratic inertia and—shockingly—publicly funded organizations that want sex trafficking professionalized. "You cannot clean this up," counters the Bush administration—yet

2004-02-16T19:25:00.000-08:00

From Emissaryoflight.com Hindu Prayer for Peace Oh God, lead us from the unreal to the Real. Oh God, lead us from darkness to light. Oh God, lead us from death to immortality. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti unto all. O Lord God Almighty may there be peace in Celestial regions. May there be peace on earth. May the waters be appeasing. May herbs be wholesome, and may trees and plants bring peace to all.

2004-02-15T15:44:00.000-08:00

Fair Trade Activists Protest M&M/Mars’ Use of Child Labor Pre-Valentine’s Day Rally From Global Exchange Contact: Valerie Orth, 415 225 3787 Jason Mark 510 551 9869 Paul Brown, 702 791 1965 (cell, 702 521 8530) On February 13, the eve of Valentine's Day and the middle of African American History Month, Fair Trade activists will demand that M&M/Mars start selling Fair Trade chocolate to help end

2004-02-15T14:49:00.000-08:00

From Democratic National Committee: Bush Administration: Sending Jobs Overseas "A Good Thing" This week, we learned that President Bush supports sending American jobs overseas. The White House released a report that said "When a good or service is produced more cheaply abroad, it makes more sense to import it than to make it or provide it domestically." And one of President Bush's top economic

2004-02-13T22:28:00.000-08:00

The Power of Nonviolence Excerpted from Healing the Soul of America by Marianne Williamson According to Gandhi, a nation has a soul just as an individual has one, and living for others is the key to the deliverance of both. An early holistic thinker, Gandhi claimed that if a nation's soul is healthy, its politics will be healthy. He promulgated the idea (sarvodaya) that spiritual power can

2004-02-13T21:44:00.000-08:00

From Nuclear Age Peace Foundation This Presidents' Day weekend, the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation presents perspectives from past and present US presidents, as well as from candidates running in this year's election. Despite calls from past Presidents, nuclear weapons have assumed a far more central role in US security policy. As the past presidential statements make clear, it is patriotic to the

2004-02-13T21:38:00.000-08:00

From Enlightenment Online: Religion vs. Spirituality In the future which I look forward to, people will be recognized for their intentions and conduct, not their affiliations with established institutions. We will be consciously living in spirit, instead of reading, talking or praying for it. Every day will be a sacred Sabbath, every season as holy as Christmas. As a rainbow is greater than the

2004-02-13T21:30:00.000-08:00

From actsofkindness.org Just a Little Thing Submitted By: Linda During the rush and bustle of the Christmas holiday, I slipped into the local coffee shop drive-through. My paycheck was pretty much spent, and my kids and I still had grocery shopping to do. In the rear view mirror I noticed a pickup truck with a father and small son. Impulsively, when at the window paying for my bill, I also

2004-02-13T00:09:00.000-08:00

From MichaelMoore.com Soldiers who have served during the "War on Terror" October 1, 2003: "I hated you on a plane ride in the dark with shaking hands." October 1, 2003: "I would like to tell you how difficult it is to serve under a man who was never elected." October 12, 2003: "I feel like a pawn in Bush's game of global imperialism." October 23, 2003: "For those of us who do question and ask

2004-02-12T23:37:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org POLYGRAPH President Bush is on the run. Before the war in Iraq, he told us that Iraq possessed chemical and biological weapons and had a strong nuclear program that posed a threat to the world. Now that it's clear that was hype, the President is evading responsibility for misleading the nation. One of the finalists in our Voter Fund Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest, Polygraph, uses

2004-02-11T17:57:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Bush Budget Increases Industry-Supported Programs This is the last in a series on environmental spending in President Bush's proposed 2005 budget. Not all programs affecting the environment and public health were cut in President Bush's 2005 budget proposal to Congress. Some, including programs supporting the oil industry, coal industry and nuclear industry, would in

2004-02-11T17:48:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org Today, committees in the Senate and the House are set to grill all five FCC commissioners. The House will also hear from the president of Viacom, one of the largest media titans in the world. But the subject isn't media concentration. Despite millions of letters, emails, and phone calls, many Members of Congress would rather focus on Janet Jackson's Super Bowl surprise. Let's

2004-02-11T17:33:00.000-08:00

From emissaryoflight.com This is a wonderful opportunity to "let your voice be heard" and create peace at the same time. The event is sponsored by my good friend Jonathan Goldman who is a master sound healer. I encourage you all to participate. -James Twyman "The Sound Heard Around the World" WHAT: World Sound Healing Day? The Sound Heard Around the World. For five minutes, sound healers,

