Peace

Afghanistan, the other war

“We know that true peace will only be achieved when we give the Afghan people the means to achieve their own aspirations. Peace will be achieved by helping Afghanistan develop its own stable government. ... We...

As Gaza burns, U.S. activists protest Israeli occupation

As the 40th anniversary of the Six Day War and the ensuing Israeli occupation of Palestinian territory approaches, violence has once again flared up in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, especially in the Gaza Strip. Meanwhile, peace activists...

Soldiers, vets on Memorial Day: bring troops home

Thinking about the war dead on Memorial Day, “the most important thing is the people who are still there — caring for them, bringing them home,” said Toby, an Army vet from Indiana who served 15...

Koreas take steps to reduce tensions

Though the Korean nuclear issue is far from resolved, a number of developments point to a lessening of tension on the peninsula. North-South military talks closed on May 11 with an agreement by both sides to...

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