Peace activism

Cornel West platform hearings

What the Democratic Party Platform Tells Us About Where We Are on War What the Democratic Party Platform Tells Us About Where We Are on War

It shows the limits of party politics—and the necessity of social movements to challenge those limits.

Jul 8, 2016 / Phyllis Bennis

Protest at Syria and Iraq hearing

America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November America Needs a New Peace Movement—Especially if Clinton Wins in November

Another escalation, especially in Syria, is the present danger.

Jun 30, 2016 / Tom Hayden

Colombia Peace Agreement

War Is Over in Colombia War Is Over in Colombia

The end of the war could integrate Colombia more fully into Latin America.

Jun 24, 2016 / Greg Grandin

Democracy Spring 2016

Winning Progressive Change Is Easier Than We Think Winning Progressive Change Is Easier Than We Think

Four days of events this month will help us turn civic energy into real, transformative action.

May 18, 2016 / Ralph Nader

Revolutionary Mothering

How to Understand Mother as a Verb This Mother’s Day and Always How to Understand Mother as a Verb This Mother’s Day and Always

A new book reminds us that mothers are voices from the front lines that we all need to hear.

May 7, 2016 / Dani McClain

Daniel Berrigan protesting bombing

‘Apologies, Good Friends, for the Fracture of Good Order’ ‘Apologies, Good Friends, for the Fracture of Good Order’

The Rev. Daniel Berrigan’s urgent, lasting campaign for peace.

May 3, 2016 / Jim O’Grady

NSA: National Security, Art

NSA: National Security, Art NSA: National Security, Art

Perhaps what’s most striking about “Astro Noise” and “Agitprop!” are the ingenuity and openness of the institutions hosting the shows.

Feb 15, 2016 / Alina Cohen

Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism The Misdiagnosis of Terrorism

The real violence threatening America is that of our immoral public policy choices, at home and abroad.

Feb 9, 2016 / Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II

Members of the antiwar group SEALDs (Students Emergency Action for Liberal Democracy) rally outside Japan's parliament building, August 21, 2015.

Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition Japan Is Scrapping Its Pacifist Constitution, Despite Massive Public Opposition

The US is pushing Japan to arm for war, but hundreds of thousands of students and mothers are lining the streets for peace.

Dec 16, 2015 / Lisa Torio

Tunisian protesters rally against the Ben Ali government.

How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize How to Win a Nobel Peace Prize

Keep the US military out of your country.

Oct 20, 2015 / Rebecca Gordon

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