PEACE & JUSTICE

A fair world lays the foundations for peace.

Americans Say No to War with Iran: Will Washington Listen?

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Jul 12, 2008

Sarah van Gelder discusses Resolution 362, which encourages what amounts to an act of war against Iran.

Life in Iran with Rick Steves

by Abdi Sami

posted Jul 11, 2008

In March of 2008 Rick Steves travelled to Iran to produce a travel documentary on the country and its people. Rick's intention was to put a human face on the people behind the headlines about Iran. Here are photos and stories from the team's ten days of traveling.

Bonnie Raitt & Dolores Huerta

by Bonnie Raitt, Dolores Huerta

posted Jun 23, 2008

Bonnie Raitt and Dolores Huerta dicsuss Union Organizing, NAFTA, Human Rights, Environmentalism, Nuclear Energy, Feminism

Smart Security and the End of War

by David Korten

posted Jun 17, 2008

We humans have arrived at a defining moment. We must bring ourselves into balance with one another and Earth or suffer the consequences of social and environmental collapse. It creates a unique opportunity for bold action to end war as an instrument of foreign policy, dismantle the military establishment, and create a world that works for all.

DIY Foreign Policy Heroes

posted Jun 06, 2008

Think foreign policy is just for politicians? These people can change your mind.

Connect and Engage: Foreign Policy

posted Jun 03, 2008

As a teacher, helping your students understand foreign policy requires that you explore other cultures and nations and how they relate to the United States. Here are a couple of curriculum options to help you make that connection.

Teaching with the News

posted Jun 02, 2008

The Choices Program’s Teaching with the News initiative provides online curriculum materials and ideas to connect the content of the classroom to the headlines in the news. Its twelve lesson plans cover a range of foreign policy and international issues, from analyzing U.S. efforts to combat terrorism to exploring policy alternatives for relations with Iran.

Navigating The Great Turning From Empire To Earth Community

by David Korten

posted May 31, 2008

David Korten’s presentation to the Seattle Green Festival shows that we humans can choose to turn this moment of planetary crisis into a new era, grounded in life-affirming values of community, caring, and cooperation.

How We Can Do It: How to get free of nuclear weapons

posted May 22, 2008

The United States, as the owner of the biggest nuclear arsenal, must take the initiative and lead the world to take these seven steps towards nuclear abolition.

How to Join the Family of Nations

by Sarah van Gelder

posted May 22, 2008

Nearly two out of three Americans believe U.S. relations with the rest of the world are on the wrong track. That doesn’t have to be bad news, though. The Summer 2008 issue of YES! shows the people turning that around: voting for peace in their city or town, supporting Iraq veterans, and starting conversations with your neighbors about how to create a just world.

People We Love :: Ava Lowery

posted May 22, 2008

Ava Lowery launched peacetakescourage.com, a website showcasing her homemade antiwar videos.

People We Love :: Don Cheadle

posted May 22, 2008

Hotel Rwanda Actor Speaks Out on Darfur

Signs of Life :: Prison Reform

by Brooke Jarvis

posted May 22, 2008

A Chance for a New Life After Prison

Signs of Life :: Human Rights

by Brooke Jarvis

posted May 22, 2008

Chile Recognizes Indigenous Rights

Signs of Life :: Iraq War

by Madeline Ostrander

posted May 22, 2008

Virtual Memorials for War Casualties