Why Haven’t We Set the World on Fire to End This War?

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…

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SJPJC Condemns US/Israeli attack on Iran

Demo Against War on Iran January 9, 2020 in San Jose. 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…

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No US War on Iran: An Open Letter to the UN Security Council

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…

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Bad Bunny Is An Environmental Justice Educator: Here’s What His Music Can Teach Us

by Kimi Waite in Common Dreams, February 7, 2026 While the NFL is promising the American public a Super Bowl they can dance to, keep in mind that half-time show headliner Bad Bunny is way more than just the world’s most-played recording artist of 2025 and Latin Grammy and Grammy…

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Celebrate the life of Barby Ulmer, co-founder of the San Jose Peace Center

The celebration will take place on Saturday February 7 at 1:30pm at Grace Baptist Church, 484 E San Fernando St, San Jose. Here's a heads-up from Barby's son Craig and daughter Karen:  We so look forward to seeing you on February 7th to celebrate Barby at Grace Baptist Church in…

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The Gratuitous Barbarity of Trump’s So-Called ‘Board of Peace’

by Medea Benjamin and Nicolas Davies, January 23, 2026 in Common Dreams At the opening ceremony for Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace in Davos, Jared Kushner unveiled glossy images of his vision for a “new Gaza”: shining apartment towers, luxury developments, and sweeping views of the Mediterranean. There were…

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