The Nation – Barbara Lee Wins a House Vote to Stop the Blank Checks for Endless War

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs is quoted on the historic House vote to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force (AUMF).

CommonDreams.org – ‘Barreling Towards Another Catastrophic War,’ Trump Orders 1,000 More Troops to Middle East to Threaten Iran

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater us quoted on the Trump administration’s decision to send an additional 1,000 troops to the Middle East amidst rising tensions with Iran. This article was also published in Truthout.

KPFA Evening News – June 15, 2019

Peace Action President Kevin Martin spoke with KPFA’s David Rosenberg about recent attacks on oil tankers in the Persian Gulf and the Trump administration’s escalatory policies towards Iran.

The Independent – US claims of Iran threat to coalition forces in Middle East rejected by British general

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted in response to news that the Trump administration is exaggerating intelligence and misleading the public about the threat posed by Iran.

Between the Lines – Efforts to End US War in Yemen Continue Despite Failure to Override Trump Veto of War Powers Resolution

(Photo: Charles Edward Miller) Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin spoke with Scott Harris about next steps for the Peace Movement and Congress in their efforts to end U.S. military support for the devastating war in Yemen.

CommonDreams.org – ‘Microcosm of Everything Wrong With US Foreign Policy’: Senate Fails to Override Trump Veto on Yemen

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on Congress’ moral obligation to continue pushing for an end to U.S. involvement in the war in Yemen despite President Trump’s veto of the Yemen war powers resolution, and on next steps for Congress to fulfill that obligation.

Commondreams.org – President Moon’s Unenviable Task

Kevin Martin, Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network, and Gabe Murphy, a Communications Associate at Peace Action, co-wrote an op-ed on South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s unenviable task ahead of his meeting with President Trump at the White House.

Voice of America – Humanitarian Groups Say Sanctions Impede Aid to North Koreans

(Photo: AFSC)  Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin is quoted on the need for generous humanitarian exemptions to protect humanitarian aid operations in North Korea, and to protect the North Korean people whose lives depend on those programs.

Between the Lines – For First Time, Congress Poised to Invoke War Powers Act to End US Military Role in Yemen War

(Photo: Felton Davis) Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin spoke with Scott Harris about the Senate passing S.J.Res. 7 to direct the president to withdraw U.S. military support for the war in Yemen.

CommonDreams.org – ‘This Is Historic’: US Senate Passes War Powers Resolution to End Complicity in World’s Worst Humanitarian Crisis

(Photo: Felton Davis) This article was originally published in Common Dreams, and was reposted on The Real News Network, Truthout, Truthdig, and AlterNet. Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the historic Senate vote to end U.S. support for the war in Yemen.

RT America – Mistake to Impose New Sanctions on North Korea

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater spoke with Scottie Nell Hughes about the second Trump-Kim summit meeting ending without an agreement, urging patience and ongoing diplomacy at the working group level.

Truthout – Despite Collapse of Trump-Kim Summit, Diplomacy Is Still the Only Path

Dr. Simone Chun, a member of the steering committee of the Alliance of Scholars Concerned about Korea, and Kevin Martin, President of Peace Action and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network, co-authored this op-ed detailing near-term prospects for ongoing diplomacy between the U.S. and North Korea.

The Independent – North Korea disputes Trump and says only wanted ‘partial’ lifting of sanctions in exchange for nuclear dismantlement

Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin responds to the Hanoi summit ending without an agreement.

The Straits Times – Trump-Kim Summit: Experts weigh in on collapse of talks

Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin offers his initial reaction to the failure to reach an agreement at the Hanoi summit.

The Nation – Why Are Democrats Trying to Torpedo the Korea Peace Talks?

Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin is quoted on his view that Democrats in Congress should support diplomacy with North Korea, skepticism about Trump and Kim notwithstanding.

The Independent – Trump and Kim Jong-un to meet one-on-one at Vietnam summit

Peace Action President and Coordinator of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin is quoted on the prospects for progress during the upcoming Trump-Kim summit meeting.

CommonDreams.org – Building on Progress in 2018, Second Trump-Kim Summit Is Timely

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed voices cautious optimism ahead of the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un, arguing that real progress is possible if the administration is prepared to take a more reciprocal, staged approach to diplomacy.

