3.01 peace protests (see also 4. Nonviolent Action)

Despite the Violence, Peace Broke Out: Reflections on the Nonviolent Blockades of NATO in Strasbourg

The nonviolent blockade of the north access road, organized by NATO-ZU/Shudown NATO, Strasbourg France, April 4, 2009, PHOTO: POR CMI-SANTIAGO / MEDIACTIVISTA VIA FLICKR
Authors: Andreas Speck

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Creative nonviolent activists succeeded in blocking roads to the official summit.

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US Sergeant Apologizes to Afghan Parliamentarian: "How Sorry I am for the Violence that My Army Has Done"

Matthis Chiroux and Malalai Joya following his apololgy. PHOTO: MALALAIJOYA.COM

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We can enforce a peace by refusing to hate, refusing to kill.

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Ingredients for Failure: NATO, Violence, and the Demonstrations in Strasbourg

The Strasbourg police tried to ban peace flags, a ban that was upheld by a local French court. If you outlaw peace, will only outlaws have peace?   Strasbourg, France, April 4, 2009 Anti-NATO  demonstration.   PHOTO: JOS VAN ZETTEN VIA FLICKR
Authors: Diana Johnstone

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The violent factions: NATO and the members of the black block, stole the show.

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Israelis and Palestinians Call for a Ceasefire

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One Way to Live a Pacifist Life: After 80 Years of Activism - WWII CO Ralph DiGia Dies

Ralph DiGia promoting war tax resistance on tax day, April 17, 2007. photo: Ed Hedemann

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The US Attorney referred him to the War Resisters League. He never left.

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How to Build Alternative Institutions Organizing a Food Not Bombs Chapter

Global Economic Justice Poster
Authors: Food Not Bombs

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Soon, you'll receive more food than you can distribute to shelters.

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Charges Against Veterans Day 18 Dismissed, No Court Costs

Vets demonstrating.
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The Long Arc of Movement-Building: United for Peace and Justice Coalition Lays Out 2008 Plans

Vermont says no to war sign.
Authors: Joseph Gainza

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Many people want to see a mass mobilization in Washington on the fifth anniversary of the invasion…Others see a need to build the movement's base before we can expect huge numbers of people to travel to D.C. for another demonstration.

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Military Shipments Obstructed: Olympia Activists Nonviolently Blockade Port

Woman with baby on picket line

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The military cargo was blocked. Demonstrators controlled the entrance.

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