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Stop the Madness

Posted on January 27, 2012 by webadmin

Despite all the hype, Iran’s nuclear program has yet to violate international law. It’s time to calm down, think, and above all halt the rush to war. BY YOUSAF BUTT | JANUARY 19, 2012 Olli Heinonen is alarmed that Iran …

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Do Israeli Leaders Really Think Iran Is an Existential Threat?

Posted on January 27, 2012 by webadmin

By Robert Wright Jan 26 2012 This Sunday’s New York Times Magazine will feature a big piece, already available online, by the Israeli journalist Ronen Bergman called “Will Israel Attack Iran?” The first paragraph sets a dramatic scene featuring Israel’s …

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We can’t afford to wait until the bombs drop

Posted on January 27, 2012 by webadmin

by Peter Deccy, Peace Action Last week, Peace Action launched its petition to President Obama calling on the President to prevent a military strike on Iran, by either the US or Israel. We’re presently making arrangements to deliver the petitions …

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Damage adds up after almost 9 years of war

Posted on December 16, 2011 by webadmin

Deaths of civilian employees of U.S. government contractors as of Sept. 30: More than 2,097.

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2012: Looking Forward to History

Posted on December 16, 2011 by webadmin

by Peter Deccy, Peace Action Development Director The occupy movement has strengthened the demand for corporate and government accountability. It is a rare moment in history where crisis and opportunity combine to create the potential for sweeping social and political …

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Troops coming home from Iraq

Posted on December 16, 2011 by webadmin

By years’ end, the US war and occupation of Iraq will be over. Opposing the war from the start, Peace Action participated in the February 2003 protest where tens of millions around the world voiced their opposition.  Peace Action continued its …

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Obama’s “Mission Accomplished”

Posted on December 16, 2011 by webadmin

Troops and Prisons Move, Wars and Torture Never Ends by Ted Rall Most Americans–68 percent–oppose the war against Iraq, according to a November 2011 CNN poll. So it’s smart politics for President Obama to take credit for withdrawing U.S. troops. …

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Your Representative May Unwittingly Sabotage Diplomacy with Iran–Contact Them Today!

Posted on December 9, 2011 by webadmin

As early as next Tuesday, the House is expected to consider a new round of broad, indiscriminate sanctions against Iran. This time, however, there is a special surprise concealed in the bill’s depths: a provision which would restrict contact, both official and unofficial, between US government employees and Iranian officials who “present a threat to the United States” or are affiliated with terrorist organizations.

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Meet the 0.01 Percent: War Profiteers

Posted on December 9, 2011 by webadmin

There’s the top 1% of wealthy Americans (bankers, oil tycoons, hedge fund managers) and there’s the top 0.01% of wealthy Americans: the military contractor CEOs.

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In Iowa, occupiers picket a drone factory

Posted on December 9, 2011 by webadmin

The owner touts benefits of aerial technology as merchants complain about disruption of holiday shopping By Douglas Burns CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — The Cherry Building in Cedar Rapids’ revitalized New Bohemia neighborhood is a hive of artisans, small businesspeople, entrepreneurs …

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