Rising Up With Sonali – US Intelligence Heads At Odds With Trump Over Threats

Peace Action President Kevin Martin spoke with Sonali Kolhatkar on a wide range of foreign policy issues, including U.S. policy towards Syria, Afghanistan, Iran, Venezuela, and North Korea, in response to a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing wherein intelligence officials contradicted many of President Trump’s positions.

CommonDreams.org – A Progressive Alternative to Trump’s Dangerous Venezuela Policy

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater outlines a progressive alternative to Trump’s dangerous Venezuela policy in this Common Dreams op-ed.

Truthout – To Stop Bolton’s Fire and Fury, Fire Bolton

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater opines that if President Trump doesn’t want a war with Iran, he should fire John Bolton, and if he does, he should seek authorization from Congress.

The Nation – Bernie Sanders Just Got the Senate to Check and Balance Trump

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted in response to the Senate voting to pass S.J.Res. 54, legislation directing the president to end U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

Rising Up With Sonali – Senate Votes To End Military Support for Saudi War in Yemen

Peace Action President Kevin Martin joins Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the passage of Senate Joint Resolution 54, legislation directing the president to withdraw U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

CommonDreams.org – ‘Historic Victory’ as Senate Votes to End U.S. Involvement in ‘Unauthorized War’ in Yemen

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted in response to the Senate voting 56-41 to pass S.J.Res. 54 directing the president to withdraw U.S. military support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)

The Nation – What the Hell Is Wrong With Paul Ryan?

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the House GOP’s shameful decision to block a vote on ending U.S. support for the war in Yemen. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)

HuffPost – 5 Democrats Bail Out Paul Ryan And Protect Saudi Arabia

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the House vote to block a vote on legislation to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)

The Nation – In a Rebuke to Trump, the Senate Just Voted to Open Debate on US Support of Saudi War in Yemen

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the activism that influenced this vote to advance debate on ending U.S. support for the war in Yemen, and on the next steps for Congress. (Photo: Gage Skidmore)

In These Times – The Senate Just Took the Biggest Step Yet Toward Ending U.S. Support for the Yemen War

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the grassroots activism that when into this successful vote to advance legislation to end the U.S. role in the war in Yemen. (Photo: Felton Davis)

CommonDreams.org – With Statement Equal Parts ‘Dangerous’ and ‘Imbecilic,’ Trump Smears Khashoggi and Vows to Back Murderous Saudis

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted on President Trump’s indefensible defense of Saudi Arabia.

Politico – Pentagon: No More Refueling of Saudi Aircraft Bombing Yemen

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on the most significant step yet in cutting back U.S. military support for the Saudi-led coalition’s war on Yemen; an end to the mid-air refueling of coalition aircraft.

The New York Times – U.S. Reimposes Sanctions on Iran but Undercuts the Pain With Waivers

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted, warning that the reimposition of sanctions is “the latest step in a calculated campaign by this White House to provoke war with Iran.”

Al Jazeera – US Defence Chief Demands Yemen Ceasefire; Peace Talks in 30 Days

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis finally pressuring Saudi Arabia to end the war in Yemen, conveniently timed right before expected votes in Congress on whether or not to end U.S. military support for Saudi Arabia.

Rising Up With Sonali – Trump Pulls U.S. Out of Nuclear Treaty with Russia

Peace Action’s Kevin Martin joined Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss President Trump’s announcement of his intention to withdraw the U.S. from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.

KPFA Evening News – October 20, 2018

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy spoke with David Rosenberg in the opening segment about Saudi Arabia’s admission that Jamal Khashoggi was killed in its consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, and about President Trump’s response to the situation.

Truthout – Civilian Deaths in Yemen Increased by 164 Percent. Will Congress Act?

(Photo: Nariman El-Mofty/AP) Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy’s op-ed calls on Congress to support Rep. Ro Khanna’s legislation to end U.S. support for the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

KPFA Evening News – October 6, 2018

Peace Action President Kevin Martin discusses the latest developments in diplomacy with North Korea. His segment begins 11 minutes and 16 seconds into the show.

