Ruling by Divine Right

Above : A real man leads his family.

ANOTHER PIECE OF ART FOR MY F.B .I . FILE BY AMY E . BARTELL

Inside: Promise Keepers, 1996 Alternative Vacation Guide, How Out Are You?, "SOA 13"

/ Alliances, Coalitions & Contacts ACLU—CNY P.E.A.C. E., Inc. THE ~YRAc211~E PEACE COUNCIL Warren Nolan 471-2821 Louis Clark 470-3300 Alliance-Psychiatric System People Against the Death Penalty Collectives, Committees & Projects Survivors 637-3344 George Ebert 475-4120 People for Animal Rights New people are always welcome to join any of these activates . Contact the Alternative Media Network 488-PURR (7877) SPC office at 472-5478 or the person listed to find out what you can do. 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(SU) 443-3599 Frederic Noyes 474-9507,478-5215 Statement of Purpose Haiti Solidarity Syracuse Cooperative Federal Ann Tiffany 478-4571 Credit Union 471-1116 The Syracuse Peace Council (SPC), founded in 1936, Is an Hemlock Society Syracuse Cultural Workers antiwar/social justice organization . It is community-based, autono- Betty Bentley 463-1782 Dik Cool 474-1132 mous and funded by the contributions of its supporters. Hotel Employees 150 426-0373 Syracuse Gay & Lesbian Chorus SPC educates, agitates and organizes for a world where Jail Ministry 424-1877 476-4329 Lesbian/Gay Youth 443-3599 Syracuse Green Party war, violence and exploitation In any form will no longer exist . It NAACP 474-7055 challenges the existing unjust power relationships among nations, Van Robinson 422-6933 Syracuse HOURS 471-6423 among people and between ourselves and the environment. As Natural Organic Farmers Assoc. Syracuse N.O.W. 472-3294 members, we work to replace Inectuaity, hierarchy, domination and Ammie Chidcering 365-2299 Syr. Real Food Coop 472-1385 powerlessness with mutual respect, personal empowerment, coop- New Environ. Assoc. 446-8009 Syracuse Solidarity 423-9736 eration and a sense of community. NYPIRG 476-8381 Syracuse United Neighbors Present Onon . Audobon 457-7731 Rich Puchalski 476-7475 social injustices cannot be understood in Isola- Onondaga Women's Political S.U. for Animal Rights 443-4199 tion from each other nor can they be overcome without recognizing Caucus University Democrats their economic and militaristic roots. SPC stresses a strategythat Lora Lee Buchta 457-4739 Syracuse University 443-0958 makes these connections clear. We Initiate and support activities Open Hand Theatre Urban League that help build this sense of community and help tear down the wails Geoff Navias 476-0466 Don Bardo 472-6955 of oppression. A fundamental basis for peace and Justice Is an Oswego Valley Peace & Justice Veterans For Peace Council Ray Stewart 422-5023 economic system that places human need above monetary profit. Barbara Stein kraus 342-1675 Witness for Peace Delegations We establish relationships among people based on cooperation Pax Christi Nancy Gwin 422-4689 rather than competition or the threat of destruction. Frank Woolever 446-1693 Women's Center (SU) 443-4268 Our political values and personal lives shape and reflect Peace Action of CNY Women's Health Outreach each other. In both we are committed to nonviolent means of conflict Diane Swords 478-7442 425-3653 resolution and to a process of decision-making that responds to the Peace Brigades International Women's INFO Center 478-4636 needs of us all. Ed Kinane 478-4571 (If you do not see your group listed, please call & we will add it to the list .) Syracuse Peace Council 924 Burnet Ave . Syr, N.Y. 13203(315) 472-5478 ; e-mail : wRMAzza@maiibox .syr.edu, In This Issue: June is for Pride and June is for Juneteenth and June is for Vacations and June is for PEACE NEwwrrER sunshine and happiness and all things warm. June 1996 Well for Syracuse it's also for anti-feminist, PNL 644 heterosexist, god-fearing men & boys of all ages to join together in the Dome and clap- SPC Page 4 for-God for 17 hours or so . At least long From God to Man to Wife by Joke Rickman 5 enough to start having visions—it is, after all, On a Scale of 1-10, How Out Are You? by Karen Hall 7 much longer than your average double-header by Wendy Thomas 8 or pre-game show . Anyway, we find funda- Two SU Alumni, Worlds Apart mental differences, rate out-ness like the queer Seeking Native Justice by Bill Mazza 10 Olympics, address NYS Indian-tax, Tradi- 1996 Vacation Guide compiled by Andy Molloy 12 tion and sovereignty, we say our (temporary) Guilty of Telling the Truth by Ed Kluane #86279-020 15 good-by's to the "SOA 13," and then visit 17 each and every community group, all of whom Central American/Caribbean Coalition by Paul Welchselbaum seem like busy little activist-beavers prepar- Community Update 18 ing for a long, hot summer. Heat is not some- Letters 21 thing we Syracuse-types can't take to well.... Community Calendar 23 —Bill

The Peace Newsletter (PNL) is published About the cover : by Amy E. Bartell monthly by the Syracuse Peace Council . SPC, founded in 1936, is the oldest community-based peace andjustice organization in the United States. real man leads his family - one Promise Keeper Takes Charge" The PNL strives to serve some basic func- IOr Lead, Follett, or Get Out of the Wa n tions as the internal organ of SPC and as a forum for articles which discuss issues of concern to the peace movement. The opinions expressed in the Promise: (prdm'is), n. Lan agreement to do or not to do something; vow [to make PNL reflect the diversity of opinions within SPC and keep a promise] . 2. a sign that gives reason for expecting success ; cause for itself. While we are not able to print every possible hope [she shows promise as a singer.] - v. 1 . to make a promise [ I promised viewpoint, we do welcome letter and article sub- missions as well as suggestions and assistance. Mother to be home by ten .] 2. to make a promise of [I promised my help.] 3. to The PNL has very reasonable ad rates ; call give a reason to expect [Clear skies promise good weather.] or write for our rates. Movement groups are free to reprint articles and graphics, but please give cred- Keeper: (ke'per), n . a person or thing that keeps, guards, or takes care of something. its. For-profit groups, please inquire. The PNL is available on microfilm from University Microfilms, Inc., 300 N. Zeeb Rd., Ann Lead: (lead), v. 1 . to show the way for; guide [He lead us along the path]. [The light Arbor, MI 48106. led me to the house.] 2. to cause to do something as by teaching or setting an Subscriptions are $12 a year in the U .S., example [His advice led me to change jobs.] 3.to go or make go in some direction $15 in Canada and Mexico and $25 overseas. The institutional rate is $15. The PNL is free to prisoners [This path leads to the lade. Drainpipes lead the water away .] 4.to be at the head of and low-income people. Your organization, co-op, or be first [to lead a band ; to lead in a game]. 5.to live or spend time [They lead a etc. can receive 5-25 PNLs each month . Ourcircu- hard lefe.] 6.to bring one as a result [A bad cold may lead to pneumonia] 7.to go or lation is 4500. do first; begin [He leads with a left jab to the haw .] -n. l.position or example of a We can be reached by e-mail at WRMAllA@mailbox .syr.edu leader [Let us follow his lead .] 2.the first place or postion [The bay horse is in the Contributions to SPC beyond PNL sub- lead.] 3.the amount or distance that one is ahead [Our team has a lead of six scriptions support our activist programs . We al- points.] 4.a clue [The police followed up every lead.] 5.a going first or the right to ways need your support . Peace Newsletter/Syra- go first, as in a game . 6.the most important role in a play. cuse Peace Council, 924 Bumet Ave, Syracuse, NY 13203. PNL Distributors (We Need You Too!) Follower: (fhl' o er), n. l .a person or thing that follows, espectially one who follows Joy Meeker, Pat Hoffman, Elinor Cramer, another's teachings . 2.a servant or other attendant. Chuck Durand, Rich Zalewski, Duane Hardy, Millie Webb, Deb Douthit Calisthenics: (kal'es then'iks), n .pl. exercises or drills that are done to develop a Mailing Party Helpers strong trim body. Jolie Rickman, Brent Bleier, Marge Rusk, Christian Spies-Rusk, Carl Mellor, Stealth: (stealth),n . a secret, quiet way of moving or acting. Daniella Levy-Salzman, Andy Molloy (source : Webster's New World Dictionary — Elementary Edition) ART & RESEARCH FOR MY F.B.I. FILE BY: July Issue Deadlines AMY E. BARTELL@1996 Articles Jun 13 Ads Jun 13 Calendar Items Jun 19

$YAC?1I$E PEA?E CnuNea PAGE Looking For film,Manufacturing Consent: NoamChomsky and the Media), will still find this a tangible Retreat! reminder of shrinking control—superhighway, People: The small but dedicated PNL Committee or no superhighway. to Join the PNL held a day-long retreat in mid-May to examine Shameless Plug the good, the bad and the ugly about the Peace The Nation article also renews my appre- Editorial Committee Newsletter. The retreat, deemed productive ciation for what a rare critter we have in The If you want to participate, by the three people able to attend, dealt with Peace Newsletter . In most cities, the self- but can't make meetings, topics ranging from : evaluating the past year, titled "alternative" newspaper mirrors The consider acting as: subjects we did or did not cover well, meeting Syracuse New Times model—which does op- process, recruiting, distribution, production, erate as a fairly reliable source of cultural the Book Review Editor subscriptions, and outreach. activities. It is, however, a format used nation- or The main consensus reached was that the ally as a revenue-bearing, ad-based weekly, the Cultural Review PNL Committee is just so much darn fun that distributed free for it's advertising—not for its Editor we can't imagine why there were only three of information. us at the retreat. Consider this a hint to get A newsletter reflecting the voices and Jobs you can coordinate from involved. activities of groups and individuals working the privacy of your very own home! And a Hint of Things to Come for social change is a wonderful thing, and one Currently, PNL meetings are at SPC Why support your local,alternativenews- well worth supporting . If you read the PNL, letter? A recent issue of The and aren't yet a subscriber, please become one. on the first three Wednesdays of each Nation (??????) contained a diagram of four of the ever-shrink- It's our way to stay in touch with you, and for month, at 9 AM . However, book, movie, music and art reviews could be coordi- ing list of corporations who own the major you to get the flyers and posters of upcoming nated on a monthly or bi-monthly basis media in the US. Although intimidating in- events—sponsored by a variety of organiza- and-of itself, it only covered US print, radio tions—we mail out with every issue. from anywhere in the world . While we would encourage as much participation and television. It didn't address big names in Also, consider taking copies of the PNL's as possible in the monthly production new technology systems, or media-moguls with you to work or play to help spread the based outside US borders (like the Australian word. Call'SPC for info . process, meeting times shouldn't stop you from getting involved in Central New Robert Murdoch) . Even so, it was more than —Bill Mazza enough to strike fear into this editor's heart. York's Voice for Peace and Social Jus- tice. Become part of the alternative me- Most importantly, the diagram acts as a dia. starting point for discussions on information National Budget Items Call SPC at 472-5478 for more info access as a basis for democratic thought and action. Even folks familiar with the basic or with ideas about how you can get • With "adjustments" for expected infla- involved. information (like anyone who watched the tion, the US military budget will rise by $300 billion by the year 2001. • The US spends more that the next five highest military spenders combined. Most of the other big spenders are allies. • On a per capita basis, only Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Israel pay more for their military than the US. The US spends $1,153 per person annually. Source: Friends Committee on National Name: Legislation (4/96). Address: • The black (secret) Budget for the Na- City:_ State _ Zip tional Reconnaissance Office accumulated a $2 billion slush fund which it used to keep Phone (_ B-2 Bomber production going. And all this while efforts are being made Enclosed $12 for one Year _ _ _ _Mail to LI to reduce our contribution to the United Na- $ additional donation - ~ tions, and social programs are being cut to the Please contact me bone. about getting involved! immwmm.''mmmmulmmmmPseke.404044 Source: J. Whitfield Larrabee, Boston law- New Subscription 924 Burnet Avenue yer and grassroots activist working to reduce Renewal Sracuse, NY 13203-3291 11 military spending and promote peace. L — Duane Hardy

