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February newsletter 2019 ·٠ [email protected]@gmail.com • July 2010 · ٠ PeaceWorksKC.orgPeaceWorksKC.org • [email protected] · ٠ ٠64111 ·816-561-1181 816-561-1181 • 816-561-1181 Walnut, Walnut, Walnut, Kansas Kansas Kansas City, City, MO MOCity, 64111 64111 MO 450945094509 Attend PeaceWorks WeAnnual miss you,Meeting Kris! March Your 3 joyrd captured us! Kris Cheatum, 73, longtime Board member of PeaceWorks, Carol’s husband, Chuck Downing of All Souls, said, “You diedA gathering June 6 after of a peace-and-Earth-lovingstroke that day and one on Junepeople—what 3. She coulddidn’t fall in love with Kris. It happened faster than that.” seemedbe more in herfun? prime—recently Come enjoy ourserving PeaceWorks as treasurer Annual for MeetingWhen All Souls held “Big Nite” fancy-plate dinners at PeaceWorks,on Sunday, for March several 3, years from editing 2 to 4pm, its newsletter, at Simpson and forHouse, Simpson House, Kris and Lynn helped set up, serve and ages4509 being Warwick, the nerve KC, center MO. of theOn organization. tap: snacks, Shetabling, relished reports, clean up, said Chuck. “She helped make it all fun to do.” elections, awards, and a trio on the interface of race, ecology, her life with her husband of 21 years, Lynn, and delighted He called her “a master of being faux crabby.” war, and peace. in their extended family. Bring finger-food if you wish, or just come browse our The obituary written by Kris’s sons Atmunchies. the memorial We service say hi at to All friends, Souls meet new folks, and visit the John and Steve Lehr traced her 50-year Unitariantablers from Universalist 2 to 2:15 Church pm. June Then we vote for our leaders and career as a human rights and social 12,hear Henry reports Stoever, on thechair state of the of PeaceWorks from Board Trea- justice activist, including carrying PeaceWorkssurer Dave Board, Pack calledand Board Kris the Chair Henry Stoever. newborn Steve at a civil rights rally soulWe’ll of PeaceWorks.give the Charles David Pack,E. Bebb Peace Merit Award (to an in the 1960s and being arrested five formerindividual) chair and and by the then Kris again and Lynn Cheatum Community times for civil disobedience at nuclear treasurerPeace Award for PeaceWorks, (to a group). called Cheerher for our winners! weapons sites. The obituary described andAt Lynnthe heart the heart of our of PeaceWorks. meeting will be reflections from persons Kris as “a tireless, joyful, hilarious, Krisof color and Lynn in the for KCmany metro years co-area. PeaceWorks Board member energetic woman with an indomitable chaired the Board. spirit who added far more to this Joseph Wun will address environmental justice. We know —Art by Marc Saviano world than she took.” “Krisfreight Cheatum trains hasmay, been if Congress decides, carry nuclear waste right through KC. Joseph asks, “Where do freight trains an inspiration to the peace Annual MeetingKansas City Star columnist Lewis run? Often through neighborhoods where people are black — continued on page 2 community for over 25 years,” Kris and Lynn Cheatum display their side-by-side whirl of Diuguid wrote of Kris and Lynn, energy and joy while volunteering at an AFSC festival. said Patti Nelson, vice chair of Photo by Patti Nelson “They attended nearly every rally, theDecontaminating PeaceWorks Board. “With education, countering militarismcarried signs, edited in schoolsnewsletters, complete devotion to the pursuit Excerpts fromBy a poem Joseph about Wun Kris Cheatum by Myrne absorbed insults and conducted of peace and justice, this true Roe, friend from Southwestern College in Winfield, Kan. fundraisers. They wanted the best Inside Pat Elder of will give a free talk, “Countering humanitarian directed our way. It for America and all of its people, ‘UncontrollableMilitary Recruitment delight’ in Public Schools & Confronting Contam- will- takeHear all theof us trains pulling a-comin’? together p. 3 ination Near Military Bases,” on Thadvocatingursday, Feb. peace 21. as Hethe onlywill share to -fillTh here Peopleshoes. It vs. is aNukes: blessing “Guilty to as Her energyhis views overflowed with all her those frame. wanting toanswer—not transform awar, culture scapegoating of violence and Her compassion sent her with food have workedcharged!” and p. laughed 4 with and war to a culture of peace and creation.discrimination.” Come hear and ques- into a crime-filled ghetto in the 1960s Kris. … Kris, we love you and we tion Elder at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church, 4501 Wal- - An arresting idea to make your next so the Black Panthers A tribute in the June 24 Star will