CommonDreams.org – For This Year’s International Day of Peace, Korea Takes the Lead

(Photo: Korea.net / Korean Culture and Information Service / Jeon Han) Peace Action President and Convener of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin’s op-ed marks the occasion of the International Day of Peace to discuss recent steps towards peace in Korea as well as the path forward.

Waging Nonviolence – How grassroots activists made peace with North Korea possible

Peace Action President and Convener of the Korea Peace Network (KPN) Kevin Martin is quoted, as are many other activists and organizers of KPN, on the grassroots movement pushing for peace in Korea. This is a must read for anyone interested in lasting peace on the Korean Peninsula.

Stars and Stripes – Ban on low-yield nuclear weapons pushed by handful of Democrats

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the introduction of the Hold the LYNE Act, legislation that would ban research, development, production and deployment of low-yield nuclear warheads for submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

CommonDreams.org – U.S. Support for the Bombing of Yemen to Continue, for Now

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed decries the administration’s absurd assertion that Saudi Arabia is taking demonstrable steps to protect civilians in its indiscriminate bombing campaign in Yemen. It then calls on Congress to end U.S. support for the war.

Between the Lines – Lawmakers Push to Invoke War Powers Act to End US Complicity in Yemen War

(Photo: Fahd Sadi) Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin talked with Scott Harris about new efforts in Congress to end U.S. support for the Saudi/UAE-led intervention in Yemen.

Middle East In Focus – September 9, 2018

(Photo: Nariman El-Mofty/AP) Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin joined KPFK’s Nagwa Ibrahim to discuss a new push in Congress to end U.S. support for the Saudi/UAE-led war in Yemen. Click for the show’s archive and search for September 9, 2018. Paul is on in the first segment.

The Hill – North Korea Talks Draw Fresh Scrutiny After Canceled Meeting

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted in response to President Trump’s decision to cancel Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s planned trip to North Korea.

KPFA Evening News – August 25, 2018

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin joined KPFA Host David Rosenberg to discuss the cancellation of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s planned trip to North Korea. His segment begins 1 minute and 10 seconds into the show.

CommonDreams.org – What Do We Teach Our Students About Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

Emilie Clark, Administrator at Peace Action New York State, opined on the need to teach our students the full story of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. She traveled to Japan to represent Peace Action in annual commemorations of the atomic bombings.

Foreign Policy In Focus – Trump’s Foreign Policy Is Awful, But There’s a Better Alternative than the Establishment’s Version

Peace Action Board co-chair Lawrence Wittner’s op-ed offers an alternative vision to both President Trump’s and the establishment’s foreign policy, one that emphasizes global governance and strengthening the United Nations.

CommonDreams.org – With Iran Deal on Life Support, White House Looks to Finish the Job

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed unpacks the Trump administration’s latest policies towards Iran, and warns against a drift towards war.

News With Ed – North Korea Upgrading Nuclear Facility Following Peace Summit

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater joined Manila Chan on News With Ed to discuss news that North Korea is continuing construction at a nuclear research facility while negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea on its nuclear program are ongoing.

CommonDreams.org – Everybody, Especially Congressional Democrats, Take a Deep Breath and Follow the President’s Lead (President Moon’s, Not Trump’s)

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed urges pundits and members of Congress to support the Korea peace process and follow President Moon’s lead in the wake of the Trump-Kim summit in Singapore.

Rising Up With Sonali – What Did Trump’s Meeting With Kim Achieve?

Peace Action President and Convener of the Korea Peace Network Kevin Martin spoke with Sonali Kolhatkar about the summit meeting between President Trump and Kim-Jong un in Singapore.

News 2 Share – Progressive, Anti-War Activist Groups Celebrate Trump’s Meeting with Kim Jong-un

“CODEPINK, Peace Action, and dozens of other activists held a demonstration in front of The White House Monday night in celebration of President Donald Trump’s diplomacy with Kim Jong Un at the nuclear summit in Singapore. The group, normally skeptical of Trump on a variety of issues, said that ‘we applaud President Trump. Peace is […]

The Nation – You Never Give Me Your Money: Big Funders Neglect Peace Groups While Trump Threatens War

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on the lack of investment from the funding community into the Peace movement, despite the readily apparent need for a strong peace movement in the age of Trump.

