Peace

Syria’s White Helmets — World’s Most Dangerous Job

September 27, 2014 Anna Lekas Miller, www.wagingnonviolence.org Organize! militarism, Peace, Syria

Although many of the residents of liberated areas like Aleppo and Idlib have fled, those that remain — often either the poorest and most vulnerable or most dedicated residents — experience daily indiscriminate shelling and aerial bombardments from the Assad regime, destroying neighborhoods and brutally killing and maiming civilians in the process. Despite the risk of a secondary bombing, a common regime tactic, the White Helmets immediately rush to the site of the bombing, moving aside concrete to pick out bodies and rush anyone who might still be alive to the hospital. “There used to be an uncertainty that a bomb could be dropped at any moments, and — if it happened to be dropped on your house — you would die,”Le Mesurier said. “Now there is hope amongst people that even if their building does collapse, they can be rescued.”

Global Day Of Action Against Drones

September 25, 2014 Global Day of Action, www.globaldayofaction.nationbuilder.com Resist! Direct Action, Drones, Peace, Wars and Militarism

We demand that all governments cease the production and acquisition of armed drones, as well as their research and development, and work towards a worldwide ban of these weapons. We further demand that our governments prohibit the use of drones for surveillance and prohibit using space satellites, ground stations, and military bases to enable drone surveillance and to trigger drone killings. We call on people all over the world to join us in the Global Day of Action on October 4. If you or your group are planning an action or event for October 4 and would like to post information about it on this website, please email a brief description to Anastasia of CODEPINK at anastasia@codepink.org.

National Call: Save Civilian Public Education

September 22, 2014 Staff, www.savecivilianeducation.org Create! Education, militarism, Peace, Wars and Militarism

The national call introduction states: Over the last several decades, the Pentagon, conservative forces, and corporations have been systematically working to expand their presence in the K-12 learning environment and in public universities. The combined impact of the military, conservative think tanks and foundations, and of corporatization of our public educational systems has eroded the basic democratic concept of civilian public education. It is a trend that, if allowed to continue, will weaken the primacy of civilian rule and, ultimately, our country’s commitment to democratic ideals. The National Call suggests actions for foundations, organizations and individuals to take to implement the call.

Climate Change Knows No Borders – Peace Arch Rally

September 18, 2014 Wilderness Committee, www.wildernesscommittee.org Organize! Environment, Peace, Rally, Solidarity

On September 20th, as world leaders gather for the UN climate summit in New York, Canadians and Americans, First Nations and Native American tribes, and all the diverse communities of the Salish Sea will gather at the Peace Arch to send a unified and clear message to world leaders, as well as to our own local elected officials: It is time for unprecedented action to defend the Salish Sea and our global climate from fossil fuel development. At the Peace Arch, Blaine Crossing (Canada-US border between Vancouver and Seattle) - We will act in solidarity with the historic People’s Climate March in New York. - We will honor the International Treaty to Protect the Sacredness of the Salish Sea to be signed 9/23 by Coast Salish Nations. - We will call for cross-border action by citizens and politicians to defend the Salish Sea from a juggernaut of new coal, oil and LNG export projects.

CODE PINK Hijacks Kerry’s ‘Defeat ISIS’ Speech

September 18, 2014 RT, www.rt.com Resist! ISIS, John Kerry, Peace, Protest, Wars and Militarism

US Secretary of State John Kerry’s testimony on the need to destroy the Islamic State could have been most convincing, if it wasn't for signs reading “Congress Stop Obama’s War” and “More War More Extremists” held by CodePink activists behind his back. Activists of the pro-peace, anti-militarist movement surrounded Kerry with shocking pink signs as he gave testimony before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Wednesday, making a case for the Obama administration’s Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) strategy. The testimony was being broadcast into the homes of millions of Americans by national TV channels. “ISIL (IS) must be defeated. Period. End of story,” Kerry said, stressing that despite a long history of debates on overseas military campaigns, he thinks that “all” will be able to agree with this statement.

Vertigo, PTSD, And The Loss Of The Car Keys

September 16, 2014 Veena Trehan, www.us5.campaign-archive2.com Educate! Peace, US, Wars and Militarism

Four years ago, President Obama described Republicans as bad drivers who sought the keys to the car after driving it into the ditch. America’s use of military weapons has resulted in more terrorists and millions of destitute, displaced, and dead civilians. The chaos, which has left many discombobulated and stressed, demonstrates why the US government’s access to the military machine must be limited. As with an irresponsible teenager, exceptions could be made (for example, for a grounded adolescent’s emergency trip to the hospital). But no such clarity or call to action exists. We don’t know what we plan to do, with whom, where, or why. “There is no military solution to the larger crisis in Iraq,” President Barack Obama said a month ago. The eleven recaps below illustrate why we must abandon our military might. Instead, we should pursue a diplomatic, humanitarian and de-militarized approach.

