Tag Archives: war

Be wary of mainstream media’s portrayal of the Russia – Ukraine conflict

Posted on March 11, 2022 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

This article by former Marine intelligence officer and weapons inspector Scott Ritter outlines some of the issues that are ignored or obfuscated by mainstream media sources. Continue reading →

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Time for the US to give up dreams of empire and to repair the devastation US wars have caused

Posted on September 11, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

By Rick Staggenborg, President, VFP Linus Pauling Chapter 132, Mid-Valley, Oregon This letter to the editor first appeared on September 11, 2021 in the Corvallis Gazette-Times and Albany Democrat-Herald. “Watching the reaction of Americans to the tragedy befalling the people … Continue reading →

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Resist US-Led War Movement Global Online Rally Against NATO, June 10

Posted on June 9, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Online Rally, June 10, 10am PDT Register here. “…NATO seeks to launch its new strategic initiative “NATO 2030,” which identifies its principal security concerns as not only Russia, but also China, terrorism, cyber attacks and emerging disruptive technologies. This forebodes … Continue reading →

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2021 Memorial Day Commemoration

Posted on May 28, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Hosted by the New York City chapter of Veterans For Peace Monday, May 31, 11am PDT Register here for this Zoom event. What would Memorial Day look like if we commemorated all the victims of war, and not just the military fallen … Continue reading →

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MLK’s act of faith on health care

Posted on January 17, 2021 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

An commentary piece from our Linus Pauling VFP Chapter President, Rick Staggenborg, which appeared in the Jan. 16 edition of the Corvallis Gazette-Times. My two passions are working to oppose war through Veterans For Peace and promoting universal health care … Continue reading →

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If all wars are based on lies, truth is our greatest weapon

Posted on September 4, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

by Rick Staggenborg, MD. Originally posted at OpEdNews, Sept. 2, 2020 In this article, the new President of the Linus Pauling chapter makes the case that to make the public understand what really causes war, we have to challenge the … Continue reading →

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The US Military’s Devastating Impact on Climate

Posted on July 9, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Our friends at Albany Peace Seekers have produced a tri-fold brochure demonstrating the US military’s effects on climate change and detailing the threats and costs of US nuclear weapons programs. Clicking the images below take you to a printable PDF … Continue reading →

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Empire Files: “Afghanistan War Exposed: An Imperial Conspiracy”

Posted on June 27, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter
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New World Beyond War online course coming in April

Posted on March 20, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

The course will be taught April 13 to May 24, 2020. Leah Bolger, David Swanson, Kathy Kelly among the instructors. Register here: https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/war-abolition-201-building-the-alternative-global-security-system

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Endless war is a disastrous (but profitable) enterprise

Posted on February 13, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

This story first appeared in Responsible Statecraft, January 20, 2020. By Lawrence Wilkerson, Col., USA, Ret. “The collapse of the Libyan state has had region-wide repercussions, with flows of people and weapons destabilizing other countries throughout North Africa.” This statement … Continue reading →

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