Peace activism

Swords Into Plowshares Swords Into Plowshares

As rural America becomes ground zero for Iraq casualties, Farms Not Arms is urging farmers to attend anti-war rallies and recruiting families to give refuge to returning vets.

Mar 21, 2007 / Editorial / Jason Mark

Antiwar Students Rising Antiwar Students Rising

As the student peace movement grows stronger and more sophisticated, can it ignite the silent antiwar majority on campus?

Mar 21, 2007 / Editorial / Sam Graham-Felsen

Conscience and the War Conscience and the War

After four years of war, complete withdrawal from Iraq is the only way to redeem our nation for the death and destruction it has imposed.

Mar 8, 2007 / Editorial / Stephen F. Cohen

Surge for Peace Surge for Peace

Thanks to the efforts of the peace movement and a significant shift in public opinion, we can stop this war. But it's not going to be easy.

Feb 2, 2007 / Editorial / Liza Featherstone

Voices of Protest Voices of Protest

Peace activists and military families in DC Saturday were less angry than than resolute that the American people sent a clear signal in November to end the US occupation in Iraq.

Jan 30, 2007 / Feature / Karen Houppert

Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man Muhammad Ali: The Brand and the Man

The day The Champ turned 65 was marked by the release of a line of snack foods bearing his image. Lost in the hype was Muhammad Ali's proud history as a war resister.

Jan 17, 2007 / Column / Dave Zirin

Lt. Ehren Watada: Resister Lt. Ehren Watada: Resister

Facing a showdown court-martial for refusing to serve in an illegal and unjust war, Lieut. Ehren Watada has become a flashpoint for the antiwar movement.

Dec 28, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper

About Face About Face

In the most significant movement of dissident soldiers since Vietnam, nearly 1,000 active-duty officers and enlisted personnel have petitioned the government to withdraw from Iraq.

Dec 20, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper

About Face: Soldiers Call for Iraq Withdrawal About Face: Soldiers Call for Iraq Withdrawal

For the first time since Vietnam, active-duty military personnel have organized to oppose a war that they are fighting.

Dec 16, 2006 / Feature / Marc Cooper

No Graceful Exit No Graceful Exit

The Iraq Study Group report may slow the impetus for immediate withdrawal from Iraq. Those who seek genuine military disengagement must make their voices heard.

Dec 11, 2006 / Editorial / The Editors

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