Category Archives: Peace

WHAT IF?

Posted on January 1, 2022 by Dave Bradley

The following opinion was submitted to blogforiowa.com by Ed Flaherty of Veterans For Peace. We also note that President Biden signed the NDAA bill Monday with the extra $25 billion that no one seemed to want: What if President Biden … Continue reading →

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Peace On Earth, Can It Be?

Posted on December 18, 2021 by Dave Bradley

John F. Kennedy’s speech on Peace was given as a commencement address June 10, 1963 – nearly 60 years ago at American University. The dream of peace has never been achieved but is always worth pursuing.  Please skip to 2:30 … Continue reading →

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Niazy, Hale, Warnagiris And Our Endless War

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Veteran Decries Inconsistent Justice by Ed Flaherty The story of Zalmay Niazy of Iowa Falls has been well-publicized.  He was an interpreter for U.S. forces in Afghanistan for several years, has lived in Iowa Falls for several years, where he … Continue reading →

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Is Jessica Reznicek A Terrorist?

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Paul Deaton

Jessica Reznicek, a 39-year-old environmental activist and Catholic Worker from Des Moines, Iowa, was sentenced in federal court June 30 to eight years in prison for her efforts to sabotage construction of the Dakota Access pipeline. In November 2016, Reznicek … Continue reading →

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Honor The Victims of 9/11

Posted on September 10, 2016 by bfiaedflaherty

The images of September 11, 2001 are etched in the minds of almost everyone over the age of twenty. However, we need to be more concerned with what we have done with 9-11 than with 9-11 itself. Yes, we mourn … Continue reading →

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Just Say No To Endless War

Posted on July 18, 2016 by bfiaedflaherty

The US House of Representatives and the US Senate have each approved a version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Each authorizes expenditures of over $600 billion for national defense. (Please note that the $600 billion does NOT include … Continue reading →

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FDR – 1936 – “I Welcome Their Hatred”

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Dave Bradley

3 minutes Sometimes looking back helps clear up the vision as we look forward. From an FDR campaign speech nearly 80 years ago at Madison Square Garden (October 31, 1936). Some things just never change: “For nearly four years you … Continue reading →

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Imagine A World Without Guns

Posted on December 8, 2015 by Trish Nelson
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Veterans For Peace Sponsor Armistice Day Observance

Posted on November 10, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Bells worldwide were rung on the 11th month, the 11th day, at 11 a.m. 1918 to celebrate and recognize the ending of WWI, “The war to end all wars. ” To commemorate that peaceful pledge, bells were rung around the … Continue reading →

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Former State Dept Official To Speak On UI Campus

Posted on October 23, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson (retired), former Chief of Staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell, will speak in Iowa City. His comments will address the excessive political influence of Pentagon contractors on US foreign policy. Wilkerson’s visit follows closely upon … Continue reading →

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