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June 21, 2023 at 6:08 PM

Who Will Be Named the War Abolisher of 2023?

John, Please be sure to get your nomination in before July 1st for the War Abolisher of 2023! See winners from previous years at https://worldbeyondwar.org/war-abolisher-awards When, and how will the award be given? With an announcement on August 21 and a public online ev…

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June 19, 2023 at 1:38 PM

A Key Item to Leave Behind If We Want Peace

John, Beginning July 3rd we're offering an online course called Leaving World War II Behind. This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part whenever works for you. WBW's online courses are self-paced, using videos and texts and …

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June 16, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Easier to prevent a base than to close one

John, Prevention is often far easier than a cure, and military bases are no exception. Where U.S. bases have been established, they have led to more wars. The solution is not even more U.S. bases. Whenever we can prevent one or more bases being built, we can save ourselves a…

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June 14, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Our global movement is doing a 24-hour peace wave!

John, Our movement is global -- and active! And we have online tools we never had before. So we're going to pass the torch (or the Zoom microphone) from rally to protest to concert to nonviolent action to art creation, while moving west around the Earth. We're going to ke…

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June 12, 2023 at 1:03 PM

WBW News & Action: Stopping war in its tracks

Working for peace around the world If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation. The People Kept NATO Off Their Mountain Again! …

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June 7, 2023 at 2:22 PM

Tell State Department to Start Talking With the Russian Ambassador

Not talking is dangerous The U.S. State Department is not talking with the Russian Ambassador to the United States . . . about resolving the Ukraine war, or about much of anything else. Politico calls the Russian Ambassador to the United States "Lonely Anatoly" because …

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June 5, 2023 at 2:33 PM

An 80-Year-Old Myth Is Preventing Peace

“I’m going to perform a magic trick by reading your mind,” I tell a class of students or an auditorium or video call full of people. I write something down. “Name a war that was justified,” I say. Someone says “World War Two.” I show them what I wrote: “WWII.” Magic! I h…

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June 2, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Understanding the War industry

Book Club: Understanding the War Industry with Christian Sorensen In July 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of Understanding the War Industry with the author Christian Sorensen as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a …

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May 31, 2023 at 2:51 PM

Three days left!

...to bid on our auction items There are only three days left to place your bids on the 20 items up for auction in support of World BEYOND War’s work to end war and build peace. Don’t miss out on the unique list of experiences and items gifted to us by our incredibly generou…

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May 29, 2023 at 2:20 PM

WBW News & Action: Burundi, Hiroshima, Colombia, Toronto, Aotearoa

Working for peace around the world If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   The U.S. military has sent troops to Montenegro…

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May 24, 2023 at 1:33 PM

Did you bid on an item?

Check out our new items up for auction For two more weeks only, World BEYOND War is holding an online silent auction to help raise funds to support our work. If you haven’t already, take a look at some of the incredible items and experiences our generous network has donated! …

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May 22, 2023 at 2:20 PM

Please nominate the War Abolisher of 2023

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, we intend this award to go to educators or a…

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May 19, 2023 at 1:50 PM

New course, Leaving World War II Behind

📢Join us on our 6-week course, Leaving World War II Behind, to strengthen your awareness of how the deadliest war in history continues to impact people, places, and the planet today – and what can be done about it. ❓What: 6-week online peace course by World BEYOND War ⏰Whe…

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May 17, 2023 at 2:24 PM

Join us on May 24 / Únase a nosotros el 24 de mayo para un seminario web sobre 'Gestión de conflictos sin violencia'

Español abajo Greetings from World BEYOND War! We are delighted to share that we are partnering with United4Change Center U4C, Peace First, and the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association to offer a new 5-part Webinar Series: ‘Reimaging Peace and Security in Latin America an…

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May 15, 2023 at 1:34 PM

WBW News & Action: They're coming for our mountains

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   The flowers are in bloom in the mountain pastures of Sinjajevina…

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May 12, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Bid on Peace Starts Today!

