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The Twin Cities Anti-War Committee began in December 1998, with 13 people who committed civil disobedience to protest the bombing of Iraq. We educate ourselves and the community about the injustices of U.S. foreign policy.

The mission of the Anti-War Committee is to organize a broad-based peace and social justice movement which stands in solidarity with those communities, here and abroad, who are unjustly and cruelly affected by U.S. foreign policies. Our values are manifest in our core principles of self-determination for all oppressed peoples and countries, and peace through justice.

We meet Thursdays at 7pm in our office building, at 1313 5th St SE (room 102A or 102B), Minneapolis, Minnesota. New members are always welcome.

Visitors and volunteers can also stop by during our offices hours: Thursdays, 5 to 7 pm 1313 5th St SE, Mpls, room 213.

Post-RNC Events

New members meeting:  Join the Anti-War Committee!
THURS, 9/18 @ 7pm @ room 112c @ 1313 5th St. SE, Minneapolis

Want to join us and act against the war? Come and be a part of our grassroots organization working for peace and justice. 

Potluck & Discussion:  What should we do after the RNC?
TUES, 9/20 @ 7pm, location TBD

Come and share food and experiences from the RNC protests. Discuss what are the next steps for the anti-war movement locally and nationally.

Teach in:  Learn More About US Warfare
TUES, 10/14 @ 7pm @ May Day Bookstore @ 301 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis

Learn more about the occupation of Iraq and beyond.  Find out more about the war so that you can persuade others to join the anti-war movement and so that you can get your questions answered. 

Protest the War on Iraq: Be part of a visible anti-war presence with signs & banners
SAT, 10/ 11 @ 1:00 PM @ Hiawatha & Lake Street, Minneapolis

Six years ago, on October 11, 2002, the U.S. Congress overwhelmingly passed a Joint Resolution authorizing the Bush Administration to launch the Iraq war. Since then, Congress has continued to provide billions of dollars for the war and occupation.

On Saturday, October 11, 2008 — six years after Congress gave the green light for war — demonstrations, vigils and other events will be held in cities around the country calling for an end to the war and occupation of Iraq. These events, held as the election campaign gears up, will keep the anti-war message in the streets.

In this election year, some politician's talk about "winning the war" and staying in Iraq for 100 years, other politicians are talking about "withdrawal timetables," or taking troops out of Iraq only to send them to Afghanistan instead.  But there is no such thing as "winning a war" that was based on lies and deceptions. The people of Iraq want the occupation troops out of their country. The war and occupation must end now!  Organized by the Iraq Peace Action Coalition and endorsed by the Anti-War Committee. 

Ongoing events

Vigil: Stop Israel Now! End US Military/Political Support of Israel

EVERY Friday @ 4.15-5.30pm @ Corner of Summit and Snelling Ave, St. Paul.
As Israel escalates its assault on Palestine and Lebanon, ACT NOW! Called by the Coalition for Palestinian Rights & WAMM Middle East Cmte.

Peace Bridge

Every Wednesday there is a vigil at the Marshall-Lake Street Bridge at 4:30PM to oppose the war in Iraq.
Sponsored by the Twin CitiesPeace Campaign - Focus on Iraq, and Women Against Military Madness.

Volunteers Needed:

Are you willing to help with with data entry, phoning and posting flyers? Come to our weekly meetings and sign-up for whatever you like, or come by during office hours (see above left for times). Student internships are also available. E-mail us or call 612.379.3899.

The Anti-War Committee Education Fund, supports some of our work, and is eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. Please keep us in mind for your charitable giving!

Pioneer Press: War Protesters Removed from Coleman's Office 4/3/07

Anti-war protestsers arrested in Coleman's office and on University Avenue 4/3/07

Protest, Minnesota style 4/3/07

Star Tribune: St. Paul Vows to Protect Protesters' Rights 3/27/07

Fight Back: Anti-war organizers say: “We will march on the Republican National Convention…" 3/27/07

Get the word out: Flyers for upcoming events and background information. You can print them off and help get more people involved.

• Hands Off Iraq (info)/Upcoming AWC events (a two-sided half-sheet flyer from May Day)
• March on the RNC and Stop the War / Marcha en contra de la RNC y para Parar La Guerra (a two-sided half-sheet flyer from the Coalition to March on the RNC and Stop the War - in Spanish and English)
• Top 5 Reasons to Oppose Occupation in Iraq and Palestine
• Iraq info sheet
• Why Bring the Troops Home Now! - flyer by IPAC

IRAQ ART PROJECT LAUNCHED
The Iraq Art Project is an initiative of the Muslim Peacemaker Teams (MPT). The Project produces and distributes note cards and posters of artwork by Iraqi artists to promote international understanding and provide financial support to the artists and their families and activities sponsored by the MPT. MPT founder Sami Rasouli has brought original Iraqi works to the United States for some years. The Art Project supports that work by reproducing the art and making it more accessible to the general population. The available products can be viewed and ordered at http://www.northlandposter.com/iraq_art_project.htm.