[Peace-discuss] Fwd: What\'s Next for Our Movement?

[Ricky Baldwin]

--- list at unitedforpeace.org wrote:
> From: list at unitedforpeace.org
> Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 20:14:07 -0700
> Subject: What\'s Next for Our Movement?
> To: aware at grex.org
> 
> Dear Friend of United for Peace and Justice,
> 
> As the Bush administration declares \"victory\" in
> Iraq and begins the saber-rattling against other
> possible targets (like Syria), our movement for
> peace and justice faces serious challenges. During
> this new phase of our work, we must not forget all
> that we\'ve achieved, despite our inability to
> prevent the war on Iraq. In a few short months, a
> massive and multifaceted grassroots movement for
> peace and justice has taken root in every corner of
> this country. Our movement is well positioned to
> continue challenging the disastrous direction of our
> government\\\'s foreign policy and the misguided and
> discriminatory domestic priorities of the Bush
> administration.
> 
> We have much work ahead of us. For instance, we must
> demand an honest accounting of what happened in Iraq
> during this war: how many innocent Iraqis have been
> killed? what devastation is yet to unfold for
> millions
> more as a direct result of the descruction and
> damage of this war?
> 
> United for Peace and Justice opposes the U.S.
> military occupation and colonization of Iraq. We
> urge action that will shed light on the corporations
> with close ties to the Bush Administration that will
> reap profits from the post-war, post-sanctions
> reconstruction. And there are other issues that need
> to be addressed. As we move forward, our work should
> include educational campaigns; for example, focusing
> on the federal budget (why is there always money for
> military spending but never enough for domestic
> social programs?) and on U.S. global foreign policy.
> At the same time we will continue to organize public
> protests ranging from marches and rallies to
> nonviolent direct actions targeting military
> contractors and federal sites. Our web site is a
> vital tool for sharing resources and information and
> we hope your local group will continue to post the
> activities you plan at http://www.unitedforpeace.org
> 
> Following are some articles that might provide food
> for thought on the question of where the peace and
> justice movement should go from here. We hope you
> will share with them with others, use them as the
> basis for discussions within your peace groups and
> among your friends and family, and let us know about
> other articles you think should be shared.
> 
> Talking Points: After the Fall of Saddam
> By Phyllis Bennis, Institute for Policy Studies
> http://www.ips-dc.org/iraq/talkingpoints.htm
> 
> Why the Anti-War Movement Was Right
> By Arianna Huffington, April 16, 2003
>
http://www.ariannaonline.com/columns/files/041603.html
> 
> What We Do Now; A Peace Agenda
> By David Cortright in The Nation, April 21, 2003
>
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030421&s=cortright&c=1
> 
> Response to the above article by Phyllis Bennis and
> John Cavanagh of the Institute for Policy Studies
>
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030421&s=bennis
> 
> Response to the above article by Bill Fletcher Jr.
> of United for Peace and Justice and TransAfrica
> Forum
>
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030421&s=fletcher
> 
> Response to the above article by Medea Benjamin of
> Global Exchange and CodePink
>
http://www.thenation.com/doc.mhtml?i=20030421&s=benjamin
> 
> In peace and solidarity,
> Andrea Buffa
> Leslie Cagan
> Bill Fletcher Jr.
> for United for Peace and Justice
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