2004-02-10T11:00:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org EPA Weakens Pollution Limits on Alaska Oil Operations The EPA is relaxing air pollution limits for oil production and exploration operations on Alaska's North Slope, according to agency records released yesterday by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). "Emissions of nitrogen oxides on the North Slope are now as high as those for the entire

2004-02-10T10:54:00.000-08:00

The common wisdom in mainstream media circles is that NBC News Washington bureau chief, and Meet the Press host Tim Russert is a "pit bull interviewer." But Russert stopped short when questioning President George W. Bush about gaps in his military service during the Vietnam War. Evidence from National Guard officials indicates that Bush did not report for duty for an entire year in the early

2004-02-10T10:44:00.000-08:00

From Grass Roots Peace Network Global Vigil for Peace on February 15th: 99 Cities and Counting! Cities planning vigils or other events on February 15th, 2004: Bangladesh: Dhaka; Canada: Brossard (QU); Whistler (BC); China: Shijiazhuang; Ireland: Dundalk County Louth; Italy: Ferrara; Mozambique: Maputo; United Kingdom (England:) Derby; London; Morpeth; Portsmouth; Southampton; Switzerland:

2004-02-07T13:46:00.000-08:00

Sometimes it gets so ridiculous, you have to laugh! What will comedians do when they no longer have George W. Bush? "President Bush is now launching an investigation into pre-war intelligence over weapons of mass destruction. If we find out that we were wrong, do we have to put Saddam Hussein back in the hole?" —Jay Leno "One critic in the L.A. Times said the problem with John Kerry is he

2004-02-07T13:27:00.000-08:00

From AlterNet.org Losing Hearts and Minds in Iraq By David Hilfiker No one is sure how many Iraqi civilians are being held in detention by coalition forces. Estimates range from 10,000 to 20,000 and higher. Most of these detainees are held in centralized prisons like the notorious Abu Grhraib near Baghdad, where Saddam's torturers once did their worst work, but many others are spread out in

2004-02-07T11:44:00.000-08:00

BUSH LEAVES EVERY CHILD BEHIND From Democratic National Committee: This week, we learned that President Bush plans to leave millions of children and families behind in his budget for the fiscal year 2005. The LA Times reported that of the 65 federal programs President Bush is eliminating in his budget, more than half of them are education programs: The projects Bush would eliminate include a

2004-02-06T20:00:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org A Broken Promise; Species Near Extinction This is the third in a series on the environmental impacts of the proposed Bush 2005 budget. National Parks: A Promise Not Kept One of President Bush's few environmental campaign promises in 2000 was to eliminate the huge maintenance backlog in America's national parks. But since taking office, the Bush Administration has only

2004-02-06T19:50:00.000-08:00

The Real State of the Union As the election battle begins, how does his first term add up? 232: Number of American combat deaths in Iraq between May 2003 and January 2004 501: Number of American servicemen to die in Iraq from the beginning of the war - so far 0: Number of American combat deaths in Germany after the Nazi surrender to the Allies in May 1945 0: Number of coffins of dead soldiers

2004-02-06T19:29:00.000-08:00

From Women's Vote Center: Sometimes, It Seems The Only Good Economic News Is For Halliburton. After Pentagon auditors found "discrepancies" that indicated over-billing by Halliburton at military bases in Iraq and Kuwait of more than $27 million, Halliburton has agreed to reimburse the government for these "possible" overcharges. But somehow, the good news continues for Halliburton. Secretary of

2004-02-06T19:25:00.000-08:00

From Women's Vote Center: Republicans Really Can't Handle Money -- And We're All Paying The Price. George W. Bush released his budget this week, and even using Republican arithmetic, the facts contradict his own rhetoric. Here are some examples: President Bush claims to be concerned about the deficit. His new budget shows the largest deficit ever in American history -- yet it includes , and new

2004-02-05T13:35:00.000-08:00

From OccupationWatch.org New Threats to Women's Rights in Iraq Iraqi women have been besieged by violence, unemployment and other crises set off by the occupation of their country. Now they face a new challenge: the Iraqi Governing Council has voted to cancel the “Personal Status Law,” a set of rules that has long provided opportunities for and protected the rights of women. The cancellation of

2004-02-05T13:28:00.000-08:00

Call CBS on Bush Medicare ads We didn't think the hypocrisy at CBS headquarters could get any worse. But it just did. As you know, CBS refused to run MoveOn Voter Fund's "Child's Pay" ad -- perhaps the most tasteful and uncontroversial advocacy ad in history -- during the Super Bowl. CBS executives claimed they had a blanket policy against all so-called "issue" ads. Yesterday, we learned that