miss you.” Memorial Day more memorable, p. 5 couldnut, feed KC, hungry MO, children.7-8:30 pm. described the peace rally on the Plaza Work- What’s and laughter. wrong Carol with Fields, this picture? Herp. 5 war againstElder’s war core and work nuclear calls crusades for demilitarizingafter the U.S. memorial schools. service. As theHer sons earnedschool her catcalls is a place and ofarrests. social formation for youth, the militarization of who- supervisedThe Lynch Kris Family at Social Blues, and p. 6 planned it, and about 50 people Rehabilitation Services, said, “Her Herthis laugh setting left herallows throat for a manifold conditioningparticipated, clutching to the normative umbrellas and - Peace scholar Jayne Molt, p. 7 with uncontrollable delight joy captured you.” Fields also existence of war-making. Whetherposters a recruited and urging student drivers enlists to honk. or and her love wrapped others observed,- US “Inuclear was her arsenal boss, but = shegreatest threat not, the collaboration of schools withPlenty the of military noise and enforces story-telling. the in an embracemythos like aof soft the cotton military comforter. as a social good, as a legitimate (even was theto leader.”US security, p. 7 paramount) social authority. Destabilizing this structuralcontinued in onfiltra page- 4 Decontaminating education — continued on page 2 PAGE 2 PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019

Decontaminating education — continued from page 1 tion is in the category of first steps while its purpose is to provide leads for promoting peace. to military recruiters. Elder calls for Elder’s process emerges from expos- parental consent before information ing, and then uprooting, the at- from the test is used for recruiting present firm, yet often subtle, grip purposes. the U.S. military has upon education Regarding the “opt-out” issue, Elder in this country. Namely, Elder raises will present a legislative approach alarm regarding the non-consensual that would require parents to com- access that military recruiters have plete a form that asks if they consent to students, and what can be done to to the release of directory informa- counter this de facto presence and tion to recruiters. Elder also plans to power. Schools often forward their address contamination from military students’ information to military re- facilities such as the former Bannister cruiters without parental consent. Federal Complex in KC. For more Additionally, even further informa- information, contact Henry Stoever, tion regarding students’ abilities is at [email protected] or ⚘ forwarded by administering the mil- The book Military Recruiting in 913-375-0045. itary’s career aptitude test. This de- the United States, by Pat Elder, — Joseph Wun, of Jerusalem Farm in ceptive three-hour assessment claims is available for $8 from KC, MO, serves on the PeaceWorks-KC www.counter-recruit.org. to help students decide on a range of Board. civilian career options for students

Attend PeaceWorks Annual Meeting 3/3 — continued from page 1 or brown.” And we know that the old and new nu- had more than 2,000 toxins. Joseph says we’re looking clear weapon parts plants in KC border townhouses, now at “the most disastrous intersection of the war homes, and farms of low-income and middle-income economy, ecological devastation, racism, and econom- persons, including people of color—with the old ic exploitation.” plant identified by the federal government as having Carissa Garcia, who served in several years and continues to face PTSD, will read a short selection Here is my annual membership for PeaceWorks from her poetry. Her works draw from the battlefield □ Membership…………………..$40 of the Middle East and the battlefield of KC. □ Donor..….……………..………$50+ Mail to: □ Major Donor……………….….$100+ PeaceWorks Kat, a student at UMKC, will speak from her per- □ Family Membership……….…$60 4509 Walnut St. spective as a survivor, a mother, and a water protector. □ Group Membership……….….$75 Kansas City, MO 64111 □ Limited-Income Membership..$5+ Being of Indigenous ancestry, with blood from both □ Newsletter Subscription……..$10 the Choctaw and Cherokee tribes, Kat says, “I am a Make check to: □ Lifetime Membership….….…$1,000 human who cares about our earth, air, and water. I □ Sustaining Membership….….$5+/mo. PeaceWorks or, for tax deductibility, to care about our children and grandchildren, and know □ Send newsletter electronically Missouri Peace Foundation we have a duty to ensure their future.” Reflecting on her experience fighting the Dakota Access Pipeline E-mail address: ______(DAPL), Kat says, “We have more battles ahead of Name: ______us.”