4 Peace Newsletter 6/96 From God Mangy Wife Promise Keepers Tell Men to "Take Back" Their Homes MEN X-ING Jolie Rickman My father supported his four daughters' organized around the issue of nuclear power, development into women whose genders yet this activism was going on outside the weren't limited to traditional, hegemonic ide- boundaries of his community . His fear for his als. As a child, I felt his eyes watching me as and our safety, reinforced by the Karen I grew; he would just stare at me with a Silkwood tragedy, made activism even less of curious, fascinated look on his face as I did an option. HE PROMISE KEEPERS are a-coming! "weird," "unladylike" things. I seldom felt What was available within my father's TAnd, like all nice guests, they're bringing judged or inhibited by this gaze. community was religion. He first dealt with presents! They come bearing "solutions" to My mother and father assumed some his new experiences by visiting with a Catho- real problems like racism, spousal and child traditional gender roles within the family (mom lic priest who advised him to remain silent abuse, emotional restraint, and drug depen- couldn't work the technology, dad mowed the about the plant's safety and pray . Still unsure dency. At the same time, they're coming to lawn...). Yet, most of their roles were much of how to proceed, he and my mother traveled solve "problems" like homosexuality, femi- less typical, and they to Hawaii to retreat shared a great deal of and reflect upon the nism, abortion rights, divorce, and "sinners The Promise Keepers Exposed: fomicatin' and spreadin' their love juices all power and authority. matter. There, they en- an educational forum featuring My family moved countered more reli- over the woehhhrld." auC or and educator Fred On June 7 and 8, the gifts of the Promise several times for my gion. Some "friends" Keepers will reach tens of thousands of Cen- mother's career, we Clarkson invited my father to tral New York men, helping them to make lived amongst my join a men's spiritual- mother's relatives, Thursday, June 6 at 7 :30 PM ity group and offered sense of the world around them . If these men at May Memorial Unitarian do what they are told, they will assume per- we were equally ac- him a way to make countable to both our Universalist Church sense of his predica- sonal responsibility for all the "ills" of society. 3800 E. Genesee St. To do this, they will convene within a stadium parents, and my ment. The answer, to help one another reaffirm their "God-given" mother and father col- The event is free; donations will be they said, was simple. roles as the heads of "their" households, the laboratedon decision requested to help def ray costs . See page 19 He should take per- for more info. leaders of "their" society, the masters of "their" making.In short, I did Co-sponsored by the Stonewall Committee, sonal responsibility not grow up in a par- women and children, and the guardians of Womens' INFO, CNY NOW, and the Syracuse for his life by giving it morality. If all goes well, the PK will spew ticularly patriarchal Peace Council. over to Jesus Christ. thousands of these "new men" into our family environment. He was encouraged to churches, our schools, our governments .... Myfatherwas an auditor at several nuclear "see" that his problems lay in his lack of faith And our families. The Religious Right power plants until 1980, when he blew the in God. Nevermind the small issue of capital- has hit a bit too close to home for some US whistle on a plant and was promptly black- ism! households, mine included. Fifteen years ago, listed by the industry. As a ten year old, I These men taught my father that all would a group of fundamentalist Christian men em- watched my politically inactive, white, upper- be fine if his wife would be responsible and ployed some very old ideas to make a "new middle class father struggle to make sense of obedient to him, and if he, in turn, would be man" out of my father. Today, he is an active, why the owners of this plant weren't inter- responsible and obedient to Jesus Christ . This evangelizing member of the Promise Keeper ested in the public's safety, why his career was made sense to my father; after all, such patri- movement...and I am working in active resis- in shambles, why he was now one of the "other archy is deeply rooted within our culture. tance to it. guys" who had to collect unemployment, and These days, my father carries the same mes- Writing about family baggage within the why the Nuclear Regulatory Commission— sage of salvation to other men, many of whom PNL makes me a little uncomfortable . How- his government—didn't seem to care . At the are unemployed and questioning why, by lead- ever, this baggage contains stories relevant to same time, he was struggling to understand ing several men's groups as a Promise Keep- our struggle for peace with justice . My story is why his daughter (me) had recently developed ers member. both personal and political . By sharing it with a visual impairment and was now labeled Over a 15 year period, my mother acted in you, I hope to engage your help in making "disabled." Combined, these crises challenged everyday resistance to my dad's condescend- some sense of this complex and growing phe- some of my father's basic assumptions about ing remarks such as; "Pick that napkin up nomenon so that we can strategize, creatively, the workings of his world; his faith in the myth woman. Don't pollute God's Earth," his accu- against it. of justice was crumbling. sations that the devil was inside of her when I suppose I should begin by saying that The question then became: "who picks she did not cooperate, his "Focus on the Fam- my father has not always been the religious up the pieces"? My mother and our politically ily" radio shows, and his one-thousand-dol- fanatic he is these days. Until 1980, his sense moderate-to-conservative community could lar-a-pop sponsorship/donations to the Chris- ofreligion entailed dutiful attendance at Catho- offer no critique of capitalism and the ways its tian Businessmen's Association. Last year, lic church on Sundays and holy days, and greed systematically exploits folks like my murmuring an occasional grace at the dinner dad. He was vaguely aware that activists had Promises con't on next page table. 6/96 Peace Newsletter 5

Useful Background on Promises con't from the Promise Keepers page 5 "Don't misunderstand what I'm saying she divorced him. My father and his commu- here. I'm not suggesting that you ask for than sexism, racism, homophobia and nation- your role [as head of the household back]. nity, however, still consider the marriage in- alism? I'm urging you to take it back . Unfortunately tact. They claim my mother has broken up her Do we have the energy? The resources? there can be no compromise .. .." family and sinned against God, while my We are up against a movement which is funded — Tony Evans, "The Seven Promises of a father remains steadfast in his "promise ." by some very wealthy people. What chance do Promise Keeper" Now, I know that I'm a woman and all, we have to make our path more popular? While trying to appear positive on the and that some may say that I have no right to I doubt that we surface, the Promise Keepers are working to turn back the clock on hard-won social question the judgment can fight thePKwith victories of the womens' and queer libera- of those who are, by Our lifestyles—within our music, our money . Yet, we gender, closer to God. tion movements . The organization was con- our visual art, our poetry, our are creative . We ceived in 1990 by ex-football coach Bill But I see things a bit writing, our talking, our theaters haveenoughtoolsto McCartney with the goal of filling a sports differently. ... Neither and dances—deconstruct the build accessible and stadium with Christian men . In 1996 the my father's former lack "truths" of patriarchal liars, sturdy interpreta- Promise Keepers have a full-time staff of of faith in Jesus nor my tions of our stuggles. 315 people and an annual budget of over mother's refusal to sub- Our lifestyles $65 million. Besides their clearly stated anti- mit to him seem to explain why my family is within our music, our visual art, our poetry, feminist mission, the leaders of the Promise no longer "big and happy." If anything broke our writing, our talking, our theaters and Keepers are anti-gay and anti-choice. apart our family, it was capitalist greed and dances—deconstruct the "truths" of patriar- McCartney has publicly referred to homo- corruption within the nuclear industry and the chal liars. Our strength lies in communities of sexuality as, "an abomination against Al- patriarchy of Christian fanaticism. critical thinking and creative people who pro- mighty God," and to gay people as, "stark I believe these forces deprived me of a duce real solutions for real problems . Perhaps raving mad ." close relationship with my father. I feel like I the more we build upon these strengths, the There are some obvious keys to the have lost him. His occasional letters which more we will attract -would-be Promise Keep- success of the Promise Keepers . The events bring men to familiar local sports stadiums, recount the words that he and the PK pray for ers to walk in the light of peace, rather than that where they can feel like it's just another day my spiritual growth do not compensate for our of patriarchy. lack of respect for one another . It is all a bit Jolle studies music and politics as part at the game. The speakers dress and talk sad. of her work in the Social Movement Initiative like coaches . Most are well-known evangeli- Besides losing my relationship with my graduate program at Syracuse University's cal leaders, including some who have been Maxwell School. regulars on Christian TV and radio for years: father, I've lost a potential ally within the 1► Luis Palau, Franklin Graham (son of Billy), peace movement. There was a time when he and Pastors Jack Hayford, E .V. Hill, T.D. could have used his experiences with the she carne out of this situation, at the end Jakes and Paul Ries. nuclear industry to educate others about injus- Promise Keepers bring out crowds tice and violence. The rank and file of the through a network of 10,000 local church KKK is full of low-income proletarians ex- coordinators . Volunteers called Point Men ploited by structural violence. Might not the are appointed by local pastors to link Prom- Promise Keepers and other fundamentalist ise Keepers with church men's groups . Vol- Christian movements be largely composed of unteer Ambassadors are recruited to en- folks like my dad? Are many of them people courage local men and clergy to start a 3 who have been burned by the system and don't m ministry connected with the national organi- know how to deal with it? zation. Many non-activists are currently experi- Outside of their own organization, the encing the pangs of alienation, economic inse- Promise Keepers have been publicly sup- curity and general insanity which accompa- ported and promoted by notorious funda- nies life in the post-industrial world . A vital mentalist leaders such as Pat Robertson of strategizing question seems to be, "How can the Christian Coalition, James Dobson of activist communities reach out to those who Focus on the Family, Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ, and James Kennedy of are not currently insiders, before they become Coral Ridge Church. These men are mem- our adversaries"? I think we might explore bers of the radical right Council for National how we can work to involve people outside Policy, a self-described group of "radicals our "small circles of friends ." Can we work to working to overturn the present power struc- make ourselves more accessible and provide 1SE SAPPY FAMILY ture of this country ." them with a safe space to channel their feel- Parents, besides providing their child with 92 Information gathered by Amy Bartell ings of disillusionment into activism rather material comforts and a pleasant home, co and Michelle Brisson for a brochure called should permit the child to participate in 2 "Jeepers Creepers, It's the Promise Keepers,' some of their activities. available at the Syracuse Peace Council.

6 Peace Newsletter 6/96 On a Scale of 1 to 10, How Out Are You? Breaking the Yard Stick and Rewriting Our Coming Out Stories Karen Hall were doing when we were in our twenties, nity, and my life work, the focus of my politi- thirties and forties . If we aren't careful, it can cal activism would have been less reactive. I add up to a story full of wasted years. might have connected with my fellow queer If any story comes close to an "out, queer classmates to build queer-friendly structures and proud" dyke model, mine should . I came on campus . Heck, I might have felt connected out during my first semester at _ enough to my alma mater that I'd FEW MONTHS ago my lesbian read- college. I was 19 and full of righ- feel motivated to send it a check A ing group discussed Paul Monette's Be- teous energy. During my second this year during its annual fund coming a Man . I was struck by the way a year, I wore a pink triangle every drive. But I didn't have these in- number of women in the group echoed day. During my third and fourth sights—or the maturity to live in Monette's sentiment that he had wasted many years, I was a leading member of the world with them—when I was years of his life because he had not come out the campus gay and lesbian stu- in my twenties, and I can't kick of the closet sooner. I am an advocate of dent organization. I spoke in .., myself now for who I was then. coming out both as a way to be truer to your classes and community groups Now my job is to write a vision of yourself and as a strategy to affect about being out and queer . I read coming out story that tells of a social and political change, and yet I felt my lesbian poetry at public events young woman whose personal his- heartsick during this discussion. and had it published in gay and tory and understanding of her It would be wonderful if all queer people straight chap books . I wrote a senior thesis on sexual identity mixed in a way which made her expressed themselves freely and openly from lesbian literature . People whom I didn't even hate herself and the world she lived in; after the first moment they thought of themselves as know called me courageous. years of living with anger and depression, she queer. But in a sexist, During senior week, at least rewrites her coming of age story and encour- homophobic world with more a dozen people in my class ages others to do the same. than its share of repression, this came out to me or to friends of I have to believe there is a difference. doesn't often happen. Framing mine. Where had these people between this rewriting of my life and the our lives prior to coming out as been when my friend, Fred, misguided belief that you "create your own. wasted years is too harsh a judg- and I almost single-handedly reality" that the dominate culture sells us, ment to be helpful to us as healthy, planned the events for gay through television commercials and sports- integrated people who go out to awareness week? Where was wear. Rewriting the story of my coming out struggle against injustice. Com- N,'4 their supportive presence in meant I had to discover what version would ing into a full expression of our- 1 the crowd when I help sustain me, which• selves is a time-consuming and was speaking on a t meant I first had to accept perilous process. The work we panel in the stu- that my life was worth sus-, do is difficult. It is crucial that we spend time dent union? Clearly, they were taining, which meant I had crafting our personal histories and our coming cowards! Wasted years.... 14 to confront all the internal- out stories so that they sustain us and the work It took a lot of reading, living 1 ized isms swimming like. we do. and introspection before I could sharks in my psyche, which A number of my friends have told me they rewrite this righteous story . I now meant I had to learn what don't tell lesbian friends when they stopped understand the pink triangle I isms are, where they come having sex with men because they don't want pinned on my shirt every day as a from, what effect they have to hear their friends say, in shock, "You've part of my "in your face" attitude. on individuals and institu- only been with women since then?!" We queers It doesn't take courage to act out tions, and what people have seem to have developed a yard stick from emotionally, even if the outcome done in the past to confront some deep mythic place for measuring each is community-based political ac- and resist them . Obviously, other. It comes as no surprise to me that— tivism. I was willing to risk anything—friends, my work isn't finished, but at least I have whether we're holding that stick up to what's family, future career options—because I fully sketched a road map which makes the journey her name who's not out at work and never believed I had none of these things to lose, and more tangible and therefore less frightening to marches in Pride or to that queen who's al- it's easy to wager what you don't have. It's me. ways in the bars and doesn't even know how little wonder that those 12 people who came Should my queer classmates have been to spell politics or to ourselves in private when out to us graduation week didn't want to get marching and speaking beside me in college? no one's around to see just how short we fall— too close to the energy I was running on then. I finally believe that it matters less what they that the vast majority of us don't measure up. I can finally articulate the part my own should have been doing than what they are And as the social climate continues to change, internalized homophobia played in my doing now . What they and all queers should be people will continue to come out at younger "lesbiangry" attitude. Had I been able to par- doing now is sketching out their own road map ages and in unique and bolder ways, leaving us ticipate in the world believing that I deserved to feel less and less adequate about what we meaningful connections to family, commu- Out-ness can't on page 21 6/96 Peace Newsletter 7

