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Former Vice President D*** Cheney in his new memoir - Torturing Detainees is OK....

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TORTUREFor Immediate Release: August 25, 2011 Contact: Samantha Friedman, office: (202) 265-3000 or…Continue

Tags: past, use, of, torture, U.S.

Started Aug 26, 2011

June - Torture Awareness Month - Talk by TASSC Survivor on June 5

First of all, thank you for your share-the-plate donations and for participating in the various activities the Global Peace Through Justice Committee organized for June - Torture Awareness…Continue

Tags: by, torture, survivor, talk, Month

Started Jul 6, 2011

Osama Bin Laden's death doesn't vindicate torture!

At a time when many are jubilant at Osama bin Laden's death, claiming that the use of torture was justified in tracking him down (click on…Continue

Tags: of, torture, abolition, Osama, Laden

Started May 4, 2011

March 19, 2011 - 8th Anniverary of 2003 Invasion and Occupation of Iraq

Dear friends:March 19 will mark the 8th anniversary of our invasion and occupation of Iraq. We're into the 11th year of our invasion of Afghanistan (on October 7, 2001). In past years, members of the…Continue

Tags: Iraq, children, killed, invasion, 2001

Started Mar 6, 2011

 

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Sat. Jan. 14, 2-4 Shirlington Library, Organize to undo undue influence of money in politics because of corporate power

ORGANIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO OVERRULE THE SUPREME COURT’S CITIZENS UNITED DECISION AND REMEDY THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICSThe Citizens United decision is just the latest and most blatant example that corporations have hijacked our government. The ruling has opened the floodgates for corporate money in political campaigns to drown out the voices of natural persons - we the people - in our democracy.WHAT:  Public forum and action meeting to discuss the need for a constitutional…See More
Jan 3
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Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 - Guantanamo Bay Rally (noon, Public Witness/Human Chain (1pm)

Guantanamo Bay It’s Time to Close a Symbol of Torture RALLY and PUBLIC WITNESS When: January 11, 2012What: Noon - Rally @ Lafayette Square across from the White House 1:00 p.m. – Public Witness/Human Chain 3:00 p.m. – Interfaith Service at NY Ave Presbyterian Church…See More
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Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 - Guantanamo Bay Rally (noon), Public Witness/Human Chain (1pm)

Jan 3
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Moya Marlene Atkinson commented on the blog post 'Mike Check: Occupy this?'
"Hi Laura, Thank you so much for your comment. In this response, I can't comment on the need for custodians to earn the County's Living Wage, but I'm very glad to comment on the Occupy Movement. There are two events coming up on the…"
Jan 2
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Sat. Jan. 14, 2-4 Shirlington Library, Organize to undo undue influence of money in politics because of corporate power

ORGANIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO OVERRULE THE SUPREME COURT’S CITIZENS UNITED DECISION AND REMEDY THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICSThe Citizens United decision is just the latest and most blatant example that corporations have hijacked our government. The ruling has opened the floodgates for corporate money in political campaigns to drown out the voices of natural persons - we the people - in our democracy.WHAT:  Public forum and action meeting to discuss the need for a constitutional…See More
Jan 1
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Sat. Jan. 14, 2-4, Shirlington Library, Organize for constitutional amendment re: Citzens United decision

ORGANIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO OVERRULE THE SUPREME COURT’S CITIZENS UNITED DECISION AND REMEDY THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICSThe Citizens United decision is just the latest and most blatant example that corporations have hijacked our government. The ruling has opened the floodgates for corporate money in political campaigns to drown out the voices of natural persons - we the people - in our democracy.WHAT:  Public forum and action meeting to discuss the need for a constitutional…See More
Jan 1
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Bradley Manning hearing support

Friday and Saturday December 17-18 join a diverse group of people standing in support of Bradley Manning as he goes to trial at Ft. Meade, MD. More info to follow.See More
Dec 15, 2011
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Moya Marlene Atkinson posted a discussion

Former Vice President D*** Cheney in his new memoir - Torturing Detainees is OK....