Address: ______To allow a bit of time to visit with Joseph, Carissa, Kat, and our tablers, we hope to conclude our formal City, State, ZIP: ______meeting and return to snacks and conversation for Daytime phone: (___)______Evening phone: (___)______the last 15 minutes of our time together. Hope to see you there! ⚘ PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019 PAGE 3 Hear the trains a-comin’? By Jim Hannah It may never happen, but should the stalled Yucca Moun- tain radioactive waste disposal site ever be activated, the plan is to ship up to 70,000 metric tons of radioactive waste to the Nevada site. This would be a particular haz- ard for the residents of Las Vegas, only 90 miles away. But the hazard would also include Kansas City, intended as the hub of six rail routes for 3,574 shipments passing through Missouri. (See footnotes below.) Constant vigilance will be required to prevent this nightmare scenario from becoming reality, says Beyond Nu- clear, whose mission is to “educate and activate the public about the connections between nuclear power and nuclear weapons, and the need to abandon both to safeguard our future” (www.beyondnuclear.org). On Thursday, March 21, PeaceWorks-KC will host Beyond Nuclear staffer Kevin Kamps, a long-time leading opponent of government and industry efforts to dump nuclear and other radioactive waste at Yucca Mountain. He will cover the topic “Crazy Trains” on Thurs., Mar. 21, 7:00-8:30 pm at Rime Buddhist Center, 700 W. Pennway, KC, MO. Kamps will review the history of Yucca Mountain, why it is deemed unsafe for radioactive waste disposal, and what needs to be done to ensure the site is never operational. Reviewing the history and future of Yucca Mountain, John Hudak of the Brookings Institute notes that “while Congress authorized the construction of a nuclear waste storage facility at Yucca Mountain in 2002, Congress and President ended funding for the project in 2011. For nearly six years, Yucca’s status remained frozen—authorized but unfunded—and construction halted. However, after ’s inauguration in 2017, supporters of the project saw a path to restart funding, and operations (Las Vegas Sun, Dec. 26, 2018).” With Democrats gaining a majority in the House of Representatives this January, Hudak asks, “Did a blue wave wash away Yucca Mountain?” Not altogether, he indicates, but it certainly dampens any hope of firing it up soon. New legislation would need to be introduced on the House floor to restore funding to Yucca Moun- tain, an idea Speaker Nancy Pelosi has already voted against—and she pretty much controls what legislation will make it to the floor of the House. Further, Hudak notes, Democrats won big in Nevada during last year’s November mid-terms, and are therefore unlikely to alienate their constituents, who broadly oppose Yucca Mountain. So for now Yucca Mountain may seem like a molehill. But Greek legend has a cautionary tale about Hydra, the water-snake-like monster with many heads. When one head was cut off, two more heads emerged from the wound. Come hear on March 21 what Kevin Kamps can tell us about the Herculean task of cauterizing the wounds so no new heads emerge. ⚘ Footnotes

http://www.state.nv.us/nucwaste/news2017/ymroutes17.png The map shows KC as the hub of six rail routes to Yucca Mountain under consideration in 2008 by the U.S. Department of Energy for transportation of radioactive waste to Yucca Mountain, Nevada. http://www.state.nv.us/nucwaste/news2017/pdf/Congressional_Districts_Affected.pdf The 2017 report would designate up to 70,000 metric tons of radioactive waste to be shipped to Yucca Mountain, including 3,574 shipments passing through MO, with KC as the hub. —Jim Hannah, a retired Community of Christ minister in Independence, serves on the PeaceWorks-KC Board. —Late news note: Two “temporary” radioactive waste dumps have been proposed on the Texas/New Mexico border. PAGE 4 PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019 The People vs. Nukes: “Guilty as charged!”

