“Other histories had been possible for Iraq, and indeed might yet be possible. The social basis for the Popular Movement to Save Iraq remains, even if in the shadows. It is the only force that could provide an alternative to the history of blood that stands before Iraq, the nest of bones, the sky of death.” – Vijay Prashad, from…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce this special opportunity made possible by an anonymous donor and longtime friend of the War Resisters League in Texas. To support WRL in reaching our fundraising goals this year, until the end of December, every one-time or sustainer donation you make online will be generously DOUBLED up to $20,000…
Each year on December 1st War Resisters’ International and its member mark Prisoners for Peace Day, when WRI and its affiliates (including WRL) publicise the names and stories of those imprisoned for actions for peace. Many are conscientious objectors, in jail for refusing to join the military. Others have taken nonviolent actions to disrupt preparation…
Training across Generations Earlier this month over two dozen organizers from across the Northeast gathered at the Voluntown Peace Trust in Connecticut for the first in a series of planned “Training 4 Trainers” weekends. “WRL has a long history of providing resources in nonviolence training. This past weekend strengthened our commitment by offering this unique…
We’re looking for an energetic, passionate intern to help us relaunch our website, promote our organizing resources, and to be part of the life of our national office. The Freeman Intern will work closely with WRL’s Office Coordinator. The work will include: Migrating content from our old website to our new site, due to launch…
On Friday, September 5th, hundreds of of protesters gathered in front of the Marriott in Downtown Oakland, CA, to stand against Urban Shield and declare two major victories: Urban Shield will no longer be held at the Marriott and it will no longer take place anywhere in Oakland. Reclaiming the streets in celebration of our power,…
June 19, 2014 U.S. Department of State Attention: Secretary John Kerry 2201 C Street NW Washington DC 20520 Dear Secretary Kerry: The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 incited a previously unimaginable deepening of sectarian divisions among the people of Iraq following the overthrow of the repressive Ba’athist regime of Saddam Hussein. The US government…
We are thrilled to share the results of War Resisters League’s National Committee (NC) election with you all, and delighted to welcome new and incumbent members to our leadership structure. Nearly 200 WRL members participated in our most recent election online or by mail, sending ballots from Alaska to Puerto Rico, and contributing to a…
On Friday, October 25th, more than 100 police and military agencies from California and across the US were joined by their counterparts from Israel, Guam, Bahrain, and Brazil for a massive SWAT team training and weapons expo called Urban Shield. The Facing Urban Shield Action Network, with more than 30 endorsers in the Bay Area,…
Order Now! WRL’s New Perpetual Calendar Highlights Revolutionary Nonviolence on the Occasion of Our 90th Anniversary. This perpetual calendar can be used year after year. You can just write in the dates! It includes an event related to WRL and nonviolence for each day, with a line to add your own reminders of birthdays, etc….
Please join War Resisters League in honoring Howard Clark, who passed away unexpectedly at home last weekend. War Resisters International was founded in 1921 to promote nonviolent action against the causes of war and to support and connect people around the world who refuse to take part in war or the preparation of war. In…
UPDATED DEADLINE: OCTOBER 14. Do you have what it takes to help lead the War Resisters League? Do you have the skills and vision to help chart WRL’s course in promoting revolutionary nonviolent change? Do you know someone who does? Nominations are open for the at-large seats on the National Committee (NC). This is WRL’s…
In New York and other cities and towns across the country, peace activists will hold protests, vigils and educational events to observe the 68th anniversary of the US nuclear bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. If you have planned an action you would like posted here, let us know at wrl [at] warresisters.org New York City…
What is Urban Shield? From October 25th -28th, 2013 in Oakland, California, Urban Shield – a trade show and training exercise for SWAT teams and police agencies will bring local, national and international law enforcement agencies together with “defense industry contractors” to provide training and introduce new weapons to police and security companies. The…
In conjunction with the War Resisters League Conference Busboys and Poets & Teaching for Change welcome SONIA SANCHEZ and MATT MEYER to sign and discuss: We Have Not Been Moved: Resisting Racism and Militarism in 21st Century America Edited by Elizabeth Betita Martínez, Mandy Carter & Matt Meyer with an Introduction by Cornel…
Revolutionary Nonviolence: Building Bridges Across Generations and Communities War Resisters League 90th Anniversary National Conference Thursday, August 1 – Sunday, August 4th, 2013 Georgetown University in Washington, DC It is still possible to register for the conference. The housing deadline has passed, but there is some on-campus housing available. So please do REGISTER TODAY! The…
New from War Resisters International! Sowing Seeds: The Militarisation of Youth and How to Counter It by Owen Everett Around the world children, adolescents, and young adults encounter the military and military values in a variety of ways, from visits to schools by military personnels, to video games and the presence of the military and…
War Resisters League is proud to have reached our 90th anniversary and we have had a great celebration all year. In August, we held our 90th Anniversary conference, REVOLUTIONARY NONVIOLENCE: Building Bridges Across Generations and Communities in Washington, DC. In October, we celebrated and honored Harry Belefonte, Joan Baez and Daniel Ellsberg at our 90th…
Facing Tear Gas is a campaign to end the US’s role in the business of tear gas in solidarity with global nonviolent uprisings and those facing US-backed repression everywhere, including within the US. Check out our new website: facingteargas.org
From WRL’s Facing Tear Gas Campaign: Over the past several days, Turkey has seen some of its largest mass mobilizations in years. Protesters are pouring into Taksim Square, Gezi Park, and other public spaces throughout the country in the thousands to reject neoliberalism and government-backed urban gentrification. As they brave vomit-inducing tear gas, rubber bullets,…
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