Felton Davis, who coordinates a weekly vigil in NYC calling for an end to the U.S. war against Yemen, sent us a letter written by Yemen’s Minister of Education which names the students and teachersContinue reading
Press Release – Yemen Protests in Chicago Aug 30-31
Chicago Group Protests Saudi Bombing of a School Bus in Yemen; 44 Children Killed, Scores Wounded A group of Chicago area activists will gather in the Federal Building plaza, 230 S. Dearborn St., on AugustContinue reading
In Afghanistan, our need to rethink the institution of war
By Dr Hakim 20th Aug 2018 It’s frustrating that whereas all human beings wish to live meaningful lives, we seem helpless in the face of a few individuals waging wars and exploiting our world. ButContinue reading
U.S. Is Complicit in Child Slaughter in Yemen – Kathy Kelly
August 10, 2018 On August 9, a U.S.-supported Saudi airstrike bombed a bus carrying schoolchildren in Sa’ada, a city in northern Yemen. The New York Times reported that the students were on a recreational trip.Continue reading
Can Afghans Convince Us that the Method of War Isn’t Effective? – Dr. Hakim
Aug 2, 2018 Can Afghans convince us that the method of war doesn’t work? Consider their thirst to end the war If we’re still quietly hoping that wars would end and people all over theContinue reading
Marching for Peace, from Helmand to Hiroshima – Maya Evans
Photo: Okinawa to Hiroshima Peace Walk. Maya Evans August 4, 2018 I have just arrived in Hiroshima with a group of Japanese “Okinawa to Hiroshima peace walkers” who had spent nearly two months walking JapaneseContinue reading
God Only Knows – Kathy Kelly
Above: Witness Against Torture activists protest at the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates on January 9, 2018. Credit: Witness Against Torture July 24, 2018 “If they would just confirm to us that my brotherContinue reading
Beit Ummar and South Hebron Hills – Carolyn Coe
Above: Reem and Della watch the funeral procession. July 14, 2018 from Beit Ummar, Palestine Two days before the funeral of a man killed by the IDF, Reem, 17, can’t sleep. She anticipates the upcomingContinue reading
Let Yemenis Live [Video] – Kathy Kelly, Syracuse, NY – 7/16/18
Introduction by Syracuse Peace Council’s Aly Wayne Kathy’s presentation: Let Yemenis Live Question and Answer Session The video from which these selctions were made can be found on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6gEE74F66g and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEwiBJmZrIs
Forced Displacement Again – Carolyn Coe
Khan al-Ahmar: a Bedouin community near Jerusalem whose residents face the threat of forcible transfer to white metal housing containers on treeless, highway-sandwiched land. July 10, 2018 Yousef and I have barely crossed the highwayContinue reading