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  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Wow! Wow! Wow!

We are overwhelmed by your generosity and support. What more can we say than that we are completely overwhelmed and moved by your generosity in response to last week’s email about our financial status. We knew we had an incredible base of supporters but your donations, words …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 23, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Seven Upcoming Online Book Clubs for Peace

These four-week online book clubs limited to 18 participants each, plus the authors, have been getting rave reviews. They consistently sell out just before they start, but if you register for future ones you get more time to read the book -- and you help World BEYOND War. M…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Four New Online Courses to End War and Build Peace

Announcing Four Online Courses in 2022 to End War and Build Peace War and The Environment, Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2022 War Abolition 101, Apr 18 - May 29, 2022 Leaving WWII Behind, June 19 - July 31, 2022 War Abolition 201, Oct 10 - Nov 20, 2022 Four-Course Package Page: s…
  Alex McAdams, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM

We're in serious financial trouble

I want to share an organizational update that ultimately has a great impact on all of us. Dear Friends for Peace, World BEYOND War is in serious danger of not being able to pay its bills this month. We've been growing, accomplishing more, and also developing prospects for fu…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM

WBW News & Action: New Anti-War Pro-Peace Resources Database

Online version with language translation.   Anti-War & Pro-Peace Resources Database: We’ve compiled this database of useful resources of our own and links to those found elsewhere. Are you looki…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Check out what's in store

Have you seen what's in the World BEYOND War Shop at worldbeyondwar.org/shop ? Check out the books, clothes, gear, and scarves! A Global Security System: An Alternative To War: Powells, Bulk Discount, Digital (ePub), Digital (Kindle), Digital (PDF), Audio. Peace Almanac…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 4:34 PM

BREAKING: #NoTechForApartheid

Join WBW & people across the world saying #NoTechForApartheid Dear John, This. Is. Huge. Yesterday, almost 800 workers at Amazon and Google joined forces to demand their employers pull out of Project Nimbus – a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud services for the Isr…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Online Event Planned on the Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day

The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. That's one week before Armistice Day. Leading Peace Activists from Around the World to Discuss the Origins of…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 11, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Stop Excluding Military Pollution from Climate Agreements

To: Participants in COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, November 1-12, 2021 From: YOU As a result of final-hour demands made by the U.S. government during negotiation of the 1997 Kyoto treaty, military greenhouse gas emissions were exempted from climate…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Mumia Abu-Jamal on War

One of the most powerful books there is on the evil, and corruption, and dishonesty of war was written by two men, one of whom has been in prison for almost exactly 40 years. His name is Mumia Abu-Jamal, and his level of knowledge and understanding of the institution of war …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Saving a Mountain and Local Communities from a Military Base

Save Sinjajevina’s Nature and Local Communities from a Military Base! Yesterday, the Save Sinjajevina movement received the first-ever annual War Abolisher Award. Background info. Award video. Short shareable video. People in Montenegro have put their bodies in the way an…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Armistice / Remembrance Day Is for Ending War

The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar Mark your calendar. We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. Details coming soon. Plan to wear a sky blue scarf and a white poppy! Peac…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 3:02 PM

WBW News & Action: Murder Incorporated

Online version with language translation.   Attend the First Annual War Abolisher Awards online on October 6th. Participation is free. Click here to learn more and register.   …
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 1, 2021 at 1:23 PM

Join us at the War Abolisher Awards!

John, I'd like to invite you to register for the October 6th online War Abolisher Awards event! Three awards will be presented. The Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021: Peace Boat. The David Hartsough Lifetime Individual War Abolisher of 2021: Mel Duncan. The Wa…
  World BEYOND War via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 3:13 PM

War Abolisher of 2021 Award Announcement

Today, September 27, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the War Abolisher of 2021 Award: Civic Initiative Save Sinjajevina. As already announced, the Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher Award of 2021 will be presented to Peace Boat, and the David Hartsough L…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Big Organizational Announcement!

