This protest song was written in the early sixties by Buffy Sainte-Marie. It’s about individual responsibility for war. We wanted to sing this song because, unfortunately, what Buffy sang about at her time is still is so true today and will probably be so for years to come. We changed the lyrics a bit to… Continue reading FIRST AID KIT – UNIVERSAL SOLDIER (BUFFY-SAINTE MARIE)
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“Make Love, Not War” AXE PEACE (Video)
About This video was originally posted to YouTube on 14 January 2014. Details are below. * * * In a world filled with war, the greatest weapon is love. Make love, not war with new AXE Peace™. Help AXE Peace™ and Peace One Day spread peace, one kiss at a time. Share your #KissForPeace at… Continue reading “Make Love, Not War” AXE PEACE (Video)
Freedom Isn’t Free. Thank a Peace Activist.
The phrase “Freedom Isn’t Free” has become almost exclusively used in patriotic references to war and the sacrifice veterans have made in their service to the country. The phrase is usually accompanied by images of the U.S. flag, soldiers with guns, or images of gravestones covering the rolling hills at Arlington cemetery. If you do an image… Continue reading Freedom Isn’t Free. Thank a Peace Activist.
11 September 2001 – 9/11 Response – Prepare for Peace
Iowa City, Iowa 11 September 2001 Dear Friend, Today has been a troubling day, and I hope this newsletter will provide you with some encouragement, healing, hope, and strength. Because I grew up in the Washington, D.C. area and still have family and friends in New York City and Washington, D.C., this has been an especially stressful day. I… Continue reading 11 September 2001 – 9/11 Response – Prepare for Peace