(http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=O2JgY7LOhRmIAlu/IQKvkvJLyh07yrKa)
Save the Date: UFPJ Member Group Meeting "Occupy Peace Summit" Feb 24-27th
in Philadelphia, PA
We are writing to invite your organization to participate in Occupy Peace,
a weekend of planning, sharing and training, February 24-27 in
Philadelphia, PA. It has been a little over three years since United for
Peace and
Justice (UFPJ) had a national strategy meeting. The financial crisis that
hit this country hit UFPJ too, and we have worked hard to maintain this
important network and respond to the tremendous political changes taking
place.
An international financial crisis, a right wing response and a global
popular uprising have ushered in a new popular politic. The Arab Spring,
Wisconsin Wave and the Occupy Movement have created new openings and
strategies.
Now, U.S. troops have finally left Iraq and the bloated military budget
is at last on the table
But our work is not done. Military operations in Iraq have been replaced
by a corporate occupation. The President signed the 2012National Defense
Authorization Act, which sanctions indefinite detention of suspected enemies
of the state and brings our nation one step closer to legally disappearing
its own citizens. US military actions continue around the globe, and new
nuclear weapons systems are on the drawing board. Millions of people are still
facing foreclosure, homelessness, and unemployment; student debt is rising
and climate justice has not been won. In the new political climate we
look forward to an exciting decade and a very important year for organizing
to turn these things around!
UFPJ is committed, as ever, to building a strong network to take action
for justice and peace. There are key events ahead this year – Global Days of
Action Against Militarism in April, May 1 Protests and Strikes, the G8 and
NATO Summits in Chicago in May, the political conventions this summer, and
a movement to occupy everywhere that is a growing powerful force for
cultural change!
We encourage your group to be a part of this exciting conversation and
planning process for 2012. Mark your calendar now and start planning to send a
delegation of 2-3 people to Philadelphia -- more information to come about
housing and other logistics. We are asking for a donation of $50 per
person to cover food and materials.
Occupy Peace Strategy Summit
· Fri. Feb 24: Registration and a meet and greet at ARCH Church
· Sat. Feb 25: Working Sessions begin at 9:30 on, AFSC Center
(NEED specific name and address)
· Sun. Feb 26: Working Session begin at 9:30 – 4:00, AFSC Center
· Sun evening/ Mon Morning: Training Sessions TBD
For more information contact: Michael McPhearson at:
_michael@unitedforpeace.org_ (mailto:mich...@unitedforpeace.org)
Or email: _OccupyPeaceSummit@unitedforpeace.org_
(mailto:occupypeacesum...@unitedforpeace.org)
National Immigrant Solidarity Network, Peace NO War Network and Action LA
Network are the PROUD Member and Coordinating Committee of UFPJ encourages
you to come to attend this important activist meeting of the year!
Lee Siu Hin
National Coordinator
National Immigrant Solidarity Network _http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/)
Action LA Network _http://www.ActionLA.org_ (http://www.actionla.org/)
Peace NO War Network _http://www.PeaceNOWar.net_
(http://www.peacenowar.net/)
Activist Video Service _http://www.ActivistVideo.org_
(http://www.activistvideo.org/)
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National Immigrant Solidarity Network
No Immigrant Bashing! Support Immigrant Rights!
webpage: _http://www.ImmigrantSolidarity.org_
(http://www.immigrantsolidarity.org/)
e-mail: _info@ImmigrantSolidarity.org_
(mailto:in...@immigrantsolidarity.org)
New York: (212)330-8172
Los Angeles: (213)403-0131
Washington D.C.: (202)595-8990
Chicago: (773)942-2268
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to: isn-subscr...@lists.riseup.net
Please consider making a donation to the important work of National
Immigrant Solidarity Network
Send check pay to:
National Immigrant Solidarity Network/AFGJ
National Immigrant Solidarity Network
P.O. Box 751
South Pasadena, CA 91031-0751
(All donations are tax deductible)
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