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Organizations

Organizations who have endorsed this campaign.

	Web Link
	After Downing Street A coalition working to expose the lies that launched the war and to hold accountable its architects, including through censure and impeachment.
	American Friends Service Committee Founded in 1917 and based on the Quaker belief in the worth of every person and faith in the power of love to overcome violence and injustice.
	Asian American Vietnam Veterans Organization Los Angeles-based organization of veterans of the Vietnam War, their families and friends. No website available.
	California Peace and Freedom Party Founded in 1967 by people who wanted to vote for something they could support.
	Bay Area Labor Committee for Peace & Justice
	Campus Anti-War Network Grassroots network of campus-based antiwar committees.
	Coalition Against Militarism in our Schools To inform and educate the public about the growing militarization of our schools, and to create and present positive nonviolent alternatives.
	CODEPINK A women-initiated grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end the war in Iraq, stop new wars, and redirect our resources into healthcare, education and other life-affirming activities.
	Get Active Supporting the troops who refuse to fight
	Global Exchange A membership-based international human rights organization dedicated to promoting social, economic and environmental justice around the world.
	Global Women Strike The Global Women's Strike network, with national co-ordinations in 11 countries and participating organisations in over 60 countries, is demanding the return of military budgets to the community, beginning with women the main carers of people and the
	Gold Star Families for Peace Families of soldiers who have died as a result of war (primarily, but not limited to the invasion/occupation of Iraq)organizing to be a positive force in our world to bring our country?s sons and daughters home from Iraq
	International Action Center Information, activism, and resistance to militarism, war, and corporate greed, linking with struggles against racism and oppression. Founded by former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark.
	Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace ICUJP was founded in Los Angeles after 9.11 to support the work of Faith leaders from Buddhist, Christian, Islamic, Jewish and other spiritual faiths and traditions who say "Religious Communities Must Stop Blessing War and Violence..."
	International Socialist Organization Committed to building an organization that participates in the struggles for justice and liberation today - and, ultimately, for a future socialist society.
	Iraq Veterans Against the War Anti-war Active Duty, Reservists, and National Guard servicepersons who have served since September 11, 2001.
	Japanese American Citizens League, Honolulu Committed to protecting the rights of all segments of the Asian Pacific American community.
	Military Families Speak Out, Washington State Family members of loved ones in the military. Support our troops by bring them home now! Take care of them when they get home.
	Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild Assisting those working on military law issues as well as military law counselors working directly with GIs.
	Nikkei for Civil Rights and Redress, Los Angeles Founded in 1980 by Nikkei (Japanese Americans). Formerly the National Coalition for Redress/Reparations.
	Not in Our Name War without end? Police State Restrictions? Attacks on Immigrants? Not in Our Name
	North West Indiana Coalition Against the Iraq War
	Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace Committed to building a mass movement to further justice and peace. Olympia, Washington.
	Payday Refusing to kill. A network of men working with the Global Women's Strike
	Projecto Guerrero Azteca Focusing on underrepresented communities such as Latino communities to offer support and resources for those who may not always hear the truth about the situation in Iraq.
	Raging Grannies Action League Singing out for peace and justice.
	Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice The Rockland Coalition for Peace and Justice is an ad-hoc community group comprised of individuals from all walks of life. The Coalition originated in the fall of 2002 on the eve of the invasion of Iraq in order to provide a forum for opposition to t
	Socialist Action / Youth for Socialist Action A nation-wide group of revolutionary socialists dedicated to fighting for a world organized to satisfy human needs, rather than the drive for profits.
	Soldier Say No / Project Safe Haven Providing information to members of the military and their families about their legal rights and responsibilities when they are faced with being sent to war.
	STAAAMP, Inc. Survivors Take Action Against Abuse by Military Personnel (no website available)
	Students for a Democratic Society "Without Struggle There Is No Progress"
	Student / Farmworker Alliance SFA is a national network of youth and students organizing in solidarity with farmworkers to eliminate sweatshop conditions and modern-day slavery in the fields.
	United for Peace and Justice A network of hundreds of peace and justice organizations across the country.
	Veterans for Peace Veterans working together for peace and justice through non-violence. Wage peace!
