MetroWest Peace and Justice.Org
Framingham-Worcester, Massachusetts
*Midnight Oil "Beds are Burning" (youtube)
Election Year Special, 2010 candidates websites
Tim Murray for Lieutenant Government
The Convention Democratic Endorsements in Worcester , convention results
James McGovern Congressman from the Third Congressional District
Deval Patrick Governor of Massachusetts
Congressman James McGovern 3rd District, a must read for peace and justice advocates
Sen. Jamie Eldridge Middlesex and Worcester District
Martha Coakley Attorney General,Ed Markey 7th District.
more to come
Activities and Dates
Kate Donaghue's
Democratic Dispatch For updates and events on the most informative
political site for the area, but you
need to join to receive the Dispatch through Yahoo Groups.When inviting people
to join this list, please advise anyone who is interested to send an e-mail to
DDemDispatch-
Peace and Justice Sites
*Cat Stevens Peace Train ( youtube)
How many innocent people are sent to death row and executed, due to injustices
within the legal system? Through the use of DNA, we are beginning to realize the
overwhelming numbers of innocent prisoners dying unnecessarily, especially in Texas. This group is what people should know
about; to help prevent more innocent men and women from being murdered by the
recklessness of
the justice system.
MASS
DEMS; the site of the Massachusetts Democratic Party, look for local
campaign and events here
BARACK OBAMA ORGANIZING
FOR AMERICA how to stop the lies about healthcare and other current issues.
Official Obama site.
"Our Projects are birthed from conversations with the women we serve. We listen so that we may learn what their aspirations and priorities are for their communities. In this section of the website, you will find descriptions of various projects we have completed and are working on for the betterment of women in Sudan". Please contact Sarah Cleto Rial for more information on how to help our sisters in Sudan. Sarah is originally from Sudan. This program's headquarters is in Boston. This mission is extraordinarily important for the women of Darfur to survive.
Learn more about the ongoing crisis in Darfur, Sudan. Gain the knowledge you need to help the people of Darfur by finding out more about the conflict, educating yourself about the political situation, learn how the U.S. should respond to the conflict, and checking out our other resources.
MDG's
(Millenium Development Goals) U2
and the ONE Campaign, with Bono of U2 as a spokesperson, ending hunger and poverty in Africa is one of their goals. The MDG's are sponsored by the United Nations to address human rights in impoverished and war torn nations. How ONE can help is their motto.
The United Nations Millenium Development Goals
by Paul Schickler ( information)
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Worcester and Metro West, Massachusetts
"our mission is to create decent homes in good communities by working in continuing partnership with those in need who are committed and able to become homeowners. We believe that the greatest means to assist families is in providing a home ownership opportunity. Simple, affordable housing can have a profound impact on stabilizing a family and providing long-term security. The Habitat program is one of self-empowerment: we offer families A Hand Up, Not a Handout."
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CODEPINK. I will be starting up a new
group in the MetroWest and Central, Mass area. This group will be a great place to
learn about local and national events, resources and connecting with other Peace and
Justice groups. Please contact me at tristentzara@aol.com for more information.
UNITED
FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE one of the oldest, largest and most active, peace and justice groups
Central Massachusetts Pax Christi, currently meeting at St Rose of Lima Church, Northborough, contact Sue (Northborough and surrounding areas) for meetings. Tuesday night peace vigil, 5-6 p.m. at Westborough Center. Sue will bring signs.
Metro West Pax Christi contact: Judith Rich ( Framingham, Natick and surrounding areas )
INTERNATIONAL COALITION TO BAN LANDMINES
How many more innocent children and soldiers will die while walking and playing in unknown mine fields. Please help prevent this human tragedy.
The School of the
Americas (SOA), in 2001 renamed the “Western Hemisphere Institute for Security
Cooperation,” is a combat training school for Latin American soldiers, located
at Fort Benning, Georgia. List
of Infamous Graduates
update SOA protester Michael Walli released from jail
STOP THE WAR COALITION" What we don't hear in the United States,
the truth about the Iraq and Afghan wars from
U.K. Peace Activists.
News Sites:
IPSNEWS.NET the " voice for the voiceless "Independent news site for politics and international affairs,
BBC WORLD NEWS for accurate and unbiased reporting on world eventsHUFFINGTON POST Online site, great journalists, interesting articles
SLATE ONLINE MAGAZINE Online site with thoughtful columns by some of the best writers on today's news
RICHARD REEVES Excellent article on why people are afraid of change and don't understand why single payer healthcare is actually good for them. Written by Richard Reeves, syndicated columnist. This is one of Richard Reeves best.
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