Related Organizations and Projects
The Appeal For Redress
Many active duty, reserve, and guard service members are concerned about the war in Iraq and support the withdrawal of U.S. troops. The Appeal for Redress provides a way in which individual service members can appeal to their Congressional Representative and US Senators to urge an end to the U.S. military occupation. The first Appeal signatures were delivered to members of Congress on January 16, to coincide with at the time of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in January 2007. Appeal for Redress will continue to collect signatures until all active duty, Guard, and active reserve soldiers are out of Iraq.
The wording of the Appeal for Redress is short and simple. It is patriotic and respectful in tone.
As a patriotic American proud to serve the nation in uniform, I respectfully urge my political leaders in Congress to support the prompt withdrawal of all American military forces and bases from Iraq . Staying in Iraq will not work and is not worth the price. It is time for U.S. troops to come home.
If you agree with this message, click here.
Asbestos.com
According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, there are
currently 25 million living individuals who have served in the United
States' armed forces. Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of these
living veterans were exposed to toxic asbestos-containing materials
during military service. Widely used by every military branch, asbestos
was highly regarded for its heat resistance and fireproofing
capabilities. In fact, asbestos was so valued that the military even
mandated widespread usage before eventually phasing out the material in
the 1970s.
Thankfully, there are organizational resources for veterans that can offer assistance with the complications associated with asbestos-related illness. Organizations such as Veterans Assistance Network (www.va-claim-help.com) help veterans wade through the often dizzying VA benefits system, free of charge.
SWAN (Service Women's Action Network)
The Service Women's Action Network supports and develops the leadership of veterans, mentors young women considering military service, works to solve problems facing women in uniform, and provides and promotes services that are healing to women after their military service experience. SWAN establishes a worldwide network of military women, veterans and allies to provide lasting support, community and resources.
Evan Knappenberger - Stop 'Stop Loss'
The Department of Defense policy of Stop-Loss (which is also known as
Involuntary Extension) has been expanding, despite a memo penned
earlier this year by Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to "minimize the
effect of Stop-Loss." An official estimate of the current number of
Stop-Lossed and Involuntarily Extended personnel has not been released
by the Pentagon, but unofficial estimates put the number at
approximately 80,000-- or roughly half the number of US troops in Iraq
at any given time.
Evan Knappenberger, an Iraq veteran and
founder of the Stop the Stop-Loss campaign, says that his investigation
found that "in most units going back to Iraq for OIF 08-09, the average
number of troops that have had their ETS [end time of service dates]
extended was roughly 50%."
View Evan's websites http://militarystoploss.blogspot.com/ and http://towerguard.org.
Inquiring Mind
Inquiring Mind is a semiannual journal dedicated to the West. Founded in 1983 and published each April and October, the Journal is distributed worldwide to a readership of more than 30,000 people.
Readers of Inquiring Mind include followers of many different Buddhist traditions, and others interested in the philosophy and ideas of Buddhism.
Raise Hell for Molly Ivins
"Raise Hell for Molly Ivins" is a grassroots campaign of ordinary Americans inspired by the late national newspaper columnist Molly Ivins. We hope to continue her legacy of speaking plain truth to power with wit and style.We are appealing to all Americans to act and speak out to bring our troops home now. Wear a black ribbon at work. Call Congress.
Join our Pots & Pans protests on the 3rd Friday of every month. We invite all Americans, peace groups and veterans groups to join us as we mobilize the voting public to tell Congress "We are the people who run this country. We are the deciders." In 2006 we voted for a Congress that would bring the troops home and we will not be ignored!
Veterans Village of San Diego
Our vision is to transform our current 87 bed treatment facility for homeless veterans into a more than 200 bed facility. Also in the plan is 24-3 bedroom low income, sober living apartments. This project of more than 325 beds combined with the success of our program will bring real solutions to the problem of veteran homelessness in San Diego.
Women's Action for New Directions
WAND empowers women to act politically to reduce violence and militarism, and redirect excessive military resources toward unmet human and environmental needs.A Nation Deceived
This website is dedicated to the education of the public. Our intention is to put into the hands of interested citizens such arguments and information as may be necessary to come to an informed conclusion concerning whether the current American administration committed felonies in the build-up to, and prosecution of, the invasion of Iraq. The named defendants are President George W. Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld, They are charged, in the Court of Common Opinion, with having lied in their statements of intention prior to the war, their justifications for the war, and their explanation of the prosecution of the war, all under applicable sections of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Yellow Rose Peace Bus
Jim Goodnow has been driving an impeachment bus since the early 1970's. He currently has the Yellow Rose Impeachment Bus. Jim, a VFP member, drives across the country gathering signatures for impeachment of George Bush and Dick Cheney.
Traprock Peace Center
Traprock fosters community, we provide peace education program regionally and nationally, we serve youth; we work with students nationwide, and we have a long history of peacemaking. Our website provides important resources. We engage in national educational campaigns, such as the ban on depleted uranium campaign and the campaign to shed light on Iraq's disarmament.
Veterans Village
Drawing upon palliative treatments such as meditation techniques described by the veteran, Stephen Edwards, the goal of the Veterans’ Village is to create an oasis for healing. In the first phase, the Foundation will launch the building of the Veterans’ Village complete with living quarters, conference center, therapy center, recreation and art center, art gallery, restaurant, and a common dining area.
Upon completion of the building, the project will enter into its second phase as the Veterans’ Village opens its doors. Health and wellness activities such as exercise and massage, art therapy, and counseling will be provided by trained staff and volunteers for veterans.
