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Feminist grassroots organization working to support peace & human rights & end U.S. wars & militarism.
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If Democrats & Republicans want to balance the budget and avoid a debt ceiling crisis, they should start with cutting handouts to the war machine! Defund the Pentagon, refund the people! ✌️
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Months ago, McCarthy promised “no blank check” for the war in Ukraine, yet today, it seems he’s willing to spend all the money in the world on war and aggression as long as he can cut essential programs for working people.
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In what world is an almost trillion dollar war budget "fiscally responsible"? If you're so concerned about spending, , why are you backing the largest Pentagon budget since WWII? Why are you pretending you can balance the budget on the backs of working people?
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Why is writing a blank check for war? While both parties debate the debt ceiling and budget cuts, just ONE PERCENT of the military budget could fund: 1M+ public housing units ~250k college scholarships 100k+ teachers 26M+ households' solar power
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long-range missiles military training $19B in military equipment/weapons joint task force cybersecurity defense forces military posture expand military bases expand military stockpiles SIR, THESE ARE WAR RECOMMENDATIONS
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TEN FOR TAIWAN: This morning the Select Committee adopted 10 bipartisan policy recommendations for the 118th Congress, which will surge hard power across the international dateline and strengthen deterrence in the Taiwan Strait. 📄Read the full report: selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/sites/evo-subs
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#WarIsNotGreen is making a killing off of killing which includes the killing of the planet. ✌️❤️
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More showing up… @codepink introduced a war profiteers climate resolution to @blackrock. Shameful that only 8% of shareholders voted for it. Res was simply to STUDY THE CLIMATE AFFECTS OF WAR INVESTMENTS. Jesus… it was just a report! #blackrock shame on #larryfink twitter.com/marni4change/s…
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WELFARE NOT WARFARE! #CutThePentagon
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NEW: Of the $1.8 trillion federal discretionary budget in FY2023, 62% was used for militarized programs. That leaves less than $2 in $5 to invest in communities. Research from our @natpriorities team exposes the full extent of militarized spending today: ips-dc.org/report-warfare
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🗣️Extra! Extra! Read all about it... Our coalition's full page ad in The Hill calling for peace in Ukraine!
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More showing up… introduced a war profiteers climate resolution to . Shameful that only 8% of shareholders voted for it. Res was simply to STUDY THE CLIMATE AFFECTS OF WAR INVESTMENTS. Jesus… it was just a report! #blackrock shame on #larryfink
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More people showing up. Hey #Blackrock pretty pls divest from oil and gas, you’re killing our planet and it’s bad karma! @joeanuta @errollouis @TheVillageSun @thevillagernyc @jimmy_dore @Gothamist @Documentedny @GothamGazette @CCNewsNYC @Gregbsmithnyc @ZackFinkNews @ndhapple twitter.com/Marni4Change/s…
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Statement here:
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STATEMENT: We strongly condemn the deplorable actions of some of the protesters @medeabenjamin's book tour event on Friday, May 19 in Minneapolis, an event cosponsored by the local Veterans for Peace and Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). codepink.org/statementonvio
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Solidarity between American & Cuban workers!💗🇨🇺 Down with the blockade!
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"On May Day, I joined a delegation of organizers on a trip to Cuba to show solidarity with the Cuban people and call out the injustice that is an economic blockade designed to harm workers and the people on the island.   Let’s make one thing very clear: The blockade isn’t… Show more
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We send our love and support to the Veterans for Peace member who was hurt by the protesters. We reiterate our commitment to fostering a society where differing opinions can be shared and debated in a peaceful and respectful.
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We stand in solidarity with our co-founder Medea Benjamin, the event hosts Woman Against Military Madness and Veterans for Peace, and all individuals who were affected by this regrettable event. manner, free from aggression and violence.
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One of the vets, a man in his seventies, came to assist and was pummeled to the ground by McKnutson. McKnutson’s assault resulted in the veteran being taken to the emergency room with a dislocated shoulder and a black eye.
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~15 protesters  gathered outside the event, chanting slogans such as “Medea Lies, Ukrainians Die.” The most aggressive protestor, Kieran McKnutson, was screaming at Medea that she was a Putin apologist & then grabbed her cell phone while she was attempting to film the situation.
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See you in DC next month! Together, we'll get Cuba #OffTheList! ✌️💗🇨🇺
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🚨 CALL TO ACTION! #OffTheList Rally with us on June 25 to tell President Biden: 🇨🇺 CUBA IS NOT A TERRORIST STATE! 🇨🇺 END US ECONOMIC TERRORISM AGAINST CUBA! Join us in DC for a weekend of action, organizational unity, and solidarity with Cuba: nnoc.org/offthelist
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It is time for the Biden administration to actually prioritize the welfare of the Cuban people and remove the country from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. Join us in demanding Biden reverse this designation now!
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A year ago, the Biden administration made promises to invest and ease sanctions on Cuba's private sector but despite claims to support the Cuban people so far the Biden administration has failed to deliver on its most basic promises Professor Lovelace ⤵️ buff.ly/43nXMi9
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Soon, birthright trips will embark on occupied Palestine erasing the history of the Palestinian people. Join CODEPINK on Thursday to hear about how these propaganda trips help facilitate the further colonization of Palestine.  RSVP here: buff.ly/3MqupEQ
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Last month activists with Shut Down Drone Warfare picketed the entrance to Holloman Air Force Base, the site of the largest US killer drone training program. Every year, 700 killer drone pilots graduate from the program. Hear from the activists on why they took action!
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