Using scientifically valid methods of epidemiology, the best estimate of the number of extra deaths of Iraqis due to the US invasion of Iraq and the continuing occupation was about 1,030,000 as of December 2007. Details can be found here. US military killed or seriously wounded numbered about 100,000 as of December 2007

Cost of the War in Iraq
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Petraeus Points to War With Iran

320,000 troops suffering from brain injuries and 300,000 from major depression

Israel's "Winter Sodiers"

Slaughter in Sadr City

Jimmy Carter defends meeting with Hamas

Coming Events

Friday, May 2, 7:30 pm
A War on Error? Nationally syndicated political cartoonist and comic, Khalil Bendib, aka Prez in the Fez, brings his hysterical presidential campaign to the State Capital. 909 12th St, Sac. 916-448-7157; sacpeace@dcn.org

Sunday, May 4, 5 - 8 pm
Physicians for Social Responsibility Sacramento Scholarship Dinner. Ten student finalists read their essays based Smedley Butler's War is a racket in which the profits are reckoned in dollars and the losses in lives CSUS Alumni Center. $25 ($10 student). info@sacpsr.org, 916-955-6333.

Tuesday, May 6, 6:30 pm
Operation Enduring Reality (counter recruitment) meets, 909 12th St, Sac. sacpeace@dcn.org; 916-448-7157

Sunday, May 11, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Protest 60 Years of Israeli apartheid and ethnic cleansing of Palestine. This demonstration will be held across from the Salute to Israel, a celebration of the Israeli occupation of Palestine. 10th & Capitol, Sac. yassard@hotmail.com. NOTE: State Senator Darryl Steinberg is emceeing this event; tell him (916-651-4006, fax: 916-323-2263) to not attend the event and to withdraw his support of Israel, a major human rights violator.

Sunday, May 11, 3 - 5 pm
The Arab Theatre Project Sacramento Presents: Hikayat Al Nakba. A play illustrating the life and legacy of Naji Al-Ali, reflecting the exile, dispossession and resilience of the Palestinian Arab people. Theater A-6, Sac City College, 3855 Freeport Blvd, Sac. Hikayatalnakba@gmail.com; 916-459-7867

Monday, May 12, 7 pm
Davis Peace Coalition meeting, Library, 315 E 14th, Davis, 530-747-0185

Tuesday, May 13, 4 - 6 pm
Enough of the war! Bring the troops home now! 16th & J, Sac. sacpeace@dcn.org

Wednesday, May 14, 7 pm
readings by Sacramento Poets Against War and SacPeace Open House, 909 12th St., Sac. Info: 916-448-7157, sacpeace@dcn.org

Monday, May 19, 7 pm
Jim Whitaker, an American who spent most of his life in the Mideast, discusses Iran. Sac UN Assoc, SMUD, 6201 S St., Sac. 916-482-1354

Tuesday, May 20, 6:30 pm
Meetings: Operation Enduring Reality (counter recruitment) & Palestine Taskforce, 909 12th St, Sac sacpeace@dcn.org; 916-448-7157

Wednesday, May 21, 7:15 pm
Film: Devils Don't Dream Jacobo Arbenz and his overthrow by the CIA in Guatemala in l954 ending "ten years of spring" with the creation of a military dictatorship. 1640 9th Ave, Sac FMI: 916-446-3304

Tuesday, May 27, 7 pm
4th Tuesday Films: Militainment, Inc. a fascinating, disturbing, and timely glimpse into the militarization of pop culture. 909 12th St, Sac. Info: sacpeace@dcn.org

Repeating Events

Monthly Meeting of the Davis Peace Coalition
takes place on the second Monday of each month at 7 pm in Davis Public Library at 14th and B streets.

Monthly Meeting of the Teach Peace Foundation
takes place on the first Saturday of each month at 1 p.m. You don't have to travel to attend because you can call in. To participate, click here.

Tuesday Vigil
Call for Peace Vigil, 4 to 6 pm, every Tuesday, at 16th and J Streets in Sacramento

Wednesday Vigil
Anti-War Vigil, 4 to 6 pm, every Wednesday, at 16th and J Streets in Sacramento

Friday Protest
Protest the deployment of the California National Guard to Iraq, 270th Military Police Co, 1013 58th St., Sac. Every Friday at 7:30 am; bring your own sign. 916-456-6641.

Saturday Vigil
11 am to 12 noon, every Saturday at the G Street Plaza in Davis
The Davis Friends Meeting is sponsoring a weekly vigil, every Saturday, 11 am to noon, at the Downtown G Street Plaza. The silent vigil will carry the message: WAR IS NOT THE ANSWER. A leaflet that gives constructive alternatives to war is made available to passersby. Community members of all faiths are warmly welcomed. For more information, call Marilee at 756 6881.

Sundays, 8 pm -Media Edge
a weekly series of programs on Davis Community TV. For more information, click here.

Monthly Meeting of Amnesty International - Davis Chapter
First Tuesday of each month at International House, 10 College Park, Davis Free Dinner at 7 pm. Meeting at 7:20 pm. For more informatiion, email ibhogle@mindspring.com or call 530-297-0407.

Monthly Peace Vigil in Woodland
Every 4th Saturday at 11 am to noon on the front steps of the Yolo County Court House, 725 Court St. Woodland. Contact: 530-662-0387