Iraq Water Project
Since the Iraq Water Project sent it’s first delegation to Iraq in 2000, it has helped build four water treatment plants, repair two facilities, and now after years of occupation by American forces in this war, they are beginning a new phase of assistance in Iraq.
Rather than sinking all funds into one treatment plant that serves a single community, IWP will now spread out the work. The plan is to send small, hand-transportable sterilizer units into clinics and schools throughout Iraq, concentrating first and foremost on areas where U.S. forces have done the most damage, and where people are least likely to get help. With the help of an Iraqi coordinator in Amman, Jordan, they have already purchased and successfully delivered one such device to a hospital in al-Qaim.
Impeach For Peace.org
Magnetic Peace
I wanted to do something for our troops and our country. This is why we created the “Bring our Troops Home” (B.O.T.H.) magnetic peace sign. As a former U.S. Navy, Vietnam-era, Submarine Veteran, and current U.S. Navy civil servant, I feel very deeply the personal sacrifice that our men and women in the military give everyday to our country; I see it in their faces, their uniforms and in our flag. We want to honor them by selling these magnetic peace signs as a fund raiser, to help support some web based support groups that stand behind our troops, and their families.
Blaming the Veteran:
The Politics of PTSD
My Lai Project
Veterans For Peace members went to Viet Nam June 8 - 25 to help renovate a medical clinic at My Lai, site of the infamous massacre.
Laos Dreams of Breaking Into U.S. Coffee Market
VFP Member Lee Thorn
PAKSONG, Laos (Reuters) - When Vietnam war veteran Lee Thorn had his first taste of Laotian coffee, a dream began brewing -- helping the small, impoverished country tap the world's most lucrative coffee market, the United States.
Vietnam Friendship Project
...to cultivate reconciliation and heal the wounds of the Vietnam War by uniting veterans and caring citizens in the building and support of the Village of Friendship.International Voluntary Service
Volunteers For PeaceInternational Workcamps
Short-term international voluntary service
programs in 80 countries.
1034 Tiffany Road
Belmont, Vermont 05730 USA
Tel: 802-259-2759 Fax: 802-259-2922
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows
Peaceful Tomorrows: an advocacy organization founded by family members of September 11th victims. Mission is to seek effective nonviolent responses to terrorism.
S. Brian Willson's Web Page
Many of the essays contained on this site address the (Western and) American Way of Life, or AWOL, which is incredibly consumptive and wasteful. Such way can only be maintained by force and violence, exacted at home and abroad, inevitably required to assure continued, massive explotation of global, natural, and human resources.9-11 Truth.org
Educating about 9/11 Truth. As the leading portal of the September 11th research community and truth movement, 911Truth.org and its staff members have accumulated vast practical experience in investigation and in campaigns for education, visibility, media, lobbying, street action and litigation.Through Iraqi Eyes
Gulf War Photographs
Cities for Peace
Cities for Peace is a rapidly growing effort to get City Councils and other civic bodies to pass resolutions against a war on IRaq. Civic and religious leaders, educators, peace activists, business leaders and invididuals from all sectors are coming together across the country to say "no" to Bush's call for war.
Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft
COMD is an anti-militarism organization that also challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its budget, its rol abroad and at home, and the racism, sexism and homophobia that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. COMD activities include community education, direct action and youth outreach.
Resource Links Website For News and Non-Violent Activism
This website is dedicated to all the lives lost, to all those who will be and to all the many innocent caught in the crossfire of this very complicated issue - America's war on terrorism.
Mennonite Central Committee
MCC has provided aid to the people of Iraq since sanctions were imposed in 1990. That aid includes medical supplies, canned beef, powdered milk and other supplies to hospitals, churches and schools.
MCC has also placed a number of volunteers in Iraq, in partnership with regional organizations. Currently, MCC's program activities are carried out cooperatively with the Islamic Relief Associate. MCC's offices in Orrawa, Washington DC, and the United Nations in New York are advocating for an end to the sanctions.
Clear Path International
Counting the Costs
If you have some time available and are interested in working with Counting the Cost to raise awareness of the human cost of the war in Iraq, send an email to zach@countingthecost.org. We are organizing events that will provide an outlet for our message, through the words of Les Roberts and the upcoming documentary by International Peace Angels.
LIFE for Relief and Development
LIFE is VFP's primary partner in the Iraq Water Project. Through LIFE, we have rebuilt 4 water treatment plants in Iraq, and are in the process of rebuilding tw omore. LIFE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to alleviating human suffering around the world. Besides Iraq, LIFE has humanitarian projects in Sierra Leone, Chechnya, and Afghanistan.
50 Years Is Enough
50 Years Is Enough: U.S. Network for Global Economic Justice is a coalition of over 200 U.S. grassroots, women's, solidarity, faith-based, policy, social- and economic-justice, youth, labor and development organizations dedicated to the profound transformation of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Veterans For America
Veterans for America, a program of the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation and The Justice Project, is an educational, humanitarian and advocacy organization addressing the causes, conduct and consequences of war.
AntiWar.com
This site is devoted to the cause of non-interventionism and is read by libertarians, pacifists, leftists, "greens," and independents alike, as well as many on the Right who agree with our opposition to imperialism. .
Center for Defense Information
The Center for Defense Information (CDI) provides expert analysis on various components of US national security, international security and defense policy. CDI promotes wide-ranging discussion and debate on security issues such as nuclear weapons, space security, missile defense, small arms and military transformation.
Global Exchange is a membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.