Peace activism

Why the Silence? Why the Silence?

Leaders of the Jewish community who have resisted calls to voice opposition to the war can no longer justify their failure to speak out.

Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Arthur Waskow

Kentucky at War Kentucky at War

Opposition to the Iraq War has created some unlikely alliances in Kentucky, much to the chagrin of Senator Mitch McConnell.

Sep 13, 2007 / Feature / Bob Moser

Wanted: Unruly Activists Wanted: Unruly Activists

They're loud, lion-hearted, obnoxious and essential to democracy. And as an unjust war continues to create enormous suffering, we need people brave enough to practice extreme polit...

Sep 12, 2007 / Column / Nicholas von Hoffman

The Dog Days of War The Dog Days of War

Cindy Sheehan taught us that the only way to reach those who will go to the polls is by taking to the streets.

Aug 23, 2007 / Column / Gary Younge

Israel’s Intrepid Peacemakers Israel’s Intrepid Peacemakers

Their numbers are dwindling, they're low on money and face potential violence and certain prosecution. But Israeli anarchists continue to stand with embattled Palestinians.

Jul 30, 2007 / Feature / Neve Gordon

Support Their Troops? Support Their Troops?

If the American people are largely against the war, what's the matter with the antiwar movement? The answer lies with what has happened over the years to the American left.

Jul 12, 2007 / Column / Alexander Cockburn

Arthur: The Little Magazine That Could Arthur: The Little Magazine That Could

You thought Arthur was gone for good? The indie magazine beloved for its music coverage and antiwar politics will resume publishing this summer.

Jul 11, 2007 / Books & the Arts / Kevin McCarthy

Voices in Conflict Voices in Conflict

When Wilton High School censored a student play about the Iraq war, the cast went to the Public.

Jun 21, 2007 / Feature / Emily Douglas

A Moratorium Wired to Stop the War A Moratorium Wired to Stop the War

A new Iraq Moratorium effort will leverage grassroots and online activism.

Jun 18, 2007 / Feature / Jeremy Brecher and Brendan Smith

Remembering June 12

Remembering June 12 Remembering June 12

Twenty-five years after the largest antinuclear demonstration ever, the movement has dwindled. But the threat of mass destruction grows greater.

Jun 14, 2007 / Jonathan Schell

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