Two SU Alumni, Worlds Apart Two Haudenausaunee Speakers Present Very Different Messages Wendy Thomas was also blind. They lived life fully despite healing process," she said . Her words sent a hardships. message to the young people . If she could do Carrying a familiar cradleboard, she spoke it, they could do it too. Her words also gave about her children . She started classes ten valuable insight to peers and medical students days after a daughter was born. She pointed to about cultural differences in handling Native a post in the auditorium where the occupied American patients. PRIL 3, 1996 WAS a day of remarkable cradleboard would sit while she learned the Acontrasts for me. I am aHaudenausaunee fundamentals of her chosen profession. "My S.U.'s School of Management is just woman trying to hold on to the gifts and family," she said, "is the reason I could face across the way from the College of Medicine. teachings of my ancestry and to maintain a the rigors of this environment . I could go home As I entered the auditorium, stacks of material balance in the daily spin of a contemporary and look at my children and know what l had greeted me. Piles of pretty packets filled with world. That day I attended two gatherings at to do. My children were a source of strength of information about Oneida Nation Enterprises Syracuse University. One gathering was a me." Of the graduates of the cradleboard, two were being disseminated . I felt somewhat un- joyous celebration with good feelings, good are in high school in comfortable, out of foods. Minutes later, as a very different kind of Pennsylvania and [Dr. Johnson's] cultural knowledge skew, as Ihadnever gathering took place, I experienced frustra- two are students at a wealth of wisdom and strength met Ray H.albritter Is or heard him speak tion, anger and a nagging fear of what could Correll. Is Intact. You can befall our valued traditions. A professor "because It before. The speakers, both SU alumni, returned loaned her books always tap Into that." I must confess, I to their former colleges with very different during her first year. have been to every messages. Dr. Roberta Johnson, Seneca/ With four children and a full course load, she protest and demonstration by Oneida people Morongo, spoke from her heart to about 200, became the strong, uncomplaining person her opposing the casino and the Halbritter regime. including many Native Americans. They had grandmother was . Today, she practices pedi- I was at the federal building in Syracuse before gathered for the Health Science Center's Na- atrics and obstetrics in rural Pennsylvania, Turning Stone opened, in Albany to demon- tive American Awareness Day at the College delivering about 100 babies a year. She points strate on the steps of the legislature, and walked of Medicine . Just across the street, Ray out that pregnancy is a normal condition. Her in the March for Democracy in Oneida last Halbritter, Oneida, read a prepared text to cultural knowledge is a wealth of wisdom and May. I attended the Grand Council meeting in about 125 at the School of Management. A strength "because it is intact. You can always April 1993 when Ray Halbritter was removed handful of Native Americans were in the audi- tap into that. Some people don't see them- as "Representative" for the Oneida Nation. ence. selves as part of the natural world ." Dr. I took a seat in the back row. I knew two I was happy to be a part of the Multi- Johnson's practice involves healing the whole faces in the audience . Others who were famil- Cultural Resources Council's Committee for person. She sees a lot of spiritual pain in her iar were a part of Halbritter's entourage that planning the day's activities at Weiskotten patients. "Some people don't realize they have apparently accompanies him on such excur- Hall in the College of Medicine . I was en- the power within themselves to increase the sions. The rest of the audience were mostly thused to help arrange for 34 Onondaga _ young students . A reporter was seated Nation students to attend the fine lun- toward the front. cheon and hear the words of a practicing Beginning with a brief history, physician who went to the same schools Halbritter said many things that sounded and grew up in the same community as like the traditional person he professes to they. be. His text pointed out the "balance and Dr. Johnson spoke of goals and the interdependence of all things." He told of difficulties she faced along the way, but the "power of the good mind." He drew she spoke more of family, community and from the Great Law Of the Confederacy the importance of their support. "I've al- saying, "we struggle daily to maintain ways had love, guidance and support, " culture." Nice words—good words, in she began. She credited her grandmother, fact. Leila Johnson, for giving her an "example I felt frustrated that those listening to to live by ." Her grandmother was a strong Halbritter today who didn 't know the woman, positive, not complaining. Dr. behind-the-scene struggles of the Oneida Johnson also spoke of her mother, Eileen people would not be getting the full pic- Johnson, who began a career in nursing ture. They would not know of Oneidas when she was 40. At this time her father who lose their jobs because they raise a Robert was diagnosed with blindness, yet voice of opposition to Ray Halbritter's continued to plant with her uncle, who actions. They would not know of Onei- Gai hwa na ge' 1993 8 Peace Newsletter 6/96

das stricken from the Nation rolls for staging Halbritter appealed to the heartstrings, a peaceful demonstration against a casino they recalling a tragic fire in which an aunt and never wanted nor gave their consent to . They uncle were burned to death when the Oneidas would not know that the man standing before were refused help from a nearby town. This them has traded jurisdiction rights with New event caused them to turn to a bingo hall to York State in exchange for a gaming compact. raise revenue. Halbritter says, "Economic v Nor would they know that Oneida sovereignty power is the basis for political power." He eignty," Halbritter said . I didn't know you is in jeopardy because their Chief Executive adds that the decision to do gaming was "not could buy self-esteem. My self-esteem soars Officer, Ray an easy one to when my son comes home from school on the Halbritter, has The Oneida people are "experlenc- make. It was born Onondaga Nation and tells me how to say our given New York ing renewed self-esteem, economic out of necessity ." Onondaga word for lacrosse. Or when he State a foot in the sovereignty," Halbritter said . I didn't I believe that treats that game with the respect of our elders. door in order to op- know you could buy self-esteem. while money does My self-esteem is renewed when I hear the erate a casino . And have it's purpose, songs of Thanksgiving sung by boys whose they would not have for some it can be- voices are still that of young boys ...when my seen locks and armed police officers standing come an obsession. They never seem to have daughters walk with me to dig leeks and to , guard at the Oneida Nation Longhouse at the enough. When hundred dollar profits become pick strawberries, when my elders tell me I order of Ray Halbritter. thousand dollar profits, then million dollar have written something well, when I know the I have. I've heard Oneidas speak out. I've profits, what's next? (Perhaps spend $4 mil- water is clean and good. seen Oneidas stand up. I applaud their voices. lion running for President of the United The paths are there for us to take . On this They continue their struggle despite a 30-man States.. .sorry, I couldn't resist.) day they never seemed quite so crucial to me. legal force, a police force, a multi-million The speech went on and on for a good Wendy is an ex-editor of Gal hwa na dollar enterprise system, despite Ray long hour. The Oneida people are "experienc- ge'—the recently-defunct, and sorely missed, newsletter of the Onondaga Nation. Halbritter. ing renewed self-esteem, economic sover-

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Seeking Native Justice Oneida Activists File Suit Against US Agencies and Ray Halbritter Bill Mazza Ironically, Halbritter himself invokes sov- lines are drawn through family and social ties. ereignty as a political tool . Halbritter joined It is possible, however, to focus on US govern- others to support a May 14 rally in Albany "to ment actions, and how these affect existing stand firm against threats to [Indian] sover- treaties . New York State's attempt to collect eignty." The rally was organized in part to sales tax on sov'ereign land is a good example, spotlight the First Nations Dialogue Team, an deserving both attention and resistance. E TRADITIONAL leaders of the organization which claims "the unique mis- While supporting the Dialogue Team's HTOneida Nation filed a lawsuit against the sion of promoting dialogue on unity on sover- mission to "promote dialogue on unity," I US Department of the Interior (DOI), the Bu- eignty." Demonstrators protested New York remain skeptical of their methods . Opportun- reau of Indian Affairs (BIA) and Ray Halbritter State's persistent at- ists create an appear- on Tuesday, February 13, 1996," according to tempts to collect sales Within non-Indian activist circles, ance of credibility tax from Indian Na through publicity a press release received by SPC in early May. I see the confusion of who and. The lawsuit challenges the failure of the fed- tions. and association, lit- eral agencies to honor the decision of the The may 14 rally how" to support Native issues erally banking on the Oneida Nation members to remove Ray illustrates the delicacy leading to dangerous inaction complexities facing Halbritter as the self-proclaimed sole leader of of navigating Native an underinformed the Nation and its official representative. The politics. The Dialogue Team claims neutrality public. How do we support important issues suit also calls for a full accounting from and calls for unity of all groups resisting NY without inadvertently lending support to groups Halbritter of the over $140 million in profits State taxation. However, the event also fea- or individuals whose agendas threaten Native reportedly earned by the Turning Stone Ca- tured an organization called the "First Nations sovereignty? Joining together with people like sino, as well as monies from other Oneida Business League (FNBL) ." The FNBL's self- Halbritter and the Papineaus behind the Dia- businesses. According to the complaint, described mission is to "express the sover- logue Team's "common agenda" adds to the Halbritter has exercised arbitrary control over eignty position" and "promote, defend and public confusion over traditional politics, Oneida Nation businesses and fmance, con- exercise our sovereign right to conduct trade Native leadership and sovereign law. sistently silencing all opposition. and commerce." But who makes up this Within non-Indian activist circles, I see In 1993 the Grand Council of the league? the confusion of "who and how" to support Iroquois Confederacy called for the removal The Syracuse Post-Standard reported a Native issues leading to dangerous inaction. It of Halbritter under traditional law, "the Great FNBL meeting at Jamesville Grove, a prop- is our responsibility to inform ourselves about Law of the Haudenosaunee ." Since then erty owned by the Papineau family (3/11/96 ). the goals of US state and federal policies Halbritter has consolidated his control with The Papineaus were banished from the Onon- toward Indian nations, and begin there . By BIA and DOI support. Halbritter's recogni- daga Nation in part for failing to fulfill com- recognizing the contemporary tools of impe- tion by state and federal authorities threatens merce agreements and working to replace the rial policy, we can trace paths of action and Confederacy sovereignty by ignoring the traditional government with an electoral sys- hopefully navigate obstacles inside and out- Grand Council decision . This action is consis- tem (see 8/94 & 4/95 PNL's). According to the side our own communities. One alternative tent with federal and state aims of undermin- Post, the FNBL also includes two Mohawk source of information is the quarterly, ing traditional culture. Focusing on an indi- warrior societies, a dissident group from the Akwesasne Notes : the Voice of Indigenous vidual leader subverts the collective lead- Tuscarora Nation, and a league chairman Peoples, available for $25 US per year form ership model favored by traditionals. who was removed last year from the Sen- Akwesasne Notes, Kahniakehaka Nation Ter- Halbritter's activities in Oneida al- eca Nation's tribal council for a struggle ritory, PO Box 196, Rooseveltown, NY 13683. low increased US intervention and regula- over traditional leadership. As allies of traditional peoples, we must tion of Nation activities. Many argue that By invoking unity the FNBL sidesteps be careful when varied agendas appear to outside compacts, as with gaming, threaten issues ofaccountability and some participants' share common goals . Sovereignty is an issue sovereignty based on standing treaties be- underlying agendas of replacing traditional central to local, national and international or- tween Indian nations and the US government. governments. According to Joe Heath, attor- ganizing ranging from property rights to ecol- Sovereignty is the recognition and functional ney for the Onondaga Council of Chiefs, the ogy. In many cases, these issues are linked to autonomy of independent social and political FNBL is "worried about power, not sover- multimillion dollar industries, such as genetic bodies. Increased US government activity blurs eignty." (3/11/96 Post Standard) copyrights, uranium or casinos . If we aren't once clear lines drawn Internal politics of Indian Nations are careful, we may unknowingly subvert our between nations of equal complex, at best. With- own agendas by participating further in the status. Recognition of US out knowing the play- protracted cultural war leading to the genocide regulation is arguably rec- ers, it is difficult to sort of the first peoples. ognition of US legal au- through mainstream Bill is SPC's staffperson, and a member thority. of Support Onondaga Sovereignty (SOS). SOS poics where political can be contacted through SPC. , 41#/' 34ke' 4 10 Peace Newsletter 6/96

