The harsh blockade in Gaza, backed by the US, has been a humanitarian catastrophe. Act now to call for an end to Israeli bombings, resuming negotiations for peace, and making the Middle East a Weapons of Mass Destruction Free Zone. By T. Campanella-Cook, E. Rosser, and O. Hugonot Haber.

The Disarm Committee’s series of Zoom webinars tied to the 75th anniversaries of the UN and the use of nuclear weapons are all watchable. Still to come: Alice Slater on September 20 and Ray Acheson on October 22. By E. Thomas and R. Lloyd.

Help the Development Committee appeal for online support using a calendar of commemorations; AHR pays homage to Rep. John Lewis and Rev. C.T. Vivian; UN Security Council passes resolution to enact a 90-day global ceasefire; New Middle East Committee campaign “Bridges Not Walls”; next ONE WILPF Call August 13 on voter suppression.

WILPF opposes militarism at home and abroad, and says ‘no’ to the illegal tactics used by this presidential administration in Portland to detain and assault nonviolent protestors. By J. Goddard and M. Ippolito.

Solidarity events are already happening around the country, and multiple resource guides are available to help you organize future events around our three themes. By C. Spencer and M. Pecoraro.

The Monterey County Branch of WILPF and partner organizations are hosting a series of Saturday events livestreamed on Zoom to amplify the voices of the Hibakusha and help push for better policies to end the nuclear threat. By C. Crockett.

Military involvement and the sacrifice of American lives in endless wars are directly related to the pipeline politics playing out at home and overseas. By C. Dennett.

Join the fight for racial equality, confront our nation’s history of racial bigotry, and begin the era of truth and justice. The beginning of the Advancing Human Rights (AHR) resource library is included here along with monthly call info.  By M. Collins, S. Ouattara, and V. Young.

Learn about ways to use the peace cranes sent to us from Japanese Hibakusha, and put upcoming July 13 and August 9 Disarm/End Wars Zoom events on your calendar! By R. Lloyd and E. Thomas.

The new Solidarity Event Planning Team is launching a “Ceasefire/75th Solidarity Season” from August 6th to September 21st. Branches can choose from several recommended topics. By C. Spencer and M. Pecoraro.