As our dear and beloved hero Daniel Berrigan said, "Our apologies, good
friends, for the fracture of good order .... " upon the burning of draft
files by the Catonsville Nine. We do nothing so noble or courageous, yet
we have been turning our “Weekly Update” announcements into daily
announcements because – the time is now, things are happening fast, and
this is not a practice run.
So we urge you to use good self-care, deep slow breathing, and whatever
helps you deal with the terrible acts and threatening horizons of the
Trump administration, and to come out when you can, publicize the events
and campaigns as you can, and know that we are all in this together.
As Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr said, “I believe that unarmed truth and
unconditional love will have the final word in reality. That is why right,
temporarily defeated, is stronger than evil triumphant.”
Please join us this Sunday, 1/29, 1pm in Niagara Square for “Water is Life
Walk on Buffalo” (continues on to the Water at Canalside).
Peace/Salam/Shalom/Shanti! Nya weh/Asanti/Gracias/Tashakor/Thanks!!
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SUNDAY, Jan 29, WATER IS LIFE WALK on Buffalo; 1pm start in Niagara Square
On Jan. 24, President Trump signed executive orders advancing major oil
pipeline projects (Dakota Access Pipeline, Keystone Pipeline). We oppose
the construction of oil pipelines, which intrude on tribal lands, put all
lands and waters at risk for serious contamination and pollution, and pose
health and safety hazards for people living in the vicinity.
We walk to raise WNY awareness of these pipeline projects and sent a
statement to elected officials that opposition to these projects is
strong. We stand in solidarity with indigenous peoples whose lands are
targeted for pipeline construction and come together to support them and
learn from them. This is a first step to further organization and
mobilization against pipeline projects right here in WNY.
Cohosts include Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors; Buffalo
Solidarity with Standing Rock; Indigenous Women's Initiatives; Burning
Books; and more!!
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CAMPAIGNS:
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Join the PeaceAction NYS campaign at No Fear, No Hate, No Nukes.
You can sign on individually or sign up your organization. We’ll be
organizing congressional visits during the week of February 20; more info
as it becomes available. Meanwhile please sign on!
*
Join with us to urge Senators – especially Sens. Schumer and Gillibrand -
absolutely everything in their power to block the terrible cabinet picks
that have been and are being selected! The epitome of foxes proposed to
guard chicken house! Our visit to Sen Schumer’s officer yesterday
initiated by Moveon.org, generated the info that we should send snail mail
and sign petitions!
Info re Cabinet and Other Proposed Officials:
The proposed cabinet of P-E Trump is the embodiment of the foxes in charge
of the various chicken coops. Please go to petitions.moveon.org where you
can find (and even create) the petitions needed. Or call or contact Sens.
Schumer and Gillibrand (202-224-3121) to voice your opposition.
*Rex Tillerson:APPROVED by committee!! inappropriate as Secretary of
State as he, as former Chair & CEO of Exxon-Mobile, has had substantial
business dealings with Russia
and lobbied for ending sanctions to enable a proposed contract between
Exxon-Moblie and Russia - egregious conflicts of interest.
*Lt. Gen. Michael Flynn: outrageous as National Security Advisor as his
Islamophobic remarks include claiming sharia law is spreading in this
country (when it isn’t) and his having been a paid lobbyist for the
Turkish Government shows his mercenary attitude toward national security.
*Mike Pompeo: JUST APPROVED!!! One of the most partisan to ever head the
CIA, Mike Pompeo has denounced President Obama’s closing of black-site
prisons, advocated for bulk retention of calling records (ie spying on
entire populace without probable cause), and denounced adherence to the
rules of the Army Field Manual in interrogations.
*Sen. Jeff Sessions: inappropriate as Atty Gen as he has a history of racism,
AND recently couldn’t affirm that irreligious persons may be just as correct
as others in assessing law.
*Steve Mnuchin: inappropriate as Treasury Secretary
as he has made millions on leaving the bank he directed that undertook
rampant
foreclosures on homeowners on trivial excuses.
*Scott Pruitt: inappropriate for leading the Environmental Protection Agency
as he is (outrageously) a climate change denier (!!) and has sued the
EPA 11 yes eleven times.
