| The column was written by a collective of women and some men, many of them prominent academics and media activists in their own right. |
| In addition to this resistance within the ranks, military families have become public anti-war spokespeople and frontline activists. |
| To date, this has not dissuaded the media or the activists who are determined to find a smoking gun. |
| Researchers and community activists supplied conference participants with a wealth of ideas. |
| The activists are asking concerned citizens across the country to join the actions in New Orleans or to take action at home. |
| The account is based on interviews with union leaders, activists, and political leaders. |
