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Activists Busted for Busting Out of Their Clothes at Bank of America

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. March 13, 2012.

The startled CEO of Bank of America recently found himself flanked by women in pink bras, with Bust up B of A scrawled on their chests.

Why Is CODEPINK Part of the Occupy Movement?

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. November 21, 2011.

For one, because war profiteers make up the top 0.01% of the 1% who control the country's wealth, profiting from suffering and corrupting Congress.

By Torpedoing the Gaza Flotilla, Israel Sunk its Own Ship

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. July 8, 2011.

The Israeli government can only continue its egregious violations of human rights and torpedoing nonviolence initiatives for so long.

Witness the Shocking Denial and Ignorance About the Occupation of Palestine by AIPAC Delegates

Max Blumenthal, AlterNet. May 24, 2011.

Interviews with several AIPAC delegates in the streets outside the conference reveals widespread ignorance by attendees of the controversial annual DC meeting.

Challenging AIPAC's Abuse of Billions in U.S. Taxpayer Money

Omar Barghouti, AlterNet. May 13, 2011.

The CODEPINK-led campaign to "expose AIPAC and usher in a new foreign policy," to be launched in Washington, DC in May 21-24 is making waves.

Ten Reasons the Iraq War Was No Cakewalk

Medea Benjamin, Charles Davis, AlterNet. March 18, 2011.

Invading Iraq was sold to the American public as a war to defend our nation and free the Iraqi people. What they got was an ocean of blood and tragedy.

From Cairo to Madison: Hope and Solidarity are Alive

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. February 21, 2011.

Solidarity is, indeed, a beautiful thing. It is a way we show our oneness with all of humanity; it is a way to reaffirm our own humanity.

CodePink's Response to the Controversy in Cairo

Jodie Evans, CodePink. February 6, 2011.

The facts behind CodePink's day-long project to show support for the Egyptian movement.

Mubarak Mobs and Street Vendors: Welcome to Egypt

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. February 4, 2011.

The democracy forces in Tahrir Square have braved tear gas, water cannons, rocks, sniper fire and mobs storming in on horses and camels.

Egypt: Witnessing the Awesome Bravery of Peaceful Protesters in Cairo, Standing Up to Beatings and Molotov Attacks

Medea Benjamin, CodePink. February 2, 2011.

Despite violence and intimidation, thousands of people are still camped out in the square -- absolutely determined to stay there until Mubarak goes.

State of the Union: Is President Obama Making the Grade?

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. January 25, 2011.

Obama is failing with a capital "F" for tripling the number of troops in Afghanistan and waffling on cutting the military budget despite the economic crisis.

To the Gay Community: Now That You Can Join the Military, Please Don't!

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. December 21, 2010.

As we struggle to find a more civilized way to treat each other in this world, let us recognize the commonalities in the fight for gay rights and the fight to end war.

Shattering the 'Israel Barrier' -- Don't Buy into the Palestinian Occupation

Rae Abileah, AlterNet. December 1, 2010.

You can help spread true equality for all in Israel and Palestine by taking part in the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement.

Blair Should Take a Journey to Jail

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. September 15, 2010.

How do we bring liars like Tony Blair to justice? Continue to disrupt their lies everywhere they go.

What Happened When Two Codepink Activists Were Invited into the Home of Blackwater CEO Erik Prince

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. August 23, 2010.

"It felt surreal to be inside the home of Erik Prince, the founder, owner and chairman of Blackwater." (With video).

We Can't Miss This Opportunity for Peace

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. July 22, 2010.

Share your voice during the week of August 25 to 31 -- the week that most of the US troops will return from Iraq.

Getting Naked to Expose BP

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. May 27, 2010.

Incensed by the cavalier attitude of BP CEO Tony Hayward, Codepinkers bared their flesh to raise awareness about the environmental disaster.

The Naked Truth About the BP Disaster -- Where There Is Oil, There Is Tragedy

Diane Wilson, AlterNet. May 24, 2010.

The dragon that we wage against in an unjust war over oil is the same dragon in the Gulf of Mexico. Just pull back the mask.

Losing Hope, Taking Action

Jodie Evans, PINKtank. January 20, 2010.

This is a time when progressive forces in this country need to mobilize to prevent a backlash that will take this country further to the right.

Leaving No Stone Unturned for the Freedom March to Get to Gaza

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. December 29, 2009.

On the Egyptian government's stonewalling passage for the Gaza Freedom March, Evans writes: "We hope the Egyptians get so annoyed they just want to get rid of us.

Over 1,000 Delegates for Peace Will Mark 1st Anniversary of Gaza Invasion, Protest Ongoing Israeli Siege

Over 1,000 Delegates for Peace Will Mark 1st Anniversary of Gaza Invasion, Protest Ongoing Israeli Siege

Medea Benjamin, AlterNet. December 7, 2009.

Impressive international delegation coming from 42 countries signed up for the Dec. 31 Gaza Freedom March.

CodePink Founder Jodie Evans Challenges Obama Up Close and Personal on His Afghanistan Policy

Don Hazen, AlterNet. October 17, 2009.

Armed with the signatures of thousands of Afghan women asking him not to send more troops, Evans told Obama that women must have a seat at the negotiating table.

Diary from Kabul: Activists in Afghanistan Face Unimagineable Challenges

Jodie Evans, PINKtank. October 1, 2009.

Encountering activists whose "lives have been threatened or they have lost members of and sometimes almost their entire family." Not quite the same in the US.

Hey Biden, Put Down the Pom-Poms: We Don't Want a Cheerleader for War

Jodie Evans, AlterNet. July 31, 2009.

Biden should quit his war talk and call for diplomacy, development, and accountability Afghanistan and Iraq that the US supports.

Israeli Cosmetic Company Is About to Learn It Can't Cover Up Its Role in the Occupation

Nancy Kricorian, AlterNet. July 22, 2009.

Ahava is an Israeli profiteer exploiting the natural resources of occupied Palestine to sell its exotic beauty products.

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