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The following are web sites that individuals among our diverse membership have found useful in their peace work. CANOPAS as a group does not endorse any of these sites or the groups that sponsor them.
Peace & Justice
- aacaw.org
- Ann Arbor Coalition Against the War.
- www.beforeyouenlist.org
- Source for a video documenting some of the misleading promises made by military recruiters.
- www.bluetriangle.org
- Blue Triangle Network. An organization dedicated to stopping the repression against Muslims, Arabs, and South Asians in the wake of 9/11.
- community.mlive.com/cc/oneworldonefamily
- One World One Family. Chelsea organization dedicated to diversity education.
- costofwar.com
- a site that displays the continuously increasing cost of the war in Iraq, and that allows you to compare its cost with the cost of other national priorities, such as education and housing.
- www.dapjn.org
- The Detroit Area Peace with Justice Network, a consortium of area peace and justice groups.
- www.dopcampaign.org
- detailed information about Rep. Dennis Kucinich's Department of Peace proposal.
- www.fcnl.org
- Friends Committee on National Legislation. This site has a lot of information about the Friends' lobbying in Washington, and has suggestions for action.
- www.icpj.net
- Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice in Ann Arbor.
- www.ippn.org
- Independent Progressive Politics Network, composed of organizations and individuals committed to the achievement of a national, non-sectarian, independent progressive political party, or an alliance of such parties, as an alternative to the corporate-controlled Democratic/Republican system.
- www.ips-dc.org
- a Washington think tank
for the rest of us.
- iraqwall.org
- A peace group in Asheville, North Carolina, that is building a peace wall made of stones, one for each U. S. soldier killed in the Iraq war.
- www.jbronze.com
- the site of sculptor Jane Bunge Noffke, including her bronze, "War".
- www.jubileeusa.org
- a network of over sixty churches and other organizations that have joined hands to free our sisters and brothers in poor countries from the chains of debt.
- www.kzoo4peace.org
- Kalamazoo Non-violent Opponents of War (K.N.O.W.) United Campus Ministry.
- www.leavemychildalone.org
- Leave My Child Alone, a web site devoted to the military recruitment provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act. The site is a project of Working Assets, Mainstreet Moms, and Acorn.
- www.lenaweepeacemakers.org
- In Lenawee County, the Lenawee Peacemakers promote global peace, honor diversity among nations, and advocate justice for all through education, social activism and networking with other peace and justice organizations.
- www.mapforpeace.org
- Manchester Area People for Peace. They have candellight vigils from 8:00 to 8:30 Sunday nights at the square across from the gazebo on Main Street, Manchester.
- www.mecawi.org
- the Michigan Emergency Coalition Against War in Iraq based at Wayne State University.
- www.michiganpeacenetwork.org
- dedicated to serving local and statewide peace and justice organizations in their advocacy for just social and economic domestic and foreign policies.
- www.michiganpeaceworks.org
- Michigan Peaceworks, formerly the Ann Arbor Area Committee for Peace, which has sponsored many activities in Ann Arbor, including freeway billboards, voter registration, demonstrations, etc.
- www.mfso.org
- Military Families Speak Out. Good site for the "Support the Troops" set.
- www.mipeace.org
- Michigan Citizens for Peace. Hopes to stay linked with all who opposed the Bush war against IRAQ and to stand in solidarity against any future preemptive strikes. Hopes also to join with others who are against this administration's assaults on our liberties, abuse of our traditional allies, outrageous tax cuts, cuts to social services, veterans' benefits, education, health care, and social security.
- www.nvf.org
- National Veterans Foundation, 1-888-777-4443. This non-profit, non-governmental organization gives assistance, information and resources to veterans from all military branches.
- www.nwtrcc.org
- National War Tax Resistance Coordinating Committee.
- www.peacebuttons.info
- A site that sells peace buttons and donates the proceeds to peace organizations.
- www.peaceforiraq.org
- the Greater Lansing Area Network Against War in Iraq.
- www.peaceedcenter.org
- The Peace Education Center, made up of community members from the greater Lansing area.
- www.peacepays.org
- PeacePays.org is for anyone who wants their taxes to pay for a more peaceful world.
- www.save.org
- SAVE (Suicide Awareness Voices of Education). This non-profit's mission is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource for those touched by suicide.
- www.snowshoefilms.com
- A great site for videos, music, interviews.
- www.swarthmore.edu/Library/peace/conscientiousobjection/co%20website/default1.html
- Conscientious Objection in America: Primary Sources for Research.
- www.unitedforpeace.org
- a national consortium of over 100 peace and justice groups.
- www.verifiedvoting.org
- information about the perils of electronic touch-screen voting.
- www.veteransforcommonsense.org
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Veterans for Common Sense. News reports chosen to present,
the perspective of war veterans…in the public debate over national security issues.
- www.vets4vets.us
- Vets 4 Vets is a peer support group for recent veterans. In weekend workshops and local groups, veterans talk and listen to each other to help heal from negative wartime and military experiences. Contact them to find out about upcoming workshops, (520) 319-5500.
- www.vitw.org
- Voices in the Wilderness. An organization working to end economic sanctions and to end the war in Iraq.
- www.vfpwc.org
- Washtenaw County Veterans for Peace Chapter. Arny Stieber belongs to this group, and they have links to other peace sites.
- www.WeAreMichigan.com
- a site from Traverse City.
- www.wilpf.org
- Womens International League for Peace and Freedom
Independent News
- www.alternet.org
- a unique resource offering a wide variety of in-depth perspectives on current topics.
- www.commondreams.org
- links to many progressive sources.
- www.iraqbodycount.net
- Iraq Body Count. A web site documenting military and civilian deaths in Iraq caused by the American invasion.
- www.globalresearch.ca
- videos, books, and articles compiled by a Canadian university professor.
- icasualties.org
- Iraq coalition casualties, totals, statistics, and individual details.
- www.indymedia.org
- cutting-edge independent media, featuring worldwide affiliates and diversity, including live feeds of upcoming protests around the world.
- www.palmbeachpost.com/…/war_casualties/map/…
- A map showing the geographical distribution of U. S. military deaths in the Iraq war.
- www.thenation.com
- an indispensible source since 1865.
- www.truthout.org
- a collection of essays on current political affairs.
- www.war-times.org
- unwavering anti-war focus in the larger perspective of needed social spending.