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  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
January 3, 2022 at 5:06 PM

Planet Earth vs. Militarized Media

Militaries can be green. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength. A Washington Post article this week illustrates the basic problems with what can and cannot be said about militarism and the natural environment in corporate media. An intelligent and inquisitive person could…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 31, 2021 at 2:05 PM

A video for you.

Thanks for all you've done this year! The World BEYOND War team is so grateful for your support in 2021! Whether a volunteer, donor, collaborator, or allied activist, we couldn't have done the work we've done toward ending all war without your help. We've made a video for you…
  Alex McAdams, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 30, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Great work this year!

Another busy year is in the books! Hi John! Another busy (and arguably, bizarre) year is almost in the books. 2021 was a huge year for World BEYOND War. Not only did we make the leap to grow and become our own entity by securing our 501c3 status in the U.S. (and working on t…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 3:06 PM

Our Top 10 List

Check out our video highlighting this year's accomplishments We've accomplished so much this year, and while it was hard to narrow it down, we've created a video that highlights our top 10 victories and accomplishments of 2021. Take a look at what your support and participati…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 27, 2021 at 6:01 PM

WBW News & Action: Desmond Tutu

Online version with language translation.   Desmond Tutu will be very badly missed, and his example should be looked to for many years to come. Please watch and share this video of him asking everyo…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 22, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Rid the World of Weaponized Drones

Drone wars are not what we're told. Most missiles sent from drones have been part of wider wars, in places like Afghanistan. In other cases, numerous drone strikes have helped to create new wider wars, in places like Yemen. Most of the people targeted have neither been proper…
  Alex McAdams, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 21, 2021 at 3:02 PM

The Difference You Make

Help spread the word! Let me break it down for you: every single dollar that is donated to WBW goes directly to growing the movement to end war. Will you support WBW before the end of the year? This is how some of your donations are used: It’s no secret that securing ins…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 20, 2021 at 5:17 PM

Climate Solution That Appeared Unknowable to Be Tackled by Online Course

There is a solution that could add dramatically to efforts to protect the Earth’s climate, but it has seemed impossible for most members of the Homo sapiens species to become aware of it. There is a solution that could add dramatically to efforts to protect the Earth’s clima…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 17, 2021 at 2:32 PM

What's On Your End of Year To-Do List?

Hopefully supporting the abolition of war! Are you still crossing things off your holiday and end of year to-do lists? Have you checked out World BEYOND War’s stores at Teespring and Cafepress? And did you know that you can gift an online course or registration to join one …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 15, 2021 at 4:03 PM

Online Book Clubs -- Great Gifts, Even for Yourself

An online book club, meeting four times in a month with 18 participants and an important peace author, plus a copy of the book, can make a great gift -- even for yourself. An online book club, meeting four times in a month with 18 participants and an important peace author, …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 13, 2021 at 4:02 PM

WBW News & Action: Solidarity

Online version with language translation.   World BEYOND War Montreal Chapter Demonstrates in Solidarity with Wet’suwet’en: Report and videos.   Cameroon C…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 4:02 PM

War and The Environment: Six Weeks of Learning

War and the Environment: Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2022 Learn more and register. Watch this video about the course: This course is 100% online and interactions are not live or scheduled, so you can take part whenever works for you. Weekly content includes a mix of text, imag…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 3, 2021 at 2:05 PM

Books, Shirts, Scarves, Banners, Phone Cases, Buttons,

Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, Hats, Stickers, Bottles, Underwear, Books, Shirts, Scarves, Banners, Phone Cases, Buttons, Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, Hats, Stickers, Bottles, Underwear, Bears, Pajamas, Balloons, Coffee Cups, Pillows, Yard Signs, Dog Shirts, Let's start with books: A Globa…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
December 2, 2021 at 3:31 PM

How is sanctioning, lying about, and threatening Iran working? Join webinar with experts to discuss what can be done.

This free, public webinar will cover the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran, whether they have had the intended effects (and what those are), what effects they have had, what the status is of the JCPOA nuclear agreement, and new ideas for activism to end t This free, public …
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Today we give.

In the spirit of collective giving, and in thanks for giving to WBW, we want to share something with you today! Today is #GivingTuesday and there are still several hours for you to donate to WBW in support of meeting our goal to end war! There is also still time for you to …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 29, 2021 at 4:03 PM

WBW News & Action: We Took Over a Pipeline Company Office

Online version with language translation.   Hundreds Take Over Pipeline Company Office in Toronto: Hundreds of people entered the lobby of the building where TC Energy Corporation’s office is locate…
  Alex McAdams, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 28, 2021 at 7:03 PM

Together, We Can End War

Join the movement! Give to end war! #GivingTuesday is just two days away which means you have just a couple of days left to be part of the day of collective giving in support of abolishing war. Join the movement! Give to end war! Every single dollar of every one-time…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 24, 2021 at 3:33 PM

Webinar: How Do We End United States Sanctions on Iran?

