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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs

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Working for a pro-peace U.S. foreign policy. ➡️ Eliminate nuclear weapons ➡️ Cut wasteful Pentagon $$$, ➡️ Advance diplomatic solutions to global conflicts. We work to build a safer, saner, more peaceful world!

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Mar 18

Sign up today for Peace Action Alerts to stay on top of Trump's threats to Peace, Justice, and Democracy ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
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Trump Watch - Peace Action

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · 3d

SATURDAY, October 18th, 2025. Who's with us?

❌ No Kings in America
❌ No dictators

💚 The power belongs to the people
💚 We are EVERYWHERE

JOIN US!!!

No Kings

As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

www.nokings.org

Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · 5d

It's in limited theaters right now, and available on Netflix October 24th.

Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · 5d

🎬 Just saw "A House of Dynamite" - and *everyone* needs to see this film. It's a chilling look at a nuclear weapons crisis in reality. ONE person can launch a nuke with NO additional approval??? Our future depends on eliminating nuclear weapons before they eliminate us.
We must demand better.

A House of Dynamite’s Nuclear War Crisis Scenario Is Chilling — Now Imagine It in Real Life

As a peace and disarmament activist for over four decades, I was conflicted about whether to see A House of Dynamite, director Katherine Bigelow’s and

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · 28d

🔥 BREAKING: This vote marks a historic shift—even for the most progressive group of lawmakers on Capitol Hill—that provides “a significant boost to efforts to hold Israel accountable for its genocidal war in Gaza.” Thank you @usprogressives.bsky.social ❤️️ ❤️️ ❤️️
www.commondreams.org/news/block-t...

Largest Caucus in House Endorses Bill to Block US Bombs to Israel | Common Dreams

"The United States cannot continue to send bombs we know will be used to commit terrible atrocities in Gaza."

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Sep 19

Karishma’s pro-peace campaign is powered by caring individuals like YOU - chip in for Karishma today ->
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Chip in!

Show your support with a contribution.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Sep 19

🔥 We're proud to endorse @karishmaforsenate.bsky.social
for Senate in NH - a candidate who won't be bought by special interests.
❌ NO to endless wars
✅ YES to putting human rights before defense contractor profits
New Hampshire needs leadership that puts #PeopleOverPentagon
#PeaceVoter2026

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Sep 16

If you haven't already, sign the petition demanding your Reps cosponsor this critical legislation to stop the flow of deadly weapons from the US used by Israel to carry out the genocide ->> >
www.blockthebombs.org?source=direc...

Block The Bombs To Israel

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Sep 16

Last night we were thrilled to host @ramirez.house.gov along with a panel of guests to discuss ending US complicity and support of the genocide in Gaza, and specifically HR 3565 - the Block the Bombs Act sponsored by Rep. Ramirez. Watch it below -
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rvjl...

Block the Bombs Webinar

YouTube video by Peace Action

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Sep 12

We applaud the repeal of the 2002 AUMF in this #NDAA, but it's not enough. We also must repeal the broader and more destructive 2001 AUMF, which presidents have used to wage broad, unchecked power for "perpetual worldwide wars."
thehill.com/policy/defen...

House passes defense policy bill with proposal to repeal AUMF

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are so excited to endorse Kat Abughazaleh, a candidate who "strongly supports foreign policy centered on human rights, not the interests of corporations or authoritarian regimes." She is ready to take those interests on - but she'll need YOUR help!!! 👉👉👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/peace...

Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · Aug 21

Thrilled to announce that I've been endorsed by @peaceaction.bsky.social . Humane foreign policy is a cornerstone of this campaign, if you want to learn more go to katforillinois.com

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Aug 20

Congress, not the president, has the constitutional responsibility to decide when, where, and against whom the nation uses force. The designation of criminal groups in Latin America as foreign terrorist organizations does not change wartime authorities.
apnews.com/article/trum...

