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April 2, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Nominate the 2025 War Abolisher of the Year

Nominate the 2025 War Abolisher of the Year World BEYOND War wants to honor those working to abolish the institution of war itself. With the Nobel Peace Prize and other nominally peace-focused institutions so frequently honoring other good causes or, in fact, wagers of war,…

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March 31, 2025 at 2:04 PM

WBW News & Action: A giant in peace activism

David Hartsough's remarkable life. If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Have you joined us on Bluesky?   Online version with lan…

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March 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Support Victims of Military Domestic Violence on May 19 in Washington DC

  Dear John, The U.S. military has a domestic violence problem. It is widespread. It is deadly. It is not new or secret. Decades of studies, plans, and internal policies have done nothing to reduce it.   The Pentagon has long known about …

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March 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Participate in a Peace Fashion Show in DC!

  Dear John,We're excited to be partnering with environmental fashion designer and activist Runa Ray for Threads of Peace, including a peace fashion show, peace flag exhibit, speeches & music, taking place on Memorial Day weekend, Sat…

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March 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM

Divest to Reinvest in Peace!

Dear John, As military budgets continue to balloon and wars and war preparations are expanding across the world, it feels like we’re at a tipping point. Something needs to shift and on a global scale. Our divestment campaigns are taking money out of the war machine. If y…

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March 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM

Last Chance to Join! War and the Environment Online Course Starts Next Week

  Dear John, Our War and the Environment, online course, begins next week!  This six-week learning journey delves into the environmental impact of war and militarism—before, during, and after conflicts—affecting people, e…

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March 17, 2025 at 1:46 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace in Shadow of War

And what we can do If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   Read and Share: A World BEYO…

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March 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM

Peace Advocacy in the Shadow of War: Book Club with Francis Shor

How do you effectively act for peace during a war? What the past has to teach us. In April 2025, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Peace Advocacy in the Shadow of War with the author Francis Shor. When you register for the club, …

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March 10, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Join Us: War and the Environment – Learn, Connect, Act

Dear John, War is not only the leading cause of death, injury, and trauma on the planet—it is also a major contributor to climate change. From toxic military waste and war-driven deforestation to the massive carbon footprint of militaries, war and prepar…

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March 7, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Film Fest Starts Next Week!

  Dear John,   Our 5th annual virtual film festival starts next week! This year's film fest explores the untold stories of nuclear weapons through the films Nuked (2023), Atomic Homefront (2017), and Sand Storm, the Sahar…

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March 4, 2025 at 2:30 PM

This man must not become ambassador to Israel

Huckabee is a passionate supporter of the current genocidal campaign. The U.S. Senate is considering making Mike Huckabee U.S. Ambassador to Israel. Huckabee is a former governor of Arkansas who believes that Israel should take over all of Palestine, that all Christian eva…

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March 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM

WBW News & Action: Make Earth a Zone of Peace

And what we can do If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Check out our 2024 Annual Report here!   Online version with langu…

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February 28, 2025 at 7:55 PM

Webinar: Israeli Conscientious Objectors Share Their Stories (March 16)

  Dear John, On Sunday, March 16 at 12:00pm ET, please join us for a Zoom webinar to hear from Israeli conscientious objectors who will share their stories of refusing to join the Israeli military.This webinar is hosted in partnership wit…

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February 26, 2025 at 4:10 PM

We coordinated a global day of action to #CloseBases

60+ actions in 27 countries Everyone's hard work came to beautiful fruition on the Global Day of Action to Close Bases last weekend! There were 61 actions in 27 countries in an effort endorsed by 72 organizations, and with many organizations working together to plan, promote…

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February 24, 2025 at 1:20 PM

Webinar: Women in Conflict Zones (March 19)

  Dear John,On March 19 at 12:00pm ET, you're invited to join us for the Women in Conflict Zones webinar, which will amplify the voices of women who have been affected by conflict around the world. Sponsored by World BEYOND War, Southern …

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February 21, 2025 at 2:32 PM

Feb. 23 is the Global Day of Action to Close Bases

Anti-military base actions of all kinds (protests, blockades, concerts, rallies, marches, lectures, poster displays, etc.) are happening on or about February 23, 2025, including near you! Individuals and organizations all over the world have added events to the map, incl…

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February 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM

