Feb. 26, 2007

Peace Resolution Hearing Update

Thank you to all who attended the hearing on SCR 4022, North Dakota's Peace Resolution. The hearing room was overcrowded and literally overflowing with peacemakers! In support of the resolution, many, many peacemakers testified — including Chuck Suchy, Paul Dyer (veteran of Iraq duty), Rev. Chris Alexander of Faith Lutheran Church, Rev. Jim Moos of the United Church of Christ, Sr. Maris Stella Korb of the Sisters of the Presentation, and Don Morrison of NDPeople.Org. On behalf of the ND Peace Coalition, Karen Van Fossan presented the Committee with a stack of peace petitions, with over 600 signatures collected so far — signatures collected by wonderful volunteers across North Dakota. More »

The text of statements by Dr. Jan Moen, Rev. Jim Moos, and Karen Van Fossan are now available.

Feb. 22, 2007

Hearing, Exhibit, and Gathering Today at ND Capitol Building

As previously announced, the hearing on SCR 4022 is this morning at 10:30 in the Red River Room. In addition, “In Their Shoes” — an exhibit in which empty combat boots and civilian shoes honor all who have fallen in Iraq — will be on display until 5pm in the atrium (east entrance). There will also be a brief gathering by the exhibit right after the hearing — in the spirit of sacredness, for connection, mourning, and hope.

Feb. 15, 2007

Hearing Date for SCR 4022: Feb. 22nd

The hearing will be Thursday, Feb. 22 at 10:30 AM in the Red River Room at the state capitol building, 600 E. Boulevard, Bismarck.

With regards to a transcript of the press conference, the statements of Sr. Maris Stella Korb and Cameron White are now available.

Feb. 9, 2007

Hearing Date for SCR 4022: Pending

It will be posted here as soon as it is known. Also, a transcript from the press conference is coming soon.

Feb. 7, 2007

Press Conference on SCR 4022 Announced

On Thursday, February 8, at 4:30 pm CST, in the Press Studio at the State Capitol, the ND Peace Coalition will hold a press conference on SCR 4022, the Mathern/Kretschmar Peace Resolution.

Sen. Tim Mathern, co-sponsor of the bill, will address the media and the public on the importance and possible outcomes of SCR 4022. Also speaking will be Kathy Kelly, Three-Time Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, who will address the role of SCR 4022 in stopping a war that she has witnessed first-hand on many occasions. Sr. Maris Stella Korb, Dr. Vinod Seth, and Cameron White (veteran of the Iraq war) will also speak in support of SCR 4022. More »

Jan. 30, 2007

Update: Statewide “Surge for Peace” Rally

Thank you to all who made the statewide rally on January 27th such a peace-filled, spirited, positive avenue to change! (Photos.)

With 200 people in attendance, and over 600 signatures on petitions — with music, dance, food, conversation, and intergenerational community — we truly did make a difference.

People came from Williston, Minot, Wells Co., Ft. Yates, Bismarck-Mandan, Jamestown, Fargo, Grand Forks, and more.

I believe the representatives from the 3 US Congressional Delegations were appreciative of our positive, focused approach. I loved seeing them with their great big PEACE signs (which we offered as gifts).

Please know that your generosity has touched me personally.

Peace,
Karen Van Fossan