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The Realities of Mass Incarceration-Q&A with Columnist /Author Jeff Cohen
​and Exoneree Lacino Hamilton

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ZOOM - Wednesday, January 17th 7pm

On September 30, 2020, Lacino Hamilton walked free after 26 years of wrongful incarceration in the Michigan prison system. " He was freed by long-buried DNA evidence -- after social activism demanded a review of his case.
Lacino spent his time fighting for his freedom, seeking help by writing thousands of letters to the outside world, and educating himself. On the inside, he became a columnist, writing about prison as part of a broader system of economic and racial exploitation. One of his columns, “The Gentrification-to-Prison Pipeline," recalled his time growing up in Detroit’s Cass Corridor.
Lacino Hamilton has plenty to say about prison and about society. His articulate voice needs to be heard. He’s eager to answer any and all questions.
A GoFundMe page has been set up on his behalf. https://gofund.me/652e7b1a. Anything you can contribute will go directly to Lacino. Donating will help Lacino secure the most basic necessities.! Join our Zoom Meeting on 2/17, 7pm
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Co-sponsors Jewish Voices for Peace, Peace Action of Michigan, James & Grace Lee Boggs Center to Nurture Community Leadership.

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​ZOOM MEETING Tuesday, January 12th 7pm with Andy Levin
and Jim Jacobs.  

If this meeting is full, WATCH FACEBOOK LIVE on the Huntington Woods Peace Group Page.

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A Virtual Live Webinar Discussion Sunday, Dec 6, 2020 • 7-8:30 pm EST

A JVP-Detroit initiated webinar based on the recent writings of prominent journalist Peter Beinart, a committed Zionist and former advocate of the two-state solution, who now sees the mutual realization of both peoples’ self-determination on equal terms within one state as the key to resolving the current conflict. We invite people to learn about Beinart’s views, the challenges they pose to how the American Jewish community considers how it supports Israel, and whether they may be a viable basis for a solution to the Israel/Palestine conflict.

Moderator: Jeffrey L. Falick is rabbi at The Birmingham Temple Congregation for Humanistic Judaism. He and his congregation are active locally and nationally in many social justice efforts.

Panelists: Wayne State University Professor Brad Roth will present Beinart’s argument for renouncing the “Jewish state” construct and the subjugation that it entails, in favor of a Zionism that affirms “a Jewish home that is a Palestinian home, too.”
Attorney Huwaida Arraf will present a Palestinian perspective and insights on Beinart’s new views. She is a Palestinian American human rights attorney and activist; co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement, a Palestinian-led organization using non-violence and direct action to resist Israel’s colonization of Palestinian land; and former chairperson of the Free Gaza Movement, which sailed the first boats into Gaza to confront Israel’s illegal blockade on the two million Palestinians living there, and organized the 2010 Gaza Freedom Flotilla, which was lethally attacked by Israeli forces.
Wayne State University Professor Fred Pearson will represent the perspective of the necessity of a Jewish state and for a two-state solution to the conflict. Prof. Pearson is the director of the Center for Peace and Conflict Studies at WSU.

Link to Zoom event here: https://fb.me/e/2b4dyNG0U Or email us for the link: detroit@jewishvoiceforpeace.org

​Supporters (as of Nov. 25): Huntington Woods Peace Group, Indiana Center for Middle East Peace Peace Action of Michigan, One H















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UPCOMING HW EVENTS



SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER ZOOM MEETINGS
Upcoming Zoom Meetings in October

Thursday, October 1 at 7 p.m.
Jeff Cohen, Roots Action Co-Founder and Policy advisor, is a regular visitor with the Peace Group and always provides an enlightened look at the total current political scene. Jeff will talk about the efforts to translate support for Bernie Sanders to support for Biden and then the long view of how the progressive movement will work to influence the values and policies of the ongoing Biden administration.

On Wed., October 14 at 7 p.m.
Join HWPEACE group member, Professor  Ron Aronson  on  The Upcoming Election and How We Need to Fight not just Trump But All the Republicans. 

All of these meetings will include information on what we can do to help and take action to support getting Trump out of office in the Nov. 3 election.  All meetings begin at 7pm.   If you are registered on our google group email, you will be sent a link to each meeting.  If you are not, please message us to get on our group email.














