Peacemaking

The choice for war or peace is ours to make. But we have to choose.

The (Remote-Controlled) War at Home

by Valerie Schloredt

posted Jan 12, 2012

One in three military aircraft is now a drone. How activists are trying to bring the moral implications of drone warfare to light.

Lucas Benitez: Dignity in the Fields

by Frances Moore Lappé

posted Jan 03, 2012

The YES! Breakthrough 15: In the tomato fields of Florida, fighting for our most exploited farm workers.

War and Peacemaking in Liberia

by Seth Biderman

posted Dec 30, 2011

Former soldier Christian Bethelson’s only job skill was killing—until a chance meeting on a muddy road transformed his life, and many others through it.

In Defense of Diplomacy

by Stephen Zunes

posted Nov 23, 2011

New legislation would make all diplomatic contact with Iran illegal. Stephen Zunes explains why we need to keep the lines of communication open.

Lessons of a Police Chief: Militarization is a Mistake

by Norm Stamper

posted Nov 16, 2011

The police chief who oversaw Seattle’s crackdown on WTO protesters learned the dangers of militarization. His advice for a creating a police force that truly serves and protects communities.

Military Resistance a Strong Brew

by Dean Paton

posted Nov 11, 2011

Near the gates of Fort Lewis, anti-war veterans serve up support and solidarity (along with double-tall lattes) to their friends in uniform.

People We Love: JR

posted Oct 20, 2011

A former street artist makes art for humanity.

Standing on the Side of Peace

by Jen Marlowe

posted Sep 21, 2011

How one man’s journey changed everything I knew about the Middle East conflict.

Time to Stop the Real Reefer Madness

by Laura Carlsen

posted Sep 16, 2011

Since its inception, the War on Drugs has cost millions of dollars and thousands of lives. The civilians caught in the crossfire say it’s time for change.

After 9/11: An Interfaith Answer to Extremism

by Rabbi Ted Falcon, Pastor Don Mackenzie, Imam Jamal Rahman

posted Sep 09, 2011

Brought together by 9/11, three friends of different faiths look for answers about when and why religion leads to violence.

A Truly Courageous Response to Terror

by Fran Korten

posted Sep 08, 2011

What we can learn from Norway: Violence, fear, and political repression aren’t the only way to respond to a terrorist attack.

The Soul of the World

by Valerie Trueblood

posted Sep 07, 2011

Book Review: Essays on the definition of terror and the consciousness of transformation.

Bring Our War Dollars Home

by Oliver Lazenby

posted Sep 01, 2011

U.S. Mayors: In order to build up jobs, we have to draw down troops.

How Art Can Turn the World Inside Out

posted Aug 11, 2011

In Paris, Palestine, Peru, and beyond—guerrilla artist JR asks the people of the world share their faces to transform urban landscapes into stories.

Keeping Faith With Peace

by Valerie Schloredt

posted Aug 05, 2011

On the anniversary of the bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Jesuit Priest Bill Bichsel talks about why he went to prison for a future without nuclear weapons.