Campaign Nonviolence: Enough War!

September 14, 2014 Ryan Hall, www.paceebene.org Resist! Nonviolence, Peace

Campaign Nonviolence has now reached 170+ nonviolent actions being planned throughout the United States and beyond September 21-27! With news of unending war, the suffering of those in poverty and the tragedy of climate change, together we will raise our voices to say enough! Please check our list of actions to see if there is a local event happening near you to join in! It will take all of us to create change! If you are unable to participate in a local action or would simply like to be solidarity with those struggling for a nonviolent world, please join others across the country during the week of actions Sept 21-27for a rotating 24 hour fast organized by Pax Christi SoCal.

There Is No Future In War: Youth Manifesto

September 13, 2014 Ben Norton, Tyra Walker, Anastasia Taylor, Alli McCracken, Colleen Moore, Jes Grobman, Ashley Lopez , www.codepink.salsalabs.com Organize! Manifesto, Peace, US, Wars and Militarism

We, the youth of the United States of America, oppose war. We oppose war not because we don’t care about the rest of the world; we oppose war precisely because we do. We oppose war not because we don’t care about our security; we oppose war precisely because we do. We oppose war not because we don’t care about our troops; we oppose war precisely because we do. We oppose war not because we aren’t concerned with our future; we oppose war precisely because we do. There is no future in war. We, the youth of America, are taking a stand against war and reclaiming our future. War does not work. Period.

Save The Arctic!

September 6, 2014 Greenpeace, www.savethearctic.org Petitions and Online Actions Arctic, Climate Change, Oil, Peace

The Arctic ice we all depend on is disappearing. Fast. In the last 30 years, we’ve lost as much as three-quarters of the floating sea ice cover at the top of the world. The volume of that sea ice measured by satellites in the summer, when it reaches its smallest, has shrunk so fast that scientists say it’s now in a ‘death spiral’. For over 800,000 years, ice has been a permanent feature of the Arctic ocean. It’s melting because of our use of dirty fossil fuel energy, and in the near future it could be ice free for the first time since humans walked the Earth. This would be not only devastating for the people, polar bears, narwhals, walruses and other species that live there - but for the rest of us too. The ice at the top of the world reflects much of the sun’s heat back into space and keeps our whole planet cool, stabilising the weather systems that we depend on to grow our food. Protecting the ice means protecting us all. To save the Arctic, we have to act today. Sign now.

No More Cold War: Call For Peaceful Settlement In Ukraine

September 6, 2014 Alice Slater, www.fpif.org Resist! Peace, Ukraine, Wars and Militarism

It is ironic that at this moment in history, when so many people and nations around the world are acknowledging the 100th anniversary of our planet’s hapless stumble into World War I, great powers and their allies are once again provoking new dangers where governments appear to be sleepwalking towards a restoration of old Cold War battles. A barrage of conflicting information is broadcast in the various national and nationalistic media with alternative versions of reality that provoke and stoke new enmities and rivalries across national borders. Moreover, NATO’s new disturbing saber-rattling—with its chief, Anders Rasmussen, announcing that NATO will deploy its troops for the first time in Eastern Europe since the Cold War ended, build a “readiness action plan,” and boost Ukraine’s military capacity so that “In the future you will see a more visible NATO presence in the east,” all while disinviting Russia from the upcoming NATO meeting in Wales—opens new possibilities for endless war and hostilities.

264 Military Buildings To Become Parks Or Hospitals In Ecuador

September 5, 2014 Telesur, www.telesurtv.net Create! Defense, Ecuador, Peace

Ecuador will reduce its military by 51 percent over the next ten years. Ecuadorean defense minister, Maria Fernanda Espinosa announced on Wednesday that the army´s 516 units will be reduced to 252, reported El Telegrafo. The measure aims to optimize Ecuador´s military presence nationally. “We know now what we have, how to maintain it, and what we need,” she explained to the press. She clarified that this will affect the three branches of the army and at least 600 hectares of urban spaces will be made available by 2025. This space is in addition to the 30,000 hectares of rural spaces already delivered by the army to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment for protection. Inmobiliar, the government institution in charge of managing public land, will assess and determine the future use of the lands. They could be converted into parks, or used for new schools, hospitals, centres for children, or community police units, but will not be for private use or real estate. In the south of Quito, the army base will be used for the presidency and other ministries.

