March 25th marks 7 years of war in Yemen, the forgotten war. While the US no longer participates in offensive actions taken by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates in Yemen, it still supplies arms, intelligence and logistical support, fueling the violence. Millions of Yemenis face starvation and lack of medical care due to…
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Climate Revival
Carolinas Climate Revival Wednesday, March 23 12:00-1:00pm Online North Carolina & South Carolina are joining up as the “IPL of the Carolinas” to co-host a “Climate Revival” where we will galvanize people of faith and conscience to take climate action, protect democracy and fight for voting rights and environmental justice. Legendary civil rights and faith leader…
2nd Hour March 20 – Non-Military Response to Ukraine
Columbia Friends Meeting Second Hour Program March 20, 2022. 11:30am Quaker Response to the Ukraine Invasion Please join Columbia Friends for an open discussion about the non-military options available in response to the war in Ukraine. The meeting will be in person and via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2934909472 All are welcome.
Climate Ready Columbia — Summit April 1-3
University of South Carolina to Host Columbia Climate Summit On April 1 and 2 the University of South Carolina will host Climate Ready Columbia, a conference on the Columbia metropolitan area’s preparations for climate change. While the conversation on climate change often focuses on national and state efforts, the conference spotlights local and municipal policy…
Testimony and Ukraine War
Quaker House is hosting an online Meeting for Sharing on Wednesday, March 16 at 7:00pm. Friends are invitedto join to share their thoughts and discernment about the Peace Testimony of Friends in light of the recent eventsin Ukraine. If there is a large response, we will move into smaller groups to allow for more connection…
Eliminate Nuclear Weapons
On March 6, 2022, Cassandra Fraxlix had a Letter to the Editor published in The State newspaper reflecting our Quaker values against war in response to Putin’s threat to use nuclear weapons. It is heart-wrenching to watch as the Ukrainian people flee and experience the devastation of war. Putin speaks about using nuclear weapons.…
SC Voter Public Minutes
LWVSC Opposes SC Nuclear PlansWinter 2022 League of Women Voters of South Carolina Newsletter The League of Women Voters of Horry County (LWVHC) asked that the League of Women Voters of South Carolina (LWVSC) oppose Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) relicensing of the Columbia Fuel Fabrication Facility (CFFF) operated by The Westinghouse Electric Company (WEC). WEC…
No War in Ukraine Vigil
Please join Carolina Peace Resources Center for a No War in Ukraine Vigil in opposition to war and in solidarity with the Ukrainian people facing a Russian invasion. We will meet in front of the SC Statehouse (Main & Gervais) from 5pm until 6:30pm. https://www.facebook.com/events/364669498598671 Friends down below you can view Beth Johnson, Leslie Minerd,…
Beyond Nuclear
Beyond Nuclear and Sierra Club won a BIG victory in Oconee on February 24th, 2022 – NRC Commissioners remanded Duke’s Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) application for Oconee to NRC for an updated environmental review. The decisions will delay the SLR process by about two years. Meanwhile, Beyond Nuclear and Sierra Club can continue to build…
SC Environmental Justice Advocation
Check out a lower Richland resident and National Sierra Club employee -as she advocates for SC rural residents -Virginia Sanders. A South Carolina climate and environmental justice group is urging state leaders not to forget poor, disadvantaged communities when they decide how to spend an influx of federal dollars in coming months. The Rev. Leo…