@resistwar

Antiwar, antimilitarist org resisting war at home & abroad thru revolutionary nonviolence since 1923. https://xitter.cf/t.co/wMAsAfCRCf Address PMB229, 30 E. 125 St., NY, NY 10035

 Lenni Lenape Land (aka NYC)
warresisters.org
Joined April 2010
  • Tweets11.1K
  • Following3K
  • Followers8.3K
1.9KMedia
The 1033 program sends US #military equipment to #police. Resist police brutality and war - refuse to pay for it! ow.ly/cv8730rUGr9
3
5
123
This former Marine said seeing the military deployed to #losangeles protests was a 'big turning point.' Learn why he's joining the #freedomoverfascism Vets March on Philly 7/4 vetsagainstfascism.org
1
10
1
20
1,016
✊We reject militarisation and stand for the right to refuse to kill. Conscription is increasing. PEOPLE ARE RESISTING.📢Join us this May 15 for International Conscientious Objection Day. wri-irg.org/en/story/2026/in…

International Conscientious Objection Day 2026

On May 15th, International Conscientious Objection Day, we join together to send a clear and powerful message: we reject militarisation and affirm the right to refuse to kill, in response to growing...

wri-irg.org
1
7
2
11
1,201
Applications for conscientious‑objector status are surging among #US military members. More and more US military members are questioning war and refusing participation. @MikePrysner from @CCW4COs explains growing dissent from within the ranks. dw.com/en/more-and-more-us-m…

More and more US military members don't want to go to war

Since the start of the war in Iran, there's been a surge in numbers of US service personnel filing as conscientious objectors. Many military members are unaware of their rights.

dw.com
1
19
1
32
1,203
War Resisters League retweeted
Democracy Now!
@democracynowApr 13
Activists are calling for the repeal of the Military Selective Service Act. democracynow.org/2026/4/13/a…

Automatic Draft Registration Would Expand U.S. Surveillance State: Antiwar Activist

The federal government is preparing to begin automatically registering eligible U.S. men ages 18 to 26 for the military draft pool. The U.S. hasn’t had a military draft since 1973, but it still...

democracynow.org
7
49
5
94
4,751
Read the latest issue of NWTRCC's war tax resistance newsletter! ow.ly/QQXJ30rUGrI
1
3
2
161
War Resisters League retweeted
Center on Conscience & War@CCW4COsApr 9
As news spreads of the new automatic draft registration, we have been working with concerned youth to document their objection. Here are concrete steps you can take to resist the new draft program: centeronconscience.org/docum…

Document your claim as a Conscientious Objector with the Selective Service - Center on Conscience &...

If you were assigned male at birth and are between the ages of 18-25, follow these three steps. (If you have already registered for the selective service, skip to Step 2.)  Print this Selective...

centeronconscience.org
8
343
10
553
13,051
Urgent: Human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko detained. Yurii is a well-known conscientious objector and a human rights defender based in #Ukraine. We strongly condemn his detention and urge the Ukrainian authorities to immediately release him. wri-irg.org/en/story/2026/ur…

Urgent: Conscientious objector and human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko detained

The undersigned organisations are shocked by the detention and deprivation of liberty of human rights defender Yurii Sheliazhenko, today March 19th, by the Ukrainian authorities in Kyiv. This is just...

wri-irg.org
9
1
9
488
We’ve published a list of conscientious objectors & peace activists imprisoned for refusing to take part in war. Share their names, send solidarity messages, and keep their stories visible. wri-irg.org/en/story/2025/de… #prisonersforpeace #conscientiousobjectors #solidarity

December Prisoners for Peace List | 2025

This page lists individuals currently imprisoned for their conscientious objection, peaceful beliefs, or nonviolent actions. These cases highlight the challenges faced by people jailed for exercising...

wri-irg.org
1
6
11
339
War Resisters League retweeted
Francesca Fiorentini@franifioJan 5
The hedge fund manager & GOP megadonor Paul Singer's shady purchase of CITGO has everything to do with this coup. Thanks to @JuddLegum for his reporting on this!
104
2,037
84
4,139
59,906
Stop Prosecuting Turkish Cypriot Conscientious Objector Hasan Rahvancıoğlu: Joint Statement We strongly condemn the prosecution of Hasan Rahvancıoğlu and call on the authorities to immediately dismiss all charges against him. Read our statement here: wri-irg.org/en/node/42850
2
5
5
304
☮️Join us in Barcelona, 26–29 Nov! Activists from around the world will gather for “Disarming Militarism: Resisting War, Building Peace.” 💬International speakers, WRI Annual Council, strategy talks, & a documentary. 📍More info here: wri-irg.org/en/story/2025/jo…

