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OFFICIAL RELEASE: CODEPINK calls for women worldwide to support Iranian women’s fight for justice, rights

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

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WASHINGTON — Inspired by Iranian human rights lawyer Shirin Ebadi’s brave promise last week to represent in court the family of Neda Agha-Soltan, murdered by Iranian militia during last weekend’s demonstrations in a rally in Tehran, the peace group CODEPINK has created a letter addressed to Ebadi for women worldwide to sign, a pledge of [...]

Women Lead the Way in Iran

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

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In case you missed it, the New York Times featured an Op-Ed piece last week celebrating the strength of women’s voices in the movement in Iran - both in 1979 and now today.  An excerpt: From Day 1, Iran’s women stood in the vanguard. Their voices from rooftops were loudest, and their defiance in the streets [...]

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 [...]

Official release: Leaders from Sri Lanka, Congo, Iran and more to lead “Voices Of Peace: In Conversation With Women In Conflict”

Monday, May 4, 2009

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WHAT:  “Voices of Peace” panel discussion, presented by CODEPINK Women for Peace WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 8 WHERE: Eatonville restaurant, 2121 14th St. NW, D.C. WASHINGTON — In Congo, Sri Lanka, Iran, Syria and other countries wracked by war and political turmoil, women play a vital role in rebuilding society, stabilizing families, strengthening the work [...]

Official release: CODEPINK Interrupts Israeli President at AIPAC Conference

Monday, May 4, 2009

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WASHINGTON — During Israeli Pres. Shimon Peres’ speech today at the annual AIPAC (American Israeli Political Action Committee) policy conference at the Washington Convention Center, CODEPINK members raised banners saying “Want Peace? End the Occupation,” “What About Gaza?,” and “No Money for War Crimes.” As the six activists were forcibly dragged away from the stage, they [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE: CODEPINK hosts 24-hour vigil this Mother’s Day across from White House

Thursday, April 9, 2009

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WASHINGTON — This Mother’s Day weekend, in an inspiring, empowering vigil to hear the voices of women living under occupation, CODEPINK Women for Peace invites all women, men and children to spend 24 hours outside the White House in a family-friendly gathering of feminine energy, sister and motherhood, a self-reflective reclamation of the original purpose [...]

Not Helping: Is the U.S. making it MORE likely that Iran will pursue nuclear weapons?

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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Bruce Bueno de Mesquite uses mathematical analysis and game theory to predict war, political events, power shifts, etc.  His work is controversial - but shockingly accurate.  In the video below, he speaks at TED making three predictions on the future of Iran.   Take a look. His most interesting point in his talk was that international players [...]

Remind Obama to Keep His Promises for Peace

Friday, January 16, 2009

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As Barack Obama is sworn in as President of the United States of America next week, we - as progressives, activists, and organizers - are more mindful than ever of the promises Obama made during his election campaign - as well as the great challenges he has ahead of him.  After nearly six years of [...]

OFFICIAL RELEASE: CODEPINK women to proclaim “Yes, we can-can live in peace!” at historic Obama inauguration

Thursday, January 15, 2009

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CODEPINK women to proclaim “Yes, we can-can live in peace!” at historic Obama inauguration, call on Obama to keep promises to end war

Iranians Ponder Future U.S.-Iranian Relations in an Obama Administration

Monday, December 29, 2008

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Note from the Editor:  Col. Ann Wright is  a 29 year US Army/Army Reserves veteran  and a former US diplomat, who resigned in March 2003 in opposition to the war on Iraq.  She recently spent two weeks in Iran meeting with Iranian officials and civilians with two other CODEPINK women, Medea Benjamin and Jodie Evans. [...]

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