Kick off the New Year with our next webinar!
SAVE THE DATE: Militarism in the Media Webinar on January 15 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Militarism is the “elephant in the room,” says FAIR founder Jeff Cohen. Former TV pundit for MSNBC, CNN, and Fox, Jeff was fired for shedding light on the perils of U.S. interventionism and in particular, for opposing the invasion of Iraq on the air. Rose Dyson, President of Canadians Concerned About Violence in Entertainment, expresses concern about the culture of war that is perpetuated by TV, music, video games, and social media. Tune in to our Militarism in the Media webinar with experts Rose Dyson and Jeff Cohen to discuss the role of media in promoting war and violence.
New Online Course: War Abolition 101: How we Create a Peaceful World: February 18 – March 31, 2019
How can we make the best argument for shifting from war to peace? What must we understand and know about the war system if we are to dismantle it? These questions and more will be explored in War Abolition 101, a 6-week online course starting February 18. Each week will feature a guest expert who will help you explore weekly topics through an online chat room. Weekly content includes a mix of text, images, video, and audio. We’ll dismantle the myths of war, and delve into its alternatives, concluding the course with organizing and action ideas. Learn more and reserve your spot.
No to NATO — Yes to Peace Festival
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) plans a summit, or at least a “celebration” in Washington, D.C., April 4, 2019, to mark 70 years since its creation on April 4, 1949. We plan a peace festival to advocate the abolition of NATO, the promotion of peace, the redirection of resources to human and environmental needs, the demilitarization of our cultures, and the commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech against war on April 4, 1967, as well as his assassination on April 4, 1968. Learn more, sponsor, volunteer, submit ideas, find lodging and transportation at notonato.org
News From Around the World
The Abolition of War Requires New Thoughts, Words, and Actions
Why Green New Deal Advocates Must Address Militarism
Talk Nation Radio: Mark Colville Tells Why He Hammered and Poured Blood on Nuclear Weapons
史上最悪の差別とは何なのか! Photo Exhibit & Talk with Kenji Higuchi: What is the Worst Kind of Discrimination?
The Ancient Mythical Rites of Pearl Harbor Day
Interview With David Krieger, Nuclear Age Peace Foundation
Background To The Present Russia/Ukraine Crisis
Talk Nation Radio: Dave Lindorff on the Pentagon’s Fictional Budget
Climate Change Requires We Convert The US War Machine Now
How We End War
If anyone asks you how we end war, send them this:
Sign the Declaration of Peace.
Support Global Justice and the Rule of Law.
Opt Out of Military Recruitment (a U.S. campaign).
Our Store: flags, shirts, mugs, scarves, books, hats, etc.
Flyers, sign-up cards, sign-up sheets.
Events map listing upcoming events.
Resources: videos, films, articles, books.
Find or create a local chapter.
Send this email to all your friends.
Calendar of important peace holidays.
Source of op-eds for newspapers.
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