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Thousands protest at School of the Americas

November 23, 2009

Thousands gathered over the weekend at Fort Benning, Ga., demanding the closure of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, formerly known as the School of the Americas.

International labor campaign against nuclear weapons

November 7, 2009 By Gary Bono

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.

How the Pentagon forcibly removed Diego Garcia islanders and gassed their dogs

October 31, 2009 By Sherwood Ross

In order to convert the sleepy Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia into a military base, the U.S. forcibly transported its 2,000 Chagossian inhabitants into exile.

‘No escalation’ is first step to peace in Afghanistan

October 29, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

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

October 25, 2009

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.