Operation Objection is a Canada-wide campaign to counter military recruitment.

United for Peace is planning a massive march on Washington on January 27, 2007, calling for an end to the war in Iraq.  It will be followed by 2 days of advocacy activities.

Oxfam is campaigning to get Starbucks to play fair in Ethiopia.

Unexploded mines and cluster bombs continue to kill and maim civilians in Lebanon.  MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is one of the leading organizations helping address this problem. 

On December 12 the United Nations Economic and Social Council granted consultative status to 3 gay, lesbian bisexual and transgender organizations.

A new left-wing party has been launched in Quebec.

Just in time for Christmas - Physicians for Global Survival provides a list of video games that promote positive social change.

In deepest Texas, a faith-based group organizes to counter the religious right.

Pinochet's course has been taken to a higher court, leaving a lot of unanswered questions.  Amy Goodman says we need to demand answers from Kissinger. 

George Monbiot:  torture is now "a part of the American soul."

James Petras on Colombia.

A former federal prosecutor makes the case for the United States vs. George Bush. 

Is economist Muhammad Yunus a "Nobel loan shark?" 

Guy Dauncey:  a prayer at a time of crisis

The current issue of The Walrus Magazine is devoted to optimism - refreshing, especially at this time of year! 

Kavita Ramdas (Global Fund for Women):  Iraqi women are less free now than they were under Saddam.