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October 7, 2022 at 12:51 PM

Book Club: The Crown of Light with Rivera Sun

In November 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding an exciting weekly discussion each of four weeks of The Crown of Light with the author Rivera Sun. Exploring peace literature and the role of fiction in inspiring real-world change, this intimate WBW book club is limited to …

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October 6, 2022 at 2:21 PM

A Declaration of Peace

People have signed the Declaration of Peace in 193 countries, but we'd really like you, John, to sign it! What does it say? “I understand that wars and militarism make us less safe rather than protect us, that they kill, injure and traumatize adults, children and infants, s…

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October 5, 2022 at 6:31 PM

COP27: Stop Excluding Military Pollution from Climate Agreements

The COP27 UN Climate meeting is coming up in November. Governments are hearing our demand that military pollution no longer be excluded from climate agreements! Our petition below is unchanged from that submitted to COP26 in Glasgow, Scotland, in 2021. But that does not mean…

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October 4, 2022 at 5:31 PM

Online Course Starting Soon on War Abolition 201

Dear John, Curious about with what do we replace the war system? Join our upcoming online course, War Abolition 201. At the end of this course, you will be able to debunk the myths of war, educate about its alternatives, and advocate for structural and cultural change. We w…

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October 3, 2022 at 2:21 PM

WBW News & Action: It's the Nukes or Us

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   With what do we replace the war system? What are the moral, soci…

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September 30, 2022 at 1:01 PM

You're invited: Information Session about Peace Education and Action for Impact

October 15, 2022, join the Rotary Action Group for Peace and World BEYOND War for Information Sessions to learn more about a youth-led, intergenerational, and cross-cross-cultural peacebuilding program, known as Peace Education and Action for Impact (PEAI). WHEN: October 15, …

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September 28, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Defuse Nuclear War in October

October 16th will mark 60 years since the start of the Cuban Missile Crisis. Right now is the closest the world has been to a nuclear war since then. Very few members of the House and Senate have risen to the occasion by speaking out and working for measures to de-escalate t…

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September 27, 2022 at 3:51 PM

Strengthen your awareness of how the current war system works

Dear John, Take our course at up to 75% off. War Abolition 201 is a six-week online course full of peace science, award-winning educational materials, and practical tools for organising and action. War Abolition 201 is for you if you want to: ✓ Strengthen your awareness of…

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September 26, 2022 at 5:01 PM

Why are soldiers hugging on a billboard in Washington DC?

Soldiers Hugging Mural Now on Billboard in Washington DC A famous image of a Russian and a Ukrainian soldier hugging each other can be seen below on a mobile billboard in Washington, D.C. — thanks to DC Mobile Ads. For background on this story, see: Veterans For Peace …

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September 21, 2022 at 2:01 PM

Today is about peace

And what better day to spread it. Today is International Day of Peace - a United Nations sanctioned day of commemorating and strengthening the ideals of Peace. While World BEYOND War works every day to promote world peace and end systemic global violence, we are thrilled to b…

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September 20, 2022 at 2:01 PM

75% off War Abolition 201 Course

Dear John, Take our course at up to 75% off. War Abolition 201 is a six-week online course full of peace science, award-winning educational materials, and practical tools for organising and action. War Abolition 201 is for you if you want to: ✓ Strengthen your awareness of…

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September 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Debating, Hugging, and Singing

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Sep. 21: Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified? …

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September 16, 2022 at 3:21 PM

Soldiers Hugging

As we’ve perviously reported, and as has been reported in media outlets around the world, a talented artist in Melbourne, Australia, has been in the news for painting a mural of Ukrainian and Russian soldiers hugging — and then for taking it down because people were offende…

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September 14, 2022 at 3:03 PM

Can I possibly win this debate?

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." When we do these debates, we like to ask everyone watching, not only to contribute questions in the Chat that the moderator can ask the debaters, but also to register th…

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September 13, 2022 at 3:02 PM

New Online Course: War Abolition 201

Register for Online Course:War Abolition 201: Building the Alternative Global Security System October 10-November 20, 2022 There is no requirement to have completed War Abolition 101. This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part …

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September 12, 2022 at 2:20 PM

What We Can Do for Ukraine and the World Now

Did you catch our recent webinar on the alternative to war presented by The Singing Revolution? Video here. The President of Ukraine still says he's opposed to a ceasefire or even negotiations. Maybe it's the unlimited free weapons. Or maybe it's the political pressure fro…

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September 9, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Defuse Nuclear War

World BEYOND War is part of a coalition in the U.S. called Defuse Nuclear War. Together with others, we're planning three things: Oct. 2: Livestream Oct. 14: Picket Lines Oct. 16: Events Find all the details here. The informational picket lines on Friday, October 14 will b…

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September 8, 2022 at 2:21 PM

There's an alternative to military "defense"

NATO not required Those imagining that war-alliances like NATO, weapons, and war are the only options have simply not seen this film. It's an eye-opener. We learn from it that nonviolent action can be used instead of war -- any war. (We do not learn from it any opinion on h…

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September 7, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Dress to end all wars.

