Tag Archives: Veterans for Peace

Nobel Nominee Kathy Kelly To Speak In Iowa City

Posted on March 14, 2022 by Trish Nelson

Peace Activist Kathy Kelly “War Is Never the Answer” Friday, March 18th, 7:00 pm Unitarian Universalist Society 2355 Oakdale Rd, Coralville Kathy Kelly, American peace activist, author, and member of the Veterans For Peace Advisory Board, will speak on “War … Continue reading →

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Vets For Peace: Contact Chuck And Joni ASAP

Posted on November 26, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Action alert from Ed Flaherty, Veterans for Peace Chapter #161 The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) is being considered now in the US Senate. It looks like it will be debated on the Senate floor on Nov. 29th. I frankly … Continue reading →

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Armistice Day Observance

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Trish Nelson

Armistice Day Observance The “WAR TO END ALL WARS” ended 103 years ago, on November 11, 1918 On that day, people around the world rejoiced at the promise of peace. Armistice Day is a day to promote peace and to … Continue reading →

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Niazy, Hale, Warnagiris And Our Endless War

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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Armistice Day Observance To Be Held On Zoom

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Trish Nelson

Armistice Day message from Ed Flaherty: Veterans For Peace, Chapter 161 is holding space with a traditional Armistice Day Observance on Zoom. You are invited to be there with us as we celebrate the peace that the world felt at … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Armistice Day

Posted on August 20, 2018 by Paul Deaton

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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Veterans Condemn Trump’s ‘Zero Tolerance’ Immigration Policy

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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Iraq Peace Vigil, Fifteen Years Later

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Trish Nelson

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 →

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It’s Not Memorial Day

Posted on May 24, 2017 by Paul Deaton

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 →

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Veterans March At Standing Rock

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Trish Nelson

Take a minute and honor these warriors by being a witness to the struggle.  

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