Tomorrow! Poor People's Campaign Across the Country!

 

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	Last year Veterans For Peace joined with the Poor People’s Campaign (PPC). The original PPC was launched in 1967 by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This new campaign is addressing the triple evils described by Dr. King; militarism, poverty and bigotry. It is also taking on ecological devastation.  On February 5th, the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival will hold Unity News Conferences at state capitols across the nation. In over 25 states and Washington DC, people will announce their participation in 40 days of moral action to launch the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival this Spring.  Visit their Facebook to find a city near you! We will stand united with folks across the country at state capitols and in Washington, DC highlighting the human impact of policies which promote systemic racism, poverty, the war economy and environmental devastation. Fifty years ago, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King called for a Poor People’s Campaign to begin a “revolution of values” in America. We are reigniting these efforts to unite the poor, disenfranchised, and marginalized to transform our nation’s political, economic and moral structures of our society. By the Numbers: Since 2010, 23 states have passed racist voter suppression laws. As of 2016, there are 40.6 million people living below the federal poverty line. At the height of the Vietnam War, military spending was $354 billion, today it is nearly twice that at $635 billion. 53 cents out of every discretionary dollar of our taxes goes directly to the military. 13.8 million low-income households cannot afford water. This number could triple if water prices continue to rise. Make sure to check out the National Poor People’s Campaign Social Media Facebook! If you aren't in D.C. make sure to visit the Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival Facebook page to search for a city near you!  Or you can livestream the event in D.C. on Monday!
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