Vol 38 No 6, 2020: Philippine Human Rights Act
December 21, 2020
This article originally appeared on page four in the print version of Women Against Military Madness Newsletter Vol 39, No 1, 2021.
WAMM 2021 Calendar
Please note that WAMM’s provision of information on other groups’ events is not meant to convey or endorse any action contrary to public policy that would be inconsistent with exempt purposes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c) (3), i.e., charitable purposes.
Ongoing Peace/ Justice Vigils
Vigil to End War
Wear masks and practice social distancing! Every Wednesday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Lake Street/ Marshall Avenue Bridge. Signs available on St. Paul side. Brief circle up for announcements after the vigil on St. Paul side. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Vigil to End the Occupation of Palestine
Wear masks and practice social distancing! Every Friday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., corner of Summit Avenue and Snelling Avenue, St. Paul. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Peace Vigil
Wear masks and practice social distancing! Every Tuesday, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the east side of the Franklin Avenue Bridge, Minneapolis. Sponsored by: Prospect Hill Neighbors for Peace. FFI: 612-379-7398.
Grandmothers for Peace Vigil
Wear masks and practice social distancing! Every Wednesday, 4:45 to 5:45 p.m. 50th Street and Halifax (1 block west of France), Edina. FFI: Call Marian Wright 612-927-7607.
Immigrant Solidarity Vigils
Every Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. Wear masks and practice social distancing! Stand up for justice, say NO to family separation, deportation. Gather weekly with signs (bring your own or use one provided) at ICE entrance closest to Fort Snelling light rail station. Vigil on Minnehaha Ave., Minneapolis by the sign at the driveway entrance to ICE. Rain or shine. (If using GPS – 6000 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis). FFI: Call Pepper 612-701-6963
Second Tuesday of every month, 7:30 a.m. Wear masks and practice social distancing! Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM) gathers in solidarity with immigrants and refugees to achieve justice and stand up to systems of oppression. Vigil outside the Bishop Whipple Building, 1 Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, St. Paul. FFI: Facebook: Interfaith Coalition on Immigration (ICOM).
Board Meeting
Third Tuesday of every month via Zoom, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Book Club
Times/dates pending. FFI: 612-827-5364.
End Domestic Militarism
Every other Friday via Zoom, 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
End Military Madness Against the Earth
Time/dates pending. FFI: 612-827-5364.
End War
First Monday of every month via Zoom, 6:00 p.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Middle East
Second Monday of every month via Zoom, 10:00 a.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
St. Joan of Arc/ WAMM Peacemakers
Fourth Tuesday of every month via Zoom, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. FFI: Call Barbara 612-722-4444 or Bill 612-926-8459.
Solidarity Committee on the Americas (SCOTA)
Every Thursday via Zoom, 1:00 p.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Tackling Torture at the Top (T3)
Second Wednesday of every month via Zoom, 10:00 a.m. FFI: 612-827-5364.
Ongoing Events
Grandmothers for Peace
First Wednesday of every month, 12:45 p.m via Zoom. Justice issue programs for understanding our role in changing systems. FFI: 701-260-7566.
Middle East Peace Now
Usually second or third Saturday. Program 10:00 a.m. Location varies. FFI: Visit mepn.org.
WAMM Second Monday at the Movies
During the pandemic, we are no longer screening movies. However, the Movie Committee is posting links to important movies available on line. Check WAMM’s Calendar and Facebook page for details. FFI 612-827-5364.
Special Events
Saturday, February 27, 10:00 a.m., “How Global Struggle Can Address War, Climate Change, and Pandemics: The View from Palestine.”
Dr. Mazin Qumsiyeh via Zoom from Bethlehem University. Co-sponsored by WAMM’s Middle East Committee and Middle East Peace Now (MEPN). Please register for live Zoom forum at MEPN.org.
Access Zoom events through the Women Against Military Madness Calendar at womenagainstmilitarymadness.org and Women Against Military Madness Facebook. All events on CST zone.
Announcements
Join End Military Madness Against the Earth (EMMAE). A new WAMM Committee is forming and seeking new members. Committee will focus on environmental destruction, racist policies, and the climate crisis caused by war, military bases, arms manufacture, and resource extraction including fossil fuel. FFI: WAMM office at 612-827-5364.
The First 100 Days: “Money for Human Needs Not War!” Campaign will send a message each day on Facebook and Instagram during Biden’s first 100 days in office. Please like and share these posts! Sponsored by WAMM End War Committee
Certified Fair Trade Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Palestine. A delicate, full-bodied olive oil with a sweet, smooth taste; peppery finish. 750 ml bottle olive oil $20 from Zatoun, a registered non-profit. All sale proceeds go to projects serving Palestinian youth education, planting olive trees in Palestine, promoting awareness of Palestine. Available at WAMM office. Call first: 612-827-5364.
Please contact the WAMM office at 612-827-5364.
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