Peaceworks

08/19/2026

Just too horrible for words :-(

The Pentagon is conducting a review of nuclear weapons use that seeks to provide the president and military leaders with greater options for using tactical nuclear weapons in a regional conflict while preventing an escalation into global thermonuclear war, according to a senior defense policymaker.

08/15/2026

Today!

08/03/2026

PSA #1

07/27/2026

We invite all who care about peace and planet to join us on Aug. 8th to reflect on the horrors of war and recommit our intentions for a peaceful planet. Speakers from Vets for Peace and Mid-Missouri Peaceworks, music by members of the Juicy Beets, a potluck dinner, and a lantern making station to create your own lantern message. We say, "Never again!," "Not in our Name!," and "Not with our tax dollars!".

07/19/2026

Many see climate change as the defining issue of the 21st Century, but unfortunately most of those seeking office in the mid-Missouri area apparently do not. Despite reminders and an extension of the deadline, the majority of candidates chose not to reply; this includes Democrats, Republicans and Libertarians. Climate has no party favoritism. It affects our farms, our water supplies and our wallets.

Letting those running for office know that the climate crisis concerns you is imperative. If they are not willing to see that climate will affect our safety and quality of life in the future, and that it already is affecting us financially through storm damage, more uncomfortable temperatures, and rising insurance rates, then we need to let them know we will find replacements who will pay better attention.

07/18/2026

This weekend the Missourian is running an op-ed written by Peaceworks Director Mark Haim. It's available in print and on-line.

We encourage you to read it and to share it.

The actual reasons America is a war with Iran remain a mystery.

07/15/2026

Check out our climate and energy candidate survey. See what some thinking folks are thinking, and think about why more candidates are not paying attention to the climate crisis

We would like to invite you to check out Peaceworks' candidate survey. As you might know, Peaceworks does not endorse, support or oppose...

07/08/2026

Stop the Bombs! Peace Vigil Daily 12:15 @ City Hall Keyhole. Join Us!

07/03/2026

New blog post in solidarity with those who refuse to get caught up in nationalism, flag waving and the militarism and wars that come with it.

The pic, BTW, is from the criminal carpet-bombing of Vietnam, a tragedy that our tax dollars paid for and one that cost the lives of 3-4 million Vietnamese, Cambodians and Laotians, not to mention 58K from the U.S.A.

What's the most serious problem with the U.S. military budget? You might say it's too big, and we'd agree with you, but that's not the ans...

06/25/2026

Check out our garden tour happening this Saturday! Here is a Vox Mag article on one of the fantastic spaces we will visit: https://www.voxmagazine.com/news/homestead-garden-plant-harvest/article_8f22f24c-f9ac-11ee-88b8-c7e684a0ac54.html
And you can find out more at the Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/987427570551057/
or by stopping by the Peace Nook for a ticket (suggested donation of $5-$20 will help benefit the Columbia Earth Day Coalition). 4 Gardens, including foods to sample at each. Meet at Ann Street Community Garden at the corner of Ann & McAlister at 10:30! More info: call 573-875-0539.

Kathy Doisy starts each day in her garden. She and her husband, Matt Knowlton, have been cultivating flowers and produce for over 40 years. Their garden now encompasses 1,000 square feet with over 30 different plant types. With all of her knowledge about gardening, Doisy is constantly trying to shar...