Counterpunch – The Libya Model: It’s Not Always All About Trump

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed argues that elements of the Trump administration are working to sabotage diplomacy with North Korea, and that the American public and Congress need to speak out for diplomacy and against war.

Between the Lines – With Trump’s New War Cabinet in Place, Danger of U.S. Conflict with Iran Rises

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin joined Scott Harris on Between the Lines to discuss the completion of Trump’s new war cabinet and the growing threat of war with Iran. For the audio clip, click here. For the interview transcript, click here.

Washington Post – The Use of Low-Yield Nukes

Peace Action Montgomery member Jean Athey’s letter to the editor in response to a May 20 Sunday opinion article titled “New nukes is good nukes for Pentagon” explains the lunacy of developing and deploying so-called “low-yield” nuclear weapons.

CrossTalk – Summit or No Summit?

Peace Action President Kevin Martin joins Myung-Koo Kang and Jenny Town on CrossTalk to discuss the planned summit meetings between President Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in, and between Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

CommonDreams.org – Citing US Invasions of Iraq and Libya, North Korea Says ‘Repugnance’ of John Bolton Threatens Talks

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy is quoted on North Korea’s singling out of John Bolton ahead of the U.S.-North Korea summit scheduled for June 12. “North Korea sees the prospect of John Bolton driving negotiations as a real threat, realizing his main goal may be driving them into the ground.”

CommonDreams.org – U.S. War Footing in Korea Remains Major Roadblock to Peace

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy’s op-ed reacts to North Korea’s cancellation of planned talks with South Korea, and the suggestion the Trump-Kim summit scheduled for June 12 could meet the same fate.

KPFA Evening News – May 12, 2018

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin joins KPFA’s David Rosenberg to discuss upcoming negotiations between the U.S. and North Korea. His segment begins 3 minutes and 10 seconds into the show.

Bloomfield Life – U.S. Needs to Embrace a Ban on Nuclear Weapons

Madelyn Hoffman, Executive Director of New Jersey Peace Action, an affiliate of Peace Action, underlines the need to rid the world of nuclear weapons, and reminds readers that “we all have a stake in peace.”

Salon – Trump Makes It Official: U.S. Will Withdraw from Iran deal, and It’s All Obama’s Fault

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted in response to President “Trump’s short-sighted, politically motivated abdication of U.S. commitments under the Iran agreement.”

Talk Media News – Korean Peace Treaty Faces Legal Hurdles to Become Reality

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on the summit meetings between North and South Korea: “This is really about North and South Korea making peace… President Moon has been masterful in his diplomacy and we may come to look at him as a historic figure like (India’s Mahatma) Gandhi or (South Africa’s Nelson) Mandela.”

CommonDreams.org – Diplomacy, Hope, and Inspiration in Korea

Originally published on CommonDreams.org, this op-ed also ran in Counterpunch, Antiwar.com, and Hankyoreh. Dr. Simon Chun, who serves on the Steering Committee of the Alliance of Scholars Concerned About Korea, and Kevin Martin, President of Peace Action, wrote this op-ed ahead of the North-South Korea summit meeting expressing hope for diplomacy on the Korean Peninsula, and encouraging others to […]

Between the Lines – Trump’s Misperceptions on ‘Denuclearization’ Cloud Expectations for North Korean Summit Meeting

Peace Action President Kevin Martin joins Scott Harris on Between the Lines, a weekly radio newsmagazine, to discuss the Trump administration’s approach to diplomacy with North Korea.

Rising Up With Sonali – Pompeo Passes Senate Committee Hurdle Despite Opposition

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater joins Sonali Kolhatkar on Rising Up With Sonali to discuss the Senate Foreign Relations Committee vote on Mike Pompeo for Secretary of State, and the potential consequences of a long-time hawk like Pompeo taking the reins of U.S. diplomacy.

Politico – Trump Strikes Syria

Peace Action is quoted in response to President Trump’s illegal military strikes against Syria.

CommonDreams.org – Critics Warn Any US Attack on Syria Ordered by Trump Would Be ‘Reckless,’ ‘Dangerous,’ and ‘Illegal’

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on Trump’s threat to launch military strikes against Syria in 24 to 48 hours in response to a chemical weapons attack that has not been independently investigated.

