Despite arms chase, ‘a better world is possible’

Despite arms chase, ‘a better world is possible’

Nov 19, 2025

By Miranda Pelletier Kamran Choudhry motivates the assembly to take action, explaining our responsibility as people residing in the US to demand an arms embargo. A recent meeting shone light on the Midwest’s role at the center of the arms race , and specifically...
Come to International Day of Peace Festival … whoop it up!

Come to International Day of Peace Festival … whoop it up!

Sep 14, 2025

The Greater Kansas City Interfaith Council (GKCIC) has seen fit to listen up—a reason to celebrate is here. Months ago, the UN announced the International Day of Peace: Sept. 21, Sunday. The GKCIC jumped into action. Ira Harritt, chair of the GKCIC planning committee...
Nuclear imperialism and KC’s role ramping up for World War III

Nuclear imperialism and KC’s role ramping up for World War III

Aug 17, 2025

By Kristin Scheer On a hot Saturday afternoon, on the Aug. 9 anniversary of the US nuclear bombing of Nagasaki, about 45 people packed a community room at the Bluford Library in Kansas City, Mo. We gathered for a panel and discussion of the history of nuclear weapons,...
KC delegates report on DC Days

KC delegates report on DC Days

Jul 15, 2025

By Kristin Scheer About 20 people trickled into All Souls’ Conover Hall on Wed., July 9. They heard from delegates PeaceWorks KC sent to Washington, DC, for the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) DC Days lobbying event.  Ann Suellentrop, of the boards of...
DC Days wrap-up 7/9 tracks 80 years of nuclear age

DC Days wrap-up 7/9 tracks 80 years of nuclear age

Jul 3, 2025

By Ann Suellentrop Note: Ann Suellentrop here summarizes the 2025 DC Days in preparation for the July 9 event Stop the New Nuclear Arms Race! On Sunday, June 8, the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability (ANA) held its yearly training for its members to prepare for its...
Event 7/9 will tackle DC lobbying & writing NNSA

Event 7/9 will tackle DC lobbying & writing NNSA

Jul 2, 2025

After an intense day of training in alerting senators and representatives about dangers of nuclear weapons and power plants, five persons from PeaceWorks-KC went to congressional and administrative offices during “DC Days.” The June 8-13 experience in the nation’s...