anti-war
adjective
an·ti-war
ˌan-tē-ˈwȯr 
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antiwar
: opposed to war
anti-war demonstrations
antiwar activists
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The Myers Park church, which has more than 800 members, was founded in 1943 in Charlotte and has historically embraced a progressive view of Christianity — supporting desegregation, anti-war stances and advocating for LGBTQ+ rights.
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
For more than 60 years, 92-year-old Harvey Finkle has carried a camera to protests across Philadelphia, documenting everything from anti-war demonstrations to disability rights advocacy.
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Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Possibly contributing to Clayton-Thomas’ decision to leave the band – although this is disputed by some – was the group’s decision to participate in a 1970 goodwill tour sponsored by the US State Department, a move unpopular with the band’s anti-war fan base.
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Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
However, with the escalation of the war and increasing casualties and damage to the country’s infrastructure, the anti-war voices have been amplified, Iranians have told ABC News.
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Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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Zaire Breedlove,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2026
For more than 60 years, 92-year-old Harvey Finkle has carried a camera to protests across Philadelphia, documenting everything from anti-war demonstrations to disability rights advocacy.
—
Eva Andersen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Possibly contributing to Clayton-Thomas’ decision to leave the band – although this is disputed by some – was the group’s decision to participate in a 1970 goodwill tour sponsored by the US State Department, a move unpopular with the band’s anti-war fan base.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
25 June 2026
However, with the escalation of the war and increasing casualties and damage to the country’s infrastructure, the anti-war voices have been amplified, Iranians have told ABC News.
—
Somayeh Malekian,
ABC News,
18 June 2026
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“Anti-war.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-war. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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