CONTENTS:
(page down for details on each item)
#1 "End of Rule of Law under Bush Administration",
Rachel Meerepol in Fullerton Tuesday, Feb. 29th
#2 George Shrub in Laguna Beach Wednesday,
March 9th
#3 "Healing Israel/Palestine", Dr. Robby Gordon in
Mission Viejo Friday, March 11th
#4 Arab Perceptions of the War in Irvine Tuesday,
March 15th
#5 Fundraiser for Arrested Demonstrators in
Santa Ana Saturday, March 19th
#6 Amnesty International Mini-Conference at CSUF
Saturday, March 26th
EIGHT WEEKLY ACTIONS
(Arlington West has been suspended.):
#1 Laguna Hills Wednesday 3::30 to 4:30 PM
#2 Orange Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7 p.m.
#3 Costa Mesa Friday evenings 5:00 -7:00 PM)
#4 Laguna Beach Saturdays at 11 AM
#5 Brea Saturdays 11 AM to 3 PM
#6 Anaheim Food not Bombs every Friday and
Saturday 1:00 PM in La Palma Park
#7 San Clemente Food not Bombs every Sunday 3 PM
#8 Huntington Beach Sunday evenings 7-8 PM
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#1 "End of the Rule of Law under Bush Administration",
Rachel Meerepol in Fullerton Tuesday, Feb. 29th
Terrorism, Tyranny and Torture: the Expansion of Executive
Powers and the End of the Rule of Law under the Bush
Administration
Rachel Meerepol, esq., Attorney for the Center for
Constitutional Rights.
3pm Tuesday 29 February 2005
First Floor [Room 101]
Western State University School of Law.
[across the street from California State College, Fullerton
North State College Boulevard
Fullerton, CA
Rachel Meerepol, esq. will be speaking on her work in support
of the Constitutional rights of detainees at Guantanamo. In the
war against terrorism, the Bush Administration has ignored
both domestic and international law, employing torture and
denying liberty without due process to citizens and non-citizens
alike, detaining individuals within the U.S., in Afghanistan,
Guantanamo and Iraq, and in secret facilities around the world.
The Center for Constitutional Rights
Founded in 1966, the Center for Constitutional Rights (CCR)
is a non-profit legal and educational organization dedicated
to protecting and advancing the rights guaranteed by the U.S.
Constitution and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
CCR uses litigation to guarantee the rights of those with
the fewest protections and least access to legal resources,
to train the next generation of constitutional and human rights
attorneys, and to strengthen the broader movement for
progressive social change.
Since September 11, CCR has focused much of its efforts
on the Bush Administration's illegal expansion of executive
powers, by working to guarantee the rights of those detained
without due process or legal protections and challenging the
Administration's use of torture in its "war on terrorism." On
June 28, 2004, the Center for Constitutional Rights won a
landmark Supreme Court ruling in Rasul v. Bush, affirming
the basic rights of those detained in Guantanamo to an
attorney and to challenge their detentions in U.S. courts.
The New York Times hailed the victory as the most important
civil liberties case in 50 years.
Rachel Meeropol
Rachel Meeropol has been a full-time attorney since September
2002 at CCR where she works on executive detentions cases,
including Guantanamo, in addition to prisoners' and immigrants'
rights issues.
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#2 George Shrub in Laguna Beach Wednesday,
March 9th
From: "Jim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Humor and Politics 101
If you're looking for a night of laughs from some
cutting-edge political satire, you need look no further
than songwriter and comedian Dave Lippman, alias
George W. Shrub, CIA, who will be appearing in Laguna
Beach on Wednesday, March 9th, at the Neighborhood
Congregational Church.
George Shrub has been traveling throughout his
globalized domain, sharing his Point of View (the
Right One) so that people won't need their own. He
employs anti-folk songs and interventionary anthems
to explain (and enforce) that the business of America
is none of your business, that unions are never civil,
and that the proper place for himself, like Wal-Mart,
is everywhere.
Lippman , meanwhile, has been trying to keep up
with his shadow, Shrub, touring closely behind him.
He continues to afflict the complacent, occasionally
rhyming in the process. Dave has been known to
take the air out of the windbags of the week, de-distort
history, and rewrite the classics with parody and
thrust. Mr. Lippman is the founder of the International
Federation of Investigative Songwriters, which no one
has joined. He remains one of America's foremost
non-corporate comedians.
On Saturday February 26, political satirist Dave Lippman
will be in Orange County appearing as
"George Shrub: The World's Only Known Singing CIA Agent."
Among Shrub's more popular songs are:
I Hate Wal-Mart - surely a commercial hit.
Teenage Immigrant Welfare Mothers on Drugs -
the ultimate enemy of the week
Hamburger Hill - Downsizing the family's value
PLUS: Bohemian Grove, All My Friends Are
Semi-Famous, Straight White Middle Class Male,
Free At Last...and more
Visit www.davelippman.com to hear songs,
purchase cds, and learn more about Dave Lippman
and George Shrub.
