David Swanson, Executive Director of World Beyond War, is an author, activist, journalist, radio host and campaign coordinator for RootsAction.org. On June 24 he will speak on a Portland, Oregon- based livestream event about efforts to ban killer drones, environmental impacts of war, and other peace-centered topics. Swanson's books include War Is A Lie. He was awarded the 2018 Peace Prize by the U.S. Peace Memorial Foundation and has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. An internationionally known figure in the movement, this event hosted locally gives people in the Pacific Northwest a unique opportunity to hear his insights and ask questions.

See the livestream at 7 PM Pacific Daylight Time at youtube.com/peaceandjusticeworks.