This free, public webinar will cover the history of U.S. sanctions on Iran, whether they have had the intended effects (and what those are), what effects they have had, what the status is of the JCPOA nuclear agreement, and new ideas for activism to end the sanctions. The t…
  Greta Zarro, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 23, 2021 at 4:02 PM

A Note from Greta Zarro, WBW Organizing Director

What makes World BEYOND War’s work unique is our systems-level approach that shines a light on the intersectional impacts of militarism and tackles the very institution of war itself Dear John, Before I joined World BEYOND War, I didn’t know much about the extent of the mili…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 22, 2021 at 3:32 PM

New Online Course on Environment, War, and Activism

While the COP26 conference itself was a major COPOUT, vastly more people now know and care about military climate destruction. But militarism is a top destroyer of more than the Earth's climate. For the full story, we have to look at soil, air, and water -- both in places …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 19, 2021 at 2:32 PM

Book Club Online: The End of Ice

In January 2022, World BEYOND War will be holding a weekly discussion each of four weeks of The End of Ice with the author Dahr Jamail as part of a small group WBW book club limited to a group of 18 participants (it says 17 for online registration because 1 person has regist…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 4:04 PM

New Donor Benefits!

It’s that time of the year again: giving season has begun! Dear John, It’s that time of the year again: giving season has begun! It’s also that time of year when your inboxes and social media channels are flooded with organizational pleas for support—and we know ours is just…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 15, 2021 at 3:32 PM

WBW News & Action: New Chapters

Online version with language translation. World BEYOND War is Growing! In the past month, we're excited to announce that 4 new WBW chapters have launched: India, Afghanistan, Bioregión Aconcagua (Chile), and Montré…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 6, 2021 at 2:21 PM

Demand aid for US & Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange

Dear John, We're demanding that the U.S. government accept responsibility for the harm caused by Agent Orange — the toxic chemical used as a weapon of war on the people and land of southeast Asia from 1961-1971 — and provide assistance to American veterans, Vietnamese and Vi…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 3, 2021 at 2:51 PM

Act Now: Protect Indigenous Lands from Military Destruction!

Let's help protect the Indigenous Tambrauw community by stopping a military base from being built! Dear John, As you may have heard, World BEYOND War has been helping to promote and support an advocacy campaign led by indigenous communities in rural Tambrauw, West Papua, in o…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 2, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Thursday Webinar Will Look Ahead to Remembrance/Armistice Day

The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. That's one week before Armistice Day. REGISTRATION IS FREE. CLICK HERE. Leading Peace Activists from Around t…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 2:04 PM

WBW News & Action: #NoWarNoWarming

Online version with language translation.   Sign the petition we are about to deliver to COP26, and check out all the events in Scotland and globally online.   …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 29, 2021 at 1:21 PM

COP-OUT 26?

COP26 is almost upon us. Will it be a cop-out? The petition that we'll be delivering has almost topped 500 organizations and 25,000 signers. We encourage groups and individuals to organize events to advance this message (Stop excluding militaries from climate agreements!) o…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 27, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Anti-War Pro-Peace Resources Database Free to All

World BEYOND War's Technology Director Marc Eliot Stein, working with the rest of our staff, has created an online database, easy to use and available to all at https://worldbeyondwar.org/resources This is a collection of what we believe are the very best, most useful resourc…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 25, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Wow! Wow! Wow!

We are overwhelmed by your generosity and support. What more can we say than that we are completely overwhelmed and moved by your generosity in response to last week’s email about our financial status. We knew we had an incredible base of supporters but your donations, words …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 23, 2021 at 5:04 PM

Seven Upcoming Online Book Clubs for Peace

These four-week online book clubs limited to 18 participants each, plus the authors, have been getting rave reviews. They consistently sell out just before they start, but if you register for future ones you get more time to read the book -- and you help World BEYOND War. M…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 22, 2021 at 4:02 PM

Four New Online Courses to End War and Build Peace

Announcing Four Online Courses in 2022 to End War and Build Peace War and The Environment, Jan 17 - Feb 27, 2022 War Abolition 101, Apr 18 - May 29, 2022 Leaving WWII Behind, June 19 - July 31, 2022 War Abolition 201, Oct 10 - Nov 20, 2022 Four-Course Package Page: s…
  Alex McAdams, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 20, 2021 at 2:02 PM

We're in serious financial trouble

I want to share an organizational update that ultimately has a great impact on all of us. Dear Friends for Peace, World BEYOND War is in serious danger of not being able to pay its bills this month. We've been growing, accomplishing more, and also developing prospects for fu…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 18, 2021 at 2:32 PM

WBW News & Action: New Anti-War Pro-Peace Resources Database

Online version with language translation.   Anti-War & Pro-Peace Resources Database: We’ve compiled this database of useful resources of our own and links to those found elsewhere. Are you looki…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 16, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Check out what's in store

