BPAC Accomplishments
Last updated: August 4,2003

August 6: Three speakers participated in the rally to remember the tragedy of Hiroshima/Nagasaki. Don Lichtenberg, of the IUB Department of Physics spoke about the terror of nuclear war. David Keppel addressed the Bush Administration's frightening nuclear policy. Cindy Hoffman talked about the tragedy of depleted uranium weapon use by the US in the Gulf War, in Afghanistan, the Balkans, and in test sites in the US and Japan.

August 2: Huge success! Last night's benefit for the Hoosier delegation to Israel and Palestine was a huge success! About 180 people attended and ticket sales at the door raised over $1300 for the group. Former Congressman Andy Jacobs was a surprise guest and spoke eloquently about the importance of the delegation's witness.

July 19-22. BPAC members Bret Eartheart and Gretchen Clearwater attend the national meeting of the U.S. Campaign to End the Israeli Occupation of Palestine in Washington.

July: BPAC presents petition to Congressman Baron Hill calling for revelation of Bush administration intelligence (or lack thereof) about WMD's in Iraq.

July 14: The petition calling for revelation of Bush administration intelligence (or lack thereof) about WMD's in Iraq was presented to Congressman Baron Hill in Jeffersonville by Timothy Baer and Ben McClelland. The petition included 1,396 signatures, collected over a 12-day period. Reception was positive! Mr. Hill's interest seems genuine, and his commitment to co-sponsor HR 2625 is a step in the right direction. The process clearly is a demonstration of people-power at work.

March :Over 1000 attend MoveOn Global Candlelight Vigil at Bloomington Town Square

February 13: Fundraiser for Iraqi Children at Buskirk-Chumley raises funds


July 4th: Patriots for Peace March in Bloomington Parade

Carrying peace doves, a banner reading "Walk the Path of Peace", and sign saying "Patriot for Peace" over 20 BPAC members and friends marched in the Bloomington Fourth of July Parade. Warm applause greeted them on each street of the route.

January : In support of the worldwide...over 500 Bloomington locals turn out for peace march and rally.

December 20th: BPAC member Bret Eartheart leaves for Palestine & Iraq

Bret Eartheart joined internatinal peacemakers from International Solidarity Movement and Christian Peacemaker Teams in Hebron on the 20th. He later linked up with a Voices in the Wilderness Peace Team to travel to Iraq on January 6th. You can read all about Bret's experiences during his trip at this site by clicking here.

December 10th March & Rally a great success!

Organized by the IUB Progressive Faculty Coalition and co-sponsored by many other groups, including BPAC, in recognition of International Human Rights Day, more than 100 people marched for peace Tuesday evening, showing their opposition to the impending U.S. war on Iraq. Speakers included Professor Robert Ivy and Reverend Bill Breeden, of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Bloomington. The event was covered by WFIU Radio and the Herald Times.

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Candlelight Vigil

At the January march, Reverand Barbara Carlson of the Unitarian Universalist Church and friend call for peace & justice.