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U.S. Vetoes UN Resolution for Ceasefire in Gaza: A Call for Peace and Humanity

On February 20th, in a deeply concerning move, the United States has again vetoed a United Nations resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. This decision not only prolongs the suffering and devastation experienced by the people in the … Read More

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Rachel Reyes

Rachel Reyes is a community, political, and worker organizer born and raised in Los Angeles.

Rachel began her organizing journey as a teenager with the Bus Riders Union and has since worked with various labor and electoral campaigns around LA and … Read More

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Is the World Safer?

Recently, NATO’s chief announced and lauded an “unprecedented” 11% increase in the alliance’s spending. This development, while significant, prompts a deeper reflection on the implications such a surge in military spending holds for global security and peace. The inherent question … Read More

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Ask Your Senator to Support the Child Tax Credit

As an advocate for the Peace Economy Project, your commitment to fostering a world that prioritizes care, community, and compassion over one prioritizes weaponry and defens is commendable. Today, we have an urgent call to action that aligns with our … Read More

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Urgent Call to Action: Support Palestinian Aid by Restoring UNRWA Funding

In times of crisis, the true measure of humanity is found not in the words of its leaders, but in the actions of its people. Today, we stand at a critical juncture that tests this measure, as Palestinians in Gaza … Read More

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The Perils of Moving U.S. Nuclear Weapons to the UK: A Step Backward for Global Security

The Defense Post reports that U.S. plans to station weapons in the U.K.

In an era where the specter of nuclear conflict still looms large, the recent decision by the United States to move nuclear weapons to the United Kingdom … Read More

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Arms Control and China

By Jason Sibert      

Within the past five years, China has significantly expanded its ongoing nuclear modernization program by fielding more types and greater numbers of nuclear weapons.

In a little under a year, China has continued to develop its three … Read More

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Our Divided World

by Jason Sibert

In her article “China and East Asia in the Global Nuclear Order”, published in The Diplomat (1/8/24) author Mercy Kuo addressed the issue of nuclear weapons in the current international order.

The two largest nuclear arsenals in the world, … Read More

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Uniting for Children: Advocating for the Child Tax Credit Expansion

In a world where our lives are marred by uncertainty day-by-day, investing in the well-being and future of our children is not just a choice—it is an imperative. There is no single investment more important than the investment in our … Read More

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Public Statement by Katerina Canyon, Executive Director of Peace Economy Project:

The Peace Economy Project is deeply disappointed by the Senate’s decision to vote 72 to 11 to table Senate Resolution 504. This resolution was a crucial step towards shedding light on human rights practices and the use of U.S. military … Read More

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