We are excited to announce that we now have 501(c)(3) status! Dear John, We are excited to announce that just days ago we were approved by the IRS for charitable 501(c)(3) status! This is big news for our small team as we continue to grow and expand. We are incredibly gratefu…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 1:22 PM

WBW News & Action: Award To Go To Mel Duncan

Online version with language translation.   Today, September 20, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the David Hartsough Lifetime Individual War Abolisher of 2021 Award: Mel Duncan. R…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Tell Congress to Reduce Military Spending Now

The U.S. Congress is proposing to increase military spending in the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), now being discussed and amended. Click here to quickly email your Representative and Senators. To phone them, and to be prompted first with what you might wan…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Declaring Peace

A time of ending wars (while plotting and investing in new ones) is a critical moment for declaring PEACE -- something far too important to leave to others. You can Sign the Declaration of Peace in any of these languages: English. 日本語. Deutsch. Español. Italiano. 中文. França…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Peace Boat to Receive Award as Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021

Peace Boat to Receive Award as Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 https://worldbeyondwar.org/warabolisher2021a Today, September 13, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 award: Peace Boat. An online…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Breakthrough Research on What Causes Wars

Stunning new research finds that wars are not only often motivated by the goal (among other goals) of building new military bases, but are also driven in significant part by the existence of current bases. In his new book, The United States of War, David Vine cites research …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 6, 2021 at 2:04 PM

WBW News & Action: What Ending a War Could Look Like

Online version with language translation.   No  More Attacks on Afghanistan: Read and sign this open letter.   New billboards go up in Berlin. How to put u…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 3, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Ending the Western/Gulf War on Syria

What you need to know about the ongoing situation in Syria. Dear John, This Tuesday, September 7, we're pleased to invite you to join us for a live discussion on the urgent need to end the Western/Gulf War on Syria. In conversation with Johnny Achi, Rick Sterling, and Alf…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 1, 2021 at 2:33 PM

No More Attacks on Afghanistan and No Moving the War to China

We need to make ending a war mean ending a war. The United States is still blowing up families with missiles in Afghanistan and promising more. Please read, sign, and share this petition demanding no more attacks on Afghanistan. There's also plenty of talk of moving on to ne…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 31, 2021 at 2:04 PM

Today Is The Last Day To Get $250 For Your Recurring Donation

If you make a recurring donation at any amount, our donor will give us an extra $250. Today is the last day of August which means it’s the last day for you to take up the offer of our generous matching donor. If you make a recurring donation today at any amount, our donor wil…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 29, 2021 at 11:25 PM

“We Hope That You’ll Find It In Your Hearts To Contribute To This Worthy Program”

By making a donation today, you can help young people participate in a global project to build peace. Did you know that South Sudan is the youngest nation in Africa and also has the highest population of youth, accounting for 90% of its population? In the words of the Peace E…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 26, 2021 at 5:01 PM

End the U.S. Military Air Base Construction in Henoko, Okinawa

A petition to President Joe Biden was read aloud in English and Japanese at the White House and at the Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., on Saturday, August 21, 2021, by David Swanson and Hideko Otake. The petition and videos from Washington are here. Sign the Petition. …
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 25, 2021 at 4:00 PM

You're Invited: Become a WBW chapter coordinator

Dear John, Can you help grow the movement for war abolition by starting up a WBW chapter in your area? From fasting against Canada's planned purchase of fighter jets to training youth peacebuilders in Cameroon, World BEYOND War chapters are making a difference in their com…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 23, 2021 at 2:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Don't Get Yanked into War With China

Online version with language translation.   Don't Get Yanked into War With China: Read, sign, and share the petition.   A petition to President Joe Biden w…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 21, 2021 at 5:23 PM

Planning for Peace/Climate Week

The International Day of Peace (September 21) falls in a week of climate activism in at least some parts of the world (September 20-26). We're ready! Resources and ideas for local events are here. And World BEYOND War is taking part in an event in New York City that will be …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 17, 2021 at 3:32 PM

Tracking weapons dealers right up to their doors, literally

Dear John, This week we made local, national, and international headlines when we joined with allies to mark the anniversary of the Yemen school bus massacre and demand that Canada immediately stop arming Saudi Arabia — including literally painting tank tracks to the …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 16, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Get a Sky Blue Scarf for International Day of Peace

Do you know the story of the sky blue scarves? 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 build a world free of borders. According to the Afghan Peace Volunteers, …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 14, 2021 at 4:01 PM

Wait, *who* is arming oppressive governments?

