Peace and Justice Center of Nevada County

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all-day Mayday Events Variety of Choices
Mayday Events Variety of Choices
May 1 all-day
Mayday Events Variety of Choices
  May Day is the International Workers Day.  (The US created Labor Day in September to separate US workers from the internationalist socialist workers movement).  Here are three ways to celebrate May Day in Nevada[...]
all-day Mayday General Strike and Demo–S...
Mayday General Strike and Demo–S...
May 1 all-day
Mayday General Strike and Demo--Save the Date
More info to come about the Nevada City Mayday Demo   The Mayday general strike is a nationwide labor and political action on May 1, 2026, calling for “No Work, No School, No Shopping” to protest government policies favoring billionaires over workers. The Mayday general strike, organized by groups including Indivisible and the May Day Strong coalition, is part of the broader No Kings movement opposing authoritarian policies and economic inequality in the United States. Scheduled for May 1, 2026, the strike aims to mobilize workers, students, and families across the country to demonstrate collective power and demand a government that prioritizes communities over billionaires.    AnneLandmanBlog.com+3 Purpose and Goals The strike is designed as a tactical escalation beyond traditional protests, emphasizing an economic show of force. Participants are encouraged to refuse work, school, and shopping, signaling that ordinary people can challenge systemic power structures. The goals include:    naked capitalism+1 Advocating for workers’ rights and economic justice Opposing authoritarian government policies Promoting expanded democracy and community investment Resisting private armies, ICE enforcement, and militarized policing   2   2 Sources Organizers and Support Key organizers include Indivisible co-founders Ezra Levin and Leah Greenberg, who have previously led the No Kings protests, which drew millions nationwide. The strike also has backing from major unions such as the AFT, AAUP, NEA, Starbucks Workers United, and the UE, along with dozens of local labor councils and union locals. These groups are coordinating to replicate the success of the Minnesota General Strike in January 2026, where over 100,000 participants marched and hundreds of businesses closed in solidarity.    AnneLandmanBlog.com+3 Scale and Participation The Mayday general strike is expected to involve thousands of cities and towns across the U.S., with coordinated actions including rallies, marches, and walkouts. The movement emphasizes collective action and solidarity, aiming to demonstrate the power of organized labor and community networks in shaping political and economic outcomes. [...]
May
4
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 4 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
11
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
18
Mon
9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 18 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide
May
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5:30 pm Democrat Central Committee re Co...
Democrat Central Committee re Co...
May 20 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Advocate at the NC Democratic Party Central Committee meeting for an endorsement of the campaign to establish a Socially Responsible Investment Policy for Nevada County.   Wed, May 20 @ 5:30pm Come Join Us! Nevada County[...]
May
25
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9:00 am Gaza Vigil
Gaza Vigil
May 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Banner and sing to support an end to Gaza Genocide

FOURTH FRIDAY FILM FORUM

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When:
January 22, 2016 @ 7:00 pm – 8:15 pm
2016-01-22T19:00:00-08:00
2016-01-22T20:15:00-08:00
Where:
UU Community of the Mts.
246 South Church Street
Grass Valley, CA 95945
USA
Cost:
Suggested: $5-$10, no one turned away for lack of funds
Contact:
Peace and Justice Center of NC
530-615-7859

Standing Army

(1 hr. 15 min)

Standing Army1

 

About the film

 

A 2010 documentary film directed by Enrico Parenti and Thomas Fazi – about the global network of U.S. military bases, the impact these have on local populations, and the military-industrial complex that lies behind it.   For the last one hundred years or so, the US has silently encircled the globe setting up a powerful network of military bases unlike any other in history.  Every continent is included.  Today, there are no less than 716 bases located throughout 38 countries with more than 250,000 troops. In addition to this, the US has a presence in 110 countries.  Despite the fact social services for Americans have been cut significantly, the military budget keeps growing.

By Donation / Refreshments and Popcorn Available / Stay for Discussion Following Film

sponsored by: Peace and Justice Center of Nevada County