August « 2008 « Tompkins County Against War & Occupation

Candle for Tibet Vigil, Ithaca Commons

[ August 7, 2008; 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm. ] The Ithaca Tibetan Association is holding a Candle Light Vigil on the Ithaca Commons as part Candle for Tibet, an international event planned for the eve of the start of the Olympic games in Beijing between 8 and 10 pm Thursday. (editors note: it appears that the vigilers will arrive at the Ithaca Commons by [...] [...]

Rep. Arcuri responds: inspecting Iranian ships is not a blockade.

I received the following response from my congressman, Michael Arcuri, clarifying his co-sponsorship of House Concurrent Resolution 362. I had joined many constituents who were alarmed the he would sign a resolution that “demands that the President initiate an international effort … prohibiting the export to Iran of all refined petroleum products; imposing stringent [...] [...]

Peace Now Ithaca Vigil & Meeting, Buffalo & Fulton

[ August 5, 2008; 5:00 pm; ] Our next vigil/meeting will be on Tuesday, August 5 at 5:00 pm at the corner of Buffalo & Fulton Streets near GreenStar. We will rally from 5 to 6 pm and then make our way to an area eatery for our weekly meeting. The focus this week will be “No War on Iran,” [...] [...]

IVAW Wintersoldier NE Planning meeting, Rochester

[ August 2, 2008; 12:00 pm; ] SAVE THE DATE!!!! Iraq Veterans Against the War is happy to announce that North East Winter Soldier will be held right here in Rochester this October 4th. Planning Meeting Saturday August 2nd @ 12 noon Antiwar Storefront on Monroe Ave. There is something for everyone to get excited about this summer, and we want your help. The second planning meeting [...] [...]