VFPeNews: Women's March, Free Chelsea, and MLK
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Veterans For Peace at the Women's March
On January 21st, Veterans For Peace will join the Women’s March on Washington to send a bold message to our new administration on their first day in office, and to the world, that women's rights are human rights. We will march in a contingent of progressive veteran and military family groups, including: IVAW, MFSO, Common Defense, Beyond the Choir and Black Knights Men's Choir.
A central part of the mission of Veterans For Peace is make visible the cost of war. The U.S. military has an epidemic of military sexual trauma. Veterans Affairs report that 1 in 4 women respond "yes," that they experienced MST, when screened by their VA provider. Keep in mind these numbers only reflect women who have chosen to report sexual assault and harassment.
Women face discrimination and harassment around the world in most every society. Veterans For Peace is appalled that the new Commander and Chief and President will be a man who has proven himself to be hostile to women’s rights and shown disregard to understanding his own misogynist behavior. Trump is a reflection that our society must change. We must fight sexism and build inclusive and fair communities. We stand with women at home and abroad for safety, and full access to their human rights.
Will you join us in DC? Fill out this short form to let us know. We will send out more info about the meeting location as the date gets closer.
Also, be sure to check out our page for other events that weekend in Washington D.C.
Are you participating in a sister march? Please let Casey know by e-mailing casey@veteransforpeace.org. If you need VFP materials to handout at your local event, please include that in your response.
Right now, we are also offering free shipping on all VFP flags purchased through the store. Just use the code TakeAction at the checkout and you will get free shipping for your order. You can purchase a flag online. Feel free to share this offer with your chapter members.
Challenging Trumpism, Wars and Militarism
 Veterans For Peace is co-sponsoring "Challenging Trumpism, Wars and Militarism" during the Inauguration Weekend in Washington D.C.
After the Inauguration: Rest Your Feet, Feed Your Head, Stoke Your Fire!
A free conference at American University’s Kay Spiritual Life Center
SUNDAY – JANUARY 22: 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Please join featured speakers Phyllis Bennis, Michael McPhearson, Judith LeBlanc, John Feffer, Alli McCracken, maTT DeVlieger, Jackie Cabasso, john Feffer, Raed Jarrar, Joseph Gerson, George Martin, Cole Harrison, Kevin Martin and others in a dialogue on building the peace and social justice movement as we build the resistance needed to overcome the Trump regime’s tyranny. In addition to panel discussions, we will have small-group strategy sessions.
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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Each year, Veterans For Peace has the opportunity to allow the commemoration of Martin Luther King, Jr. to serve as a guidepost for the ways that we are carrying on his legacy—as an organization and more broadly as a peace movement. Peace, social justice and King’s legacy come together as VFP continues to advance the interests of the poor, of the victims of social and racial injustice, and of the victims of violence on all scales. We know that these are all symptoms of endless war-making and military domination.
This MLK weekend, we reflect on what King’s legacy and the movement that he was a part of mean for us at this moment in history. Dr. King's memory has been largely sanitized in popular American culture, with some of his most revolutionary thoughts and words all but wiped from the pages of popular history. Rarely do we hear of his anti-war stance, his work to end poverty or his full vision of racial justice. At this historic moment, when a movement for black lives is raging in our streets and resistance grows to the upcoming inauguration, there is a national call to reclaim MLK's legacy, and remind the world that his vision was larger than what they've been told to imagine, and that it remains unfulfilled. <See Opportunities for Action>
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Travel Opportunity for Activists: Cuba!
Explore the heart and soul of the Cuban revolution and the dynamic society and culture it has brought into existence.
All are warmly welcomed to participate. A special feature of the tour is the presence of American veterans who have fought in foreign wars and returned home to advocate for peace. On this tour you’ll witness Cuban culture at its best. We’ll visit historic Old Havana and learn about its 500 year history. You see amazing art, hear incredible music, and experience the Cuban countryside and nature at it best. Many meals are included featuring Cuban and international cuisine. And you have time to explore on your own.
Check out the website or the testimonals from past trips!
Spots available for trips in the spring. Email Jim Ryerson for more information: jimryerson@earthlink.net
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