by admin | Sep 25, 2019 | Climate and Environmental Justice, Events & Updates, Top Story, UFPJ
Lisa has spent her life working with people to understand the dynamics of power and has helped thousands gain the experience and skills they need to fight for justice. In her new book, Shut It Down: Stories from a Fierce, Loving Resistance, Lisa shares...
by admin | Sep 21, 2019 | Climate and Environmental Justice, Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security, Top Story, UFPJ
by Mary Hladky and Thea Paneth We are living in a profoundly dangerous moment. We write as members of the coordinating committee of United for Peace and Justice, a national network of peace groups. We are long time activists and mothers of grown children. We worry...
by admin | Aug 12, 2019 | Racial Justice, Statement, Top Story, UFPJ
There has been a sea change in the last few weeks, a deepening of the crisis of racial and cultural division is this country, instigated by the President of the United States. It began with his attacks on four women of color, all members of the United States Congress....
by UFPJ web | Aug 6, 2019 | Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security, Top Story, UFPJ
August 6th marks the 74th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It is also George Friday’s 60th birthday. In the early days of UFPJ, George was a National Co-chair; today she is our National Organizer, UFPJ’s only paid staff, and absolutely vital to...
by UFPJ web | Apr 24, 2019 | Briefing Call, Iraq, Member Group, Top Story, UFPJ
Recently returned from Baghdad, Terry Rockefeller (September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows) and Michael Zweig (U.S. Labor Against the War) reported on the 10th Annual Meeting of the Iraqi Civil Society Solidarity Initiative (ICSSI). If you missed this UFPJ...
by UFPJ web | Dec 24, 2018 | Annual Report, Events & Updates, Top Story, UFPJ
UFPJ’s Unity Statement drafted 16 years ago proclaimed: We come together to turn the tide, to overwhelm war with peace, and oppression with justice. . . . We seek to build a broad mass movement for peace and justice composed of all who are threatened by the new war...