OUR 1996 SUMMER VACATION GUIDE contains an assortment of reparations for African-Americans, stopping the blockade of Cuba, progressive events occurring around the US, Cuba, Mexico, Canada women's music, independent politics, or taking part in peace and and Central America . Events fall under one of four categories : Politics, justice walks, you've got a place to be this summer . SPC may have Festivals, Schools, and Tours . The summer months are filled with brochures or flyers announcing many of these events. Please call opportunities to advance your knowledge, make new contacts, or 472-5478 for more information . renew your commitment to social change . Whether your work is in — compiled by Andy Molloy

Eight is Not Enough : Mobilizing Our U.S. African Sister Cities Conference Majority - Beginner Level Electoral DATE: June 19-22 Campaign Training For Women PLACE: U of Washington, Seattle, WA DATE: June 8-9, 15-16 CONTACT: Millie Russell, 685-3637 PLACE: Simmons College, Boston MA & U of COMMENT: theme : "Transcending Ethnic Maryland, College Park, MD Borders" promoting understanding CONTACT : Cindy, (301) 587-8061 between African & U .S. citizens COMMENT: learn from women elected officials how to effectively manage a local, state & 7th Annual Holocaust Memorial & national electoral campaign Reparations Conference : "United Demonstrations to Support Mumia Voices for African Reparations" Abu-Jamal 3rd Annual Ourstory & Heritage DATE: June 21 DATE: every Wednesday Conference: Sea Island Survival PLACE: Clark-Atlanta U, Atlanta, GA PLACE: District Attorney Lynn Abraham's DATE: June 13-17 CONTACT: Njere Alghanee (404) 584-7141. office, 15th & Arch Streets, Philadelphia, PA PLACE: St. Helena Island, Beaufort, SC http ://www .melanet .com/yebbg/ COMMENT: 1 lam-12 noon ; sponsored by CONTACT : African Kultural Arts Network, PO ncobracon .html International Concerned Family & Friends of Box 40-0199, Brooklyn, NY 11240. (212) 439- COMMENT : town meeting, hands-on work Mumia Abu-Jamal 1026 . [email protected] sessions COMMENT : conference by & for people of Regional Summit on Politics, Ethics & African descent State Wide Rally to Protest the Death Meaning Penalty & Police Brutality DATE: June 6 Million Women March DATE: June 22 PLACE: Ann Arbor, MI DATE: June 14-16 PLACE: Woodstock Town Hall, Woodstock,NY CONTACT : (313) 663-8997 . pol-eth-mean@ PLACE: Exposition Park, Los Angeles, CA CONTACT: (914) 526-2692 umich.edu COMMENT : speakers include Betty Shabazz, COMMENT : 2-7pm ; many speakers including COMMENT : keynote address by Michael Lemer Rosa Parks Pam Africa, Cathy Dillon, Bruderhof, of Tik/am magazine ; workshops on race, Norman Siegel environment, education, religion & politics, World Indigenous Peoples' Conference urban planning DATE: June 15-21 Youth Against Hate : Anti-Racist/Anti- PLACE : Albuquerque, NM Fascist Organizing Conference Women Leading : Today & Tomorrow - CONTACT: Ray Barnhardt, Center for DATE: June 22-23 12th Annual Conference Cross-Cultural Studies, U of Alaska, Fairbanks, PLACE: Toronto, Canada DATE: June 6-8 AK 99775 . (907) 474-6431. CONTACT: Anti-Racist Action, Box 291, PLACE : Georgetown U, Washington, DC [email protected] or http:// Station B, Toronto, ON M5T 2T2 Canada CONTACT: National Assoc. for Women in www .arc .unm .edu/community/wipc_e/ COMMENT: discussions, workshops include anti- Education, 1325 18th St, NW, Suite 210, wipc_e.html fascist history, starting a group, neo-nazi music Washington, DC 20036. (202) 659-9330. industry, cops & the klan, street art, monitoring nawe@clark .net SEACtopia in the Ozarks the fascists. COMMENT : designed for women students DATE: June 16-22 PLACE : Ozarks of Southern Missouri Leonard Peltier Freedom Forum III Labor Party Founding Convention CONTACT: SEAC St. Louis, (314) 935-7173. DATE: June 26-27 DATE: June 6-9 sebl@cec .wustle .edu PLACE: American U, Washington, DC PLACE : Cleveland, OH COMMENT : week long vacation of fun & CONTACT : Bob Witanek, bwitanek@ CONTACT: Labor Party Advocates, PO Box excitement with Student Environmental igc.apc .org 53177, Washington, DC 20009 Action Coalition COMMENT : speakers, music, video include Jesse Jackson, Ramsey Clark, Edgar Bear Runner, David Dellinger, Ernie Stevens 1996 VAC,TIO GUIDE 6/96PeaceNewsletter 11 1996 VACATION GUIDE

Jobs With Justice Annual Meeting Fellowship of Reconciliation National Active Resistance : Counter- DATE: June 28-30 Conference: "One Spirit: Common Convention to Democratic National PLACE: U of Washington, Seattle, WA Ground for Peace & Justice" Convention CONTACT: (202) 434-1106 DATE: July 24-28 DATE: August 21-31 PLACE : Bryn Mawr College, Philadelphia, PA PLACE: Chicago, IL Interfaith Pilgrimage to Ban Landmines CONTACT : FOR, PO Box 271, Nyack, NY CONTACT : Autonomous Zone, 1573 N DATE: June & July 10960 . (914) 358-4601 . fomatl@igc .apc .org Milwaukee #420, Chicago, IL 60622 PLACE: midwest to Washington, DC COMMENT : Together with leaders on COMMENT : convention & gathering to CONTACT: Ariel Bragger, HC 60 Box 50, forefront of creative social change, explore create sustainable communities of Charlestown, NH 03603 . (603) 543-0568. new visions & strategies to transform resistance & high-spirited activism COMMENT: join in for any part of walk society

AIDS Bike Ride "Some Leaders Are Born Women" DATE : July 1-7 Leadership Institute & WILPF Congress PLACE : Minneapolis/St . Paul to Chicago DATE: July 24-28 CONTACT : 1210 Wilshire Ct, Champaign, IL PLACE: Greeley, CO 61821 CONTACT : Women 's International League COMMENT : join more than 1500 people for Peace & Freedom, 1213 Race St., Philadelphia, PA 19107 . (215) 563-7110. .org Pilgrimage to Northern California [email protected] COMMENT: Leadership Institute is part of Japanese-American Concentration congress Camp on 50th Anniversary of Closing Pride Without Borders Parade DATE: July 4-7 Grassroots Radio Conference DATE: June 2 PLACE: Tule Lake Relocation & Segrega- PLACE: DATE: July 26-28 New York City tion Center, Northern CA CONTACT: Queens Lesbian & Gay Pride CONTACT : Tule Lake Committee, Box PLACE: Boulder, CO CONTACT : Marty Durlin, (303) 449-4885 Committee, (718) 460-4064 170141, San Francisco, CA 94117 . (415) : COMMENT : crucial issues for volunteer- COMMENT parade on 37th Ave, 89th-75th 863-8141 . [email protected] St. ; multicultural festival at 73th-77th St. COMMENT : hear and see first hand of the based radio stations & independent producers conditions of imprisonment National Women's Music Festival Intercontinental Meeting for Humanity & DATE: June 6-9 War Resisters League National Bloomington, IN Against Neoliberalism PLACE: Committee Meeting CONTACT : NWMF, POB 1427, Indianapolis, DATE : July 5-8 DATE: July 27-August 3 (tentative) .com PLACE: IN 46206 . (317) 927-9355 . wia@indynet PLACE: Seattle, WA La Realidad, Chiapas, Mexico CONTACT : NY Committee for Democracy in CONTACT : Nonviolent Action Community of 17th Annual Otsiningo Pow Wow Cascadia, 547-0952 Mexico, (212) 614-6662 COMMENT: sponsored by the Emilio DATE: June 7-9 COMMENT: WRL is an 80-year old radical PLACE: Otsiningo Park, near Broome pacifist organization with chapters around Zapatista National Liberation Front (EZLN) of Mexico. Community College, Binghamton, NY the country & national office in NYC. CONTACT : Otsiningo American Indian Program, 28 Zevan Rd, Johnson City, NY Committees of Correspondence Northeast Organic Farming 13790 National Convention: "Turn Our Country Association Annual Gathering COMMENT: also Indian Craft Fair, Allegany DATE: August 9-11 Around! The Struggle for Economic & River Indian Dancers, Comanche Dancers, PLACE : Hampshire College, Amherst, MA Social Justice" lectures, exhibitions, foods, campfire CONTACT : Julie Rawson, 411 Sheldon Rd, storytelling, art DATE: July 12-14 Barre, MA 01005 . (508) 355-2853 PLACE: High School of Fashion, NYC CONTACT: (212) 233-7151 or (212) 229-2388 Goddess 2000: 2nd International Pax Christi USA National Assembly: Goddess Festival "One Stone At a Time" Barb Deming Memorial Peace Walk DATE: June 13-16 DATE: August 9-11 : DATE: July 19-August 23 PLACE northern CA PLACE: Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, OH CONTACT : Womens Spirituality Forum, PLACE: Seneca Falls to Albany to NYC CONTACT: (814) 453-4955 POB 11363, Piedmont, CA 94611 . (510) 444- CONTACT: Donna Marie McCabe, 249 COMMENT : Keynote speaker : Edwina Second St, Troy, NY 12180. (518) 273-4287. 7724 Gateley COMMENT : for women & girls ; participants http://www.rpi.edu/—mccabd or mccabd@rpi .edu COMMENT: Barbara was a writer, peace activist, from at least 11 countries & 47 states National Independent Politics Summit feminist & lesbian Meeting Dyke Separatist Celebration DATE: August 18-20 DATE: June 22 PLACE: Pittsburgh, PA PLACE: near Oakland, CA CONTACT : NIPS, POB 170610, Brooklyn, CONTACT: SEPZ, POB 1180, Sebastopol, CA NY 11217 . (718) 643-9603 95473 COMMENT: help chart the way to indepen-dent political, grassroots, issue-based activism in conjunction with electoral activism 1996 VACATION GUIDE Old Songs Festival Interworld Event, Concert & Pow Wow at Yankton Sioux Reservation DATE: June 28-30 10th Annual Computers for Social DATE : August 30-September 2 PLACE: Altamont Fairgrounds, Altamont, NY Change Conference: "New Technology CONTACT: Old Songs, Inc ., PO Box 399, PLACE: Yankton Sioux Reservation CONTACT: George Cournoyer, Intertribal for a Change" Guilderland, NY 12084, (518) 765-2815 DATE: COMMENT : traditional music & dance, Chair's Contact, (605) 384-3641. June 21-22 PLACE: Hostos Community College, Bronx, NY children 's activities, crafts ; features Cajun, aconcert4u@aol .com CONTACT: (212) 452-7132 harp, banjo, fiddling, Contra dances, COMMENT : all Nations welcome ; first time in Flamenco music and more. over 100 years that many tribes of the Great Sioux Nation will unite Decentralization & Devolution: Asheville Poetry Festival Prospects for America DATE : July 12-14 Mountain Spring Homestead Herbal DATE: June 27-30 PLACE: Asheville, NC Healing Workshops PLACE: Williamstown College, CONTACT: Asheville Poetry Festival, POB DATE: all summer Williamstown, MA CONTACT : 9643, Asheville, NC 28815 . (704) 298-5491 PLACE: Earlville, NY E.F. Schumacher Society, Box 76 COMMENT : readings, workshops, panels, CONTACT: Tina Finneyfrock, RD 1, Box 43Y, RD 3, Great Barrington, MA 02130 . (413) outdoor stage with continual open mike Earlville, NY 13332. 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(312) 252-8054 Festival of Music & Dance COMMENT: workshops & discussion on Converging Streams : Community, DATE: July 18-21 women's land & rural collectives, women PLACE: Trumansburg, NY working in radical/anarchist networks, self Democracy & Creativity In Ecological CONTACT : FLGF, POB 941, Trumansburg, defense & more . Bands, dance, sauna, play Activism NY 14886 . (607) 387-5098. DATE: June 28-30 grassroots@ grassrootsfest .org PLACE: Plainsfield, VT COMMENT : 4 stages, 40 bands ; Horse Flies, CONTACT : Institute for Social Ecology, (802) Bubba George Stringband, Zydeco Family 454-8493 . ise@igc .apc .org Band, Mahlathini & the Mahotella Queens COMMENT : join leading-edge activists from movements for environmental justice, 6th Annual Traditional Irish Music forest protection, Native American sovereignty, food safety & others Festival DATE : July 20 PLACE: East Durham, NY African American Cultural Enrichment CONTACT : Irish Cultural & Sports Centre, Summer Camp Box 32Q, Rte 145, East Durham, NY 12423. DATE : Saturdays in June (800) 434-FEST PLACE: Loyola Marymount University, Los COMMENT : noon-10pm; 3 stages Angeles, CA. 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Open Hand Theater's Circus Camp nfnena@igc .apc .org DATE: July 1-12, 15-26 Michigan Womyn's Music Festival COMMENT : over 16 workshops including PLACE : LaFayette Elementary School, LaFayette and HW Smith School, Syracuse DATE: August 13-18 autonomous collectivism, guerilla theatre, CONTACT : Open Hand Theater, 476-0466 PLACE: near Hunt, MI action planning, cultural sensitivity COMMENT : for children 8-14; comedy & CONTACT: WWTMC, Box 22, Walhalla, MI training, wilderness first aid mime, music & sound effects, movement & 49458 . (616) 757-4766 dance, magic & juggling, mask making Women of Color in the Workplace Elderflower Womenspirit Festival Organising Conference Speak Out! School for Art In Politics DATE: August 15-18 DATE: June 15 PLACE: PLACE : MLK Labor Center, NYC DATE: July 7-20 Mendocino Woodlands, CA PLACE: CONTACT : Elderflower, POB 661202, CONTACT: Fellowship of Reconciliation, Berkeley, CA CONTACT : Sacramento, CA 95866 . (916) 658-0697. (914) 358-4601 . forjustice@igc .apc.org Speak Out!, (510) 601-0182 explore relationship between elderflower@sfbayguardian .com COMMENT : workshops & entertainment COMMENT : COMMENT: campfires, plant walks, arts, crafts, art & politics through narrative, poem, film, open-air market, rituals theatre, dance

