The citizens of the United States refused to accept the League of Nations, because they felt it would draw them into future European conflicts. Frank B. Kellogg (who in 1925 became Secretary of State under Coolidge), inspired by the American “outlawry of war” movement, and supported by those who were disappointed at the failure of the United States to enter the League, proposed a pact to the French Foreign Minister, Aristide Briand in the spring of 1927. Its purpose was to create alliances directed against a possible resurgence of German aggression. This Pact of Paris was signed on August 27, 1928, by 65 nations, who promised to settle all international disputes by peaceful means.

More Information on "Pact of Paris" here.

"We are getting a little tired of this kind of Kafkaesque treatment of people, where vague allegations are made and actions are taken against individuals and organizations," Hooper said.

Million Worker March Organizational Rally


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Having just returned from the Breijing Refugee Camp in Chad, where GNG linked Sudanese refugees and relief workers with students across the United States, I felt compelled to write and share a bit of my experience with you. I hope that after reading this, you may be willing to help GNG by visiting our website and making an online donation so that we may continue to bring these sorts of innovative and life-changing broadcasts to youth around the world.

On Friday, August 27, thanks to videoconferencing, students were able to speak directly to refugees from Darfur (in Sudan) and the relief workers trying to stem the crisis. They were also able to learn more, generally speaking, about the situation in Darfur.

It was truly an incredible broadcast, and the participants here did a great job asking refugees and the aid worker on location thoughtful and important questions. If you haven't yet seen the webcast, I invite you to visit our website and check it out. It is well worth your time.

Words cannot begin to express what being in the camp was truly like. Imagine more than 45,000 people living in a space designed to accommodate 18,000. Imagine those 45,000 people (who had arrived with nothing but the clothes on their backs) waiting weeks for water, shelter, and food all the while not knowing when, if ever, they will be returning to their villages, their homes, and some semblance of a normal life.

We wanted students to witness this with us. First, to create awareness for what the UN has called the worst humanitarian disaster in the world, but also to embolden these same students to take action.

Jason Hatch, a Fathers 4 Justice campaigner, protesting on a balcony at Buckingham Palace in London. For another Buckingham Palace protest, go here.

Washington, DC: September 11, 2004


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Powell Declares Genocide in Sudan in Bid to Raise Pressure

Secretary of State Colin L. Powell, seeking to raise pressure on Sudan to stop the atrocities in Darfur, declared today for the first time that the killings, rapes and destruction that have forced 1.5 million people from their homes amounted to genocide and should be treated as such by the United Nations.

Emergency Demonstration
US Troops death toll passes 1,000 as Corporate War
Profiteers make millions

Friday 5 pm
Times Square Recruiting Center
New York City

No More Lives for George Bush's Lies!
Bring the Troops Home Now!

Life In Exile: Remembering Edward W. Said (1935-2003)
A Pace University & Columbia University Student Production

Wednesday September 22
Time: 4:30- 7pm
Location: Schimmel Theater Downtown Campus

1 Pace Plaza, New York, NY 10038: Opposite City Hall Park in Lower Manhattan

Automated Telephone Directions: 212-346-1133

Edward W. Said was known both for his groundbreaking research in the field of comparative literature and his incisive political commentary. He was one of the most prominent intellectuals in the United States- and perhaps the world. This program will bring together members of the academic and artistic communities who will reflect on Said's life and work.

Seating is limited. Please RSVP with Rima at rimakader@aol.com

For more information visit www.arabianNY.com/edward , www.olivedove.org, or email pacepacmail@yahoo.com

Moderator: Meghana Nayak, PhD- Pace University

Performance Artists: Falu (Falguni Shah), Stephan Smith

Panelists: Professor Ghassan Karam, Dr. Reza Afshari, Hamid Dabashi, Patrick Deer

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: ORGANIZE A VIGIL ON THURSDAY NIGHT FOR THE MORE THAN 1,000 U.S. SOLDIERS AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF IRAQIS KILLED

More than one thousand young Americans have died in Iraq, almost seven thousand are maimed, and tens of thousands of Iraqis have died. The President won't mourn our dead, but we will.

Please join United for Peace and Justice, in coordination with Win Without War, and dozens of other groups, including Military Families Speak Out and Veterans For Peace, to say: Enough to Endless War and Suffering, Bring Them Home NOW!

TAKE ACTION: ORGANIZE A PEACE VIGIL THIS THURSDAY, SEPT. 9, 2004

Labor Day Weekend 2004: Washington, DC


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Testifying the Word of God, Columbia Heights, DC

Victim of War, Columbia Heights, DC

Presidential Bloopers sans GWB

George Washington University, Washington, DC

1001. City’s collective IQ drops eight points, temporarily tying us with Seattle.

1000. Delegates from Kansas spotting Dave Chappelle on the streets 50 times a day.

999. Rudy Giuliani caught backstage in Nosferatu pose, muttering, "Soon all this will be mine!"

998. Protest war stories from people who spent previous 364 days watching MTV.

997. Mary Cheney forced to stop eating pussy for most of Wednesday primetime slot.

Thousands Form Symbolic Unemployment Line in N.Y.

Swedish Protest: Circa 2002


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Test batch by smoking gun; I made my own, but will wait a bit before having the order fulfilled!