Dear John,

Today, a letter led by CODEPINK and signed by over 220 organizations from around the world was released calling for a cancellation of the F-35 fighter jet program and a reinvestment of its budget into life-affirming programs like universal healthcare, housing guarantees, and more. 

This is what a peace movement united for justice looks like. Organizations in countries like Germany and the UK that partner with the U.S. F-35 program signed on. So did national groups in the U.S., and so did local groups impacted by  F-35 training in South Burlington, Vermont. 

Now we need individual peace activists like you to sign the letter, too! Join us in telling President Biden and Congress to CANCEL the F-35 program!

Why are we calling for a cancellation of the F-35 program? We primarily stand firmly against the F-35 as a weapon of war. The F-35 is sold to the Israeli Occupation Forces that kill and harm Palestinians daily. The warplane also spells a complete disaster for the environment, using around 1,340 gallons of fuel per hour! The F-35 program is also a complete failure — it’s 9 years behind schedule, riddled with major flaws, and yet continues to receive never-ending investment. Programs that protect people, such as universal healthcare, never see the light of day, while the F-35 program has cost U.S. taxpayers $1.7 trillion 

It’s time to cancel the F-35 program and invest in things that actually protect us! 

CODEPINK is dedicated to ending the F-35 program. It is a perfect example of unchecked military spending — the money we’ve poured into the F-35 program could be used to forgive student debt. It could be used to fight the climate crisis. It could be used to fund universal healthcare. As the effects of climate change worsen and our communities continue to deal with the effects of overlapping pandemics, we need international solidarity and social resources more than ever. What we DON’T need is the dysfunctional, trillion-dollar military buildup of the F-35 which stokes fear, wastes resources, and destroys lives and the planet. 

Towards Peace,
Danaka, Ann, Isabella, Farida, Grace, Justina, Jodie, Kelly, Lola, Marcy, Maha, Mark, Medea, Melissa, Michelle, Nancy, Olivia, Paki, Sam, Shea, Samantha, Teddy, Teri, and Tim 

P.S. Medea Benjamin is going on a book tour! Find out where she's stopping and how to bring her to your city!