This Position Paper addresses the issue of the militarization of Chicago Public Schools. The military model is conflict resolution by… Read more The Military Model and Children
Author: Veterans for Peace Chicago
We are an active Chapter of veterans and allies who abide by the Veterans For Peace Statement of Purpose and our motto - Peace at Home, Peace Abroad. There will never be international peace until there is domestic peace.
The Chicago Chapter is working on many fronts to engage the community in dialogue about militarization and its human, financial and environmental costs.
VFP is an international 501(c)3 organization founded in 1985. VFP is the only veterans organization in the world that is recognized by the United Nations.
When Soldiers Resist
This Memorial Day, let’s remember the courageous war resisters who said no to the slaughter in Vietnam. by Rory Fanning Chicago… Read more When Soldiers Resist
Coverage of our VFP Protest at 2016 Chicago Memorial Day Parade
While spectators packed the sidewalks normally filled with weekend shoppers, underneath the “L” tracks on Lake Street a handful of… Read more Coverage of our VFP Protest at 2016 Chicago Memorial Day Parade
They Call it Memorial Day, The Chicago Veterans for Peace See it Differently
When you look up Memorial Day, you’ll get something like this: “Memorial Day, an American holiday observed on the last… Read more They Call it Memorial Day, The Chicago Veterans for Peace See it Differently
This Ex–Army Ranger Goes on Missions to High Schools—but Not to Recruit
This article appears in The Nation, to view the original click here. Early each New Year’s Day I head for… Read more This Ex–Army Ranger Goes on Missions to High Schools—but Not to Recruit
Chicago Veterans For Peace Launches Billboard Campaign to End the Militarization of Chicago’s Schools
This article was originally published on SubstanceNews.Net. To view the original article click here. The Veterans for Peace organization announced… Read more Chicago Veterans For Peace Launches Billboard Campaign to End the Militarization of Chicago’s Schools
These Grannies Are Helping to Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline at Its Source
Sabrina a VFP Chicago member was interviewed in this article for The Nation about her work to stop the JROTC program in schools. To… Read more These Grannies Are Helping to Plug the School-to-Military Pipeline at Its Source
Letter to a Young Army Ranger
This article originally appeared at TomDispatch.com. To stay on top of important articles like these, sign up to receive the… Read more Letter to a Young Army Ranger
Memorial Day Awakening- 2015
An awakening . . . to summer festivities and the anticipation of warm weather and fun, picnics, a holiday –… Read more Memorial Day Awakening- 2015
A Vietnam Veteran Reflects on Memorial Day
War — conflict resolution by violence. Memorial Day — a day to remember those killed in wars. More than remembering,… Read more A Vietnam Veteran Reflects on Memorial Day
