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Green-washing the military is BS

Posted on June 13, 2019 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

…or PR. Don’t believe for a minute that the Pentagon is trying to save the planet by using solar panels on roof tops and bio-fuels in their jets.

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No Nukes or New Nukes?

Posted on March 21, 2016 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

From the excellent Peace Action blog: Peace Action national board member (and pre-eminent historian on the global nuclear disarmament movement) Larry Wittner on History News Network. The Trillion Dollar Question the Media Have Neglecte… Source: No Nukes or New Nukes?

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The Intercept: The Drone Papers

Posted on October 15, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Leaked documents reveal the cold calculus of murder from above. The expose is published in The Intercept. From DemocracyNow!: Newly leaked government documents have provided an unprecedented window into the secret U.S. drone assassination program across the globe. In “The Drone … Continue reading →

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VFP National Convention 2015

Posted on September 16, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

San Diego, CA, August 5-9 Leah and Bart Bolger of The Linus Pauling Chapter attended the annual VFP national convention this year. They both presented workshops:  Leah on World Beyond War and Bart on The World Peace Game. Leah also … Continue reading →

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Drones Quilt Project to be displayed in Wisconsin Capitol Rotunda

Posted on September 12, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Originally posted on drones quilt project:
DRONE QUILT EXHIBIT TO BE DISPLAYED AT THE WISCONSIN CAPITOL ROTUNDA Monday, September 21st through Sunday, September 27th First floor, Wisconsin state capitol building, 2 East Main St. Madison, WI 53703 Madison area peace…

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Making War on Everything is the American Way

Posted on June 30, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Originally posted on The Contrary Perspective:
When you’re at war, even your own youth become potential enemies. A sign after the Kent State shootings (1970) W.J. Astore Here are a few excerpts from my latest article at TomDispatch.com.  I urge…

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Don’t Enlist, But Don’t Just Take My Word For It by Lo (repost)

Posted on May 29, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Excellent archive of counter recruiting films, articles and blogs. Comments welcome. And please consider subscribing to the Dandelion Salad blog. We really appreciate their work.

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Drones Quilt Project visits The Hague

Posted on April 24, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Originally posted on drones quilt project:
One of the quilts from the Drones Quilt Project will be on display at the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom convention at The Hague from 27-29 April, 2015. Drones Quilt Project Leah…

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Our Bill to Slash Nuke Weapons Funding

Posted on March 12, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Originally posted on PEACE ACTION'S GROUNDSWELL:
As you know, Peace Action formed over 60 years ago as The Committee for a SANE Nuclear Policy to abolish nuclear weapons.  We have come a long way.  The world produced over 125,000…

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April 15 Tax Day: Global Day of Action on Military Spending!

Posted on February 20, 2014 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Originally posted on PEACE ACTION'S GROUNDSWELL:
VA Organizing at teh Richmond, VA post office on April 15, 2013 By Judith Le Blanc, Peace Action Field Director The International Peace Bureau’s Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) is…

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