Question 1

About Face - Veterans Against The War (formerly Iraq Veterans Against The War)

Accepted Answer

About Face - Veterans Against The War (https://aboutfaceveterans.org/)is a post-9/11 service members and veterans organizing to end a foreign policy of permanent war and the use of military weapons, tactics, and values in communities across the country.

Question 2

Bring Our Troops Home

Accepted Answer

The Bring Our Troops Home (http://www.bringourtroopshome.us/)organization is dedicated to ending American involvement in endless wars in the Middle East and advocating for a non-interventionist U.S. foreign policy.

Question 3

Campaign To Ban Landmines

Accepted Answer

The International Campaign to Ban Landmines (https://www.icblcmc.org/)is an organization dedicated to eliminating landmine production and use.

Question 4

Chelsea Area Committee For Peace

Accepted Answer

Peace and justice organization in the Chelsea area. Email john@weathervanefarm.net (john@weathervanefarm.net)to join the mailing list for news and events.

Question 5

Cost of War

Accepted Answer

The Cost of War (http://www.costofwar.com/)website details the financial and societal impacts of war on the nation and state.

Question 6

GI Rights Hotline

Accepted Answer

The GI Rights Hotline i(https://girightshotline.org/en/)s a network providing information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievances, and other civil rights. Call 800/394-9544 for assistance.

Question 7

Homeless Initiative - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Accepted Answer

The Homeless Initiative - U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (http://va.gov/homeless/)provides information on VA housing assistance, employment programs, healthcare, and mental health services.

Question 8

I-Casualties

Accepted Answer

The I-Casualties (http://icasualties.org/)organization lists American casualties in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, including wounded counts.

Question 9

Interfaith Council For Peace and Justice

Accepted Answer

The Interfaith Council For Peace and Justice i(http://www.icpj.org/)s one of the oldest peace groups in Washtenaw County.

Question 10

Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America

Accepted Answer

The Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (https://iava.org/)is an advocacy group for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. Their Quick Reaction Force offers 24/7 free and confidential assistance.

Question 11

Mayors For Peace

Accepted Answer

The Mayors For Peace o(http://www.mayorsforpeace.org/english/)rganization is a Global campaign of mayors advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.

Question 12

Michigan Peace Network

Accepted Answer

The Michigan Peace Network i(http://michiganpeacenetwork.org/)s a statewide coordinating group for peace and justice activities.

Question 13

Michigan Peace Network

Accepted Answer

The Michigan Peace Network i(http://michiganpeacenetwork.org/)s a statewide coordinating group for peace and justice activities.

Question 14

Michigan State University - Peace and Justice Studies

Accepted Answer

The Michigan State University - Peace and Justice Studies (https://peacejustice.msu.edu/)is an interdisciplinary program exploring issues of human rights, social justice, peace, and conflict.

Question 15

Military Families Speak Out

Accepted Answer

The Military Families Speak Out (https://militaryfamiliesspeakout.com/)is an organization of people opposed to the Iraq war who have relatives or loved ones in the military.

Question 16

National Coalition of Homeless Veterans

Accepted Answer

The National Coalition of Homeless Veterans (http://www.nchv.org/)is an organization dedicated to ending the plight of homeless veterans.

Question 17

National Institute of Health - US National Library of Medicine

Accepted Answer

The National Institute of Health - US National Library of Medicine (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4671760/)provides information on various military-related health issues.

Question 18

Parents For Peace

Accepted Answer

Parents For Peace (http://www.parents4peace.org/)is a NGO empowering families and communities to prevent radicalization and extremism. Helpline: 1-844-49-PEACE.

Question 19

Pingree Detroit

Accepted Answer

Pingree Detroit (https://pingreedetroit.com/)produces handmade footwear and accessories by employing U.S. veterans and civilians.

Question 20

Public Citizens of Washtenaw (previously Gray Panthers of Washtenaw)

Accepted Answer

The Public Citizens of Washtenaw (https://www.facebook.com/groups/GrayPanthers.Washtenaw/?paipv=0&eav=AfbsckejmhFwELhUlOYiixQqFoyvQcTb7cRHmOZ9ETkmBd4wPyJHn_9j33RvjRYjSyw&_rdr)network (previously Gray Panthers of Washtenaw) is an intergenerational organization for social and economic justice. Contact md@bendor.org or megiddo@umich.edu for meeting info.

Question 21

U.S. Peace Memorial

Accepted Answer

The U.S. Peace Memorial (https://www.uspeacememorial.org/)sponsors the U.S. Peace Memorial, U.S. Peace Registry, and annual Peace Prize.

Question 22

Vietnam Veterans Against The War

Accepted Answer

The Vietnam Veterans Against The War (http://www.vvaw.org/)organization continues to work for peace and end senseless wars.

Question 23

Washtenaw County Department of Veteran Affairs

Accepted Answer

The Washtenaw County Department of Veteran Affairs organization (http://www.washtenaw.org/959/Veterans-Affairs)assists veterans with claims for benefits from Federal, State, and Local governments. Contact at 734-973-4540.

Question 24

Wayne State University Center For Peace & Conflict Studies

Accepted Answer

The Wayne State University Center For Peace & Conflict Studies (http://www.clas.wayne.edu/cpcs/)is a program to train students in peace studies and conflict resolution.

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