Teacher Challenged His Pupils To Achieve World Peace With Game

September 4, 2014 Matthew Jenkin, www.theguardian.com Create! Children, Education, Peace

Students might be able to solve the world’s problems in the future if we can develop a plan with them now. With space and time students can be made ready to address these issues when they are adults. We are not just teaching a child in the present moment, we’re teaching that child’s children and grandchildren. That gives us the motivation to continue. The game is designed for nine year olds and at first I didn’t know whether they could do it or not. But I had great confidence in them and thought we’d give it a go. And sure enough, they were able to do it in a unique, unpredictable, astounding, innovative way every time. It gives me great confidence in what is possible and quite a few of those students have gone on to work in diplomacy and leadership positions. It’s had a real, long-term impact on their lives. I see the game as an apple seed, which will one day grow into an orchard producing thousands of bushels of fruit. The possibility of one seed is so great. So what I am trying to do now is simply give the seed out for other teachers to plant. But it is not for every student, every teacher, every class. Teachers have got to deal with and be comfortable with the unknown, giving control and power to the students in the classroom so that the children become co-teachers. They are the sole source of authority and information in this game. Teachers need to deal with their own fears, expectations and hopes around that concept.

New Calendar Of Holidays

September 1, 2014 World Beyond War, www.worldbeyondwar.org Educate! Calendar, Holiday, Peace, Wars and Militarism

A new calendar of peace holidays has just been published. And none too soon, if you’ve noticed the epidemic of military holidays around us. I can understand that Catholics have a saint for every day of the year. And I’m not shocked that various ancient religions have holidays for a high proportion of the year’s days. But what to make of the United States, which now has a military holiday for at least 66 separate days, including Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and lesser known days like the just passed Marine Corps Reserve Birthday? In the coming weeks we have V-J Day, 9/11 Remembrance Day / Patriot Day, the U.S. Air Force Birthday, National POW / MIA Recognition Day, and Gold Star Mother’s Day. There are, in addition, six week-long military holidays and three month-long ones. May, for example, is National Military Appreciation Month. The military memorializes past war lies (Remember the Maine Day), cultural depravity normalized by eternal war (Month of the Military Child), and past crimes like attacking Cuba and killing a mule (Mantanzas Mule Day). This website even — wonderfully and accidentally — includes the Global Day of Action on Military Spending, which is a day dedicated to opposing militarism. The same website — disgustingly and inappropriately — includes Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday as a military holiday.

Missouri Police Sued For $40 Million Over Actions In Ferguson

August 29, 2014 Carey Gillam, www.reuters.com Resist! Ferguson, Peace, Police, Protest

A group of people caught up in unrest in Ferguson, Missouri, after a white officer killed a black teenager, sued local officials on Thursday, alleging civil rights violations through arrests and police assaults with rubber bullets and tear gas. The suit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, says law enforcement met a broad public outcry over the Aug. 9 killing of 18-year-old Michael Brown with "militaristic displays of force and weaponry," (and) engaged U.S. citizens "as if they were war combatants." The lawsuit seeks a total of $40 million on behalf of six plaintiffs, including a 17-year-old boy who was with his mother in a fast-food restaurant when they were arrested. Each of the plaintiffs was caught up in interactions with police over a period from Aug. 11 to 13, the suit allege. Named as defendants are the city of Ferguson, St. Louis County, Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson, St. Louis County Police Chief Jon Delmar, Ferguson police officer Justin Cosmo, and other unnamed police officers from Ferguson and St. Louis County. Neither the city, county nor police departments had any immediate comment on the lawsuit.

A New Approach To Ending A Civil War

August 28, 2014 Constanza Vieira, www.ipsnews.net Educate! Civil War, Columbia, Peace, Restorative Justice, Violence

Three major advances were made over the last week in the peace talks that have been moving forward in Cuba for nearly two years between the Colombian government and the FARC guerrillas, while the decades-old civil war rages on. On Saturday Aug. 16, a group of relatives of victims of both sides met face-to-face in the Cuban capital. It was the first time in the world that victims have sat down at the same table with representatives of their victimisers in negotiations to put an end to a civil war. And on Thursday Aug. 21 an academic commission was set up to study the roots of the conflict and the factors that have stood in the way of bringing it to an end. That day, the unthinkable happened. High-level army, air force, navy and police officers flew to Cuba, under the command of General Javier Alberto Flórez, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the 24-hour technical mission they met with their archenemies, the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, which emerged in 1964) to discuss “how to implement a definitive bilateral ceasefire, and how the FARC would disband and lay down their arms,” said President Juan Manuel Santos.

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