So many great items up for auction! We're so excited to announce the launch of our online auction starting today! What better way to support World BEYOND War's efforts than to check out our online auction and place a bid for one (or two! or three!) of the items we have listed…

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May 10, 2023 at 2:36 PM

Look awesome, make friends, and influence human survival

Look awesome, make friends, and influence human survival! Start conversations, discover and create new activists, and look amazing! Below are just a few of the products that can help support World BEYOND War by spreading a message of peace and military abolition. There are l…

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May 8, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Tuesday in DC for better journalism and for peace

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner RSVP HERE: https://worldbeyondwar.org/upcoming-event-in-dc-nonviolent-journalism-a-book-debut-and-dinner Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner Start: Tuesday, May 09, 2023• 5:00 PM End: …

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May 5, 2023 at 1:50 PM

The Pope's Book Club Against War

Book Club: Against War: Building a Culture of Peace by Pope Francis In June 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of a new book by Pope Francis called Against War: Building a Culture of Peace. While the Pope will not be joining us, the…

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May 4, 2023 at 1:20 PM

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner

Upcoming Event in DC: Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner RSVP HERE: https://worldbeyondwar.org/upcoming-event-in-dc-nonviolent-journalism-a-book-debut-and-dinner Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner Start: Tuesday, May 09, 2023• 5:00 PM End: …

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May 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Quick Quiz: Mapping Militarism 2023

Can you test yourself with this quick quiz? A picture can be worth a trillion words — or a couple of trillion dollars when it’s a picture of military spending. We’ve just published a new collection of maps for Mapping Militarism 2023. As always, they are at worldbeyondwar…

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May 1, 2023 at 2:01 PM

WBW News & Action: abolish military bases

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   To end all wars, close all bases.   …

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April 27, 2023 at 1:49 PM

Events in D.C. Not to Miss

I'll be at these two terrific events and hope to see you there. 1. The Americas Policy Forum, April 28-29. 2. Nonviolent Journalism: A Book Debut and Dinner, May 9. See you there! —David Swanson, Executive Director, World BEYOND War World BEYOND War is a global network…

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April 26, 2023 at 2:21 PM

Upcoming Webinars for Peace

You can sign up now for three free webinars for peace in the coming days! May 4: Vietnam to Ukraine: Lessons for the US Peace Movement--Remembering Kent State and Jackson State! May 5: U.S. Militarism & War Games in the Pacific! May 7: Warheads to Windmills! World BEYO…

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April 24, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Books are the key

We won't save this world without books. Hardcopy books, eBooks, audio books, book discussion clubs. When we're trying to change a worldview, a tweet doesn't do it. Books are essential! Try these and share this widely: 1. May Online Book Club with Joel Eis about his book Sta…

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April 19, 2023 at 1:21 PM

Put the 24-Hour Peace Wave on Your Calendar

International Peace Bureau and World BEYOND War are planning a second-annual 24-hour peacewave on July 8-9, 2023. This is a 24-hour-long Zoom featuring live peace actions in the streets and squares of the world, moving around the globe with the sun. This is just prior to …

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April 17, 2023 at 2:31 PM

WBW News & Action: A Hard Rain

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Learn about and register for this book club: Standin' in a Hard …

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April 13, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Join our 5-Part Webinar Series: Reimagining Peace and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

Are you interested in peace and security issues in Latin America and the Caribbean and more generally the world? Would you like to: 💡 Learn from, dialogue with, and strategize for change with young leaders, peers, and other change makers working in the region 🤝 Develop new conne…

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April 7, 2023 at 1:50 PM

Starts April 10: War and the Environment, An Online Course

War and the Environment! Our new online course begins on April 10 and runs through May 22. You can do it on your own schedule, but need to get signed up. Learn all about it and register here. We've lined up an amazing collection of facilitators for each week of the course. …

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April 3, 2023 at 1:21 PM

WBW News & Action: Why Does U.S. Send Russian War Resisters Back to Russia?

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Check out recent actions to end the war on Yemen in Toronto and …

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March 31, 2023 at 1:21 PM

New Book Club: Standin' in a Hard Rain

In May 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of the book “Standin’ in a Hard Rain” with the author Joel Eis as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a group of 18 participants. Joel will send each participant a signed hardco…

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March 29, 2023 at 4:03 PM

Register now for the Webinar Series: Reimagining Peace and Security in Latin America and the Caribbean

You're invited to join World BEYOND War, United4Change Center (U4C), the Rotary Peace Fellowship Alumni Association (RPAA), and Peace First for a 5-Part Webinar Series Focused on Reimaging Peace and Security in Latin America & the Caribbean. The series will provide spaces …

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March 24, 2023 at 1:01 PM

How to convince a war supporter to promote peace

We've found nothing so effective at providing people with the skills to change minds in favor of peace than our online courses. The comment above is one of numerous quotes from our online course alumni that you can read at https://worldbeyondwar.org/education We have a coup…

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March 22, 2023 at 4:01 PM

Coming up next week: What is ESG investing & its impact on divestment; war is a public health threat in Palestine

