Peace & Justice E-Blast for July 13-20th 2007

By Debbie Boen | July 15, 2007 |

The Nashville Peace and Justice Center is a community-based coalition of organizations and individuals working to promote equity and to create a peaceful, just, and sustainable society through reflection, education, and non-violent action.

Peace & Justice E-Blast, For the week of July 13 - 20, 2007

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Justice at Smithfield — Publix/H.G. Hills Rallies

The working families of the Smithfield pork production plant in Tar Heel, NC need our help! Together we can put an end to skyrocketing injuries, threats, intimidation, and the firing of injured workers. Help us tell Smithfield pork that as their business practices continue to hurt their employees that it will only hurt their business. Your support will give us the strong turn out Tar Heel workers deserve. Contact Kate at (202) 286-9626 or kmason@ufcw.org.org for more info. «Read the rest of this article»

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Protesters disrupt first Hindu prayer in Senate

By David W. Shelton | July 15, 2007 |

On Thursday, July 12, Rajan Zed became the first person to offer a Hindu prayer on the Senate floor. Sadly, the prayer was disrupted by “Christian patriots” who were eventually arrested on the misdemeanor charge of disrupting Congress. This “protest” was an utter disgrace to not only the Senate, but to Christianity as a whole.

Fox News reported:

Zed, who was born in India, was invited by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. Speaking in the chamber shortly after the prayer, Reid defended the choice and linked it to the war debate.

“If people have any misunderstanding about Indians and Hindus,” Reid said, “all they have to do is think of Gandhi,” a man “who gave his life for peace.”

“I think it speaks well of our country that someone representing the faith of about a billion people comes here and can speak in communication with our heavenly Father regarding peace,” said Reid, a Mormon and sharp critic of President Bush’s Iraq policies.

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GLAAD to present a free basic media workshop

By David W. Shelton | July 15, 2007 |

GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation) in association With Christian Community Church of Clarksville will present a special free basic media workshop from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on August 2, 2007. The workshop will be held in a meeting room at The Riverview Inn at 50 College Street in Clarksville.

“This special workshop is ideal for those who are spokespersons for an LGBT organization who frequently speaks with the media, or anyone who wants to learn about the media and how to talk about their lives to others,” said GLAAD Southern Media Strategist Alex Shoor, who will facilitate the training. Shoor emphasized the importance of working with local media. “As we work every day for equality, it is essential our voice is represented in the media,” he said. «Read the rest of this article»

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Renown Gang Awareness Group the Ripple Foundation Joins Stop the Violence Forum

By Terry McMoore | July 15, 2007 |

What Rev. Marvin Barner Founder of the Ripple Foundation saw in West Akron, Ohio almost 17 years ago he sees in Clarksville TN., a major growth in Gang activities. The sweet little town of Clarksville that is advertised as the answer to the violence and the high cost of living that plague major cities across the country is living in denial. Yes it is a wonderful place to relocate and raise a family and the cost of living index is 89% when compared to other cities at 100% - 114%.

But with growth there comes the baggage of developing metro life. Now beloved residents of Clarksville I know many of you might think the solution to this problem is to find a way to slow down the growth but believe you me if one can obtain a better quality of life starting with the purchase of a home for $100,0000 and that same house else where would have cost you $200, 000, people are going to pack up the family move to that location, then call other family members and recommend they move to Clarksville to.

On July 24, 2007 at the New Providence United Methodist Church we hope to provide an eye opening view of the growth reality in the city of Clarksville and it gang activities. (Read More)

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