Before going to the courtroom Dec. 7, defendants and supporters meet in the Municipal Court lobby. “We are so grateful to each of you who’ve come to support us,” says defendant Lu Mountenay. To her right is Debbie Penniston, wearing a T-shirt with a photo of her husband, who died at age 50 from contaminants at Bannister Federal Complex. Beside Debbie is Sunny Jordan Hamrick. —Photo by Jeremy Ruzich

By Jim Hannah nuclear weapons production at the old Bannister Emotions were mixed Dec. 7 when Judge Martina Federal Complex—chemicals that resulted in more Peterson dismissed charges against five defendants than 150 deaths and untold other health issues. who—last Memorial Day—were arrested for cross- Sunny Jordan Hamrick, of Jerusalem Farm in KC, ing the property line at the new nuclear weapons Mo., reminded us supporters we were all U.S. citi- plant in south Kansas City, Mo. zens, so “these are our bombs” that we have a duty to The instant response when the prosecutor’s office abolish. “Look around at those here,” he said. “What failed to produce a witness was elation. The 60 sup- we know is that as a human family, there are no porters crowding the courtroom knew their col- walls, gates, or bars.” Due to this human connection, leagues would be spared fines or other punishments he urged, “If you love anyone, or anything, join us!” they and others had incurred for similar acts of civil Tom Fox, president and CEO of National Catholic disobedience. And when the judge welcomed the Reporter, reflected on the atrocities he witnessed assembly to remain in the courtroom, the defen- during the Vietnam War, resulting in his sense of dants put nuclear weapons on trial, finding the call to protest war—and particularly the most gross weapons guilty of crimes against humanity. In the weapons of war. Using the metaphor of a burning courtroom, there was a clear sense of satisfaction building with children on the second floor, Tom that the enemy had been called out and challenged. closed with a challenge to act on the clear and And yet … and yet … there was also a sense of dis- present emergency posed by war and nuclear appointment. None of PeaceWorks-KC’s repeated weapons today: “This is our planet on fire. We must acts of resistance has risen to the level of a jury tri- stand up and rescue the children and al—a goal that lawyer Henry Stoever, chair of the grandchildren.” PeaceWorks Board, noted. He cited extensive legal Brian Terrell, co-coordinator of Voices for Creative grounds for civil disobedience, ranging from the Non-Violence, contested the idea that offering U.S. Constitution to the U.N. Universal Declaration peace witness at the plant is illegal, contending in- of Human Rights. “Murder,” he said, “means the stead that the production of nuclear weapons is it- intent to kill, which is the intent of nukes. This vio- self illegal, a crime against humanity. Had the trial lates our basic principles, and I hope in the future proceeded as planned, he said, and had the activists we will have a jury trial so more people can hear our been found guilty, the court “would have been com- arguments on behalf of humanity.” plicit in the plant’s illegality.” If the opportunity pre- The other four defendants added their testimony to sented itself, Brian said he would say to the police the “mock trial,” expressing dismay over nukes from officers at the plant, “A crime is being committed varied perspectives. Lu Mountenay, a Community of here. If you really are law enforcement, help us close ⚘ Christ minister, unrolled a yards-long list of more it down!” than 900 toxic chemicals used during 65 years of PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019 PAGE 5 Here’s an arresting idea to make your next Memorial Day more memorable… By Jim Hannah The rally memorializes workers made fatally ill by Sign-up has already begun for per- contaminants at the old Bannister Road nuclear sons willing to risk arrest next weapons plant and protests the Memorial Day for “crossing the ongoing existential threat of nu- line” in nonviolent civil disobedi- clear weapon parts being crafted ence at the new nuclear weapons at the new plant and possibly plant in south Kansas City. causing the end of all life on Earth. Three peace witnesses from Eu- rope plan to join the resistance, Would you like to take your in company with local PWKC stand alongside other peace wit- repeat arrestees Lu Mountenay nesses for a nuclear weapons-free and Jim Hannah. About 130 ar- world? Contact Henry Stoever at rests have been made at the old 913-375-0045 or plant or the new one, the Na- [email protected] for tional Security Campus, since more information, or to express 2010. With the line-crossing your interest. considered a city ordinance viola- —Art by Mark Bartholomew Whether you risk arrest, or stand tion, the charges have either been dismissed in support of those who do, or have resulted in fines up to $250 and/or commu- here’s the date to put in your calendar, with more nity service up to 75 hours, plus monitoring fees. information to follow: Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2019 ⚘ What’s wrong with this picture?

