{"id":11430,"date":"2016-09-07T11:28:27","date_gmt":"2016-09-07T11:28:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:#clients.elainemichele.com\/SPC2022\/?p=11430"},"modified":"2022-11-12T08:08:06","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T13:08:06","slug":"spc_in_action_1430","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/clients.elainemichele.com\/SPC2022\/articles\/spc_in_action_1430\/","title":{"rendered":"SPC in Action"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><font size=\"3\"><b class=\"Level-1-Header\">Alliance for a Green Economy Needs Your Help<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>Alliance for a Green Economy works to promote a just transition to a carbon-free, nuclear-free, energy-efficient future, revitalize the economy, and safeguard human health and the environment. The Syracuse Peace Council is a member organization.<br \/>\nOur most pressing issue in the upcoming months is ensuring that the NYS Clean Energy Standard promotes renewable energy equitably and with accountability. We need your help!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Send      an on-line postcard to NYSERDA (New York State Energy Research and      Development Authority).      http:\/\/energydemocracyny.org\/demand-race-and-economic-equity-in-renewable-energy-funding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Sign      an on-line letter to Governor Cuomo.      http:\/\/www.allianceforagreeneconomy.org\/nukes-are-not-clean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch      a video of our community workshop to learn about NY\u2019s proposed Clean      Energy Standard (CES) and how you can craft comments for the Public      Service Commission hearings May 24 in Oswego and May 25 in Liverpool to      ensure the CES moves us past dirty fuels (coal, gas and nuclear) into      renewable energy. Check www.agreenewyork.org for a link to the video and      information about the hearings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Like      Alliance for a Green Economy on Facebook. Sign up for email updates about      NY Energy issues at www.agreenewyork.org. Thank you!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Protesting Trump<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>On Saturday, April 16, over 300 people, including Muslim, Black, Latina\/o\/x, and LGBTQ CNYers and those who stand in solidarity with them, protested Trump\u2019s visit and the violence he incites and emboldens. We held an alternative rally with our own message: we want a CNY based in solidarity with immigrants and refugees, Muslims and Latina\/o\/xs, safe for women, LGBTQ, dissenters, and people of all races. To organize the protest, SPC worked in coalition with the Palestine Solidarity Collective, SEIU 1199, the Workers\u2019 Center of CNY, Vets for Peace, Black Lives Matter Syracuse Chapter, and unaffiliated members of the local community. The rally had speakers from many organizations and perspectives, with music by the Malvinas.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Bikes 4 Peace is Back!<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nSyracuse\u2019s only cooperative bicycle repair program is back for another season! SPC\u2019s Bikes 4 Peace is a community bicycle recycling and repair program that engages youth in cooperative bicycle repair. We aim to promote cycling and empower youth and adult cyclists.<br \/>\nBikes 4 Peace will hold our 2016 Pre-Season Orientation on Thursday June 2 at 6pm at Mello Vello, 556 Westcott Street. We welcome anyone interested in helping to organize youth bicycle repair clinics, as well as those who\u2019d like to support the program in other ways (graphic design, fundraising, promotion). We also seek people with an interest in developing our summer program into a year-round community Bicycle Repair Kitchen. Learn more and fill out a new volunteer application at peacecouncil.net\/bikes4peace or contact Ursula.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Spring Fund Appeal<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nHave you received your spring fund appeal letter? As you can see reading \u201cSPC in Action,\u201d we\u2019ve got a lot of exciting projects going on this spring, and we need your support to keep them going! The Peace Council\u2019s budget relies on your contributions, and we\u2019re asking you to be as generous as possible. Please give what you can, pass the fund appeal on to a friend, and contact the Peace Council to find out how you can pitch in. Contact Ursula.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>End Police Militarization<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nOn April 27, the Peace Council joined with dozens of community groups from across the state to denounce the militarization of police and the New York Tactical Officers Association Conference, a SWAT training and weapons expo that the Syracuse Police participated in. The statewide organizing was anchored by the national organization War Resisters League. You can see media coverage of the action at peacecouncil.net.<\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp; <\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"inserted_image image_left\" style=\"float: left; border: 1px solid #333;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/imagecache\/Image_Left\/pnl\/images\/mil-of-police-cb.jpg\" title=\"Erica Brock denounces militarization of police \" class=\"imagecache-Image_Left\" height=\"391\" width=\"523\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"clear: both;\">Erica Brock from War Resisters League speaking in front of Syracuse\u2019s Public Safety Building to denounce the militarization of police and the New York Tactical Officers Association Conference. SPC was one of many groups participating. Photo: Carol Baum.<\/div>\n<p><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Street Heat<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>At least monthly since 2010 we have been demonstrating outside Hancock Air Base to call for an end to the illegal and immoral killing of human beings by the weaponized Reaper drone. Weekly on Tuesdays and Saturdays we\u2019ve&nbsp;been hitting the streets to call for an end to the militarism dominating US foreign policy. We want Hancock base personnel to rethink their role in that killing machine, and we wish to remind the public of all the killing in our name. Please join us as often as you can.