THERE WILL BE NO DEMONSTRATION ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7th - LABOR DAY.  The next demonstration for BLM will be held on Monday, September 14th between 5p and 6pm at 11 Mile and Woodward (the southeast side)

​https://www.democracynow.org/2020/9/3/this_labor_day_honor_essential_workers

SAVE THE DATE:   AUGUST 6, 2020
PEACE ACTION HAS Extended the below invitation to anyone interested in this topic.

 Hiroshima 2020 - 75 More Years of Terror?
  • Thursday, August 6, 2020
  • 7:00 PM  8:00 PM
Join the Zoom group with Prof. Juan Cole on Thursday, August 6, 7:00 pm.  To receive an invitation, send your email address to rjpeacock@wowway.com

Prof. Cole's topic is: "Can Peace be restored with Iran?  From the Nuclear Issue to Mideast Hegemony"  Juan Cole publishes a daily blog at juancole.com every day on foreign and national affairs, war in the Middle East, climate change, nuclear issues, racism, etc.  He is the Richard P. Mitchell Professor at the University of Michigan.  His latest book is breaks new ground - Muhammad: Prophet of Peace.
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Peace Action will share a tribute to Motoko Huthwaite.  See the summer PEACE ACTION FLASH! newsletter for another remembrance.




THERE IS AN ONGOING DEMONSTRATION  EVERY MONDAY at 5:00pm, IN SUPPORT OF BLACK LIVES MATTER, at the   corner of 11 Mile and Woodward.


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WHAT IF THERE WAS A CORPORATE COUP D'ETAT AND NOBODY NOTICED - a film screening with Jeff Cohen, co-producer of this acclaimed, new documentary: "THE CORPORATE COUP D'ETAT"

APRIL 1st

BERKLEY HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM
Doors open 6pm
DONATIONS welcomed


You may know Jeff Cohen as the cofounder of Roots-Action and the founder of the progressive media watch group FAIR.  Jeff was also a mainstream columnist and TV pundit and is the author of "Cable News Confidential: My Misadventures in Corporate Media"  

The documentary depicts Trump as a horrific symptom of the disease called "corporatism."  It features The Intercepts Lee Fang confronting officials and lobbyists on Capitol Hill and interviews with former union works in Ohio who had voted for Obama twice an Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic primary..and then flipped to Trump.  


Come meet Jeff and see the movie at 7:00 p.m.  Doors open at 6:00 pm .  Jeff will lead a Q & A after the 90 minute film.










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​SOCIALISM TODAY

JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th at 6:45pm for an informative discussion on this topic.

Democratic Socialists of America have expanded enormously in numbers and activity since 2016. Why are young people being attracted to socialism in individualistic America?

A panel of young and older Socialist activists will discuss the expanding and, some feel, surprising interest in socialism on college campuses as well as a cross section of today's society. They will discuss what that interest looks like, what it means to the country, the upcoming elections and America's future in general.

Panelists:
Danielle Aubert, co-chair, Detroit Democratic Socialists of America.
Mohamed Al-Hassan, WSU Young Democratic Socialists of America.
Professor Ron Aronson, Steering commitee, Detroit Democratic Socialists of America
Huntington Woods Public Library
26325 Scotia
Huntington Woods, Mi


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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15th 2020
HUNTINGTON WOODS REC CENTER
26325 Scotia
Huntington Woods
​ 6:45 pm - 8:45 pm




On Jan 15, Distinguished Professor of Law,  Robert Sedler, who specializes in Constitutional Law at Wayne State University Law School, presents a talk about the Trump Impeachment, what we can expect and should look for now as the process continues. He will also consider constitutional issues that we, as a nation, are facing at the moment as we seem to possibly be marching to war!

In April, 2019, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel appointed Professor Sedler a special assistant attorney general. He advises on matters related to constitutional law and civil rights law. He came to Wayne State in 1977 and has litigated a large number of civil rights and civil liberties cases in Michigan, Kentucky and elsewhere working with the ACLU. In 2014 along with Dana Nessel, Carole Tanyar and Kenneth Mogill, he received a State Bar of Michigan Champion of Justice Award as the legal team in DeBoer v Snyder, a successful constitutional challenge to Michigan's ban on marriage for same sex couples.
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You don't want to miss this timely and informative program.



