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An Op-Ed by Peace House Director Nathaniel Batchelder has seen widespread publication, both in Oklahoma news outlets and on a number of prominent web sites. The piece is a response to the alarmingly premature calls for military action against Iran to prevent development of a viable nuclear weapons program. It begins: Pray cooler heads will guide America in the dialogue and decision-making over Iran’s position in the world. Iran does [...] Continue reading Op-Ed on Iran “threat” widely published The Peace House has helped create a new coalition called Americans Against the Next War, which is putting together a public education campaign to push back against the alarming level pro-war voices regarding US or Israeli response to Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons program. Like the Peace House, AANW supports diplomatic efforts to resolve differences, and far safer and more effective non-violent methods to convince Iran — and Israel — [...] Continue reading New coalition effort will work to prevent future wars Letter to a conservative friend considering State Question 759 – to be on all Oklahoma ballots in November: When you ask, “Why can’t we treat everyone the same instead of treating some preferentially?” I want to ask, “You mean that way it was in 1955?” – – when racism was the law of the land, and women seeking careers could only hope for employment in jobs like teaching or nursing? [...] Continue reading Is Affirmative Action “preferential treatment” #gallery-1 { margin: auto; } #gallery-1 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-1 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-1 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } John Walters, ardent Peace House volunteer and outspoken Republican against war You can’t miss our signs, whether on a street corner or in a parade. The peace message always gets a good reception. Drummers for peace Some of the Peace House’s many issues are addressed with our signs. State Question 759 will be on all Oklahoma ballots in November. State Question 759 would nullify Affirmative Action statutes in Oklahoma. (SQ 759 is brought to voters by the same crowd that brought us similar statewide votes to “Ban Gay Marriage” and “Ban Muslim Sharia Law” in Oklahoma … strategies that resulted in big votes for “conservatives.”) An educational RESOLUTION (attached) on SQ 759 has been prepared by COHRA [...] Continue reading An Invitation to Oklahoma Churches and Religious Organizations Public Rally & News Conference WHEN: Noon, Friday, October 7th WHERE: 100 N. Broadway, downtown Oklahoma City WHY: Call for an End to military action and Bring Our Troops Home Rush-hour demonstration WHEN: 4:30 – 6 PM, Friday, October 7th WHERE: Gold Dome, corner of N. Classen and 23rd WHY: Call for an End to military action and Bring Our Troops Home A public rally and news conference in downtown [...] Continue reading Rallies to mark 10 year anniversary of war in Afghanistan Lydia Polley, co-chair of Oklahoma Citizens Against the Death Penalty, has sent out this call for action: Today, 3:00 pm: make black arm bands proclaiming NOT IN MY NAME! at ACLU Office, 3000 Paseo. I’m bringing the material & pens. Wednesday, 21st: 4:30 attend the Pinwheels for Peace at OCU, McDaniel University Center, wearing Not in my Name! arm bands & asking others to also wear them. 7:30 pm if [...] Continue reading OKC Actions for Troy Davis |
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