6/96 PeaceNewsletter13 1996 VACATION GUIDE Eco-Cities Design Colloquia DATE: August 18-21 19th Annual Summer Intensive at the PLACE : Charlottetown, Prince Edward Truth Rising From Ashes: Exhumation N'( Marxist School : "Beyond the 1996 Island, Canada of Cuarot Pueblo, Guatemala ; An EPICA Elections: Marxist Prospects" CONTACT : Institute for Bioregional Studies, Delegation DATE: July 8-19 449 University Ave, #126, Charlottetown, DATE : June 28-July 8 PLACE: New York City Prince Edward Island CIA 8K3 . (902) 892- PLACE : Cuarto Pueblo, Guatemala CONTACT: Brecht Forum, 122 W 27th St, 9578 . [email protected] CONTACT: Ecumenical Program on Central 10th Fl, New York, NY . (212) 242-4201. COMMENT : help develop a model eco-city along America & the Caribbean, 1470 Irving St, nymsl@nyxfer .blythe .org the Charlottetown waterfront NW, Washington DC 20010 . (202) 332-0292. COMMENT: sessions from 6 :30-9 :30pm; attend epica@igc .apc .org one or more ; many speakers Omega Institute Workshops COMMENT: meet with indigenous,human rights DATE: All summer & church .organization, visit a Community of 22nd Annual Feminist Women's Writing PLACE: Rhinebeck, NY Population in Resistance Workshop CONTACT: Omega Institute, 260 Lake Dr, DATE: July 14-21 Rhinebeck, NY 12572, (800) 944-1001 Viet Nam at a Crossroads: Exploring PLACE: Geneva, NY. COMMENT : over 250 workshops, trainings, Viet Nam on a 'Reality Tour' CONTACT : FWWW, PO Box 6583, Ithaca, retreats in personal health & development; DATE: July 1-17 NY 14851 gender, relationships & family; the arts; sports; PLACE: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam COMMENT : Various workshops , evening nature & society ; and spiritual understanding CONTACT: Global Exchange, 2017 Mission St, readings, talks & critiques, and time for solitude #303, San Francisco, CA 94110. (415) 255- & individual writing Union Summer 7296 DATE : three week periods during the COMMENT: meet, discuss & learn from Viet Applied Deep Ecology Conference summer Nam's writers, farmers, students, artists, DATE: July 19-28 PLACE : various places around the U.S. community activists & religious leaders PLACE: Occidental, CA CONTACT: Liann Ainsworth, AFL-CIO CONTACT: Institute for Deep Ecology, POB Organizing Dept . (800) 952-2550 Travel Delegation to Nicaragua: 1050, Occidental, CA 95465 COMMENT: learn organizing skills by working in the streets & neighborhoods "Learning from the South, a Seminar in COMMENT : training for environmental Nicaragua for Women" leaders & educators ; how to implement organizing for workplace rights & social justice DATE: July 3-13 sustainable alternatives in our personal PLACE: Nicaragua lives & communities CONTACT: Center for Global Education, Herbal Medicine & Wild Wise 2211 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN Designing Sustainability Woman Workshops 55454 . (800) 299-8889. DATE: August 4-7 DATE: all summer [email protected] or http :// PLACE: Boston U, Boston, MA PLACE: Woodstock, NY www .augsburg .edu/global CONTACT : Center for Energy & CONTACT : Susan Weed, PO Box 64, COMMENT: well known & respected seminars Environmental Studies, Boston U, 675 Woodstock, NY 12498 (914) 246-8081 for exposing travelers to a variety of Commonwealth Ave #141 ; Boston, MA 02215. COMMENT : write for listing; examples: perspectives, especially those of the poor & http://cees-server.bu .edu Using Herbs Simply & Safely, Hands-on marginalized Winter Medicine, Green Witch Intensive, Herotica, Advanced Herbal Intensive Permacuiture Design Course Work Brigade to Nicaragua DATE: August 4-17 DATE: July 18-August 7 CONTACT: Institute for Bioregional Studies, PLACE: Nicaragua 449 University Ave, #126, Charlottetown, CONTACT: NICCA, 21-40 Shattuck Ave, Prince Edward Island CIA 8K3, Canada . (902) Berkeley, CA 94704. (510) 832-4959 892-9578 . [email protected] COMMENT : hard work, simple food, rich COMMENT : permaculture is about self- rewards reliance, growing food, & building energy- efficient structures U.S.-Cuba Youth Exchange DATE: July 24-August 6 First Euro-American Encounter : the PLACE: Cuba Social Role of Journalism for Mutual CONTACT : National Network on Cuba, (212) Understanding 227-3422 DATE: August 12-17 Walking Tours of Radical NY History & PLACE: Habana, Cuba Architecture Pastors for Peace Youth Delegation to CONTACT: Dept. de Relaciones DATE: June 1, 9, 29; July 6, 7, 14 Guatemala & Chiapas, Mexico Internacionales, Cale G #503 e/ 21 y 23 PLACE: various places around NYC DATE: July 26-August 9 Plaza, Habana, Cuba 10400. CONTACT: (718) 262-0948 or 492-0069 PLACE: Guatemala and Mexico yankro@ in stjm . sld . cu CONTACT : COMMENT: (612) 870-7121 . [email protected] .org International event of the Jose COMMENT : also attend the Meeting for Marti International Inst Childcare in Rural Cuba Tour . of Journalism ; to Humanity & Against Neoliberalism, convened promote exchange about social role of DATE: June 19-28 PLACE: by EZLN. journalism in contemporary reality Cuba CONTACT : Cuba Info Project, (212) 227-3422 COMMENT : meet with childcare workers and parents . 1996 VACATION GUIDE

