Massive Military Spending Will not Solve Three Greatest Threats to our Safety and Security
Currently, the United States spends at least three quarters of a trillion dollars each year on the Pentagon.
Biden’s Budget Proposal Funds Most of the World’s Dictators
The United States funds most of the world’s most oppressive militaries, sells them weapons, and trains them.
Peace Activists Protest at Arms Factory Sabca in Belgium: “Time to Stop Arms Export to War Zones”
Since the start of the Corona crisis, the Belgian government has handed out 316 million euros to the military aircraft industry, research from the peace organisation Vredesactie shows.
An Online Course on War and The Environment: Spreading Knowledge Builds Power
An incredible online course will begin June 7th. Learn more and sign up.
Video: ‘The Silenced Nuclear Threat’
CN Live! host Elizabeth Vos interviews anti-nuclear weapons activists about the existential problem that should be front and center in the public debate.
Battle of South City
Tang Dynasty poet Li Bai, translated by Gary Geddes with the assistance of George Liang
More of the Same: Biden’s Hybrid War
US President Joe Biden’s budget proposal for the next fiscal year was recently announced, and it requests $715 billion for his first Pentagon budget, 1.6% more than the $704 billion enacted under Donald Trump’s administration.
The Emperor’s New Rules
The world is reeling in horror at the latest Israeli massacre of hundreds of men, women and children in Gaza.
Talk World Radio: Nora Barrows-Friedman on Palestine and Activism
This week on Talk World Radio we’re talking about activism on behalf of the basic human rights of Palestinians. Our guest is Nora Barrows-Friedman.
Knot Bomb: Piecing Peace Together, No Fighter Jets and Memorialization
During my decades of teaching in rural Ontario, trips with students to city art galleries were exciting adventures that often animated discussions and inspired student work.
What The New Acceptability of the Lab Leak Origin Tells Us About Media Outlets
Have you noticed that a lot of science writers have lately been saying that they were perfectly right a year ago to mock and condemn even considering a lab leak origin for Coronavirus but that now it’s perfectly proper to admit that Coronavirus may very well have come from a lab?
Overheated War Talk Is Irresponsible – Parliament Must Decide
69 prominent Australians have signed an open letter to the Prime Minister Scott Morrison calling for a full parliamentary debate and vote before any new commitment to fighting overseas wars.
U.S. State of Maryland Acknowledges “Massive Contamination” by U.S. Military at Chesapeake Beach
Mark Mank, a spokesman for the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) acknowledged “massive contamination” caused by the military’s use of PFAS at the Naval Research Lab – Chesapeake Bay Detachment in Chesapeake Beach, Maryland during the Navy’s RAB meeting on May 18, 2021.
Peace Education and Action for Impact Programme
Peace Education and Action for Impact is a new initiative developed by World BEYOND War in collaboration with the Rotary Action Group for Peace.
BREAKING: Activists Cover Israeli Consulate Steps in Toronto with River of “Blood”
By World BEYOND War, Independent Jewish Voices, Just Peace Advocates, and Canadian Foreign Policy Institute, May 21, 2021 Video here. Toronto, Ontario — Today members
New Zealand Is Proposing to Increase Military Spending – Let’s Say No
Military spending allocated in the 2021 New Zealand Wellbeing Budget is $5,188,350,000 – an average of more than $99.7 million every week, and a 10.6% increase on actual spending in 2020.
“Roof Knocking” in Gaza and the Myth of the Benevolent Drone
In its deadly attacks in densely populated Gaza, the Israeli Defense Force is employing a technique they call “roof knocking.
Arms Trade: Which Countries and Companies are Selling Weapons to Israel?
For over a week, Israel has pounded the Gaza Strip with bombs, claiming it is targeting Hamas “terrorists”.
House Hearing on Selective Service
A House Armed Service Committee (HASC) hearing on May 19th heard from witnesses on only one side of the debate over whether to end draft registration or extend it to young women as well as young men.
Breaking News: Progressive Legislators to Introduce Resolution Blocking Bomb Sale to Israel
New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Wisconsin Congressman Mark Pocan, and Michigan Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib are preparing to introduce a resolution that would block the United States’ planned $735 million sale of bombs to Israel.
Video: Investing in Cures Before Missiles
On May 17, 2021, TAX DAY, WOMEN AGAINST WAR marked the GLOBAL DAYS OF ACTION ON MILITARY SPENDING (GDAMS) by exploring the tradeoffs which proposed increased spending on nuclear weapons and their modernization represent.
Gaza Doctor Describes Deaths of Fellow Doctors and Entire Families Killed by Israeli Attacks on Gaza
On May 16, 2021, Dr. Yasser Abu Jamei, the Director General of the Gaza Community Mental Health Programme wrote the following powerful letter to the world about the physical and mental effects of deadly and horrific 2021 Israeli bombing of Gaza.
Talk World Radio: Katrina vanden Heuvel on U.S.-Russia Relations
Katrina vanden Heuvel is Editorial Director and Publisher of The Nation magazine.
How the United States Helps To Kill Palestinians
Congress funds Israel’s crimes. The U.S. vetos accountability at the UN.
Video: War and Militarism: An Intergenerational Dialogue Across Cultures
In this webinar, we explored the causes and effects of war and militarism in different settings, and showcased innovative approaches being used to support youth-led, intergenerational peacebuilding efforts at global, regional, national, and local levels.
Chile and Colombia to Move Money Out of Militaries
While the proposal for a global ceasefire during a disease pandemic has done the opposite of catching on, there are a few small signs of sanity and even of successful activism.
For Okinawa, Rahm Would Be a Knee on the Neck
If you don’t know much about Japan (and neither does Rahm Emanuel, the reported nominee for U.S. ambassador) a few relevant facts are these:
Scientific American: The U.S. Should Seek to End All Wars
Along with other nations, the United States should begin talking about how to put militarism behind it.
People-Powered Planet Podcast – David Hartsough
David just celebrated his 81st birthday and discusses his book “Waging Peace, the Global Adventures of a life-long activist!” It’s an amazing story filled with action and adventure!