Peace

Next steps in Afghanistan

November 19, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

One of the Obama administration's most important actions has been its decision to thoroughly review U.S. objectives, goals and strategy in Afghanistan.

Seeking time to plan for son, Army mother is arrested

November 16, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

For now, U.S. Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson has not been forced to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving her 11-month-old son, Kamani, in foster care.

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.

UN Gaza report becomes political football

November 4, 2009 By Susan Webb

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution opposing any "endorsement or further consideration" of the UN Goldstone report, but the action is unlikely to have long-term significance.

Rethinking national security

November 2, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

Last week President Obama signed a military spending bill that begins to turn our nation in a new, better direction. But there is a long way to go.