Here is the chance for local Pittsburgh residents to voice their opinions to local government about the severe cuts in humanitarian programs here at home to fund additional war to the tune of 124 billion dollars.   Come and ask the important questions.

 WHEN:  Wednesday, May 30th

TIME:  7P to 9P

WHERE:  Calvary Episcopal Church-Shady and Walnut Shadyside

 

Speakers include:  Malik Bankston, Executive Director, Kingsley Association, Molly Rush, People United for Single Payer Healthcare, and Valarie Cortazzo, Coalition of Veterans Advocates. 

In attendance:  Congressman Mike Doyle, Aide for Congressman Jason Altmire, Representative Tim Murphy, Senator Arlen Specter-invited, Senator Bob Casey-invited. 

Sponsors:  American Friends Service Committee, Just Harvest, Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Service Employees International Union, Thomas Merton Center Anti War Committee, Network of Spiritual Progressives, and Global Solutions.

Endorsers:  Raging Grannies, Codepink Pittsburgh Women for Peace, Association of Pittsburgh Priests, Veterans for Peace, Pittsburgh Friends Meeting Peace and Social Concerns Committee, Peace Links, Roots of Promise, and Citizen Power. 

 For additional information about the Town Hall Meeting, contact Scilla Wahrhaftig  swahrihaftig@afsc.org or 412-371-3607.