📢 War and the Environment: One Course to Address Two Existential Threats 🌍

📣 Online Course Alert “War and the Environment”—Sign up today! 📅 Course Start and End Dates: March 24 – May 4, 2025 🔗 Click here to register and to learn more Course Overview Militarism is one of the world’s top pollute…

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February 17, 2025 at 3:17 PM

WBW News & Action: Start a lasting peace in Ukraine now

And what we can do If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Check out our 2024 Annual Report here!   Online version with langu…

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February 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Peace and Justice

This book explores multiple lenses of identity, so whether you’re an activist, educator, parent, leader, grandparent or caring citizen, this book & club is for you! Join the authors for illuminating discussions about the intersections of peace and justice, as wel…

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February 12, 2025 at 1:18 PM

🎬 Announcing Our 2025 Film Fest 🎬

  Dear John,I’d like to personally invite you to World BEYOND War's 5th annual virtual film festival. Throughout the month of March, the film festival will explore the untold stories of nuclear weapons, in commemoration o…

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February 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM

Love it when an anti-military bases plan comes together

Anti-military base actions of all kinds (protests, blockades, concerts, rallies, marches, lectures, poster displays, etc.) are being planned for February 23, 2025! People all over the world are adding events to the map rapidly, including in Boston, U.S.; Büchel, Germany; Ang…

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February 7, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Book Club: Empowering Peace and Justice Education

Book Club: Empowering Peace and Justice Education In March, 2025, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book Empowering Peace and Justice Education: An Actionable Framework for Elementary Educators and Learners with the authors…

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February 3, 2025 at 3:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Country Is Humanity

And what we can do If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   The Doomsda…

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January 31, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Save the Date: Celebrate Peace this Memorial Day Weekend in DC!

  Dear John, SAVE THE DATE! You're invited to join World BEYOND War & Fashioning for Social Environmental Justice on Saturday, May 24 for the display of the Global Peace Flag Project at The Ellipse in front of the White House in Washi…

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January 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM

Sign up for action alerts in the Washington Metro area!

  Dear John,We're launching a new email listserv for the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia) Chapter of World BEYOND War to share news about events and actions happening in the Washington, DC metro area. If you'd like to subscribe for update…

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January 27, 2025 at 2:51 PM

Whole World Protesting Bases on One Day

Imagine if on one day people on all continents and in all countries turned out to rally against and demand the closure of all military bases. Don't just imagine it! Find the event nearest you or let us help you create one and add it to the map! DAYTOCLOSEBASES.ORG The E…

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January 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM

Take Action: DC - Arlington - Hampton Roads

Upcoming online event in Hampton Roads and real-world events in DC and Arlington. HAMPTON ROADS, Va. Join us on 22 January 2025, to learn about the dangers of nuclear war and how you can join people in Hampton Roads working for nuclear disarmament. As the Doomsday Clock stan…

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January 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM

WBW News & Action: the futility of war

And what we can do If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   On the announced ceasefire a…

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January 17, 2025 at 2:21 PM

How to protest a military base

There is a Global Day of Action on February 23 to protest military bases, and you can help plan an event near you! We'll provide you with modifiable graphics, press advisory, talking points, etc. We've even set up a pair of zoom calls you can join on January 23 to help plan…

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January 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM

DC - Arlington - Hampton Roads for PEACE

Upcoming online event in Hampton Roads and real-world events in DC and Arlington. HAMPTON ROADS, Va. Join us on 22 January 2025, to learn about the dangers of nuclear war and how you can join people in Hampton Roads working for nuclear disarmament. As the Doomsday Clock stan…

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January 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Save the Date: Global Day of Action to Close Bases (February 23)

  Save the Date for the Global Day of Action to #CloseBases on February 23! Dear John,Join us for a Global Day of Action to Close Military Bases on February 23! We call on individuals and organizations around th…

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January 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM

The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change

In February, 2025, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book Nuclear Is Not the Solution: The Folly of Atomic Power in the Age of Climate Change with the author M. V. Ramana. When you register for the club, we'll send you an electro…

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January 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Join us in DC for peace and sanity

No More Nuclear-Apocalypse Profiteering Join us in Washington D.C. January 27 and 28, 2025 Those profiting from putting all life on Earth at risk -- with the risk of nuclear war now higher than ever before -- will be holding their annual gathering in Arlington, their so-cal…

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January 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM

WBW News & Action: A New Chapter

Join in! If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   It's time to start a …

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January 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM

You’re Invited: How to Start a WBW Chapter!

