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The Nuclear Zero Lawsuits: Taking Nuclear Weapons to Court
Nuclear weapons remain the most urgent threat confronting humanity. So long as they exist, there is the very real chance they will be used by accident, miscalculation or design.

The New York Times Declares the Peace Process Futile – An Analysis
The US "newspaper of record's" main concern is to avoid a confrontation with Zionist lobbyists and NYT advertisers whose devotion to Israel is wholly uncritical.

Martin Indyk’s Galloping Horse: Moral Crisis at Heart of Obama’s Peace
To understand how thoughtless the US latest 'peace process' drive has been, one only needs to consider some of the characters involved in this political theater, such as Martin …

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A Moral Blind Spot: The Catholic Establishment and the Y-2 Nuclear Protest
The moral obtuseness of the Catholic hierarchy runs deep.

Edward Snowden Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
Two Norwegian Members of Parliament have nominated ex-NSA contractor Edward Snowden for the 2014 Nobel Peace Prize.

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Excluding Iran From the Syria Talks: A Stupid Policy
Robert Naiman: Maybe policies that apply only to Iran win plaudits at cocktail parties inside the Beltway, but they sound ridiculous in much of the rest of the world.

Call for Immediate Aid to Syrians Dying of Starvation Due to Siege
Doctors, faith and peace leaders gather at UN to announce International Solidarity Hunger Strike for Syria, demand lifting of military

Spirit of MLK Launches Worldwide Wave of Action
If we begin preparing now, a massive Spring offensive will lead to a Summer of transformation, a Fall of the empire and the birth of a new era.

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A Jewish Atheist Responds to the Pope’s Call for Peace
Robert Naiman: "A sus ordenes, Pope Francis. Count me in."

No Peace Through Military Strength: A response to Catherine Ashton’s “To Secure Peace, Be Ready for Battle”
We need to eradicate this skewed defense and security paradigm built upon the belief that peace and security should be pursued through military force.