Saturday, December 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Campbell United Methodist Church,1675 Winchester Blvd. (south of Hamilton), Campbell
Local peace and social justice organizations sell crafts, clothing, and a variety of other gifts for the holidays season, including possible alternatives to war toys. Members and the public can buy noncommercial, alternative, superior gifts at excellent prices. Where Third World products are involved, there is a direct benefit to those craftspeople.
Musical groups and other multicultural entertainers perform throughout the day. Children can participate in activities especially organized for them, while parents shop. There is a table with delicious desserts for sale. A low-cost lunch and beverages are available.
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by Phil Pflager
Saturday, November 7, 2009
A very successful and inspiring event was held at the San Jose Peace and Justice Center when Veterans for Peace (VFP) Chapter 101 and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center hosted two Iraq veterans,
Josh Stieber and
Conor Curran who have been traveling around the country on foot and bicycle with a message of love and peace. Their project is described on their web site,
Contagious Love Experiment.
The San Jose Mercury News published on Nov. 10 a strong opinion piece by former member of the Afghan parliament Malalai Joya, who spoke recently at San Jose State (sponsored by Culture and Conflict Forum and the Peace & Justice Center). Read her piece, titled "US is doing no good in Afghanistan" here.
President Obama is weighing a decision on General McChrystal’s request to escalate militarily in Afghanistan by sending 40,000 more troops. Some Members of Congress have spoken out, but more have not. Some are saying that they want to wait and see what the President announces. But now is the time to have influence on the President’s decision, not afterwards when it is a done deal. That’s why we need Members of Congress to take a stand against escalation now.
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