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PEACE CENTER ACTIVIST ALERT


Week of April 14, 2025

TODAY, MONDAY, APRIL 14th, 4:30 PM

DUBLIN CIVIC CENTER

100 CIVIC PLAZA, DUBLIN

PACK THE MEETING TO SHOW SUPPORT!


TUESDAY, APRIL 15th, 5 - 6 PM

TAX DAY!!!



A DEMONSTRATION FOR COMMUNITY BUILDING -

THE WORK CONTINUES!




MEET EACH TUESDAY AT THE CORNERS OF

MT DIABLO BLVD & MORAGA ROAD

LAFAYETTE


 Let’s continue to show that our community is awake to what is going on in our country and that we are not sitting quietly at home expecting things to change or to go away on their own. 


Instead, we’re choosing to go out and make our voices heard in a show of support and solidarity for our beliefs. 


Bring your own signs or make one when you arrive.


JOIN US!

THURSDAY, APRIL 17th, 4 pm.  

ONLINE - ZOOM MEETING

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS - DIABLO VALLEY


Presents:


The New Economic

& Social Realities of Immigration 2025


Join LWVDV to better understand the economic, legal and social impacts of the changing immigration policies and learn about the effects on all members in our community.


Jon Haveman from the National Economics Education Delegation will put into perspective the economic benefits of immigrants and the cost to our community economically, socially, and culturally when they are no longer part of our society.  


Contra Costa County Chief Public Defender Ellen McDonnell will address the legal hurdles our immigrant neighbors face in Immigration Court. Attendees will receive resource information on how they can offer their support .


Doug Lezameta, President of Contra Costa Hispanic Chamber Commerce will moderate this webinar.


GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 18th, 7:45 AM

LIVERMORE NUCLEAR WEAPONS LAB

SOUTHWEST GATE, EAST AVE. at

S. VASCO ROAD, LIVERMORE


Ecumenical Peace Institute/CALC

& Livermore Conversion Project - Tri-Valley CAREs


present an Annual Good Friday event


WERE DO WE GO FROM HERE: COMPLACENCY OR ACTION?

an Interfaith Service of Worship and Witness


HYBRID EVENT: ON-SITE or by ZOOM


More info: www.epicalc.org or (510) 990-0374

SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 11:30 - 12:30

DEMONSTRATION AT TESLA DEALERSHIP -

BROADWAY PLAZA, WALNUT CREEK


The "Tesla Takedown Protest"

This is a weekly action, lasting one hour.
Organized by:
ReSisters Indivisible Group, Contra Costa County

Meet in front of the Tesla dealership.

Bring your signs and march with the group from there.

Street is blocked off to through traffic

Parking is available in the Broadway Plaza Main Parking lot.

SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 1 - 3 PM

CONCORD BART STATION

1451 OAKLAND AVE. CONCORD


Protest against Trump’s attacks on the people

and the environment.

A safe non-violent rally!


  • Hands off our Social Security and Medicare!
  • Stop mass firings of Federal employees!
  • Defend DEI & LGBTQ rights!
  • stop scapegoating immigrants!
  • protect our environment!


MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE HERE



SATURDAY, APRIL 19th, 3 PM SUBMISSION DEADLINE

2025 ART & WRITING CHALLENGE and

YOUTH ACTIVIST GRANT AWARDS


CHECK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

For more information on the contest rules, submission instructions, etc.


ADDITIONAL NOTES:


We would LOVE to hear from you if you would like to volunteer for this inspiring project!


Please consider supporting this effort by making a financial contribution to the Peace Center in honor (or memory) of a family member/friend. We will acknowledge your gift in our awards notification materials.


THANK YOU AND PLEASE SHARE WIDELY!


