Category Archives: Peace

Reapers Salute Drones in Des Moines

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Paul Deaton

Note in our inbox from Aaron Jorgensen-Briggs. PAIR OF REAPERS SALUTE DRONES ON FLEUR AVENUE Upset about possibility of drone base not being placed in Iowa, duo says yes to death and no to life DES MOINES-  (CPM News Services)  … Continue reading →

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Iowans Arrested at KC Nuke Plant Protest

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Paul Deaton

(UPDATED July 16, 2013) Iowa Catholic Workers Frank Cordaro, Ed Bloomer, Elton Davis, and Jessica Reznicek were among two dozen people who were arrested Saturday morning for trespassing at the entrance to the National Nuclear Security Administration’s new south Kansas City … Continue reading →

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D-Day June 6, 1944

Posted on June 9, 2013 by Dave Bradley

 My late Father-in-law joined thousands on Omaha Beach that day He only spoke of it briefly in all the time I knew him. He seldom said anything about WWII. He had lived the horror of war and never wanted to … Continue reading →

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“Ground The Drones” Walk Through Iowa

Posted on June 7, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

There’s going to be a “Ground the Drones” walk thru E. Iowa beginning June 10th. Below is information on the effort, in particular on activities in the Johnson Co. area on June 14-15th. If you are already convinced that our … Continue reading →

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On Memorial Day Weekend, President Obama Calls For End To Perpetual War

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Trish Nelson

It’s an honor to return to the National Defense University. Here, at Fort McNair, Americans have served in uniform since 1791– standing guard in the early days of the Republic, and contemplating the future of warfare here in the 21st … Continue reading →

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Iowa: Field Of Drones?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

The AP article in the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Saturday, March 30th, “Drones Fall in Cross Hairs Amid Privacy Concerns,” addresses the issues surrounding domestic use of drones. It contrasts domestic drones with “the killing machines whose missiles incinerate terrorists … Continue reading →

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Don't be Distracted by North Korean Nuclear Test

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The North Korean nuclear test explosion on Feb. 12 is a serious threat to international security and reemphasizes the need for the U.S. to lead in working with other nuclear-armed states to decrease the risk posed by the existence of … Continue reading →

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The Hell In Hellfire Missiles

Posted on February 6, 2013 by Paul Deaton

The AGM-114 Hellfire air-to-surface missile was developed as an anti-tank weapon back in the days when the primary threat against the United States was thought to be the Soviet Union and their T-62 and T-72 tanks. When I entered the … Continue reading →

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Rethink Afghanistan: Windows & Mirrors

Posted on September 26, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

by Ed Flaherty October 7th will mark the beginning of the 12th year of our war in Afghanistan. Some call it the forgotten war. Many of us haven’t thought about it in a long time. I suggest it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Windows And Mirrors At The Coralville Library In September

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Paul Deaton

CORALVILLE, Iowa– An art exhibit titled “Windows and Mirrors: Reflections on the War in Afghanistan” will be on display at the Coralville Public Library from Sept. 1 through 30. The exhibit is sponsored by American Friends Service Committee, Iowa Veterans … Continue reading →

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