Tag Archives: peace

Gazette-Times: Corvallis display, virtual events set to note Hiroshima, Nagasaki

Posted on August 4, 2020 by

Jim Day, Aug. 4, 2020 To say that this year’s efforts to note the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings of the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki have faced challenges would be an understatement. Observances scheduled at sites around … Continue reading →

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Corvallis honors Dr. King and the “Beyond Vietnam” speech

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

April 4, 2017 Photos of today’s rally commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Beyond Vietnam” speech.

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Veterans For Peace Statement on Election Results

Posted on November 9, 2016 by

VFP National Office, November 9, 2016 https://www.veteransforpeace.org/our-work/position-statements/veterans-peace-statement-election-results/ Veterans For Peace calls for all of our members and those who believe peace is possible to remember that peace is not found in elections, it is found in the work we do … Continue reading →

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Reclaim Armistice Day, November 11

Posted on November 6, 2016 by

[The original submission for the Corvallis Gazette-Times “As I See It” piece, published Nov. 6, 2016] November 11 is Armistice Day Many celebrate November 11 as Veterans Day, but across the country, Veterans For Peace chapters and other peace and … Continue reading →

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Final Production for “Paying the Price for Peace: The Story of S. Brian Willson”

Posted on June 4, 2015 by

 Trailer (click below) Support the Film (via the Indiegogo page) It has taken three-years and we are in our final production stages for the documentary film, “Paying the Price for Peace“. We need your support to finish the film and spread the word … Continue reading →

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News Worth Spreading: “There IS An Alternative to War!”

Posted on March 10, 2015 by

Originally posted at his truly excellent blog by Joe Scarry, March 9, 2015. Please share widely. See his suggestions for spreading this important information on social media and elsewhere. And if you’re working on peace, especially nuclear disarmament, you should … Continue reading →

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A Different Kind of Tour: Derry

Posted on December 24, 2014 by

Powerful new documentary short from our Veterans For Peace chapter in the UK. Here’s the post on their website: http://veteransforpeace.org.uk/2014/a-different-kind-of-tour-derry/ Please watch this ~20 minute documentary–the first of a three part series on VFP-UK’s peace and reconciliation tour of Northern Ireland. … Continue reading →

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VFP Statement Against Israeli Assault on Gaza, 2014

Posted on July 28, 2014 by

Veterans For Peace National Convention; Asheville, North Carolina July 26, 2014 As veterans who have witnessed the horror of war, we are deeply outraged by the State of Israel’s slaughter of many innocent civilians in Gaza. The military assault against children, women … Continue reading →

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Recent Corvallis Gaza support demonstrations (photos)

Posted on July 27, 2014 by

VFP Corvallis has joined other local groups at several recent Gaza solidarity actions over the past weeks. The response from passing motorists has been overwhelmingly positive. Here are some photos of recent demonstrations (photo credit: Courtney Childs).  

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VFP Corvallis sponsoring Benton County Fair Peace Booth

Posted on July 5, 2014 by

Volunteer staff slots going fast. Sign up today! Corvallis VFP Linus Pauling Chapter is one of the sponsors for 2014 Benton County Fair & Rodeo Peace Booth. The Fair runs from July 30 through August 2. If you would like to volunteer to … Continue reading →

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