Peacemaking

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

Iraq Veterans, Activists for Peace

by Sarah Olson

posted May 11, 2007

Iraq War veterans Ricky Clousing, Garett Reppenhagen, and Darrell Anderson tell their stories.

Listening to Iraqi Voices

by Lisa Farino, Dal LaMagna

posted Feb 15, 2007

How can Iraq find peace? Entrepreneur and activist Dal LaMagna traveled with Code Pink to neutral ground in Jordan to find out what the Iraqi people think.

The Case of Lt. Ehren Watada

by Martha Baskin

posted Jan 25, 2007

Last week a military court judge ruled Lt. Ehren Watada, the first Army Lieutenant to refuse orders to deploy to Iraq, could not raise the legality of the Iraq War in his defense. Members of the public gathered for a Citizens’ Hearing on the legality of U.S. actions in Iraq.

Peace is Possible in Iraq

by Lisa Farino, Medea Benjamin

posted Jan 07, 2007

What would it take to create peace in Iraq? Medea Benjamin and a delegation of U.S. citizens met with Iraqis to find out. Interview with Medea Benjamin.

Abraham to Descendants: “Knock it Off”

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Nov 06, 2006

The Interfaith Amigos: A rabbi, a minister, and an imam, brought together by 9/11 and what followed, discover new spiritual depths from their dialogue and friendship.

The Voice of a Mother is Powerful

by Sarah van Gelder

posted Sep 01, 2006

An interview with Gold Star Mother Cindy Sheehan with reflections on why she continues her search for the "noble cause" that took the life of her son, Casey.

In Iraq: A Place To Be Human, First

by Bill Weinberg

posted May 03, 2006

They don't like the occupation or the militias, and they aren't signing up for any political or religious faction. Instead, these Iraqis are claiming the space to live with their neighbors in peace.

Can Soap Operas Save the World?

by Carol Estes

posted May 02, 2006

In some battle-fatigued areas, soap operas have become a path to healing.

A Practical Guide to Diffusing the Iran Crisis and Halting Nuclear Proliferation

by Alice Slater

posted Apr 25, 2006

The US has been the biggest block to the world’s ability to stop nuclear proliferation. It's totally naive to think that anything less than the total elimination of nuclear weapons, and their evil twins–nuclear reactors–would actually work. Giving peace a chance by negotiating an end to the nuclear age is the only practical way out of our terrifying dilemma.

Greater Than the Tread of Mighty Armies: Nonviolent Peacekeeping

by Mel Duncan

posted Feb 15, 2006

Growing in sophistication over the past 10 years, nonviolent peacekeeping has saved thousands of lives. As the effectiveness of this approach to transform violent conflicts is demonstrated, the infrastructure to support this work expands.

Active Nonviolence: Heroes for an Unheroic Time

by Carol Estes

posted Feb 08, 2006

A nonviolent army stands fast, watching over human rights in the midst of conflict, a model of courageous peace.

Department of Peace and Nonviolence

by Leslie Eliel, Doug Pibel

posted Nov 08, 2005

Sen. Mark Dayton of Minnesota sponsored legislation to create a Department of Peace.

Peace Movement Rallies as War Support Erodes

by Doug Pibel

posted Nov 07, 2005

September 24, 2005 saw the first major American antiwar demonstration since the United States invaded Iraq.

Military Families Say "Bring Them Home Now"

by Lou Plummer

posted May 25, 2005

In Fayetteville, North Carolina, a protest led by veterans and military families drew 4,000 people to the largest demonstration ever held in that military city.

Insisting on Peace in Colombia

by Bill Weinberg

posted Nov 11, 2004

The indigenous peoples, peasants, and urban youth of Colombia are declaring themselves off limits to the region's longest running war.