NATIONAL RELIGIOUS CAMPAIGN AGAINST TORTUREFor Immediate Release: August 25, 2011 Contact: Samantha Friedman, office: (202) 265-3000 or samantha@rabinowitz-dorf.comNo Matter What Cheney Says, Torture is Never Acceptable Religious coalition responds to release of excerpts from Cheney’s bookWASHINGTON, D.C. – As excerpts from former Vice President D*** Cheney’s memoir – as well as his own commentary on the book –…See More
Aug 26, 2011
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Moya Marlene Atkinson replied to the discussion 'Inequality in the US'
"Thank you very much for your posts. I believe that we as a large and prosperous congregation should make this subject a priority.   The October 2011 Movement, a group with which I'm involved, asks that we create a new world - "One…"
Aug 26, 2011
Moya Marlene Atkinson commented on the blog post '"Living Wage” is the Minimum that a Worker Must Earn to Afford His or Her Basic Necessities'
"Hi, Laura: Thank you for raising this  matter regarding Arlington's Living Wage Standard. Could you please tell us Who qualifies for it, and who doesn't, and what activists elsewhere have done to increase wages, and whether we could…"
Jul 12, 2011
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Why we can't ignore our government's position on past CIA torture of detainees

As a member of our church, I urge you to pay heed to the most recent assault on justice by our very own Attorney General, Eric Holder, and by extension President Obama and the current administration. We know CIA interrogators subjected dozens of detainees to many abuses including waterboarding, long-term isolation, sensory deprivation, and stress positions. For the past three years, federal prosecutor John Durham has investigated 101 cases of alleged detainee abuse under the supervision of U.S.…See More
Jul 8, 2011
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June - Torture Awareness Month - Talk by TASSC Survivor on June 5

First of all, thank you for your share-the-plate donations and for participating in the various activities the Global Peace Through Justice Committee organized for June - Torture Awareness Month.  Our church has been particularly supportive of the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International in recent years. This small organization, started about 14-15 years ago, has been a haven and support for the many torture survivors in our D.C. area - it is run by survivors for…See More
Jul 7, 2011
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Moya Marlene Atkinson posted a discussion

June - Torture Awareness Month - Talk by TASSC Survivor on June 5

First of all, thank you for your share-the-plate donations and for participating in the various activities the Global Peace Through Justice Committee organized for June - Torture Awareness Month.  Our church has been particularly supportive of the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition International in recent years. This small organization, started about 14-15 years ago, has been a haven and support for the many torture survivors in our D.C. area - it is run by survivors for…See More
Jul 6, 2011
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Moya Marlene Atkinson replied to the discussion 'Georgia Human Rights: July 2 IDEAS Please!'
"I am so sorry that I missed this thread and the actions; I had company from out of town. I hope that people concerned about the terrible anti-immigration laws will continue to post ongoing comments and action items on the UUCA web site, and also on…"
Jul 6, 2011
Moya Marlene Atkinson commented on the blog post 'The Next-Hired Minister...'
"Thank you, Cynthia, for your words of wisdom. I agree with you wholeheartedly and hope that we will discuss not only the hiring of the next minister, but also how the congregation and ministers, together, will take on the challenges that lie…"
Jul 6, 2011
Moya Marlene Atkinson commented on the blog post 'Bin Laden'
"Rev. Michael, I'd like to thank you for giving us the opportunity to comment on your posting about the killing of Osama Bin Laden. I've been quite uncomfortable over Osama Bin Laden's killing, which to me was an assassination. …"
May 28, 2011

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How long have you attended UUCAVA?
On and off since 1986
What does multiculturalism mean to you?
Multiculturalism is a word that is fraught with meaning, undercurrents and implications.

Multiculturalism to me means a society where different cultures not only co-exist, but actively share and respect each other's diversity and cultures. It implies lack of prejudice, support for immigration, and close relationships between races and cultures.

