The East Bay Citizens for Peace (EBCP)
We are a grassroots organization made up of individuals from Rhode Island’s East Bay area that are committed to peaceful solutions to conflict and to social and economic justice through the promotion of open, respectful dialogue. We strive to accomplish these goals through public forums on topics relevant to our mission, publication of position papers and community activism. We also seek to promote changes in U.S. policy by lobbying our representatives in Washington DC on issues of concern. EBCP operates by consensus and does not as a group subscribe to any one political ideology or party.
Upcoming Events
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Peace Vigils
EBCP holds ongoing peace vigils on the second Saturday of every month from 11 AM to noon outside the Bristol Post Office. Please join us.
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The Occupation of the American Mind
On Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 7 PM, join us for a virtual viewing and discussion of a shortened version of the documentary The Occupation of the American Mind: Israel's Public Relations with the United States. The film explores the many narratives surrounding Israel and Palestine, focusing on those generated with the intention to foment support for violence, occupation and militarism by the Israeli government at the expense of the Palestinian people. Sponsored by East Bay Citizens for Peace, Brown Students for Justice in Palestine, and Brown War Watch; the film is presented by the Media Education Foundation. Register for free for the event here.
Campaigns
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Move To Amend
EBCP endorses Move To Amend, a national movement to amend our Constitution to establish that money is not free speech and that human beings, not corporations, are persons entitled to consitutional rights.
Resources
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Email list and membership
Subscribe to the EBCP email list and become a member.
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Peace Action
EBCP is an affiliate of Peace Action, the nation’s largest grassroots peace network. Check out their Foreign Policy For All working paper.
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Social media
Visit the EBCP Facebook page and YouTube channel! On Monday, September 21, 2020 at 7 PM, EBCP presented a virtual talk with George Kassis about the U.N., its supporters, and its effect on the Middle East. If you missed it, you can watch it here!
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EBCP position statements
Read EBCP position statements on military spending, gun control, the BDS Movement, Veterans Day, Sinclair Broadcasting, the 2016 election, Gitmo, ISIS, Iraq, Syria, terrorism, and Afghanistan and download our presentation entitled War, the Economy and the Health of Our Communities. What’s your take on the issues? Contact your congressmen and local media and let them know.