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Category: In the News
PEC STATEMENT Opposing Efforts to Punish Critics of Israel’s War Crimes in Gaza
The Peace Education Center stands against Israel’s actions in Gaza, condemns U.S. complicity, and urges protection of free speech from legislation like the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act that conflates criticism of Israel with antisemitism.
An Earth Day Present to the Planet From Congress: $95 Billion for War
The future of both climate and war is largely shaped by domestic and international spending, and military spending has traditionally been greater than any genuine climate investments.
PeaceNotes- 2024 Winter Newsletter
The latest PEC newsletter is out! We discuss the Palestine-Israel war, Doomsday Clock, Africa’s Invisible Conflicts, local activism events, and more!
Africa’s Invisible Conflicts: Focus on the DRC
As an Africanist, I have been frustrated throughout my professional life with the lack of meaningful coverage of African stories, particularly of stories that focus on the positive developments throughout the continent.
Doomsday Clock Keeps on Ticking
With the tinder in many places awaiting just a spark to set ablaze, most of us give it not a second thought. But thankfully there are groups of citizens around the globe doing what they can to reduce the chance that a spark might engulf us all.
PEC, Other Organizations Work for Gaza Ceasefire
The Peace Education Center – working with Lansing-area organizations and individuals in the Coalition for a Free Palestine – has joined the millions in the U.S. and across the globe to demand an end to this horrendous war
Love and Support for Gaza, Solidarity from Michigan
Greater Lansing area activist support Gaza- brave bus journey to a rally to Washington D.C.
The price of peace and development: Paying for the UN
The UN’s 2024 budget? Just $1.25 per person yearly – like a bag of chips in NYC! Learn where the $3.59 billion goes, from peacekeeping to humanitarian aid.