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October 30, 2020 at 1:30 PM

The book every opponent of war needs

“You say you’re against war, but what’s the alternative?” The Fifth Edition of A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) is now available! AGSS is World BEYOND War’s blueprint for an alternative security system – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means. T…

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October 28, 2020 at 4:31 PM

Armistice Day Is Coming

November 11, 2020, is Armistice Day 103 — which is 102 years since World War I was ended at a scheduled moment (11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 — killing an extra 11,000 people after the decision to end the war had been reached early in the morning). In…

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October 27, 2020 at 3:43 PM

Freedom of press means freedom for Assange

Tell Congress: we need peace and a free press. President Trump’s anti-journalism stance may seem like a childish display of rude tweets and calling criticism “fake news.” But it’s much worse! As recent history has shown us, we need a free press to push back against war propa…

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October 26, 2020 at 3:57 PM

Billboards to Celebrate Banning Nukes

Did you hear this weekend's big news? Thanks to the persistent and committed work of peace activists around the world, the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons just reached 50 country ratifications. This means that in 90 days the treaty will be law. Now our local div…

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October 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Big Plans: Remembrance / Armistice Day

November 11, 2020, is Armistice Day 103 — which is 102 years since World War I was ended at a scheduled moment (11 o’clock on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 — killing an extra 11,000 people after the decision to end the war had been reached early in the morning). In…

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October 21, 2020 at 2:46 PM

Tell Military: Refuse Illegal Orders from Trump on Election

“Let us not hedge about one thing,” journalist Barton Gellman writes in the current issue of The Atlantic. “Donald Trump may win or lose, but he will never concede.” In desperation, as commander in chief, Trump could attempt to order the U.S. military to interfere with some…

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October 19, 2020 at 3:54 PM

WBW News & Action: Armistice Day Is Coming

  Online version with language translation.   Armistice / Remembrance Day #103 is November 11, 2020 — 102 years since World War I was ended at a scheduled moment (11 o’clock on th…

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October 15, 2020 at 1:16 PM

FREE Organizing 101 Online Training!

Hi John, You're invited to enroll in our new FREE 4-week "Organizing 101 Training" program! Given the systemic issues plaguing our global community, from rampant militarism, to climate change, to vast economic inequality, it feels more important than ever to strengthen our sk…

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October 12, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Join those of us from 175 countries who have signed the peace pledge

Sign the Declaration of Peace 日本語. Deutsch. Español. Italiano. 中文. Française. Norsk. Svenska. Pусский. Polskie. বাংলা।. हिंदी।. 한국어. Português. فارسی العربية Organizations sign the pledge here. Get sign-up sheets. "I understand that wars and militarism make us les…

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October 5, 2020 at 5:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Debunking Myths

  Online version with language translation.   Last chance: Our new 6-week online course starts today!Learn to debunk World War II as an argument for militarism. Get all the details and get started…

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September 28, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Starts in 1 week: Online Course on WWII and Ending War

Imagine having an overwhelming answer to the most common objection to abolishing war: "What about World War II?" Now is the time to reserve your spot before the online course on Leaving World War II Behind begins on Monday, October 5th. The brand new book on which the course…

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September 25, 2020 at 1:15 PM

An Alternative to War

“You say you’re against war, but what’s the alternative?” The Fifth Edition of A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) is now available! AGSS is World BEYOND War’s blueprint for an alternative security system – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means. T…

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September 23, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Ending War Requires Finally Ending WWII

Did you know that the U.S. troops were supposed to leave Germany and Japan but never have, the taxes in the U.S. and elsewhere for weapons were supposed to end but never have, the state of militarization, the government secrecy, and the war propaganda were supposed to ease up …

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September 21, 2020 at 3:01 PM

WBW News & Action: a new guidebook to a world beyond war

  Online version with language translation.   The Fifth Edition of A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) is now available!  AGSS is World BEYOND War’s blueprint f…

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September 17, 2020 at 1:15 PM

Countdown to Peace Day...

John, the International Day of Peace is fast approaching! Here's how you can celebrate: Get tickets to our September 21 online screening of the powerful film "We Are Many," the story of the largest demonstration in human history on February 15th, 2003, when 30 million people…

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September 14, 2020 at 3:03 PM

New Online Course: Leaving WWII Behind

We're offering a brand new online course from October 5 to November 15, 2020. This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part whenever works for you. The course fee is $100, but you can pay less if you have to, more if you ar…

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September 9, 2020 at 2:30 PM

We Are Many

This year on the International Day of Peace, Monday, September 21, 2020, World BEYOND War is organizing an online screening of the film “We Are Many.” Get your tickets here. You’re also invited to these events: September 20, 2-3 p.m. ET (UTC-4) Act for Peace! A Blue Scarf Pe…

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September 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM

WBW News & Action: Leaving WWII Behind

  Online version with language translation.   On October 5, we will launch a brand new 6-week online course debunking misunderstandings about World War II that are often used to j…

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August 31, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Nukes or Humanity -- This planet is not big enough for both

We're launching an appeal from the people of the world to nine nuclear governments to each commit to a nuclear policy of no first strike, not ever, not for any reason; and to sign and ratify the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, and to collectively agree to immed…

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August 26, 2020 at 12:16 PM

International Day of Peace is coming up!

