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

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 [...]

Israel! Sand won’t hide your war crimes!

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.

To Vicenza, with love

Vicenza, four hours north of Rome between Venice and Milan, is a classically Italian city with two important footnotes.

Worldwide Spending on Weapons Hits All-Time High - Tell Congress, ENOUGH!

Worldwide military spending on arms hit an all-time high last year, according to a new report.  In 2008, over $1.4 TRILLION was spent on weapons in 2008.  The United States is responsible for 42% of the spending, which is more than the next 14 countries combined. Not coincidentally, the US Congress continues to debate Obama’s Supplemental bill [...]

Starhawk on Terror, Dr. Tiller & Bill O’Reilly

American deaths in Iraq, Afghanistan war reach 5,000

Just yesterday the United States hit a telling benchmark in its wars in Iraq and Afghanistan: 5,000 Americans killed. Five-thousand may seem small. After all, about 95,000 Iraqis have been killed since 2003 and 2,000 Afghans since just last year. Some feel it’s a just sacrifice for the “cause.”

Voices from Mother’s Day DC 2009: Amy Ferris

Amy Ferris, author of the upcoming “Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis,” penned this beautiful, touching piece “What Color Is Peace?” on the death of her mother and CODEPINK’s recent 24-hour Mother’s Day vigil for the Women’s International Perspective weekly online magazine. [...]

Voices from Mother’s Day 2009: Lindsey Campbell, 25

Lindsey Campbell, an amazing 25-year-old Iraq Veteran, singer-songwriter and mother of two-year-daughter Ruby, joined us at our Mother’s Day vigil last weekend. She gave an awesome concert and sparked some good conversations from the inside-perspective of a young women vet. She sent us these adorable photos that really gives a sense of the young, loving [...]

Voices from Mother’s Day DC 2009: Jenna Lennon, 19

Jenna Lennon, 19, of Chicago, and her mother Elizabeth joined us for our 24-hour vigil in Lafayette Park, their first CODEPINK event ever. They were both psyched and deeply passionate about our mission, and we were thrilled to have them! Jenna penned this beautiful, loving piece of her thoughts on the weekend for us. Enjoy!

A Decade of International Women’s Rule

Guest blogger Annette Rondano is a small business owner and single mother of two in Minneapolis, Minnesota. I call on the women of the world to unite and create One Decade of International Women’s Rule.  Ten years is all we will need to make the world livable again.  Our priorities would look like a mother’s [...]