US Military Attacks Civilians as Votes are Counted
Prior to the announcement of the results of the nationwide referendum on a new Iraqi Constitution, at least three US air strikes killed 70 people in the town of Ramadi. The air strikes began when an F-15 fighter-bomber attacked a gathering of civilians.
Iraq: The Cost of Quagmire
Describing the continuing US occupation of Iraq as a 'quagmire,' a recent report by the Institute for Policy Studies elaborated on the massive cost in lives and resources for the war in Iraq.
Ithaca, New York Residents and Students Initiate Fast to Protest War
On August 25, Cornell University students began a 'Fast Relay' in memory of the estimated 100,000 Iraqi lives lost since the March 2003 invasion and in protest of the US occupation of Iraq. In 48-hour shifts, the students will fast one minute for every dead Iraqi, the relay totaling 70 days.
New Poll: Growing Popular Demand for Truth about Iraq War
As President Bush's approval rating sinks to around 37 percent, another poll number related to his job performance is up. This number is not good news for the White House, however. A recent survey...revealed this week that at least half of Americans agree that Bush should be impeached if he is found to have not told the truth about the reasons to go to war with Iraq.
Iraq: Constitution is Imperfect but Must be Adopted
On this occasion, we reiterate our position in support of the political process, looking forward to its completion, and to the forthcoming elections taking place on time. We want these elections to be characterized by transparency, integrity and free competition on the basis of political programs and free choice, without any kind of coercion and pressure.
Iraq occupation forces must withdraw now
The Iraqi situation is further deteriorating as U.S. forces' attacks mainly in the North-west area intensify while endless terrorist attacks are killing citizens. About 300 Iraqis were killed in the week beginning September 14.
Latinos for Peace March in Washington
On September 24 over 500,000 people demonstrated against the war in Iraq throuhout our nation, 300,000 and more in Washington DC and tens of thousands in San Francisco and Los Angeles.
In Support of Weakness on National Security
A senior staff person for one of the most progressive and courageous members of Congress recently advised a room full of peace activists that they won't be able to persuade Democrats to oppose the war simply by showing them polls finding that a majority of Americans oppose the war. Rather they must assuage the Democrats' fears of being called 'weak on national security.'
Greek Peace Movement Expresses Solidarity
Two and a half years since the imperialist invasion of Iraq by the USA and its allies, the victims of the occupation now number in thousands.
The Relevance of Marching
David Corn, , published an article today (9-29-05) on his site and on www.tompaine.com arguing that last weekend's march on Washington to end the war was a waste of time and money and energy and won't help end the war. I disagree, but think Corn makes some useful points.
