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Oct 22– Having “the Real Talk” – Teaching Your Kids How to Interact With Police

This workshop teaches parents how to talk to their children about protecting their rights and their lives when interacting with police.

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As parents, we are responsible for teaching our children about the world. We teach them about the world. … Read More

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Do overseas military bases strengthen American security?

The political fallout from the Joe Biden Administration’s pullout from Afghanistan was significant.

President Biden’s approval ratings have tumbled, and some are voicing concerns about Afghanistan becoming a haven for terrorists again. Naturally, many citizens have security concerns, and security concerns … Read More

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President Joe Biden’s NPR

https://www.opednews.com/articles/President-Joe-Biden-s-NPR-by-Jason-Sibert-President-Ronald-Reagan_President-Trump-210916-614.html

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Do Not Lose Sight of the Nuclear War Threat: Tools for Resistance

By Mary Ann McGivern
PEP Board Member

This article was originally published in Global Sisters Report, a project of the National Catholic Reporter, on April 19, 2016. Republished with author’s and publication’s permission. To view the original article and a full list … Read More

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An Escalating Arms Race: Is A New Cold War Inevitable?

Over the last year or so, it has seemed increasingly so. Consider the evidence:

NATO has agreed to have combat brigades rotate through eastern European countries that formerly were under the domain of the Soviet Union. This follows the announcement of … Read More

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The Iran Deal, in a Single Chart

Next time someone says the Iran deal only lasts 10 years, show them this chart

Updated by Max Fisher on August 26, 2015, 8:31 a.m. ET @Max_Fisher max@vox.com

 

Depending on whom you talk to, the Iran deal’s duration is either its greatest weakness (only a few years … Read More

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Race and (In)Justice in Policing

by Tila Neguse, Friends Committee on National Legislation

Do you think the police department’s access to military equipment through the government’s 1033 program influenced their response to the protests?Military equipment didn’t kill Michael Brown. A police officer with a standard-issue weapon … Read More

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