PPN Staff, Author at Peace & Planet News

Guantanamera: Playing For Change

The song’s refrain refers to Guantánamo, which since 1898 has been occupied by the US, which established a military base and a prison there.

We stand together and we call for peace and diplomacy, with respect for all. These are times of fear but also of hope and possibility.

Truth is the only weapon we have that can directly counter the lies that are driving us to war and environmental destruction.

Can a political belief be expressed in art form without diluting the power of the political idea? These are issues we grapple with.

NYC chapter of Veterans For Peace, military veterans and allies building a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices.

An upcoming film centers U.S. Empire as not only a primary contributor to climate change, but the central entity that imperils life on Earth.

Palestinian hip-hop sensation MC Abdul, 12, has released his debut single, “Shouting at the Wall,” an homage to Palestinian resistance.

Genocides will continue to occur unless actions are taken to prevent or stop genocide, and perpetrators are exposed and held to account.