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Black Lives Matter
By Jim Clune How should we support those resisting and protesting racism in America? A good first step is to stand up with Black brothers and sisters to say, in many ways, that “Black Lives Matter”. A second, and vitally … Continue reading
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Solidarity or Bust!
By Tim Wolcott Raising your arm in a fist at a rally is not enough. We have internal work to do. Solidarity for the common good is an aspiration too often thwarted by ego, white fragility and apathy. Nonetheless, it … Continue reading
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Webinar: What About World War II?
This webinar, features David Swanson, Executive Director of World BEYOND War, discussing the “What about WWII?” question so popular among supporters of military spending, and the history of Armistice Day. Organized by: Peace Action of Broome County, NY and Stu … Continue reading
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Alice’s Nightmare in Drone Land
From the Press Release for the protest of drones at Hancock Airport in Syracuse, NY on October 29, 2020: The Pentagon squanders essential resources on endless war and for the “improvement” of nuclear weaponry and for the development of assassination … Continue reading
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Residents of Susquehanna County PA Reveal Why They Want Biden for President
After an article in the New York Times posed the question “Will Trump Win Pennsylvania Again?“, residents of Susquehanna County PA gathered to discuss why they want Biden for President. Video by Vera Scroggins HATE…….WILL NOT…..MAKE US…..GREAT…….VOTE ……BIDEN
75 Years: Living With the “Device” *
By Doug Garnar I was born on June 6, 1945 (D-Day plus one year). 40 days later, on July 16th, the world changed with the first successful test of a nuclear device. J. Robert Oppenheimer, the civilian leader of the … Continue reading
Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki Memorium
Video by Vera Scroggins On August 6, 2020, Peace Groups gathered at First Congregational Church, Binghamton, NY for the 34th year of honoring the dead and harmed after the nuclear attacks of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August of 1945. Veterans … Continue reading
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Health Care and Education, not Militarization
On July 16th, 2020, several BCPA members attended and helped out at a Citizen Action event to tell our Senators to help pass the Heroes Act which has passed the House. Many people need a People’s Bailout during this Coronavirus … Continue reading
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Ring the Bell – Remember Hiroshima
In remembrance of the atomic bomb incineration of the Japanese people and land of Hiroshima 75 years ago, Peace Action and Veterans for Peace of Broome County will continue a decades-long tradition of ringing the outdoor ground bell at First … Continue reading
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Requesting Deep Cuts in Military Spending
This video takes place outside Sen Schumer’s office in Binghamton, NY on February 10, 2020. Citizens from various peace groups congregated in front of the Federal Building and requested that our elected officials make deep cuts in the Military Budget … Continue reading
