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- End Nuclear Weapons: Spread the Word about HR-1888!On March 5, 2025, Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton introduced her "Warheads to Windmills" bill for the 17th time as HR-1888, with eight immediate cosponsors. Follow updates about the bill. In a press release, Ms. Norton wrote: 'Today, I introduce the Nuclear Weapons Abolition and Conversion Act… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeClimate ChangeWars and MilitarismPeacePolitics and Legislation
- WILPF Delegates Attend U.N. Meeting on Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear WeaponsTwenty-one members of WILPF from seven countries attended the Third Meeting of the States Parties to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (3MSP to TPNW) at the United Nations in New York City from March 3 to 7. Eight members of WILPF US' DISARM committee were at the event. They attended … DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeWars and MilitarismPeacePolitics and Legislation
- Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal and What We Can Do NextWar Crimes Tribunal Issues Its Judgements One might ask: Are tribunals legal, meaning do they have the force of the rule of law? Remember the famous Bertrand Russell War Crimes Tribunal (1964-7) during the Vietnam War? Tribunal members then unanimously found the United States "guilty on all charges… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeWars and MilitarismHuman Rights
- ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! Says the DISARM CommitteeWhile we are unhappy with the results of the general election, let’s not let that lead to inaction. We must continue organizing events, collaborating with sister peace organizations, and pressuring Congress to reduce the massive military budget. “I’m not going to start wars, I’m going to stop wars,… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeace
- WILPF Members Pressure Nuclear Weapon Manufacturers and Fossil Fuel Companies—Cost of US support for Israel since October 7, 2023WILPF members and other organizations demonstrate against nuclear weapons companies and big oil. A small number of very large companies profit from fossil fuels and nuclear weapons, and they spend millions on lobbying, elections, and propaganda to maintain their control over Congress and the White… DISARM/End Wars Issue CommitteeUpdatesWars and MilitarismPeace