2004-02-05T13:18:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Bush Budget Targets Environmental Programs for Greater Cuts than Other Domestic Spending This is the second in a series on the environmental impacts of the proposed Bush 2005 budget. Conservation groups yesterday accused the Bush Administration of singling out environmental spending for larger cuts than other domestic programs in the year 2005 budget, putting at risk

2004-02-04T21:45:00.000-08:00

From OccupationWatch.org There are 5,000 Iraqi detainees the CPA admits to holding, a number most suspect is a gross underestimate. Many of them are imprisoned indefinitely and without charges. by David Enders, International Occupation Watch Center November 28th, 2003 ABU GRAIB PRISON, Nov. 28 — This massive prison on the southwest edge of Baghdad dwarfs the small dwellings in the surrounding

2004-02-04T20:49:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Bush Environmental Budget Generating Controversy The Bush Administration released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2005 on Monday. Environmental and energy spending plans are generating considerable concern. Over the next several days, BushGreenwatch will examine the impact of the Bush environmental budget. Arctic drilling: In his budget projections, President Bush

2004-02-03T21:08:00.000-08:00

Trader Joe's Selling & Distributing Fair Trade Certified Coffee I went to Trader Joe's this past Sunday, and requested Fair Trade coffee, and was pleasantly surprised to find out that Trader Joe's is packaging and distributing Fair Trade certified coffee. It is under the name Cafe Pajaro, and it is shade grown 100% organic whole arabica beans from central america, and it is delicious, AND only

2004-02-03T19:03:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Administration OKs Drilling On Endangered Sea Turtles' Beach The Bush Administration has approved extensive gas drilling in a national park that is the main U.S. nesting beach for the most endangered sea turtle in the world. The National Park Service under President Bush has given the green light to "an aggressive drilling campaign" that could involve drilling 20 or

2004-02-03T18:50:00.000-08:00

You are invited to join an abundance of like-minded people at the Conscious Life Expo and Conference 2004 - a celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit in the 21st Century. This expo is filled with individual Workshops, Intensives, Special Events, Free Lectures, a Valentines Day Celebration, Green Investor Pavilion, a Spiritual Filmmaking Seminar and much more. When: February 13, 14 and 15th

2004-02-03T18:35:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org "Congress must censure President Bush for misleading the country about Iraq's weapons of mass destruction." During the buildup to war, President Bush said the United States "must not ignore the threat gathering against us. Facing clear evidence of peril, we cannot wait for the final proof -- the smoking gun -- that could come in the form of a mushroom cloud.... We have every

2004-02-03T18:27:00.000-08:00

OREO COOKIE ANIMATION - WATCH IT! Two weeks ago we sent around a link to this little animation we made, which explains the federal budget using, well, Oreo cookies. The response has been fantastic. So much so, at first, that many folks didn't get through. We quickly upgraded the gizmos, and now 300,000 people have watched the piece. Thousands of TrueMajority members forwarded the e-mail to their

2004-02-02T21:58:00.000-08:00

MARCH 20 Global Day of Action on the first anniversary of the U.S. bombing & invasion of Iraq Momentum is growing for the March 20 Global Day of Action. The Call to Action issued by the March 20 National Coalition to "Bring the troops home now!," "End colonial occupation from Iraq to Palestine and everywhere!," "Money for jobs, education, healthcare and housing - Not war!" and "Stop the

2004-02-02T21:25:00.000-08:00

From Moveon.org CBS News reports Super Bowl ad controversy Over the past few weeks, more than half a million people contacted CBS Television Network asking them not to censor ads during the Super Bowl based on their political message. Instead of looking the other way, CBS' news division did the right thing by covering the story. During Friday's CBS Evening News, Lee Cowan reported on the

2004-02-02T21:17:00.000-08:00

From bushgreenwatch.org Critics Blast EPA's New Mercury Proposal As Benefiting Industry, Endangering Children The Bush Administration on Friday released a dramatically weakened plan for regulating toxic mercury from coal-burning power plants, a proposal that was written in part by industry and one that is drawing sharp criticism from its own children's health advisers. Exposure to mercury by

2004-01-31T13:56:00.000-08:00

Poem of the Day from poetsagainstthewar.org State of the Union, January 2004 by Allen Itz four more dead as another day passes under the flare of dust-filtered skies far from the stink of war-torn bodies, sheep graze a fine green valley as, beneath the ruins of a grand estate, shepherds dance around a pyre of bloated corpses. the blood of wasted lives pooled unacknowledged on the floor and two