Sponsored by the Laguna Beach Peace Vigil, the show
begins at 7:00 PM The Neighborhood Congregational
Church is located at: 340 St. Ann's Drive Laguna Beach,
CA 92651 At the corner of St. Ann's Drive and Glenneyre
(one block east of PCH) There is free parking in the back.
Suggested donation $5-$15.
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#3 "Healing Israel/Palestine", Dr. Robby Gordon in
Mission Viejo Friday, March 11th
From: "Shirley A. McGovern" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Peace Circle Event at UU Church of South County
Healing Israel/Palestine (A Path to Middle East Peace)
The Unitarian Universalist Church of South County
presents its first Peace Circle program for 2005.
On Friday evening, March 11th, at 7 pm, Dr. Robby Gordon
will discuss how peace, justice and reconciliation for Israel
and Palestine are possible, and how they can be achieved.
He speaks as the organizer for the Irvine Tikkun Community.
Tikkun is a Hebrew word that means to heal, repair or
transform.
Gordon, born in Israel, began his peace activities at age 14.
He came to the United States at 21, and has been active in
peace organizations ever since. He currently co-chairs the
Cousin Club, an organization of Palestinians, Arabs, Jews,
Israelis, and affiliates who are interested in the Middle East.
The public is invited. Bring your friends and neighbors for
this informative talk and the question/answer period afterwards.
During refreshments in the social hall, literature on Tikkun and
books for sale by Rabbi Michael Lerner, founder of the Tikkun
Community, will be available.
A free will donation is encouraged.
25801 Obrero Drive, Suite 9
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 581-0245
Directions: Take Interstate 5 to the Alicia Parkway exit. Go inland
(east) on Alicia. Follow Alicia to Jeronimo Parkway and turn left.
Turn left on Obrero, which is the second stop light. Make an
immediate right into the parking lot. We are located in a small
commercial building right across the street from Unisys
Corporation. The Church is about in the middle of the building.
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#4 Arab Perceptions of the War in Irvine Tuesday,
March 15th
BEHIND THE WAR ON IRAQ: ARAB PERCEPTIONS
Tuesday, March 15, 2005, 7:30 p.m., Irvine, CA
Mike Ladah,
An author, university teacher, lecturer, oil company
executive, philanthropist and Palestinian refugee
will speak on
+ Arab Thinking
+ Background: Political geography and economy
of the Arab Middle East
+ The Oil Ambition: World's largest economies
and their oil consumption
+ US Oil Consumption Forecast
+ World Oil Consumption Forecast
+ World Oil Reserves - Who has the oil?
+ Oil Depletion Forecasts
+ US and International Oil Policy: Confused or
purposely confusing?
+ Why do the Arabs hate us - or do they?
+ Question and answer session
Free and open to the public!
Location: Irvine Ranch Water District Headquarters
15600 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine, Calif. 92618
Between the 5 and the 405 at Waterworks Way
Sponsored by the Cousins Club of Orange County
An organization of American Jews, Palestinians, and
others interested in
Israeli - Palestinian peace.
www.cousinscluboc.org PO Box 5891, Orange CA 92813
For more information call, Richard Herman, 949-642-5767 or
Dr. Robert Gordon, 949-733-0607
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#5 Fundraiser for Arrested Demonstrators in
Santa Ana Saturday, March 19th
From: Daryl Vaughn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
DEFEND OUR CIVIL LIBERTIES!
So join us, Saturday, March 19 at 7:00pm for an
evening of Music and discussion at the:
Centro Cultural de Mexico
2100 N. Main Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701
On November 6, 2004, 4 demonstrators were arrested,
and accused of crimes they did not commit! Help us
defend our right to free speech! We are raising funds
for the defense of Ian Zacher and Daryl Vaughn.
Please join us!
Special guest musician, Mike Barnett, speakers will
include defense attorney, Bill Paparian, Josh Cannole,
victim of the F.B.I. as well as Ian and Daryl who will
be sharing their experiences with us.
Please donate what you can.
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#6 Amnesty International Mini-Conference at CSUF
Saturday, March 26th
The 4th Annual Amnesty Mini-Conference is on March 26th
from 9am-6pm at the California State University Fullerton
campus.
There will be a continental breakfast at 9am and the
admission is FREE! The directions are at the end of this
email. If you need flyers please contact the office at
310.815.0450 or email Kris [EMAIL PROTECTED] or
Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] and we will email you
one. There will be various workshops and speakers.
Some of the workshops include:
Women's Campaign
Death Penalty
Group Health, Recruitment and Retention
Refugees
War on Terror
AIDS and Human Rights
Corporate Actions Network
Introduction to Amnesty
Sudan Crisis
Torture
Racial Profiling
Human Trafficking
Directions:
Cal State Fullerton is located west of the Orange (57)
Freeway in Fullerton. The university is bordered by Nutwood
Ave. to the south, State College Boulevard to the west,
Yorba Linda Boulevard to the north, and the 57 Freeway
to the east.
