Tag Archives: Iowa veterans for peace

Peace Rally Friday

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Trish Nelson

The public is hungry for peace, but have little idea of what it looks like or how to get there.  PLEASE come, if you can, to the east side of the Pentacrest in Iowa City on the UI campus on … 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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Whistleblower Tour Coming To Iowa

Posted on September 14, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

FBI Whistleblower Coleen Rowley and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern will launch their week-long barn-storming speaking tour on September 24 in Dubuque. The tour, dubbed “The Truth Shall Make You Free,” is sponsored by the three Iowa chapters of Veterans … Continue reading →

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The Sanctity Of Every Life And The Horror Of Every War

Posted on May 25, 2015 by bfiaedflaherty

There has been a national effort by Veterans for Peace to have letters written to the Vietnam Memorial Wall in conjunction with vietnamfulldisclosure.org. Our local group has sent in several letters.  This one is by Gail Coleman, an associate member … 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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The Problem Is A Decade Of War

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Paul Deaton

General Shinseki’s Resignation Will Solve Nothing SAINT LOUIS, Mo.– General Eric Shinseki has resigned his position as secretary of the Veterans Administration (VA). Now what? When will we start the real debate the nation must have about turning away from … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Event To Remember Veterans and Civilians

Posted on November 8, 2013 by bfiaedflaherty

Armistice Day is a day to promote peace and to remember the victims of war, both veterans and civilians. Veterans For Peace Chapter #161 is sponsoring an Armistice Day Observance to be held on Monday, November 11th at the Clinton … Continue reading →

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