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Obama Commits to Afghanistan Withdrawals |
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Wednesday, 22 June 2011 12:05 |
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President Obama has committed to withdrawing 10,000 troops from Afghanistan by the end of the year and a further 23,000 troops by summer 2012. This would reverse the 30,000 soldier "surge" deployed by President Obama at the beginning of his term. A complete withdrawal from Afghanistan would take place by the end of 2014.
We need to continue the pressure to end the war in Afghanistan.
Mark you calendar and plan to join us for our “critical mass” Women in Black vigil on WED Aug 3rd, 5-6PM at the Statehouse. Weekly vigils continue as well.
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Last Updated on Friday, 08 July 2011 18:00 |
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Drone Attacks and CIA Stir Anti-American Sentiment in Pakistan |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 14 April 2011 19:03 |
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 Two events have rocked US-Pakistani relations recently, incensing Pakistani public opinion against the US presence in Pakistan. One, a spectacular drone attack that killed 50 civilians including tribal elders, children and policemen at Datta Khel in North Waziristan on March 17th, drawing widespread protest in Pakistan. The other, the controversy over Raymond Davis, a CIA contractor apprehended and almost put on trial in Pakistan for the shooting deaths of two Pakistanis. After intense diplomatic pressure, Davis was returned to the US. In response to public outcry, the Pakistani government is demanding the US scale back its drone attacks and CIA presence in their country. Drone attacks have been effective at killing militant leaders… and civilians. Americans need to ask themselves: do these drone attacks and aggressive covert actions do more harm than good?
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Solidarity with Egypt Vigil (Feb 5th in 5 Points) |
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Tuesday, 22 February 2011 07:30 |
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 22 February 2011 07:46 |
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Written by Administrator
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Thursday, 07 April 2011 20:59 |
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The Carolina Peace Resource Center, an all-volunteer organization, needs you! Under new management, we are looking for new board members, organizers and volunteers to carry forward the work of peace. Whether you’re a big time fundraiser or can just put up of few flyers, your help is appreciated!
Membership & Fundraising Cmte. Meeting
WED April 13th, 6:30PM
Turnipseed Law Offices,
Chaired by Board member Walid Hakim, the Membership & Fundraising Cmte is charged with creating a membership process, recruiting new people for CPRC, and implementing a fundraising plan.
ALSO look for the next monthly Peace Committee meeting, to be announced soon!
For more info, contact Carolina Pace: info AT carolinapeace.org or dial our Peaceline: (803) 216-1448. |
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STOP SB 20: SC Senate Considering Draconian Immigration Law |
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Wednesday, 02 February 2011 21:21 |
The South Carolina Senate is currently considering a law seen as more draconian than Arizona’s recent controversial law. Senate Bill # 20 or SB20 would require law enforcement to check the immigration status of anyone they have “reasonable suspicion” is unlawfully in the United States. Currently, the law is in the Senate’s Judiciary committee but will come up for a vote in the Senate soon.
3 Arguments against SB 20:
1. Costly. At a time when SC’s government has a $1.3 billion deficit, the state of South Carolina and muncipalities cannot afford the added expense of enforcing this law.
2. Added Burden to Law Enforcement. Besides monetary concerns, SB 20 would burden police with immigration enforcement, distracting them from stopping violent crime, etc.
3. Promotes Racial Profiling. Legal residents will greater face discrimination or harassment due to “looking” like an immigrant.
We need federal immigration reform, not repression.
CONTACT your STATE SENATOR and let them know what you think.
http://www.scstatehouse.gov/html-pages/senatemembersd.html |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 February 2011 13:52 |
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