The Brief
- Activists in Atlanta are protesting U.S. military actions in Iran, highlighting the impact of increased military spending on domestic program cuts.
- The event is supported by a coalition of groups, including AFSC and Jewish Voice for Peace, and aims to address broader issues of militarized force and state violence.
- Organizers criticize the U.S. administration’s priorities, linking military actions abroad to domestic social issues and advocating for peace and de-escalation.
ATLANTA – A coalition of activist, faith-based, and community groups will gather on Tuesday night in Atlanta’s Freedom Park to protest the recent U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran, calling for an end to war and U.S. military escalation abroad.
What we know:
Organizers say the event will include speakers followed by a candlelight walk along the park’s pathways. Battery-powered candles will be provided.…