United for Peace of Pierce County

Details: Written by UFPPC; Published: 07 January 2012

Tacoma will be the site of one of at least 86 demonstrations taking place across the land on the eve of the noxious Citizens United Supreme Court ruling allowing unlimited campaign spending based on the specious doctrines that money is speech and corporations are persons.[1] -- Add your voice to those calling for a constitutional amendment[2] to overturn this democracy-endangering decision on the afternoon of Fri., Jan. 20, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in Fireman's Park and ending with street theater in front of the Federal Courthouse from about 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.[2] -- This event is part of a NATIONAL DAY OF PROTEST. -- Now is the time for all good people to come to the aid of their country! ...

Details: Written by UFPPC; Published: 05 November 2011

UFPPC's popular salon series will resume on Sun. afternoon, Nov. 20, in North Tacoma, with music, snacks & drinks, and a report from three participants from last summer's attempt to break the blockade of Gaza by sailing "The Audacity of Hope" from Greece to Gaza. -- Kit Kittredge of Quilcene, WA (who was also aboard the "Saoirse" on Nov. 4), Megan Horan of Seattle, WA, and Richard Lopez of Olympia, WA, will share stories and answer questions. -- This event is also a joint fundraiser for UFPPC and US2Gaza Flotilla; tickets are $15 (no one will be turned away for lack of funds). -- Space may be limited, so see below for tickets.[1] ...

Details: Written by UFPPC; Published: 04 November 2011

UFPPC is co-sponsoring the appearance of author and award-winning journalist Joshua Phillips at UW Tacoma on the evening of Wed., Nov. 16 (7:00 p.m.).[1] -- Phillips will discuss his recent book, None of Us Were Like This Before, a presentation of some of the harrowing experiences American soldiers have had with torture and their effect on their lives. -- U.S. Army Gen. (ret.) Antonio Taguba: "His book is about accountability where senior leaders in the military and in the highest level of government failed to account for their actions, failed to protect soldiers who expected clear instructions, and failed the Nation in preventing torture and abuse of the enemy." -- This event is free and open to the public. -- Other sponsors of the event include Washington State Religious Campaign Against Torture, HOPE Network (UWT), Amnesty International, Veterans for Peace, and Western Washington Fellowship of Reconciliation....

CALENDAR: Local Occupy the Courts one of 86 US events -- Fri., Jan. 20, 2:30-6:30pm in Tacoma!

CALENDAR: Salon with 3 participants from challenges to Gaza blockade - Sun., Nov. 20 @ 3pm in Tacoma

CALENDAR: Joshua Phillips to speak on US soldiers & torture at UWT on Wed., Nov. 16 (7pm)