Monthly Archives: April 2015

Save Our Nation: Reduce Pentagon Spending

Posted on April 27, 2015 by peace

The Peace Economy Project is collecting signatures from folks who agree that military spending must be cut to save our domestic needs and safety net programs. We’ll be taking these signatures to Congress over the summer where we’ll also lobby … Read More

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PEP Director Calls Out Privacy Concerns of RTIC

Posted on April 17, 2015 by peace

The unveiling of the Real Time Intelligence Center (now being called the Real Time Crime Center) was an unwelcome occasion to many in St. Louis, including Drone Free St. Louis. PEP’s director, Jasmin Maurer, laid out some of those concerns … Read More

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Fight For 15 Rally

Posted on April 15, 2015 by peace

Wednesday, April 15
4:30 pm
Skinker and Forsyth

Fast Food workers are fighting for respect and a living wage. Join them to show your support in their struggle. They’ll also be barbecuing at the World’s … Read More

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Tax Day Leaflet with WILPF

Posted on April 15, 2015 by peace

Wednesday, April 15
11:45 am to 1:15 pm
corner of Central and Forsyth in Clayton

The St. Louis branch of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom will be leafletting in Clayton this Tax Day to … Read More

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World Without War — Is It Possible?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by peace

Sunday, April 12
Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar 2nd floor

Celebrate 10 years with WILPF at their 2015 annual meeting/dinner/presentation “World Without War — Is It Possible? with Leah Bolger.

4:30 pm: St. Louis WILPF Annual Meeting
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The sequestration monster myth

Posted on April 13, 2015 by peace

by Jeremy Herb, Politico
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Defense Secretary Ash Carter warns that sequestration will make the nation “less secure.” Sen. John McCain says it will set the military “on a far more dangerous course.” And Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. … Read More

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Wage Peace: Make Music, not War with the Young St. Louis Musicians

Posted on April 9, 2015 by peace

Saturday, May 30th
7 – 9pm (doors open at 6:30 pm)
Nerinx Hall High School

Peace Economy Project is teaming up with the Fox Teen Talent Kids to bring you an evening of singing, dancing, and music … Read More

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A third of Republicans support Iran nuclear deal: Reuters/Ipsos poll

Posted on April 8, 2015 by peace

by Jeff Mason, Reuters
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Thirty-one percent of Republicans favor a new nuclear deal with Iran, creating a challenge for their party’s lawmakers who largely oppose the framework accord sealed between Tehran and world powers, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed … Read More

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Instead of War Coalition Meeting

Posted on April 6, 2015 by peace

Monday, April 6
7:00 pm
World Community Center, 438 N Skinker

The Instead of War Coalition meets the first Monday of every month. If it is your first meeting, please contact staff@insteadofwar.org prior to the meeting.

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