PEACE PRESS!
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Showing the Way from a Youth Perspective
My 16-year-old grandson, Andrew Larsen, participated in North Carolina in the finals of the National History Day competition in June. He presented with students from all 50 states, US territories and American schools in other countries, in the research paper division. National History Day began almost 50 years ago, and is a training program for academic research, which includes mentoring by history teachers and professors. If you were active in the 1980’s, here’s some good news. My grandson knows what you did and he honors you for it. This year’s theme was Rights and Responsibilities and Andrew chose to research the Sanctuary Movement of the 1980’s and 1990’s and he focused on the rights of immigrants and the responsibility some Americans felt to defend them. I helped him, along with Rick Coshnear of VIDAS, to find Sonoma County residents who were active in that movement or whose lives were saved by it. He was able to Zoom with them from North Carolina. There is no room in the Peace Press to reprint the paper, but The Washington Post solicited letters to the editor (twice the length of those accepted by The Press Democrat) from the finalists and asked them to explain how their historical paper is relevant to today. In his paper, Andrew had already pointed out the organizations and practices created in the past that are now being used as jumping off points to thwart Trump’s “swift and brutal” attacks on immigrants.....full article |
Dear Friends & Community Members - Queridas amistades y personas aliadas
Immigrant families in Sonoma County are being targeted by harmful policies and rhetoric. Let’s respond with care, dignity, and concrete support.
We’re preparing small care packages to show solidarity with families living in fear and isolation.
You can help by donating food, grocery gift cards, or a kind message of hope. Donations (in order of priority):
Para saber más sobre cómo ayudar, por favor haz clic aquí.
We’re preparing small care packages to show solidarity with families living in fear and isolation.
You can help by donating food, grocery gift cards, or a kind message of hope. Donations (in order of priority):
- Grocery gift cards — especially to Safeway (accessible to families in West County) or stores that offer delivery, such as Walmart
- Dried foods — rice, beans, and pasta.
- Flour — including Maseca corn flour.
- Canned goods — especially tuna and beans.
- A kind gift — a nice bar of soap, a non-perishable sweet, or a small children’s toy to make each care package feel welcoming. New, unused items only, please.
- Ribbons or small baskets — to help us prepare inviting care packages.
Para saber más sobre cómo ayudar, por favor haz clic aquí.
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RADIO RESISTANCE
Stream our latest show - Interview with Estel Quintana and Joel Berger from the Sonoma County chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America (https://www.socodsa.org) on community organizing. Local Band: KVHW Hosted by Rebel Fagin Click below to play. Visit our web page to stream current & past shows. |
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New! The latest show: Palestine Update, Media Watch, interview with flotilla memeber Wind Beaver, and music.
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For a Full Listing of local events in support of Palestine, including city & county ceasefire resolutions, protests, and other actions, Visit the North Coast Coalition for Palestine Events page in addition to the PJC events calendar.
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Provides a way for people to respond to fear and anxiety in our community as a result of the increase in immigration enforcement, ICE raids and other attacks against our communities. The network provides a 24-hour hotline to immigrants facing a raid by federal immigration agents & more. Visit our website
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Conozca Sus Derechos (Spanish - California)
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Know Your Rights (English)
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The videos above were created by Conozca Sus Derechos/Know Your Rights,
Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Protections.
Advocates for Immigrant Rights & Protections.
Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County
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