CommonDreams.org – John Bolton: A Drum Major for Regime Change Gains Inside Influence

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed offers a brief look at newly appointed national security advisor John Bolton’s history of war mongering and Islamophobia.

Yahoo News – With John Bolton, Trump’s White House Gets a ‘Bad Cop’ for Foreign Policy

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted on the appointment of John Bolton as national security advisor.

The Virginian-Pilot – U.S. Should End Role in Yemen’s Civil War

Lisa Schirch, a professor of international diplomacy who works around the world on international relations, and Kevin Martin, president of Peace Action, co-authored this op-ed encouraging Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine to support S.J.Res. 54, legislation to end the unauthorized U.S. role in the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

The Princeton Packet – Menendez Must Act to End Unauthorized War in Yemen

Niki VanAller, the Assistant Director of Coalition for Peace Action, a New Jersey-based affiliate of Peace Action, urges Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to support S.J.Res 54 to end the unauthorized U.S. role in Yemen’s civil war.

Antiwar.com – Trump Can Help Bring Peace to Korea, by Following South Korea’s Lead

Syndicated by Peace Voice, Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed, originally published on Antiwar.com and then in the Bainbridge Island Review, calls on President Trump to follow South Korea’s lead on diplomacy with North Korea.

New York Times – Korea Talks: Might They Lead to Peace?

Ed Aguilar, the Pennsylvania Director of Coalition for Peace Action, an affiliate of Peace Action, wrote a letter to the editor in response to news that Trump agreed to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un.

CommonDreams.org – Denuclearization on Table After ‘Openhearted Talk’ Between North and South Korea Moves Nations Away From War

Peace Action president Kevin Martin is quoted in this article, welcoming the amazing diplomatic progress achieved by North and South Korea, and calling on the Trump administration to pivot to maximum engagement.

Kansas City Star – Where Do Our Senators Stand on War in Yemen?

Peace Action and PeaceWorks Kansas City board member David Pack’s op-ed urges Missouri and Kansas senators to support S.J.Res. 54 to end unauthorized U.S. military action in Yemen’s civil war.

The Hill – End America’s Unauthorized War in Yemen

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s op-ed encourages Senators to support S.J.Res 54, legislation to remove U.S. forces from the Saudi-led war in Yemen.

Foreign Policy In Focus – Trump’s Dangerous Nuclear Posture

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed addresses Trump’s Nuclear Posture Review in the context of dangerously high tensions with North Korea.

NorthJersey.com – Olympics Offer Respite From a Dangerous Game

Madelyn Hoffman, Executive Director of New Jersey Peace Action, an affiliate of the national Peace Action, calls on Americans to participate in actions around the Olympic Truce to push for diplomacy and peace on the Korean Peninsula.

CentralJersey.com – Diplomatic Surge Building on the Olympic Truce Needed to Resolve the North Korea Nuclear Crisis

Rev. Robert Moore, Executive Director of the New Jersey based Coalition for Peace Action, an affiliate of the national Peace Action, underlines the diplomatic value of the Olympic Truce in de-escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula and calls for building on the opening it has created.

CommonDreams.org – Trump’s Military Madness Parade Actually Makes Sense (But Must Be Stopped!)

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed argues that Trump’s call for a military parade makes sense in a sick sort of way: “Shouldn’t we taxpayers get to see the missiles, warheads, tanks, drones, guns and other warfare hardware that over half of federal discretionary spending goes toward every year? Our tax dollars at work! But […]

Rising Up With Sonali – Trump Ushers In New Era Of Nuclear Dangers

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater joins Sonali Kolhatkar to discuss the Trump administration’s strangelovian Nuclear Posture Review.

Truthout – From Yemen to North Korea: We Need to Take the US War Machine Off Autopilot

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed addresses how leaving the U.S. war machine on autopilot is causing serious problems in Yemen and on the Korean Peninsula.

AntiWar.com – Capitalize on the Olympic Truce, Formalize a Freeze With North Korea

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed calls on the U.S. to formalize the de facto freeze for freeze with North Korea created by the Olympic Truce.

CommonDreams.org – The Olympic Truce: A Unique Chance to Step Back from the Brink of (Nuclear?) War with North Korea

Peace Action President Kevin Martin shared the Korea Collaboration network’s Olympic Truce Call to Action on Common Dreams.

