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Tag Archives: Veterans for Peace
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
Posted in Veterans
Tagged armistice day, Iowa veterans, Peace, veterans, Veterans for Peace
Veterans Condemn Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy
Veterans For Peace strongly condemns Trump’s ‘zero tolerance’ immigration policy, the imprisonment of children, and criminalization of undocumented immigrants. Our immigration laws and enforcement tactics have long been at a crisis point and we are now witnessing even more draconian … Continue reading
Posted in Immigration, Veterans
Tagged families belong together, Immigration, veterans, Veterans for Peace
Iraq Peace Vigil, Fifteen Years Later
Action alert by Ed Flaherty – Please join Veterans For Peace and PEACE Iowa at the Clinton St/Iowa Ave entrance to the Pentacrest in Iowa City at 5:30 – 6:00 PM on Monday, March 19th for a 15-Year Peace Vigil. … Continue reading
Posted in Blog for Iowa
Tagged Iraq War, PEACE Iowa, Peace vigils, Veterans for Peace
It’s Not Memorial Day
We can end the witch hunt because it’s been found in the person of Iowa House Speaker Linda Upmeyer. I had hoped our first female speaker would be different from other politicians. Those hopes were dashed as she proved herself … Continue reading
Posted in Veterans
Tagged Armed Forces Day, Memorial Day, veterans, Veterans for Peace
Veterans March At Standing Rock
Take a minute and honor these warriors by being a witness to the struggle.
Posted in Bakken pipeline
Tagged #nobakken, #noDAPL, Standing Rock, Veterans for Peace
Veterans for Peace Sponsor Armistice Day Observance
Bells worldwide were rung on the 11th month, the 11th day, at 11 a.m. in 1918 to celebrate and recognize the ending of WWI, “the war to end all wars. ” To commemorate that peaceful pledge, bells were rung around … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election Campaign
Tagged Armistice Day observance, Veterans for Peace
Cemeteries And Decorations
BIG GROVE TOWNSHIP, Iowa — A couple of years ago the Solon American Legion moved their annual Memorial Day commemoration from Oakland Cemetery to the new service memorial at American Legion Field. As remaining World War II veterans depart on … Continue reading
Posted in Progressive Community
Tagged Memorial Day, Progressive Community, Veterans for Peace
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On Being A Veteran
My 1975 enlistment in the U.S. Army had everything to do with how screwed up the military was coming out of Vietnam. I asked myself, if regular people didn’t step up and fix the mess, who will? I almost didn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Veterans
Tagged veterans, Veterans Day, Veterans for Peace
Rowley – McGovern Iowa Speaking Tour
FBI whistle blower Coleen Rowley and former CIA analyst Ray McGovern to speak at organized events in nine Iowa cities beginning Sept. 24 IOWA CITY — The three Iowa chapters of Veterans for Peace announce a nine-city tour of Iowa … Continue reading
Posted in Peace, Veterans
Tagged Coleen Rowley, Iowa Caucuses, Ray McGovern, Veterans for Peace
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