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         Welcome to Aiken Peace.org.
Our mission statement is: Aiken Peace is a grassroots nonpartisan nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting debate and dialogue on peace & social justice issues. We are a local chapter of the Carolina Peace Resource Center and a member of the SC Progressive Network



Since our inception in 2004 the organization has sponsored many community actions. We continue to grow with new members and activities. Please take a look to see what Aiken Peace has been up to.

ACTION ALERT: Support McDermott-Ellison Letter on Siege of Gaza


         One year has passed since Operation Cast Lead killed 1,400 Palestinians in Gaza and 13 Israelis. Since then, the draconian siege of Gaza has actually tightened despite a ceasefire. The result is a worsening humanitarian situation that had lead Oxfam to publicly ask “why the world has abandoned Gaza.” One way of taking a stand against the siege and helping to change Congress is to urge your Congressman to sign onto a "Dear Colleague" letter to President Obama sponsored by Rep. Jim McDermott and Rep. Keith Ellison.
         McDermott-Ellison "Dear Colleague" Letter on Gaza expresses concern over the humanitarian effects of the blockade of Gaza and urges the lifting of the blockade.
[Click here to read the "Dear Colleague" letter]


URGE YOUR CONGRESSMAN TO SIGN ONTO McDERMOTT-ELLISON letter (now through Jan 15)
Rep. J. Gresham Barrett (SC #3)
DC PHONE: 202-225-5301
EMAIL http://www.house.gov/formbarrett/writebarrett.htm

Rep. Joe Wilson (SC #2)
DC PHONE: 202-225-2452
EMAIL http://www.house.gov/formwilson/IMA/issue.htm



Two gifts from Aiken Peace this year...

Women in Black T-Shirts:
  • $15
  • Black, tagless cotton T-shirt in adult sizes M, L, XL, as available. Front: in white lettering, "Women in Black (arched letters); Aiken, SC" interlinked peace and woman signs, below "No war. No violence"
  • Back: large peace sign in white

    "Addicted to War: Why the US Can't Kick Militarism" Book
  • $8
  • Anti-war classic featuring 77-pages of comic book style story describing how the war machine costs Americans and the history of American militarism from Indian Wars to the Iraq War. More info: www.addictedtowar.com
  • Preview entire book: http://www.addictedtowar.com/atw2a.html

    To purchase a Women in Black T-shirt or the "Addicted to War" book CONTACT David, 803-215-3263 or aiken_peace@yahoo.com

    2010 Membership Drive


    Aiken Peace needs you! To grow the local peace movement, we need more participation, more volunteers, and, yes, more financial contributions. Become a 2010 Member of Aiken Peace now through January. Annual memberships are:
  • $35 Individual Membership
  • $50 Family Membership
  • $20 Student/Discounted Membership
    Members who join before the end of the year will receive a complimentary copy of the anti-war classic book "Addicted to War." You do not have to be a paying member to participate in Aiken Peace, but your contributions are very much appreciated. To join, fill out and mail in the membership form found on our website here: Membership Form
    or
    CONTACT David, 803-215-3263 / aiken_peace@yahoo.com



    Upcoming Events:



    State of the Union Watching Party
    DATE To Be Announced
    Aiken Unitarian Universalist Church
    115 Gregg Ave, Aiken, SC

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