The 70th Anniversary of NATO
From Pandora TV, July 16, 2019 Born from the Bomb, and designed to allow one military force to exploit a position of power over the whole planet with no accountability.
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Military Bill Amended for the Better: This Pig Has Really, Really Good Lipstick
By David Swanson, World BEYOND War, July 14, 2019 The latest U.S. House of Representatives version of the National Defense Authorization Act, which is beyond global in scope and not the least bit defensive, offended Donald Trump’s desire for limitless […]
Join the CIA: Travel the World Passing Out Nuclear Blueprints
By David Swanson, July 11, 2019 In the year 2000, the CIA gave Iran (slightly and obviously flawed) blueprints for a key component of a nuclear weapon. In 2006 James Risen wrote about this “operation” in his book State of War. […]
Tanks Roll into Washington D.C. to Celebrate Independence Day
July 4, 2019 Washington DC may feel like an authoritarian military parade this July 4, drawing millions from Parks Department and military budgets. Meanwhile, demonstrators plan to float the “Baby Trump” balloon. David Swanson talks to the Real News […]
Desmond Tutu Urges Us to Sign the Peace Pledge
“I’m delighted to support World BEYOND War’s new initiative to build a new movement for the total abolition of war. I join people who have associated themselves with this statement: I understand that wars and militarism make us less safe […]
Oregon Becomes Second State in Nation to Support Nuclear Ban Treaty
By Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility, June 25, 2019 Today, Oregon’s House of Representatives voted to approve Senate Joint Memorial 5 (SJM 5), which urges congress to lead a global effort to reduce the threat of nuclear war, making it […]
Talk Nation Radio: Martin Hellman on Rethinking National Security
Martin E. Hellman is Professor Emeritus of Electrical Engineering at Stanford University. His work spans cyber security, reducing the risk of a nuclear disaster, and peace. His invention of public key cryptography is at the heart of the secure portion of the […]
Talk Nation Radio: Stephen Roblin on What Moves People Against War
Stephen Roblin is a scholar of U.S. public opinion towards U.S. war and conflict. He is committed to using his research to support activists, NGOs and policymakers working to mitigate and prevent the human costs of war. His research examines […]
David Swanson Interview: Culture of War, Militarism Behind Mass Shootings
The Friday massacre that stunned the sleepy town of Virginia Beach left 12 victims plus the shooter dead. DeWayne Craddock, a 40-year-old civil engineer and former National Guardsman, went on a shooting rampage at a municipal building where he worked. […]
New Zealand’s Wellbeing Budget: Shocking Rise in Military Spending
From Peace Movement Aotearoa, May 31, 2019 While there is much to commend about the shift in government thinking reflected in the Wellbeing Budget’s five priorities [1], the shocking increase in military spending shows the same old thinking about “security” remains […]
Will The Real Gene Sharp Please Step Forward?
Will The Real Gene Sharp Please Step Forward?
In a recent interview with Jacobin, lawyer and political activist Marcie Smith expands on an essay she wrote earlier this year calling Gene Sharp — the late founder of nonviolent theory — “one of the most important Cold War defense intellectuals the U.S. has produced.” Unfortunately, the int...Thank you to CODEPINK: Women For Peace for sharing. We must address the connection between the war machine and the climate crisis today #climatecrisis
Don't "Make War" on Climate Change
We can’t save a burning planet with the same militarist paradigms that have repeatedly set it on fire.On This Day: This date marks the annual observance of the United Nations’ Nelson Mandela International Day.
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Should Britain recognise a sovereign Palestine now? Event report
The discussion centred on these questions:
1. Can Britain recognise a Palestinian state alongside Israel?
2. Should we?
3. Will we?
4. What good (if at all) would it do?
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Should Britain recognise a sovereign Palestine now? Event report - World Beyond War . . .
By The Balfour Project, July 14, 2019 Talk by Sir Vincent Fean at recent Meretz UK Event Meretz UK hosted an event on 7th July in London’s Jewish Community centre JW3, to discuss the prospects, advantages and likely outcomes of …Encouraging news ...
It’s our right to boycott for justice
#BDS is a nonviolent struggle demanding Israel respect the rights of the Palestinian people. Tell Congress to respect the First Amendment and stop dishonest attacks on our #RightToBoycott. Tell Congress to oppose H.Res.246 and cosponsor historic H.Res.496Find or Add an Event
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