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CODEPINK is 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. CODEPINK rejects the Bush administration's fear-based politics that justify violence, and instead calls for policies based on compassion, kindness and a commitment to international law. With an emphasis on joy and humor, CODEPINK women and men seek to activate, amplify and inspire a community of peacemakers through creative campaigns and a commitment to non-violence.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009 Afghanistan: Will Obama Listen to the Women? (5 comments)
Jodie Evans recently returned from a 10-Day trip to Afghanistan where she met with women's groups, journalists, government officials, NGOs, and average Afghan women.
On the 8th anniversary of the U.S. invasion, she brings back a message from the women of Afghanistan to Obama.
Thursday, July 23, 2009 Time for President Zelaya to Return to Honduras (3 comments)
Medea Benjamin, co-founder of CODEPINK, writes that the Obama administration should help restore ousted Honduran President Zelaya to power.
Thursday, July 9, 2009 This Is Not Science Fiction (6 comments)
Jodie Evans, co-founder of CODEPINK, writes that the U.S. must end its use of inhumane pilot-less drones in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 Afghan Women Speak Out: Malali Bashir on Security
Afghan-American Fulbright Scholar Malali Bashir discusses how to create security in Afghanistan, training the Afghan National Army and police, and how to deal with the Taliban.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 Afghan Women Speak Out: Mariam Nawabi
As part of its mission to highlight and promote the stories and perspectives of Afghan women, CODEPINK has launched an ongoing series of print, audio and video interviews "Afghan Women Speak Out," conversations with leading international women activists and policymakers.
For the third interview in the series, CODEPINK interviews Mariam Nawabi, an Afghan-American attorney, social entrepreneur, and activist.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 In the Name of Mothers Around the World
The author, co-founder of the grass-roots peace and justice movement CODEPINK and board member of the Women's Media Center, calls on us to honor Mother's Day as it was originally intended-by the abolitionist, feminist and pacifist Julia Ward Howe.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 The Iraqi Shoe-Thrower Should be Pardoned (8 comments)
On March 12, just one week before the sixth anniversary of the Iraq war, Iraqi journalist Muntadar al-Zaidi was sentenced to three years in prison for throwing his shoe at George W. Bush. CODEPINK co-founder Medea Benjamin talked about the incident with Hero Anwar Brzw, a Kurdish Iraqi woman who is getting her master's degree in conflict transformation at the Center for Justice and Peacebuilding, Eastern Mennonite University.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009 To Gaza, With Love (9 comments)
When I traveled to Gaza last week, everywhere I went, a photo haunted me. And now that I am back home, the image comes to me when I look at children playing in the park, when I glance at the school across the street, when I go to sleep at night.
It is a photo of a young Palestinian girl who is literally buried alive in the rubble from a bomb blast, with just her head protuding from the ruins. Her eyes are closed ...
Friday, January 16, 2009 Remind Obama to Keep His Promises for Peace! (2 comments)
CODEPINK ties pink ribbons around their finger to Remind Obama to keep his Promises for Peace
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 Let's Whip Congress Into Shape! (2 comments)
CODEPINK has been a near constant presence in DC since we rented a house a few blocks from the Capitol in March. This Fall we will move at an even faster clip. Each day that Congress does not move to bring our troops home, CODEPINK activists will be on Capitol Hill holding our elected officials accountable for not representing the will of the majority of Americans.
Thursday, July 12, 2007 Food Not Bombs: Homelessness and War (1 comments)
A homeless soldier on leave from Iraq speaks candidly with CODEPINK staffer after eating a free meal prepared by the local Food Not Bombs.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007 Disruption of Congress
CODEPINK activist Lori Perdue's arrest in Congress during the supplemental last week
Friday, March 23, 2007 Four Protestors Arrested in Pelosi's Office (5 comments)
CODEPINK activists arrested at Nancy Pelosi's office in protest of the supplemental bill to continue funding the war.
