Sanctions
Sanctions have been, and are being, harmfully imposed. Instead of using sanctions to curb abuses of power and prevent wars from being waged by means of international economic pressure, sanctions are imposed as a form of punishment on countries that have run afoul of the U.S. political establishment. The U.S. has established a pattern of bullying other nations into going supporting our interest, even at the U.N., by using threats of various kinds. Sanctions have killed tens of thousands of people when they cannot get needed medications, food, or supplies to repair vital infrastructure such as water treatment facilities. During the 1990’s, sanctions killed 500,000 Iraqi children in this way. The United States uses economic and financial sanctions more than any other nation. Currently, U.S. sanctions are imposed against more than two dozen nations and foreign entities.
It’s 100 Seconds to Midnight: The Existential Threats Posed by Nuclear Weapons and Climate Change
On January 23, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the metaphorical hands of the “Doomsday Clock” to 100 seconds to midnight. The Bulletin’s advisory group has been assessing the threat posed to humanity by its own activities since 1945. Until recently, that...
Poor People’s Campaign Calls on UN to Hold U.S. Accountable for War Crimes
United for Peace and Justice is an endorsing partner of the Poor People’s Campaign, an innovative effort to connect issues of systemic racism, poverty, ecological devastation and the war economy. UFPJ endorses the PPC’s request below asking the UN to hold the U.S....
Short Notice: Tomorrow, Jan 9, Join a Peace with Iran Rally in Your City
In Solidarity with CODEPINK, the United for Peace & Justice Coordinating Committee supports their message below: Last night bombs were falling and it seemed like another major Middle East war was breaking out. But Iran intentionally didn’t cause any...
U.S. Troops Out of Iraq: National Day of Action Jan 4!
In response to the massive protests in Iraq following the latest U.S. aerial assault that killed scores of Iraqis, Donald Trump has ordered 750 more U.S. troops to the Middle East and potentially 3,000 more. This is in addition to the 5,200 already in Iraq to push the...
Retooling the Connecticut War Economy
The cities of Connecticut are running on empty. State government is desperate for funds. The greatest wealth gap in the nation is in Connecticut – one of the richest states in the richest country in human history. What’s going on here? At one time Connecticut had a...
Join Us Friday! Militarism & Climate Change Fire Drill Friday Nov 8
Inspired by urgent action needed to address climate change, Jane Fonda is upending her life and spending 4 months in Washington D.C. this fall. Every Friday she's there will be "Fire Drill Friday" to bring urgent attention to important inter-sectional analysis around...
United for Peace & Justice Calls for a New Foreign Policy
Endless wars since 2001 have caused death and destruction across the Middle East. Initiated after the 9/11 attacks, these wars have not ended terrorism. Instead they have fueled the rise of ever more virulent conflict. The costs in blood, human suffering, and...
Shut It Down: Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance–Lisa Fithian’s Book Tour
Lisa has spent her life working with people to understand the dynamics of power and has helped thousands gain the experience and skills they need to fight for justice. In her new book, Shut It Down: Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance, Lisa shares...
“We Must Learn to Live Together as Brothers or Perish as Fools”*
by Mary Hladky and Thea Paneth We are living in a profoundly dangerous moment. We write as members of the coordinating committee of United for Peace and Justice, a national network of peace groups. We are long time activists and mothers of grown children. We worry...
Join the Global Climate Strike September 20
We can’t wait any longer to take bold action on climate change. From runaway wildfires, to killer storms, to stark government reports, the dire consequences of inaction around climate are clear. We must act now. Over the last year, youth around the world have led the...
Los Angeles Mayor Garcetti needs to hear this
Los Angeles, will you join us in sending a message to Mayor Garcetti that it’s time to divest L.A. from the war machine? Mayor Eric Garcetti became a leading voice on environmental justice in 2019 when he helped pass a Green New Deal for Los Angeles. The ambitious...
Invitation to Join International Webinar: Divesting from Destruction; Investing in Peace and Sustainability
Tuesday July 30 11:00 am – 12:30 pm EDT/8:00 – 9:30 am PDT 5:00 – 6:30pm Central Europe time Click here to Register Over the next ten years the nuclear armed countries plan to spend over 1 trillion US dollars on the nuclear arms race. Those manufacturing the nuclear...