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NOVEMBER 20th PRESENTATION
REFLECTIONS FROM THE BORDER/IMMIGRATION STRUGGLES


Kim Redigan, writer ,teacher  activist and member of Meta Peace Team, Michigan Coalition of Human Rights and Detroit Area Peace and Justice Networks has recently returned from her second trip to Tijuana with Meta Peace Team where the team worked with asylum seekers and deported US veterans. She will also touch on her recent trip to the US-Mexico border with  her high school students who were part of a Border Links delegation to Arizona.  Kim will share with us first hand experiences from those who are being threatened by unjust immigration policies..



​TWO EVENTS IN OCTOBER 2019 

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Wednesday, October 23 6:45pm HW Library TRUMP, IMPEACHMENT & the 2020 ELECTION

 
​Rabbi Jeffery Falick and Melanie Goldberg will present
the issues of how to stand up for immigrants and refugees can be overwhelming but if we try to address these issues as a community, whether religious congregation or social justice groups, the tasks become manageable.  Come hear what some responses might be.
If you have a congregation or group that has found some success at addressing the issue, we would welcome you.
We would also welcome any group or individual who would like to  help but don't know how, to come and learn and ask your questions.
Refreshments. Donation at the door.

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WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 23, 2019
HUNTINGTON WOODS LIBRARY
26415 Scotia Rd.
(south of 11 mile, east of Coolidge)
Lower level
6:45pm

PLEASE JOIN US IN HOSTING

Jeff Cohen, founder of Media Watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting) and co-founder of Roots Action (organization who produced "Autopsy: The Democratic Party in Crisis" will lead a Q & A offering perspective on  Democratic impeachment strategy that is rarely heard of in the mass media.  He will discuss why a progressive populist Democrat may actually fare better against Trump than a "mainstream" Democrat.



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We are launching a campaign to get Democracy Now with Amy Goodman on Public Radio and Public TV here in Southeastern Michigan. On Wed., July 17 we will hold a special brainstorming session in the downstairs room of the Huntington Woods Library starting at 6:45 p.m. We invite everyone to attend and join the action. Democracy is such an important program representing the Progessive Movement and Detroit is one of the few locations in the country that does not air this important show. It's even on the air in Western Michigan! We aim to change that.
See you July 17!
The library is located at 26415 Scotia in Huntington Woods.




WEDNESDAY, June 19th 6:45pm - 8:45pm

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Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, former director of the Detroit Health Department, professor and most recently a progressive candidate in the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary.  He will be discussing the progressive movement in our elections going forward as well as the Green New Deal and its impact on jobs, the environment and national security.
 
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Mawj Mohammad of For Our Future, Director of Macomb & Oakland County. This is a national grass roots non-partisan advocacy group that tackles such issues as education funding, local infrastructure, environment, healthcare and more.
 
We will learn what is taking place, and how we might get involved in the process.
 
Hope you will join us ~
            
Huntington Woods Public Library
Scotia Rd.  Lower level
Huntington Woods, Michigan
​6:45pm
              
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    FOURTH OF JULY HUNTINGTON WOODS PARADE

MARCH FOR PEACE
THURSDAY JULY 4th

MEET AT THE CHASE BANK AT SALEM AND WOODWARD AT 9:30am
Parade begins at 10am
Signs provide
Join us in this yearly, fun event.

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​“Give me your tired, your poor, 
your huddled masses yearning to breathe free"






​​What immigrants face every day as they battle Trump’s attack on Immigration policy~
Since Trump’s inauguration there has been a continuous attack on immigrants and immigration policy in the United States. Melanie Goldberg is a practicing immigration attorney working every day on these issues. She will give us a picture of the current situation and legal threats facing immigrants. She will discuss DACA, the Wall, chain migration, incarceration and more. This will be an eye opening discussion on one of the most important human rights issues of our time.
Melanie Goldberg has been practicing immigration law in the Detroit area for more than 20 years. Currently, she is legal defense at Justice for our Neighbors Southeastern MI. She chairs the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Michigan chapter and enjoys educating on immigration issues by presenting to community groups. A New York Law School graduate, Goldberg is admitted to practice in Michigan and New York.

