Jan. 14-16: Highlighting Dr. King's Anti-war Message
The anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday is this coming weekend, providing an excellent opportunity to highlight the links – as King himself did – between the quest for peace around the world and the struggles for racial and economic justice here at home. United for Peace and Justice has created some resources to help with this work: 1) Two antiwar posters that feature an image of Dr. King. These 8 1/2" x 11" images, created in Microsoft Word, can be easily enlarged on a photocopy machine to 11" x 17" – or larger. 2) A peace and justice leaflet featuring excerpts from Dr. King's powerful 1967 antiwar speech at Riverside Church, with space for you to add your organization's contact information. Download the leaflet using Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download a living wage campaign resource kit for use in this weekend's activities here.
1/10: Stop the CLEAR Act from Becoming Law ! Write Your Senators Now!
The Senate is poised to take up immigration legislation early on this year. The only way the CLEAR Act will be kept out of any final immigration reform package negotiated between the House and Senate is if we mobilize! >> Read More
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Does the thought of watching President Bush give the State of the Union address (scheduled for January 31) leave you feeling a bit depressed? We have the solution: throw a house party to support UFPJ and your local peace and justice group. And have fun! To support your efforts in hosting a house party, we have prepared a "Parties for Peace & Justice" kit, with instructions and a timeline for throwing a house party, a sample invitation, RSVP form and other support materials. We will soon be posting ideas for games and talking points to use for Bush's State of the Union Address, including a "Track the Lies" tally sheet. Visit the merchandise section of our website today to order stickers, posters, yard signs, and other party favors!
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| Let's make 2006 the year that all the troops come home from Iraq and this war ends. Congress can play an active role in making that happen. The winter recess provides us with a great opportunity to take our message for an end to the war directly to those elected to represent us. We urge you to organize a delegation and request an appointment; there is still time. The House will be on recess until Jan. 31, 2006. The Senate will be on recess until Jan. 18, 2006. If you aren't able to get an appointment scheduled immediately, don't stop trying! Also, find alternative ways to question your Congressperson -- at public meetings and appearances, in letters to the editor or opinion pieces, and through public protests at their offices.
No on Alito!
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