Guilty of Telling the Truth "S.O.A. 13" Off to Prison Ed Kinane #86279-020 secret is that the "insurgents" tend to be work- engaging in "partisan ers, peasants, teachers, labor organizers, hu- political activity" on a man rights activists, nuns and priests—i .e. military base otherwise "commies." (In 1980 in El Salvador various open to the public—a no-no according to base S.O.A.-trained military officers assassinated, regs. To expedite the trial we stipulated to the among many others, Archbishop Oscar facts concerning our "trespass." So the pros- N APRIL 29 the "S .O.A. 13" were Romero and four US women, including an ecution had no need to call any witnesses . It O found guilty of criminal trespass, a Ursuline and two Maryknoll nuns .) rested its case immediately upon submitting misdemeanor, in federal court in Columbus, On the morning of the trial, scores of the stipulation to Elliott. GA. The charge stemmed from actions at Fort supporters from all over the country rallied at Our attorneys began the defense by ques- Benning, GA, site of the US Army's School of the courthouse. Robert Richter, the producer tioning three subpeonaed witnesses . Each was the Americas. of several Academy Award-nominated docu- local: a civilian lawyer working on the base, a We were all granted "self-surrender." This mentaries, and his camera man were there Latino employed by the Columbus Chamber means, instead of having been taken into cus- filming. The event was made more colorful by of Commerce who heads a civilian S .O.A. tody immediately upon being found guilty, we two bold banners created by Central New support group, and the Cuban-American report to wherever each of us is assigned at a Yorkers : Jaci widow of a millionaire date to be decided by the feds. We were freed Domin's pro- The charge against us stemmed businessman. Their on a $5000 unsecured bond. claimed, GUILTY OF testimony showed that from our engaging in "partisan On May 24 I learned that I must report to TELLING THE TRUTH; political activity in McKean County Correctional Facility in Rose Mannara's political activity" on a military base support of the S.O.A. Bradford, PA on May 31 . Bradford is just read, INDICT THE otherwise open to the public frequently goes on at southwest of Olean, NY, maybe five hours' SCHOOL OF THE Fort Benning. It be- drive from Syracuse. I'll be in the minimum AMERICAS FOR TERRORISM. came clear that, in being arrested for opposing security camp there. Each of the defendants The courtroom was packed . Our trial was the School, we had been selectively pros- will serve time at a separate facility. a bench trial, i .e. there was no jury. It was ecuted in violation of our first amendment Besides me, the defendants include Fr. conducted by judge J . Robert Elliot, 84, a.k.a. rights. While we knew this argument wouldn't Roy Bourgeois, the Maryknoll priest and "Maximum Bob ." Elliott has twice previously fly in this court, David and Peter were laying former Viet Nam naval officer who founded sentenced Roy Bourgeois to prison terms to- groundwork for the eventual appeal. S.O.A. Watch. Since 1990 S.O.A. Watch has talling over three years . In the courtroom were After the three hostile witnesses, five of campaigned tirelessly to close the School . The Congressmen George Brown (D-CA), a per- the defendants testified. While Elliott didn't other felons included a trial lawyer, a Jesuit sonal friend of Bob Holstein, one of the defen- permit us to testify as fully as we would have priest, a school psychologist, a Viet Nam era dants, and Joseph Kennedy (D-MA), who liked, we were able to say something about our vet, two World War II vets, a mother of eight, introduced anti-S .O.A. bills in the House. [See motivation. Several of us had worked in Latin a 75 year old Ursuline nun, a former priest and box on page 17 .] America and had seen firsthand the systemic superintendant of schools, and a former pro- We were defended pro bono by two fine violence there which S.O.A. grads actively fessional baseball player. lawyers, David Grindle of Columbus and Pe- maintain. We were all arrested at Fort Benning by ter Thompson of Minneapolis. David is affili- We all got to make pre-sentencing state- military police—on two separate occasions ated with the Georgia ACLU ; Peter had previ- ments as Elliott told each separately he or she exactly a year apart . Three were arrested on ously defended Roy in a case he had argued was guilty . Elliott had already granted our November 16, 1994 for chaining shut the before the Supreme Court. request that we be sentenced at the trial— doors of the S.O.A.; ten were arrested on The charge against us stemmed from our rather than after a customary several weeks' November 16, 1995 for re-enacting (withcard- delay. Those of us coming from as far away as board machine guns) the November 16, 1989 I '1M TMISR iTS TIME New York, New Mexico, Connecticut, Penn- killing of eight Salvadorans, including six sylvania, California, and Washington weren't E ALL TAKE A CLOSER Jesuit priests [See Jan. '96 PNL. ]. The killers eager to return yet again to Georgia. We had were members of the Salvadoran military's LOOK AT SOME OF OUR all returned in February for the arraignment Atlacatl Battalion who had trained at the School C1MEI~I5NEQ U 4i VTIONS and were tired of the commute. of the Americas. In his statement Fr. Bill "Bix" Bichsel, Although barely known to the US taxpay- if,tO S.J. told Elliott that this coming November 16 ers who fund it, the S .O.A. is well known there would be far more of us at the Fort throughout Latin America as the "School of Woat Benning gate to once again commemorate the Assassins."In its 50 shadowy years the S .O.A., slaughter of the six Jesuits and to call for the using Spanish-speakinginstructors, has trained close of the S.O.A. This, and Bix's inviting the 60,000 Latin American soldiers in combat and a5 II anti-insurgency skills. The School's nasty little sr mar S.O.A. 13 con't on next page

6/96 Peace Newsletter 15 S.U.A. 13 con't from and Sister Claire requested prison instead of Both our November '95 action and the trial probation. They told the judge they wanted to were front page news in Columbus, where the page 15 be in solidarity with their co-defendants and military is the main industry. On May 3 the judge to join us then, brought sustained ap- didn't want special treatment because of their Boston Globe editorialized against the S.O.A. plause from the gallery. I think Elliott was so gender. Elliott, ever the Southern gentleman, The story was also picked up by the AP and taken aback that he forgot to use his gavel. obliged by giving them each two months in CNN. Later, supporters spoke of how moving the prison. In doing so he declared, "I have a soft In Central New York both WRVO and defendants' testimony and statements had spot in my heart for women." WAER radio news ran stories on April 29 . On been. There has even been talk of editing and Our sentences weren't unexpected, but May 1 the Syracuse Herald Journal published publishing the transcript. they are untypically harsh. People of con- an excellent editorial, "Going to jail for a good Elliott gave Roy the maximum penalty of science exercising their first amendment rights cause," by M.C. Burns. The Syracuse New six months in prison. Fr. Bix and Lou De protesting the military machine are frequently Times' Russ Tarby wrote a good article, "Ex- Benedette, the two repeat offenders, each got charged with trespass at military bases—with- posing the `School of Assassins' ." Other de- two four month sentences—to be served con- out having to serve time. I've even been ar- fendants, especially Jo Anne and Sister Claire, currently . The rest of us, all first timers (at Fort rested for trespass at the White House, the also got excellent hometown coverage . For Benning anyway), were sentenced to two Supreme Court and CIA headquarters (not to me, our civil disobedience—responding to a months. mention frequently at our own Griffiss AFB) higher law—and the jail time are well worth it: Among us were two women, Jo Anne without ever before being sentenced to prison. it'll help expose and close the heinous School Lingle and Sister Claire O'Mara, OSU, who While we're in prison the many S .O.A. that US taxpayers finance. had never been arrested anywhere before. killers and those who teach torture at the Ed is on the PNL editorial commitee. address will Elliott sentenced them before the rest of us, to S.O.A. will continue unindicted. But the pub- Until the end of July, his mailing be: Ed Klnane, #86279-020; PO box 9000; . But after all the other licity around our protests, trial and sentences three years' probation Bradford, PA 16701. defendants were sentenced to prison, Jo Anne helps fuel the movement to close the School . New Video Exposes S.O .A. Torture Classes

dressed in green fatigues, who would * teach the students the nerve endings of ROY BOURGEOIS: I read this article about the body, he would show them where to this training manual used at the School of torture, where and where not, where you the Americas that actually trained those wouldn't kill the individual . He would tell soldiers in the techniques of torture . The them how much the heart can toler[ate], article said that the manual was in Para- T OUR TRIAL we tried to place in can hold up. And there were also times guay. And I did some research, made evidence a tape of excerpts from Robert A where they would revive the person with a some calls and made contact with a hu- Richter's new video, "Inside the School of powerful drug . There were many tricks man rights leader, Martin Almada, in Para- Assassins ." It's an hour-long sequel to his 18 that you could play . There are manuals guay, to see what we could find out about minute "School of Assassins ." It includes about those things. this training manual. testimony by an S .O.A. grad interviewed by ROY: That were used, a manual used? ALMADA : This is the Palace of Justice. Roy in South America earlier this year. MR. X: Sure . And on the eighth floor are the secret files Here is a partial transcript of the excerpts * of the political police of the Stroessner which Judge Elliot wouldn't hear and wouldn't NARRATOR: There is another graduate regime. And in these files we found docu- allow into evidence: who once was a member of a Honduran ments which prove that the School of the death squad called Battalion 316 . Right Americas was training soldiers and po- ROY BOURGEOIS: We always heard that now he is in political asylum in another licemen from Paraguay in techniques of there was torture taught at the School of country and for the first time he's speaking torture. One of the documents tells how to the Americas . But it was very difficult of publicly about what he learned about at keep the tortured alive. course to have someone come foreward the school. ROY BOURGEOIS :Doctor, you have been to speak. We located someone in another JOSE VALLE : I took a course in Intelli- tortured? country who was at the School of the gence at the School of the Americas . The ALMADA : I was tortured . And my wife too. Americas. He would speak only on the School of the Americas had a lot of videos My wife died as a result of the torture . I condition that his face would not be shown which showed the type of interrogation was a victim of the School of the Americas nor his name used. and torture they used in Vietnam, their and my torturers used manuals from the MR. X: The school was always a front for methods, their ways of questioning, all of School of the Americas. other special operations, covert opera- it. These drawings were made for me to tions. They would bring people from the educate people so they would know the "Inside the School of Assassins" is slated streets into the base and the experts type of work done by the Death Squads, for release in late June. Please consider ac- would train us on how to obtain informa- the interrogation and torture they commit- quiring it and showing it to a group of friends, tion through torture . We were trained to ted. Although many people refuse to ac- or to a class, or...to anyone you can get to torture human beings . They had a medi- cept it, all this is organized by the US watch it. To order, contact Richter Produc- cal physician, a US medical physician government. tions, 330 West 42nd St., New York, NY which I remember very well who was 10036; tel. (212) 947-1395.

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We remembered our own late compatri- • Shirley and Hannah Novak returned from El HE MAY 8 meeting of CACC was unlike ots who gave so much of themselves, and Salvador on May 4. We are saddened by the Tany previous gathering . After a simple whose presence and energy we miss and we passing of Shirley's mother, Winifred Fischer, potluck of breads and juices, during which we seek to revive in ourselves : Hank Strunk and on May 3. She inspired all who knew her. addressed news, actions and business, we Sister Barbara Ginter. We made present the • Paul Frazier is seeking help with transporta- joined in "A Moment of Reflection and Prayer people of Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, tion for food pickups for local Haitian refu- For `Our Forgotten Neighbors.'" Nancy Gwin Cuba and Haiti in the parlor room of Plymouth gees. The Haitians will be largely respon- and Harvey Pinyoun had put together a pro- Church. These symbols expressed our loving sible, but they do need rides. Please call Paul gram that interwove the most current struggles relationship with each other and with the pueb- at 424-1877. of Central American and Caribbean peoples los of Latin America and the Caribbean : a • The presentation byGuatemalan campansino with the history of Central New York's in- weaving for the beauty, a candle for the self- Anastasio Chop Garcia last month was ex- volvement in supporting those struggles. determination, a water pitcher for the tears, cellent. It attracted over 50 diverse people. We were impressed and concerned by the and a conch shell for out resistance to vio- • Beyond Boundaries is holding an Art Show long Pastors for Peace hunger strike, and we're lence. and Silent Auction on June 9, at the Commu- renewed in our determination to act in solidar- Other News: nity Folk Art Gallery, 2223 E . Genesee St, ity with Pastors for Peace to seek the release of Cuba: We began planning a demonstra- Syracuse. Call 478-4571. 400 computers destined for Cuba, which were tion at the Federal Building for May 13 . On • There will be a Voter Registration Rally on seized and are being held by the US govern- that day about 20 or so gathered at 4 :30 PM, June 15, from 1 - 4 PM on Seymour St, near ment. We were impressed and concerned by many holding mock computers, and held vigil Nojaims supermarket in Syracuse. Sister Dianna Ortiz's White House vigil and before trying to enter the building to speak to • Rev. Bill Coop reported that South Presbyte- just-ended hunger strike, and 'renewed in our Representative Jim Walsh . The security per- rian Church celebrated Chico de Mayo with' efforts to act in solidarity with her to obtain the sonnel wouldn't allow us group to enter. a new Mexican family. Cuban refugees are release of documents from the US govern- The Pastors for Peace 94-day fast ended also now attending the church . We expect ment. We hope these documents will clarify at Midnight, May -24 after US customs re- that Latin American holidays and culture the role of the CIA in her torture by Guatema- leased 339 computers to the custody of the will become increasingly familiar in Syra- lan military . We were impressed and con- United Methodist Church, which will arrange cuse in coming years. cerned by Ed Kinane's conviction and two their relay on to Cuba. —Paul Weiehselbaum month sentence on April 29 for "trespassing" Doug Igelsrud recently returned from a at Fort Benning, site of the School of the trip to Cuba, where he attended a percussion Americas, the US government's training festival. Doug reports that daily life in Cuba is H1z2652 : S.O .A . Bill grounds for human rights abuse by Latin somewhat easier than it was two years ago, American military and police [see page 15] . although still difficult. At a March 28 press conference with S.O .A. Watch fasters on the Capitol steps in DC, Joe Kennedy said his current bill, HR2652, had only a slim chance of getting out of the Republican-controlled House National Security Committee. HR2652 called for closing the SOA and establishing an Academy of Democ- racy and Civil-Military Relations at Fort Benning. According to the S .O.A. Watch Spring 1996 Update, HR2652 was a strategy "worth trying ." But, significantly, the Up- date goes on to note, "It now seems to be the desire of the vast majority of grass- roots organizers around the country to get back to simply closing the school without any alternatives ." Many feel HR2652 was flawed . It would have legitimized a site where Latin Ameri- can military would continue to network, get indoctrinated, and be recruited by US in- telligence agencies . The site would still function as an arm of the US imperium in Latin America.

