Next GCPC Event

Join us as we welcome the Caravanistas on their way to the Mexico border to run the gauntlet of US imperialism and the 40+ year long embargo of Cuba.

Bring a pot luck dish and hear the exploits and expectations of Caravanista veterans and novices, young and old.  Their stories are moving and their courage inspiring.  These folks are walking the walk!

And don't miss Kyle Johnson's interview with Dana Lubow.  Dana has purchased, outfitted, and is driving a bookmobile bound for Cuban villages and rural outposts as part of the Caravan.  The interview is now running on CATS / cable channel 17 or at www.radiofreesilver.com.

And, if you have Spanish language books suitable for a library that you would like to donate to the bookmobile, please do bring those along.

This marks the 18th Caravan to Cuba and dozens of vehicles from all over the United States and Canada will converge on the Mexico border to cross over and continue to Tampico Mexico with much appreciated humanitarian aid including medical supplies, computeres, electronics, office and educational supplies, bicycles and a long list of items that the US continues to deny to the cuban people with its odious blockade, now nearing 50 years.

The Grant County Chamber of Commerce defined theme for the 2007 parade is "Grant County - Past, Present & Future"

Read / Download our statement and parade handout here.

Well, we've liked Independence in the past and want it in the future but  we're presently confronted with corrupted elections, manipulated intelligence, constitutional violations, war crimes, abrogation of treaty obligations, stacking the Supreme Court with reactionary ideologues, partisan litmus tests for federal prosecutors, secrecy over everything and Nixonian stonewalling when all else fails.  

We've decided that the one thing most necessary in the present to insure independence in the future as in the past is IMPEACHMENT.  It's right there in the Constitution.  Must have been a reason!  Use it or Lose it!  Impeach Now for the Future!

Join us in our participation in this years parade.  We will gather in the vicinity of 12th Street and Grant - near the Snappy Mart at 9:30am and the parade begins at 10am.  

We will be handing out black arm bands to symbolize the dangers we face and while we encouage everyone  to focus on the matter of IMPEACHMENT as our theme, you are welcome to bring signs that relate to any of the war and social justice issues that concern you.

And remember our motto... Practice Peace.

visit Radio Free Silver! for video of last year's parade!

Peak Oil may be here already...  Are You All Ready?

Second Annual Conference on
Peak Oil, Climate Change, and Sustainability 
Friday 12 January 2007 through Sunday 14 January  2007

here in Silver City at the Silco Theater 
with a special presentation on Thursday 11 January.

Click here for more info, the brochure and flyers that you can download and print to help spread the word on this grassroots and community effort to begin to act on this imminent and inevitable change to how we do everything.

GCPC attends demonstration at 
Fort Huachuca to protest torture.

On November 19 a contingent of Grant County Peace Coalition participated in a demonstration at the gates of Fort Huachuca to protest Bush's medieval policy of torture and lawlessness.  GCPC joined the the raging Grannies, Walking Mary, and dozens of supporters from Tucson and vicinity.  Tucson has formed a support group for School of the Americas Watch - www.soaw.org.  Click here for details.

Tuesday 15 August 6pm - Food Not Bombs Potluck and Presentation

Join the Grant County Peace Coalition for an evening potluck with a presentation by Keith McHenry, cofounder of the Food Not Bombs program.

Hear the history of this progressive and compassionate program and the latest challenges they face in Las Vegas & Orlando, FL.

Click here for more details

Take a stand!  Join over 600 Grant County Residents
that have declared that the Bush administration's war crimes are
Not in My Name!

In June, GCPC and Pax Christi joined in support of the
Pastors for Peace Caravan to Cuba

We arranged a big potluck dinner and sendoff breakfast to fuel a group of hungry caravanistas on their way to their rendezvous in El Paso / Juarez with other caravans originating in various parts of the U.S.  At the potluck they gave us a history and current conditions of the Caravan along with their very moving personal experiences with the Caravan and other activism to spur discussion.

They made it across the border, down through western Mexico and on to Cuba delivering medical supplies, office and educational materials, bicycles, and other items that are hard to to obtain under the economic embargo.

Our hats are off to them for their dedication and daring as they ran the gauntlet of U.S. imperialism.

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Grant County Peace Coalition - Mission Statement

As Americans, we seek a peaceful and just world safe from terrorism perpetrated by individuals, organizations, or states. We want the resources of our country to go towards making the world a better place for everyone.

We recognize there will be no lasting peace unless the dignity of every individual is upheld and basic human needs are met.

Towards this aim, we: 

• Call for an end to political, economic, and military aggression around the world
• Work to defend civil liberties and human rights for all
• Seek global peace through economic and social justice
• Oppose all racial, ethnic, and religious bigotry and violence
• Support a healthy environment and sustainable lifestyles

We strive to achieve these goals through education, community building, and direct non-violent action.