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Don't Let Romney Sabotage Afghan Peace Talks

Mitt Romney and some Members of Congress are trying to sabotage the Obama Administration's efforts to start peace talks with the Afghan Taliban in order to end the war in Afghanistan. Join us in pressing Congress to back peace talks to end the war. Email your representatives >

Shalit is Free. Lift the Siege of Gaza Now

With the recent release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in a prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas, the international community has a window of opportunity to press for ending the blockade of Gaza. Tell President Obama and your representatives in Congress to press for the closure of Gaza to be lifted now! Email the President and your representatives >

Tell Congress: Oppose the Bahrain Arms Deal

As the Bahraini government cracks down on the peaceful pro-democracy demonstrations in its country, what's the United States' response? Oh, just sending $53 million worth of military equipment to the regime. Defenders of freedom and democracy indeed. Tell your reps: oppose this hypocrisy, sign the McGovern-Wyden resolution Email your representatives >

Tell Obama to Establish a Public Timetable for Full Withdrawal from Afghanistan

When President Obama announced his plan for a drawdown from Afghanistan this past June, he failed to mention when, exactly, a full withdrawal would be completed. If the Pentagon gets its way, 25,000 US troops may be left in Afghanistan from 2015 until at least 2024. We cannot allow this to happen. Join us in telling President Obama to immediately establish a public timetable and deadline for full withdrawal from Afghanistan. Sign the petition at our new countdowntodrawdown.org >

Don't Punish Palestinians for Free Speech at U.N.

As the expected U.N. vote on recognizing Palestine as a state nears, threats of retaliation against the Palestinians for taking their case to the United Nations are increasing. A House appropriations subcommittee has already passed a bill that could cut off U.S. aid to the Palestinians if they refuse to drop their U.N. bid. Email your representatives and President Obama >

Tell Washington: Don't Veto Palestinian Independence!

The U.N. Security Council may soon consider the issue of the expected Palestinian application for admission to the United Nations as a member state. But the U.S. government has indicated that it may block Palestinian independence by vetoing a recommendation by the U.N. Security Council of the Palestinian application for membership. Urge President Obama and your representatives in Congress to oppose blocking Palestine's bid for U.N. membership >

Don't Jump Ship on Gaza!

Passengers on the U.S. boat to Gaza, the Audacity of Hope--including JFP's Robert Naiman--have returned home after the Greek government thwarted their attempt to set sail to Gaza. While the Audacity of Hope hasn't reached Gaza, it did reach major media outlets in the United States and around the world, which put the illegal Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip in the headlines for weeks. Find out more about what you can do to help continue the fight to end the blockade of Gaza >

After Bin Laden: Congress Must Demand Afghan Exit Plan

In the wake of bin Laden’s death, the world has witnessed a tidal wave of momentum to end the war in Afghanistan. In the midst of this historic moment, the bi-partisan team of Rep. McGovern and Rep. Jones have unveiled new legislation, reviving with new vigor, in a new Congress the cause they have long championed: an exit strategy from Afghanistan. Urge your Representative to support H.R. 1735 >

Urge your Senators to Support an Afghan Exit Plan

White House advisers are weighing whether President Obama will initiate a substantial withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan this year. Urge your Senators to support the establishment of a timetable for U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan by co-sponsoring Senator Boxer's bill, S.186. Email your Senators >

Write a Letter to the Editor in Support of S. 186

As President Obama deliberates the scale and scope of July's Afghanistan drawdown, our Senators should be weighing in. One thing they could do is co-sponsor S.186. Senate offices pay close attention to the letter to the editor sections of local newspapers, so writing a letter to the editor is a good way to expand your advocacy efforts for S.186. Write a Letter to the Editor >

Cut Funding for War in Afghanistan

As the San Francisco Chronicle noted recently, the war in Afghanistan will cost an estimated $116 billion this year, nearly twice what House Republicans say they want to save through deep cuts in domestic programs. H.R.780 would cut the funding for the Afghanistan war, leaving money for a safe and orderly military withdrawal. Email your Representative >

Stop U.S. Airstrikes in Pakistan

U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan are killing Pakistani civilians, turning public opinion against the government, and are destabilizing the Pakistani government.Tell President Obama to order a halt to U.S. airstrikes in Pakistan. Take Action >