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Activist Alert: Week of July 11
Artwork by Fernando Marti via justseeds.org Statement from the artist: “This graphic was created in response to the state’s attack on people’s bodily autonomy – in particular, the control of women’s, queer, and trans bodies. I drew this as a quick […]
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‘A Tale of Two Summits’ – A Report Back by Board Member Rick Sterling
“[On] June 8-10 there were two summits in Los Angeles, California: the Summit of the Americas hosted by the US State Department and the Peoples Summit hosted by US and international activist organizations. The two summits were held in the same city at the […]
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Activist Alert – Week of June 27th
The Peace Center was devastated to see the news last Friday regarding the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, effectively ending constitutional protections for abortion in the United States. The ramifications of this decision will be felt by […]
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“Reproductive Rights and the Fight Against the Right Wing: An International Feminist Perspective” – Webinar, Thursday – June 30th 4PM PST/7PM EST
This event was shared to us by our friends at MassPeaceAction. It is co-sponsored by Beautiful Trouble and Justice is Global and will include reproductive justice activists from the US, Poland, Chile, and Ireland. From the organizers: “With the recent announcement of the […]
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Make a Contribution to the Center!
MAKE A DONATION TO THE CENTER TODAY:USE THIS LINK TO DONATE VIA PAYPAL OR CREDIT CARD Contributions are also accepted by mail! Checks can be mailed directly to our office: 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549. A community-based organization, the […]
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Statement of Unity on Ukraine
The Peace Center calls for open dialogue on the conflict, with differences of opinion informed by uncensored reporting available from all media platforms. We support an immediate cease-fire, negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, and a peace agreement that respects Ukrainian […]
About the Center
We exist to offer Contra Costa County residents a choice – a choice in how to view the world through peaceful eyes, to view Contra Costa County as part of the global family. Showing support for community programs allows the Center to work towards engendering new ways of thinking in every citizen. That choice includes how we spend our time and money, and the picture of what peace looks like gets clearer as we take actions that reflect our resolve to be the change we want to see.