Peace

Debating war: 1970 and today

The Republican leadership pooh-poohed as “meaningless” the House debate on H.Con.Res. 63 condemning President Bush’s decision to deploy another 48,000 troops to Iraq. But it was 36 hours of high drama, with a bipartisan majority standing...

A mighty call for peace and justice

“Patriotism means to stand by the country. It does not mean to stand by the president or any other public official.” President Theodore RooseveltIf you want to see America at its best, come to a demonstration...

House rips Iraq war

WASHINGTON — Hundreds of lawmakers stood on the House floor this week to denounce President Bush’s decision to send 48,000 more combat and support troops to Iraq. They spoke during 36 hours of debate on a...

Outside Watada trial, 1,000 demand his freedom

Fort Lewis, Wash. — More than 1,000 antiwar protesters marched outside the gates of Fort Lewis as the court-martial of Lt. Ehren Watada opened Feb. 5 on charges stemming from his refusal to serve in the...

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