How to Say No

By Leah Caldwell

This article appeared in the September 12, 2005 edition of The Nation.

August 25, 2005

With the US military funneling millions of dollars into youth recruitment efforts, counter-recruitment projects are gearing up too. Here are some of the major ones.

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American Friends Service Committee: National Youth and Militarism Program: www.youth4peace.org; (215) 241-7046.

National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth (a good way to find local counter-recruitment groups): www.youthandthemilitary.org; (215) 241-7176.

Nuclear Age Peace Foundation: Youth Outreach: www.wagingpeace.org; (805) 965-3443. Note: The foundation's demilitarization guide, a must-read for those interested in counter-­recruitment efforts, is available at www.campusactivism.org/demilguide.

The Project on Youth and Non-Military Opportunities: www.projectyano.org.

The Student Peace Action Network: www.studentpeaceaction.org; (301) 565-4050.

United for Peace and Justice: Counter Military Recruitment Campaign: www.unitedforpeace.org; (212) 868-5545.

About Leah Caldwell

Leah Caldwell is a summer 2005 Nation intern. more...
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