Wisconsin
Iraq Veterans Against the War Chapters in Madison and Milwaukee
IVAW has instituted an ongoing project called Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan, testimonies of veterans who have served in those areas telling what you will not hear in the mainstream media about what is happening day-to-day. You can view videos of the moving testimonies from these courageous young men and women at www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier.
Madison Area Peace Coalition
MAPC is a coalition of groups in the area working on education and policies to further peace, justice, and freedom.
Veterans For Peace Chapter 25
Madison Veterans For Peace is a non-profit educational and humanitarian organization dedicated to the abolishment of war. Contact them if you are in need of speakers for classrooms and events.
Wisconsin Network for Peace and Justice
WNPJ facilitates activities, cooperation and communication among Wisconsin organizations and individuals working toward the creation of a world free from violence and injustice.
Other States
FAME: Finding Alternatives to Military Enlistment
An excellent web site based in Detroit with lots of real-life stories, facts and non-military alternatives.
Veterans for Peace - Olympia, Washington
Opt out page has detailed information on the JAMRS database and the No Child Left Behind Opt-Out form, and if you scroll down you'll find links to other resources.
National Organizations
Iraq Veterans Against the War
View video testimonies of IVAW's Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan project. Veterans who have served in those areas talk about what is really happening day-to-day on the ground. You can view videos of some very moving testimonies by these courageous young men and women at www.ivaw.org/wintersoldier.
National Youth and Militarism Program of the American Friends Service Committee
Full of information to consider before enlisting and help in organizing; brochures for sale or download.
Full list of resources
Leave My Child Alone!
A family privacy project of Working Assets, Mainstreet Moms, and ACORN. Focuses on the military recruiter provision in the No Child Left Behind Act and the Pentagon database of potential recruits.
Youth and Countermilitarism Program of the War Resisters League
Provides young people with the resources and training necessary to work against military recruitment in their schools and communities, and creating positive alternatives to militarism.
National Network Opposing Militarization of Youth
NNOMY brings together groups to help the nation understand that providing youth with peaceful and viable alternatives to achieve success in life is an important sign of a civilized society. Find groups in other states.
Citizen Soldier
Citizen Soldier works through advocacy and public education to reduce the role of militarism in our society.
G.I. Rights Hotline
A network of nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations who provide information to servicemembers about military discharges, grievance and complaint procedures, and other civil rights. Información en español. (Call 800-394-9544) This site may be blocked on some military bases.
Committee Opposed to Militarism and the Draft
COMD is an anti-militarism organization that also challenges the institution of the military, its effect on society, its budget, its role abroad and at home, and the racism, sexism and homophobia that are inherent in the armed forces and Selective Service System. COMD activities include community education, direct action and youth outreach. Individuals sharing our goals are invited to become COMD activists and supporters.
The Coalition Against Militarism in Our Schools - based in California; information on school strategies for limiting military recruiting and peace education.
Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
CCCO supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and preparations for war.