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Michiana Peace and Justice Coalition

Dissent is Patriotic                         Dissent is Patriotic Results from bean poll at MLK table, 2009


    Area vigils against the war:

    Note: Participants in our vigils are asked to abide by our Discipline for Peace Demonstrations
    • Every Monday, 5-6 pm -- Weekly South Bend Vigil at the Federal Building, Jefferson and Main, to oppose war against Iraq and Afghanistan. Bring your own sign or share ours. These are nonviolent protests. We show respect for all participants and passers-by. All who share our concerns are welcome to participate.

    Upcoming Events:

  • September 21 International Day for Prayer for Peace: MPJC has endorsed this effort which will be held 11:45-12:45 on Tuesday, September 21 in the lobby of the County-City building at Jefferson and Lafayette, downtown. There will be prayers by an Imam, Rabbi, Native American, Unitarian, Buddhist, and Baha'i representative. The focus is on "Peace in the City," recognizing the work of many local organizations working for peace and justice. All are welcome. Call Lois at 574-231-8971 for more information.

  • Next MPJC Meeting: MPJC will meet on Thursday, October 7th at 7:00pm. Place to be determined. Call Peter at 574-289-2126 for more information. All are welcome to attend. See button on left for the previous meeting minutes and click here for the next meeting agenda.


  • Write to Congress: We need to keep pressure on Congress to end the war. Click Here for the addresses:

  • FLOC Statement: MPJC has endorsed this FLOC Statement from the Farm Labor Organizing Committee AFL-CIO as part of our position on immigration reform. We also endorsed the Mexico Solidarity Network Statement.

  • New "Cost of War" Brochure: Look at and print this 2 page brochure prepared by the Peace Not War faculty group at Saint Mary's College. It gives up to date information on the cost of the war in Iraq in dollars, lives, and other needs not met.
    Cost of War to Date
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Ongoing actions you can take:

  • Open Letter to Candidates for Elective Office - Use this letter to engage voters and candidates in dialog about essential issues they need to consider. http://community.michiana.org/justice/openletter.html
    Let us know how it goes.

  • "Bring the Troops Home Now" Petition - Sign this petition on line at http://www.votenowar.org
    or print out a paper petition and solicit signatures wherever you go. Let us know how it goes.

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