by Danaka Katovich in Common Dreams, March 11, 2026 “To act is to be committed, and to be committed is to be in danger.” —James Baldwin An aerial photo shows rectangular tracings etched into dirt, one rectangle after the other, creating a grid across the land. A yellow excavator pulls piles of earth out from

by Joan Simon, speech given at San Jose Against War rally on March 3, 202 For years, I had always want to go to Cuba.  I wanted to experience a society, if only for a very short time, that genuinely cares about its people.  In 2015, I finally had an opportunity to travel to Cuba. 

by Dan Mayfield, president, The Collins Foundation, February 28, 2026 The SAN JOSE PEACE AND JUSTICE CENTER categorically condemns the unprovoked US/Israeli attack on Iran.  This is a grotesque violation of international law and the U.S. constitution.          Iran is a sovereign nation and a member of the United Nations as is the United States. 

by Jeffrey D. Sachs in Common Dreams, February 16, 2026 Distinguished Members of the Security Council, The President of the United States is issuing grave threats of force against the Islamic Republic of Iran if it does not accede to US demands. His actions risk a major regional war that would be devastating. Asked if