Dear John, Do you know the story of the sky blue scarves that are often worn on International Peace Day (September 21)? The "Border-free Blue Scarves" project was founded by the Afghan Peace Volunteers in Afghanistan, as a response to Professor Noam Chomsky's challenge to bui…

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August 24, 2020 at 1:30 PM

WBW News & Action: Nine Nuclear Nations

  Online version with language translation.   We're joining organizations from around the world to send an urgent appeal to the presidents, prime ministers, and legislatures of ni…

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August 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Poetry Reading with VFP Poet Laureate Doug Rawlings!

Don’t miss out on a very special evening of poetry with Vietnam veteran and Co-Founder of Veterans For Peace, Doug Rawlings. Dear John, Don’t miss out on a very special evening of poetry with Vietnam veteran and Co-Founder of Veterans For Peace, Doug Rawlings. Doug has publ…

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August 10, 2020 at 12:03 PM

How to Prevent Activist Burnout

John, when we're tackling massive issues like militarism, systemic racism, and climate change, how do we keep up the energy and courage to continue our work for peace and social transformation for the long haul? How can we maintain good self-care to prevent burnout from this c…

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July 31, 2020 at 1:02 PM

Book Club with David Swanson: War Is A Lie

Have you not yet read or would like to revisit David Swanson’s book War Is A Lie? Book Club: Join David Swanson to Read and Discuss His Book War Is A Lie Have you not yet read or would like to revisit David Swanson’s book War Is A Lie? Still as timely and urgently needed no…

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July 27, 2020 at 5:01 PM

WBW News & Action: 75 Years of Nukes Is Enough

  Online version with language translation.   75 Years of Nukes Is Enough. Events: July 30, 2020: Webinar: 100 Seconds to Midnight - What does this mean? What can we do? August 5…

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July 25, 2020 at 5:16 PM

The Kateri Peace Conference Will Be Online

This event is always incredible. This year, for the first time, you can join it online from anywhere. BENDING THE ARC: Striving for Peace and Justice in a World of Endless War Supported on ZOOM by WORLD BEYOND WAR Join Steve Breyman, John Amidon, Maureen Beillargeon A…

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July 23, 2020 at 4:30 PM

A big win and a horrible defeat

FIRST THE GOOD NEWS By unanimous vote, the City Council of Charlottesville, Va., on Monday evening voted to ban militarized policing. Specifically, the City Council resolved that “the Charlottesville Police Department shall not acquire weaponry from the United States armed fo…

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July 20, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Today Is The Launch Of The Global Skills Exchange!

Would you like a private or small-group, expert lesson in saxophone, violin, or piano? How about in podcasting, fundraising, researching your genealogy, weaving, knitting, watercolors, or painting your pet's portrait? What would you say to dancing, math, Chinese medicine, or…

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July 17, 2020 at 1:53 PM

This Saturday, Online: PEACESTOCK

Peacestock: The 18th Annual Gathering for Peace: #Peacestock2020 Theme: Where’s the Truth? A Free, Online Zooming Peace Gathering with Veterans For Peace on Saturday, July 18th from 1pm to 4pm CDT (GMT-5) featuring Norman Solomon and Andrew Bacevich. Also with David S…

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July 15, 2020 at 1:13 PM

Guess what they spend our taxes on.

It's tax day on an unusual date this year, but the taxes are largely for the same old misguided purposes, including corporate welfare, fossil fuel subsidies, mass incarceration, militarizing police, and above all waging and preparing for wars. Trump's 2021 budget request var…

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July 13, 2020 at 3:01 PM

WBW News & Action: How you become a peace activist

  Online version with language translation.   Peacestock: The 18th Annual Gathering for Peace: #Peacestock2020 -- Theme: Where's the Truth? A Free, Online Zooming Peace Gathering …

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July 9, 2020 at 5:47 PM

Votes coming in Congress on moving money out of militarism

Votes are now expected in the coming weeks in both houses of Congress on moving a mere 10% of the Pentagon's budget to useful human and environmental purposes. Here's what you can do: 1) Email your Representative and Senators. 2) Use the tools on the next page to share b…

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July 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Join me next week for Arms Trade 101 webinar

Dear John, You're invited to join me on July 9 for a webinar on "Arms Trade 101 and Intersecting Issues." Hosted by Campaign Against Arms Trade (CAAT) UK, this webinar will explore how the global arms trade intersects with other key issues of our time, including racism, colon…

