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CALL TO ACTION: G8 & NATO SUMMITS

The Chicago Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War calls on IVAW members nationwide to converge on Chicago for the G8 and NATO summits. This May, the City of Chicago will be hosting the G8 and NATO summits from May 18 -...

Chicago Tribune: Life and Death of Iraq Veteran and IVAW member Anthony Wagner

Chicago IVAW chapter lost a brother two days before veterans day. This is a powerful article and video that give you a glimpse into the heart and life of Anthony Wagner.   His family has asked that donations be made to the...
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Freedom Songs

Will Williams of VFP singing a freedom song at IVAW Stand in Solidarity in Madison, Wisconsin on the 8th anniversary of the Iraq War. Please post your favorite freedom song.
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IVAW members art work continues to spark dialog

Recently, the Intrusive Thoughts exhibition at the National Veterans Art Museum was featured in the Chicago Tribune in a two part article by Lori Waxman. The article demonstrates that the expression of IVAW members through...

A TRIBUTE TO DR. DONNY GEORGE YOUKHANNA: OCTOBER 23, 1950-MARCH 11, 2011

Dr. Donny George Youkhanna, the former Director of the National Museum of Iraq, and former President of the Iraq State Board of Antiquities and Heritage, passed away last Friday at the age of 60. I mourn the loss of an...

IVAW at Madison: National Guard, Support the Workers!

Labor Beat - Here is an historic moment in the anti-war movement in the U.S. On Feb. 26, 2011, at the center of a public workers uprising in Mid-America, Iraq Veterans Against the War drive home a key point: The wars...

IVAW Chicago member Derek Giffin on Walker's threat to use the National Guard

Published on IndyMedia by David Kennedy IVAW member Derek Giffin speaks about Gov. Scott Walker's threat to use the National Guard against unions in Madison should they decide to strike IVAW has called upon all...

"Navigating the Aftermath" Repost from Iraq American Reconciliation Project

In a recent Oval Office address, President Obama marked the “end” of combat operations in Iraq: “We have met our responsibility. Now, it is time to turn the page.”  Not so fast. Unfortunately, the Iraq War has etched itself...
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Minnesota member Wes Davey reflections on IVAW rally in Madison

I was in Madison on Saturday when Iraq Veterans Against the War group was invited to speak. The crowd went crazy when we filed into the rotunda of the Wisconsin State Capital that evening, all of them cheering our small...

Traumas of War in Everyday America (Chicago in War)

Published on Monday, November 8, 2010 by CommonDreams.org Traumas of War in Everyday America Art series aims to expose the traumas of war in everyday America by Austin McCann One of the clarion calls of...
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New chapter and group pages!

Welcome to the new chapter and group page's. Because these pages are so new many do not even have their members added yet. If you know an IVAW member who should be listed on this page please email webmaster@ivaw.org or let...
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joD3Ge9V93

Served in the Marine Corps on Active Duty from 1996 to 2005 and on Reserve Duty from 2006 to 2010. Deployed for OEF in 2002.
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David Amerson

I am joining IVAW because it is the only Veteran's group that reflects my personal convictions re: the war and social justice. I am also interested...
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Aaron Hughes

On January 30, 2003 Aaron was pulled out of the University of Illinois and called to active duty with the 1244th Transportation Company Army...
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charles henderson

Because it seems the right thing to do.
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Joshua Osmun

I am a multiple tour combat veteran who has been medically retired and I am rated 100% disabled by the VA. I was retired in October of 2007. I have...

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