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Tag Archives: Peace
76 Years After The Atomic Bombings
World War II veterans were still living when our family moved back to Iowa in 1993. In each conversation with one of them, I asked about the Aug. 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan and the Nagasaki bombing three … Continue reading
Posted in Nuclear Abolition, Nuclear Disarmament
Tagged nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament, Peace
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Niazy, Hale, Warnagiris And Our Endless War
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
Posted in Peace
Tagged Afghanistan, Christopher Warnagiris, Daniel Hale, justice, Peace, Veterans for Peace, Zalmay Naizy
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$750 Billion, Who Cares?
$750 Billion, Who Cares? By Ed Flaherty In another wonderful example of bipartisan cooperation, the U.S. Senate on June 27 passed the National Defense Authorization Act by a vote of 86-8. The headlines of all media, conservative and liberal, should … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged American wars, guest post, Iowa Peace and Justice, militarism, Peace
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Reclaim Armistice Day
It’s probably just as well the 45th president cancelled his military parade and commemoration of the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day. Armistice Day was born and designated as “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and … Continue reading
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Tagged armistice day, Iowa veterans, Peace, veterans, Veterans for Peace
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Scourging Yemen
Scourging Yemen by Kathy Kelly On May 10, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia informed the UN Security Council and UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres that Saudi Air Defenses had intercepted two Houthi ballistic missiles launched from inside Yemeni territory targeting … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Foreign Affairs, Guest Posts
Tagged children, Foreign Affairs, Peace, Voices for Creative Nonviolence, Yemen
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Hiroshima Day 2018
Monday, Aug. 6, will mark the 73rd anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan during World War II. The atomic bombing of Nagasaki, Japan took place three days later. It’s time for nuclear-armed states to begin the work … Continue reading
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Tagged nuclear abolition, nuclear disarmament, Peace
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Fair Booth Workers To Receive Non-violence Training
It’s a sad state of affairs when non-profits feel they must take non-violence training in preparation to staff a booth at the Johnson County Fair. PEACE Iowa, Veterans for Peace, 100Grannies for a Livable Future and Iowa Physicians for Social … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged 100Grannies for a Livable Future, Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility, Peace, PEACE Iowa, Progressive Community, Veterans for Peace
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Campaign Nonviolence Event In Iowa
Many eyes will be fixed upon the discussion of climate change during the debate that begins Sept. 24 at the United Nations 69th General Assembly. There is another topic of interest to the peace and justice community. President Obama is … Continue reading
Posted in Peace
Tagged Campaign Nonviolence, nonviolence, Pace e Bene, Peace, Syria, United Nations
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Medea Benjamin Comes To Iowa
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink, is known world-wide as a tireless campaigner for peace and justice. She will be a presenter at the Drones Symposium at Grinnell College on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 4:15 p.m. Prior to that, she … Continue reading
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Tagged Drones in iowa, Iowa drone protest, Medea Benjamin, Peace
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