DJPC’s 2015 Summer Salon Series Documentary screening and discussion of: SPLIT ESTATE is a compelling Emmy Award winning documentary that shows the dirty side of hydraulic fracturing and natural gas, an energy source the industry touts as a clean alternative to fossil fuels. See the conflicts and human consequences typical of the extraction industry whether … Continue reading June 18th Salon documentary: Split Estate
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Only 2 Weeks Left to Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
DJPC’s Springtime Build-for-Peace Rescheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2015 9:00 AM – 1 PM Our Build-for-Peace was originally scheduled with Family Homestead for May 2nd, but had to be cancelled. So now it is rescheduled with EarthLinks for Saturday, June 13th. That means you have another chance! You can still join the team of “Builders”, … Continue reading Only 2 Weeks Left to Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
Salon Roundtable Discussion on Cuba, May 21
DJCP May 2015 Salon Discussion Series NEWS & VIEWS ABOUT CUBA: a roundtable discussion At this Salon you can join us in a “roundtable discussion” led by DJPC members who have been to Cuba in 2015. If you have been to Cuba, your insights will be very helpful. What is happening in Cuba … Continue reading Salon Roundtable Discussion on Cuba, May 21
Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser!
Reds, Whites, & Brews Wine & Beer Tasting Fundraiser Wheat Ridge Rec Center: Carnation Room 4005 Kipling St. Thursday, April 30th 3:45 – 6:15 Connect with colleagues, enjoy appetizers, wine, and beer. Find out how multinational mining companies are exploiting local peoples. Wines provided by Microbrews provided by $20 contribution – pay at the door … Continue reading Wine and Beer Tasting Fundraiser!
DJPC Potluck Fiesta
DJPC SPRING POTLUCK FIESTA Friday, April 10, 2015 6:30 – 8:30 PM at Highlands United Methodist Church Hall 3131 Osceola St. Northwest Denver, CO Bring a dish and a friend to share. (Beverages and dinner utensils provided). Bring your musical instrument and percussion “toys” to play Latino music! Get updates on DJPC activities! See your … Continue reading DJPC Potluck Fiesta
Salon Discussion on Climate Solidarity
DJPC April 2015 Salon Discussion Series DENVER TO PERU: Climate Solidarity with Latin America At this Salon Discussion you will hear “underrepresented media reports onunderrepresented voices” from members who attended the COP20 Climate Change Conference (http://unfccc.int/meetings/lima_dec_2014/meeting/8141.php) and the People’s Summit on Climate Change (http://cumbrepuebloscop20.org/) in Lima,December 2014. Presenters: Irene Rodriguez, KGNU reporter: The Early Morning … Continue reading Salon Discussion on Climate Solidarity
Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
DJPC’s Springtime Build-for-Peace Saturday, May 2, 2015 8:30 AM – 1 PM Build-for-Peace is a fundraiser that keeps DJPC alive and well in order to do the real work we want to do: building a more just and peaceful global society! So you will definitely want to sponsor one of the “Builders” working at … Continue reading Sponsor a Builder-for-Peace!
Say NO to TPP!
ACTION ALERT FROM DJPC’S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE! Getting down to the wire! Say “NO” to Fast Track for the TPP~NOW! A bill to revive Fast Track — the legislation to push the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) through Congress — could be introduced very soon. At the moment, Senator Ron Wyden has the ability to decide the … Continue reading Say NO to TPP!
Last Call for Nominations for 2015 Award!
DJPC’s GLOBAL JUSTICE & PEACE AWARD 2015 DJPC’s Board of Directors is calling for nominations for DJPC’s Global Justice & Peace Award 2015, given at Awards Night to be held this Fall. Criteria for Award recipient: – an individual or organization doing exemplary work in solidarity with the people of Latin America; … Continue reading Last Call for Nominations for 2015 Award!
March 12th Salon: TPP
DJCP March 2015 Salon Discussion Series Trans Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement: Secret Attack on Democracy This presentation will highlight concerns with the proposed agreement’s process, provisions and global impacts. Fast Track/Trade Promotion Authority, the enabling legislation, may be introduced the week of the salon. Action … Continue reading March 12th Salon: TPP