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Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:15 pm
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<a href="http://www.multifaithpeace.org/images/articles/200...; title="View unscaled image"> </a> Join [http://takeaction.amnestyusa.org/siteapps/advocacy...; Amnesty International's campaign for FULL ACCOUNTABILITY of U.S. Sponsored Torture].
According to recent news reports, Attorney General Eric Holder is close to appointing a Special Prosecutor to investigate allegations of torture and abuse. This would be a welcome and crucial step towards demonstrating a commitment to human rights and the rule of law. However, it is possible that the investigation will be limited in scope. After years of evidence that torture and human rights violations were ordered and authorized from above, only lower level personnel have been held to account. We can’t let impunity for torture continue. Urge President Obama to ensure full accountability for torture and other human rights violations, as required by U.S. and international law: with a full investigation, prosecutions where warranted and remedy for victims. |
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Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 08:07 pm
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 Sam Provance, one of the whistle blowers of the Abu Ghraib scandal who was featured in the film "Ghosts of Abu Ghraib" is currently living in South Carolina and facing what many whistle-blowers experience - a lot of prejudice against him, making it very difficult to get a good job as well as create community. The Project on Ethics and Art in Testimony (PEAT) which was founded by Jean Maria Arrigo (who spoke at the Torture is a Moral Issue Conference in Palo Alto in June), has set up a fund for people to "accompany" Provance with financial support. |
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Sunday, July 05 2009 @ 03:19 am
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 Dr. William J. Perry, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, will speak on Thursday, July 16, 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto, 505 E. Charleston Road (near Middlefield). The title of his presentation is "Reducing the Threat of Nuclear Weapons". Admission is free. The event is co-sponsored by Multifaith Voices for Peace and Justice.
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Wednesday, June 03 2009 @ 01:42 am
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 Join us in marking the 22nd Anniversary of the UN Convention Against Torture!
Torture is a Moral Issue Panel: Friday, June 26, 7:30pm
First Presbyterian Church, 1140 Cowper, Palo Alto
Ray McGovern, former CIA analyst now with Church of the Savior in Washington, D.C.;
Jean Maria Arrigo, social psychologist working to deter use of torture;
Rev. Ben Daniel, pastor and writer of faith-based social and political commentary; with
David DeCosse, Markkula Center for Applied Ethics at Santa Clara University, moderating; and
John Crigler performing his composition, "Lament of an Army Interrogator."
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST Terrence Karney, former Army Interrogator and Trainer.
Torture is a Moral Issue Conference: Saturday, June 27, 9am-5pm
First United Methodist Church, 625 Hamilton, Palo Alto
Rev. Carol Wickersham, founder of No2Torture & on the board of the National Religious Campaign Against Torture;
Terrence Karney, former Army Interrogator and Trainer;
Janet Alexander, Stanford Law School Professor and expert in international and national security and terrorism;
Center for Survivors of Torture Speaker;
Banafsheh Akhlaghi, Amnesty International-USA Western Regional Director;
more time with Friday panelists;
plus workshops, multifaith worship & opportunities for action.
For more information about the event, click here.
Click here to download flyers for panel & conference.
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Friday, May 15 2009 @ 10:28 pm
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 Please join us for this great event in Palo Alto - all are welcome! Great food, friends, fun, and more. |
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Wednesday, May 13 2009 @ 05:40 pm
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 Please join us for this amazing event where Dr. Martin Hellman, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, reveals the risks of nuclear weapons and a path to reducing them. |
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Tuesday, April 28 2009 @ 09:14 pm
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| In a 3-0 ruling, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a lawsuit could move forward against Jeppesen DataPlan, the San Jose subsidiary of Boeing, which has been accused of arranging "torture" flights for the CIA. |
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Monday, March 30 2009 @ 09:13 pm
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Are you opposed to the development of Weapons of Mass Destruction? If so, you are invited to participate in the Good Friday multifaith Worship and Witness at the Livermore Labs where nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons are being designed.
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Friday, March 20 2009 @ 04:06 pm
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 Join us on Wednesday April 22nd from 7 to 9pm for a panel discussion on this issue. |
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Wednesday, March 04 2009 @ 10:36 pm
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Multifaith Voices for Peace & Justice invites you to participate in one of these vigils on the 6th anniversary of the Iraq War.
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