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 A…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 13, 2021 at 5:27 PM

Announcing: Virtual Film Fest (Sept 4-18)

Dear John, We're excited to announce a Virtual Film Festival this September to celebrate the International Day of Peace! Leading up to Peace Day on September 21, we're hosting a special online film fest to expose the impact of militarism around the world and the power of non…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 12, 2021 at 3:01 PM

Today Is International Youth Day—Here’s How To Celebrate

Support WBW's Peace Education and Action for Impact Project Today is International Youth Day and what better way to celebrate and support young people than by supporting World BEYOND War’s Peace Education and Action for Impact Project in collaboration with Rotary Action Group…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 11, 2021 at 2:42 PM

New Online Book Clubs: Kathy Kelly, David Vine, Stephen Vittoria

There are 4 spots left in a book club to be held online on four Saturdays in September, to be hosted by the wonderful and amazing peace activist and author Kathy Kelly, to discuss the collection of insightful and inciteful essays by numerous peace activsits, Bending the Arc: …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 9, 2021 at 2:20 PM

WBW News & Action: Film Festival for Nonviolent Action

Online version with language translation.   Save the date for World BEYOND War's Virtual Film Festival to celebrate the International Day of Peace this September! Over the span of three Saturdays (Sep…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
August 2, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Summer Reading and What Schools Will Be Needing

Here are some great ideas for summer reading and for sharing with teachers who are planning lessons. You can buy any of these books anywhere that sells books or at the links below, or scroll down for how to get a free copy. The first is a book that answers most of the questi…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 30, 2021 at 1:32 PM

New Online Book Club with Special Guests

Our book clubs are sold out through August, but one of the most exciting ones we've planned is open for registrations for September. This book club, to be held online on four Saturdays in September, will be hosted by the wonderful and amazing peace activist and author Kathy …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 28, 2021 at 7:01 PM

Ha! Nice Shirt!

Once upon a time you walked past someone sitting on a low wall. Then you realized it was that person, the one you'd been longing desperately to meet. What should you do? Should you turn around? What would you say? But before you could decide, you heard that person call out: …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 26, 2021 at 2:33 PM

WBW News & Action: A Path to Peace

Online version with language translation.   Sign our petition to the 26th UN Climate summit planned for Glasgow in November. We encourage groups and individuals to organize events to advance this me…
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 23, 2021 at 5:01 PM

One step that could work wonders for climate and peace

Militaries have been left out of climate agreements. Why? Because including them would create a climate obligation to reduce militarism. There is huge momentum now, and a buzz of activism and planning from organizations and coalitions around the world, as never seen prio…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 21, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Invest in Peace: Sponsor The Next Generation of Peacebuilders

Dear John, World BEYOND War is very excited to announce the launch of a new pilot project in partnership with Rotary Action Group for Peace to help build and mentor a new generation of peacebuilders and we’d like to invite you to become a part of it. By making a donation to …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM

July 27 public webinar on walking our way to peace

Webinar: Walking a Path to a World Beyond War: July 27, 2021 World BEYOND War is pleased to cosponsor this event with Abraham Path Initiative . How can walking lay a path for a world beyond war? The Abraham Path Initiative (API) has been developing walking trails in So…
  Yohanis Mambrasar, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 19, 2021 at 2:51 PM

"We need your help to stop the militarism in our homeland"

With your support, we can help end the militarism in Tambrauw Dear John, The government of Indonesia is continuing to move forward with building a military base (KODIM 1810) in the rural area of Tambrauw West Papua without consultation or permission from the Indigenous lando…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 15, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Bending the Arc Away from War and Murder

Our online book clubs are selling out. The August book club with Ann Wright has one single spot still open. But now is a great time to sign up for the September, October, or November book club, get your signed book, and start reading it. Click below for each book club. August…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 13, 2021 at 2:51 PM

"Please take me up on my offer to match your recurring donation!"

A generous donor is matching all new recurring donations made through August! Hi John! An incredibly generous donor has just informed us that he will donate $250 for every recurring donation that is set-up from now until the end of August for a total of up to $15,000. If you …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 12, 2021 at 2:32 PM

WBW News & Action: Pipe Dream or Work in Progress?

Online version with language translation.   Let's Take the Money Out of War World BEYOND War is collaborating with CODEPINK and Chicago Area Peace Action as part of the Divest Chicago from…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Ann Wright Book Club -- Reserve Your Spot

During the run-up to war in Iraq, U.S. Army Colonel (Ret.) and diplomat Ann Wright resigned her State Department post. She was one among dozens of government insiders and active-duty military personnel who leaked documents, spoke out, resigned, or refused to deploy in protest…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
June 28, 2021 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Demilitarize Climate Summits

Online version with language translation.   Sign our petition to the 26th UN Climate summit planned for Glasgow in November.   Peace Education and Action f…