CommonDreams.org – North Korea Diplomacy Needs Defending, Not Snarky Tweets

Peace Action President Kevin Martin and Communications Associate Gabe Murphy’s op-ed speaks to the need for a public groundswell in support of diplomacy with North Korea.

Chicago Tribune – Shout Out: Hassan El-Tayyab, Peace Activist and Musician

Feature story on Hassan El-Tayyab, Policy and Organizing Director for Chicago Area Peace Action, an affiliate of Peace Action.

Washington Times – Trump Presses Ahead With Plan to Move Israel Embassy to Jerusalem Despite Uproar

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted on the president’s decision to move the U.S. embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem and to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.

U.S. News & World Report – Trump Needs Real Diplomacy with North Korea

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed urges the administration to pursue negotiations with North Korea immediately, and urges Congress to support the No Unconstitutional Strike Against North Korea Act.  

The Times of Trenton – Princeton Peace Coalition Ramps Up in Age of Trump, National Tragedies

Feature story on Coalition for Peace Action, a New Jersey affiliate of Peace Action, with quotes from Rev Bob Moore, Executive Director, Erica DeKranes, Assistant Director, and Richard Moody, longtime member. Photo Credit: Michael Mancuso | For NJ.com

The Hill – Trump’s North Korea Strategy Requires an Intervention from Congress

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s op-ed calls on Congress to support legislation to prevent the president from launching a preemptive war on North Korea without congressional authorization, and to encourage the administration to pursue diplomacy to resolve the crisis.

The Nation – Donald Trump Rejection of the Iran Deal is Dangerously Out of Touch with Reality

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted on the president’s decision to decertify the Iran nuclear agreement.

Rising Up With Sonali – Trump’s Nuclear Ambitions Threaten Global Security

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater spoke with Sonali Kolhatkar about reports that the president called for a tenfold increase in the U.S. nuclear stockpile, about his decision to decertify the Iran agreement, and about tensions with North Korea.

KPFA Evening News (Weekend)- October 7, 2017

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy spoke with KPFA’s David Rosenberg about the 16-year anniversary of the Afghanistan War. Gabe’s segment begins at 9:53.

Common Dreams – To Support Diplomacy with North Korea, Defend Diplomacy with Iran

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy’s op-ed argues that walking away from the Iran agreement would be a colossal blunder in its own right, but could also deal a fatal blow to efforts to negotiate with North Korea.

USA Today – Experienced Diplomats Are Badly Needed

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed distributed by Peace Voice and picked up by USA Today calls on the Trump administration to appoint people with real diplomatic experience to initiate talks with North Korea.

The Nation – Congress Must End US Military Support for the Horrific Saudi Bombing of Yemen

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on the introduction of a resolution that tees up a vote in Congress on whether or not the U.S. will continue participating in the disastrous Saudi-led military intervention in Yemen’s civil war.

InDepthNews – U.N. Treaty Signing a Significant Step Towards a World Free of Nuclear Weapons

Peace Action President Kevin Martin is quoted in response to President Trump’s speech to the U.N. General Assembly and on the U.N. Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opening for signature.

Inter Press Service – A Trump Doctrine of Hypocrisy

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on his response to President Trump’s threatening to “totally destroy North Korea,” during his speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

KPFA Evening News – September 19, 2017

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin spoke with KPFA’s Christina Aanestad about President Trump’s bombastic speech at the United Nations General Assembly. Paul’s segment begins at 9:28.

Peace Voice – Help Wanted: Experienced Diplomats to Resolve Worst Nuclear Crisis in 55 Years, Rookie Presidents and Secretaries of State Need Not Apply

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed distributed by Peace Voice calls on the Trump administration to appoint people with real diplomatic experience to initiate talks with North Korea.

New Hampshire Union Leader – It’s Time to Talk About North Korea

New Hampshire Peace Action Executive Director Will Hopkins’ op-ed calls on the Trump administration to get serious about negotiations with North Korea.

KPFA Evening News – September 11, 2017

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater discusses the latest U.N. Security Council resolution sanctioning North Korea in response to its 6th nuclear bomb test. The segment on North Korea begins at 38:50.

