Author Archives: josievs

How to take action for Palestinians

Posted on November 15, 2024 by josievs

On October 30th, we hosted a public screening of Where Olive Trees Weep, attended by nearly 40 people. Here is some follow-up information. Some of you have asked about how to screen Where Olive Trees Weep, for an event or … Continue reading →

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Skip Oliver to address Ukraine-Russia conflict at Oct. 16th PPJ meeting

Posted on October 3, 2024 by josievs

Arnold “Skip” Oliver has graciously accepted our invitation to speak on the Ukraine-Russia conflict at the next meeting of People for Peace & Justice, Oct. 16th. Skip’s article “Let’s Rethink the War in Ukraine” caught our attention in the spring … Continue reading →

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Resources opposing Lifewise Academy and public school release time religious instruction

Posted on July 15, 2024 by josievs

When PPJ met in June, we had a lively discussion about Lifewise Academy and potential harm to our public schools and our community. We’d like to share a few resources. If you are concerned about Lifewise Academy coming to public … Continue reading →

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Guns to Gardens: Fremont, June 8

Posted on May 3, 2024 by josievs

June 8th: The second annual Guns to Gardens is returning to St. Paul’s in Fremont! Will you join us? People for Peace & Justice (PPJ) is cosponsoring and working hard to make this community gun safety event a success. Let’s … Continue reading →

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Rally to Remember Victims of School Shootings, 6 years after Parkland

Posted on February 13, 2024 by josievs

RALLY TO REMEMBER SCHOOL SHOOTING VICTIMS 6th anniversary of Parkland Where: Corner of W. State St. and Front St., FremontWhen: Wednesday, Feb. 14, 4:00 – 5:00 pm BROKEN HEARTS, BROKEN LIVES: 394 school shootings since Columbine. 6 years after the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Palestine!

Posted on January 4, 2024 by josievs

We’re pleased and excited to welcome Youseff Baddar and Sr. Paulette Schroeder to Birchard Public Library on Wednesday, Jan. 24th, 6:30 pm, to help us explore the history of Palestine and the backstory of the ongoing crisis in Gaza.   Youseff … Continue reading →

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Mike Ferner, peace and democracy advocate, to speak

Posted on November 12, 2023 by josievs

Mike Ferner, national director of Veterans for Peace, will speak at the November 15th meeting of People for Peace & Justice Sandusky County. He will address how to strengthen US democracy so that work for human rights and social justice … Continue reading →

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Golden Rule peace boat sails to Toledo August 10-13

Posted on May 22, 2023 by josievs

The historic peace boat, Golden Rule, will dock in Toledo August 10 – 13. Learn more about its history and local events on the flyer below. In 1958, anti-nuclear weapons activists set sail aboard the Golden Rule planning to physically … Continue reading →

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Back to the Tracks! Safe Railroads NOW

Posted on March 7, 2023 by josievs

Friends, We’ll be back at the Norfolk-Southern crossing on State St. downtown Fremont, this Wednesday at 4:00 pm to keep up the pressure after East Palestine: stricter rail safety laws NOW! **We’ve notified the Toledo television stations.** Can you join … Continue reading →

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Demonstration at Norfolk Southern tracks in Fremont, Wednesday. No more East Palestines! Rail safety NOW.

Posted on February 27, 2023 by josievs

For Immediate Release, Feb. 27, 2023 Contact:Deb Johnson, johnsdl71@gmail.com, 419-307-2581Josie Setzler, josiesetzler@gmail.com, 419-559-3759 Demonstrators to gather at Norfolk Southern tracks in downtown Fremont to demand: Rail Safety NOW, Accountability for East Palestine Where: Next to the Norfolk Southern rail crossing, … Continue reading →

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