by admin | May 8, 2017 | Action Alerts, Syria, UFPJ
UFPJ is pleased to join our peace movement partners in supporting a joint petition to Congress to block war funding. The petition urges Congress to “enact legislation to block the use of any U.S. taxpayer funds for continuing warfare, directly or by proxy, in...
by admin | May 5, 2017 | Action Alerts, Briefing Call, NATO, Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is a dangerous, aggressive and outdated alliance with its roots in the cold war. NATO is an imperial and nuclear force. It’s expansion to Russia’s borders, in violation of an agreement between President Bush and Gorbachev...
by admin | May 3, 2017 | Action Alerts, Member Group, Top Story
In mid-March, President Trump released his proposed $1 trillion federal budget. The proposed Trump Budget, while increasing the Pentagon’s war budget by $54 billion and allocating $1.4 billion to upgrade the U.S. nuclear arsenal (under the Department of Energy),...
by admin | Apr 28, 2017 | Action Alerts, Climate and Environmental Justice, Events & Updates
Are your protest signs and marching shoes ready? The People’s Climate March is happening on April 29! There will be rallies, marches, and actions around the world. Do you know where to find your local meet-up or how to join the peace and justice contingent...
by admin | Apr 26, 2017 | Action Alerts, North Korea, Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security, Statement
Amidst speculation about a potentially imminent nuclear weapon or missile test by North Korea, tensions on the Korean peninsula are rising to the highest level in decades, as US and North Korean officials posit threats and counter-threats of pre-emptive military...
by admin | Apr 24, 2017 | Action Alerts, Climate and Environmental Justice, Events & Updates, Member Group, UFPJ
On April 29, the People’s Climate March will shake Washington. Sister marches will span cities across the US, and around the globe. Peace and justice activists everywhere will raise our voices together to say: “Stop the Wars, Save the Planet!” UFPJ...