2004-01-30T18:52:00.000-08:00

OPPOSE THE OCCUPATION OF IRAQ? GET INVOLVEDFrom GlobalExchange.org What You Can Do to Oppose the Occupation : Call your elected representatives. Contact your Senators and Representatives and tell them you oppose a US military occupation of Iraq. Say you think occupation betrays American values, violates the will of the Iraqi people, and fuels anti-Americanism. Tell them you think the money spent

2004-01-30T18:23:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Former Mining Lobbyist Set for Judicial Nomination Hearing The Senate will hold a hearing next Wednesday on a Bush judicial nominee who has been one of the architects of the Administration's dismantling of protections for endangered species and public lands. Until he resigned in October, William Myers was chief attorney for the Bush Interior Department, where he helped

2004-01-30T18:06:00.000-08:00

JOIN ONE MINUTE BOYCOTT OF CBS From MoveOn.org: The CBS networks still refuses to run our winning ad in the Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest during the Super Bowl. The MoveOn.org non-partisan campaign to get CBS to air issue ads continues, but we're not going to let CBS's censorship stop us in the mean time. That's why we're spending over $1 million to air the ad in our swing states and nation-wide

2004-01-29T18:43:00.000-08:00

Western Anglers, Hunters Criticize Bush-Cheney Energy Bill A group of conservative sportsmen and anglers yesterday criticized the Bush-Cheney energy bill for trying to open up Western public lands to more oil and gas exploration. They expressed concern that the Bush Administration's energy policies and the energy bill pending in Congress threaten prime fish and wildlife habitat on public lands

2004-01-29T17:51:00.000-08:00

THE GENERAL VERSUS THE DESERTER From Moveon.org: There are cries of outrage in the media about filmmaker Michael Moore's comment that a debate between Wesley Clark and George W. Bush would be "the general versus the deserter." Moore's comment came up during last Thursday's Democratic presidential debate when ABC News anchor Peter Jennings called it "a reckless charge not supported by the facts."

2004-01-28T19:02:00.000-08:00

KUCINICH PLANS FULL PUBLIC INQUIRY Dennis Kucinich yesterday announced plans to create as President a full public inquiry into why the Bush Administration made the claims it did about weapons of mass destruction in Iraq. He asked the other Democratic candidates to make the same commitment. Some of them may be reluctant to do so, judging by the following transcript excerpts from today's

2004-01-28T18:17:00.000-08:00

Global Exchange strives to eliminate the abuses in garment and shoe factories by pressuring companies to disclose the location of factories, pay workers a living wage, allow independent monitoring of factories, and guarantee workers the right to organize independent unions. Did you know... Workers in El Salvador earn about 24 cents for each NBA jersey they produce, which then sell for $140 in

2004-01-28T17:59:00.000-08:00

Poem of the Day: On the Other Side A pocket knife and some crackers in a dirty pocket for the family as a last resort While on the other side the resorts are still attractive attracting revenue with blue pools for bikinis and oiled bottoms and the latest best selling courtroom dramas lawn chairs positioned just so for the clasping of a cold beer and some crackers and caviar While on the

2004-01-28T17:14:00.000-08:00

Making a FAIR TRADE Difference At Home and Abroad: Fair Harvest Volunteers Return from Nicaragua For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 29, 2004 Global Exchange's Fair Harvest volunteers have returned tired, sore and bug-bittenfrom their sojourn to Nicaragua. But the volunteers are extremely proud to have helped the Fair Trade farmers harvest this year's coffee from January 6 to 19. "It put a

2004-01-27T13:00:00.000-08:00

CBS INUNDATED WITH CALLS/EMAILS: KEEP IT UP Over the last four days, something incredible has happened. CBS has received over 340,000 emails and phone calls asking it to stop its censorship. Clearly a huge number of us believe that CBS's refusal to run our Voter Fund ad, while allowing the Bush White House to run an advocacy ad of its own, is just plain wrong. Columnists and editorial pages are

2004-01-26T14:54:00.000-08:00

From ElectronicIraq: REBUILDING IRAQ Today I visited the former Iraqi Air Defense Camp in Baghdad. Under Saddam Hussein’s regime, now legendary for ruthless repression, military officers and their families were given decent housing. In this camp, they even had two swimming pools. Heavily bombed during Operation Shock and Awe, the compound’s main buildings are now massive heaps of rubble, with a

