UXOs: The “gift that keeps on giving”
UXO stands for Unexploded Ordinance - bombs dropped from the air or land mines placed in the earth - that remain dormant, often for decades, until touched off by contact or by heat.
Chicago mayor calls for end to Afghanistan and Iraq wars
Mayor Richard M. Daley blasted US funding for military occupation in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Catholic priest says sexism is sin, women should be ordained
Father Bourgeois continues his fight for justice, and speaks out for the ordination of women.
Josh and Conor - Home from war in Iraq
Josh Stieber and Conor Curran are both Iraq vets and are on a nationwide tour and dialogue about the Iraq war.
Afghanistan: a tragedy and what to do about it
For long-time peace activists, for those concerned with national funding for jobs, health care, environmental needs and education, the plan to maintain 100,000 troops in Afghanistan is a tragedy about to unfold.
Afghanistan scandal shakes Berlin
BERLIN -- Like the peaks of the Hindu Kush dominating much of Afghanistan, the war in that unhappy country increasingly overshadows the political scenery in Germany.
Escalating the war in Afghanistan is not the answer
President Obama will make his speech on the war in Afghanistan tonight and it will call for thousands of additional troops.
International labor campaign against nuclear weapons
In a sign of growing international labor solidarity around broad social issues labor unions and peace groups have launched a new petition campaign to abolish nuclear weapons.
‘No escalation' is first step to peace in Afghanistan
As the administration continues crucial discussions of next steps in Afghanistan, a broad coalition of peace organizations last week launched a new campaign, NoEscalation.org.
Kenneth Anderson keeps alive the spirit of Paul Robeson
Meet Kenneth Anderson, an accomplished musician, academic, veteran and civil rights activist. He keeps the songs and spirit of Paul Robeson alive on and off the stage.
