KKFI asks: ‘Why are you protesting nukes?’

KKFI asks: ‘Why are you protesting nukes?’

PeaceWorks KC held a protest May 19 at the vast plant in KC MO that is more than doubling in size to make electronic and mechanical parts for nuclear weapons. Reporter Liz Wade of “Jaws of Justice” on KKFI Community Radio, 90.1 FM, asked line-crossers and some...
Artillery made in Midwest is used for genocide in Gaza

Artillery made in Midwest is used for genocide in Gaza

By Christopher Overfelt Note: This is Issue 3 in the Midwest Weapons Report, by Christopher Overfelt. He calls the Midwest the backbone of weapons manufacturing and storage for the American Empire. He concludes: “Those who determine American foreign policy have chosen...

Help us move ‘Back from the Brink’ of nuclear apocalypse

By Dave Pack PeaceWorks Kansas City is seeking to create a KC “hub” of groups to work together in opposition to nuclear weapons, through the national effort Back from the Brink. Come to our session on this ambitious endeavor on May 18, 1-2:30 pm. In the current U.S....

Sign up: ‘Resist Nukes!’ 5/18-19

We’re resisting nuclear weapons and spreading peace at the nuclear weapon plant in KC MO on two days: Sunday, May 18, and Monday, May 19. Join us! Give us your info here, and we’ll email you the details.  Out-of-towners may stay at Jerusalem Farm, 520 Garfield Avenue,...

Reflection on ‘Silent Fallout’

By Brother Louis Rodemann, FSC A dozen local Kansas City peace activists gathered for a showing of the documentary film “Silent Fallout” at All Souls Unitarian Universalist Church on April 13, 2025. Most of the film consisted of testimonials of survivals of the...

Re social media, PW picks Bluesky

At PeaceWorks Kansas City, our mission has always been to foster understanding, connection, and peace in our communities. Social media play a significant role in how we communicate and share our message, but we’ve grown increasingly concerned about the direction of...