FIND A FLYER HERE

Suggested readings/videos/podcasts:


RICHARD WOLFF and MICHAEL HUDSON on China Strikes Back as Trump Ignites New Tariff War


LARISA BROWN - THE TIMES (UK edition) The untold story of British military chiefs’ crucial role in Ukraine

The extent of the UK’s involvement in the 2023 spring offensive against Russia — the last-minute dashes to Kyiv, battle plans and intelligence — has remained largely hidden. Until now


PROFESSOR JASON STANLEY: Is the US descending into fascism? | DW News Interview



From last week:


YANIS VAROUFAKIS: Trump just upended the global financial system


RICHARD D. WOLFF and MICHAEL HUDSON on Trump’s Trade Policies: A Fast Track to Economic Ruin


MEDEA BENJAMIN and DAVID SWANSON: Why are HANDS OFF rallies supporting NATO?


ADDITIONAL ONLINE SOURCES FOR ACTIONS and INFORMATION ON PALESTINE/GAZA

ARE YOU A UC ALUMNI? -  ACCESS DIVESTMENT LETTER HERE! 



World BEYOND War has

a DIVESTMENT campaign!


About the Campaign

Grassroots-led war divestment campaigns are springing up all over the world, from students organizing to divest university endowments, to municipalities and states coming together to divest public pension funds. Divestment means organizing to remove public and private assets from weapons manufacturers, military contractors, and war profiteers.

Public pension and retirement funds especially are often invested, directly and indirectly, in weapons companies. Teachers and other public servants whose interests lie with promoting human needs have their retirement security tied up with maintaining or enlarging the war industry. Every dollar currently invested in weapons and war is a dollar that could be better spent on job creation, education, housing, healthcare, food security, and so much more.

War profiteering is largely normalized today. We’re working to stigmatize the war machine. World BEYOND War assists divestment campaigns led by our chapters, affiliates, other coalitions, and individuals around the world.


FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN HERE

NOW WHAT????


The Frontlines event on May 4th was very powerful and emotional.


FRONTLINE EVENT WAS REPORTED ON LOCAL NEWS!


We heard from several attendees that they felt compelled to act in a meaningful way. Sometimes it feels a bit overwhelming... where do we start?


In terms of direct aid going to Gaza specifically, we recommend Baitulmaal, who have been able to get aid in.

The other organization we recommend is HEAL Palestine which is focused on rebuilding and rehabilitating Gaza. Its founders are the same founders of PCRF.


There is also Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF) which evacuates children who are in need of medical treatment abroad and Medical Aid for Palestinians which offers medical services to Palestinians in Palestine and Palestinian refugees in neighboring countries.


For a full list of resources, you can access the document we put together: tinyurl.com/FrontlinesResources


One thing we are asked to do, again and again, from the people in Gaza is to raise awareness about their situation. Talk to your nearest and dearest about the ongoing genocide.


Remember, we all have a role to play and collectively, our small actions add up. Don't give up, keep raising awareness, keep boycotting, keep donating, keep advocating, KEEP CALLING YOUR LOCAL REPS!


If you have any questions, feel free to reach out. 


- From the Frontlines Organization Team


MORE UPDATES COMING SOON! WATCH THIS SPACE!


This website provides comprehensive information including events & campaigns

CHECK HERE FOR LINKS TO REACH OUT TO YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

USCPR Website
JVP Website
Code Pink Events

Includes a frequently updated

calendar of local events

AROC Website Calendar
Palestine Ambassador Resources

Peace work in the Quaker tradition

American Friends Service Committee

AFSC Events

BOYCOTT

DIVESTMENT and SANCTIONS!


CHECK OUT THIS HANDY APP!


No Thanks App


The No Thanks App, created by Palestinian app developer Ahmed Bashbash, uses product barcodes to help consumers boycott brands capitalizing on Palestinian genocide.


Download No Thanks on iPhone


Download No Thanks on Android

Peace is Possible!   

Mt. Diablo Peace and Justice Center

at Creekside Commons

1035 Carol Lane 

Lafayette, CA 94549

925-933-7850  www.ourpeacecenter.org