We have a new store at https://wbw-shop.fourthwall.com Wearing the message of peace has a huge impact -- including on the person doing it. Please help! Here are a few of the collections: Teach Peace! World BEYOND War! I'm Already Against the Next War! Here are some more:…

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September 5, 2022 at 2:20 PM

WBW News & Action: Awards To Be Presented Today

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Join us today, September 5: War Abolisher Award Presentation Online Event!   About…

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September 2, 2022 at 1:31 PM

Book Club: Building a Just World Order with Alfred de Zayas

Book Club: Building a Just World Order with Alfred de Zayas Register here. In October 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Building a Just World Order with the author Alfred de Zayas as part of a small group WBW book club limit…

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August 31, 2022 at 5:21 PM

Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." RSVP. Participants will be able to suggest questions for…

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August 29, 2022 at 1:31 PM

2022 War Abolisher Awards to Go to Italian Dock Workers, New Zealand Filmmaker, U.S. Environmental Group, and British MP Jeremy Corbyn

World BEYOND War’s Second Annual War Abolisher Awards will recognize the work of an environmental organization that has prevented military operations in state parks in Washington State, a filmmaker from New Zealand who has documented the power of unarmed 2022 War Abolisher A…

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August 24, 2022 at 3:31 PM

How Estonians Sang the Soviet Union Out

NATO not required Those imagining that war-alliances like NATO, weapons, and war are the only options have simply not seen this film. When you sign up here, you'll receive the Zoom info for the Q&A discussion with the filmmakers on September 10, 2022, at 2 p.m. U.S. Eas…

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August 23, 2022 at 6:50 PM

Looking for a good read?

Pick a book on us when you become a recurring donor. Looking for a great new read? World BEYOND War has an incredible collection of books that make the case for ending war, dismantle historical narratives our world has relied upon to justify war, or offer practical and real w…

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August 22, 2022 at 5:02 PM

WBW News & Action: Ridiculous War

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Sep. 5: War Abolisher Award Presentation Online Event   …

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August 17, 2022 at 3:31 PM

Wear a peace scarf for upcoming peace events

A great thing to wear for events on the International Day of Peace (September 21), like this online one, or events anytime, is a sky blue scarf. We all live under the same blue sky. Our sky blue scarves indicate our desire to live together in peace. Get yours here. The “Bord…

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August 15, 2022 at 3:01 PM

Attend Online Presentation of War Abolishers of 2022 Awards

The War Abolisher Awards of 2022 will be presented, and we'll hear from the recipients, at a free, public online event on September 5, 2022. RSVP HERE. Find the timing and the answers to most questions at the link. We'll be announcing the winners on August 29th. Save your…

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August 10, 2022 at 2:51 PM

Online Debate: Can War Ever Be Justified?

This free, public webinar will feature a friendly debate on the proposition "War Can Never Be Justified." Participants will be able to suggest questions for the moderator to ask. Sign up here. Arguing the affirmative will be David Swanson, an author, activist, journalist…

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August 8, 2022 at 1:31 PM

WBW News & Action: Singing the Tanks Away

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Sep. 10: The Singing Revolution: Screening and Discussion with the Filmmakers. …

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August 5, 2022 at 2:01 PM

I Refuse to Kill -- New Book Club with Francesco Da Vinci

In September 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the ’60s with the author Francesco Da Vinci as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a group of 18 participants. Francesco…

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August 4, 2022 at 3:21 PM

This Saturday: "The Day After"

Join us online for a screening of "The Day After," followed by a discussion led by experts. This three-hour free public event begins on August 6th at noon U.S. Eastern Time. Here is the start time in a lot of time zones: SIGN UP HERE. "The Day After" is a U.S. post-apoca…

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August 3, 2022 at 6:20 PM

September 5 Online: 2022 War Abolisher Awards Event

The War Abolisher Awards of 2022 will be presented, and we'll hear from the recipients, at a free, public online event on September 5, 2022. RSVP HERE. Find the timing and the answers to most questions at the link. Nominate someone here. Nominations are due by August 5, so …

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August 2, 2022 at 5:51 PM

Us and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters

Webinar with Roger Waters Monday, August 08, 2022 • 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) RSVP NOW TO GET THE ZOOM INFO. Sponsors: Project for the Study of American Militarism, World BEYOND War, Women Against Military Madness, CODE PINK, Veterans F…

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August 2, 2022 at 1:01 PM

This Friday in DC

77 Years Later: Eliminate Nukes, Not Life on Earth August 5, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Busboys and Poets at 2021 14th St NW Washington DC 20009 Speakers: Reiner Braun of International Peace Bureau Vicki Elson of NuclearBan.us Negar Mortazavi of Iran Podcast Sam Rosen…

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July 27, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Who do you think should be War Abolisher of the Year?

