[WPC] Washington Peace Center Activist Alert: June 5 - June 11, 2007

[Washington Peace Center]

Greetings friends,

The Swarm on Congress continues and our friend Adam Kokesh with Iraq Veterans Against the War has been in the news regarding the U.S. Marines' attempt to silence him. 

The Activist Alert has been updated for the week of May 29th - June 4th, 2007! Please check our web site: http://www.washingtonpeacecenter.org/thisweek.htm

Our next board meeting, which is open to all dues-paying members, will be tomorrow, Wednesday at 7 PM. We are located at 1233 12th Street, NW in the basement.

Please note some exciting events I have highlighted below. Thank you to everyone for all that you do for peace and justice! Also, we will be having fundraiser Thursday, June 21st at Madam's Organ -- so mark your calendars.

Peace,
Pete Perry & Julie Bowes
Coordinator & Super-Intern
Washington Peace Center 

Please note:

** Peace Center series on Cost of War: "Gaza Strip"
7 PM, Wednesday, June 13th
Foundry United Methodist Church, 1500 16th Street (16th and P), NW
The first film and discussion as part of the Washington Peace Center's summer film series "The Cost of War." This will be a regular series, every Wednesday. The discussion period following the film will feature one or two "experts"/activists on the issue material, and will last about 40-50 minutes. "GAZA STRIP (map with filming locations) was filmed during the first four months of 2001. Requested donation: $5. For more information: Pete, 202-234-2000 

** Fundraiser for DC Books to Prisons
2 - 6 PM, Sunday, June 17th
3632 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
The greatest BBQ Fundraiser EVER!!! Complete with a pie-eating contest!!!From 2-6pm Bring a dictionary for a surprise gift! Tell your friends, and bring some $$$ to help us pay for postage for sending books to prisons. For more information: Andrew, willisa at gmail.com 

** THE COST OF PRIVILEGE: A Panel discussion about White Supremacy
4 PM, Sunday, June 24th
Busboys and Poets, 14th and V Streets, NW
Please distribute widely. Please come to this most important book discussion and bring your friends and family. The book discussion is part the A.C.T.O. R. series at Busboys and Poets. THE COST OF PRIVILEGE: A Panel discussion about White Supremacy and how it continues to undermine progressive social movements in the U.S. with Chip Smith, author of "The Cost of Privilege" Where: Busboys and Poets 2021 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C. two blocks from the Cardozo/U Street Metro. When: June 24th, 4-6 pm. Free! For more information: Jane English, (202) 488-4375 
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Washington Peace Center
P.O. Box 50032
Washington DC 20091-0032
wpc at igc.org / 202-234-2000
http://washingtonpeacecenter.org