*Betsy Devos: inappropriate as Education Secretary as she doesn’t support
public education and does support guns in schools!!
*Ben Carson: inappropriate to lead Housing and Urban Development as his only
experience in this area is having grown up in public housing.
*and more …..
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ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE TASKFORCE, events, and campaigns
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Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors! URGENT
Trump just approved the Dakota Access Pipeline and Keystone pipelines!!
Emergency!!
See Water is Life Walk on Buffalo, first event listed above, 1/29, 1pm
start Niagara Square.
Weekly meeting Tuesdays, 6:30pm. Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St.,
Buffalo. Alternate
weeks (i.e., January 24) the group focuses on No Pipelines (re NAPL,
Enbridge). Part of Nekanesakt; Friends of the Indigenous People, a
coalition.
You can donate through the Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors
Group. Warm winter clothes especially outer garments can be brought to
Burning Books, 420 Connecticut St., Buffalo. Money can be donated on-line
through Riverside-Salem UCC/DC (http://riversidesalem.org/ . (Specify
“Standing
Rock.”) and/or make check contributions for Standing Rock Water Protectors
(with “Standing Rock” on the memo line of your check) Payable to: Riverside-
Salem UCC/DC (write “Standing Rock” on the memo line of your check)
3449 West River Road Grand Island, NY 14072
*
“Gas is a Problem, Not a Solution” video shown by Sierra Club Writers’
Group at their Meeting Thursday, Jan 26, 6-7:30pm, Crane Library, 633
Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222
*
Environmental Justice Taskforce Meeting Thursday, Feb 2 (Ground Hog Day),
6pm, Crane Library, 633 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo NY 14222
* Northern Access Pipeline
Tell Gov. Cuomo! NO NORTHERN ACCESS 2016 PIPELINE
Click here to see what you can do:
https://niagarasierraclub.com/issues/northern-access-pipeline/
*
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RESIST MILITARISM! TASKFORCE
2nd and 4th Thurs of month, i.e., includes this Thurday, Jan 26: Resist
Militarism! Anti-Weaponized-Drone Vigil at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station,
3:30-4:30pm. Call Russell, 570-5200 for carpooling.
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RACIAL JUSTICE TASKFORCE
Cariol Horne Whistleblowers’ Fund This fund, created by the WNYPC, was
created
a to support police officers who face reprisals from their department for
choosing to strictly uphold their oath to protect and serve the community.
The fund is named for Cariol Horne, former police officer, who faced
reprisals
when she saved the life of a citizen who was being subjected to excessive
force on her duty. She was fired just prior to earning her 20-year pension.
The goal of the fund is to encourage good police officers to follow their
moral
conscience if and when it conflicts with the infamous blue wall of silence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_wall_of_silence). The firs day $565 was
raised. Please go to
https://www.gofundme.com/cariol-horne-whistleblower-fund to contribute.
Many Thanks!!
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* Buffalo 25 IMPORTANT UPDATE!
No more calls to the U.S. Attorney’s office are wanted at this time. Thank
you.
Please send contributions for the Buffalo 25 and their families Payable to
Trinity Episcopal Church (with #Buffalo25 on the memo line of your check)
Trinity Episcopal Church 371 Delaware Ave. Buffalo, NY 14202.
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SAVE THE DATE: WNYPC Quarterly Membership Meeting and Potluck, Saturday,
Feb 18, 2-4pm, WNYPC/NRC Building, 1272 Delaware Ave, Buffalo NY 14209.
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Upcoming Allies’ Events
(To submit items for consideration, please email to
weeklynews@wnypeace.org. )
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Amber Canavan, Animal Rights Activist Fois gras, animal liberation and jail
Syracuse activist Amber Canavan on her experiences rescuing two ducks from
an upstate New York foie gras facility, documenting, publicizing the action
and paying the price. Thursday January 26, 7pm. Burning Books, 420
Connecticut
St., Buffalo.
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REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS IN TRUMP'S AMERICA
Thursday, January 26 from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Please join us for a conversation about the threats to women's healthcare
under the Trump administration. Learn about the critical need for New York
to update its abortion law. Preview the NYCLU's forthcoming report on
abortion care in New York and hear a personal account about the perils of
our antiquated law.
