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How Spin and Lies Fuel a Bloody War of Attrition in Ukraine
Medea Benjamin and Nicolas J. S. Davies on truth as the first casualty of the war in Ukraine. #WorldBEYONDWar
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The Twentieth Century Reshaped the Monroe Doctrine
While it may be pleasant to imagine Roosevelt preventing wars by threatening with his stick, the reality is different. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Maryland, and Every Other State Should Stop Sending Guard Troops to Distant Wars
Should people who signed up to help others during natural disasters be sent to wage wars? #WorldBEYONDWar
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Through Cold and Snow, and Unarmed, People Try to Keep Their Mountain Out of War
“We are ready to stand in front of their plans and that they will only be able to shoot on Sinjajevina through dead bodies!” #WorldBEYONDWar
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We Need a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty to Stop Violence Against African Women and Our Continent
A Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty is what’s needed to end fossil fuel-induced violence against women, natural resources, and the climate, argue two African peace activists. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Volunteer Spotlight: Susan Smith
This month’s volunteer spotlight features Susan Smith from Pittsburgh. Susan is actively engaged in WBW’s Peace Education and Action for Impact program.
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Everyone on Earth Dies for Democracy
“My grandfather loved me. He also directed the most deadly bombing campaign ever.” #WorldBEYONDWar
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Decommission Land-Based Nuclear Missiles NOW!
The US Air Force announced that a test launch of a Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile with a mock warhead will take place late between 11:01 p.m. Thursday and 5:01 a.m. Friday. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Video: Roger Waters United Nations Speech
Roger Waters Addresses United Nations on Ukraine on February 8, 2023. Video. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Why New U.S. Military Bases in the Philippines Are a Bad Idea
On February 1, the governments of the United States and the Philippines announced the US military will have access to four new military bases in the Philippines as part of an “Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement” signed in 2014. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Lee Camp & David Swanson: Can The March To WW3 Be Stopped?
Lee Camp and David Swanson discuss the actual state of the world, not the State of the Union. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Talk World Radio: The Teenage Atomic Spy Who Saved the World
A 17-year-old gets hired to help create the nuclear bomb, learns of U.S. plans to nuke USSR 100s of times before it can get the bomb, gives USSR the bomb. True story. #WorldBEYONDWar
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WBW News & Action: Yemen, Montenegro, Ukraine, and Your Town
Read our Email newsletter from February 6, 2023. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Green German Lemmings for War
No German foreign minister since 1945 has been so openly bellistic as this Green party leader. #WorldBEYONDWar
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The Monroe Doctrine Is Soaked in Blood
When it comes to the escapades of arrogant gringos, no sampling of tales would be complete without the somewhat unique but revealing story of William Walker. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Joe and Vlad in the Land of Stories
In Ukraine, there are no magic wands. But none are needed. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Roger Waters Questioned in Depth About Ukraine, Russia, Israel, U.S.
Roger Waters is asked if he thinks Western media consumers are brainwashed on Ukraine, Russia. #WorldBEYONDWar
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AUDIO: David Swanson on Leaving WWII Behind with Donbass Devushka
Donbass Devushka and JM sit down with David Swanson, author, activist, journalist and radio host, to talk about U.S. misconceptions of WWII and manufacturing consent. #WorldBEYONDWar
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NATO Troops Arrived Last Night on the Mountains We’re Trying to Protect from Them
Last night, 250 NATO soldiers arrived in Sinjajevina. People are there to resist. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Yes to Tanks but No to Negotiation: Bad News for Ukrainian Civilians
William S. Geimer says tanks are the last thing Ukraine needs. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Videos of the Conference for World Balance in Cuba
World BEYOND War Vice President Liz Remmerswaal took part in this conference, presenting papers from herself and from World BEYOND War Executive Director David Swanson. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Video: Starting a World BEYOND War Chapter in Illinois, Featuring Kathy Kelly
World BEYOND War Board President Kathy Kelly on why war is never the answer and how to work towards abolishing it. #WorldBEYONDWar
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The Neuro-Educational Path to Peace: What the Spirit and Brain can Accomplish for Everyone
In times of war and military reprisal, how does one teach about peace? Some ideas from William Timpson and Selden Spencer. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Video: Hard Lens Media with David Swanson on Rage Against the War Machine
Hard Lens Media interviews David Swanson about plans for the Rage Against the War Machine rally in Washington DC on February 19. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Video: Okinawa Against U.S.-JAPAN Alliance
Here’s a short primer on the history and the injustice of U.S. military bases in Okinawa. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Talk World Radio: Nicolai Petro on the Underlying Divisions in Ukraine
This week on Talk World Radio an amazing book called “The Tragedy of Ukraine: What Classical Greek Tragedy Can Teach Us About Conflict Resolution” by Nicolai Petro. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Video: What Is a World BEYOND War Chapter
Here’s a short and a long video introducing WBW’s mission, campaigns, and what our chapters do to end war and create peace. #WorldBEYONDWar
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Irish Work to Halt U.S. Military Flights
Caroline Hurley reports on the exoneration of Ed Horgan and Dan Dowling for graffiti on a U.S. military plane in Ireland. #WorldBEYONDWar
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“We Shall Overcome” Was Not Just Words: A Talk With David Hartsough
Four years ago, peace activist and World BEYOND War co-founder David Hartsough helped us kick off this podcast on our organization’s fifth birthday. Forty-three episodes later, I invited him back for an in-depth one-on-one interview.
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The Monroe Doctrine Shaped North America
We’re often taught that the Monroe Doctrine wasn’t acted on until decades after its articulation, or that it wasn’t acted on as a license for imperialism until it was altered or reinterpreted by later generations. This is overstated. #WorldBEYONDWar