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bones hold dear her strength and laughter . As planning to attend at least some of the week . If she becomes and OTR Elder, we plan to estab- interested in trying to arrange joint transporta- lish an association of former partners to be tion, phone People for Animal Rights at 488- on the Rise resource for the bakery's long-term visions 109 Walton St, Syracuse, NY 13202 ... 7877 (PURR) between 9 AM-10 :45 PM. We hello Bar, Chris, Kathy, Helen, Kirsten etc 315-475-7190 .... might be able to hook you up with someone. Lastly, the ad this month is for our new — Linda DeStefano Community Update partner opening...'mind you, it's bigger than Cooperative, collective, empowering... No Bosses HERE and yes, more than whole whole grain, whole foods, organic ... Native, grains. It's about getting involved in creating feminist, green, sustainable... worklife, food systems and social fabric ... it's Lofty ideals or common sense? We be- about taking charge of our resources and build- lieve the latter ...common sense based on a ing community based economics we can all deep love of self and group, of process and live with. We are not in itjust for the bread ... Veggie Society in Syracuse inclusion, of diversity and change...the stuff challenging creatures empowering work .... The Syracuse Area Vegetarian Educa- that creates the environment for healthy com- — Karen Kerney tion Society (SAVES) is a new organization munities and cultures to grow...the staff of life dedicated to promoting, educating, and ad- and soul of our movement. vancing the compassionate benefits of a plant- Our day to day at OTR has been focused based diet and lifestyle. Formed in January, on improving our breads... addressing dry & SAVES has already reached over 125 Central crumbly.... We think we got it! The breads New York individuals and families, and the have never been better . We encourage you to list grows every day. try them again...and if you are ever disap- World Animal Awareness Week SAVES is a member-oriented organiza- pointed, please let us know right away . We June 18-24 is World Animal Awareness tion; membership is open to all who wish to guarantee each loaf we make to be the very Week, initiated by the National Alliance for support the values, goals, and projects of the best. Animals. Six major events are planned in organizationjggardless of their personal stage Our marketing strategy has been to ex- Washington, D.C. of vegetarianism . We want to serve as a means pand our wholesale markets . We are now in • June 18, a press conference at the Na- for bringing people together and meeting the Nichol's and Williams Groceries in Liver- tional Press Club, linked to events held in needs of Central New York vegetarians. If you pool. Mae has come on as our new delivery hundreds of cities throughout the world. have any ideas or want to work on a project, person. We welcome her spirit and drive. We • June 20-22, the World Congress for Ani- please let us know—we'd be happy to support are also exploring alternatives to selling mals. The Alliance hopes for thousands of you. through grocery chains : institutional accounts delegates from around the globe for net- Vegetarians are one of the fastest grow- like hospitals and schools (we need sales working and for honing skills to bring about ing segments of the population. A November, a better world. people) and direct sales to consumer groups. 1995 Associated Press poll revealed that 7 .5 • June 21-22, the World Expo for Animals This often means helping to create buying percent of Americans say they rarely or never clubs to foster cooperation, are working with plans to reach not only animal rights advo- cates but also thousands of tourists. eat meat. With an estimated 50,000 Central Syracuse Cultural Workers to get our wonder- New Yorkers leaning toward this type of • June 22, Celebrity Gala will invite activists ful Fruitcakes in their winter catalogue, with lifestyle, the interest, and ability to support Syracuse Real Food Cooperative to set up to relax with elected representatives, move- ment leaders and celebrities while dancing one vegetarian society in the greater Syracuse special orders from non-bread baked goods, areas is surely upon us. and with individual volunteers to help distrib- and eating a vegan feast . (Quite a juggling act!) SAVES just held its first public gather- ute our older bread to those in need. We are • June 23, March for the Animals. The ing, a video and dessert hour at the Liverpool back in Shed A at the Regional Market on Alliance hopes to attract at least 100,000 Library. We will be showing videos, bringing Saturdays and we now ship UPS ...(Say it with people to march for the voiceless, the speakers to the area, and coordinating trips to good bread!). animals. events such as the National Alliance for Ani- Our long-range strategy for not only sur- • June 24, National Lobby Day for Animals. mals Congress in June (which promises to be vival, but sustainability, is to explore coopera- After attending a workshop on effective the largest gathering of vegetarians ever) and tive relationships with other groups interested lobbying skills, activists will hit the halls of the North American Vegetarian Society's an- in sharing space and resources . Our current Congress. nual Summerfest, coming in late July. location is dubious . If we move, we want to A few of the many organizations and Our next event is an Independence (From give it lots of good thought . We are a valuable publications sponsoring this event are Animal Meat) Day Picnic at Onondaga Lake Park on community resource. Legal Defense Fund, The Animals' Agenda, E Saturday, July 6. SAVES also publishes a Elizabeth Holmes is leaving the day to Magazine, People for the Ethical Treatmentof quarterly newsletter, The SAVES Paper. For day of OTR at the end of May . Elizabeth Animals, Farm Sanctuary, Environmental Eq- more information about SAVES, and/or to get joined the collective in September '93 during uitiesOrganization, Psychologists for the Ethi- a copy of our newsletter, write us at P.O. Box a time of low spirit and high struggle . Her love cal Treatment of Animals and International 302, DeWitt, NY 13214, or call 437-2163 and life force as both worker and co-owner has Network for Religion and Animals. before 10 PM. brought OTR a joy and unity .... the bakery Some people from the Syracuse area are —Joe Connolly

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e&/HVNl1Y UPDATE nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn bey o n d The Promise; SBRG boundarics Keepers Knitting Project Multicultural Art Auction Exposed ▪ The Syracuse Balkan Resources Group Beyond Boundaries' Third Annual Mul- n nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn would like to thank everyone who donated ticultural Silent Art Auction and Show will be You've no doubt been hearing about the yarn to the Bosnian Project. The response held Sunday, June 9 at the Community Folk Promise Keepers convention on June 7 and 8 from Central New Yorkers was overwhelm- Art Gallery, 2223 E. Genesee St ., Syracuse, which is expected to bring 50,000 men from ingly generous. We were able to send five from 3 to 5 PM . The Auction will include more Central New York out to S .U.'s Carrier Dome. carloads of yarn to the national collection than 100 pieces of art from over 45 artists, Most of the press has been quite positive about point in Natick, Massachusetts . The last car- including David MacDonald, Tom Huff, Rob- this group which is trying to return men to a load went the week of May 13th and will be ert Harris and Ofelia Anamaria. Paintings, sense of brotherhood and family values. shipped in mid-June to Tuzla, Bosnia. prints, sculpture, photography, quilts, hand- What's not advertised are some of the For now, we are going to stop collecting made cards and ceramics will all be sold by the things behind the Promise Keepers, particu- yearn so no more yearn will be accepted at the "silent auction method." Participants write larly their sexist philosophy. The leaders of the Syracuse Peace Council. However, you may their bid on a piece of paper accompanying the Promise Keepers are vocal about their anti- send yarn directly to: work and the highest bid at the end of the two choice and anti-gay stands and are aligned The Bosnian Knitting Project hour period gets the piece . You are guaranteed with organizations like Operation Rescue and Hartford Street Presbyterian Church a reasonable price for a beautiful work of art. Colorado for Family Values which sponsored 99 Hartford St. This event will help fund the 1996 Be- Amendment 2, the anti-gay initiative . While Natick, MA 01760 yond Boundaries work project with the Oglala Contact persons the Promise Keepers claim to be apolitical, : Babbie or Stu Cameron, Lakotas in Porcupine, South Dakota. For fur- they are backed by the likes of Pat Robertson of (508) 653-4839. ther information call 478-4571. The Syracuse Balkan Resource Group the Christian Coalition and James Dobson of — Diana Green Focus on the Family. meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM at Mundy Branch Library, • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • You'll soon get a chance to hear about the other side of the Promise Keepers when Fred Community Room, 1204 S . Geddes St., Syra- ▪ cuse, NY 13204. : Stonewall • Clarkson, a nationally known author, educator New Members are very and authority on the far right will be in town as welcome. Committee & the featured speaker for, "The Promise Keepers — Margot Clark .• Exposed: An Educational Forum . Fred co- LGGC • authoredChallenging the Christian Right: The • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Activist's Handbook, one of the ground-break- Second Annual Lesbian & Gay ing works to help understand and deal with the Film Festival far right. He has a forthcoming book entitled, The Stonewall Committee and the Les- Eternal Hostility: The Struggle between De- bian/G ay Graduate Collective of Syracuse Uni- mocracy and Theocracy. 16th Annual Bastille Day versity will co-sponsor the Second Annual Fred will be speaking at May Memorial The Mental Patients Liberation Alliance Lesbian & Gay Film Festival . The films will UnitarianUniversalist Society, 3800E. Genesee be shown at Syracuse University—at 7 PM the invites you to participate in our 16 Annual St., on Thursday, June 6 at 7:30 PM. Also first three Mondays in June (June 3, 10 and Bastille Day. watch for a special appearance by the Ladies 17). The demonstration/celebration will be Against Women who will be sharing their own held at noon, July 14, 1996 with a rally, teach- One evening will be dedicated to the take on the Promise Keepers. work of Marlin Riggs whose acclaimed and in, and tribunal on the grounds of Hutching This educational forum is sponsored by Psychiatric Center. award-winning film, Tongues United, was the Stonewall Committee, the Women's Infor- Hear about , tell about, and address issues blasted by Pat Buchanan and Jesse Helms in mation Center, CNY NOW and the Syracuse their attacks on the National Endowment of such as forced psychiatric treatment, psychi- Peace Council. Donations are requested to help atric drugging and electroshock, lack of ac- the Arts. Through his films, Riggs boldly defray expenses for the evening. For more info, confronted the tensions that exist across gen- cess to support and advocacy, stigma and call 476-6226. discrimination, and managed care and the der, sexual and cultural lines . Riggs died of AIDS complications on April 5, 1994. mental illness industry. Help deliver PNL's! For more information contact: The Alli- Specifics about the exact location of the festival and the selection of films will be in the Were looking for someone to deliver ance, 770 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13203; June/July Pink Paper and on Gay Pride fliers. PNL's at Syracuse University . Onon- (315) 475-4120, (800) 654-7227, or fax (315) daga Community College . and Lem- 475-1531 . Last year's film festival was a great success; this year's will be even better. oyne College : or any where you don't — George Ebert see it delivered . Help spread the word.

