Organizers forge path to nuclear-free world

Organizers forge path to nuclear-free world

Presenters at the “Honeywell, Kansas City, & Resistance” forum, from left: Bree Crawford, Chris Overfelt, Kimmy Igla, Mitch Synder, and Kamran Choudhry. By Kimmy Igla In a powerful gathering, a coalition of Midwest organizers convened for a strategic forum titled...
Despite arms chase, ‘a better world is possible’

Despite arms chase, ‘a better world is possible’

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...
Vets for Peace lead Armistice Day observance

Vets for Peace lead Armistice Day observance

By Bryson Ripley Pat and Linda McClelland brave the wind to wave their flags. At 11am, as freezing wind reminded us of the harsh conditions that soldiers are often asked to endure, Vets for Peace members and allies huddled close together to ring the chapter’s peace...
At the Center of the Arms Race

At the Center of the Arms Race

The Trump administration has announced it will end a moratorium on nuclear testing that has been in place since the early 1990s, putting a direct target on the backs of communities still dealing with the ramifications of the Cold War testing regime.The announcement is...
Ann Suellentrop shares public health fight to save our country

Ann Suellentrop shares public health fight to save our country

“Welcome to the fight. Welcome to the movement. Your mission begins now.” That was the opening message to 6,000 public health advocates at the annual meeting in DC of the American Public Health Association (APHA). The 6,000 were painfully aware of fired public health...

See “Gaza Is Our Home” free 11/3

On Monday, Nov. 3, at 6pm, see the documentary “Gaza Is Our Home” at the Stray Cat Film Center, 1662 Broadway Blvd., KC MO 64108. Afterwards, the filmmaker Monear Shaer will explain why he says, “This is not the documentary I wanted to make.” The movie began as a...