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December 19, 2020 at 5:00 PM

End war on Yemen, Prevent war on Iran

1. End the War on Yemen! 2. There is an opportunity that won't last long to end deadly sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on Iran, and move toward peace and diplomacy. Click here or read below. 3. The NoWar2021 conference may be our best yet, is planned for June 4-6, an…

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December 17, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Wrapping up 2020 in Support of Peace

This year has arguably been one of the most bizarre of our collective lifetimes. As we are in the midst of the holiday season and wrapping up the year, gift giving might not be at the top of our lists. But what better way to close out 2020 than by making gifts in honor of your…

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December 14, 2020 at 2:30 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace Season

  Online version with language translation.   December 16 Webinar: Peace through Permaculture & Farming. How do we tackle something as large as the twin threats of war and cli…

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December 8, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Peace through Farming, Permaculture, & Simple Living

John, I'm excited to be moderating this webinar, which brings together my 2 areas of focus: anti-war campaigning and farming/permaculture. I hope you can join us for this discussion of the practical steps that we can all take to divest from war and be peacebuilders in our com…

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December 7, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Ending Iran Sanctions / Announcing NoWar2021

1. There is an opportunity that won't last long to end deadly sanctions imposed by the U.S. government on Iran, and move toward peace and diplomacy. Click here or read below. 2. The NoWar2021 conference may be our best yet, is planned for June 4-6, and can be attended by anyo…

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December 5, 2020 at 3:31 PM

The irrationality of capitalism + war

Dear John, You're invited to join us on December 7 for a special webinar with Yale Magrass and Charles Derber, authors of Glorious Causes, to explore how elites galvanize people for war and bring them to adopt political-economic identities which contradict their rational self…

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December 3, 2020 at 7:01 PM

A Cabinet Free of War Profiteers

As long as the United States has a Secretary of "Defense" let's make it someone who is unencumbered by a history of advocating for bellicose military policies and is free of financial ties to the weapons industry. Michèle Flournoy does not meet those qualifications and is ill-…

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December 1, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Giving for Peace

#GivingTuesday is here! A donation made today to World BEYOND War helps us bring peace and security to people around the world who are suffering the most from the devastating impacts of war. Your support today will fund our educational work, our divestment campaigns, and our …

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November 30, 2020 at 4:03 PM

WBW News & Action: Almost Every Country on Earth

  Online version with language translation.   Thus far, people in 187 countries have signed our pledge to work to end all war. See which countries are on the list here. Sign if yo…

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November 28, 2020 at 4:34 PM

Glory is the deadliest drug

Webinar: GLORY - The Deadliest Drug: December 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. EST (GMT-5) In this webinar, Yale Magrass and Charles Derber, authors of Glorious Causes, consider how elites galvanize people for war and bring them to adopt political-economic identities that contra…

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November 26, 2020 at 8:47 PM

These books are wonderful gifts

These three books make wonderful reading and wonderful gifts: A Global Security System: An Alternative to War (AGSS) is World BEYOND War’s award-winning blueprint for an alternative security system – one in which peace is pursued by peaceful means. Learn more about AGSS a…

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November 24, 2020 at 10:00 PM

The Global Day of Unity & Giving Is Just A Week Away!

#GivingTuesday, the global day of unity and giving, is coming up in just one week on December 1st. #GivingTuesday, the global day of unity and giving, is coming up in just one week on December 1st. As we approach the end of an unprecedented year that has set a path for an unce…

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November 23, 2020 at 2:15 PM

Why is US military in Africa?

John, did you know that the U.S. military has 29 military bases in 15 countries across Africa? The U.S. military established AFRICOM in 2008, despite the majority of African nations rejecting it. Under a false guise of providing security, the U.S. uses its military force to im…

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November 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM

Thursday: Ending the War on Afghanistan

You're invited to participate in a free webinar on Thursday, November 19th, at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. ET. Register here to get the Zoom info. The U.S. war on Afghanistan is in its 20th year. The morning after this webinar, the House Armed Services Committee will hold a hearing on …

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November 16, 2020 at 6:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Opportunities for Peace

  Online version with language translation.   The U.S. State Department has restricted visas for ICC officials and sanctioned court officials. This action has been condemned by ov…

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November 13, 2020 at 3:17 PM

New Book Out: Peace Poetry from Around the Globe

New Book Out: Peace Poetry from Around the Globe A new book has just been published by World BEYOND War called Second Name of Earth Is Peace, edited by Mbizo Chirasha and David Swanson, and including the work of 65 poets (including Chirasha) from Argentina, Australia, Bangla…

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November 11, 2020 at 1:31 PM

Ask Biden to End Trump's Coercive Measures Against the International Criminal Court

When individuals or states perpetrate crimes against the norms of human decency, people of good will often agree "we must do something." For lack of a better alternative, that is often taken to mean military action, and used to justify huge military expenditures. One of the b…

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November 7, 2020 at 6:01 PM

Join me online November 10th or 11th

I hope you can join me for one of these two great online events. Both are free. 1. What About World War II? Tuesday, November 10th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. ET (UTC-5) This webinar, open to all, will feature discussion of the “What about WWII?” question so popular among suppor…

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November 4, 2020 at 4:16 PM

Here comes Armistice Day 103

Armistice Day / Remembrance Day 103 Is November 11, 2020 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 decisio…

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November 2, 2020 at 4:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Events for Peace

  Online version with language translation.   Here is our new guide to using billboards to generate media, membership, and activism. The billboard pictured above in Milwaukee, whe…

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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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