The Walpole Peace and justice Group is holding a vigil on Saturday, August 4, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the corner of Main St. and West St. in Walpole to speak out for funding our communities and reducing military spending and for ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We call for cutting military spending and instead keep funding our nation’s social programs, like housing, education, Medicare, and Medicaid, that are so critical to people. We support the Fund Our Communities / Reduce Military Spending 25% Campaign as well as the People’s Budget. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Friday, May 25, 2012
Who Watches the Watchers? The Threat to Privacy in the United States
The Walpole Peace and Justice Group is sponsoring a talk on June 5, 2012 at 7:30 PM at the Walpole Public Library by Kade Crockford on ‘Who Watches the Watchers? The Threat to Privacy in the United States.’ The closing decades of the 20th century brought something new: the potential for mass surveillance made possible by the evolution of computer technology. Since 9/11, the government has dramatically expanded its powers of surveillance on all people, not just those suspected of wrongdoing. Our international phone calls, our emails, our financial records, our travel itineraries, and our images captured on digital cameras now swell a mountain of data that is being collected in the name of mining for suspicious patterns and associations.
But while the government has gained more and more power to watch us, it has largely kept us in the dark about what it is doing, building a new architecture of domestic surveillance, about which we know very little. Kade will speak about the growing threat to our privacy and liberty posed by the militarization of the police, developments in surveillance technology without attendant legal reforms, and the prosecutorial and legislative attacks on the Bill of Rights.
Kade Crockford is Principle Investigator and Manager of the Technology and Liberty Project at the ACLU of Massachusetts. Her work at the ACLU includes mobilizing an integrated advocacy team comprised of litigators, lobbyists, educators and field organizers to develop and implement strategies for fighting the growing surveillance state in Massachusetts and nationwide. Kade developed and maintains the website privacysos.org, and has spoken out on privacy issues on local and national media outlets, including CBS radio, Fox News, and WBUR.
The talk will be in the Community Room at the Walpole Public Library, 143 School Street, Walpole, MA. Refreshments will be served.
But while the government has gained more and more power to watch us, it has largely kept us in the dark about what it is doing, building a new architecture of domestic surveillance, about which we know very little. Kade will speak about the growing threat to our privacy and liberty posed by the militarization of the police, developments in surveillance technology without attendant legal reforms, and the prosecutorial and legislative attacks on the Bill of Rights.
Kade Crockford is Principle Investigator and Manager of the Technology and Liberty Project at the ACLU of Massachusetts. Her work at the ACLU includes mobilizing an integrated advocacy team comprised of litigators, lobbyists, educators and field organizers to develop and implement strategies for fighting the growing surveillance state in Massachusetts and nationwide. Kade developed and maintains the website privacysos.org, and has spoken out on privacy issues on local and national media outlets, including CBS radio, Fox News, and WBUR.
The talk will be in the Community Room at the Walpole Public Library, 143 School Street, Walpole, MA. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, May 02, 2012
Walpole Peace and Justice Group Peace Vigil, Saturday, May 5, 2012, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
The Walpole Peace and justice Group is holding a vigil on Saturday, May 5, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the corner of Main St. and West St. in Walpole to speak out for funding our communities and reducing military spending and for ending the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
On March 29, 2012 the House passed a budget that slashes domestic spending while increasing the military budget. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We call for cutting military spending and instead keep funding our nation’s social programs, like housing, education, Medicare, and Medicaid, that are so critical to people. We support the Fund Our Communities / Reduce Military Spending 25% Campaign as well as the People’s Budget. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Also tonight, Wednesday, the Peace and Justice for Palestine (PfP), West of Boston, Pax Christi, and MetroWest are sponsoring a showing of the film The Iron Wall about the conflict in the Mideast between Israel and Palestine. The showing is at the Natick Library, lower hall, 14 East Central Street, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 6:45 PM. The film will be followed by a discussion, facilitated by Claire Schaeffer-Duffy from the Catholic Worker House in Worcester. Claire is a journalist who has visited Palestine several times to work with the Palestinian and Israeli people.
On March 29, 2012 the House passed a budget that slashes domestic spending while increasing the military budget. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We call for cutting military spending and instead keep funding our nation’s social programs, like housing, education, Medicare, and Medicaid, that are so critical to people. We support the Fund Our Communities / Reduce Military Spending 25% Campaign as well as the People’s Budget. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Also tonight, Wednesday, the Peace and Justice for Palestine (PfP), West of Boston, Pax Christi, and MetroWest are sponsoring a showing of the film The Iron Wall about the conflict in the Mideast between Israel and Palestine. The showing is at the Natick Library, lower hall, 14 East Central Street, Wednesday, May 2, 2012, at 6:45 PM. The film will be followed by a discussion, facilitated by Claire Schaeffer-Duffy from the Catholic Worker House in Worcester. Claire is a journalist who has visited Palestine several times to work with the Palestinian and Israeli people.