Have you seen what's in the World BEYOND War Shop at worldbeyondwar.org/shop ? Check out the books, clothes, gear, and scarves! A Global Security System: An Alternative To War: Powells, Bulk Discount, Digital (ePub), Digital (Kindle), Digital (PDF), Audio. Peace Almanac…
  Greta, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 13, 2021 at 4:34 PM

BREAKING: #NoTechForApartheid

Join WBW & people across the world saying #NoTechForApartheid Dear John, This. Is. Huge. Yesterday, almost 800 workers at Amazon and Google joined forces to demand their employers pull out of Project Nimbus – a $1.2 billion contract to provide cloud services for the Isr…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 12, 2021 at 6:05 PM

Online Event Planned on the Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day

The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. That's one week before Armistice Day. Leading Peace Activists from Around the World to Discuss the Origins of…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 11, 2021 at 2:03 PM

Stop Excluding Military Pollution from Climate Agreements

To: Participants in COP26 UN Climate Change Conference, Glasgow, Scotland, November 1-12, 2021 From: YOU As a result of final-hour demands made by the U.S. government during negotiation of the 1997 Kyoto treaty, military greenhouse gas emissions were exempted from climate…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 8, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Mumia Abu-Jamal on War

One of the most powerful books there is on the evil, and corruption, and dishonesty of war was written by two men, one of whom has been in prison for almost exactly 40 years. His name is Mumia Abu-Jamal, and his level of knowledge and understanding of the institution of war …
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 7, 2021 at 1:32 PM

Saving a Mountain and Local Communities from a Military Base

Save Sinjajevina’s Nature and Local Communities from a Military Base! Yesterday, the Save Sinjajevina movement received the first-ever annual War Abolisher Award. Background info. Award video. Short shareable video. People in Montenegro have put their bodies in the way an…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 5, 2021 at 3:02 PM

Armistice / Remembrance Day Is for Ending War

The Past and Future of Armistice / Remembrance Day: A Global Webinar Mark your calendar. We’re planning a big online event for November 4, 2021, at 3 p.m. ET. Details coming soon. Plan to wear a sky blue scarf and a white poppy! Peac…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 4, 2021 at 3:02 PM

WBW News & Action: Murder Incorporated

Online version with language translation.   Attend the First Annual War Abolisher Awards online on October 6th. Participation is free. Click here to learn more and register.   …
  David, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
October 1, 2021 at 1:23 PM

Join us at the War Abolisher Awards!

John, I'd like to invite you to register for the October 6th online War Abolisher Awards event! Three awards will be presented. The Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021: Peace Boat. The David Hartsough Lifetime Individual War Abolisher of 2021: Mel Duncan. The Wa…
  World BEYOND War via ActionNetwork.org · [email protected]
September 27, 2021 at 3:13 PM

War Abolisher of 2021 Award Announcement

Today, September 27, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the War Abolisher of 2021 Award: Civic Initiative Save Sinjajevina. As already announced, the Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher Award of 2021 will be presented to Peace Boat, and the David Hartsough L…
  Alex, World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 22, 2021 at 8:13 PM

Big Organizational Announcement!

We are excited to announce that we now have 501(c)(3) status! Dear John, We are excited to announce that just days ago we were approved by the IRS for charitable 501(c)(3) status! This is big news for our small team as we continue to grow and expand. We are incredibly gratefu…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 20, 2021 at 1:22 PM

WBW News & Action: Award To Go To Mel Duncan

Online version with language translation.   Today, September 20, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the David Hartsough Lifetime Individual War Abolisher of 2021 Award: Mel Duncan. R…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 17, 2021 at 1:51 PM

Tell Congress to Reduce Military Spending Now

The U.S. Congress is proposing to increase military spending in the latest National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), now being discussed and amended. Click here to quickly email your Representative and Senators. To phone them, and to be prompted first with what you might wan…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 15, 2021 at 3:31 PM

Declaring Peace

A time of ending wars (while plotting and investing in new ones) is a critical moment for declaring PEACE -- something far too important to leave to others. You can Sign the Declaration of Peace in any of these languages: English. 日本語. Deutsch. Español. Italiano. 中文. França…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 13, 2021 at 1:37 PM

Peace Boat to Receive Award as Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021

Peace Boat to Receive Award as Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 https://worldbeyondwar.org/warabolisher2021a Today, September 13, 2021, World BEYOND War announces as the recipient of the Lifetime Organizational War Abolisher of 2021 award: Peace Boat. An online…
  World BEYOND War · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 1:31 PM

Breakthrough Research on What Causes Wars

Stunning new research finds that wars are not only often motivated by the goal (among other goals) of building new military bases, but are also driven in significant part by the existence of current bases. In his new book, The United States of War, David Vine cites research …