Read the article on The Guardian about how protesters are worried about a US-based arms manufacturer Lockheed Martin’s involvement in the UK’s upcoming census.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/feb/19/census-boycott-lockheed-martin/print
Lockheed Martin’s Role in UK Census Called in Question
Posted March 1, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Education
PLC 2011 in the San Francisco Bay Area
Posted February 9, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Bay Area, Upcoming Events
Dear Friends,
Less than one month from today the Pacific Life Community retreat/action with keynote speaker, Frida Berrigan, will begin at Vallombrosa Retreat Center in Menlo Park, CA on Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Following the retreat , we will gather at the gates of Lockheed Martin in Sunnyvale, on Monday morning approximately at 8:30 am.We have a PLC 2011 schedule of events and directions to PLC 2011 available to help you plan for this event.
It’s not (quite) too late for registration. It is most important during this time to mail in the fee of $100 to cover the cost of a bed and all meals. Some scholarships are available so please note this need when you return the email for your registration. To begin the process: email to pgycoleman@aol.com to let us know you are coming, how many participant/s from your family or community etc. will attend, any special dietary requests, and your mode of transportation to the Bay Area.
Even if you are already on the master list as committed participants, we will need an email address, cell phone # or land phone #, and address from everyone. The most updated information is necessary for accurate organization.
Write checks or money orders to Philanthropic Ventures Foundation – note Catholic Worker at bottom and mail to:
Peggy Coleman
2309 Saidel Drive #1
San Jose, CA 95124
408-221-3424
2309 Saidel Drive #1
San Jose, CA 95124
408-221-3424
In and through peace, The Planning Committee:
Bob, Janet, Larry, Bryce, Steve, Ed, Mary Jane, and Peggy
PLC History 1974-1980
Posted February 8, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Education
The Pacific Life Community has an ongoing mission: to disarm nuclear weapons (specifically the Trident weapon system) along the West Coast. Our story started in the mid-70s and continues to the present. To catch up on the first chapter of our story, read this summary of our work from 1974-1980.
Recovery of “Golden Rule” Direct Action against Nuclear Testing
Posted February 1, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Education
An article from the History News Network entitled, “The ‘Golden Rule’ Will Sail Again,” describes how one crew of anti-nuclear activists sailed into a Pacific ocean nuclear test zone in their ship, “Golden Rule,” despite injunctions and regulations prohibiting their presence in those waters. Their actions inspired other activists and organizations, including GreenPeace, to sail into the test site. Because of the courageous acts of these activists, atmospheric nuclear testing ban in the landmark Partial Test Ban Treaty.
Later the “Golden Rule” passed into new ownership and was eventual shipwrecked. Recently this symbol of life and freedom from nuclear annihilation was recovered.
Read the full story at History News Network.
PLC 2011 Schedule
Posted January 25, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Bay Area, Upcoming Events
Download our PLC 2011 flyer with a preliminary schedule and full details. The sequence of meetings may change between now and the event.
Saturday March 5
- 1-2pm Registration begins
- 3:30-4:30pm Introductory session with small group breakout
- 6pm Dinner
- 7-8:30pm Panel on PLC history, present, future
- 9-10pm Films available for viewing
Sunday March 6
- 8am Breakfast
- 9-10am Presentation on Lockheed Martin
- 10:15am Proposals and Fishbowl Discussion
- 12 noon Lunch
- 1pm Preparation for next day’s activities
- 2-4pm Frida Berrigan talk and discussion
- 6pm Dinner
- 7pm Liturgy in Chapel
- 8pm Music, singing; Preparation, packing for early departure in AM
Monday March 7
- Morning Gathering at Lockheed Martin, Sunnyvale
- Mid or early afternoon: Review and evaluation
Lockheed Martin’s Keyhole into Space
Posted January 25, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Education
A recent article from Spaceflight Now, Delta 4-Heavy’s hush-hush payload found and identified, describes the latest in a series of “security” satellites launched into space. This latest is believed to have been designed and built by Lockheed Martin. See our previous post to get an understanding of the fluid boundary between Lockheed Martin and the United States government. From watching us in outer space, to running the Post Office, Lockheed Martin affects the lives of nearly every resident of the United States on a daily basis. Join us in Menlo Park to discuss and respond.
Lockheed Martin, Eisenhower, and the Military Industrial Complex
Posted January 20, 2011 by brycefisherCategories: Bay Area, Education
Last week marked the 50th anniversary of President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s famous farewell speech to the nation in which he warned against the rise of a “military-industrial complex.” Watch Democracy Now’s interview with William Hartung, director of the Arms and Security Initiative at the New America Foundation, who traces the rise of the military-industrial complex through the story of the nation’s largest weapons contractor, Lockheed Martin. Hartung’s new book is Prophets of War: Lockheed Martin and the Making of the Military-Industrial Complex.
If the rise of United States federal debt and military spending during a recession bother you, take action by registering for the Pacific Life Community’s 2011 gathering in the Bay Area.
