Tag Archives: Peace

The Path Leads To Peace

Posted on April 30, 2013 by bfiajohnshumaker

IS Cubed is ISIS Follow Your Way You are not alone The Path leads to Peace I will be with You in All Ways In All days Always I AM in All Rays Santi Aum Follow the Rainbow Big Dipper … 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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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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James Zogby Iowa Lecture Tour: U.S. Policy Toward Iran

Posted on March 20, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

According to Dr. James Zogby, escalating rhetoric from all sides in the Gulf conflict poses danger. “The region is a tinderbox, and it is as if everyone is too busy playing with matches to think of the consequences….” The Crisis … Continue reading →

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Iowans Should Tell Reps: Pursue Peace Not War

Posted on February 1, 2012 by bfiaedflaherty

“We must be smart enough and active enough as citzens to not be suckered into another war.” It has been a little over a month since the last US troops came home from Iraq, from a war that was born … Continue reading →

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Iowans Press Harkin for Diplomacy with Iran

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Paul Deaton

DES MOINES– Jeffrey Weiss of the Catholic Peace Ministry led a delegation of 16 Iowans representing nine organizations in a meeting with representatives of Senator Tom Harkin’s staff on Jan. 18 to request Harkin publicly promote diplomacy with Iran. The … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day Events Honoring Those Who Serve

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Trish Nelson

The Iowa Commission of Veterans Affairs would greatly appreciate your assistance in spreading the word of these events, celebrations, observances, and ceremonies taking place throughout the Great State of Iowa on and around Veterans Day. This is a great opportunity … Continue reading →

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Veterans For Peace Plan Armistice Day Event

Posted on November 9, 2011 by bfiaedflaherty

Local groups, including Veterans for Peace, Friday will recall the hopes of peoples for an end to war when the Armistice ending World War I on the Western Front was celebrated 93 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918. Bells rang … Continue reading →

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It is Time to End Our Longest War

Posted on October 7, 2011 by Paul Deaton

As we mark the tenth anniversary of the invasion of Afghanistan on October 7, we have to ask ourselves, why are we still there? What constitutes victory? Will we stay ten more years? Each month we spend billions of dollars … Continue reading →

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