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20 Peace Newsletter 6/96 Le1Tes Dear Friends, Out-ness con't from On Sunday, June 9 at 8 PM in the Ply- point reached but also a new beginning on a page 7 mouth sanctuary, there will be an event to destination of understanding that is still unfin- celebrate the Open and Affirming decision ished. which leads them into a life which actively made by Plymouth Church on January 28, We hope that you and your friends resists injustice by simultaneously confront- 1996. We would like to invite you and your can join us for this time of celebration and ing and reconstructing the status quo. Learn- community to celebrate this step in our jour- thanksgiving . ing to rewrite our personal histories with com- ney of spiritual growth . [eds. note: The Open Harvey Pinyoun, Pastor passion is an important element in this project. and Affirming decision recognizes diversity— Plymouth Congregational Church, It's an element feminists have been teaching including gender orientation—within the con- Syracuse usthrough example as they shape Herstory out gregation.) of History. The evening will be composed of prayers Dear Nick and others who worked on SPC Rewriting history is a project oppressed and thanksgivings, music and a social time. 60th Anniversary Dinner, people must take on to flesh out the gaps left There will be a public invitation in the news- Thank you for having an all-vegetable by historians, the gaps they have lived in until papers, but we especially wanted to invite meal and even several vegan items . The vegan they reclaimed them as rich, full ecosystems. communities that might particularly enjoy this pate appetizer was really yummy . Thanks also I can hear some skeptics claim that such a celebration. for arranging for re-usable dinnerware. project is too intellectual and not rooted in the It is important to mention that Plymouth Although I couldn't stay for the program, real world. And others saying it is too inter- Church took about two years to study, discuss, I'm happy I was able to be there for dinner and nally focused, that even stating the problem as and decide about our Open and Affirming socializing. I have here is a symptom of the US capitalist position. However, we are well aware of sexu- Linda DeStefano, "Me-Me" culture . The beginning of my an- ality and inclusiveness, so this event marks a Syracuse, NY swer to these concerns is a question: if we don't do this work alongside the political work PEACE BRIGADES INTERNATIONAL Bring ten PNL's to we are currently involved in, what will sustain Volunteer for Peace and Human Rights! your place of work, us and what will serve as the foundation for the place of worship, alternatives we are attempting to create? If we in Sri Lanka, the Balkans, Colombia, Guatemala, can't articulate a compassionate narrative of or place or play! Haiti, and w/Native People in North America who we are and where we've come from, how Help spread the Nonviolent support and protective accompaniment will we create the art, song, dance, parenting, for threatened word of peace and groups working for social justice in conflict zones. and language of the world we are trying to justice. Pick up ex- Training for Volunteers tra PNL's at SPC on attain? This project must be carried on simul- taneously with the other various projects we September 15-22, 1996 Camp Adahi, Reading, PA Burnet Ave, or we are involved in, the projects which tear closet ADPIv by Aueust 15 contact PBUUSA: will bulk mail some walls down and allow justice to flow in all 2642 College Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704 tel : 510-540-0749 to your home . Its a directions. e-mail: [email protected] great way to support 4D http:/Avww.igc.apc.org/pbi/index.html SPC and help reach Karen attempts each day to practice new readers . what she preaches. Socialist Foru More Food Than Ever Is Ralph Nader Now Syracuse Real Food Cooperative has more food (and non-food) items than ever before. Our expanded inventory includes over 200 items in bulk to reduce Serious? packaging and save money, and hundreds of environment-friendly organic & biodegradable products. Syracuse Real Food Cooperative: a member owned with Mark Dunlea grocery store, open to everyone . It's all you'll need to shop for a healthy lifestyle. Director, NYS Hunger Action Network Syracuse Real Food Cooperative & Albany area activist. 618 Kensington Road, Syracuse (off Westcott near Barry Park) (315) 472-1385 June 9, 1996 3 to 5 pm at the Westcott Community Center open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm and Sunday loam to 6pm 826 Euclid Avenue (formerly known as ECOH)

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Westhill Coun- "• + net 7 . :> 90.7 FM une in after 7pm. try Club. 8-12pm. ;,<:fi. .v,Y;.,_ .'ut:`• a`),•\,tis,:• .,:.,,a`,x~•~vi\?\;\; MONTH! .:~ ~:ro;:`: ~;.;:,+::•: :::,~;.~~,. • :3+' • .c~:.?z. :,*''~.. 6 The Best of Flaunting It." . ~• ;.~~:~?~:a~?,<• ::;,•~r .~z.,+ To have your group's Onondaga County Women's Slide show of Gay & Les- r '` '"~ti•:;: ;>• +vA + \;,`• event or meeting time Political Caucus 25th anni- EVERY FRIDAY : Lesbian Com- Wan Pride, Grace Episcopal :.~ •. ~;~:. 1st THREE WEDNESDAYS: out Church, corners of Madison & ti.kY: k listed, call or send the peace Newaletter editorial versary celebration . Quality big Group. 7pm . Women's zr *.: wow, `+~,t4•'•> • " Inn, 1308 Buckley Rd, N. Syra- Into Center, 601 Allen St. 492- University . 8:30pm. ;2:•`iw•:t?i>.i•`.•:•±."4i~iiii'',~:o•. ."r~,r~.i+~4+~:}yS`+`n+`>•:':' ::'<~ :4'.'•~:2~~ ~:,.: :;•:''y24::.;:'•::y`y:FiG^.i;i.i`i'°• Into to SPC4472-5478. mooting at SPC 9 AM. :' iiiR}~:};:~5> 4ij'•{M1{.:i;41$:::2k4:•i'i;?`~';,; :~•`.: • : . :~~ cuss. 6pm . Keynote speech try's 8035 . ~:i{v .•'v .\'•?$vtv .~•y\\tQ> :vF: Come join' us. 472-5478 . Gay Lesbian Alliance com- ~.• • •> u > July deadline : 6/21 . : : president of National Women's :,,., t~s.'i:•z>$,t . runny garage sale, May Me- Political Caucus. Deborah, 479- model, 3800 E . Genesee. 8am- 2 8283. 7 4pm. Patty, 468-4040. v Memos. meeting . 7pm. Peace program: "Peace J The Promise Keepers , Call 488-7877 for location. Vote in Action " trainings for EVERY WEDNESDAY : Syra- Exposed," educational forum 8 Walk 6 Run '98. Call . May Memorial cuss Commun ity Choir re- sponsored by Stonewall Corn- AIDS Murtaugh, 475-2430, for Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. local volunteers a hearse!. Westcott Community mime 3900 Gay Lesbian Alliance cam- 3800 E . Genesee 7,30pm. . May Memorial, E. runny pride picnic & volley-volley- info . Watson Theater, SU. 7pm . Call 479_7442. Center, 826 Euclid St . New Genesee sr. 729pm 4764226 i for title of film . Mary Ellen, 428- members welcome . 7:30pm. ball tournament . Carpenter's 0227. Coalition for the Common 472.9942 Stonewall Committee meets Brook County Park, Elbridge. COOd meeting. 658 W. Onon at Tu Tu Venue, 731 James St. NY. Bring dish to pass. noon. EVERY SUNDAY : GayA es- People Against the Dealt, Per - daga St. Noon . 478-7442. EVERY WEDNESDAY : Miltary 5:30pm. 476-6226 . She Pride Party, 12 Rooms blot/Bisexual Student As- shy meeting. Church Center, & Draft Counseling at the An Gallery, 210 Burnet Ave. sociation open Mike Night at Happy Peace Council. Noon-3pm, Call Ostrom Ave,meeeetigting . 75° 3049 E . Genesee St . 7pm . 475- Endings Coffeehouse . Poetry, 1 3 Entire gay community welcome. 1878 . music. 8pm . $2. Marge 472-5478. Poetry Slam Finals at Happy 8:30pm-?. 472-1340. "Born Gay" book Signing by Endings Coffeehouse . 8pm. 9 10 11 2 & 4th Tues . Jan Phillips . My Sisters $2. 14 1 The Gay & Lesbian Pride Syracuse Balkan Re- Words Bookstore, 304 'N. Evening of music, Ikerature, Clearwater'• Great Hudson Concert sponsored by Syra- sours Group meets at McBride St . 4-6pm . food & friendship to benefit River Revival . Westchester . EVERY MONDAY : ACT-UP Mundy Branch Library, 1204 S. the ACLU . 12 rrns 4 Gallery, Contemporary Theater of Community College, Valhalla, cuse Gay &Lesbian Chorus meeting . Women's INFO Can- Geddes S[., 7 Opm. 472-5478. 210 Burnet Ave . 472-1340. NY . Also on Sunday. Plymouth Church, 232 W. Happy , 5 syracuse presents "Betty Onondaga St. 2pm. 476-4329 . ter, 601 Allen St . 7:30pm. 425- Open Mike Night at the Yeti," Happy Ending.? Cof 0673 . Endings Coffeehouse. Poetry, NOW CNY Chapter meeting. Potluck Picnic at Syracuse Juneteenth Celebration. Far- music. 8pm. $2. Marine Midland Bank, 360 S teahouse. 7:30pm E615.nd Also on ity Festival at Southwest Corn- Clem Bake to benefit Women's Amnesty international Group Real Food Co-op. Bring a dish . Junel5,21,22,23,26,30. Center & HOPE, Inc. Lesbian & Gay Film Festival. Warren, Syr. 7pm. 487-3188. 618 Kensington Ave. 6:30pm. munity Center, 401 South Ave. Watson Theater, SU. 7pm . Call *373 meeting, Mundy Branch 10am-8pm. Parade from Dunbar tu tu Venue Restaurant, 731 Library. 1204 S. Geddes St• 7- HOPE, Inc meeting (grass James St . Ca11775tutu for time. for title of film . Mary Ellen, 428- roots AIDS group) . Living Reconsper. Forum on Drug Center to SWCC from 10am- 0227. 9pm. Letter writing, updates on Room, 326 Montgomery St . Policy meeting. 206 Onondaga noon . Vanessa, 474-6823. Beyond Boundaries Art Auc- cases . 668-7441 . Ave . 7 .30pm . 422-6237. tion. Call Aggie for info . 478- 5:30pm . 474 3616. 4571 . 17 18 Central America Caribbean 20 21 22 Open Mike Night at Happy ,.Coalition Potluck & meet- EVERY THURSDAY : Lesbian Syracuse Pride Parade 8 Endings Coffeehouse . Poetry, Mg, Plymouth Church, 232 E. & Gay Youth Support group Interfaith Pride d Worship 1 6 . Rally. Downtown S for . music. 8pm . $2. Onondaga St. 6pm meets (ages 14-21) . Women's Service. The Living Room. 7pm. Call Arthur or e 42nd 43 timtime Onondaga Audobon meeting . Into Center, 601 Aden St . Call Call 471-6618 for info . and exact place. 4258438. Coalition for the Common Dewitt Community . 7for time 4 EVERY SUNDAY : Good meeting. 656 W. Onon- Erie Blvd. 7:30ppm. 457-7731 . 1st & 3rd THURSDAYS: Gay & Pride Dance, 1st Lutheran People's 60 Minutes. daga St. Noon. 478-7442. Lesbian Alliance meeting. En- EVERY FRIDAY: Gay rk Les- Church, 501 James St. $5.110 able, 1603 Court St . 7 :30pm. slidin scale. Born-midnight. Adelphia Cable Ch. 3, WL an ay Fllm Festiva l June 18-24 : World Animal 22 blan Young Adult meeting fin, 476-4625.g 8pm. Produced by SPC. 7p NAACP general mtg. 7pm. 472-5732. (ages 21-25) . Women's Info for the of film. Mary Elton, 428- Awareness week• Marry Was- NAACP Office, 1125 S. Salina . 601 Allen St. 422-9741 0227 . ington DC events are planned center Statewide Rally Against the including a march on the 23rd . 422-6933 . 27 for time. Death Penalty & Police Bnr Call People for Animal Rights - Potluck Picnic at Syracuse -- tality. Woodstock Town Hall, 23 24 for ride information : 488-7877. 26 Real Food Co-op. Bring a dish . 28 Woodstock . 2-7pm . (914) 526- :30 m. 2692. EVERYGay a hls W Out, "Building Bridges" Syra- 818 Kensington Ave. 6 P EVERY MONDAY : "Rsdiovi• cues CommunitygChoir Sum- Vigil Against the Death Pen- Gay ti& Lesbian Lesbian radio r program, spore" on Adelphia Cable Ch. 3 25 WRVO FM 90. 6:30 7pm. mar Solstice Concert. Unl- My. Columbus Circle, down- 2 9 at 9pm. Presented by Syra- Open Mike Night, Happy varsity United Methodist town Syracuse. Noon-1230pm. EVERY SUNDAY : Support cuse Community Radio. Endings Coffeehouse. Poetry, Church, corner of University & Cyndi 475-1878. group for former and current music. 8pm. $2. patients. Sponsored by E.. Genesee St. 7:30pm. Ice Alliance. Plymouth Church . 3- Support & Self-Education cream social following. Peace Newsletter 5pm. Peggy Anne 475-4120. Group for Parents & Friends EVERY WEDNESDAY : Alliance Mailing Party,t SPC, of Gay People meeting. Pty- membership meeting. West- 924 BurnetAve .5-7pm. mouth Church . 232 E . Onondaga colt Community Center, 2nd fl., Free Food All welcome. 30 St . 7 :30pm . 474-4836 . 826 Euclid St. 2pm. 475-4120.

Announcing the Syracuse Peace Councilt mu 1 60th Anniversary Peace, Social Justice & Human Rights Poetry Contest Watch for further details on cash award, t -shirts and jury. Join SPC with Revolution in Verse! Support 60 years of peace & social justice. Jury includes Jim Daniels form NYC. Deadline for entries: October 15 Entry Fee: $ 5 / 3 poems, - $ 3 for each additional poem.

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