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NARMIC wanted to research the power and money behind the defense industry and get this research into the hands of peace activists who were resisting the Vietnam War so they could fight more effectively. They wanted — as they put it — to “fill the gap” between “peace research” and “peace organizing.” They wanted to do research for action — hence, their use of the term “action/research” to describe what they did.

Obituary - Dennis J. Banks 1937 – 2017)

American foreign policy is at the root of forced migration from different parts of the world, and human rights advocates must address the problem at its heart.

The president’s implied defense is, I hired a criminal to manage my presidential campaign, but his crimes pre-dated our arrangement. Nothing to see here, MAGA nation!

The mural artist, Arnautoff, who at that time was a secret member of the Communist party, dropped subtle political messages into his mural. He depicts four dock workers on their (union-guaranteed) lunch break, discussing the news of the day.

Do Nguyen Mai reflects on Tommy Le’s fatal shooting by King’s County police and what it means for Vietnamese America.

Here are several updates from the on-going Palestinian struggle for justice and peace.

"Africa fed the world, but the world eats without Africa."—Dr. E. Obiri Addo

“The Trump administration is talking about a potential imminent U.S. military action to hit back.”