Afghanistan

With his essay “What you need to tell people when they say we should use the military,” Peace Action Board Member Larry Wittner makes a very succinct and persuasive case on History [...]

Over 70 U.S. events and actions were held to mark Tax Day and the 4th Global Day of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS).  As you probably know, Peace Action was the US coordinator of GDAMS events [...]

Here’s an easy quiz for you. According to an article in the Washington Post over the weekend , the Obama Administration is considering four options regarding leaving U.S.  troops in Afghanistan [...]

Peace Action/Peace Action Education Fund 2013 Program, Policy, Political and Organizing Accomplishments -Stopped a U.S. attack on Syria! Peace Action played a key leadership role in convening an [...]

While Afghanistan has not been in the U.S. news much recently, key issues are now being debated regarding a possible enduring U.S. military presence past the end of 2014 deadline for “full [...]

Published on Monday, October 14, 2013 by Common Dreams ‘Iraq Replay’: Kerry Demands Immunity for US Troops in Afghanistan Suraia Sahar: ‘Immunity is just another extension of [...]

IPB AWARDS MACBRIDE PEACE PRIZE 2013 TO US WHISTLEBLOWER BRADLEY MANNING Note: Peace Action is a longtime member of the International Peace Bureau and strongly concurs with this award’s [...]

The news that the Obama Administration is considering a “zero option” – leaving no troops behind in Afghanistan after the end of 2014 – got some coverage last week but not [...]

The following came out of our mid-year staff retreat, comments or questions are most welcome! Priorities and Opportunities for Peace Action/Peace Action Education Fund program, organizing, [...]

  Reality seems to be setting in at the White House, with President Obama reportedly considering removing all troops from Afghanistan in 2014 rather than leaving a residual force. [...]