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War & Peace
Beyond Deterrence, Compassion
What would a Middle East policy look like if it were based not in playing multiple sides against each other but rather in a spirit of compassion and reconciliation?
How to Get Serious About Ending the ISIS War
A long-term alternative to war can only be built by popular movements in Iraq and Syria. These movements still matter, and they deserve our solidarity - not our bombs.
The New Arab Cold War: US Policy Sows Conflict, Unrest Across the Middle East and North Africa
As the United States weighs a major escalation with potential military aid to Ukraine, we look at how American policy is sowing conflict across North Africa and the Middle …
Born at War
The United States grew out of the idea that it was common sense to launch a war to settle political differences.
When Shock and Awe Turns 12
Shock and Awe needs an initiation into a healthier adulthood. Luckily there is a peace movement planning an intervention for Shock and Awe's 12th birthday, coming up March 18-21 …
Seeking Accountability: Palestine’s Recourse to the ICC
Palestine's application to the International Criminal Court is a welcome step toward holding Israel accountable.
Black Friday: The Forgotten Non-Violence Tool for Social Change
The public outrage is being heard loud and clear, but if we're not careful, demonstrations can become a cathartic ritual that lead to little change.
Trial on Guatemala’s Spanish Embassy Fire Resumes Today: The Rest Is History
The 1980 burning of the Spanish Embassy was a defining moment in the Guatemalan armed conflict.
A Way to Celebrate, Honor and Follow Dr. King
Dr. King challenged us to work for a greater humanity, for something greater than ourselves as individuals.
As Fox News Apologizes, Jeremy Scahill on Fake “Terror Experts” and Challenges of Real War Reporting
Fox apologized for broadcasting false information.