Monthly Archives: September 2015

10 Things America Could Buy Instead of the F 35

Posted on September 25, 2015 by peace

July 13, 2015

Click here to read this listicle as originally posted on BuzzFeed.

By Sarah Tully

This plane costs more than twice the number of people on the planet. And it doesn’t really work.

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is on pace to be … Read More

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Obama Welcomes Pope Francis to the White House

Posted on September 23, 2015 by peace

By Philip Pullella and Jeff Mason
Posted: 09/23/2015 08:39 AM EDT | Edited: 1 hour ago

WASHINGTON, Sept 23 (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday urged the United States to help tackle climate change and called on Americans to build a … Read More

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From Fallujah to Ferguson

Posted on September 22, 2015 by peace

By Allie Dotten 9/20/2015

Look around the typical American small town and you will see an ice cream shop, Town Hall, a hardware store, and in some cases, military tanks. It is becoming increasingly common for citizens of small towns in … Read More

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Partnerships for Peace-Dignity for All

Posted on September 21, 2015 by peace

Monday, September 21
6:30-8:30pm
Schlafly Library Branch, 225 N. Euclid Ave

In honor of International Peace Day, Veterans for Peace is hosting a panel discussion titled “Partnerships for Peace-Dignity for All.” The panel will talk about ways … Read More

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Fights Create Uncertainty for Pentagon

Posted on September 21, 2015 by peace

By Kristina Wong and Rebecca Kheel – 9/21/15 06:00 AM EDT

The leaders of the House and Senate Armed Services committees are still slogging away on a compromise bill that they hope to send to President Obama’s desk.

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PEP is going to Washington!

Posted on September 15, 2015 by peace

Next month, the Peace Economy Project will be in Washington, DC to talk with senators and representatives about the dangers of the military-industrial complex and the need for a more stable, peace-based economy. But, in order for us to be … Read More

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Instead of War Coalition Meeting

Posted on September 7, 2015 by peace

Monday, September 7
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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Obama Secures Key Vote to Protect Iran Nuclear Deal in U.S. Congress

Posted on September 2, 2015 by peace

Patricia Zengerle
Wed Sep 2, 2015 12:57pm EDT

President Barack Obama on Wednesday secured the 34th Senate vote needed to sustain a veto of any congressional resolution disapproving a nuclear deal with Iran, ensuring the accord will not fail in the U.S. Congress.

Democratic Senator Barbara … Read More

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