Congratulations President Obama on winning the Nobel Peace Prize - Now please earn it. As President, you have opportunities to continue working for peace including ending the war in Afghanistan and deciding how the federal budget is allocated including the military spending versus domestic programs such as healthcare + following through with your campaign promises!
End the war in Iraq
Shut Down Guantánamo Bay Prison
Reject the Military Commissions Act
Stop Torture
Work to eliminate nuclear weapons
Hold direct, unconditional talks with Iran.
Abide by Senate approved international treaties.
CODEPINK's promise to you is to find creative, productive ways to hold Obama to his Promises for Peace. We will be the string around his finger that reminds him to practice what he preaches and deliver the change our country so desperately needs. Please join us in REMINDING OBAMA!
President Obama has authorized unmanned drone attacks in Pakistan, in direct contravention of international law, and an attack in Afghanistan that resulted in the deaths of many civilians. Tell President Obama, we need a surge in Diplomacy not a Surge of Violence
In a statement to the federal court, the Obama Administration has decided to continue Bush's policy of indefinite detention at Bagram prison in Afghanistan. Also known as "the Other Gitmo," Bagram has a record of torture which precedes Abu Ghraib. In addition, several detainees have been in Bagram for more than five years without the ability to contest their detainment or stand trial. With the expansion of the war in Afghanistan and construction to expand the capacity of the prison, it seems likely the number of detainees at Bagram will only grow. Tell Obama that we elected a president who stands on principles, not piecemeal policy. Call (202) 456-1111 to tell Obama, "No More Gitmos!"
Watch Brave New Films' video about the Military Commissions Act
What's with the Pink Ribbons?
On January 20th, 2009, tens of thousands donned pink ribbons reading "Obama, keep your Promises for Peace." We tied the ribbon around our fingers to remind Obama of his Promises. Now, after the inauguration, the ribbon can be tied around your wrist to remind yourself to continue the work towards peace.
