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The Iraq war has certainly been costly in terms of lives lost, with thousands of U.S. military personnel dead, and hundreds of thousands of Iraqis who have been killed. Also, the economic costs are far greater than most people imagine, with more than $1 trillion tax dollars spent in the first four years of the war

One trillion dollars equals $720 million spent each day, or $500,000 per minute. The taxpayer money spent on the war is displacing millions of Iraqis and destroying their hospitals and schools instead of supporting health care, education and housing for people in our own communities.The American Friends Service Committee has launched a national project to highlight the economic cost of the war and demand that Congress shift war funding to support human needs here and real solutions in Iraq.FIND OUT MORE HERE

 


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Eyes Wide Open Ohio is a multi-media exhibit that presents a portion of the true impact of war on Ohioans. If you would like to host this exhibit in your community contact in Northeast Ohio, Leah Davis, e-mail: LDavis@afsc.org / phone at 330-928-2301, in Southwest Ohio, Barb Roberts, e-mail: broberts@afsc.org / phone at 937-278-4225, or download the brochure.

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Speaker Available

Our program director, Greg Coleridge (Economic Justice and Empowerment Program) Corporations and Democracy
Civil Liberties
Peace Issues
Campaign Finance and Voting Issues

Contact our office at 330-928-2301 or 330-928-2416 for more information.


Creating Democracy Workshop

An introductory, participatory workshop on how to change laws and assert citizen authority and power. Sponsored by the American Friends Service Committee. Cost of the workshop is $10.00 per person. Download pdf brochure (Front & Back). If you group is interested in hosting a workshop, e-mail gcoleridge@afsc.org


ONGOING:

Doing Democracy radio program
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Doing Democracy is a radio program on WRUW (91.1 FM) in Cleveland every Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 am. It’s hosted by Vickie Lovegren, AFSC committeeperson, who covers a variety of issues, people and activities/events related to democracy and self-governance. Listen to it every week!


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FreedomJournal.Tv doesn't receive any funding from the government or from corporations. We are 100% supported by viewers. FreedomJournal.Tv needs your  support to keep our programming on the air. We do not receive any government or corporate funding.

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b Saturday March 27, 2010 

 MARCH FOR JOBS in Akron

Noon
Akron, Ohio

We need Jobs NOW!

Kickoff Rally
St. Paul A.M.E. Church
1250 S. Hawkins Avenue

March through West Akron Neighborhoods and Community Business District

End at Kerr Park, 964 Nome Ave.

  • Training and Jobs for Local Residents to Upgrade City Sewers and Infrastructure NOW!!
  • Jobs for Construction and Revitalization of Neighborhoods NOW!
  • Jobs for Youth/Young Adults NOW!
  • Transparency and Direct Public Oversight of Federal Money for Jobs Coming to Akron/Summit County!
  • Enact a Moratorium on Home Foreclosures & Evictions NOW!
  • Funds People’s Needs, Not Wars and Bank Bailouts!
  • Enact Trade Deals that Protect Jobs and Communities, Not Corporations!


Sponsored by Citizens for Jobs NOW!

More information, Call John Fuller 330-867-5122 or the American Friends Service Committee 330-928-2301

Download flyer here

b Saturday March 20, 2010 

Ending Wars and Occupations

March 20 is the 7th anniversary of the start of the Iraq War and Occupation. A national March is taking place in Washington DC.
Read the Call to Action athttps://www.natassembly.org/Home_Page.html


Bus tickets are $50. For information, email noacinfo@aol.com
 
Local actions in Akron and Cleveland are also being planned.
 
Next Akron planning meeting: Monday, February 1, 6:30 pm, AFSC office
Next Cleveland planning meeting: Thursday, February 11, 6:30 pm, Gypsy Bean coffeehouse, 6425 Detroit Ave., Cleveland

Cleveland Bus Info

Akron Bus Info

b Friday March 19, 2010 

Rally Against Wars and Occupations

[To Commemorate the 7th Anniversary of the Iraq War and To Protest the Ongoing War and Occupation in Afghanistan]

4:00pm-6:00pm

Federal Building Plaza, corner of Main and Market St.
Akron

Reading of names of killed Ohio soldiers, Afghanis and Iraqis. We will beat a drum and blow out a candle after the reading of each name.

People are needed to read names, beat a drum and light/blow out candles.

Please RSVP if you can be there. Spread the word!

RSVP Leah Davis at ldavis@afsc.org or call 330-928-2301
Sponsored by: American Friends Service Committee

Download Flyer here

b Friday March 19, 2010 

Eyes Wide Open at Oberlin College

9am-5pm

Mudd Library (middle of campus in Wilder Bowl near the Student Union)

b Saturday March 13, 2010

John Looney Peace and Justice Awards program

Honoring: Joseph A. Mosyjowski

6:00pm
Grace United Church of Christ, 3285 Cleveland-Massillon Rd, Norton Ohio 44203

RSVP by March 6th to: 330-644-4249

sponsored by Barberton-Norton-Wadsworth Peace Group,

Joe Mosyjowski this year’s recipient, is an AFSC Committeepers

 


Ongoing Events:


Doing Democracy radio program

Doing Democracy is a radio program on WRUW (91.1 FM) in Cleveland every Tuesday morning from 9-10:30 am. It’s hosted by Vickie Lovegren, AFSC committeeperson, who covers a variety of issues, people and activities/events related to democracy and self-governance. Listen to it every week!


0Weekly Peace Vigils are held every Friday, rain or shine, in Akron at the corner of Market and Main Streets from 4:00 to 5:00 pm


Every Sunday - “ENOUGH” protest from Noon-1 PM at E.9th and Lakeside, Cleveland
From: Susan Meara mearas@wowway.com

There is a good amount of traffic at that corner on Sundays because of visitors to the Rock Hall and Great Lakes Science Center, and reactions are mostly positive. You can park for free at the meters nearby on E.9th or on Lakeside going east. It does your heart good to express yourself among likeminded people for just an hour a week. Bring your signs and join us!


Come To A NOAC Action Meeting at C-Space, 4323 Clark Avenue, Cleveland 44109, (216) 631-2233 Join us and be part of the dialogue as we plan upcoming events. Bring your ideas and come to listen, ask questions, strategize future actions, and help give a stronger voice to peace and justice.Website: www.noacinfo.org Email: noacinfo@aol.com

**NOAC meetings are held regularly on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month. Same time and location for each meeting.**


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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