Peacemaking

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

An End to Constant War

by William J. Astore

posted Jul 09, 2010

Seven reasons we're always at war ... and seven ways to quit.

Every Teacher a Peace Teacher

by David Jackson Cook

posted Jun 29, 2010

At the heart of new Peace Studies programs is the declaration that nonviolence, peace, and justice are not utopian dreams but real and practical ways in which humans can affect the world around them.

Leymah Gbowee: A Powerful Voice for Peace

by Kwami Nyamidie

posted Jun 10, 2010

Leymah Gbowee's commitment to nonviolent resistance helped stop the Liberian civil war. She now helps other women promote peace throughout Africa.

Ending the Mexican Drug War: An Activist’s Advice

by Erich Moncada

posted Jun 03, 2010

Fighting rampant corruption with citizen action—in Mexico and the U.S.—is the key to peace.

In Iran, Sanctions vs. Diplomacy

by Phyllis Bennis

posted May 20, 2010

Can the U.N. Security Council keep the U.S. from disrupting a diplomatic victory?

In Afghan Negotiations, Who’s at the Table?

by Phyllis Bennis

posted May 14, 2010

A real path to peace will involve a lot more players (and fewer soldiers).

The Good Soldier :: Film Trailer

posted May 13, 2010

Five war veterans tell of events from World War II, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and Iraq. Their stories challenge 
the notion that war is a lawful arena 
for social injustice and mass murder and instead, advocate for peace.

Afghanistan: Should We Stay or Should We Go?

by Mark Engler

posted May 04, 2010

The time has come for a U.S. exit strategy in Afghanistan. But is "Out Now" a valid response? David Wildman, Sunita Viswanath, and Lorelei Kelly discuss how can we best support Afghan national stability.

Freeing the Spirit of Change

by Rabbi Ted Falcon

posted Apr 09, 2010

Ethical behavior and loving generosity are at the core of faith—so why is the world hurting? Rabbi Ted Falcon on why paying attention to our interconnection is the first step toward healing.

Protests Mount Against Israeli Blockade of Gaza

posted Feb 26, 2010

In a series of protests across the Arab world, activists have demanded an end to the siege of the Gaza Strip and expressed outrage at the Egyptian government for actions that reflect the political will of Israel and the United States.

Hope's Poet: Interview with Dennis Brutus

by Shirin Shirin

posted Feb 25, 2010

The late Dennis Brutus, an elder in South Africa's long struggle against apartheid, shares his story, his poetry, and why he's optimistic about the global justice movement.

Pray the Devil Back to Hell :: Film Trailer

posted Feb 11, 2010

In the face of the civil wars wrecking their country, a small group of courageous Liberian women banded together to advocate peace.

Building Cultures of Peace

by Riane Eisler

posted Feb 11, 2010

To transition from a system of domination to one of partnership, we need to take a hard look at the way we think about gender.

Making Peace in South Asia: The Role of Citizens' Diplomacy

by Zia Mian

posted Jan 29, 2010

Tired of waiting for their governments to act, Indians and Pakistanis are uniting to find common ground and pathways to peace.

What’s Wrong with Avatar?

by Fran Korten

posted Jan 15, 2010

James Cameron's Avatar has its pluses, but it elevates violence instead of depicting a real path to peace and cultural transformation.