Independent – There are no safe hands for nuclear weapons – that is why military action will never be an option with North Korea

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted on the inefficacy of sanctions in dealing with North Korea.

Huffington Post – Trump’s Distorted Korea History Harms U.S. Diplomacy

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed examines the administration’s skewed history of U.S.-North Korea relations and explains how a more accurate history helps illuminate the diplomatic path forward.

Huffington Post – The Whys and Hows of Nuclear Diplomacy with North Korea

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed explains why diplomacy is the best option for addressing tensions with North Korea, and how the diplomatic process could work.

CommonDreams.org – Bowing to Endless War Advocates, Trump Vows More Bloodshed in Afghanistan

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater is quoted on his response to President Trump’s primetime address on Afghanistan.

Huffington Post – Why the U.S. Resistance Should Support Protests in Okinawa

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed in Huffington Post calls on the U.S. Resistance movement to support Okinawans in their protests against the U.S. military base in Okinawa.

The Hill – Don’t Let Congress Amend the First Amendment

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed opposing the Israel Anti-Boycott Act, which would criminalize support for international boycotts of Israel.

KPFA Talkies – August 9, 2017

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater joins Kris Welch to talk about the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, and to discuss President Trump’s bombastic threat to North Korea of “fire and fury.” Jon’s segment begins at 21:32.

CommonDreams.org – Sane Voices Urge Diplomacy After ‘Lunatic’ Trump Threatens ‘Fire and Fury’

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater quoted in Common Dreams in response to President Trump’s belligerent threat towards North Korea of “fire, fury and frankly power, the likes of which the world has never seen before,” should the country continue to act aggressively.

KPFA Evening News – August 6, 2017

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin talks with James Greene of KPFA on the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. His segment begins at 7:19.

San Francisco Chronicle – Rep. Barbara Lee’s Outreach

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s letter to the editor challenging a critique of Rep. Barbara Lee’s response to President Trump’s meeting with President Putin on the sidelines of the G20 Summit.

CommonDreams.Org – Warnings of ‘Nuclear Nightmare’ as Trump Escalates Tensions With World Powers

Peace Action’s Executive Director Jon Rainwater quoted in Common Dreams article on nuclear threats in the Trump era.

Counterpoint – War for Profit: Trump Aides Propose Deploying US Mercenary Force to Afghanistan

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin joins Scott Harris on Counterpoint to discuss a troubling proposal to privatize U.S. involvement in the Afghanistan War.

Politico – Nuclear powers rebuked as 122 nations adopt U.N. ban

“The U.S. cannot lead the push for nuclear nonproliferation on the Korean peninsula while it spends billions to maintain one of the world’s two biggest nuclear arsenals. It’s time for the U.S. to get off of the bar stool and lead by example.” – Jon Rainwater, Executive Director, Peace Action

The Nation – 16 Years Ago, Barbara Lee’s Warning Against the AUMF Was Ignored. Nevertheless, She Persisted.

Peace Action’s Executive Director Jon Rainwater quoted in The Nation on Rep. Barbara Lee’s effort to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force.

Huffington Post – Will Congress Confront Trump Administration’s Syria War ‘Adhocracy?’

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s Op-Ed on Trump’s illegal escalations in the Syrian War.

Politico – House panel votes to force new debate on terror war

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater quoted in Politico on the adoption of Rep. Barbara Lee’s amendment to an appropriations bill to repeal the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force.

CommonDreams.org – The Trump Administration’s Penchant for Escalation in Syria Must Be Challenged

Peace Action Communications Associate Gabe Murphy’s Op-ed in Common Dreams on the Trump administration’s military escalations in Syria.

East Bay Times – Must end U.S. complicity in Yemen’s humanitarian crisis

Peace Action’s Executive Director Jon Rainwater and Rt. Rev. Marc Handley Andrus’ Op-Ed on the U.S. role in Yemen’s humanitarian crisis.

Baltimore Sun – Legislation would limit Trump’s nuclear option

Peace Action Education Fund Board Co-Chair Michael Keller’s Op-Ed on the need to restrict the first use of nuclear weapons.