Thursday, November 03, 2011
Peace Vigil, Saturday, November 5, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
We are holding a vigil this coming Saturday to speak out for economic justice and against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vigil will be held on Saturday, November 5, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the corner of Main St. and West St. across from the Walpole Coop Bank.
Any deals to solve the “debt crisis” in Congress must preserve the social programs that are essential to so many people in these difficult economic times. We urge our political leaders to look for other cuts and revenue sources instead of cutting social programs. For example, cutting the military budget and increasing taxes on those who can well afford it. Corporate loop holes should be closed and the Bush tax cuts left to expire. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Any deals to solve the “debt crisis” in Congress must preserve the social programs that are essential to so many people in these difficult economic times. We urge our political leaders to look for other cuts and revenue sources instead of cutting social programs. For example, cutting the military budget and increasing taxes on those who can well afford it. Corporate loop holes should be closed and the Bush tax cuts left to expire. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Peace and Justice Group serving dinner at Breaking Bread, Monday, Nov 7
“Breaking Bread”, a community meal program in Walpole, is sponsored by Walpole Families of Faith, an ecumenical group comprised of members from six local churches. The weekly meal is open to all, served every Monday night between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at United Church, 30 Common St., next to the Post Office.
Many community groups help put on these meals and the Walpole Peace and Justice Group has volunteered to do the job on Monday, November 7. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to join us in this endeavor. Setting up, cooking, serving, cleaning up are the tasks. If you would like to help anytime between ~4 and 7:30PM, please be in touch.
Thanks
Lois C., the Walpole Peace and Justice Group
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Walpole Peace and Justice Group Peace Vigil, Saturday, October 15, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
We are holding a vigil this coming Saturday to speak out for economic justice and against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The vigil will be held on Saturday, October 15, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the corner of Main St. and West St. across from the Walpole Coop Bank.
Any deals to solve the “debt crisis” in Congress must preserve the social programs that are essential to so many people in these difficult economic times. We urge our political leaders to look for other cuts and revenue sources instead of cutting social programs. For example, cutting the military budget and increasing taxes on those who can well afford it. Corporate loop holes should be closed and the Bush tax cuts left to expire. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Any deals to solve the “debt crisis” in Congress must preserve the social programs that are essential to so many people in these difficult economic times. We urge our political leaders to look for other cuts and revenue sources instead of cutting social programs. For example, cutting the military budget and increasing taxes on those who can well afford it. Corporate loop holes should be closed and the Bush tax cuts left to expire. The United States spends almost as much on the military as all the other countries of the world combined. More than half of all US annual discretionary spending goes to the military and war fighting. We also call for an end to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Walpole Peace Group Meeting on Wednesday, Sep. 7 at 7:30 PM; Showing of 'Beyond Belief' on Sunday Sep. 11, 2011 at 7:00 PM
The next meeting of the Walpole Peace and Justice Group is on Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at 7:30 PM at United Church. The public is invited.
The Walpole Peace and Justice Group and United Church in Walpole are sponsoring a showing of the documentary, ‘Beyond Belief’ on September 11, 2011 at the United Church at 7:00 PM. In remembrance of 9/11, the award winning documentary ‘Beyond Belief’ is a about two 9/11 widows from the Boston area. Susan Retik and Patti Quigley are two ordinary soccer moms until tragedy strikes. Rather than turning inwards, grief compels them to reach out to widows in Afghanistan. Over the course of two years, as they cope with loss and struggle to raise their families as single mothers, these women dedicate themselves to empowering Afghan women whose lives have been ravaged by decades of war, poverty, and oppression. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to those of Kabul and back, theirs is a remarkable story, a journey of personal strength and international reconciliation, a testament to the vision that peace can be forged… one woman at a time. There will be a brief discussion following the film. People may park in the parking lot to the right of the church, using the driveway after the Center for Community Counseling and Education, and enter the church by the side door.
The Walpole Peace and Justice Group and United Church in Walpole are sponsoring a showing of the documentary, ‘Beyond Belief’ on September 11, 2011 at the United Church at 7:00 PM. In remembrance of 9/11, the award winning documentary ‘Beyond Belief’ is a about two 9/11 widows from the Boston area. Susan Retik and Patti Quigley are two ordinary soccer moms until tragedy strikes. Rather than turning inwards, grief compels them to reach out to widows in Afghanistan. Over the course of two years, as they cope with loss and struggle to raise their families as single mothers, these women dedicate themselves to empowering Afghan women whose lives have been ravaged by decades of war, poverty, and oppression. From the ruins of the World Trade Center to those of Kabul and back, theirs is a remarkable story, a journey of personal strength and international reconciliation, a testament to the vision that peace can be forged… one woman at a time. There will be a brief discussion following the film. People may park in the parking lot to the right of the church, using the driveway after the Center for Community Counseling and Education, and enter the church by the side door.
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