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Area Gun Control Advocacy Group to focus on two legislative issues

Posted on February 4, 2015 by josievs

News release from Quad County Coalition for the Sensible Regulation of Guns A group of concerned citizens from throughout Ohio met this past weekend at the First Congregational Church in Columbus. They met out of a concern for the protection … Continue reading →

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Death Penalty on the Street – a public presentation co-sponsored by PPJ

Posted on February 1, 2015 by josievs

Because Black Lives Matter across the country and in our own community, People for Peace & Justice Sandusky County is proud to co-sponsor the following public presentation.  We invite you to join us. Death Penalty on the Street Presenter: Jelani … Continue reading →

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Jan. 21st meeting will feature film on Nashville lunch counter sit-in

Posted on January 3, 2015 by josievs

Beginning this month, we have moved our meeting date and place: Date:  Third Wednesday of the month Place:  First United Church of Christ, 1500 Tiffin Rd., Fremont (at the Ballville Bridge).  Thank you to our member Rev. Elaine Bast for … Continue reading →

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Human Trafficking and “Sisters in Shelter” will be the topic at PPJ’s Dec. 16 meeting

Posted on December 7, 2014 by josievs

People for Peace & Justice will meet Tuesday, Dec. 16, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 902 E. State St., Fremont.  A 6:30 pm potluck will be followed by a 7:30 presentation on Human Trafficking and Sisters in Shelter. David and … Continue reading →

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new delegation being formed for May 4-15—-to Palestine!!!!

Posted on November 12, 2014 by josievs

Originally posted on Project Peace:
Hello everyone! Yes, it’s time to begin recruiting again for anyone who may want to go on the Palestine delegation of 11 days including going and coming. It will happen May 4-15 of 2015. This…

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ISIL is topic of next PPJ meeting on Oct. 21

Posted on October 14, 2014 by josievs

ISIL will be the topic at the next meeting of People for Peace and Justice Sandusky County on October 21 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, 902 E. State St., Fremont. Brandon Hord will speak on “The Anatomy of … Continue reading →

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Iraq War veteran to speak in Tiffin on “Why Peace is Possible”

Posted on September 4, 2014 by josievs

Mark your calendars!  On Oct. 6, PPJ will be carpooling to Tiffin to hear Iraq War veteran Paul Chappell speak on “Why Peace is Possible:  Exploring the Anatomy of Violence and War.”  Details below.  To join our carpool, call Josie … Continue reading →

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See you at the Fair!

Posted on August 21, 2014 by josievs

PPJ has a booth this week at the Sandusky County Fair (Aug. 19-24). Our major themes: Get Money Out of Politics:  Corporations are not persons and money is not speech. We are featuring materials and petitions from Move to Amend.  … Continue reading →

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Peace in Gaza requires justice for Palestinians

Posted on August 3, 2014 by josievs

Since Israel’s assault on Gaza began 27 days ago, we have heard mainstream media endlessly trumpet the message:  “Israel has a right to defend itself.”  Seldom do we hear any context provided.  Militants labeled “terrorists” don’t usually arise out of … Continue reading →

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Back to Iraq? No Way!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by josievs

We’ll be out again this Wednesday July 9 to demonstrate against US military intervention in Iraq. Wednesday, July 9 4:30 – 5:30 pm Corner of Front and W. State St. in Fremont All are welcome to join us. Read Noam … Continue reading →

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