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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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Veterans for Peace to present: Climate Change & Militarism

Posted on January 29, 2023 by josievs

Originally posted on Josie Setzler:
Guest presentation at the Feb. 15th meeting of People for Peace & Justice Sandusky County: Veterans for Peace: Climate Crisis and Militarism Project Presenters: Veterans for Peace members Steve Morse, Cindy Piester, and Gary Butterfield…

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Come see us at four local events this summer!

Posted on June 17, 2022 by josievs

People for Peace & Justice will participate in four Fremont events this summer! We hope you can stop by for a chat! 1. Juneteenth, June 25th: We’ll have a display table at Fremont NAACP’s Juneteenth event in Birchard Park, Saturday, … Continue reading →

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Visit us at the 2021 Sandusky County Fair!

Posted on August 23, 2021 by josievs

Visit our booth during the Sandusky County Fair, Aug. 24 – 29, 2021! We started doing our fair booths back in 2008. We’ve skipped a year or two here and there, but not many! This year we have two major … Continue reading →

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Speaker on nonviolent protest against tar sands oil pipelines

Posted on April 18, 2021 by josievs

On the eve of Earth Day, join us by Zoom as we host activist Brenna Cussen Anglada on her nonviolent action to address the climate crisis by turning off the valves of Enbridge Energy oil pipelines.   April 21, 7 pmBrenna, … Continue reading →

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Cassandrea Tucker and Matt Wahlgren Address Anti-Racism Vigil

Posted on June 19, 2020 by josievs
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Fremont Vigil for Racial Justice

Posted on June 3, 2020 by josievs

June 3, 2020 Press Alert Anti-Racism Vigil: Stand for Justice for George Floyd and all victims of racist violence Today, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, Corner of Front and State, Fremont, OH Contact: Josie Setzler, 419-559-3759 Community members will stand vigil … Continue reading →

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Pandemic-related announcements

Posted on May 14, 2020 by josievs

1. Vigils: PPJ will resume our weekly vigils for peace and justice, beginning May 20, and every Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:30 pm, weather permitting, corner of Front and State St., Fremont.  We will wear masks and observe strict social distancing. … Continue reading →

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