Washington Peace Center

Ryan, a former Washington Peace Center Intern

Fatal Hate Crime in Baltimore

Submitted by PeteinDC on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 9:48am

This is very sad and disturbing news from our brothers and sisters in Baltimore... Also, a march and silent vigil remembering Tony R. Hunter, the slain victim of the Bebar crime will happen this Sunday evening. Details to come very soon!

Gay & Lesbian Community Center of Baltimore Alert

Shooting Early This Morning Being Investigated As a Hate Crime

Baltimore, MD - Early this morning, a 50-year-old man was shot in the 600 block of N. Howard Street (near W. Centre St.), while walking home with his same-sex partner. The victim was taken to the hospital and was listed in critical condition. TheBaltimore Police Department has reason to believe this crime was motivated by the victim's sexual orientation.

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2 WPC Board Members Reflect on GLOV Working Group Meeting

Submitted by PeteinDC on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 1:43pm

Here are the reflections from myself and Malachy regarding the important Gays and Lesbians Opposed to Violence (GLOV) meeting last night...

Hi all! I think Chris and Todd did a great job facilitating, and the turnout was excellent. We know we have strength when elected politicians and MPD brass show up! However, this was clearly a community awareness meeting and not an organizing meeting. I think some of the pols and brass there thought they pacified us, but they didn't. That's good and bad, but it means they probably won't be as interested in coming to our next meeting, which will be an organizing one.

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DC Labor FilmFest Opening Night Showing of "Stop-Loss"

Submitted by paulb on Mon, 09/22/2008 - 5:08pm

Body:

A coalition event of labor, peace, veterans and public health organizations.

WHAT: Showing of "Stop-Loss" about a soldier fighting the involuntary extension of his active duty in Iraq. There will be a discussion in the theater's Café with Adam Kokesh, Iraq Veterans Against the War, following the film.

WHY: To build bridges between the Labor Movement, Peace Movement, Veterans Movement and Public Health organizations.

Tickets for this event can be purchased online here. The cost is $10 per regular adult ticket, $9 for seniors, $6 for kids 12 and under, and $8.50 for AFI members.