Two petitions move to City Council; think bumper stickers, billboards

The KC Board of Elections confirmed Dec. 27 that two new anti-nuke, pro-peace petitions had sufficient validated signatures to move forward to the City Council.

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Sign 'Hands Off Iran' petition


Trespass vs. nuke-parts production
in KC caps war resisters' meeting

Photo by Robyn Haas

War tax resisters gather in KC,
call attention to new nuke-parts plant


UNplaza Art Fair wild success!

Photo by Patti Nelson


Nuke-parts plant resisters testify in court


Overheard in court

By walking backwards under arrest,
Elisabeth Rutschman, of KC, Mo.,
indicates her opposition to the
production of nuclear weapons.
Photo by Joshua McElwee
of the National Catholic Reporter

No, or No Way? Peace Planters and KC City Council Square Off on New Nuclear Weapons Plant


53 people jailed for resisting KC’s new nuke plant

"I’m willing to offer myself up because I believe what is going on here is not right."

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Seriously, resistance
can be a hoot

Nuclear weapons are no laughing matter.

So why was there so much laughter during the recent anti-nuke faith and resistance weekend of Catholic Workers? And why did that laughter carry over even to the closing May 2 peace witness, where 53 were arrested at the new Kansas City nuclear weapons parts plant?

It must have been baffling...

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Urban Ranger Corps holds first 'Urban Rendezvous'

... "I am proud to be called an Urban Ranger. I hope I can be an example for future Rangers to let them know there is a 'place' for them in their community." ...

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PeaceWorks, Kansas City seeks a world of peace and security for all, both today and for future generations. We are dedicated to:


Kris Cheatum

In Memoriam

Mary Kristine Cheatum 5/1/37 - 6/6/10

"Kris" will be remembered by her family and friends as a tireless, joyful, hilarious, energetic woman with and indomitable spirit who added far more to this world than she took. A true humanist, Kris Cheatum focused on helping others, tolerance and above all, peace.



Piechart Courtesy of the War Resisters League
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