PeaceNotes Summer 2024 Issue
The summer PeaceNotes issue is out! We discuss the war in Gaza, the national student anti-war movement, gun buybacks, Ukraine, and more!
Poems about the War in Gaza
Yahya Ashour, emerging poet known for his profound reflections on the challenges faced by Palestinians, will share his work in East Lansing
2026 Doomsday Clock Announcement
The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for how close humanity is to self-destruction, and a warning meant to spur action on the most urgent, human-made global threats. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists will announce the 2026 setting of the …
Lansing Community Statement on Venezuela
We condemn the January 3rd attack on Venezuela, the illegal abduction of the President and First Lady of Venezuela, and subsequent threats made by the Trump administratio
PeaceNotes Winter 2025
PEC’s December 2025 PeaceNotes covers urgent global crises, celebrates wins in our community, and looks at past and current PEC projects
Sign-On: Joint Community Statement Opposing ICE’s “Freaky Friday” War on Children and Families
The Lansing Area Peace Education Center and allied organizations are circulating this joint community statement opposing ICE’s new “Freaky Friday” program, which targets immigrant children and families through intimidation and coercive tactics. We invite organizations across Michigan and beyond to …
PEC condemns Trump Halt to Medical Treatment for Palestinian Children
The Peace Education Center condemns the Trump Administration’s decision to block Palestinian children from life-saving medical care in the U.S. and urges the State Department to reverse this policy.
PeaceNotes 2025
In this issue, we discuss the crisis in Gaza, share personal stories of fear and resilience amid aggressive immigration policies, honor local peacemakers, highlight recent protests, and update you on PEC’s work
$45 Million Military Parade
A PEACE EDUCATION CENTER STATEMENT TERRY LINK | JUNE 9, 2025 The Lansing Area Peace Education Center, which for more than 50 years has been pushing back against increasing militarism in our society, is appalled at the ridiculousness of the president’s military …
PEC Statement: Response to Raids Targeting Gaza Protesters
Response to FBI and State Police Raids Against Protestors of the War in Gaza On April 23rd, Attorney General Dana Nessel released a statement on “X” stating that search warrants were executed at the homes of several people in southeast …
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PEC Condemns the Attack on International Students in Michigan and Across the U.S.
PEC Condemns the Attack on International Students in Michigan and Across the U.S. and Calls on Higher Education to Protect Student Rights Anna Martinez-Hume, PEC Co-Chair The Lansing Area Peace Education Center denounces the revocation of student visas and the …
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PeaceNotes March 2025
The latest PeaceNotes edition is out! Read the 2025 winter issue online for the latest local and global news!