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On AlterNet: peace

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "peace"

The Nobel Peace Prize Isn't About Peace: It's a Way for Westerners to Pat Ourselves on the Back and Change Nothing

The Nobel Peace Prize Isn't About Peace: It's a Way for Westerners to Pat Ourselves on the Back and Change Nothing

Matt Taibbi, True/Slant AlterNet: PEEK. October 13, 2009.
We ebb toward war until we run out of bullets. Then we ebb the other way, and give ourselves an award for doing so.

While You Are Minding Your Own Business, the U.S. Is Constantly Making War Around the Globe

While You Are Minding Your Own Business, the U.S. Is Constantly Making War Around the Globe

Tom Engelhardt, Tomdispatch.com. September 22, 2009.
As much as it might seem that most of us are going along, living peaceful lives, there's another kind of America that operates on the same soil -- a warfare state.

End the Wrongful and Unnecessary Occupations of Afghanistan, Pakistan & Iraq

August 31, 2009.
Join peace activists around the world and demand President Obama, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid stop the needless killing and occupation of Muslim lands.

Netanyahu's Foreign Policy Speech: Just Empty Talk

Netanyahu's Foreign Policy Speech: Just Empty Talk

Mel Frykberg, IPS News. June 16, 2009.
"The peace process has been moving at the speed of a tortoise," said Yasser Abed Rabo. "Netanyahu has flipped it over on its back."

Will Democrats Finally End Their Support For West Bank Settlements? (Part 2)

Will Democrats Finally End Their Support For West Bank Settlements? (Part 2)

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. June 9, 2009.
Obama could use his enormous political leverage to cease Israel's illegal expansion into the West Bank. But will he?

As Obama Tries to Shift the Debate, Will Democrats Continue to Endorse Israel's Colonization of the West Bank?

As Obama Tries to Shift the Debate, Will Democrats Continue to Endorse Israel's Colonization of the West Bank?

Stephen Zunes, AlterNet. June 6, 2009.
Obama has inherited a difficult challenge in pushing Israel to end the expansion of its illegal settlements in the occupied West Bank.

MLK: Why I Cannot Be Silent

MLK: Why I Cannot Be Silent

Martin Luther King, Jr., AlterNet. January 19, 2009.
As we face possible military escalation in Afghanistan, Pakistan and elsewhere, King's speech against the Vietnam war is more relevant than ever.

Day of Action: Help Free Young, Imprisoned Israeli Peace Activists

Day of Action: Help Free Young, Imprisoned Israeli Peace Activists

Staff, Jewish Voice for Peace AlterNet: Video. December 18, 2008.
Shministim say why they refuse to serve in an army that occupies Palestine. Learn how you can help Israel's young conscientious objectors.

Obama's Afghanistan Dilemma: 'Growing Dissent' on More Troops

Obama's Afghanistan Dilemma: 'Growing Dissent' on More Troops

Sam Stein, Huffington Post AlterNet: PEEK. December 9, 2008.
With the presidential election concluded, the progressive voices of skepticism have grown only louder.

Hate Filled Crazies Get Out-Protested in Oregon

Hate Filled Crazies Get Out-Protested in Oregon

General JC Christian, Jesus' General AlterNet: Rights and Liberties. November 27, 2008.
"God Hates You" signs countered with "Jesus Loves Everyone" signs. "Fags are Beasts" countered with "Fags are Sexy Beasts."

Code Pink Activists Blaze the Trail for Obama's 'No Preconditions'

Code Pink Activists Blaze the Trail for Obama's 'No Preconditions'

Linda Milazzo, AlterNet. November 23, 2008.
Citizen diplomats push hard to establish peaceful diplomacy with Iran. Let's hope Obama takes the same approach.

Peace Voters Face New Challenges

Peace Voters Face New Challenges

Tom Hayden, The Nation AlterNet: Video. August 29, 2008.
What Obama's nomination means for the antiwar movement.

The Power of Panties For Peace

The Power of Panties For Peace

General JC Christian, Jesus' General AlterNet: PEEK. July 24, 2008.
"Some might say, 'it can't happen here,' but I'm here to warn you that it can. A fifth column of pantie warriors has arisen in the netroots."

Nelson Mandela's Activist Legacy

Nelson Mandela's Activist Legacy

Brave New Films, Brave New Films AlterNet: Video. July 21, 2008.
Charlie Rose celebrates Mandela's 90th birthday.

Poll on American Jewish Attitudes Finds They're Liberal, Hate Bush and Want Israel-Palestine Deal

Poll on American Jewish Attitudes Finds They're Liberal, Hate Bush and Want Israel-Palestine Deal

Spencer Ackerman, Attackerman AlterNet: PEEK. July 17, 2008.
AIPAC, Lieberman, Adelson ... you guys taking notes?

The Only Diet for a Peacemaker Is a Vegetarian Diet

The Only Diet for a Peacemaker Is a Vegetarian Diet

John Dear, National Catholic Reporter. July 12, 2008.
Vegetarianism a key ingredient in the new life of peace, compassion and nonviolence.

Yoko Ono's Iceland Peace Tower

Yoko Ono's Iceland Peace Tower

Amy Goodman, King Features Syndicate. October 17, 2007.
The peace tower in Iceland that Yoko Ono dreamed up 40 years ago has as much resonance now as it would have during the Vietnam War.

Stop The Clash of Civilizations [VIDEO]

Stop The Clash of Civilizations [VIDEO]

Adam Howard, AlterNet: Video. May 30, 2007.
People like you are the only ones who can bring about serious peace talks in the Middle East.

Video: Felicity Huffman, Vanessa Williams, Alfre Woodard Teach Us The True Story of Mothers Day

Video: Felicity Huffman, Vanessa Williams, Alfre Woodard Teach Us The True Story of Mothers Day

Robert Greenwald, Brave New Foundation. May 7, 2007.
The original Mother's Day was not conceived to sell us stuff we don't need, it was a day started by mothers to bring warfare to an end!

How the International Community Can Help Sudan

How the International Community Can Help Sudan

Francis Deng, MIT Center for International Studies. March 29, 2007.
Beyond the immediate needs in Darfur, the international community should help Sudan work through the conflicts of race, religion, and culture that have proliferated within the country's borders for a half century.

Getting from 'Here' to 'There'

Getting from 'Here' to 'There'

Sean Gonsalves, AlterNet. March 5, 2007.
Some words of wisdom for pragmatic peace advocates.

Media Blacks Out Iran Peace Delegation Representing 50+ Million in US

Media Blacks Out Iran Peace Delegation Representing 50+ Million in US

Bruce Wilson, AlterNet: PEEK. March 4, 2007.
Bruce Wilson: Pro-Nuclear War Lobbying Group Gets More Attention

Going Back to North Korea, Hat in Hand

Going Back to North Korea, Hat in Hand

Robert Scheer, Truthdig. February 28, 2007.
The Bush administration came to its senses about North Korea five years too late. Now other "rogue nations" know that the best way to make peace with the U.S. is to test their own nuclear weapons.

Why Can't We Talk about Peace in Public?

Why Can't We Talk about Peace in Public?

Matt Taibbi, RollingStone.com. February 28, 2007.
America's growing economic dependence on the hi-tech defense industry is creating a culture that views peace and nonviolence as seditious concepts.

What Progressives Have in Common with the Military

What Progressives Have in Common with the Military

Lorelei Kelly, In These Times. January 30, 2007.
An alliance between these two seemingly disparate groups could help address problems in Iraq and build future policy.