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Memorial Day 2015 Marks 50 Years Of Vietnam War

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty Memorial Day is a day set aside to remember and honor those who gave their lives in this nation’s wars. This particular Memorial Day is of special significance in that it is fifty years since the Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Peace Events

Posted on May 8, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Peace Events on Monday & Tuesday Hope folks can make it to both. If not, one is better than none. More info – call 319 621-6766. Peace. Veterans for Peace Fundraiser, Monday Have a tasty, affordable lunch or dinner at … Continue reading →

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Will Grassley And Ernst Get It Right This Time?

Posted on April 23, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Call On Iowa Senators to Wage Peace by Ed Flaherty Iran has come to an interim agreement with the U.S. and five other countries to dramatically reduce its nuclear program and to allow even more intensive international inspections. A final … Continue reading →

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Enduring War Vs. Enduring Peace

Posted on March 3, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty The word “enduring” has entered the conversation on US military policy in the past few weeks. Its most notable mention was in President Obama’s February 11th request for additional war authority. The proposed AUMF (Authorization for the … Continue reading →

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Praying For Peace – Paying For War

Posted on December 22, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

December 19, 2014 To the editor: As we approach the holidays, in many settings we will be urged to “pray for peace.” But the Omnibus bill says “pay for war.” Over one half of the $1.1 trillion of the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Another U.S. War

Posted on September 26, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty Last week, in a celebration of bi-partisanship, all four Iowa members of the US House of Representatives and both US senators from Iowa voted to train and arm Syrian rebels to fight ISIS. The U.S. has been … Continue reading →

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Medea Benjamin Comes To Iowa

Posted on August 28, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, is known world-wide as a tireless campaigner for peace and justice. She will be a presenter at the Drones Symposium at Grinnell College on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 4:15 p.m. Prior to that, she … Continue reading →

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Iowa Marks 100 Years Since WWI

Posted on July 28, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

Two Ignominious Anniversaries This summer we have to decide how to digest two anniversaries; July 28, which marks 100 years since the beginning of WWI in 1914; and, Aug. 7, which marks 50 years since Congress approved the Gulf of … Continue reading →

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Tell Congress And President Obama: No Money For More War

Posted on May 23, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty President Obama gave an eloquent speech on May 23, 2013 on the issues of endless war, US drone strikes, Guantanamo, and the 12-year old AUMF (Authorization for the Use of Military Force). Compare his words then with … Continue reading →

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Iowa Land Of…. Reaper Drones And Hellfire Missiles?

Posted on February 18, 2014 by bfiaedflaherty

Dear Friends, The 132nd Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard is gearing up to pilot and control armed Reaper drones, which carry Hellfire missiles used to kill people in countries with whom we are not at war. There will … Continue reading →

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