Beyond War and Militarism (BWaM) is a joint committee of the SPC and the CNY Solidarity Coalition. Our goal is to increase awareness of the dangers resulting from government and corporate militaristic policies and practices.
Dedicated to nonviolence in work with Syracuse Veterans for Peace, World Beyond War, and Upstate Drone Action, the BWaM team seeks to raise awareness of the corrupting, dangerous, and immoral behavior by, and for, the corporate-dominated state that promotes war and militarism, while stealing resources from urgent needs in the United States and worldwide. Actions include organizing our Armistice Day commemoration, sponsoring or co-sponsoring speakers, rallies, exhibitions, etc., engaging electoral candidates and representatives, participating in frequent “Street Heat” protests and advocacy.
Events
Watch an Educational Forum
On May 3, 2022, SPC & Syracuse DSA hosted a forum titled “Pathways to Peace in Ukraine and an End to War,” featuring Aly Wane, Don Hughes, Khoury Petersen-Smith and Brian Escobar.
Take Action
Statements
SPC’s Statement on Afghanistan (8-27-21)
Statements by Other Peace and Social Justice Organizations on Afghanistan (as of 8-27-21)
Get Involved
Interested in getting involved with local organizing for a world Beyond War and Militarism? Send an email to: Lee Cridland for additional information and to get involved.
Organizations Beyond War and Militarism is connected with:
CNY Solidarity Coalition
CNY Solidarity Coalition is a grassroots coalition of organizations and individuals vigorously working for economic, social and environmental justice and the protection of our neighbors.
World Beyond War
World BEYOND War is a global nonviolent movement to end war and establish a just and sustainable peace.
Veterans For Peace
Veterans For Peace is a global organization of Military Veterans and allies whose collective efforts are to build a culture of peace by using our experiences and lifting our voices. BWaM is connected with Veterans for Peace, Chapter 51.