Topic: Anti-War Protests and Activism

Is Obama following in Nixon's footsteps by going after WikiLeaks?

Julian Assange faces a US grand jury investigation for his releases of information through WikiLeaks. Are there parallels between RIchard Nixon's legal action against The New York Times for publishing the Pentagon Papers?

Whatever happened to the protest song?

Dorian Lynskey, author of "33 Revolutions Per Minute," talks about the history of the protest song and why it seems to have disappeared.

Mexico's Calderón popular, despite massive protests about his drug strategy

Mexican President Felipe Calderón’s approval rating has risen slightly to 54 percent, despite setbacks in the drug war.

Are 'tea party' rallies given preferential treatment by police?

The constitutionality of protest rules was called into question after a tea party rally was allowed full-size flag poles and signs on wooden sticks, which antiwar protesters are often barred from using.

Like Sarah Palin, Karl Rove faces book tour disruption

Antiwar protesters rush the stage at Karl Rove's Beverly Hills book signing.

The Most Dangerous Man in America: movie review

The Oscar-nominated documentary ‘The Most Dangerous Man in America’ profiles Daniel Ellsberg, the man who leaked the Pentagon Papers.

Supreme Court: Peace activists challenge US antiterror law

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on whether an antiterror law violates the Constitution. The US solicitor general calls it 'a vital weapon.' A lawyer for international peace activists argues it will send his clients to prison.

Supreme Court: Does part of Patriot Act violate citizens' rights?

On Tuesday, the Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether a part of the Patriot Act designed to isolate terrorists violates Americans' rights to freedom of speech and association.

With Mideast peace talks stalled, activists fear a new intifada

With low expectations surrounding US Mideast envoy George Mitchell's visit with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas on Friday, some warn a new intifada could break out if progress isn't made soon.

Nobel prize winner Obama will face Afghan war opponents in Oslo

As Nobel prize winner Obama heads to Oslo to accept his Peace Prize on Thursday, opponents of his escalation of the Afghanistan war promise to demonstrate against him.

Obama: There are times when force is necessary

In his Nobel Prize acceptance in Oslo, Obama said that we will not eradicate violence in our lifetimes. Some 5,000 people were expected to protest the Afghan war and other issues.

'Code Pink' rethinks its call for Afghanistan pullout

In Afghanistan, the US women's activist group finds that their Afghan counterparts want US troop presence – as well as more reconstruction.

Peace activist Cindy Sheehan targets Obama’s vacation

Antiwar activists split over Obama's Afghanistan policy

Lawmakers and others who were against the Iraq war generally support the president. But they worry about another 'quagmire.'

Afghanistan's emerging antiwar movement

Afghan NGOs are teaching human rights and Islamic law along with calls to end the war with a national peace jirga.