On July 16th, 2008, nearly 80 Council for a Livable World and Center for Arms Control and Non-Proliferation supporters, staff, friends and Members of Congress gathered to celebrate the Council’s annual Father Robert F. Drinan National Peace and Human Rights Awards. This year’s honorees were actor Robert Schiff, Sen. Dianne Feinstein and Rep. John Hall.

Three retired military leaders sent a letter to lawmakers urging them to abandon a resolution currently making its way through Congress that might lead to a blockade or the use of force against Iran.

Council for a Livable World today urged Congress and anti-war organizations to focus their attention for the remainder of the year on stopping the Bush administration from signing a long-term agreement between Iraq and the United States.

Council for a Livable World today called on Congress to use the Bush administration’s pending supplemental war funding request to bring U.S. troops home.

Council for a Livable World today announced its endorsement of Senator Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ) for reelection to the U.S. Senate. Lautenberg is facing a primary challenge from Congressman Rob Andrews (D-NJ), who enthusiastically supported the Iraq War.