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Tuesdays: 4:15-5pm<\/span><br \/>\nMay 24 \u2013 E. Genesee St. and Erie Blvd.<br \/>\nMay 31 \u2013 E. Genesee St. and Erie Blvd.<br \/>\nJune 7 \u2013 Hancock Air Base entrance<br \/>\n(E. Molloy Rd., btw. Thompson &amp; Townline Rds.)<br \/>\nJune 14 \u2013 Seneca Trnpk. and S. Salina St.<br \/>\nJune 21 \u2013 Hancock Air Base entrance<br \/>\nJune 28 \u2013 Seneca Trnpk. and S. Salina St.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Saturdays: 9-9:45am<\/span><br \/>\nRegional Market main entrance (Park St.)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Hancock Anti-Drone Activists Protest in Nevada<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nCarol Baum, Peg Gefell and Joan Pleune headed off to Creech Air Force Base at the end of March to represent the Upstate Coalition to Ground the Drones and End the Wars in a four-day mass mobilization to end drone warfare. Creech AFB, located 30 miles outside of Las Vegas, is the largest drone control and training center in the US.<br \/>\nMore than 100 activists from 20 states participated. There were daily vigils, along with workshops, action planning and solidarity building. The \u201cInside Drone Warfare\u201d Symposium featured drone whistleblowers (To view it, go to upstatedroneaction.org\/wp\/inside-drone-warfare-symposium). The week concluded with a civil resistance action at the base, with 25 people arrested.<b><br \/>\n<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b> <\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"inserted_image image_left\" style=\"float: left; border: 1px solid #333;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/sites\/default\/files\/imagecache\/Image_Left\/pnl\/images\/creech-peg-cb.jpg\" title=\"anti-drone activists protest during shift change at Creech Air Force Base\" class=\"imagecache-Image_Left\" height=\"444\" width=\"594\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"caption\" style=\"clear: both;\">Rochester anti-drone activist Peg Gefell protesting during the shift change at Creech Air force Base in Nevada. Photo: Carol Baum.<\/div>\n<p><\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Onondaga Lake Activism<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>Neighbors of the Onondaga Nation is supporting an on-line petition by the American Indian Law Alliance, \u201cRemove the Toxic Black Goo: Onondaga Lake needs a Better Future!\u201d Please sign it at change.org\/p\/andrew-cuomo-remove-the-toxic-black-goo-onondaga-lake-needs-a-better-future. It includes an excellent description of Onondaga Lake\u2019s current situation with respect to the Honeywell \u201cclean-up.\u201d<br \/>\nIn addition, Onondaga County legislators considered a resolution that would effectively break a promise made to the Onondaga Nation to give them back a small portion of Onondaga Lake\u2019s shoreline \u2013 a section known as Murphy\u2019s Island. A May 3rd meeting at the Onondaga County Legislature was attended by 25 people, who strongly supported cleaning up the currently polluted Murphy\u2019s Island and giving it back to the Onondaga.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Study Group<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nThe Poverty and  Segregation in Syracuse Study Group wrapped up on May 3. For the last  few months they discussed both the history and current state of racism  and housing patterns in Syracuse, having read the books Salt City and  Its Black Community and Human Rights in Syracuse. They also heard from  speakers involved in CNY Fair Housing, Greater Syracuse HOPE and  Consensus CNY. We hope to continue to strengthen the connections between  SPC\u2019s mission and the work on racism and segregation in CNY.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Nuclear Free World<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nIt\u2019s been a busy spring for the Nuclear Free World Committee, and the summer will be just as active.<br \/>\nIn March, we hosted filmmaker Bud Ryan and his film The Forgotten Bomb. This powerful film challenges us to remember the lessons of the bombing of Hiroshima and to work for a society free from weapons of mass destruction. A copy of The Forgotten Bomb is available from the Peace Council for screenings in classrooms and community meetings. Contact Diane, drswords@syr.edu.<br \/>\nOn April 14 and 15, we hosted two lectures by historian Vincent Intondi, author of African Americans Against the Bomb. Intondi asks that we all urge President Obama to visit Hiroshima during the upcoming G7 meeting in Japan. To learn more and sign a letter we are sending to President Obama, go to peacecouncil.net\/Hiroshima.<br \/>\nOn June 7 at 6pm, we will present the 2016 Youth Peace Award at ArtRage Gallery, 505 Hawley Ave. The Youth Peace Award, originally hosted by Peace Action CNY, recognizes work for social change by teen activists in the Syracuse area. This year\u2019s award is generously support by John Mannion and the Community Foundation.<\/p>\n<p>Our biggest event of the summer will be the August dramatic procession to remember the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Contact the SPC office to get involved with planning for this moving annual event.<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><br \/>\n<\/font><\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Justice for Palestine<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>On April 13, the Justice for Palestine Committee hosted Life in Occupied Palestine: Artistic Reflections, featuring Sarah Schieffelin of The Building Theatre and Ahmed Hmeedat, artistic coordinator for the Nakba Museum Project. Sarah presented Walls \u2013 Transition Position, a physical theater work based on the observations of a young woman during her visit to the West Bank in June, 2013. Ahmed discussed the experience of growing up in the Deheishe Refugee Camp and shared slides of Palestinian public art. The Justice for Palestine&nbsp;committee encourages everyone to support the Palestinian-led movement for Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions for human rights.