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Gaza Digest

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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If you would like to add your name to the mailing list to receive 3-5 posts per week, send a note to Nancy K at codepinknyc@gmail.com. Gaza Digest 97, 7/2/09 News Clips: Israel will not impose a complete halt on settlement construction on occupied Palestinian land as demanded by the United States, a senior official said Thursday; [...]

Who are the Taliban? A talk from Anand Gopal (part I)

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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Last night a few CODEPINKers from L.A. attended a talk by journalist Anand Gopal at the Brave New Foundation studio, connected through his help on the BNF film, “Rethink Afghanistan.” HIs story mirrors that of many New Yorkers in some ways. Gopal watched the Twin Towers collapse as he ran from his apartment [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE: CODEPINK condemns Israeli abduction of US Congresswoman, 21 others from Gaza aid ship

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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WASHINGTON — After this morning’s Israel’s abduction of 21 human rights workers, including Noble laureate Mairead Maguire and former U.S. Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney, from their aid ship to Gaza while in international waters, the women’s peace group CODEPINK calls on the Israeli government to immediately release the passengers on the ship, the Spirit of [...]

Moving Chess Pieces: The Illusion of Withdrawal in Iraq

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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Today, all U.S. troops must be withdrawn from Iraqi cities, including U.S. bases in Baghdad, according to the Status Of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the U.S. and Iraq. The Iraqi government will also take legal responsibility for the actions of U.S. troops and have legal jurisdiction over American soldiers who commit crimes off-base and off-duty, [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE: CODEPINK calls for true, complete end to six years of brutal war in Iraq

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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NEW YORK — While many worldwide are lauding an “end” to the Iraq War today, as US troops may have largely moved out of most Iraqi cities, CODEPINK Women for Peace calls for a true, complete end to six years of devastating occupation with a speedy withdrawal of all troops, ending the use of military [...]

Iraq: What We Leave As We Withdraw

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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A “Twittergasm” against war. Yes, please!

Friday, June 26, 2009

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Alexander Cockburn’s “Twittergasms” piece today in the Nation slams much of the anti-war movement through the lens of Twitter — including CODEPINK — for failing to rally the world against Obama’s failed promises, war in Afghanistan, growing war in Pakistan, and still-not-over war in Iraq, and for joining in the conversation around the current civil [...]

Afghan Women Speak Out: Malali Bashir (part I)

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

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As part of its mission to highlight and promote the stories and perspectives of Afghan women, CODEPINK has launched an ongoing series of print, audio and video interviews “Afghan Women Speak Out,” conversations with leading international women activists and policymakers. In light of the current debate in Congress over a $94 billion war funding supplemental bill, [...]

Israel! Sand won’t hide your war crimes!

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

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This past rainy Sunday in New York City, the clouds parted for a few hours so that a group of bikini-clad CODEPINKers could shine their light upon a dark issue: Israel’s abuse and war crimes toward the people of Palestine.

Off The Shelf: The Bookseller of Kabul

Monday, June 22, 2009

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Every other week or so, we will post a new review of a book relevant to war, peace and women.  This week, CODEPINK organizer Lisa Savage of Maine reviews The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad. For more great reads, visit here.

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