Justice Not War Coalition: Links, Resources and Alternative Media

These are some of the local organizations and coalitions actively involved in peace and justice work. The list is far from comprehensive and does not include the many school, neighborhood, labor, church, environmental, land use, veterans and other groups that have taken steps large and small to support the growing opposition to American foreign policy. Our democracy is not a spectator sport. To make a difference and overcome feelings of despair, jump in and get involved!

If you have a group that meets regularly and would like to be listed, please contact us via e-mail: info@justicenotwarcoalition.org or via phone: 541-343-8548.

local peace groups

Beyond War 2003 (gaylelandt@attnet, 485-0911)
A citizen-based, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization whose mission is to change the way "we the people" think then to change how our country resolves conflicts. Director is Gayle Landt.

Buddhists for Peace
A student organization at the UO, LCC and OSU focusing on the Buddhist perspective on the current war crisis based on our fundamental stance opposing all war and violent conflict. The next meeting will be at 7 pm Feb. 20 in the EMU Ballroom. Regular meetings 7 pm Thursdays at the Eugene Buddhist Community Center.

Committee for Counter Military Recruitment (countermilitary@yahoo.com, 485-1755, 458 Blair, Phil Weaver/ Carol Van Houten)
Because youth of color and rural low-income youth are specifically targeted by military recruiters, this committee offers more accurate information about military service, and works to inform parents about the required release of identifying information by schools to military recruiters unless parents or students provide written refusal to their school.

Draft, Registration & Military Counseling Project (485-1755, 458 Blair)
Formed during the draft years, this project is available for people wanting to establish a conscientious objector status as they make a decision on whether or not to register for the draft, or for people already in the military. Counseling available in English or Spanish.

Eugene Children's Peace Academy (www.eugenepeaceacademy.org, 2765 Lincoln, Wendy Strgar)
This proposed charter school, to open in September 2003, seeks to transform the educational system to reflect a true understanding of global problems, skills in non-violent conflict resolution, appreciation of cultural diversity and respect.

Eugene Middle East Peace Group (www.mideastpeace.net, thaddeus@thaddeuskonar.com, 345-2682)
An informal coalition of Muslims, Jews, Christians, Israelis and Palestinians who share a concern about the conflict between Israel and Palestine and believe in a two-state solution for the two peoples. Monthly potlucks and a Middle East film festival on Saturdays in February.

Eugene PeaceWorks (www.efn.org/~eugpeace/, eugpeace@efn.org, 343-8548, 454 Willamette)
Since 1979, provides office space and community organizing resources to individuals and organizations, promotes nonviolent strategies for direct action, and campaigns against militarism. Aligned with Oregon PeaceWorks.

Justice Not War Coalition (www.justicenotwarcoalition.org, jnotwar@efn.org)
A coalition of 12 groups organizing and promoting community action for global peace and justice, resist suppression of liberty in the name of security, speak out and act against policies and actions that target people for their racial, ethnic, cultural, and/or religious identity. Sponsors and organizes marches, rallies, teach-ins, conferences, planning meetings and peace vigils.

Faith in Action (kokomojo@castleisp.com, 484-6671, Jen Knowlton)
Focus on peace causes and persuading the U.S. government to set aside its military response. Keeps vigil every Wednesday from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at the Federal Building at 7th and Pearl. Regular meetings at noon, last Monday of the month at Eugene Friends Meeting House at 2274 Onyx.

Lane County Bill of Rights Defense Committee (www.efn.org/~lcbordc/or, lcbordc@efn.org)
Works to urge local governments to pass resolutions in opposition of the USA PATRIOT Act.

Lane County Pacific Green Party (weston@efn.org or natalie@yahoo.com, www.lcgreens.org, 684-3927)
Local chapter of Pacific Green party, active in peace and justice issues and coalitions, elections, education.
Meets at 7 pm second Tuesdays, 454 Willamette.

Physicians for Social Responsibility (www.oregonpsr.org, info@oregonpsr.org)
Eugene chapter of PSR is reactivating as war with Iraq approaches. Provides education and testimony on peace and environmental issues.

Progressive Responses (www.progressiveresponses.org,
vanhoute@onlink.net, 485-1755, Carol Van Houten, 458 Blair)
Part of Community Alliance of Lane County, provides critical analysis of the root causes of terrorism and proposes alternatives and opportunities for direct action. Sponsors weekly peace vigils at the Federal Building from 4:30 to 5:30 Wednesdays, rallies and town hall forums.

Students for Peace (movementofthestudents@yahoo.com)
Organizing protests, actions, teach-ins, arranging transportation to national events in Washington D.C. and San Francisco. Meetings at 6 pm Tuesdays at the Campbell Club (1670 Alder), free film series at 7 pm Thursdays at 100 Willamette.

UO Concerned Faculty (dapope@oregon.uoregon.edu)
Faculty group with focus on peace and justice issues as they pertain to the university and faculty. Worked with the students on KUGN hate radio, sponsored two teach-ins since 9/11.

War Resisters League (www.warresisters.org)
Local chapter hosted WRL's National Conference and National Committee Meeting; shaped national budget, policy and program planning. One initiative is the War Tax Resistance movement.

Women's Action for New Directions (janicezagorin@aol.com, 344-6443, Janice Zagorin)
WAND empowers women to act politically to eliminate the testing, production, sale and use of weapons of mass destruction; and end the culture of violence against women. Meetings the second Thursday of the month at McNail-Riley House, 601 W. 13th. — John Husby