by Danaka Katovich in Common Dreams, March 11, 2026 “To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger.” —James Baldwin An aerial photo shows rectangular tracings etched into dirt, one rectangle after the other, creating a grid across the land. A yellow excavator pulls…
by Joan Simon, speech given at San Jose Against War rally on March 3, 202 For years, I had always want to go to Cuba. I wanted to experience a society, if only for a very short time, that genuinely cares about its people. In 2015, I finally had an…
Demo Against War on Iran January 9, 2020 in San Jose. by Dan Mayfield, president, The Collins Foundation, February 28, 2026 The SAN JOSE PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran. This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. constitution. Iran…
by Jeffrey D. Sachs in Common Dreams, February 16, 2026 Distinguished Members of the Security Council, The President of the United States is issuing grave threats of force against the Islamic Republic of Iran if it does not accede to US demands. His actions risk a major regional war that…
by Kimi Waite in Common Dreams, February 7, 2026 While the NFL is promising the American public a Super Bowl they can dance to, keep in mind that half-time show headliner Bad Bunny is way more than just the world’s most-played recording artist of 2025 and Latin Grammy and Grammy…
The celebration will take place on Saturday February 7 at 1:30pm at Grace Baptist Church, 484 E San Fernando St, San Jose. Here's a heads-up from Barby's son Craig and daughter Karen: We so look forward to seeing you on February 7th to celebrate Barby at Grace Baptist Church in…
by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies, January 23, 2026 in Common Dreams At the opening ceremony for Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace in Davos, Jared Kushner unveiled glossy images of his vision for a “new Gaza”: shining apartment towers, luxury developments, and sweeping views of the Mediterranean. There were…
Speech given by Joan Simon at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 97th birthday commemoration at the library on January 17, 2026 It is an honor to represent South Bay Jewish Voice for Peace and the San Jose Peace and Justice Center. This year, we celebrate Martin Luther King Day…
Speech given by Mike Paradela, board member of the Collins Foundation / San Jose Peace & Justice Center, at the January 10 rally in San Jose Thank you for coming to this event. It is absolutely critical that we stand up to the sheer injustice that our government has been…
By Medea Benjamin and Michelle Ellner in Common Dreams, January 3, 2026 Overnight, the United States government bombed civilian and military sites across Venezuela and illegally kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. These are blatant and illegal acts of war by the Trump Administration. This act of aggression is a continuation…
