An Olympic Glimmer on the Horizon – North Korea and South Korea Stepping Down the Escalation Ladder
By Patrick T. Hiller
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The world is a month away from the PyeonChang 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. My friends in South Korea have already bought tickets for multiple events. What a wonderful opportunity for the parents to expose their two boys to displays of athletic skills and friendly competition between nations in the Olympic spirit.
How to respond when someone uses a vehicle as a weapon of terror
885 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
The use of vehicles as weapons to kill civilians has sparked global fear and attention. Such attacks can be carried out in any populated area, against any random group of people, by anyone with or without connections to a network of ideologues promoting fear, hatred and terror.
The bully showed up at the wrong playground – Trump’s misguided address at the United Nations
787 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
“It was the wrong speech, at the wrong time, to the wrong audience,” Swedish foreign Minister Margot Wallström expressed about what global and U.S. audiences helplessly had to endure during President Donald Trump’s September 19, 2017 address to the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump acted like a bully, but unaware that he showed up at the wrong playground.
The $110 Billion Myth of Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Defense Needs
928 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
Amidst a range of domestic controversies and the pushback against his agenda and actions, President Trump went back to one of his default personas, that of a self-proclaimed dealmaker “strongly protecting American interests.” During his trip to Saudi Arabia, President Trump signed an almost $ 110 billion arms deal supposedly in support of Saudi Arabia’s defense.
Don’t get distracted by a carrier group wandering around Southeast Asia. Get real about preventing war.
932 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
During further escalation of tensions between the United States and North Korea, pundits and other experts are trying to figure out what was behind the false information on the U.S. carrier group allegedly heading to the Korean Peninsula to send a strong signal to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Resistance gone mainstream
905 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
When reality show celebrity Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election, many of us who professionally and passionately work for peace and justice knew that it was once again time to ramp up nonviolent resistance.
Guns Against Grizzlies at Schools or Peace Education as Resistance?
839 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
The inauguration of a new President is looming and incoming administration officials like billionaire Betsy DeVos—Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education–are stumbling through confirmation hearings with a mixture of deceit and ignorance.
Why Aleppo is the symptom of what is wrong with how we deal with atrocities
847 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
“Never again!” is once again brought to our attention as we are facing killing and suffering of civilians on a large scale. The Syrian city of Aleppo is under siege and the United Nations warns that the city may be totally destroyed in two months.
An Olympic Glimmer on the Horizon – North Korea and South Korea Stepping Down the Escalation Ladder
An Olympic Glimmer on the Horizon – North Korea and South Korea Stepping Down the Escalation Ladder
By Patrick T. Hiller
904 words
The world is a month away from the PyeonChang 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea. My friends in South Korea have already bought tickets for multiple events. What a wonderful opportunity for the parents to expose their two boys to displays of athletic skills and friendly competition between nations in the Olympic spirit.
Read more
How to respond when someone uses a vehicle as a weapon of terror
How to respond when someone uses a vehicle as a weapon of terror
885 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
The use of vehicles as weapons to kill civilians has sparked global fear and attention. Such attacks can be carried out in any populated area, against any random group of people, by anyone with or without connections to a network of ideologues promoting fear, hatred and terror.
Read more
Annotated Commentary of Trump’s First Address to the United Nations General Assembly
Annotated Commentary of Trump’s First Address to the United Nations General Assembly
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The bully showed up at the wrong playground – Trump’s misguided address at the United Nations
The bully showed up at the wrong playground – Trump’s misguided address at the United Nations
787 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
“It was the wrong speech, at the wrong time, to the wrong audience,” Swedish foreign Minister Margot Wallström expressed about what global and U.S. audiences helplessly had to endure during President Donald Trump’s September 19, 2017 address to the United Nations General Assembly. President Trump acted like a bully, but unaware that he showed up at the wrong playground.
Read more
Mr. President, There Are No ‘Winners’ in War
War Prevention Initiative: “Mr. President, There Are No ‘Winners’ in War”
For Immediate Release: August 22, 2017; Portland, OR
On August 21, President Trump announced his administration’s plan to prolong the war in Afghanistan.
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The $110 Billion Myth of Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Defense Needs
The $110 Billion Myth of Supporting Saudi Arabia’s Defense Needs
928 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
Amidst a range of domestic controversies and the pushback against his agenda and actions, President Trump went back to one of his default personas, that of a self-proclaimed dealmaker “strongly protecting American interests.” During his trip to Saudi Arabia, President Trump signed an almost $ 110 billion arms deal supposedly in support of Saudi Arabia’s defense.
Read more
Don’t get distracted by a carrier group wandering around Southeast Asia. Get real about preventing war.
Don’t get distracted by a carrier group wandering around Southeast Asia. Get real about preventing war.
932 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
During further escalation of tensions between the United States and North Korea, pundits and other experts are trying to figure out what was behind the false information on the U.S. carrier group allegedly heading to the Korean Peninsula to send a strong signal to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Read more
Resistance gone mainstream
Resistance gone mainstream
905 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
When reality show celebrity Donald Trump won the 2016 Presidential election, many of us who professionally and passionately work for peace and justice knew that it was once again time to ramp up nonviolent resistance.
Read more
Guns Against Grizzlies at Schools or Peace Education as Resistance?
Guns Against Grizzlies at Schools or Peace Education as Resistance?
839 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
The inauguration of a new President is looming and incoming administration officials like billionaire Betsy DeVos—Trump’s pick for Secretary of Education–are stumbling through confirmation hearings with a mixture of deceit and ignorance.
Read more
Why Aleppo is the symptom of what is wrong with how we deal with atrocities
Why Aleppo is the symptom of what is wrong with how we deal with atrocities
847 Words
By Patrick T. Hiller
“Never again!” is once again brought to our attention as we are facing killing and suffering of civilians on a large scale. The Syrian city of Aleppo is under siege and the United Nations warns that the city may be totally destroyed in two months.
Read more