Center for Conscience in Action

Announcing Oklahoma Conscience Award event, May 11, honoring Cheyenne Peace Chief

·April 28, 2013

The 2013 Oklahoma Conscience Award goes to ... Cheyenne Peace Chief and Mennonite Pastor Lawrence Hart What: OCCPR Oklahoma Conscience Award Ceremony and Fundraiser When: Saturday, May 11, 5 pm…

Imprisoned US Army war resister needs your help today

·March 25, 2013

Part of the work of the Oklahoma Center for Conscience is helping to provide low cost (and sometimes no cost) legal assistance to military war resisters. The following story is…

Op-Ed: Nations, Not Just Individuals, Must Be Held Accountable For War Crimes

·July 6, 2012

by Moses Mast The incident of the soldier from the U.S. army leaving the military base in Afghanistan and murdering sixteen Afghanistan citizens, nine of them children, is shocking news…

So what? Why the Collateral Murder video is important

·May 11, 2012

by James M. Branum As a long-time peace activist, I've grown a bit jaded. I've heard many excellent speakers when they've come through our city, but often after hearing them…

OCCPR to recognize and celebrate Oklahoma conscientious objectors

·April 23, 2012

Conscientious Objectors of Oklahoma to be remembered and honored by peace group at 5/12 event in OKC On May 12, the Oklahoma Center for Conscience and Peace Research will celebrate…

We are proud to nominate Bradley Manning for the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize

·February 9, 2012

PRESS RELEASE Bradley Manning Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize by Oklahoma Peace Organization Accused whistleblower deserves the prize for casting light on war crimes committed in Iraq, nomination states The Oklahoma…

OKC says NO to war with Iran

·February 3, 2012

On Thursday, February 2, Oklahoma City activists, including members of OCCPR, took part in a nationwide demonstration called No War in Iran. Huge signs calling on motorists to "Honk for…

As Bradley Manning’s trial nears, supporters rally

·December 18, 2011

With Bradley Manning's Article 32 (pre-trial) hearing beginning on Dec. 16 and expected to last several days, supporters around the country are staging coordinated support actions. Oklahoma Center for Conscience…

2011 Oklahoma City Peace Fest gives us a chance to visit with old friends and make new ones

·November 15, 2011

The annual Peace Festival, organized by the Oklahoma City Peace House, is always a great opportunity for our outreach efforts. We see lots of people we know of course, but…

News Release: Oklahoma supporters of Bradley Manning react to his relocation to Ft. Leavenworth KS

·April 19, 2011

OKLAHOMA CITY - News that Oklahoma native Bradley Manning is being moved to Ft. Leavenworth KS has galvanized supporters in Kansas and surrounding states. Reports of the unexpected transfer prompted…

Finally published! Peace Post, Winter 2011

·April 1, 2011

Here is the long awaited "We Love Winter So Much We Extended It" issue of the Peace Post. In it you'll find the announcement of our Mertens Peace Award and…

OCC fundraiser on April 2 will honor Father John Vrana with the first annual Mertens Peace Award, Peggy Johnson to perform

·March 22, 2011

The Oklahoma Center for Conscience will present the first annual Mertens Peace Award to Father John Vrana, a local diocesan priest who took a public and sometimes controversial role in seeking racial justice, ending war and promoting nonviolence during the years of the civil rights struggle and Vietnam war.