Human trafficking comes to Iowa

Advocates are drawing attention to the growing $32 billion/year trafficking industry and its invasion into Iowa.

Climate marchers complete journey from Los Angeles to D.C.

Ed Fallon, organizer of the Great March for Climate Action, reflects on its successes and struggles.

Women’s organization reaches centennial birthday

The Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom grew out of an era of mass social reform and war.

Terrorism is less scary than you think

As prevalent as terrorists appear to be, they don’t kill very many people and they consistently fail to achieve their goals.

The domestic threat to free speech

Fundamentalists who try to violently silence cartoonists are one thing, but trying to protect ourselves and others from offensive speech can also harm society.

Rise of the Peacemakers

Christian Peacemaker Teams offers opportunities to advocate for peace and justice around the world.

The prejudice in you and me

It’s easy to see racism in others’ attitudes and behaviors, but often difficult and disturbing to see that we are also prejudiced.

Annual Hiroshima and Nagasaki observance held in Des Moines

Attendees honored the lives of the hundreds of thousands of Japanese people killed in the 1945 nuclear bombings.

No more violence; focus on peace

Violent solutions have repeatedly failed to solve the world’s problems. It’s time for a new approach.

Iowa City activists draw attention to violence and climate crisis

The People's Climate March demanded action at government offices and Campaign Nonviolence held a rally to unite the peace and justice community.