	Vietnam Veterans Against the War A national veterans' organization founded in New York City in 1967.
	War Resisters League The War Resisters League affirms that all war is a crime against humanity. We therefore are determined not to support any kind of war, international or civil, and to strive nonviolently for the removal of all causes of war.
	War Resisters Support Campaign - Canada Offering practical support and advocacy for US military personnel who come to Canada to seek sanctuary because of their opposition to the Iraq War.
	West Point Graduates Against the War "A cadet will not lie, cheat, or steal, or tolerate those who do." - Cadet Honor Code
	World Can't Wait The world can't wait to drive out the Bush Regime! Your government, on the basis of outrageous lies, is waging a murderous and utterly illegitimate war in Iraq...
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	Action Center For Justice, Charlotte NC Dedicated to abolishing racism, war, poverty, LGBT & women's oppression, and all discrimination & injustice and replacing them with true social & economic justice.
	Altar Magazine A forum for critical thought, coalition building, artistic creativity and activism.
	Applegate Citizens for Political Change Applegate political action committee. No website available.
	Ansible Group Specializing in progressive movement building via cybercommunication, consultation and people-to-people contact.
	Arms Against War An individual declaration of a desire for an end to the war in Iraq.
	Asians for Jericho/Mumia Organization to support political prisoners. No website available.
	Atlanta Anarchy and Leftist Group A conduit for radical leftist people to get in touch.
	Bake Sales for Body Armor Dedicated to saving the lives of our soldiers by raising funds to buy body armor, medical supplies, and other items that promote their health and welfare.
	Bay Area Women in Black A group of Jewish feminists and allies, standing in solidarity with Israeli Women in Black who have held vigils weekly since 1988.
	Bi-Partisans of Sacramento CA "Bi-partisans" for social change, Sacramento, California. No website available.
	Boston Mobilization A progressive community organization that educates, empowers, and organizes students and local residents to engage in grassroots campaigns for peace, economic justice, and genuine democracy.
	Brooklyn College Students for Global Justice A non-hierarchical, participatory student organization focused on bringing together progressive and radical thinkers committed to challenging the current political climate.
	Bruce Burch Radio Program Online progressive talk radio.
	Brunswick Peace Center Germany (no website available)
	Catholic Peace Fellowship-Oklahoma Addressing war, conscience, and Catholicism
	Catalyst Project San Francisco-based center for political education and movement building.
	Cedar Valley United for Peace and Justice Cedar Falls/Waterloo, Iowa
	Central Colorado Coalition on the Iraq War Our mission is simply to end the war in Iraq.
	Central Jersey Coalition Against Endless War A diverse coalition of people from all walks of life who oppose the US government's pursuit of endless war, no matter how it's defined.
	Citizens for Accountability on Iraq Demand that congress uphold the rule of law by holding Bush, Cheney, and Rumsfeld accountable.
	Citizens for Legitimate Government Political education and action.
	Citizens for Responsible Government Formed in Redding, California in 2002 in response to threats to freedom and national security, erosion of privacy rights, secrecy of homeland defense, continued dependence upon foreign oil and the escalation towards war.
	Citizens for Truth and Justice of Maui County, Hawaii Political action group of Maui, Hawaii.
	Clamor Magazine Clamor is a quarterly print magazine and online community of radical thought, art, and action.
	Coalition of the Majority Do the great majority want to live in peace, neither killing nor being killed, to live in a healthy environment, where freedom and basic human rights are respected?
	College Not Combat Newspaper The official publication of the national Campus Antiwar Network.
	Culture Revolution TV An alternative multimedia web portal.
	Cy-Fair Area Democratic Club Houston, Texas area club.
	Earthicans Florida supporters of Lt. Watada
	Eastside Friends Meeting (Quakers) An unprogrammed meeting affiliated with Pacific Northwest Quarterly Meeting and North Pacific Yearly Meeting.
	Enfield Stop the War (UK) A diverse group opposed to war, imperialism, repression and injustice, at home and abroad, London, United Kingdom
	Episcopal Peace Fellowship, SW Washington Creative peacemaking.
