Pacifica Views and Radical Pacifism

Pacifica Views was a four‐page publication initially written and edited by conscientious objectors at the Glendora, California, Civilian Public Service ( CPS ) camp. During its four years of existence (1943–1947), Pacifica Views provided a lively forum for discussion among radical pacifists. This article provides a brief history of Pacifica Views , sketches of the principal contributors, and a discussion of the major issues discussed in its pages. Finally, it offers an assessment of the long‐term impact of Pacifica Views on peace and social justice movements in the United States.