US destroyers head toward waters off Venezuela as Trump aims to pressure drug cartels

The United States is deploying three guided-missile destroyers to the waters off Venezuela as part of President Donald Trump’s effort to combat threats from Latin American drug cartels.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 31

Support Dr. El-Sayed today!!! ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ ➡️
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Abdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · Jul 30

I am honored to earn the support of @peaceaction.bsky.social, one of the country's largest grassroots organizations advocating for an ethical American foreign policy that is rooted in championing human rights and peace around the globe.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 30

We're thrilled to endorse @abdulelsayed.bsky.social for the open Senate seat in Michigan. Help us send more pro-peace candidates to Congress and support Abdul's campaign today!!! #PeaceVoter2026
👉👉👉
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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 30

URGENT: @sanders.senate.gov is forcing a vote *TONIGHT* on his two JRDs to block deadly arms to Israel. Use the link below to access our call-in alert and tell your Senators to vote YES on SJ Res 34 and SJ Res 41!

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 15

July 16th 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of the age of atomic bombs, and the dangers they pose have never been higher.

"Nuclear weapons offer us nothing but a balance of terror, and a balance of terror is still terror."
- George Wald, Nobel laureate scientist

www.thenation.com/article/worl...

80 Years After Trinity, the Dangers of Nuclear War Have Never Been Higher

Yet mainstream US media outlets and partisan politics are routinely oblivious to threat of oblivion.

www.thenation.com

Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 14

Peace Action endorses @dylanthomasblaha.bsky.social for #IL13! Dylan's taking on an incumbent with an unacceptable 42% voting record with Peace Action. Dylan is a pro-peace candidate for the people, not corporate interests. #PeaceVoter2026

Support him today 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/peace...

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jul 9

According to the groundbreaking work of Dutch researcher Dr. Tessa Roseboom, the impacts of near starvation are also likely being experienced by generations not yet born. (From 2024)

How famine and starvation can affect Gazans for generations to come

Research on WWII's Dutch “Hunger Winter” has terrifying implications for the region's children—and for their children.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 10

We are excited to endorse @rokhanna.bsky.social for #CA17. Rep. Khanna has been one of our staunchest pro-peace allies in Congress, and we must ensure that leaders like him have the full support of the peace movement.
Support him here 👉 secure.actblue.com/donate/peace...

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jul 1

Be sure to support our pro-peace champions as they fight the Trump administration's authoritarian policies and massive military and nuclear warfighting buildups. The #2026Midterms will have a huge impact on foreign policy decisions for years to come!!! ⤵️
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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 30

We are thrilled to endorse @repmcgovern.bsky.social again for being one of the strongest pro-peace champions in Congress! We need more leaders like him! #PeaceVoter2026

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 23

❤️ RELEASED!!! ❤️
"They want the protests to stop because they expose this administration's and this government's hypocrisy... And Trump basically thinks that he creates the law and people should follow. So the fact that the federal judge ordered my release meant that Trump is basically no king."

'They wanted to separate me from my family': Mahmoud Khalil speaks after ICE release

After 104 days in a Louisiana immigration detention center, Columbia graduate student Mahmoud Khalil has been released on bail.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 22

Peace Action condemns Trump's illegal, illegitimate, and offensive military action against Iran. Period.

That's it. That's the post.

Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 16

TAKE ACTION HERE -> www.peaceaction.org/get-involved...

Urge your senators to support the Kaine War Powers Resolution!!!

No War With Iran - Senate War Powers Resolution - Peace Action

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thank you @kaine.senate.gov for introducing a War Powers Resolution to keep the U.S. OUT of direct war with Iran. Take action below and urge your senators to support this critical pro-peace resolution!
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...

US senator moves to limit Trump's war powers on Iran, as Mideast conflict escalates

A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict.

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Peace Action #BlocktheBombs @peaceaction.bsky.social · Jun 12

This Saturday 6/14, we say NO to authoritarianism, NO to fascism, and NO to militarism both abroad and especially here at home. Join us!!!
#NoKingsProtest
www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=p...

No Kings

On June 14—Flag Day—Donald Trump wants tanks in the street and a made-for-TV display of dominance for his birthday. A spectacle meant to look like strength. But real power isn’t staged in Washington. ...

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