Last year, 2021, we presented the first annual War Abolisher Awards. See who received them. It's time to nominate worthy individuals and organizations for 2022. NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 5, 2022. MAKE A NOMINATION NOW. World BEYOND War wants to honor those working to …

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July 26, 2022 at 3:00 PM

I'll be honest: I'm tired

5 Ways To Help Stop This War I’ll be honest: I’m tired. I’m tired of our universal reliance on violence to solve conflict and the exacerbation of war and its devastation. I’m also tired of feeling that nothing I do will help. But the U.S. and other countries are relying on ou…

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July 25, 2022 at 4:20 PM

WBW News & Action: So many brilliant videos

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   This year's #NoWar2022: Resistance & Regeneration Conference…

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July 23, 2022 at 8:01 PM

Join Roger Waters Online for Free Public Discussion of War and Peace

Webinar with Roger Waters Monday, August 08, 2022 • 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM • Eastern Daylight Time (US & Canada) RSVP NOW TO GET THE ZOOM INFO. Sponsors: Project for the Study of American Militarism, World BEYOND War, Women Against Military Madness, CODE PINK, Veterans F…

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July 23, 2022 at 2:00 PM

Join us at Busboys and Poets in DC on August 5

77 Years Later: Eliminate Nukes, Not Life on Earth August 5, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Busboys and Poets at 2021 14th St NW Washington DC 20009 Speakers: Reiner Braun of International Peace Bureau Vicki Elson of NuclearBan.us Negar Mortazavi of Iran Podcast Sam Rosen…

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July 20, 2022 at 4:50 PM

WBW Podcast: Activism for your Ears

World BEYOND War's podcast has gained a huge following of enthusiastic listeners since it was launched by our Technology Director Marc Eliot Stein in 2019. The podcast features the voices and personal stories of antiwar activists around the world. World BEYOND War Podcast …

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July 19, 2022 at 5:30 PM

"The Day After" Online Screening and Discussion

Join us online for a screening of "The Day After," followed by a discussion led by experts. This three-hour free public event begins on August 6th at noon U.S. Eastern Time. Here is the start time in a lot of time zones: SIGN UP HERE. "The Day After" is a U.S. post-apocal…

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July 18, 2022 at 7:02 PM

Peace Billboards Having Impact

The above billboard is currently just across the street from the government of Montenegro in Podgorica. It promotes our petition to block the destruction of pasturelands for the creation of a military training ground. The wording in Serbian rhymes and reportedly sounds grea…

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July 17, 2022 at 6:00 PM

In DC on Aug. 5: Eliminate Nukes, Not Life on Earth

77 Years Later: Eliminate Nukes, Not Life on Earth August 5, 2022 - 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Busboys and Poets at 2021 14th St NW Washington DC 20009 Speakers: Reiner Braun of International Peace Bureau Vicki Elson of NuclearBan.us Negar Mortazavi of Iran Podcast Sam Rosen…

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July 15, 2022 at 12:30 PM

Book Club: Cable News Confidential with Jeff Cohen

"With this deliciously funny exposé, Jeff Cohen can probably kiss his television career goodbye. The rest of us meanwhile can celebrate his book and embrace him as one of America's sharpest and bravest pundits -- in any medium." —Barbara Ehrenreich "Jeff Cohen has given us a…

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July 13, 2022 at 4:21 PM

Today in Peace History and a Peace Future

Did you know that it was on a July 9th that Einstein and Russell warned of the need to choose between war and human survival, that it was on July 10th that France bombed and sank a Greenpeace ship, that July 11th is World Population Day, that this July 12th was Henry Thoreau'…

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July 11, 2022 at 7:00 PM

WBW News & Action: new billboard, book club, videos, events

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. Check out the billboard we've put up next to the government buildings in Montenegr…

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July 7, 2022 at 5:24 PM

Nominate the 2022 War Abolisher of the Year

Last year, 2021, we presented the first annual War Abolisher Awards. See who received them. It's time to nominate worthy individuals and organizations for 2022. NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY AUGUST 5, 2022. MAKE A NOMINATION NOW. World BEYOND War wants to honor those working to …

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July 6, 2022 at 2:50 PM

2 days left to register for #NoWar2022!

#NoWar2022, World BEYOND War's annual global conference, is starting this Friday, July 8! It's not too late to register! Get your ticket to join us for this 3-day virtual event. Dear John,As we resist the institution of war worldwide…

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July 4, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Sky Blue Scarves Style

We all live under the same blue sky. Our sky blue scarves indicate our desire to live together in peace. The “Border-free Blue Scarves” project was founded by grassroots activists in Afghanistan. According to the them, the blue scarf “represents our collective wish as a huma…

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