We appear to be in uncharted territory as His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, leader of the largest branch of the world’s largest religion, has repeatedly and clearly labeled Operation Epic Fury an immoral war. He has called on its participants to “lay down your weapons,” a...
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 Service Registration Form and fill it out. If just registering for...
The Board of Directors of the Center on Conscience and War (CCW) is proud to announce the appointment of Mike Prysner as the organization’s new Executive Director. Prysner, a veteran of the Iraq War and a renowned anti-war organizer, brings over two decades of...
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our two-night online event, “Standing with Conscience,” held on August 19 & 20. On Day One, we brought together powerful voices from national organizations working to:–...
Last Chance to Register: “Standing with Conscience” Workshop Panel – Deadline Tomorrow at 12 Noon EST Don’t miss this powerful two-night online workshop panel, happening August 19 & 20 at 6:00 PM PST. Join us as organizations working to demilitarize schools,...
When I first learned that CCW’s upcoming event would include Steve Englehart, I was astonished. The Marvel icon? The creator of Doctor Strange, the guy who brought us Captain America, the Falcon and Starlord? That guy? But in many ways, I wasn’t surprised that...
Tomorrow is International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, first declared in 1982 by European objectors to compulsory military service. The day's meaning has has since broadened to cover each service member’s right to follow their conscience. And CCW, Veterans For...
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Join us for CCW’s Spring Fundraiser—an evening of purpose, passion, and progress! As we step boldly into 2025, your support will fuel our vital work defending Conscientious Objectors and confronting recruitment abuse. CCW is on the move like never before, expanding...
As a young conscientious objector during the Great War, I often felt the weight of my beliefs in ways that were both painful and profound. “They called us cowards, but we felt it took more courage to resist the call to kill than to follow it,” wrote Stephen S. Cary, a...
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