Tag Archives: #gaza

Crisis In Middle East Raises Increasing Humanitarian Concerns

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Here is an excerpt from an article by Ed Fallon about the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. You can read the entire article at Fallonforum.com My Lunch With Two Zionist Friends by Ed Fallon I’m pro-Israel. I’m also pro-Palestine. … Continue reading →

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Fasting For Gaza

Posted on June 17, 2025 by Trish Nelson

Our friend and peace activist Ed Flaherty had his letter to the editor published in the Cedar Rapids Gazette Monday. On May 22, two of my friends, Kathy Kelly and Mike Ferner, along with four others, began a 40-day fast … Continue reading →

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Call for Cease Fire, Release of Prisoners, Hostages, and Unimpeded Humanitarian Aid

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Trish Nelson

Our friend Ed Flaherty wrote the following letter which has been published in The Gazette, Dubuque Telegraph, and Storm Lake Times. It was signed by 27 members of Veterans For Peace #161 and is posted here with permission. ### Veterans … Continue reading →

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The Killing Must Stop

Posted on January 4, 2024 by Trish Nelson

This is a letter to the editor submitted to Blog for Iowa by our friend Ed Flaherty, peace activist. This letter was also sent to local papers. 22,000 Gazans Killed, More Dying On January 1, 2024 it was announced that … Continue reading →

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Iowa City Council To Vote On Cease Fire Resolution

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa City Council will meet on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 6pm to vote on a resolution “supporting a permanent ceasefire in Palestine and Israel, the return of all captives, and the delivery of humanitarian aid; and affirming opposition … Continue reading →

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President Biden Addresses The Nation

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Trish Nelson

Timothy Snyder American historian and author of On Tyranny and The Road to Unfreedom, on Biden speech: “People will pick and parse but I thought it was a wonderful speech… I’m frankly grateful that he’s the president at the moment.”

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