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Portland Rally Demands End To Fleet Week And Glorification Of War

June 13, 2026 Noah Williams, People's World. , , ,
Portland, OR — For Fleet Week 2026, the U.S. Navy brought some of its shiniest and most lethal warships into the Willamette River and docked them on Portland’s shores right in front of the annual city fair, called the Rose Festival. Hundreds gathered down at the port on June 6 in the rain, not to welcome the fleet, but to, again, call out the normalization of war, violence, and predatory military recruitment practices. The crowd would chant “Constant lies and endless war” in response. Fleet Week brings over 700 sailors with them to swarm the city and set up recruitment tents to talk to Rose Festival attendees.

Memorial Day: The Glorification Of War, Not War’s Victims

May 25, 2026 Edward Curtin, Scheer Post. , , ,
Rather than being haunted by the ghosts of war, many Americans are very proud of all its soldiers killed while killing foreigners for the military industrial complex and the super-rich who own the country. For the U.S.A. is a warfare state; it has been waging imperialistic overseas wars for a long, long time, and using its soldiers as cannon fodder. Most families of dead soldiers find it impossible to admit that their loved ones died in vain, even if courageously. Without waging wars, the U.S. economy, as presently constituted, would collapse. Business goes on as usual.

‘Peace Is / Peace is Not’ Campaign

November 11, 2025 Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. , , ,
In 2025, “peace” has been reduced to a political buzzword. President Trump aspires to be seen as a peacemaker—boasting about ending wars—yet his administration continues enabling and waging aggressive military campaigns in Gaza, Iran, and beyond, while repressing dissent at home. Despite this, countries such as Israel and Pakistan have stated their intentions to nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. This dangerous framing narrows peace to mean a pause in fighting or a shift in military power, ignoring the deeper truth that peace requires justice, dignity, and human security.

Global Days Of Action To Build A Culture Of Peace In The Midst Of Violence

September 15, 2025 Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. , , , ,
From September 21 (International Peace Day) to October 2 (International Day of Nonviolence), there will be more than five thousand nonviolent actions happening around the world coordinated by Campaign Nonviolence. The focus this year is promoting nonviolence toward self, others, world and earth. Clearing the FOG speaks with author and activist Rivera Sun, who assists in organizing the actions, about the many types of violence people experience every day and how to move from a culture steeped in war to one of peace. Sun discusses the power of nonviolence, the growing interest in how to practice it and the global shift that is occurring to build a more peaceful society. 

Nurturing Actions For A World Free Of Political And Other Forms Of Violence

August 5, 2024 Margaret Flowers, Clearing the FOG. , , ,
The United States is a violent society, whether it be its pervasive culture of war and militarism, long term systemic racism or the current rise of political violence. To counter this and build a democratic society that respects human rights, we must educate ourselves about methods of nonviolence and mobilize to put what we learn into action. Clearing the FOG speaks with author and activist Rivera Sun, program coordinator with Campaign Nonviolence. Sun speaks about the upcoming days of nonviolent action from September 21 to October 2, during which thousands of actions ranging from teach-ins to direct action are planned with the intention of mainstreaming nonviolence. She explains why nonviolence is essential in a democratic society and where people can find resources and training.
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