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James Zogby Iowa Lecture Tour: U.S. Policy Toward Iran
According to Dr. James Zogby, escalating rhetoric from all sides in the Gulf conflict poses danger. “The region is a tinderbox, and it is as if everyone is too busy playing with matches to think of the consequences….” The Crisis … Continue reading
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How To End A War Before It Starts
War With Iran is Senseless There has been no “winner” in our war in Iraq. There would be no winners in any war with Iran. If there were ever a time for diplomacy, it is now. If there were ever … Continue reading
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Iowans Should Tell Reps: Pursue Peace Not War
“We must be smart enough and active enough as citzens to not be suckered into another war.” It has been a little over a month since the last US troops came home from Iraq, from a war that was born … Continue reading
Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event
Local groups, including Veterans for Peace, Friday will recall the hopes of peoples for an end to war when the Armistice ending World War I on the Western Front was celebrated 93 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918. Bells rang … Continue reading
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Rally to End Our War in Afghanistan
[Update: See Ed Flaherty’s letter to the editor in Tuesday’s Iowa City Press-Citizen, How Many Troops Must Die In Afghanistan?] Rally to End Our War in Afghanistan Meet at 4:30 PM on Friday, Oct 7th at the southeast corner of … Continue reading
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King, Bachmann, Cantor, Ryan: Illogical And Hypocritical
by Ed Flaherty Following was published, with some editing and deletions, in July 22nd Cedar Rapids Gazette. On July 8th, the US House of Representatives passed the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, H.R. 2219, with a vote of 336-87. This … Continue reading
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Death Of Bin Laden Can Mean Choosing To Walk The Path Of Peace
Death Of Bin Laden Can Mean Choosing To Walk The Path Of Peace by Ed Flaherty Published in May 7th Des Moines Register The death of Osama bin Laden presents a historic opportunity for the United States. We can take advantage … Continue reading
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Armistice Day Observance
Armistice Day Observance by Ed Flaherty 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month 11:AM on November 11th, in front of Old Capitol on the Clinton St. Sidewalk in Iowa City Bells will ring to remind us of … Continue reading
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Iowa Peace Initiative Conference
An Iowa Veteran Says Let's Invest in Peace September 18 in Dubuque by Ed Flaherty Iowa Peace Initiative Conference (IPIC) Saturday, September 18th, Dubuque, Iowa10am – 5pm Over twenty peace & justice groups in Iowa and the region are partnering in … Continue reading
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An Iowa Veteran For Peace Remembers Tonkin Gulf Resolution
An Iowa Veteran For Peace Remembers Tonkin Gulf Resolution by Ed Flaherty Early August is filled with poignant anniversaries–Hiroshima, Nagasaki, Nixon's resignation. Another to ponder. Aug 7, 1964: The US Senate, with an 88-2 vote and the US House, with … Continue reading
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