Category Archives: Peace Activism

Bradley Manning support rally in London, UK

Posted on June 6, 2013 by

Portland’s own, David Rovics, energizes the London Manning supporters Here’s a good report on the Bradley Manning support action in front of the American Embassy in London on June 1.  This was one of hundreds of actions worldwide as Manning … Continue reading →

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VFP 132 freeway blogs for Bradley

Posted on June 1, 2013 by

I-5 travelers acknowledge an American hero and prisoner of conscience. “Freeway blogging” over Interstate-5 near Albany, Oregon today, VFP Linus Pauling Chapter helped kick off a week of nationwide support actions for Bradley Manning.  His court martial begins on June … Continue reading →

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Linus Pauling Chapter stands with Bradley Manning

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

June 1 “freeway blog” action for start of Bradley’s trial. Go to the VFP national page for this event and register NOW! The Veterans For Peace focus for the month of June is The Bradley Manning Trial.  Bradley exposed US … Continue reading →

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Leah Bolger delivers annual Pauling Peace Lecture

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

“Waging Peace” in Corvallis and beyond Leah Bolger, VFP Linus Pauling chapter member and former national VFP president, delivered the annual Ava Helen and Linus Pauling Memorial Lecture for World Peace at Oregon State University (LaSells Center) on April 30, 2013. Her talk, … Continue reading →

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“Alternatives to War” site back online

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Welcome back, Alt2War!!! It’s great to see the Alt2War site back up and running.  These sites are a bit of work, but so important to a vital, active community and to our progress toward peace and justice. Alternatives to War … Continue reading →

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Bradley Manning: Robust support in the U.K.

Posted on April 9, 2013 by

WISE Up staying very active From the beginning of Bradley Manning’s and Julian Assange’s ordeals, their supporters with WISE Up [1] have held vigils and public education events, many of them in front of the American Embassy in London.  They … Continue reading →

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An open letter to Chuck Hagel

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Veterans For Peace calls on new SECDEF to follow our 10-point plan VFP Action Alert… Please follow this link to sign a letter to the new Secretary of Defense, Chuck Hagel.  The letter spells out ten points of concern for … Continue reading →

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Windows & Mirrors Exhibit Comes to Corvallis

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

American Friends Service Committee Murals Depict the Costs of Afghanistan War On display daily NOW through January 30, 2013 at the Oregon State University Memorial Union (MU), Flag Concourse Gallery (map). The exhibit is extremely well presented, very moving and … Continue reading →

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Report: London Vigil for Bradley Manning

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Reblogged from WISE Up Action – A Solidarity Network for Bradley Manning and Julian Assange: Tuesday 27th November 2012: STANDING WITH BRAD AS BRAD TAKES THE STAND As Bradley Manning’s ‘Unlawful Pretrial Punishment’ motion hearing began in Fort Meade, Maryland, … Continue reading →

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Bradley Manning Pre-Trial Hearing Happening Right Now

Posted on November 28, 2012 by

Bradley’s first testimony after 900 days of detention. Good background and current “Article 32″ hearing update here. Mark your calendars for Monday, Dec. 3 @ 7pm EST / 4pm PST –> Our best update on the case will come on Monday, … Continue reading →

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