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CPS is the most militarized public school system in the country. The ChicagoVFP is working to change that.

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The Antiwar Tour

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

Two American veterans journeyed to Japan to apologize for US war crimes. They found a growing grassroots antiwar movement. by… Read more The Antiwar Tour

Speech at the Chicago Board of Education meeting

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

This video is our 2 minute talk at the Sept. Chicago Public Schools Board of Education meeting. We ask the… Read more Speech at the Chicago Board of Education meeting

Veterans Against the War: 11 Perspectives on Ending US Imperialism

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

Written by member Rory Fanning. This originally appeared on TruthOut.com Today is the 11th Armistice Day I will observe as… Read more Veterans Against the War: 11 Perspectives on Ending US Imperialism

A Veteran’s View on the Business of Veterans Day

Posted on November 13, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

War is a business. Maybe that’s why a day of peace – Armistice Day – has been transformed into a… Read more A Veteran’s View on the Business of Veterans Day

VFP Member Eric Garcia’s art exhibit featured in Chicago Magazine

Posted on June 21, 2016June 21, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

Operation Mom’s Couch Shows How War and Violence Permeates Our Culture In his solo show at the National Veterans Art… Read more VFP Member Eric Garcia’s art exhibit featured in Chicago Magazine

Speech given by Sabrina, Mothers Day 2016

Posted on June 18, 2016July 18, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

Thank you for being here today. I am grateful to people like you who will help veterans like me continue to… Read more Speech given by Sabrina, Mothers Day 2016

Poverty, Militarism and the Public Schools

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

This article originally appears on CommonDreams.com and includes an interview with one of our VFP Chicago members Kevin Merwin.   What’s… Read more Poverty, Militarism and the Public Schools

Encouraging Critical Thinking at the 2016 Memorial Day Parade

Posted on June 15, 2016June 15, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

It was a typical Memorial Day parade in Chicago. Sun shining, people smiling, flags waving, bands marching and 6,000 youth… Read more Encouraging Critical Thinking at the 2016 Memorial Day Parade

Education Not Militarization Video

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

This brief video explains the rationale and goals of our Education Not Militarization campaign in Chicago Public Schools.

The Military Model and Children

Posted on June 4, 2016 by Veterans for Peace Chicago

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

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