War in Afghanistan 
Inauguration Day 2013: Work In Progress(Comments Off)
This year’s Inauguration Day looks very different than the celebration in 2009. On that day, historic numbers of people gathered in Washington, DC and watched from around the world as President Barack Obama was sworn into office. We were optimistic and hopeful about the promise of a new president. This year after several years of [...]
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Iraq War Finally Ending
The Iraq war is finally ending with troops coming home by the end of the year. WAND celebrates this news. We are also pushing forward to expedite homecoming for troops in Afghanistan. As we reflect on this past decade of war and the toll it has taken, we especially recommend this op-ed Our Children Will [...]
WAND/WiLL Women’s Statements about the 10th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan
Below is a compilation of statements from WAND/WiLL women about the 10th Anniversary of the War in Afghanistan. Representative Yvette D. Clarke (D-NY) “I rise today in recognition of the tenth anniversary of the war with Afghanistan. For ten years our country, and the brave men and women who [...]
Congressional Progressive Caucus Hearing on the 10th Anniversary of the Afghanistan War
October 7, 2011 Yesterday the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Peace and Security Task Force held a hearing on the 10th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Afghanistan. WAND/WiLL women Rep.Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) both serve as co-chairs of the CPC Peace and Security Task Force, and have been staunch advocates against [...]
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- Edwards Co-Chair of Afghan Women’s Task Force
- WAND/WiLL Women Respond to Pres. Obama’s Drawdown Plans
- WAND Response to President Obama’s Drawdown Plan
- Rep. Susan Davis Ties Afghan Infrastructure Funds to Greater Involvement for Afghan Women
- Rep. Pelosi’s Floor Speech on Jones/McGovern Afghanistan Amendment