	Fight Imperialism, Stand Together (FIST) Young activists who fight the racism, sexism, LGBT oppression, and working class exploitation that are the results of imperialism and capitalism.
	Global H.O.P.E. Global Hope (Hawaii Organization for Peace & the Environment) is a registered student club at U. of Hawaii Hilo Campus.
	Global Peace Campaign The Global Peace Campaign was launched right after September 11, 2001. Our objective was to find an alternative to waging war as a way to stop terrorism.
	Ground Zero Center for Nonviolent Action Founded in 1977, offering the opportunity to explore the meaning and practice of nonviolence from a perspective of deep spiritual reflection.
	Hartford Catholic Worker The Hartford Catholic Worker works with the poor in north Hartford is supported mostly by individual donations.It is not a government or church supported agency.
	Hawai'i Labor for Peace and Justice Affiliated with US Labor Against the War
	Hawaii People's Fund Established in 1972 to provide grants to progressive grassroots social change organizations working in Hawaii and the Pacific.
	Hip Hapa Bringing jazz (and politics) to your hip hop and hapa worlds.
	Honolulu Friends Meeting Honolulu, Hawaii Quaker meeting
	Impeach for Peace and Justice A nonpartisan informal cooperative whose goal is the impeachment of George W. Bush and Richard B. Cheney.
	Islamic Center of Beverly Hills Founded by young Muslims raised in the United States, addressing the ignorance of the American public towards Islam and Muslims worldwide.
	Kein Blut für Öl No blood for oil! organizing group, Germany.
	Kingdom of Heaven - World Divine Mission Faith-based San Diego supporters of Lt. Watada
	Lake Forest Park for Peace, Seattle WA Taking a stand for peace, justice, human rights and human dignity, environmental responsibility and sanity, speaking truth to power, and becoming more loving and conscious human beings building strong local communities in the process.
	Left Turn A national network of activists engaged in exposing and fighting the consequences of global capitalism and imperialism.
	Land Minds, Not Landmines Anti-landmine organization. No website available.
	Lancaster Coalition for Peace and Justice Lancaster, Pennsylvania community peace and justice coalition.
	Legacy Newspaper A student run publication at the University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa, dedicated to the struggle for peace and social justice.
	Lehigh-Pocono Committee of Concern and the Lehigh Valley Peace Coalition A non-profit citizens group founded in 1965. With more than 500 members in the Lehigh Valley area of eastern Pennsylvania.
	Lifemakers Germany A human rights organization led by Muslim teens.
	Light of Conscience One world alliance for a new 21st century system.
	Lil Tokyo 4 Peace Los Angeles, California based peace group. No website available.
	Long Island Counter Recruiting A group of concerned parents and citizens who are dedicated to helping our children make informed decisions regarding their future.
	Majority Visibility Project- Seattle Using "unconventional tools and tactics" to bypass the corporate media with street theatre actions, freeway banners, and other props.
	Malu `Aina Center For Non-violent Education & Action Kurtistown, Hawaii
	Maui Peace Action Adding our voices to the millions protesting worldwide against the preemptive invasion of Iraq.
	Military Families Speak Out, Maine Chapter An organization of people opposed to the war in Iraq who have relatives or loved ones in the military.
	New Orleans Voices For Peace Providing a voice for the voiceless by teaching media communications in urban and rural communities.
	Nantucket Hydrangea One-stop shop for the Hydrangea plant in Nantucket, and supporters of Lt. Watada. A member of the American Hydrangea Society.
	Nebraskans For Peace The oldest statewide Peace & Justice organization in the country.
	Next Left Notes A news magazine devoted to participatory democracy and direct action.
	Nikkei Human Rights A progressive Japanese-American and Japanese descent network for social justice, peace and human rights. No website yet available.
	North Valley Fellowship of Reconciliation North Valley (California) chapter of the nation's oldest and largest interfaith peace & justice organization.
	Olympia Students for a Democratic Society No website yet available.
	OpEdNews.com A progressive news web portal.
	Oregon PeaceWorks To educate and activate people to work for peace, justice and environmental protection.
	Palisadians for Peace, Pacific Palisades, California A peace group dedicated to promoting world peace throught education, communication and action. No website available.
