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350 Madison: James Janko of Veterans for Peace Speaks On Militarism & Climate 7 Feb @ 7pm

The Cost of War & Militarism for the Climate Crisis

WHAT: 350 Madison Monthly Meeting
WHEN: Monday, February 7, 2022, 7:00–8:10 pm, followed group discussions
HOW: Register in advance for the meeting here. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting via computer, tablet, or smartphone. 

Join 350 Madison and Quakers on Monday, February 7, to hear James Janko of Veterans for Peace speak about militarism and the climate crisis. This is an excerpt from what Jim, a medic in Vietnam, has written about why he joined the Veterans for Peace Climate Crisis & Militarism Project:

“In Viet Nam, I saw first-hand the destruction in the Cu Chi and Tay Ninh countryside, the forests and fields razed by bombs and defoliants, the land seemingly stripped of all life for as far as the eye could see. Sometimes I felt we were fighting the earth itself…. The destruction occurring because of climate change dwarfs the almost indescribable devastation I witnessed in Viet Nam. No organization in the world emits more greenhouse gases than the Pentagon. For this reason, issues of militarism and the consequences of militarism need to be at the forefront of the climate movement.”

As part of his presentation, he will talk about the environmental impact of the F-35s, something that he talks about with all groups, but of particular relevance for us at 350 Madison. His talk is co-sponsored by the Madison Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).”

Jim Janko Statement: WHY I’VE JOINED VFP’S EFFORTS TO ADDRESS CLIMATE CHANGE

350 Madison Climate Action Team on Facebook

Armistice Day Event Madison – A commemoration and a call to end all wars Nov 11

A recording of the Armistice event can be found at…

The Progressive Magazine on YouTube

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or Veterans for Peace Madison Clarence Kailin Chapter 25 FaceBook  

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Norman Stockwell [Master of Ceremonies]

Alfred W. McCoy

Kathy Kelly

Fran Wiedenhoeft

Larry Orr

Wisconsin Poppy: Armistice

Armistice +100 is a program of more than 25 events in Madison in the fall of 2018 to mark the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

 

Music from John McCutcheon and Si Kahn

PDF for poster

ArmsticeDay2021_flyer3pdf

Celebrate Armistice – VFP National

More information and background on Armistice and Veterans Day

 

“The first World War had just ended and nations mourning their dead collectively called for an end to all wars.  Armistice Day was born and was designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated.”

After World War II, the U.S. Congress decided to rebrand November 11 as Veterans Day. Honoring the warrior quickly morphed into honoring the military and glorifying war. Armistice Day was flipped from a day for peace into a day for displays of militarism.

Veterans For Peace has taken the lead in lifting up the original intention of November 11th – as a day for peace. As veterans we know that a day that celebrates peace, not war, is the best way to honor the sacrifices of veterans. We want generations after us to never know the destruction war has wrought on people and the earth.

Veterans For Peace has been celebrating Armistice Day almost since the organization’s inception, with a few chapters doing yearly events. Since 2008, with the passing of an official Veterans For Peace resolution, it became a VFP national effort. Each year, chapters across the country “Reclaim Armistice Day” by pushing the celebration of peace into the national conversation on Veterans Day.

Veterans For Peace is calling on everyone to stand up for peace this Armistice Day. More than ever, the world faces a critical moment. Tensions are heightened around the world and the U.S. is engaged militarily in multiple countries, without an end in sight.  Here at home we have seen the increasing militarization of our police forces and brutal crackdowns on dissent and people’s uprisings against state power. We must press our government to end reckless military interventions that endanger the entire world. We must build a culture of peace.”

September Madison Veterans for Peace Meeting Announcement

Our September monthly meeting will take place starting at 6pm, Wednesday (22nd) in room A at the Sequoya Library.  

Help for Afghans – About Face 

Need help for Afghans trying to evacuate, or want to know how to help? 🚨
About Face: Veterans Against War
Facebook ***There are ways to help that don’t require military intervention, that give Afghan people their inherent dignity and a choice other than oppression and occupation. We must help the most vulnerable in Afghanistan and be responsible for the terrible situation the US has created. In the coming days we will be centering the voices of the Afghan people, and in the meantime, here are ways you can help:



Stay away from Kabul’s airport! It’s not safe. Email any documentation of your work to an American friend or save it to the cloud. There are phone apps for scanning (e.g. GeniusScan). Do not have hard copies on your person.




AMERICAN CITIZENS: If you or someone you know is an American in Afghanistan that wants to get out, have them fill out this form. They can also email [email protected] or call his office at (202) 225-4765 if we can help follow up and push.





AFGHAN CIVILIANS: US citizens can fill out the following form for Afghan human rights defenders, women/gender rights advocates, journalists, and civil society leaders. Evacuate Our Allies sends the list to relevant U.S. government officials daily at 6 PM EST.





INTERPRETERS: If you/someone you know has an approved petition for a Special Immigrant Visa, email [email protected] or call 1-603-334-0828. For those with/without approved petitions, email [email protected] and Rep Andy Kim so he can try and push for an urgent evac: [email protected].


Other helpful SIV resources for interpreters and their supports, including templates:






P-2: If you/someone you know worked as a contractor with NGO, media, etc. Rep Andy Kim is pushing for P-2 holders to have safe passage immediately. If you have questions, or are eligible and need assistance contact [email protected].





HELPING HERE IN U.S.:


• If you want to volunteer for airport pickup, apartment setups, and/or meals for Afghans, go to https://t.co/bw2zeqFzQL?amp=1


• If you want to help provide transportation, housing, and other basic needs for Afghans at Fort Lee in Virginia, go to https://t.co/Z8lV7hJrnQ?amp=1


• If you are an attorney and you would like to help with Afghan pro bono cases, please sign up here: https://t.co/MWzKmRr6tN?amp=1


• Here are NGOs/charities working in Afghanistan you can support: https://t.co/CnqMuWdY8q?amp=1




Look up Afghans For A Better Tomorrow on twitter to see how you can continue help: www.twitter.com/afghanstomorrow








































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