By:
Rena Guay
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 International Conscientious Objectors Day with its second annual Oklahoma Conscience Award Ceremony and Fundraiser. Conscientious Objectors Day is observed around the world each May 15. This year OCCPR will recognize…
By:
James M. Branum
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 Center for Conscience and Peace Research (OCCPR) announced on Tuesday that it has nominated US Army Private First Class Bradley Manning for the Nobel Peace Prize. In its nomination, OCCPR stated…
By:
Rena Guay
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 Peace” and “No War on Iran” prompted quite a racket at the busy intersection during the evening rush hour. Veterans of many a streetside demo said the reaction was much…
By:
Rena Guay
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 and Peace Research organized a rally near Penn Square Mall and was joined by Nathaniel Batchelder of the Peace House and Norman peace activist Pat MacCauley. For more information, see…
By:
Rena Guay
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 what really thrills us each year are the new connections we make with folks who want to know what’s happening in central Oklahoma to help stop war, support resisters and…
By:
Rena Guay
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 hurried planning of protests and other support actions by activists in the region for the alleged Wikileaks leaker who has been imprisoned for almost a year at Quantico Marine Base…