  Dear John,   You are invited to our Online Info Session: How to Start a World BEYOND War Chapter on Saturday, January 18 at 3:00pm Eastern Time (20:00 GMT).    Are you looking for a way to get involved in local anti-war…

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January 2, 2025 at 2:20 PM

No More Nuclear-Apocalypse Profiteering

No More Nuclear-Apocalypse Profiteering Join us in Washington D.C. January 27 and 28, 2025 Those profiting from putting all life on Earth at risk -- with the risk of nuclear war now higher than ever before -- will be holding their annual gathering in Arlington, their so-cal…

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December 30, 2024 at 2:03 PM

Happy New Year + One day left to give for peace in 2024

Get the tax deduction while you still can! John! There is less than 48 hours left in 2024 which means there is less than 48 hours to make a donation to World BEYOND War this year and get the tax deduction (while you still can)! We know we’ve asked before but we’re going to as…

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December 23, 2024 at 4:01 PM

WBW News & Action: 1/4 through war's last century?

Join in! If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   Watch our 2024 Top 10…

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December 20, 2024 at 3:35 PM

Give the Gift of a Book Club for Peace

Peace book clubs make terrific gifts. Here are some upcoming online book clubs with anti-war authors that you can register yourself or another for now. (Let us know, and we can inform someone of your gift.) Click each link below to learn about the book and author. In Janu…

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December 18, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Our 2024 Top 10 Video!

Watch the progress we've made this year It's that time of the year again when we reflect on all that the global war abolition movement has accomplished. We have a long road ahead of us and a lot of work to do next year and beyond. But for now, take a look at what we've accomp…

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December 13, 2024 at 2:47 PM

The nonprofit killer bill: make a tax exempt donation while you still can

John, It’s been a challenging year for so many of us. As wars and genocides across the world work to further divide our global community, we in this global movement for war abolition must address the leading role of the U.S. government in funding and fueling the atrocities w…

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December 9, 2024 at 3:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Solidarity without Borders

Join in! If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here.   Online version with language translation.   WESTERN ASIA Join an…

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December 6, 2024 at 3:02 PM

The Dangers of Worshiping Warriors

Book Club: Robert F. Keeler with Sacred Soldier: The Dangers of Worshiping Warriors In January 2025, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Sacred Soldier: The Dangers of Worshiping Warriors with the author Robert F. Keeler. When you…

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December 4, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Peace Presents

Have you explored our peace shop? You or your friends or loved ones might like a lot of what you find. SHIRTS AND GEAR We offer a wide variety of antiwar and pro-peace messages on shirts, sweatshirts, flags, signs, mugs, buttons, hats, teddy bears, towels, phone cases, stic…

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December 2, 2024 at 2:46 PM

Can we count on you this year?

Well, it's already that time of the year again: tomorrow is #GivingTuesday, the day of global giving, and we're hoping you'll help amplify and support WBW. As the U.S. Congress works to give presidents the power to shut down nonprofits, and as the incoming president sets u…

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November 29, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Webinar: Peacebuilding Next to Russia (December 14)

  Dear John, Join us on Saturday, December 14 for an online panel on "Peacebuilding Next to Russia" to hear from Finnish perspectives on peace. Finland and Russia not only share a 1,340-kilometer (833 miles) border, but also a long histo…

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November 27, 2024 at 3:35 PM

📣 Tell Elon Musk's Dept of Government Efficiency: Cut Military Spending!

  Dear John, Elon Musk wants volunteers to work 80 hours a week gutting the U.S. federal government. He’s supposedly going to run something called the Department of Government Efficiency, and is looking for super brilliant ideas on what t…

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November 25, 2024 at 2:47 PM

WBW News & Action: You're smarter than a billionaire

No normalizing this! If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Hands off Sudan! End the war on Gaza! Make…

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November 22, 2024 at 3:17 PM

Join us in Cuba for the World Balance Conference / Únase a nosotros en Cuba para la Conferencia por el Equilibrio del Mundo

  Español Abajo    Dear John, You're invited to join WBW Co-Founder David Swanson in Cuba from January 28 to 31, 2025 for the 6th International World Balance Conference.   Every two years, this event brings together more th…

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November 20, 2024 at 3:47 PM

PEACE through billboards

Now more than ever, those in power need to see the demands of people big and bold and unavoidable. We can put billboards where needed, if your donations fund them! World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated organizations advocating for the…

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