Hi John,   This week, President Biden vetoed a bill passed by Congress that had attempted to block ESG investing (environmentally and socially responsible investing). On Monday, March 27, I invite you to join me to discuss these latest developments, their …

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March 20, 2023 at 1:21 PM

WBW News & Action: An Uprising

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   Learn about and register for these book clubs: This Is An Uprisi…

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March 17, 2023 at 1:21 PM

End the U.S.-Saudi War on Yemen

March 25th marks the eighth anniversary of the beginning of the Saudi-led coalition’s bombing of Yemen. We cannot let there be a ninth! Please join a coalition of U.S. and international groups including Peace Action, Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation, Action Corps, F…

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March 16, 2023 at 3:01 PM

Your brothers and sisters in 193 countries

We've formed a community of people in 193 countries who agree on these words: “I understand that wars and militarism make us less safe rather than protect us, that they kill, injure and traumatize adults, children and infants, severely damage the natural environment, erode …

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March 13, 2023 at 5:01 PM

4-Question Genius War and Peace Test

What major contributor to environmental destruction is least touched by laws and regulations? What public project currently devours the most funding that could easily be redirected into environmental protection? What enterprise creates the greatest impediment to urgently need…

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March 10, 2023 at 3:05 PM

Turn Out for Peace on 3/18 in DC

The time has come for everyone to get out there and bring all friends and family. Two days ago, the Congress voted overwhelmingly for more war in Syria. One day ago, the President proposed a record high military budget, which we can expect Congress to increase further in t…

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March 9, 2023 at 5:31 PM

Protecting Mountains

We're making some progress toward protecting the mountains of Sinjajevina from being turned into a military training ground. This week Save Sinjajevina met with the Montenegran Environmental Protection Agency and representatives of two municipalities (Kolasin and Mojkovac) an…

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March 6, 2023 at 3:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace Rising

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   This year’s virtual film festival from March 11-25 explores the …

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March 3, 2023 at 3:32 PM

This Is An Uprising

This is an uprising! Sign up here! In April 2023, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of This Is An Uprising: How Nonviolent Revolt Is Shaping the 21st Century with one of the co-authors Paul Engler as part of a small group WBW book club …

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February 27, 2023 at 4:21 PM

Let's Share Peace Education With Those Who Need It

Our online courses get rave reviews from those who take them. They bring the best instructors right to you. They're interactive, yet done on your schedule -- not at pre-set times. A great way to spread an understanding of peace to those who could use more knowledge on some o…

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February 24, 2023 at 4:30 PM

Peace in Oromia

https://worldbeyondwar.org/oromia World BEYOND War is working with the Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association to address the crisis in Southern Ethiopia. We need your help. For a good understanding of this issue, please read this article. Please sign this petit…

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February 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM

Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence: Virtual Film Fest

Dear John,You're invited to join World BEYOND War for our 3rd annual virtual film festival, from March 11-25! This year's theme of "Celebrating Stories of Nonviolence" explores the efficacy of nonviolent action, from Gandhi's Salt March, to ending war in…

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February 20, 2023 at 8:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Peace in Ukraine Right Now

If this was forwarded to you, sign up for future news here. Online version with language translation.   It's time to end the war in Ukraine! World BEYOND War's action …

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February 17, 2023 at 3:20 PM

Sunday in D.C. -- Rage Against War

Join us in Washington D.C. on Sunday, February 19, to rally for peace in Ukraine at the Lincoln Memorial at 12:30 and march to the White House at 3:30! See rageagainstwar.com World BEYOND War is a global network of volunteers, chapters, and affiliated organizatio…

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February 14, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Calling for Peace in Southern Ethiopia

https://worldbeyondwar.org/oromia World BEYOND War is working with the Oromo Legacy Leadership and Advocacy Association to address the crisis in Southern Ethiopia. We need your help. For a good understanding of this issue, please read this article. If you are from the Unit…

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February 12, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Now in eBook and Kindle: Standin' in a Hard Rain

Standin' in a Hard Rain: Lessons from the Last Revolution: The Making of a Revolutionary Life By Joel Eis World BEYOND War is proud to be publishing this important, delightful, inciteful, and provocative new memoir! It's now available in more formats: Buy the eBook from B…

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February 8, 2023 at 7:57 PM

Rage Against the War Machine on February 19

On February 19 in Washington D.C., a major rally and march will bring forth the following demands. Sister events listed on the rageagainstwar.com website at rageagainstwar.com/rallies are being planned in Montpelier, Sacramento, Fresno, Ann Arbor, Los Angeles, Tacoma, Santa …

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