Where: Huntington Woods Library
26415 Scotia – west side of street, s. of 11 Mile Rd.
​When: Wednesday, March 21st, 6:45 p.m. (begins promptly)
















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                                                  TRUMP VS. THE FIRST AMENDMENT

 President Trump has waged a war on the first amendment leading to concerns about the issues of voter suppression, hate speech, manipulation of social media, the rise of white supremacy movements and more. Three experts regarding the first amendment and how these protections might be under threat, present their view and assessment of the Trump era. They will welcome our questions and present action we can take to protect the first amendment.

                                                             SPEAKERS                                                                                      
Michael J. Steinberg, Legal Director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan~ Founding Director of the Civil Rights & Civil Liberties Clinic at Wayne State University Law School

Julie Hurwitz, President & Partner, Goodman & Hurwitz, P.C.Founding Executive Director, Sugar Law Center for  Economic & Social Justice

Curt Guyette – Award winning investigative reporter, Michigan ACLU and key investigative reporter on the Flint Water Crisis story. Former News Director for the Metro Times.

Where: Huntington Woods Library
26415 Scotia – west side of street, s. of 11 Mile Rd.
When: Wednesday, February 21st, 6:45 p.m. (begins promptly)



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​Wednesday, November 15  6:45 pm
TRUMP'S WAR ON SCIENCE

We continue our series on the many wars President Trump has declared on 
our basic institutions with his War on Science. 
What is he doing, and what harm will result? 
What can we and others do in the name of Resistance?
 Speakers:   
Dr. David Bowen, Professor of Physics & Astronomy, Wayne State University, (Retired) 
Dr. Geoff Brieger, Professor of Chemistry, Oakland University, (Retired) 
Hope you can join us for a stimulating discussion
 

 
When:  Wednesday, November 15, 6:45 p.m.
 
Where:  Huntington Woods Library, 26425 Scotia, s. of 11 Mile
 

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  • Wednesday, October 18 - 6:45pm
  • TRUMPS's Foreign Policy - War on Diplomacy
  • Guest speaker - Saeed Khan
     Wayne State University and Contributor Detroit Today on WDET
  • Where:  Huntington Woods Library 26425 Scotia, S. of 11 Mile Rd, lower level
    When: Wednesday, October 18th, 6:45 p.m.



  • END OF YEAR MEETINGS 2017

  • TUESDAY,  SEPTEMBER 19th            TRUMP vs. THE ENVIRONMENT
  • WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th                 Trump's Foreign Policy - War on Diplomacy
  • WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15th             TRUMP'S WAR ON SCIENCE

  • TRUMP  VS. THE ENVIRONMENT

  • With hurricanes, floods and global warming, we are looking for answers and explanations as to why and how to understand this new norm. We have two experts that will explain what's going on and how Trump's policies or lack thereof are affecting us globally.

Join us for a robust discussion with:

Andew Sarpolis - Director of Sierra Club, Regional Office
&
     Emmett Lombard - Professor of Political Science, Oakland University

We look forward to you joining us in our quest for information, answers & future action!

Where:  Huntington Woods Library 26425 Scotia, S. of 11 Mile Rd, lower level
When:  TUESDAY, September 19th, 6:45 p.m.

(Note:  We normally meet on Wednesdays but Tuesday for Sept.)

Save the date for our next two meetings ~



Wednesday, November 15 - Trump's War on Science

Guest speaker - Prasad Venugopal, Professor, University of Detroit
& David Bowen, Professor, Wayne State University 


Sponsored by the Huntington Woods Peace, Citizenship & Education Project
www.hwpeace.weebly.com
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                            HUNTINGTON WOODS 4th of JULY PARADE

 Join us in Marching for Peace, Justice and Against Gerrymandering in the Huntington Woods July 4 Parade!

You are invited to march in the July 4 Huntington Woods Parade with the Huntington Woods Peace, Citizenship and Education Project on Tuesday, July 4.

