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Should CBS, 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley tell the Whole Story about Russia and Ukraine?

CBS’ Scott Pelley produced a story concerning the Russian/Ukrainian war that was recorded 9/17/23 and aired on 60 minutes 12-2023.  I’ve watched 60 minutes since the days of Mike Wallace and have been impressed with the factual approach taken by its producers. However, the Scott Pelley 60 minutes story, that featured interviews with Volodymyr Zelensky, … Continue reading Should CBS, 60 Minutes and Scott Pelley tell the Whole Story about Russia and Ukraine?

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Attack on Gaza

It’s a real shame Our President couldn't have announced just as strongly and demonstrably that America stands with Palestinians as well. Before the monstrous Hamas attacks, remember that millions of Israelis protested again and again the hardline tactics of its own Prime Minister toward Palestinians, some of them Israeli citizens. Now we have our own … Continue reading Attack on Gaza

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Amber Duke, executive director of the ACLU of Kentucky to speak at November Third Thursday Lunch

https://louisvillefor.org/third-thursday-lunch Kentuckians’ civil rights and civil liberties are imperiled in our current political environment.  ACLU of Kentucky Executive Director, Amber Duke, will discuss the organization’s current legal and policy docket, as well as preview the issues expected to take center stage during the General Assembly’s long session beginning on January 2, 2024. Amber Duke has been with the ACLU of … Continue reading Amber Duke, executive director of the ACLU of Kentucky to speak at November Third Thursday Lunch

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Medea Benjamin speaking on Ukraine (recording)

https://louisvillefor.org/medea-benjamin On Sunday, lifelong peace and justice activist Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK Women for Peace, will be in Louisville to speak about the U.S. role in Ukraine and sign copies of her recent book, War in Ukraine: Making Sense of a Senseless Conflict.  She'll be speaking on Sunday, October 29th @ 3:00 p.m. EDT at the … Continue reading Medea Benjamin speaking on Ukraine (recording)

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Statement from the Oldest Peace Group in the U.S. on the Outbreak of Another Gaza War

Contact: Ariel Gold | arielgold@forusa.org | (510) 599-5330Rev. Graylan Scott Hagler | Graylan@forusa.org | (202) 302-0307 SOURCE: https://forusa.org/statement-from-the-oldest-peace-group-in-the-u-s-on-the-outbreak-of-another-gaza-war/ October 7, 2023 – The Fellowship of Reconciliation is horrified at the new war that has just broken out in Israel/Palestine. FOR, a pacifist organization since its conception in 1914 in Europe and 1915 in the United States, condemns the initiation of … Continue reading Statement from the Oldest Peace Group in the U.S. on the Outbreak of Another Gaza War

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Medea Benjamin to speak in Louisville, October 29

Click here for PDF version of the flier: https://louisvillefor.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/medea.pdf. SPONSORED BY: The Louisville Chapter of the Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR)Our Co-Sponsors: Louisville Church Women United, St William Catholic Church & The Peace & Social Concerns Committee  of Louisville Friends Meeting (Quaker) For more information on Medea: https://www.codepink.org/medea_benjamin. She is https://www.instagram.com/medea.benjamin/ on Instagram.

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Third Thursday Lunch returns to Hotel Louisville with Speaker Kyle Ellison

The Third Thursday Lunches continue at Hotel Louisville • 120 West Broadway (Second & Broadway)  September 21, 2023—Out of Sight – Out of Mind – Out of Money: Turning the Lights ON at Metro Jail with Kyle Ellison Lunch buffet at 11:30am, presentation at noon The current crisis at Louisville’s Metro Jail has been building for more than forty … Continue reading Third Thursday Lunch returns to Hotel Louisville with Speaker Kyle Ellison