By Mary Hladky has brought chaos and increasing terrorism to the When we hear GOOD NEWS—for example, U.S. Middle East and the region. troops are coming home from Syria and Af- With, hopefully, troops coming home, a Senate vote to ghanistan—why is it that the news media almost end U.S. support for the brutal Saudi war in Yemen, exclusively report the viewpoints of those who have and a newly elected, more progressive Congress, the been managing our country’s endless wars, stating peace movement needs to seize the moment. These are that bringing U.S. troops home is a bad idea? Where steps in the right direction! It’s our opportunity to is the other side of the story? Namely, Americans are lead, demanding an end to futile wars and building a not being fully informed and are not well-served by bold peace plan. Our country needs a new foreign one-sided conversations. policy, one that stops endless war and invests in Trump may have directed the military to withdraw people. U.S. troops from Syria and without a plan, This past year, we in PeaceWorks-KC worked closely BUT the status quo, 17 years of troops in the Middle with the Poor Peoples Campaign, connecting the East region, has been a total disaster. Since 9/11 we dots among war, poverty, racism, and environmental have spent over $5 trillion on war, with what result? destruction. We all must continually raise our voices. U.S. wars have not achieved their military objectives; Our country is on a devastating path, and we must they do not bring peace, democracy, or freedom. resist. Please join us in this vital work. ⚘ They do not make the lives of the people in these —Mary Hladky is vice chair of the PeaceWorks-KC countries better. The American people are told that Board. the U.S. military is a force for good, but in reality, it PAGE 6 PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019 The Lynch Family Blues After the painting “Lynch Family” by Joseph Hirsch 1946 By Glenn North

Went out swingin’ last night, baby Hope you didn’t wait up for me. Said I was swingin’ all night, baby Did you stay up late for me? I wasn’t swingin’ in no joint, darlin’ I was out on the limb of a tree. Now I’m walkin’ on air, baby Feels almost like I’m free. My feet steady kickin’ the wind Yeah, I’m close to bein’ free. For the first time in my life, baby White folks is lookin’ up to me. Hear me, son, your daddy loves you Keep hangin’ on to hope. You the man of the house now This painting, “Lynch Family,” oil on canvas, 35” x 33”, by Joseph Hirsch (1910-1981), is in the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, KC, MO, a gift of Gotta help your Mama cope. the Friends of Art, 46-82. Art © Estate of Joseph Hirsch. Daddy won’t be comin’ home no more Cause I reached the end of my rope.

—Glenn North, director of public programs at the Bruce Contact elected ofÞcials R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center in KC, MO, is Mayor Sly James: 816-513-3500 th poet laureate of the 18 and Vine Historic Jazz District. City Council: 816-513-1368 He collaborated with jazz musician Bobby Watson on the President Donald Trump critically acclaimed recording project “Check Cashing 202-456-1111 comments Day.” North read his poem “The Lynch Family Blues” 202-456-1414 switchboard Dec. 1 at the Lynching Memorial Dedication Ceremony Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.): 202-224-6154 for Levi Harrington, lynched by a white mob on April 3, Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.): 202-224-5721 1882. Newspapers said Harrington, whose former em- th ployer described him as a “faithful … honest man” who Rep. Emanuel Cleaver (D-5 dist, Mo.): was “industrious … and cared for his family” of a wife 202-225-4535 and five children, was innocent of murder accusations Rep. Sam Graves (R-6th district, Mo.): against him. However, no one was held accountable for 202-225-7041 lynching him. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-4th district, Mo.): The Dec. 1 ceremony at West Terrace Park, at W. 8th 202-225-2876 Street and Jefferson Street, marked the unveiling of a Sen. Pat Roberts (R-Kan.): 202-224-4774 plaque about Harrington and lynching in Missouri, Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.): 202-224-6521 where 60 racial terror lynchings have been documented Rep. Sharice Davids (D-3rd district, Kan.): ⚘ between 1877 and 1950. 913-621-0832 PEACEWORKS FEBRUARY 2019 PAGE 7 Peace scholar award goes to Jayne Molt for 2018-19