	Paradise Valley Christian Interfaith Ministries Our ministry and its members support Lt Watada's right of free speech, religious convictions, and to follow his personal and religious conscience in refusing to participate in the Iraq War.
	PeaceAction Montgomery County, Maryland Mobilizing for action to create peace with justice.
	Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County Established in December 1983 to provide services for peace and justice organizations in Sonoma county, California.
	Peace Drum Music for peace program: A place for music and action.
	Peace Takes Courage A project by Ava Lowrey, a 15 year old student and peace activist from Alabama.
	People for a Peaceable Planet Skagit County, Washington based group committed to honoring and celebrating the humanity of all people.
	People for Peace Wisconsin Formerly Woodlands Women in Black. No website available.
	Philadelphia Grannies for Peace Support the troops! Bring them all home now!
	Peoples' NonViolent Response Coalition In the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001, this coalition was formed to address concerns and hopes for the future in a world where violence has been perpetrated to address injustice.
	Philly Vietnam Vets Against the War Arlington North, "A Sea of Tombstones"
	Progressive Daily Beacon A progressive news portal.
	Salina People for Peace A small group of concerned citizens who have a vision of peaceful existence in an already too violent world.
	San Diego Renters Union Assisting San Diego renters in order to know their rights. No website available.
	Salinas Action League Salinas Valley (California) activists linking local and global issues in defense of participatory democracy, environmental sustainability, and social justice.
	Seattle Draft and Military Counseling Center Providing accurate, comprehensive, and objective information to anyone in need. SDMCC also supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war.
	San Francisco Mime Troupe Creates and produces socially relevant theater.
	Sound Nonviolent Opponents of War Supporting nonviolent opposition to the war on Iraq.
	Smedley Butler Society Dedicated to peace. Anti-war, anti-intervention, and pro-Constitution.
	STAND for Peace and Justice Wittenberg University, Springfield OH
	Stand Up! Seattle Activism and large visual art to oppose endless war.
	Topanga Peace Alliance The Topanga Peace Alliance is a secular, nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting peace and justice on a local and global level.
	Teen Peace Project "Not One More Death. Not One More Dollar." Based in Port Townsend, Washington.
	Trans-Pacific GI / SDF Rights Hotline Supporting GI's and defense force soldiers, Japan.
	Traprock Peace Center Founded in 1979 and located in Deerfield, MA, Traprock works with grassroots and national organizations to end war and promote justice.
	Traveling Soldier Telling the truth - about the occupation, the cuts to veterans benefits, or the dangers of depleted uranium - and reporting resistance.
	Tudor Wines Family-owned vineyards producing wine using traditional techniques.
	Twelve Lights League To inform the American public about an optimistic campaign to restore America the beautiful under God and the written Constitution.
	trueten.de - politcal blogs Germany
	University of Northern Iowa Studetns for Social Justice Promoting peace and justice on a wide range of issues.
	University Friends Meeting (Quakers) Seattle, Washington
	US Peace Council An affiliate of the World Peace Council, the worlds largest peace organization and an NGO member of the United Nations.
	US Peace Government Established on July 4, 2003 to prevent social violence, terrorism and war, and to promote peace and harmony throughout the world.
	Vancouver For Peace Clark County, Washington citizens and groups peacemaking together.
	Veterans for 911 Truth To preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign or domestic.
	Western States Legal Foundation Founded in 1982 to monitor and analyze U.S. nuclear weapons programs and related high technology energy and weapons programs.
	West Virginia Citizen Action Group Advocated for better public policy, rights of individuals, a clean environment and a stronger democratic process.
	Waimaha / Sunflower Residents' Association Inc. Wai'anae, Hawaii. No website available.
	WeUnite.org,inc. Ohio-based progressive voters rights organization
	World Peace Society Together we can have it all, apart we will destroy the earth and all that lives upon it.
	Whatcom Peace and Justice Center Serving the Northwest by providing educational programming, leadership on legislative advocacy, and opportunities to resist injustice.
	63rd Street Patriots of Kansas City, Missouri A group of citizens who have stood for peace on 63rd Street and Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri every Tuesday since 2003.
	911Truth.org A leading portal of the September 11th research community and truth movement.

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