We'll be livestreaming the event from the NYCLU Facebook
Page <https://www.facebook.com/NYCLU/>. No special technology required
(aside from a strong WiFi connection) Please make sure you are friends
with NYCLU before the event.
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We Are Women Warriors, Community Conversation to Develop a Plan for the
Next Mayor of Buffalo, Weds, Feb 1, 5:30-7:45pm, Merriweather Library,
1324 Jefferson Ave. Sponsored by Betty Jean Grant.
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Prisoners Are People Too, Monthly meeting Monday Jan 30, Pratt Willert
Community Center, 422 Pratt St, 7-9pm, with Hip-Hop artist “Fonz” Carter.
Karima amin 716-491-5319.
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Immigrants and Refugees: Know Your Rights Session
Saturday, Feb 4, Noon to 4pm, Jericho Road, 184 Barton St (Side parking
lot entrance). Come listen and speak to community groups and area lawyers
about issues that might affect you. You can get your questions answered by
attorneys and experts in the area.
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Native American Community Services of Erie and Niagara Counties (NACS)
All Our Relations Project (AOR) The "All Our Relations" project is aimed
at increasing the mutual respect, understanding, and collaborations between
Native and Non-Native groups, organizations, persons, and others, as well
as contributing to the health and wellbeing of the Native American community
& friends. Free Cultural competency training in a wide variety of areas,
voluntary case management, and many Native cultural programs. To register,
call Pete Hill, 716 874-2797, ext 348, or phill@nacswny.org
Save the Dates:
*Friday February 3, 1-4:30pm. “Expanding Trauma-Informed Care from
Individuals
to Communities – A Native American Perspective.” Pete Hill (Cayuga, Heron
Clan)
NACS’ Niagara Falls office, 1522 Main St. (Inside Family and Children’s
Services, Niagara Falls, NY 14305 *Tuesday February 14, 1-4:30pm:
“Addressing Unresolved Historical Trauma – A Native American Path towards
Healing for All Our Relations” in honor of Black History Month. Pete Hill
(Cayuga, Heron Clan) Frank E. Merriweather Jr. Branch Library, 1324 Jefferson
Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14208 *Friday, February 17, 1-4:30pm: “Traditional
Teachings of the Good Mind”, Michael Martin (Onondaga, Beaver Clan).
NACS office, 1005 Grant Street. *Friday, February 24, 1-3:30pm:
“Traditional Teachings of the Good Mind”, Michael Martin (Onondaga, Beaver
Clan). John Duke Senior Center, 1201 Hyde Park Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY
14305.
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Other regularly scheduled efforts in the One Struggle, One Movement:
Fridays 6pm: Stop The Violence Coalition, United Way Bldg, Delaware and
Summer
Sts.
Saturdays, Noon-1pm: Women In Black. Nonviolence vigil, Bidwell and Elmwood.
Sundays, 4pm Riverside-Salem UCC/DC progressive program and potluck. 3449
West
River Road, Grand Island.
Mondays, 1-3pm, Talking Peace with the WNY Peace Center radio show on 91.3FM,
WBNY; with Avery Edwards, Vicki Ross, and special guests. Go to
wnby.buffalostate.edu or http://tunein.com/radio/WBNY-913-s27549/.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm Buffalo Supports Standing Rock Water Protectors! Part of
Nekanesakt; Friends of the Indigenous People, a coalition. Burning Books,
420 Connecticut St., Buffalo. Alternate weeks (ie, Jan 10) the group focuses
on No Pipelines (re NAPL, Enbridge).
2nd and 4th Thurs of month: Resist Militarism! Anti-Weaponized-Drone Vigil
at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, 3:30-4:30pm. Call Russell, 570-5200
for carpooling.
1st and 3rd Thurs of month: Interfaith Peace Network meeting and breakfast-
luck, 8am-9:30am; NRC Bldg, 1272 Delaware Ave. Parking round back.
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Western NY Peace Center, Inc.
1272 Delaware Ave
Buffalo New York 14209
716-332-3904
