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http://rethinkafghanistan.com
Veterans for Rethinking Afghanistan consists of a growing number of veterans committed to showing Congress and the public the realities of the war. These vets have been traveling to Washington, D.C., testifying before Congress and meeting with Senators and Representatives. Their message: Rethink U.S. foreign policy to include non-military solutions for the problems in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
 | War erodes the rights of women and girls. Supporters of the war in Afghanistan often cite the Taliban's assault on women’s rights as a justification for continued military action. But war itself is the main obstacle to the improvement of women's lives in Afghanistan. The burdens of war always fall disproportionately on women. Download this factsheet (pdf) |
 | U.S.Troop Levels in Afghanistan Have Increased Every Year Since 2002. Compare the U.S. troop level in Afghanistan against civilian casualties. Download this factsheet (pdf) |
Peace Action West
By mobilizing diverse constituencies though grassroots action they: work to achieve a world free of nuclear weapons in the future while stopping the development, testing, spread and use of those weapons today; protect human rights around the world by controlling the global trade in lethal weapons; advance national spending priorities that meet the nation's real security and domestic needs; and promote resolution of international conflicts through cooperation and diplomacy.
Get Afghanistan Right
Get Afghanistan Right opposes military escalation in Afghanistan and supports non-military solutions to the conflict. They are concerned citizens and activists from around the country intent on disrupting the notion that a 'consensus' exists on escalation in Afghanistan by laying out our position online.
Institute for Policy StudiesThe counterweight to the dealmakers. They work to reclaim democracy, collaborate with grassroots movements to foster the conditions for long-term change, promote relationships, linking activists and public officials who share our belief that a better world is possible and launch inform and sustain democratic movements.
Just Foreign PolicyAn independent and non-partisan membership organization dedicated to reforming U.S. foreign policy through coordinating the broad majority of Americans to advocate their interests and values.
New American FoundationA nonprofit, nonpartisan public policy institute that invests in new thinkers and new ideas to address the next generation of challenges facing the United States.
Democrats.com
Democrats.com is an independent community of Democratic Party and progressive activists.They proudly support the Democratic National Committee, but they do not control them in any way.
