Economic Justice

AFSC Supporters "Make Lemonade"

Make Lemonade Slideshow

Lew Feldstein was the guest speaker (Sandy Isaacs photo)
Maggie Fogarty and Andy Davis
Thato Ramoabi and Honore Murenzi
Carolyn Parrot and Brad Dorsey led the singing.
Lina Hervas Sings Along
Jerry Deschamps and Lew Feldstein
Make Lemonade! (Sandy Isaacs photo)
Arnie Alpert with Lew looking on.  (Sandy Isaacs photo)
Michelle Cunha and Sherry Gould describe Occupy Manchester and Occupy Concord
Maggie Fogarty was the emcee
Greg Heath and Lew Feldstein.

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When the politics and the economy hand out lemons, what do you do? Gather your friends to sing, share stories, inspire each other to keep on taking action for social justice, and make lemonade! That's what happened Nov. 12 at a benefit for the AFSC's New Hampshire Program, at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord.

Lew Feldstein was the guest speaker at the NH Program's annual dinner, Nov. 12.

Photos by: Sandy Isaacs

When politics and the economy hand out lemons, what do you do?  You gather friends, sing together, eat good food, share words to inspire continued action for social justice, and make lemonade!  That's what AFSC supporters did Nov. 12 at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Concord.  

Foreclosure on Bank of America

Friday, November 11, 2011 - 4:00pm

Bank of America is taking people’s homes through illegal and fraudulent foreclosure proceedings. At its core, the mortgage crisis was created by big banks playing fast and loose with our housing- we’re here to take it back and foreclose on the very institutions that would put us out of our homes!  Rally for a moratorium to end all foreclosures.  Bank of America on Green Valley Road.

Contact Information: 

Bobbie Sonner:

336-944-5483

Bloods and Crips Find Common Cause in Occupy Atlanta

Blood and Crips unite over Occupy Atlanta

occupy atlanta

Sherrod Britton and Shabaka Addae Guillory

Sherrod Britton, 29, was initiated into the Bloods when he was 18 years old. He joined because he felt lost and wanted to be a part of something.

Sherrod was walking down Peachtree Street past Troy Davis three weeks ago and saw all the tents. "I wanted to know what was going on, so I stopped by, I haven't left since", said Sherrod.

Sherrod expressed feeling a deep connection to the message and process of Occupy Atlanta." I stayed for the common cause, speaking for the people. I feel strongly that we have the right to jobs, health care, and affordable higher education."

The Haves, the Have-Nots, and the Beloved Community

Keith Harvey, AFSC Regional Director in New England, is hosting a series of community phone conversations on the theme The Haves, the Have-Nots, and the Beloved Community

We'll be talking about economic justice,the peace we work for in the world, and the peace we work for within.   Please join us!

Community Phone Call: Global Challenges

Tuesday, November 15, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Please join Joseph Gerson, Director of AFSC's Peace and Economic Security Program, for a telephone discussion about the global challenges that await as US power declines. 

Our host will be Keith Harvey, AFSC Regional Director in New England, who has launched a three part series of community conversations on the theme,  The Haves, the Have-Nots and the Beloved Community.

Contact Information: 

Theresa Kirby 617-661-6160 ext 132

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Community Phone Call: Economic Justice

Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Please join us from the comfort of your own home for a conversation with Arnie Alpert and Maggie Fogarty, Coordinators of AFSC's New Hampshire Program.  They will be sharing stories and strategies for achieving economic justice.  They will also welcome your questions!

Our host will be Keith Harvey, AFSC Regional Director in New England, who has launched a three part series of community conversations on the theme,  The Haves, the Have-Nots and the Beloved Community.

Contact Information: 

Theresa Kirby, 617-661-6130 ext. 132

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Occupy Together: A Legacy of Nonviolent Occupation

People before Profit at Occupy Philly

People before Profit at Occupy Philly

Note: This guest blog post by Angelina Conti remembers another time when a nonviolent peace encampment was used as a tool for protest.

by Angelina Conti

When the Occupy Wall Street movement began in Zuccotti Park in September, I was surprised to find myself thinking about the Bonus Army and a lesson half remembered from a high school history class … something about veterans occupying the capitol, General MacArthur, and a fire.

Occupy Together: Witness Carefully

Choose Love over Fear at Occupy Philly

Choose Love over Fear at Occupy Philly

Note: This guest post by Paul Lacey reflects on the Occupy movement, its relationship to past movements, and the damage done by Wall Street.  - Lucy

by Paul Lacey

Food, Trade and Justice: The Human Face of US Policy

Friday, October 28, 2011 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Witness for Peace presents Julio Sanchesz from the Humboldt Center, Nicaragua adnthe Centeral American Alliance for the Protection of Biodiversity.  Julio has been touring New England and will spend his last evening here in Providence.  Join us for a 6pm potluck and 7pm program.  He will speak of the impact of U.S. policy on Nicaragua and all of Latin America, food security, free trade, the environment and human rights.  The event is free and open to the public.  We will be requesting donations to continue the work of Witness for Peace New England. 

Occupy Together: Living Humanly

Interfaith Tent sponsored by Quakers at Occupy Philly

Interfaith Tent sponsored by Quakers at Occupy Philly

Note: Here is a guest blog post by Cara Curtis, on the living experiment that is the Occupy Together movement.  - Lucy

by Cara Curtis

My hope for the Occupy movement is that we continue to live humanly.  It has taken me a little while, though, to arrive at this articulation.

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