Jayne Molt, now a UMKC law in high school, she observed ju- in tune with what was happen- student, won the PeaceWorks- venile court and became a secre- ing in individuals’ lives in our KC peace scholar award for tary for it. Then she did an in- local area. Trying to work with 2018-19, an award of $1,500. ternship at the Independence victims and offenders means you Last spring, she graduated from had to be honest to all parties Avila University with a baccalau- and make a fair deal for every- reate in criminology and justice one.” studies and a minor in women’s During an Avila trip to , and gender studies. In her appli- Jane said, “I got to see how the cation for the award, she wrote, ideals of a revolution changed “My goal is to be a public de- the course of a country. … It was fender in Kansas City. I think enlightening to meet dissidents this is an important way I can who are allowed to disagree in a attempt to help those accused of system that we consider oppres- crime and understand the many sive.” failures of the criminal justice Jayne Molt system for all parties involved. … Among Jayne’s contributions to Municipal Court, shadowing the PeaceWorks in 2018 were taking Justice is not being served by our prosecutor, helping him inter- criminal justice system.” breakfast to Urban Ranger view victims, and prepping for Corps students on a day they How does Jayne, a first-year law cases. “The more difficult cases received conflict resolution train- student, know? were domestic violence and as- ing, and trouble-shooting at the Consider these experiences. saults,” she wrote. “Working cashier’s desk during the UN- While she was in Youth Court with them (the victims) kept you plaza Art Fair. Thanks, Jayne! ⚘ US nuclear arsenal = greatest threat to US security By Spencer Graves The greatest threat to U.S. national security (and the future of humanity) is the U.S. nuclear arsenal. Both Robert McNamara, U.S. secretary of defense during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and , a nuclear war planner advising McNamara dur- ing that crisis, have said that (a) the world is extremely lucky that that crisis didn’t end in major nuclear war, and (b) it’s only a matter of time until such a nuclear war occurs unless we de- stroy our large nuclear arsenal first. Ellsberg, in his 2017 book The Doomsday Machine: Confessions of a Nuclear War Planner, further says a major nuclear war would loft so much soot into the stratosphere that it would almost cer- tainly lead to a nuclear winter. That would prevent 70 percent of the sunlight from reaching the surface of the earth, which would lead to death from starvation for roughly 98 percent of the peo- Daniel Ellsberg ple who survive the nuclear exchange. Reliability engineering computations suggest a probability of over 10 percent of such a nuclear war and winter in the next 40 years, killing in that way at least half of the people alive today. For details, see my Wikiversity article “Time to Ex- tinction of Civilization” at https://en.wikiversity.org/wiki/Time_to_extinction_of_civilization. ⚘ —Spencer Graves, a member of the PeaceWorks Board, is licensed as a professional engineer in Missouri.

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PEACEWORKS MARCH/APRIL, 2013 page 6 PeaceWorks July 2010 newsletter Calendar (events in KC, Mo., unless otherwise noted) 2010 Calendar … All events are open to the public Ask senators: April 2, Tues., all day, vote YES for peace meas- Sept. 21-22, UNplaza Art Fair, July 22,ure Thursday, to prevent Peace future for KC the financial Holy Land: deals A for Christian View PeaceWorks’Ratify annual START David makingWildman, parts Executive for nuclear Secretary weapons. for Human Call Rachel Rights and Racial Justice at the fundraiser, on the grounds of MacNair at 816-753-2057 to leaflet at polls or All Souls Unitarian Universalist General Board of Global Ministries of the United Methodist Church, New York request yard signs. See stories p. 1 & 5 Church, without4501 Walnut. new City, and co-author of Ending the U.S. War in Afghanistan: A Primer, will speak at Contact PWKC office:PEACEWORKS 816- FEBRUARY 2019 7 p.m.Every at Broadway1st & 3rd Sat.United, 1-3 Methodist pm, Bradley Church, Manning 406 West 74th Street, KC, Mo. 561-1181.nuke Artists leave funds a Support Rally/Vigil at the gates of Fort messageSenators for Tamara. are moving toward a vote on the JulyMark 30-Aug.Leavenworth 9,your Convergence, at 7th calendar… & Metropolitan action, permaculture in Leaven- encampment to oppose“Race Issues ARE Peace Issues” worth, KS. See story p. 5. new Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty. Send Los Alamos, N.M., nuclear weapons production plant See-March Medeastory, 23, page Sat.Benjamin: 4. 