        YOU DO NOT HAVE TO LIVE IN HW ~
                 Everyone is welcome to join in.

Show up at the Chase Bank parking lot at Salem and Woodward. We gather at 9:30 a.m. and the parade begins at 10 a.m. It is a lot of fun and we are always greeted with cheers and clapping! This year we will be passing out little brochures about the campaign to stop gerrymandering and tell folks how they can get involved. This is  a very worthwhile cause that people will want to know about. We will, of course have our beautiful, soaring doves. We always have a great time. Come join the fun and make a statement!

p.s. You can be home by noon.

                  Hope to see many of you there....peace on!!!!
















GERRY MANDERING

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 TRUMP'S BUDGET:   MAKING AMERICA GREAT AGAIN?
​APRIL 19th

The budget is a moral issue!

Huntington Woods Peace Citizenship & Education Project
presents:
Reverend Rich Peacock, Peace Action of Michigan
Randy Block, Grey Panthers of Metro Detroit
Mr. James Jackson, Senator Gary Peter's Regional Director

Think Trump's budget will not affect you?  His budget insists on a $54 BILLION reduction in non-defense programs.
Think we do not need Great Lakes Restoration or WIC?
Think we need more and bigger nuclear weapons?


Also - Reports from local INDIVISIBLE groups & their recent actions

Please join us for information and future actions
​ When: Wednesday, April 17, 6:45pm (begins promptly)
Where: Huntington Woods Library
lower level
26415 Scotia Rd.,
s. of 11 Mile w. side of street


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PHYLLIS BENNIS COMING TO TOWN SUNDAY FEBRUARY 26th
STAY TUNED FOR MORE INFORMATION




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                            WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18th 6:45p.m.

HOW TO RESIST TRUMP?
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It may not be as hard as you think!

The Huntington Woods Peace, Citizenship & Education Project presents a review and discussion of the recent article that has gone viral on the Internet:
Indivisible: A Practical Guide for Resisting the Trump Agenda compiled by former congressional staffers.


​This fascinating article is a step by step guide to making your voice heard and taking actions that will block the actions of the Trump era. We believe this invaluable document can serve as our blueprint for resistance ~ ~ the rapid response necessary. Take a look at the article on www.indivisibleguide.com and join us for an exciting evening launching a new era of activism.
(if you don’t have a chance to read the article be sure to come anyway)

WHEN:  WEDNESDAY, January 18, 6:45 p.m. (begins promptly)
 
HUNTINGTON WOODS PUBLIC LIBRARY
26415 Scotia Rd. s. of 11 Mile, west side of street
Huntington Woods, Mi 48070 ~ lower level
 
SAVE THE DATE: 
​PHYLLIS BENNIS COMING TO SPEAK ON SUNDAY, FEB. 26TH, 4:00 P.M.

More details will follow
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JOIN US ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13th, 2016

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19th
Huntington Woods Public Library
26415 Scotia
Huntington Woods, Michigan
6:45 P.M. to 8:30 P.M.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RTA​

Southeast Michigan spends less, per capita, than other large metropolitan regions.


earn more about the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) and the upcoming ballot issue to fund regional transit. To make RAPID, RELIABLE, REGIONAL TRANSIT available, voters in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties will be asked to consider a 1.2 MILL property tax on the November 8th ballot. A representative from the RTA will describe the features and benefits of the master plan, including Bus Rapid Transit on Woodward, Airport Express service, 33% increase in Para-transit (door-to-door transit for people with disabiities and seniors), etc. The speaker will be available to answer any questions you may have.

Lower level of the library.

Free. All are welcome.



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​We are sorry to announce that the "2016 Presidential Election and Peace Policy" event, scheduled for this Wednesday, March 2 at 6:45 pm at the Huntington Woods Library has been cancelled.

We were notified this afternoon that the Sanders campaign would be unable to send a representative to our event after all.  Bernie Sanders will be appearing in East Lansing that evening and all staff persons are needed there.  The Clinton campaign had been trying to identify a representative, but as they hadn't identified a person as of this afternoon, we cancelled the event.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.  If you told others of the event, please share this cancellation notice with them.









  








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