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June 29, 2020 at 3:00 PM

WBW News & Action: Moving Money from Killing to Living

  Online version with language translation.   War and the Environment: July 6 to August 16, 2020: This course starts soon and is rapidly filling up. Instructors will include:• Wo…

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June 26, 2020 at 1:03 PM

New video: War and the Environment -- Course begins July 6

Watch and share this new video: Grounded in research on peace and ecological security, this course focusses on the relationship between two existential threats: war and environmental catastrophe. We will cover: • Where wars happen and why. • What wars do to the earth. • W…

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June 22, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Join in the Global Cyber Peace Conference

Join in this worldwide global peace conference on June 27th wherever you are on Earth! Join World BEYOND War Education Director Phill Gittins and over 100 incredible speakers from around the world for more than 40 sessions and workshops on peace and social justice-related to…

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June 18, 2020 at 5:30 PM

Diplomacy Over Militarism

A huge coalition is launching a major effort to move the U.S. government away from militarism and toward diplomacy. Sign the petition: Support a U.S. foreign policy that prioritizes diplomacy over militarism. It's finally time for a fundamental shift in U.S. foreign policy.…

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June 17, 2020 at 4:02 PM

New Online Course: War and the Environment -- Reserve your spot

Grounded in research on peace and ecological security, this course focusses on the relationship between two existential threats: war and environmental catastrophe. We will cover: • Where wars happen and why. • What wars do to the earth. • What imperial militaries do to t…

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June 15, 2020 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: War and Environment, a new online course

  Online version with language translation.   War and the Environment: July 6 to August 16, 2020: Grounded in research on peace and ecological security, this course focuses on th…

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June 5, 2020 at 2:35 PM

We'd love for John​ xxxxxx​ to sign the Declaration of Peace

Troops out of everywhere! It would boost the Declaration of Peace to add this name: John xxxxxx You can add it here. Or watch this video first if you like: Martin asks us all to sign the Declaration of Peace. We're sending you this email because you've signed a petition…

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June 3, 2020 at 2:45 PM

Call for Talent -- Join Our Online Skills Sharing

Are you an artist, musician, chef, or world-renowned bridge player — or just someone who likes to paint, strum a guitar, cook family recipes, or play cards — and willing to donate your time? World BEYOND War is holding a Global Skills Exchange and is looking for your skills t…

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June 1, 2020 at 5:16 PM

WBW News & Action: Global Skills Exchange

  Online version with language translation.   Are you an artist, musician, chef, or world-renowned bridge player — or just someone who likes to paint, strum a guitar, cook family…

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May 27, 2020 at 6:19 PM

#NoWar2020 starts tomorrow!

Hi John, We're so excited that our virtual #NoWar2020 conference starts tomorrow! We're offering 3 days of online events, in place of our annual convergence that had been planned in Ottawa, Canada. And all of the virtual events are free & open to the public! Our excellent…

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May 25, 2020 at 1:46 PM

A Peace Almanac for 365 Days a Year

The Peace Almanac provides a peace story in text and audio for each date of the calendar year. It's an educational tool, and also an organizational tool, providing opportunities for events that mark important dates and the holidays that should be celebrated. Buy the print edi…

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May 20, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Virtual #NoWar2020 is next week!

John, can you join us next week for our virtual #NoWar2020 conference? We're planning 3 days of online activities from May 28-30 to talk about nonviolence strategies, hear from organizers who have successfully shut down weapons expos in their communities, and learn about via…

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May 18, 2020 at 2:30 PM

WBW News & Action: Audio Peace Almanac Available

  Online version with language translation.   The World BEYOND War Peace Almanac is now available in audio consisting of 365 two-minute segments, one for each day of the year, fr…

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May 13, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Pass the Stop Arming Human Rights Abusers Act

The U.S. government, according to its own reporting, accounts for 66% of all the weapons exported to the least democratic quintile of nations on earth. Of the 50 most oppressive governments identified by a U.S.-government-funded study, the U.S. arms 82% of them. The Stop Armi…

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May 11, 2020 at 2:17 PM

​Building the Peace Movement Teach-In -- Online -- Free

Building the Peace Movement Teach-In Start: Wednesday, May 20, 2020• 8:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) End: Wednesday, May 20, 2020•10:00 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) (GMT-04:00) Host Contact Info: David, [email protected]…

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May 7, 2020 at 12:36 PM

#NoWar2020 goes online!

Dear John, We’re turning #NoWar2020 - our 5th annual conference originally planned for May in Ottawa - into a series of virtual events this upcoming May 28-30. Because of coronavirus, we can’t meet in person for our annual convergence, but we can still gather virtually to lea…

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May 5, 2020 at 1:30 PM

Giving Tuesday for Peace

Today is a special Giving Tuesday. We are in a unique moment to reimagine a world free of violent conflict. With your support, we can expand our digital organizing and educational efforts to grow this global movement and leverage a global ceasefire to make a real push for an …

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