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	Friday, September 30, 2016 #NoWar2016 Conference in D.C. Win Without War, along with a number of other organizations hosted #NoWar 2016 conference in Washington DC September 23rd-26th. #NoWar2016 was a series of panels and workshops, plus an awards ceremony and direct action. The conference was sold out and universally praised in high terms. Executive Director Michael McPhearson spoke on *Changing War Culture to Peace Culture * "The peace movement needs to help confront injustice and bring about justice so that we can achieve the change we seek. None of the movements can do it alone. We must do it together. No justice, no peace!" Click Here to see his whole speech! Also be sure to check out other VFP members and Advisory Board members who were also panelists! Leah Bolger, Bruce Gagnon, Bill Fletcher, Kathy Kelly, John Dear, David Swanson, and Medea Benjamin! Back to Top VFP Demands Withdrawal of National Guard in Charlotte Veterans For Peace denounces the ongoing instances of police violence against people of color, this time resulting in the killing of Keith Scott in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Terence Crutcher of Tulsa, Oklahoma. We also stand in opposition to the State of North Carolina's militarized response to protests in Charlotte. As Veterans For Peace, we know that increased militarization in our communities will never bring peace. We know that peace is only achieved with a strong commitment to justice. We have seen perfectly reasonable demands from protesters and community members that have so far been ignored by the state and the Charlotte police. The family of Keith Scott deserves justice as do all victims of police violence. < Full Statement Here>  Back to Top Presente! Chris Snively Veterans For Peace is saddened to learn that former staff member and veteran, Chris Snively has passed away. He worked for the National office from 2001-2003. Read the touching tribute from his family Former Executive DIrector, Woody Powell, offers these words in memory of Chris: "His was a generous sharing, motivated by love rather than vanity. This young man exemplified love of the highest order." <Read Woody's Full Memorium> Back to Top Member Highlights! The VFP Chorus sings New Lyrics to the National Anthem! Advisory Board Member Ann Wright is about to embark on the Women's Boat to Gaza.  Check out her latest update and follow her journey!  San Diego Chapter Says NO to Miramar Air Show! Help Veterans Stop the Privatization of the VA Hospital System!  Please sign the petition! VFP Albany Chapter Holds Voter Registration Drive Climate Defenders and Spokane Chapter Blocks Oil Train Back to Top New Veterans for Peace Tour to Cuba We will be leading our 4th VFP tour to Cuba in December 2016. All VFP members and supporters are invited to share solidarity with our Cuban neighbors and fellow Vets. Please look over the tour (scroll to December Tour) and contact me if you are interested. Contact: Jim Ryerson: jimryerson@earthlink.net Back to Top		In This Issue: #NoWar2016 Conference VFP Demands Withdrawal of National Guard in Charlotte Presente!  Chris Snively Member Highlights Solidarity With Standing Rock New Peace In Our Times Available! New VFP Tour to Cuba Black Lives Matter T-Shirts in Store Now Save the Dates: Upcoming Events Solidarity With Standing Rock! Members of Veterans For Peace continue to stand in solidarity at Standing Rock. Many members will be traveling to the camp in the upcoming weeks. VFP's presence is important but also critical that we follow the guidelines set out by the indigenous activism already taking place. If you are planning on traveling to Standing Rock, please contact the new Standing Rock VFP Committee: Brian Trautman: trautman@veteransforpeace Tom Palumbo: tpeacenik@gmail.com Tarak Kauff: takauff@gmail.com Michael Sullivan: mjs12285@gmail.com Martin Bates: learn7peace@yahoo.com Veterans For Peace stands in solidarity with the historic resistance at the Camp of the Sacred Stones in North Dakota. We join our Indigenous sisters and brothers in opposing the construction of an oil pipeline by the Dakota Access company that threatens drinking water and sacred burial grounds. <Full Statement Here> Back to Top New Peace in Our TImes Now Available! Click Here to Order Now! Extensive coverage of the Resistance at Standing Rock and the VFP Delegation to Okinawa Colin Kaepernick and the National Anthem by Jon Schwartz U.S. Military Attempts at Greenwash by Ann Wright A Vision For Black Lives by The Movement for Black Lives Resistance in San Diego by Dave Patterson Koch Brothers Trying to Get Into Your Pants by Denny Riley Letter From Leonard Peltier Israel's War on Water by Sumaya Awad Interview with Illan Pappe by Alexander Rios The Worst Human Being Alive by David Swanson  Veterans Challenge Islamophobia by Nate Terani  Back to Top Black Lives Matter T-Shirts Now Available! The VFP Store now has Black Lives Matter T-shirts!  We know that militarization at home and militarization abroad are interconnected. Working for peace abroad means working for peace at home. Get Yours Today! Back to Top Save the Dates: Upcoming Events Sep-Oct 2016 - Ann Wright and Diane Wilson sail on Women's Boats to Gaza Oct 7- "Stop the Longest War in Us History" Observance in Davenport Oct 7-10 - First SOAW bi-national convergence at the U.S./Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona Oct 11-26  - 2016 Maine Peace Walk - Stop the War$ on Mother Earth in various cities in Maine Nov 11 - Armistice Day in your city Back to Top

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