As a European/American humanist I am conscious ofdifferences class, in gender and age, health, illness, income, social and physical attributes etc., which result in conflict, discrimination and exclusion.

While I give lip service to the benefits of living multi-culturally, I haven't taken many steps yet to move out of my zone of comfort, although I do engage with people of varying backgrounds in my peace and justice and elder-care work.

I grew up in various countries including N. Ireland (as a teenager in the late '40s and early '50s in a society segregated by religion, economics and class). Social work is a good profession to expose one to the complexities and ambiguities.
What religion or spiritual practices did you grow up with?
A bit of Methodism as a child, and humanism (the Golden Rule).
Tell us a little about yourself/your family/your interests:
I'm a divorcee, mother of three middle-aged adults and grandmother of three children ranging from 20 months to fifteen. My oldest son (Patrick Bond) lives in S. Africa, teaches at the Kwa Zulu Natal University and is director of the Centre for Civil Society in Durban and has two children. My second son (Niall Bond) lives in France with his partner, teaches languages and does interpreting at Lyons University. My daughter recently moved here from Kenya with her Burmese husband and 7 year-old son, and is working with the FDA in public health.

I've spent most of my working life as a social worker, developing and administering programs, and most recently helping elderly and disabled Alexandrians with daily money management issues and case management.

I've lived in Lake Barcroft for 25 years. Until recently (when I broke my wrist) I played the cello with the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic and still enjoy playing chamber music with friends.

My most recent concerns have been war, peace and justice (nothing like taking on the world!) As a volunteer I helped to finance a film "Finding Our Voices", worked with the National Association of Social Workers to promote peace and social justice, am active with N. Virginians for Peace and Justice and the Virginia branch of Progressive Democrats of America, and have been active with the church's Peace Initiatives Network over the past 8 years.
Why are you a Unitarian Universalist?
I attended a UU church in Silver Spring originally for spiritual support when I was going through divorce. I was also seeking a base for activism and friendship. When I moved to this area, I joined in the mid-late '80s, and when my job required a daily commute to Baltimore, I dropped out. I rejoined after 9/11, hoping to find people who, like me, were appalled at the direction this country was taking in gearing up for the invasion of Iraq. Several members of the Peace Initiatives Network held educational programs, raised funds for Iraqi children, and most recently held a successful fund-raiser in April for the Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition. I'm hoping to continue our work with the National Religious Campaign to Abolish Torture (www.NRCAT.prg).

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Wed. Jan. 11, 2012 - Guantanamo Bay Rally (noon), Public Witness/Human Chain (1pm)

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Posted on January 3, 2012 at 11:09am

Sat. Jan. 14, 2-4, Shirlington Library, Organize for constitutional amendment re: Citzens United decision

ORGANIZING OUR COMMUNITY TO OVERRULE THE SUPREME COURT’S CITIZENS UNITED DECISION AND REMEDY THE UNDUE INFLUENCE OF MONEY IN POLITICS
The Citizens United decision is just the latest and most blatant example that corporations have hijacked…
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Posted on January 1, 2012 at 4:37pm

Why we can't ignore our government's position on past CIA torture of detainees

As a member of our church, I urge you to pay heed to the most recent assault on justice by our very own Attorney General, Eric Holder, and by extension President Obama and the current administration.

 

We know CIA interrogators subjected dozens of detainees to many abuses including waterboarding,…

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Posted on July 8, 2011 at 8:51am

Mother's Day Proclamation by Julia Ward Howe

Sent to me by one of my three children this Mother's Day - as relevant as in 1870, alas.

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Mother's Day Proclamation

by Julia Ward Howe. This was one of the early calls to celebrate Mother's Day in the United States. Written in 1870, Howe's Mother's Day Proclamation was a pacifist reaction to the carnage…

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Posted on May 8, 2011 at 10:20pm — 3 Comments

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