EDITOR’S INTRODUCTORY NOTE: Philosopher Bertrand Russell and physicist issued this manifesto in London on July 9, 1955 to warn the world about the dire consequences of a nuclear war. They urged peaceful resolution to international conflict to avoid “universal death.” As we enter into a new year in which the danger of a civilization-ending nuclear war continues to grow, we must heed their call; it is at least as relevant today as it was then. The Manifesto laid the foundations for the modern Peace Movement, particularly the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament and Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. As […]
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Veterans Say Reclaim Armistice Day and STOP the GENOCIDE!!!
November 11, Declared Armistice Day At The End Of World War I, Is Celebrated In The U.S. As Veterans Day. Understanding why requires us to recall World War I and its aftermath. World War I was an international conflict, 1914-18, that embroiled most of the nations of Europe, along with Russia, the United States, the Middle East, and other regions. The war pitted the “Central Powers” – mainly Germany, Austria-Hungary and Turkey – against the “Allies” – mainly France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy and (from 1917) the United States. The war was unprecedented in the slaughter, carnage, and destruction it […]
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Prison Letter from Susan Crane: “War has no use except to kill people…”
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following essay was written by Susan Crane who began serving a 229 day prison sentence in June 2024 for nonviolent actions at Buchel air base in Germany, where U.S. nuclear weapons are stored. Among her many acts of resistance over the years, Susan participated in the Disarm Now Plowshares action at Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor on November 2, 2009. When not acting up and doing time, Susan lives and works at the Redwood City Catholic Worker. Thanks to The Nuclear Resister for supporting Susan while behind bars, and for sharing this essay. October 11, 2024 While I’m in […]
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Golden Rule protests USS Nimitz, Indian Island Weapons Depot, and Trident Nuclear Sub Base
NEWS FLASH FROM THE GOLDEN RULE Veterans For Peace’s Golden Rule peace boat joined an on-the-water protest outside the Indian Island Weapons Depot near Port Townsend, Washington on Thursday, September 5. As it happened, the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier was being loaded up with weapons at the time. Will it be headed back for the Middle East? This was part of with the Week of Action for Solidarity with the Palestinian People – coordinated protests by Veterans For Peace chapters in over 25 US cities. One day earlier, on Wednesday, Sept. 4, the Golden Rule protested outside the Bangor Trident […]
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Peace activists join at Trident submarine base in honor of Dr. King
35 peace activists join at the Trigger Ave. entrance to the Trident submarine base in Bangor, WA, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Members of the Resist US-Led War Movement and Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action were present, on January 13, at the demonstration against Trident nuclear weapons at the Bangor submarine base. Due to severe cold weather, which caused mechanical difficulties with equipment, the Main Gate at Bangor was closed. About 35 demonstrators braved the 20 degree weather and voiced their desire for a nuclear weapons-free world to drivers and passengers in backed-up traffic entering the […]
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