Tag Archives: World Beyond War

Free Webinar: AFRICOM & Human Rights in Africa

Posted on November 13, 2020 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

When: Friday, December 4 at 11 am (PST). The program will run about two hours. Register: For more information, including bios of the panelists, and to register (click here). AFRICOM is the acronym for “Africa Command” and is one of … Continue reading →

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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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Video Update – Examining the Real Causes of War: Is There a Path to Peace?

Posted on November 16, 2019 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

December 31, 2019 Update: Our good friend and media wiz, Ash Terry of Uphill Media, recorded this seminar and has produced a really nice video here: Many thanks to Rick Staggenborg and the good folks at Rural Oregon Progressives for … Continue reading →

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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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World Beyond War Exclusive: Armistice Day, Not Weapons Day — Everything You Need for November 10th and 11th

Posted on August 16, 2018 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

“Must read” is over-used…but you’ve got to see this from World Beyond War. The graphic alone is worth an extra click and some time reading a great (brief) piece by David Swanson. Here’s the opening, but head over to the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 10, 2015 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

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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America at War: A Record of Unparalleled Failure

Posted on June 13, 2014 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

How we rationalize military failures… The following article was originally posted at TomDispatch. In it, Tom Engelhardt thoroughly lays out and debunks the myths embedded in the popular support for US militarism. Today, as Mosul smoulders, its residents flee and the scariest … Continue reading →

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VFP Linus Pauling Chapter joins World Beyond War

Posted on February 15, 2014 by VFP Linus Pauling Chapter

Why work to oppose only the “wrong” wars? Why not go after the whole enchilada?  Why not oppose ALL wars? VFP Linus Pauling Chapter is proud to have joined a rapidly growing coalition called World Beyond War, due to roll out … Continue reading →

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