PeaceVoice – What Do Trump and NATO Have in Common? Neither Make Us Safer

Peace Action President Kevin Martin and Peace Action Advisory Board Member Col. Ann Wright (ret.) opine in PeaceVoice on Trump’s attendance of the NATO summit. Thanks to PeaceVoice’s syndication, this op-ed appeared in World Beyond War, Pagosa Daily Post, News 4 Nevada, and The Orange Leader.

Telesur – Trump’s First 100 Days: A Five Point Report Card

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater quoted in Telesur article on Trump’s first 100 days in office.

Between the Lines – Trump’s Syria Missile Strike: Symbolic Show of Force or Prelude to Wider U.S. War?

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin talks with Scott Harris on his radio show Between the Lines.

ThinkProgress – Conservative forces in Washington are trying to eliminate the Iran deal

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s Op-Ed on sanctions legislation before Congress that threatens to undermine the Iran nuclear agreement.

Counterpunch – Let’s Come to Our Senses on Nukes

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed on the United Nations negotiations to ban nuclear weapons.

Huffington Post – 14 Years After Invasion, Iraq War’s Lessons Still Unlearned

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed on the 14-year anniversary of the Iraq War.

The Commercial Appeal – Trump should make a deal with North Korea

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s op-ed pushing for diplomacy with North Korea.

Baltimore Sun – U.S. Should Extricate, Not Escalate, Afghanistan Presence

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s Op-Ed arguing against further troop deployments, and for withdrawal, from Afghanistan.

CNN – Trump’s call for US nuclear supremacy raises questions

Peace Action’s Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin featured in CNN.com article on nuclear weapons policy in the new Trump era.  

Washington Times – Trump warns U.S. nuclear arsenal has fallen behind

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater was quoted in the Washington Times on Trump’s “baseless” opposition to the New START Treaty and on his foolish and dangerous calls for nuclear supremacy.

World Post – Trump And Netanyahu Aligning On Iran Is A Bad Sign

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed in The World Post on Trump and Netanyahu’s dangerous policies and posturing towards Iran.

The Progressive – Flynn’s Departure is a Win for Peace

Peace Action Education Fund Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s article in The Progressive on the peace movement’s win with the ouster of Michael Flynn.

Democracy Now! – Obama to Make History with Hiroshima Visit, as U.S. Quietly Upgrades Nuclear Arsenal

Peace Action President Kevin Martin on Democracy Now! discussing President Obama’s planned visit to Hiroshima.

New York Times – Obama to Be First Sitting President to Visit Hiroshima

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin is quoted on President Obama’s visit to Hiroshima.

New York Times – Abolish Nuclear Weapons

Peace Action President Kevin Martin’s letter to the editor calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Huffington Post – Bernie Sanders: The 2016 Peace Candidate

Peace Action Board Co-Chair Lawrence Wittner’s op-ed on Peace Action’s endorsement of Senator Bernie Sanders in the 2016 Democratic Presidential Primary.

Alternet – The US First Invaded Iraq 25 Years Ago – and America’s Still Coming to Grips with What a Disaster It Has Been

Peace Action President Kevin Martin and the Middle East Program Director for American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) Jennifer Bing’s co-authored op-ed on the 25 anniversary of the first U.S. invasion of Iraq.

Huffington Post – Congress Is Falling Into ISIS’s Trap on Syrian Refugees

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed scolding Congress for advancing legislation that would create insurmountable hurdles for refugees from Iraq and Syria to enter the United States.

Huffington Post – Huckabee, Trump, Netanyahu, and the Politics of Provocation

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed discusses the politics surrounding the Iran nuclear agreement and the 2016 election season.

World Post – Saudi, Israeli Support for Iran Deal Clouds Critics’ Narrative

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed highlighting support for the Iran nuclear agreement in Israel and Saudi Arabia.

Huffington Post – McCain Joins Bolton, Invites Israel to Bomb Iran

Peace Action Executive Director Jon Rainwater’s op-ed critiquing John McCain and John Bolton’s reckless statements inviting Israel to bomb Iran during delicate negotiations aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program.

MSNBC – Is there an alternative to war with ISIS?

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s op-ed argues there are more effective strategies for confronting ISIS than blunt military force.

USA Today – America is Tired of Afghanistan War

Peace Action Senior Director for Policy and Political Affairs Paul Kawika Martin’s op-ed calling for withdrawal from Afghanistan.

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