Join us in Barcelona for days of Peace and Resistance

We are pleased to announce our international gathering in Barcelona: “Disarming Militarism: Resisting War, Building Peace", a meeting point for our wide and diverse network of antimilitarist and...

wri-irg.org
1
4
1
6
362
We’re excited to announce the publication of our new book New Worlds in Old Shells, on 8th Oct. The book explores how movements can build radical and liberating projects that meet the needs of their communities. Launch webinar on 22nd Oct, register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
2
3
277
War Resisters League retweeted
Campaign Against Arms Trade@CAATuk30 Aug 2025
NO ROOMS FOR ARMS DEALERS Take action to demand DSEI's official hotel-booking partners, EventBeds and NuBreed Hotels, sever ties with the UK's largest weapons fair! Write to them now: caat.org.uk/eventbeds-and-nu…
8
11
881
Read WRI Executive Committee statement on the escalation between #Israel and #Iran on our website. wri-irg.org/en/story/2025/wr…

WRI exec statement on the escalation between Israel and Iran

For some, militarism is a spectacle until, of course, it isn’t. As the last fibre optic cable into Gaza was cut, and the Freedom Flotilla’s (symbolic) cargo was (symbolically) blocked, and Trump’s...

wri-irg.org
1
3
343
This week, NATO will meet in the Hague. @TNInstitute have prepared a report on the climate impacts of the massive increases in NATO's new spending goal of 3.5% of GDP. NATO plans to spend $13.4 TRILLION by 2030. You can find the full report here: tni.org/en/publication/natos…

NATO’S 3.5% Spending Goal | Transnational Institute

In 2025, there is one glaring security challenge facing everyone in the world – and that is the climate crisis. Every scientist studying climate change is sounding an alarm that we are close to...

tni.org
4
5
258
Our "Short Primer on Militarism and the Climate Crisis" is now available in print, from Lulu: lulu.com/shop/war-resisters-… #earthcarenotwarfare

A short primer on militarism and the climate crisis

For many, the past years have in various ways been defined by climate change and war. Our everyday lives carry signs of escalating climate and military crises; seemingly infinite stories of ecologi...

lulu.com
5
4
319
War Resisters League retweeted
The Resonance
@Partisan_1224 May 2025
Japanese protesters were blocked by riot police outside the DSEI Japan 2025, where 20 1$raeli weapons companies including Elbit Systems are showcasing the same technology used in Gaza. Demonstrations have continued since May 21, calling for a boycott of 1$rael & free Pal€stine.
152
5,096
98
16,264
215,809
War Resisters League retweeted
London CAAT@londoncaat11 Jun 2025
Israeli army officers refuse to serve in ‘unnecessary, eternal war’ in Gaza. When your own officers are refusing to serve, you know you must be doing wrong theguardian.com/world/2025/j…

Israeli army officers refuse to serve in ‘unnecessary, eternal war’ in Gaza

In letter to Netanyahu, 41 signatories say government’s orders are ‘clearly illegal’ and hostages have been given ‘death sentence’

theguardian.com
1
7
10
461
War Resisters League retweeted
Joe DeFilippo@defilippo_joe17 May 2025
Replying to @ShaneClaiborne @deray @VanJones68 @soledadobrien @maddow @resistwar
#tdih- Remembering the Catonsville 9 (May 17, 1968) The Catonsville Nine consisted of Catholic activists who burned draft files to protest the Vietnam War. The song “War No More” recalls the events of May 17th. Listen: soundcloud.com/hillipsand/ca…

Catonsville Nine (War No More)

Catonsville Nine (War No More) is composed by Joe DeFilippo and performed by the R.J. Phillips Band, a group of Baltimore musicians. Joe DeFilippo: vocals, bass guitar; Patrick McAvinue: fiddle; Bill

soundcloud.com
1
1
226
Load more