A SPECIAL DAY IS COMING

For all supporters of peace work and those who have financially supported the work of Nebraskans for Peace, I have some great news that I’m excited to share with you!

On May 17 you will have a chance to show your support of Nebraskans for Peace by making a donation to the Nebraska Peace Foundation and having your donation increased from a $200,000 pool of matching funds by Lincoln Community Foundation.

Posted in: Announcements

WHO IS THE THREAT TO PEACE? Its NOT IRAN

Ten Facts You Should Know, That You Probably Don't Know

1) Attacking Iran would be a War Crime because it would be a war of aggression and a violation of International Law.

2) Iran possesses NO nuclear weapons.

Posted in: Anti-War & International Law

A 'Nice' July - in March

By Bruce E. Johansen

Describing the heat wave across the eastern two-thirds of the United States at the end of March, weather watchers nearly ran out of adjectives. Across the U.S. in March, more than 7,000 record highs were set, 25 for each record low. During the third week of March, the temperature broke 90 in Michigan. It hit 91 in Omaha March 31, April 1, and April 2—a spectacular 40 degrees above average. It was 67 at 6:00 a.m. April 2, a usual mid-summer morning. March ended 16 degrees above average in Omaha, a record.

Posted in: What's HOT in Global Warming

Are beer firms to blame for Native American drink woe?

By Pia Gadkari BBC News, White Clay, Nebraska
27 April 2012

After years of failed efforts to address chronic alcoholism, can a $500m (£308m) dollar lawsuit against the beer supply-chain put an end to one tribe's deadly struggle with alcohol?

For generations, the dream of a sober society has eluded one of the largest Native American tribes in the US.

Posted in: Civil Rights & Economic Justice

RALLY FOR CLEAN RENEWABLE ENERGY

at the Nebraska Public Power District's 'Open House'
Thursday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m.
Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln (the corner of 13th & M Streets)

Nebraskans for Peace has wholeheartedly endorsed this rally organized by the Nebraska Sierra Club and the national Sierra Club's 'Beyond Coal Campaign' and co-sponsored by Nebraska Farmers Union, Center for Rural Affairs, Nebraska Wildlife Federation and the Nebraska League of Women Voters.

PLAN NOW to attend the 5:30 p.m. rally

(and then visit the NPPD 'open house' inside the Cornhusker Hotel to urge them to support renewable energy or contact NPPD by email at: GOAinput@nppd.com )

Posted in: Environment