The following article was published by Alexandra Bellea-Noury on April 14:
This text describes a political process that has received little attention in the Romanian public sphere: the collaboration between independent candidates in the congressional elections, Diane Sare’s presidential campaign, and military veterans, with the aim of halting the slide toward a third world war.
Diane Sare is an activist who has been associated with the Lyndon LaRouche movement for several decades. In 2007, alongside him, Sare brought to the forefront the need to separate speculative banks from deposit banks, in the spirit of the Glass-Steagall Act. In 2024, she became the only qualified independent candidate in the New York State Senate election, after gathering approximately 70,000 signatures in six weeks. Her economic platform proposes a Hamiltonian-style national bank, with credit directed toward industry, agriculture, and infrastructure. On the international stage, Sare advocates for a new security and development architecture that would enable cooperation between the U.S., China, and Russia and guarantee the sovereignty and right to development of every nation.
A political domain beyond labels
Despite the U.S. two-party system, which leaves little room for independent candidates, these candidacies are gaining increasing legitimacy. Gallup data indicates a record 45% of voters identify as independents, with no affiliation to the Democratic or Republican Party. Following the publication of the “Epstein Files,” a growing number of voters are beginning to believe that “No matter how we vote, it’s still Epstein who wins.”
Moreover, in recent years, an alternative ecosystem of podcasts, media platforms, and independent organizations has emerged that promote peace, organize events, and facilitate collaboration across political divides. Examples include events such as Rage against the War Machine, Humanity for Peace, and Occupy Peace & Freedom, as well as online conferences hosted by the Schiller Institute, the International Peace Coalition, and the Eisenhower Media Network, which bring together figures from diverse backgrounds. To unite independent candidates, Sare’s campaign organized several events. On March 17, Sare released a joint statement signed by 12 other independent candidates for the U.S. Congress.
The document brings together voices from across the political spectrum, including LaRouchians, independents, members of the Green Party, and Democrats. They condemn aggression against Iran, warning of the risk of a U.S. nuclear attack. At the same time, they call for an investigation into the networks of influence associated with Epstein as part of a strategy to defuse pro-war policies. The text was subsequently distributed in Washington to members of Congress by a delegation of activists.
The peace mobilization of veterans
Veterans from the military and intelligence services play an important role in the mobilization for peace. In recent years, organizations such as Veterans for Peace have reported a threefold increase in the number of veterans wishing to join anti-war civic actions. At the same time, images of veterans disrupting political gatherings are circulating more and more frequently on social media, and resignations and critical statements are multiplying in the press.
