Tag: USA
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Tell Congress to Speak Up Against Genocide in Sudan
The world is once again witnessing genocide in Darfur, Sudan. Analysis of satellite imagery by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab confirmed credible reports of attacks on civilian escape routes, mass killings, and executions—with blood-stained earth visible from space. The United States can and must act to stop it.
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Most Americans Want Diplomacy with North Korea (2025 AFSC Poll)
75% of U.S. adults think the U.S. government should work with North Korea to repatriate remains of U.S. service members left in North Korea. Most also believe that President Trump should hold meetings with the North Korean leader.
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MLK Calls Us Beyond War
Cross-posting Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 1967 speech Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence at Riverside Church in New York City.
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As US Approves Landmines for Ukraine, Victims Demand ‘Mine-Free World’ at Global Summit
“Every landmine planted is a child, a civilian, a woman, who is just waiting for their legs to be blown off, for his life to be taken. I am here to say we don’t want any more victims. No excuses, no exceptions.”
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U.S. Disregard for the Rule of Law
The United States’ Senate failed to block offensive weapons sales to Israel, disregarding U.S. law to block weapons sales to nations that violate human rights or prevent delivery of U.S. humanitarian aid. #USA #Israel #Gaza #Weapons #Senate #Failure #RuleOfLaw #WarCrime
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Reflections on the Catholic Korea Peace Forum, part 2
Connecting, Learning, and Praying with Youth from South Korea, Japan, and the United States: Paul Lee reflects on his experience at this October’s Catholic Korea Peace Forum.
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Reflections on the Catholic Korea Peace Forum, part 1
This year’s Catholic Korea Peace Forum was held from October 16-20th with the participation of young adults from South Korea, the U.S., and Japan. Reporter Hyunjin Jung reports from Catholic News Here and Now.
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Jesus’ Response to Violence
Jesus’ encounter with Judas and his healing of the Jewish High Priest’s servant at his arrest offer a life-giving alternative to the warring factions in the Middle East, Christian supporters of the State of Israel now, and partisan hatred as the US moves towards its presidential election. Cross-post from Bob Ekblad.
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Seoulites: You’re Invited
On Saturday, October 19th, six teams of multicultural youth will be reporting back their insights and experiences from visiting sites of peace and conflict across South Korea. Come hear the perspectives of these young professionals from Korea, the US, and Japan as they consider what role to play in peacebuilding efforts in Northeast Asia.
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On North Korea, Kamala Harris Should Prioritize Peace
Cathi Choi says, ‘Diplomatic engagement is not “cozying up” to North Korea; rather, it is the prerequisite for peaceful coexistence and averting nuclear war. No amount of militarized escalation or sanctions will resolve the security crisis on the Korean Peninsula. We must instead maximize our efforts for diplomacy.’
Seeds Will Grow 