Archive for July, 2010

Jul 26 2010

Afghanistan Online Book Group: Week 4

This July ICPJ is be hosting an on-line and in-person discussion of Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis.

To participate, all you have to do is add your comments about the book below.

For the fourth and last week, we will discuss the pages 146-183 (Section 6). You can also read the discussion from the first week’s,  second week’s, and third week’s readings .

Here are the questions to get you started, or comment on whatever interests  you!

  1. Do you believe it’s possible to only have a military solution without any humanitarian work? Why or why not? Any examples? What should be done? pg. 154
  2. Do you believe there should be some type of international law to end war if it is unproductive? Who should be in charge of it? What should it say? What should the UN’s role be? pg. 156
  3. What as US citizens, can we do in order to make sure the government is held accountable for its deeds and informing the public about details of the war (such as the information that Al Qaeda prime is all but wiped out)?  pg. 171
  4. What next? What do you feel is the best response and action to take in this area of the country?

We will also have a face-to-face discussion of the book on Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Dominick’s (812 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor).

To get your copy, just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net. They are just $10 each (plus shipping and handling).

Stay tuned next Monday for the next section and next week’s questions.

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Jul 19 2010

Images of why to stop climate change

Published by Chuck under Global Warming

This summer we’re out and about taking photos of why people like you think we should stop climate change.

Here’s what we have so far. Do you have an image you’d like to add to the collection? Email it to info@icpj.net with the subject “climate change photo petition.”

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Jul 19 2010

Afghanistan Online Book Group: Week 3

Published by lizsundin under Iraq,Middle East

This July ICPJ is be hosting an on-line and in-person discussion of Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis.

To participate, all you have to do is add your comments about the book below.

For the third week, we will discuss the pages 96-145 (part of section 4 and section 5). You can also read the discussion from the first week’s reading and the second week’s reading.

Here are the questions to get you started, or comment on whatever interests  you!

  1. Do you believe the environment should be a top priority when at war with another country? How much should it be considered? What is more important? pg. 110
  2. If you were an Afghan, what would be your stance if a country like the US came in and decided what was best for you? What do you believe is your duty as a citizen to do about the US not listening to the Afghan people? pg. 122
  3. What do you believe the best solution is (or a possible solution could be) to the statement that “it is not possible for several countries to wage separate wars in the same country and be successful” when we are doing just that? pg. 134
  4. Do you believe the US has a duty to help rebuild countries it wars in? What about helping people who are already impoverished in those countries? What if this help comes at the expense of impoverished American citizens? pg. 144

We will also have a face-to-face discussion of the book on Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Dominick’s (812 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor).

To get your copy, just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net. They are just $10 each (plus shipping and handling).

Stay tuned next Monday for the next section and next week’s questions.

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Jul 14 2010

Nagasaki Day Peace Community Picnic

Published by gracek under Nuclear Disarmament

Join us to commemorate Nagasaki Day with a community sharing of food, crafts, and music. Make peace cranes and lantern boats, play games, and meet others in the ICPJ/peace community!

  • Monday, August 9th
  • 6:30-8:30pm
  • Island Park, Ann Arbor (1450 Island Dr)
    ~Rain or shine (shelter reserved)~

All ages welcome (children’s activities included!). Feel free to bring friends and family.

Please bring a dish to pass (and please bring your own dinnerware if possible).

RSVP (preferred) to gracek@icpj.net or 734.663.1870.

Please share this event with others in your congregation or organization! Download the flier here.

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Jul 12 2010

Afghanistan Online Book Group: Week 2

Published by Chuck under Iraq,Middle East

This July ICPJ is be hosting an on-line and in-person discussion of Ending the US War in Afghanistan: A Primer by David Wildman and Phyllis Bennis.

To participate, all you have to do is add your comments about the book below.

For the second week, we will discuss the pages 54-95 (section 3 and part of 4). You can also read the discussion from the first week’s reading.

Here are the questions to get you started, or comment on whatever interests  you!

  1. How do you think the US should have handled its relations with Afghanistan during the Cold War? pg. 58
  2. Did the US have the right to overthrow the Taliban and replace it with their chosen government? What should they have done? pg. 70
  3. What do you believe we can and should do as US citizens when top military officials are saying the war in Afghanistan is no longer sustainable, yet the President isn’t listening? pg. 82
  4. Do you support the decision of the US – a proudly democratic country -to support dictators, murderers and warlords to further its own agenda? pg. 87

We will also have a face-to-face discussion of the book on Monday, July 19 at 7:00 p.m. at Dominick’s (812 Monroe Street, Ann Arbor).

To get your copy, just call 734-663-1870 or email chuck@icpj.net. They are just $10 each (plus shipping and handling).

Stay tuned next Monday for the next section and next week’s questions.

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Jul 09 2010

July Newsletter online

Published by Chuck under Uncategorized

Here’s your chance to get the July ICPJ Newsletter. Read about the US Social Forum, how to respond to racist comments, and how fair-trade goods support peace in Palestine and Israel.

Want the newsletter in your  mailbox rather than your computer screen? Become a member today.

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