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Silencing America as it prepares for war

Posted on May 27, 2016 by

By John Pilger 27 May 2016 Returning to the United States in an election year, I am struck by the silence. I have covered four presidential campaigns, starting with 1968; I was with Robert Kennedy when he was shot and … Continue reading →

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Time to end the myth

Posted on August 4, 2015 by

By Barry Ladendorf President, Board of Directors Veterans For Peace [reprinted from the VFP publication, Peace in Our Times, July 18, 2015] In a July 16 Associated Press article, “Atomic Bomb Test Marks 70th BirthdayAmid Renewed Interest,” Duane Hughes, retired … Continue reading →

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Hiroshima – Nagasaki Commemorations Set

Posted on July 20, 2015 by

Corvallis, Oregon peace activists recognize 70th anniversary of nuclear attacks with theme, “Never Again” — Corvallis peace & justice groups, including Veterans For Peace, Women’s Int’l League for Peace & Freedom (WILPF), several faith groups and Alternatives To War, will host three … Continue reading →

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Nukes Are Nuts

Posted on August 4, 2013 by

Honor the victims of US nuclear attacks – Think about our nuclear future. As we approach the anniversaries of the horrific and needless attacks on the innocent civilians of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, we should all ponder the “need” to maintain … Continue reading →

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