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One month from now, we could be celebrating a historic nuclear deal with Iran. This is our chance to solve one of America’s greatest security concerns without dropping a single bomb. But that's not stopping some in Congress from trying to kill the deal before its even finalized.
A deal with Iran is within reach, but time is short. Please take one minute to urge your Members of Congress to support this historic opportunity.
Opponents of diplomacy are mobilizing to undermine the renewed negotiations. 31 Republican Senators just sent a letter to President Obama trying to tie the hands of negotiators and place unrealistic demands on a final deal. The last time America listened to voices like these on weapons of mass destruction in the Middle East, we got the Iraq War. We can't let that happen again.
Stand up to Washington’s war hawks: Write to Congress and urge them to let diplomacy work with Iran.
We’ve been told that negotiators from the United States, Iran and five other world powers have drafted an agreement that is 95% done. There is cautious optimism that we can get a deal by the deadline of November 24, but this historic opportunity could still fall apart. As Rep. Rush Holt (D-NJ) and Kate Gould explained, “New sanctions now would lead to the collapse of the talks and a reversal of progress already made. In contrast, a successful outcome on the nuclear issue could pave the way for progress on other issues of concern with Iran.”
A year ago, the U.S. and Iran were barely on speaking terms. Now, we could be just one month away from a long-term deal that not only places Iran's nuclear program under a lock and key, ensuring they cannot get a nuclear bomb, but does so without even having to to take one step towards another war in the Middle East. That's diplomacy at work. Please support this historic opportunity to win without war.
Thank you for working for peace,
Stephen, Angela, Tom and the Win Without War team
SOME EVENTS FOR PROGRESSIVES IN BROWARD AND PALM BEACH COUNTIES
Wednesday October 22, 7-8:30 p.m. Move To Amend—Broward: Make Every Vote Count!
We have the power to make some change every time we vote; therefore, making informed decisions is essential. When it comes to choosing a candidate, look at their record, the issues with which they have been involved, and their personal characteristics. When it comes to ballot issues, the pros and cons should be carefully considered.
The Broward League of Women Voters will explain the proposed amendments and other Broward ballot issues.
Speaker: Lynne Joshi, President of the Broward LWV
Also on the agenda:
Updates from National and Pledge to Amend Rhana’s Trek to Tallahassee www.ingrannydfootsteps.org Hosting GO Granny play at the end of November. Resolution before the County Commission (save Saturday January 24, 2015) Total Wine and More 801 S. University Blvd Plantation 33324 (located in the Fountains Center—between Broward Boulevard and Peters Road… main entrance to the second stop sign; then turn right) RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/1486830454921424/ or singe...@aol.com Move To Amend is a non-partisan non-profit coalition of hundreds of organizations and over 370,000 individuals who Move to Amend the US Constitution to firmly establish that money is not speech, and that human beings, are persons entitled to constitutional rights, not corporations.
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Friday October 24, 7 p.m. Religious Society of Friends (Quakers)
Greetings, Friends and friends of Friends. You are invited to hear how the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) have for several years been actively teaching the Alternatives to Violence Program (AVP) in East Africa. Dave Zarembka will be here to describe how Friends Peace Teams have been successfully bringing about peace, reconciliation and trauma-healing among peoples affected by post-election violence, civil war and ethnic cleansing in Congo, Rwanda, Uganda and Kenya.
Please help us give David and his wife, Gladys Kamonya, a warm welcome.
Friends Meetinghouse
A street just south of 10th Avenue North
Lake Worth
For information call Lisa Stewart 561-713-7053
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Saturday October 25, 7 p.m. War vs Human Needs Program Planning
On drones, Israel/Palestine, community and self-education, legislation and more.
Bring your ideas and your willingness to work on them and on those of others as well.
First Congregational UCC
1415 North K Street
Lake Worth 33460
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Sunday November 2, 3-5 p.m. The Palestine/Israel Conflict: Alternative Narratives and Actions for Peace
Dr. Gail Burnaford, FAU faculty member, conducted a study and participated on a peace delegation tour in Palestine/Israel where she explored the impact of the occupation on Palestinians and Israelis, with an emphasis on women and children, and participated in an interfaith delegation to learn more about options
for peace. The month-long study enabled her to visit more than 20 cities and villages in the West Bank and Israel as well as hear experts and ordinary people tell their stories and provide comment on the conflict.
First Congregational UCC
1415 North K Street
Lake Worth 33460
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Thursday November 6, 7 p.m. War vs. Human Needs, South Florida—an affiliate of Peace Action
The Wounds of Waziristan, a documentary film which gives several first-hand accounts about the United States’ use of armed drones in the tribal areas of Pakistan.
You’ve heard about drones. You know what they do. You know that we use them to fight terrorism and protect American soldiers from the risks they would face on the ground. Yet the Obama administration, when deciding to employ drones, may not have considered those most affected: innocent civilians. In Pakistan, Yemen and Somalia, drones have become an integral part of civilians' lives. Even those who have not lost a loved one cannot ignore the noise and the damage.
Since the U.S. started using drones in 2004, hundreds of civilians have been killed in Pakistan alone. 200 of them are believed to be children. The United States government is a world leader in the use of drones and OUR tax dollars are financing them. Like most technologies, drones are not intrinsically good or evil. It depends on how they are used. We citizens need to educate ourselves about this new technology.
This film will help you understand what life is like for ordinary people living under the constant threat of drone strikes.
Marie Spike of Delray Beach is the discussion leader. After the film she will lead an open discussion about how drones are currently being used and how they may be used in the future. Are drones legal? Are they effective? Are there unresolved privacy or civil liberties issues? What else should we be thinking about? What can we do? Please bring your questions and concerns.
Cost of admission: Free.
Discussion about drones: Priceless.
United Church of Christ
1415 North K Street
Lake Worth 33460
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Monday November 24, 6:30 p.m. FOOD CHAIN$
From a producer of Food Inc. and Fast Food Nation comes a powerful and shocking expose about what feeds our country. This powerful true story of one small group of workers overcoming corporate greed to end slavery and abuse in America’s fields will inspire you to demand your food be fair!
Featuring Eric Schlosser and Eva Longoria. Film hosted by Joni Albrecht.
The tickets go on pre-sale Tuesday October 21, after which we will have three weeks in which to pre-sell 87 tickets for the event to happen. The price set by the theater is $12 each.
Here is the link to pass on to those you think might be interested: http://www.tugg.com/events/11421
Let’s make this happen…just before people start to gather for Thanksgiving.
City Place Theater
Muvico Parisian 20 & IMAX
545 Hibiscus Street
West Palm Beach 33401
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