2004-01-26T14:01:00.000-08:00

From BushGreenWatch.org Bush Administration Presses European Union To Weaken Proposed Chemical Regulations, Lest They Affect U.S. Last year the Bush Administration encouraged American chemical companies to lobby against European efforts to strengthen the regulation of thousands of chemicals contained in household, industrial and personal products. When the chemical industry was slow to respond,

2004-01-26T13:40:00.000-08:00

From Kucinich Campaign: FIVE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES SUPPORTED BUSH'S ALLEGATIONS OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION. KUCINICH STAYED STRONG. Yesterday the leader of the U.S. search for Iraq's alleged stockpiles of chemical or biological weapons said he didn't think there were any. Secretary of State Colin Powell now claims we went to war to find out whether such weapons existed. Senators Kerry,

2004-01-25T11:54:00.000-08:00

LOBBY WASHINGTON TO CREATE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF PEACE! "What marching in the streets was to the Sixties, walking through the halls of Congress is now." ~Marianne Williamson Participate in an historic citizen lobbying effort to create a U.S. Department of Peace (HR 1673), sponsored in the House of Representatives by Congressman Dennis Kucinich. This bill establishes nonviolence as an organizing

2004-01-25T10:51:00.000-08:00

Senate Republicans Hack Democratic Computer Files Sometimes we come across a news story so shocking that it serves to remind us that Bush's Republicans will cross any line in their pursuit of full control over the government. You have already heard how President Bush bypassed the Senate confirmation process and appointed Charles Pickering -- who authored the GOP anti-abortion plank and argued

2004-01-24T22:38:00.000-08:00

CBS Refuses to Air Bush In 30 Seconds Ads From moveon.org: During this year's Super Bowl, you'll see ads sponsored by beer companies, tobacco companies, and the Bush White House. But you won't see the winning ad in MoveOn.org Voter Fund's Bush in 30 Seconds ad contest. CBS refuses to air it. Meanwhile, the White House is on the verge of signing into law a deal which Senator John McCain (R-AZ)

2004-01-24T14:34:00.000-08:00

TRUE MAJORITY SPEAKS OUT/EYE-OPENING BUDGET INFO Here's an interesting little animation from True Majority, hosted by Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's, that sheds light on the Bush administration's budgets. It's an eye-opener, and fun to watch. Click here.

2004-01-23T20:34:00.000-08:00

SPIRITUAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS ON JOURNEY TO IRAQ! (Please pass this on to everyone.) JAMES TWYMAN will be leading a group of elders from the major religions of the world, as well as aboriginal and native leaders from the five continents, to Baghdad for an inter- national vigil for peace. Millions of people will participate in small gatherings held in churches and private homes. The event

2004-01-23T10:57:00.000-08:00

"Chemical Industry Given Private Access to EPA; Seeks Approval of Pesticides at Expense of Wildlife. A lawsuit filed last week asserts that the Bush Administration is allowing a special task force from the chemical industry to lobby secretly and illegally inside the Environmental Protection Agency. The task force aims to circumvent current protections for endangered species. If successful, it

2004-01-22T11:07:00.000-08:00

UPDATE ON CHILDREN'S CENTER IN BAGHDAD: The Beloved Community, James Twyman's spiritual organization, recently helped establish a center for homeless children in Baghdad. Donna Mulhearn runs the center and periodically sends these very moving updates. YOU HAVE TO READ THIS ONE! From Donna: "The "GANG" is a motley crew of about ten dishevelled young 'men' in their early 20s. They live on

2004-01-21T16:55:00.000-08:00

"White House Seeks to Control What Public Learns About Health, Environmental Emergencies. How and what Americans are told about public health emergencies would be controlled by the White House, not by the agencies with the medical or scientific expertise to handle these crises, under a new plan proposed by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposal would strip authority from federal

2004-01-20T18:47:00.000-08:00

Support Dennis Kucinich and support a man who stands for greatness, who embraces the ideas and beliefs of the great men who went before him, men like Martin Luther King Jr., and Mahatma Gandhi. On October 13, 2003, Dennis Kucinich was awarded the Gandhi Peace Award for his efforts in working towards peace. Now we have the chance to have a truly great man as president of our great nation. Here

2004-01-19T15:53:00.000-08:00

"Non-violence is absolute commitment to the way of love. Love is not emotional bash; it is not empty sentimentalism. it is the active outpouring of one's whole being into the being of another." Martin Luther King Jr. - 1957 Today is a day to reflect on the greatness of a man who changed our world for the better through his courage, and strength in the Civil Rights Movement. Today is a day to

2004-01-15T15:22:00.000-08:00

Welcome to the Peace Journal. This journal will bring updates to happenings in the peace community, and will be dedicated to bringing peace into our communities, and into our world.