#veterans for peace

[thoughtportal]

[mara-and-its-the-same]

here is a list of my top charities (plus background checks), so even if you're not in a place that you're able to donate right now, maybe you can share this and it can get to someone who is. if you have any more ideas of what to add please reblog or let me know too. Maybe we can get something going here? Without collective action what do we have?

Palestinian Children's Relief Fund–Provides medical and humanitarian aid and resources to children in Palestine. They are volunteer based and have opportunities to donate as well as volunteer. (4/4 rating by Charity Navigator)

Women for Women International–Provides aid and education to women all over, especially because women's needs including menstrual and maternity aid can often be overlooked. They have a lot of information on their website about where and how they help which is a lot to summarize here, but their goal is to get women to a place of self sufficiency in order to thrive rather than just survive. (4/4 rating by Charity Navigator)

Period.org–Works to end period poverty and shame through advocacy, education, and distribution. Stressing the importance of community involvement, Period. relies on youth-led chapters to serve communities on a local level. (4/4)

Veterans for Peace–Established in 1985, Veterans for Peace is an organization of US veterans who speak out against US imperialism and militarism. As people who have witnessed the horrors of war they have the courage to speak against it with their press releases, chapters, and organized projects on both national and international projects. (3/4)

Honor Liberty Veterans and Justice for Liberty–June 8, 1967 the naval ship USS Liberty was attacked by israeli planes and torpedos. The Liberty was borderline unarmed and had limited defenses against the attack. 34 sailors were killed and 172 injured, but none received justice or the proper investigation they deserve. Both organizations hope for an end to the cover-up and the beginning of the dignity they deserve (not rated but please sign their petition if you feel so compelled)

Farmer John Coalition–An organization of family farmers seeking to increase security for themselves as well as the communities they serve through stronger legislation. As smaller farms are pushed out by large corporate farms, it creates an unsustainable cycle both economically and ecologically. Farmer John aims to support both farms and communities (Not rated, but petitions don't hurt)

People not Mascots–I get not everybody agrees, but if I was a kid and my culture and ancestors were being used as a mascot by people who don't even know how to pronounce the name correctly I'd be upset too. People not Mascots raises awareness for Indigenous cultures, communities, and histories while advocating against the use of their names and images as mascots in secondary schools. (PETITIONS! ANOTHER PETITION)

[agentfascinateur]

US Veteran in support of ending genocide 💜

Alan Shebaro has the bravoury to speak up. We need more of you.

[runalongprincevaliant]

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[vfpc61]

Our chapter communication director @ashleycmsalazar spoke the following chapter statement to St. Louis KSDK news at the annual St. Louis Veterans Day parade.

“As Veterans for Peace, we stand in solidarity with the people of Gaza. The ongoing violence against civilians is a humanitarian crisis and must be called what it is-genocide. The destruction of lives and communities must end. We call for immediate action to stop the violence, provide humanitarian aid, and hold those responsible accountable. True peace comes through justice, not oppression. We stand for peace, justice, and the protection of all innocent lives.”

Remember Armistice Day - Permanent Ceasefire Now Stop the Genocide - No More US Bombs to Israel Free, Free Palestine!

#VeteransDay #missouriveterans #exploremissouri #armisticeday

[immaculatasknight]

Study war no more

[veluigi]

here, white american special ops veterans do a great job spelling out how american msm has created an islamophobic-racist blindspot in american culture, which has enabled the g-cide in p🍉lestine. though it's cold comfort, it is validating and a relief to hear white people finally talking about it. maybe people will take the urgency of islamophobia-racism more seriously now🙃

Colonial Outcasts is a great pod in general, loads of interviews and deep dives to contextualize & demystify military & geopolitical workings, religious & historical phenomena.

[elmacheteillustrated]

Barry Romo RIP

[plitnick]

What's So Funny About Peace for Ukraine?

My first Substack piece for this year revisits a theme I’ve written about before, which is the lack of serious debate about the war in Ukraine. This time, I take on the unfair and false characterization of those of us who question the Biden administration’s and NATO’s refusal to consider diplomacy rather than a victory at arms. Please subscribe to the newsletter, which you can do straight from…

[awesomecooperlove]

‼️‼️‼️THE PLAN TO DRAIN THE SWAMP‼️‼️

🔥🇺🇸🔥

[lem0nademouth]

someone make a fucking bingo card i have officially encountered leftists saying that hearing fireworks tonight (4th of july) is making them think “this is what gaza sounds like” “this is what ukraine sounds like”

ITS NOT ABOUT YOU SHUT UP SHUT UP ITS NOT FUCKING ABOUT YOU

[importantdestinydefendor]

Now that I have talked about my new beloved Spirit Hunter series.

I looked at something for my newest OC for Spirit Hunter (because we know ya girl can't go a day without making art for OCs or make a new one lol. I basically breath that stuff) and I was not prepared for what I read. I still can't believe what I saw with my very own eyes...

This is (probably, it is on his fandom wiki) form the offical art book of the first game. This is Kazuo Yashiki (as it says on the side). (You can also see what I mean with "his hair is too neat" in my fanart)

But that is not what I want to show you.

This is a description with a comment left by the artist and concept developer (this is very common for artbooks).

Again, not completely what I wanted to show you...

EXCUSE ME??? WHAT DO YOU MEAN "good with his hands"??? (I know what they want to say but still...) This came so out of left field that it gave me whiplash and a punch in the face. I was not prepared at all. I only wanted to see if he was wearing a watch (I saw a fanart were he wore one so I wanted to check)...

[vfpc61]

Our 93 year old chapter founder and President Korean War Air Force Veteran Woody Powell came out to see us off in today’s annual St. Louis regional Veterans Day parade 🕊️

#armisticeday #veterans #veteransday

[hdawg1995]

"it could be that deep" i say as i psychoanalyze stardew valley characters in the voice chat to fill the silence.

Kent has a line like "too much freedom can be stifling" this man was in the military, he woke up at 4am and marched, trained, did drills. he had a schedule, he had structure to the point (knowing how military stuff goes) he didn't eat without permission and what he ate was very specific. he comes back home and everything is the same but he hates open spaces, the calm "is a lie" (another line he has) he can't shake the feeling that something is wrong. he wants to take up fishing but never does, he stands and watches Vincent play but according to vincent he doesn't play anymore.

Kent play with your son, thats an order. Kent meet me at the doc at 0500 we are going fishing. Kent here is some fiddle head fern, its your favorite, you're allowed to have your favorite food.

someone give this man instructions, he forgot how to human.