4:00 to 6:00pm, “Building If I Could a Peace Change Movement in This panel discussion,them your followed request: Ratifyby workshops, START and will anThe Era World of Endless Spoken Word War,” Kick-off Sat., Performance2/16, 6:30 ,pm; at All zero in on peacereject and new justice funds in for marginalized nukes. Aug.Souls, 6,for Monday, high 4509 school-aged hearing Walnut, on youth. civilKC, resistanceAFSCMO; andKKFI The fundraiser communities. ComeWriters to the U.S. Place., Courthouse, 4405 Gillham 400 E.Rd., 9th KCMOSt., KC, Mo., for the 9 a.m. hearing on “The spirit of the new START agreement cosponsored by PeaceWorks; tickets at When? 3-6 pm on Sat., April 27. Where? All Souls theMarch June 1829 civil, Fri., resistance 2-4 pm, Way at the of KC the Plant. Cross For through info, contact resister Jane Stoever is a reduction in nuclear weapons on both www.KKFI.org/events. Unitarian Universalist Church, 4509 Walnut, KC, at 913-206-4088downtown, or KC's [email protected]. annual reflection on the sides that will strengthen the U.S.-Russia modern-day suffering of Christ. This walk, MO. Why? To learn from people of color, to take - “Countering Military Recruitment in Public relationship and lead to further cuts in Aug. 8,beginning Hiroshima, and Nagasaki—Never ending at 11th and Again! Oak, focuses a step toward healing KC’s racial divide. Schoolson Jesus's & passion Confronting and the injusticeContamination in our Near Mil- Attend PeaceWorks’ annual observance Sun., Aug. 8, in Loose Park, 6:30 p.m. their arsenals,” says the Nuclear Age Peace itaryworld Bases,” and city. Th urs., Feb. 21, 7-8:30 pm (see p. 1). We’ll hear how groups such as One Struggle KC potluck, 7:30 p.m. ceremony. Foundation. It points out, however, that the connect the struggles of oppressed communities -EveryPeaceWorks Tues., 5-6 Annualp.m., peace Meeting demonstration, Sun., at 3/3, 2-4 pm administration proposes an outlay of $180 63rd Street and Ward Parkway. Contact Carol locally and globally. A leader of Advocates for Aug.(see 14-16, p. 1).KC Nuclear Weapons Plant Conference: billion over the next 10 years to upgrade the “CloseHuhs, It! Clean [email protected]. It! Don’t Repeat It!” Immigrant Rights and Reconciliation will share - “Lindy Lou: Juror Number 2” features Lindy Lou in U.S. nuclear weapons production facilities. Come to Linwood United Church, 3151 Olive, for 3 days of spirituality, scienceways AIRR offers the immigrant community Julyperson, 5, deadline plus thefor artists documentary to apply for that UNplaza will beArt shown and and resistanceFair (see tonext nuclear column). weapons-making Ask your artist (beginning friends at 10 a.m. Sat., Aug. 14, toolsat to betterBy all protect means, pressthemselves senators and to ratify their the Linwooddiscussed.to applyUnited) now Lindyand so hear you Lou presentationscan sat visit on them a jury andat the thata concertfair. handed Aug. down 14, 7-10 p.m., at All a death sentence and later interviewed her peers families.new A START.presenter It does with have Showing verification Up Souls Unitarian Universalist Church. Contact Jane Stoever if you can attend the for Racial Justice will explore SURJ’s about repercussions of that decision. Sponsored by provisions and reduces each of the 3-day gathering or lend a hand. efforts to organize white people for Missourians for Alternatives to the Death Penalty: U.S. and Russian nuclear arsenals racial justice in KC. For info, Sept. Mon., 21, International 3/18, 7 pm, Day University of Prayer for of Peace St. Mary, 2010—“A Leav Future- and a Hope” to 1,550 weapons and 700 deployed contact Henry Stoever at On Earthenworth, Peace KS; is inviting Tues., faith 3/19, & community 5 pm reception, groups to 6prepare pm public prayer vigils, delivery vehicles. prayerfulmovie/discussion, community walks, KC vespers Public services, Library, rallies, Plaza public art displays, and events [email protected] ranging from a few minutes to 24 hours of coordinated prayer for peace. The Senateor 913-375-0045. Foreign Relations Committee Branch, KC, MO; Wed., 3/20, 6:30 pm, began hearings on the new START Sept.Avila 25-26, University, UNplaza Art KC, Fair MO. PeaceWorks-KC is sponsoring last month. The treaty could come up MarkFor your more: calendar [email protected] for this annual PeaceWorks or 816-931-4177. fundraiser. Check out this art this powerhouse afternoon with for a full-Senate vote anytime after the extravaganza- “Crazy Trains”Sat., 10 a.m. (with to 6 nuclearp.m., and and Sun., other noon radioactiveto 5 p.m., on the grounds of people from an array of KC action All Souls UU Church. See story, page 4. groups.committee Th votes.e event is free; the ideas waste) may come through KC; talk on Thurs., March ⚘ 21, 7-8:30 pm (see p. 3). ⚘ priceless!