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The Danger of Nuclear War Is Real, and Must Be Stopped

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, the Schiller Institute hosted a press conference, titled “The Danger of Nuclear War Is Real, and Must Be Stopped” in Washingston D.C.. Speakers: Scott Ritter: former U.N. weapons inspector and U.S. Marine intelligence officer; Col.…

Julian Assange’s final appeal date announced

In a significant legal development, the UK High Court has granted Julian Assange the right to appeal his extradition to the United States. The court ruled that a US diplomatic note, which purported to assure that Assange would not face…

Emergency Press Conference: The Danger of Nuclear War Is Real, and Must Be Stopped

Wednesday, June 12, 2024; 1:00—3:00 p.m. ET National Press Club, Washington, D.C.; and on-line via Zoom Speakers: Scott Ritter: former U.N. weapons inspector and U.S. Marine intelligence officer Col. (ret.) Richard H. Black: former head of the U.S. Army’s Criminal…

Biden’s New Border and Asylum Cap

President Joe Biden signed an executive order that places stronger regulations on undocumented migrants seeking asylum at the Southern border on June 4th. According to President Biden, this decision was made to combat the fentanyl crisis, as well as manage…

Peace Boat’s arrival to New York

Sailing for Blue Innovation and the SDGs Celebration onboard Peace Boat ~ Sunday, June 16, 2024 ~ Docking in New York City on June 16, Peace Boat will hold a special invitation-only event onboard in celebration of UN World Oceans…

June 20 @ 7pm ET – VFP’s Nuclear Abolition Presents – Nuclear Power and Weapons In a Time of Rising Tensions

June 20, 2024 @ 7 pm Eastern, 6 pm Central, 4 pm Pacific Register here William Hartung, an expert on US military spending; Linda Pentz-Gunter, founder of Beyond Nuclear; and Greg Mello, director of the Los Alamos Study Group.

“We are the red line!”: Tens of thousands to surround the White House on June 8 to demand Biden end the genocide in Gaza

Tens of thousands of people will join a national mobilization to surround the White House on June 8 to demand that U.S. President Joe Biden act on his promises and suspend all aid to Israel. Organizers declare that despite Biden…

Active Duty, Veterans, G.I. Rights Groups Launch Campaign for Military Personnel to Tell Congress “Stop Funding Genocide in Gaza!”

As more members of the military and State Department resign over U.S. funding of the genocide in Gaza, a new campaign will be launched tomorrow to allow military personnel to directly contact their congressional representatives. Initiated by active-duty military members,…

Bangladesh in UN Peacekeeping: A Legacy of Blue Helmets

Bangladesh, a nation once recognized for its climate vulnerabilities and economic lethargy, has today carved out a distinguished niche in the realm of international peacekeeping. Since its inception as a sovereign state in 1971, Bangladesh has demonstrated an unwavering commitment…

RED ALERT: Ukrainian Strike on Russian Early Warning Radar Threatens To Unleash Nuclear World War

Throughout Wednesday night and Thursday morning [May 22-23], Ukrainian drones struck the Armavir Radar Station in Russia’s southwestern Krasnodar Krai region, a part of Russia’s early warning radar system designed to detect an incoming ICBM attack. This radar is one…

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