Tag: Peace
Build Back Better or build more bombs? The choice Is clear
Perennial claims about precision “smart bombs” by the Pentagon and its boosters have been proven false again and again around the world, by the corpses of civilians—dehumanized as “collateral damage”—killed by U.S. weaponry. by Amy Goodman, Denis…
After nearly 20-year assault on Afghanistan, Biden says ‘It is time to end America’s Longest War’
White House announcement for complete withdrawal comes nearly two decades after the U.S. president, then a senator, backed the 2001 invasion. by Brett Wilkins, staff writer Wednesday, April 14, 2021 After nearly 20 years, tens of…
Peace advocates welcome Biden move to limit war powers
‘We Need to Make Sure It’s Done Right’ The president and Congress, said one leading anti-war campaigner, “must work together to actually end the decades long fighting, killing, dying, and spending that is on automatic pilot.”…
2020 Right Livelihood Laureates honored for fighting ‘increasing threats to democracy’ across globe
Human rights defenders in Iran, the U.S., Nicaragua, and Belarus were recognized this year for what is known as the “Alternative Nobel Peace Prize.” by Julia Conley, staff writer Thursday, October 1, 2020 The four individuals…
AFTER 75 YEARS, last survivors of Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bombings says nuclear abolition still ‘Starting Point for Peace’
“Hell is probably like what we went through. It must never be allowed to happen again.” by Lisa Newcomb, staff writer Wednesday, August 5, 2020 Jiro Hamasumi’s mother was pregnant with him when the United States…
The 2020 uprisings join a long river of struggle in America
Protesters filled the newly named Black Lives Plaza, near the White House, on June 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee/Getty Images by Matthew Countryman, University of Michigan The river was the metaphor that best captured…
The Elders issue scathing rebuke of Israel’s Trump-approved West Bank annexation plan
“The conflict between Israel and the Palestinians can only ever be solved by finding a solution that guarantees peace, security, rights, and dignity to both peoples. Unilaterally seizing territory and ignoring international law achieves precisely the…
Women in the draft – yes
Pearl River The draft was a central issue in the opposition to the Vietnam War. It touched all young men from eighteen to twenty-six, and the families that loved them. It was a terribly unifying…
Native People urge peace and friendship with Iran, demand U.S. get out of Iraq
By Brenda Norrell Censored News Native Americans rallied for peace today, sending a message of friendship to the people of Iran and demanding that the U.S. get out of Iraq, as they called out Trump for…
Add Flagstaff to list of demonstrations over saber rattling
A pro peace demonstration in front of Flagstaff City Hall this afternoon added Flagstaff to the growing list of demonstrations opposing a potential US conflict with Iran. A little after noon people began gathering in downtown…
