America’s longest war, against Afghanistan, notes its eleventh year on the same day as Occupy MN celebrates its first anniversary. The Afghan war protest began at Hennepin and Lagoon and met the Occupy MN celebrants at Loring Park. Continue Reading →
Two years after the FBI raided the homes of nine peace activists the targets continue to push back. All are still are still under possible indictment. Continue Reading →
Protestors gathered in front of the Federal Building in Minneapolis to protest continues drone warfare and to push back on the growing pressure to wage war on Iran and Syria. Continue Reading →
Four Minnesota women who participated in the mass protest of the NATO meeting in Chicago, May 12 – 13, 2012, describe their reactions to the 20,000 demonstrators that filled Chicago streets. The primary issue was the military force used by NATO against many civilian populations. Continue Reading →
Several thousand Minneapolitans joined the hundreds of thousands around the world celebrating May Day, International Workers’ Day, on May 1, 2012 with a march down Lake Street to Powderhorn Park. Continue Reading →
On March 10, 2012, about 1,000 people gathered at the University of St. Thomas Anderson Student Center to celebrate the life of Marvin Davidov, a visionary, activist, tireless peace worker and much more. Continue Reading →
Despite Republican congressional resistance that’s made it difficult to make headway on progressive issues, Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison is optimistic about 2012. Continue Reading →
Express an unpopular opinion and have the government seize your property for year and copy all of your computer files. You think that might happen in renowned police states such as Russia or China… but in Minnesota? Continue Reading →
National anti-war sentiment seems to be increasing. The “Occupy Wall Street” movement appears to have stimulated formerly reticent individuals to come out and demonstrate against government actions. Continue Reading →
Members of Alliant Action met in front of Alliant Tech Systems (ATK) headquarters in Eden Prairie on Oct. 2 for the 15th annual commemoration of Mohandas K. Gandhi’s birthday. Gandhi, better known by his honorific Mahatma which means Great Soul in Sanskrit. Gandhi was born Oct. 2, 1869 in India, 142 years ago. Continue Reading →
A fundraiser at Beth El Synagogue, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, featuring former President George W. Bush, created a series of protests and expressions of outrage by a diverse group. Continue Reading →
Four women lit up the Nicollet Mall of International Day of Peace, September 21, 2011 with, “Hugs For Peace,” or high fives for those who preferred less bodily contact. Continue Reading →
Hundreds sat in the sun stood on the lawn and cooled under the trees on the south side of the Capitol building to participate in Minnesotan’s Standing together. Continue Reading →
Peace activists and environmental protesters have issues with President Obama. They protest outside his speech in Minneapolis, but police keep them out of sight as the President departs. Continue Reading →
As a senior CIA analyst, Ray McGovern was in charge of preparing daily security briefs for President Reagan and later for President George H.W. Bush. Since retiring, he has became a vocal peace advocate. Continue Reading →
Former Congresswoman and 2008 Green Party Presidential Nominee Cynthia McKinney spoke at the Hager City, Wis., farm gathering of Peacestock 2011, an annual celebration of peace and music. Continue Reading →
Former U.S. Senate candidate Jack Nelson-Pallmeyer spoke at Peacestock 2011 near Hager City, Wis., and told people gathered that this is a decade of opportunity. Continue Reading →
Minneapolis peace activists rallied on the Lake Street Bridge on July 6 in support of recently arrested friend and ally, Carlos Montes. He was in the Twin Cities for the Republican National Convention in 2008 and has been vocal in support of peace activists targeted by the FBI. Continue Reading →
A group of dedicated peace activists rallied in front of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office to plead for the Senator’s help in voting down war appropriations and in bringing all troops home now from Afghanistan and Iraq. Continue Reading →
“Free the world from Israel” said one protester outside the American Israel Public Affairs Committee’s meeting in Minneapolis. Continue Reading →
After speaking at Macalester College on Wednesday night, award-winning journalist Chris Hedges was asked about the FBI’s role in the recent targeting of peace activists in the Twin Cities and elsewhere in the Midwest. Continue Reading →
When a group of Egypt supporters arrived at the Minnesota State Capitol on Friday to celebrate the fall of Hosni Mubarak, they were greeted with a snow pyramid on the Capitol lawn. Continue Reading →
Hardy Minnesotans of Egyptian descent joined their neighbors in a 200 plus person rally on the windy steps of the State Capitol in support of the people in Egypt calling for their leader of 30 years, Hosni Mubarek, to step down. Continue Reading →