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Activist Appreciation: Becca Shaw Glaser<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nA few months ago Becca Shaw  Glaser brought her extensive experience and  skill as a writer and  editor to the PNL committee. Becca is a poet,  writer, and  anarcho-transfeminist activist. The PNL committee is  grateful for all  her contributions during a time of transition.<br \/>\nBecca went above and  beyond while organizing the protest of Trump\u2019s  rally, helping to bring  together a broad coalition of organizations and  volunteers. Becca has  participated in many of the social movements of  our time, including the  1999 World Trade Organization protests in  Seattle, the LGBTQ movement,  the anti-Iraq War movement, Occupy Wall  Street and THE General Body at  Syracuse University.<br \/>\nBecca is a brave  voice against complacency  and timidity. We are saddened that she is  leaving Syracuse, but  grateful that she choose to share her talents with  us. We wish her the  best of luck wherever she chooses to take her  passion and abilities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>SPC Needs YOU this Summer! <\/b><\/font><br \/>\nSPC strives to be a truly participatory grassroots organization. What we  accomplish is the result of a collective effort by dedicated volunteers  and SPC members. There are countless ways to volunteer with SPC.<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"2\"><b>In the Streets<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nThe summer creates great opportunities for SPC activists and committees  to engage with our community about peace and justice issues. We\u2019ll be  hosting outreach tables at the Downtown Arts and Crafts Fair, the City  Market, the Middle Eastern Festival and outside the Downtown Farmer\u2019s  Market. To join the Outreach Team and\/or to suggest an outreach venue,  contact Ursula.<br \/>\n<font size=\"2\"><b>In the Office<\/b><\/font><\/p>\n<p>In addition to political  organizing, we are especially in need of people to help work on our  website and social media, the Peace Newsletter calendar and  distribution, and ongoing data entry. We promise a friendly environment  and an opportunity to put our shared political values into action.<b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><font size=\"2\"><b>Summer Internships<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nSPC is seeking applicants for summer internships. Areas of internship  work include grassroots fundraising, summer outreach, event organizing,  and collaborating with SPC committees. Interns are supervised by the  staff person relating to that area of work. Please spread the word to  friends and family! Details can be found at www.peacecouncil.net\/intern.<\/p>\n<p><b>&nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>War is a Lie Author in Syracuse<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nAuthor, activist and journalist David Swanson came to Syracuse April 25 to celebrate the publication of the second edition of his book, War Is a Lie. Drawing on evidence from numerous past wars, the book refutes every major argument used to justify wars, even those that have been defended as \u201cjust.\u201d<br \/>\nDavid directs WorldBeyondWar.org, which is planning a conference to be held September 23-25 in Washington D.C. called \u201cNo War 2016.\u201d We will be organizing to bring people down to it. Contact Carol.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>Thank you, interns!<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nInterns make the world go round at the SPC office, and this spring semester was no exception.<br \/>\nYifei Dong joined us from Syracuse University. Originally from China, Yifei came to SPC to meet community activists working on issues he is studying as an International Relations student. He has been open to doing anything, and does it enthusiastically and with good humor. Imani Brannick, also from SU, compiled events for the weekly e-newsletter, and also helped with PNL distribution, postering for events and outreach tabling.<br \/>\nAs soon as she started her SPC internship, Ally Klindeinst also filled out a membership coupon. A SUNY Oswego graduate, Ally is a big picture thinker and has been instrumental in improving SPC\u2019s social media presence. Ally also helped organize the Strike for Peace Bowlathon. Ally plans to continue interning into the summer.<br \/>\nThank you interns! We are grateful for your reliable and enthusiastic work with SPC!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><font size=\"3\"><b>SPC Sign Ons and Petitions<\/b><\/font><br \/>\nSPC often gets asked to sign on to letters and support petitions in addition to the petitions already mentioned. Recently we signed on to letters to:<br \/>\nthe Justice Department urging a halt to pursuing deportation proceedings against children who do not have counsel and to guarantee that every child facing deportation is provided a lawyer.<br \/>\nGov. Cuomo and legislative leaders to stop the nuclear raid on clean energy programs in the NYS budget.<br \/>\nA new petition we\u2019re supporting is to close the US Air Force base in Ramstein, Germany, home to the US military\u2019s drone-signal relay center. Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern will present the petition when he speaks during a Stop Ramstein Campaign protest there on June 11. The petition campaign will be launched in mid-May. Watch the SPC Announcements listserv or our website.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alliance for a Green Economy Needs Your Help Alliance for a Green Economy works to promote a just transition to a carbon-free, nuclear-free, energy-efficient future, revitalize the economy, and safeguard human health and the environment. The Syracuse Peace Council is a member organization. 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