Coming from either the south or the north on the 57
Freeway, exit at Nutwood Avenue. Go west on Nutwood.
Turn right at the main campus entrance at Commonwealth
Ave. Follow E. Campus Drive to Parking Lot F.
The registration desk will be outside University Hall
Room 252 at the south end of the building on the 2nd floor.
Thanks,
Kris and Harmon
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EIGHT WEEKLY ACTIONS FOR PEACE ARE STILL
GOING ON. (Last I heard) SEE BELOW.
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#1 Every Wednesday 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Laguna Woods:
Women are invited to dress in black and to join in
"A Silent Vigil for All Victims of War" every Wednesday
from 3:30pm to 4:30pm, at the corner of El Toro Rd
and Paseo De Valencia, Laguna Hills.
-mail us at: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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#2 Orange Wednesday Evenings 5:30-7 p.m.
Dear Code Pink Activists and Interested Others,
Just because the election is over, doesn't mean
that our work is done. Please consider joining us
each Weds. evening from 5:30-7 pm at the Traffic Circle
in Old Towne Orange as we protest the war and
killing in Iraq. We will continue to be there each
week for the forseeable future. Bring an anti-war
sign and wear pink!
for more info contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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#3 Every Friday Evening in Costa Mesa
See you in at Bristol & Anton standing up for
JUSTICE and PEACE!
Every Friday evening 5:00-7:00
Corner of Bristol and Anton
Costa Mesa, CA, Across from the So. Coast Plaza
Protest Atrocities in Fallujah!
Demand aid for the poor and homeless!
End colonial occupation in Iraq, Haiti, Palestine
and other countries of the third world!
Stop the wars on Iraq and Aghanistan!
Stop the slaughter of innocent people!
Bring the Troops Home Now!
Contacts:
Orange County Veterans for Peace
Mike Mang, Coalition against Unnecessary Wars! (949) 675-5208
Chuck Anderson, Peace and Freedom Party of Orange County (714) 956-5037
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#4 EVERY SATURDAY:
PEACE DEMO AT LAGUNA BEACH
Please try to join us in this time of crisis.
Thanks, Jeanie Bernstein
Ongoing weekly - Saturday from 11:00 AM to
1:00 PM, Laguna Beach Vigil for Peace in the Middle
East and through out the World. Main Beach, Pacific
Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue. There are signs
at the vigil, or bring your own message opposing the
"War against Terrorism", and demanding nonviolent
solutions to conflict. For more information
call 949-499-3190
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#5 Brea Saturdays 11 AM to 3 PM
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
We're at it again this Saturday from 11-3 and every Saturday
'til we cover Imperial from OC to LA!! There was a good sized
gathering at Brea Blvd. and Imperial Hwy. Saturday. so come
on out to Imperial Hwy. near you and start another of the many
corners that will eventually streatch from OC to LA. or u can
come join us in Brea where, when our numbers get higher,
we'll be spreading out from there. many have asked what are
we protesting? I say bring a sign that says what ever it is that
you want to express or just bring yourself and stand with us
in solidarity. My sign said "no war in iran and syria". Hope to
see you on the streets this Saturday from 11-3.
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#6 Anaheim Food not Bombs every Friday and
Saturday 1:00 PM in La Palma Park
ANAHEIM FOOD NOT BOMBS
Wage peace and protest the war and it's effect on our
economy by coming to Anaheim to help serve food and
break bread with fellow peace lovers! Food Not Bombs
Anaheim feeds at La Palma Park every Friday and
Saturday @ 1:00 pm. Feel free to contact Annaliesa
@ 714) 526-3576 or by email @ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
for more information.
Can't come down to help in person? We are in desperate
need of toiletries, clothes and eco-friendly
cleaning/sanitizing products. If anyone has access to
a photocopiers/xerox machines and would like to help
us maintain our flyer/handout collection please do so,
all help is greatly appreciated. Contact Annaliesa for
more information.
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#7 San Clemente Food not Bombs every Sunday,
3 PM
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello, I'm with the San Clemente Food Not Bombs. Just
wanted to let you know we give out free food and anti-war
literature every Sunday @ 3 PM @ Max Berg Plaza in
San Clemente as a way of protesting war and spending on
military rather than domestic issues.
Thanks, Hector.
(949) 366-5470
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#8 Every Sunday evening in Huntington Beach:
"Peace vigil every Sunday night at the foot of the
Huntington Beach Pier, 7-8 pm
We are a small group of people who believe in
non-violence both physically and in our thoughts.
We stand at the pier with a sign that says:"Visualize
World Peace. It's up to you". We want people to
start believing that it is possible to have a world at
peace, even if it's hard for most people to even
imagine it. We will discuss peace and non-violence
in a spirit of dignity and respect with anyone who
is rational and smile quietly at those who aren't.
With all the violence in our world, we seek to
encourage people to look at the alternative - to seek
peace in their hearts and in our world.
Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED] "
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