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Cindy Lee Miller Sheehan (born July 10, 1957) is an American anti-Iraq War activist, whose son, Casey Sheehan, was killed during his service in Iraq. She attracted international attention in August 2005 for her extended demonstration at a peace camp outside President George W. Bush's Texas ranch. She is sometimes referred to by the media as the "Peace Mom".^[1]

Death of her son

Cindy Sheehan is the mother of Specialist Casey Sheehan, who served in the U.S. Army. After earning his associates degree Sheehan voluntarily enlisted in May 2000 in the United States Army as a light-wheeled vehicle mechanic, MOS 63B. It has been reported that he had originally considered enlisting as a Chaplain's assistant MOS 56M^[2]. (Sheehan acted as an altar server during the Palm Sunday mass on the morning of his death.). Near the end of his first tour of duty with the First Cavalry Division, the 2003 invasion of Iraq began. Sheehan re-enlisted. On March 19, 2004 Sheehan's battery, Charlie Battery, arrived at FOB War Eagle in Sadr City as part of the post-invasion Iraq occupation. A few weeks later, on April 4, 2004 Sheehan was killed in action, along with several other soldiers, after volunteering as part of a Quick Reaction Force to aid other American troops.^[3][4] Casey Sheehan was posthumously awarded the Bronze Star Medal with V for Valor and the Purple Heart.^[5]

Sheehan's campaign against the Iraq war

Sheehan has "always been a Democrat."^[6] She had initially questioned the urgency of the invasion of Iraq, but did not become active in the anti-war effort until after her son's death.^[7]

Sheehan and other military families met with President George W. Bush in June 2004 at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, Washington, nearly three months after her son's death. In a June 24, 2004 interview with the Vacaville Reporter published soon after the meeting, she stated, "We haven't been happy with the way the war has been handled. The president has changed his reasons for being over there every time a reason is proven false or an objective reached." It should be noted that she also stated that President Bush was ". . .sincere about wanting freedom for the Iraqis. . . I know he's sorry and feels some pain for our loss. And I know he's a man of faith."^[8]

On July 4, 2005 she was again interviewed by a local paper in Fort Lewis, Washington, regarding her meeting with President Bush, this time describing it as "one of the most disgusting experiences I ever had and it took me almost a year to even talk about it." She described President Bush as being "detached from humanity" and said that "his mouth kept moving, but there was nothing in his eyes or anything else about him that showed me he really cared or had any real compassion at all." She continued, "He didn’t even know our names," asking "Who we'all honorin' here today?" when he first entered the room, and then referring to her as "Ma" or "Mom."^[9]

Sheehan gave another interview on October 4, 2004 stating that she did not understand the reasons for the Iraq invasion and never thought that Iraq posed an imminent threat to the United States. She further stated that her son's death had compelled her to speak out against what she feels to be an unjust war, in order to help to bring the troops home and hold politicians accountable.^[7]

During the Presidential Inauguration in January, 2005, Cindy traveled to Washington D.C. to speak at the opening of Eyes Wide Open: the Human Cost of War, a traveling exhibition created by the American Friends Service Committee that displays pairs of combat boots to represent every U.S. military casualty. There she met other families who lost loved ones in Iraq, and together they discussed the need to create an organization for similar families. Cindy wrote about the experience in a commentary article.^[10] She was also a featured speaker when the exhibition opened in San Diego in March, 2005^[11] and traveled with the exhibition other locations. "Behind these boots is one broken-hearted family," she stated as she donated her son Casey's boots to travel with Eyes Wide Open when it stopped in San Francisco later that month.^[12]

Sheehan is one of the nine founding members of Gold Star Families for Peace, an organization founded in January 2005 that seeks to end the occupation of Iraq and provide support for families of fallen soldiers. As of August 2005, at least 63 other relatives of fallen soldiers are listed as members.

Although she had spoken publicly against the Iraq war and occupation since 2004, and even pledged not to pay her 2004 taxes on August 5, 2005^[13], Sheehan gained national attention in early August 2005 when she traveled to President Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch just outside Crawford, Texas, during his five-week vacation retreat there. Demanding a second meeting with the President and an explanation of the "noble cause" for which her son died^[14][15], she created a peace camp called Camp Casey by pitching a tent by the side of the road and announced her intention to stay, day and night, for the full five weeks, or until such a meeting is granted. She has also promised that, if she is not granted a second meeting, she will return to Crawford each time Bush visits there in the future.^[16] Toward the end of her vigil, she said she was "very, very, very grateful" Bush did not grant her that meeting because it would have ended the momentum the peace movement gained from the popularity of her vigil.^[17]

Sheehan's actions have led supporters such as Rev. Lennox Yearwood, CEO of the Hip Hop Caucus, to describe her as "the Rosa Parks of the antiwar movement."^[18] Later during the demonstration, Sheehan also gained the label of "Peace Mom" from the mainstream media.^{[19][20][21][22]} Some critics have likened her dissent to an act of treason.^[23][24]

In her anti-war speeches and writings, Sheehan is blunt and often vitriolic, a characteristic that has been noted by observers on both the left and right, and which Sheehan herself does not deny.^[25] Some of her statements have caused controversy. One such comment she wrote on the Daily Kos Sheehan blog on September 24, 2005, complaining about media coverage moving away from her story and focusing on Hurricane Rita, which caused 120 deaths and was the fourth most-intense storm in history:

Of greatest controversy is an incident about which Sheehan's detractors claim she has lied. In March, 2005, James Morris sent an e-mail to ABC's Nightline that allegedly included the statements that Casey "was killed for lies and for a PNAC Neo-Con agenda to benefit Israel" and that he had "joined the Army to protect America, not Israel." Sheehan denies the allegations, "I've never said that. . . Those aren't even words that I would say. I do believe that the Palestinian issue^[27] is a hot issue that needs to be solved, and it needs to be more fair and equitable, but I never said my son died for Israel." She claims that the email was modified by James Morris to support his own personal agenda. However, James Morris denies altering the email before sending it along to Nightline^[28] on Sheehan's behalf (per her request for him to do so). Two other individuals, Tony Tersch and Skeeter Gallagher, received a copy of Sheehan's email directly from her; both claim that the e-mail they received is consistent with Morris's story, rather than Sheehan's. Tersch posted the email^[29] he received to the "bullyard" Google group. Opponents of Sheehan assert that this essentially proves that she has repeatedly lied about the content of her original e-mail.^[30]

Rumors began spreading towards the end of 2005 that Sheehan would challenge Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for her seat in 2006, which Sheehan publicly considered in January 2006. Sheehan is, however, backing Green Party candidate Todd Chretien in that election.^{citation needed]}

Cindy Sheehan on May 12, 2006 published a letter titled "Oh no, Canada".^[31] In the letter, Cindy stated that the Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper was "wildly unpopular from coast to coast up north and there is a growing sense of unease about his emulation of a very unpopular person in the USA but even more in Canada: George Bush." However, two days prior to the letter's publication SES Research released the results of a poll^[32] indicating approval for the Prime Minister in every part of the country. During her visit to Canada, Cindy lent her support to the War Resister Support group, a Canadian activist organization that is currently petitioning the Canadian government to allow deserters from the US Military to be given sanctuary in Canada.^{citation needed]}

The Buffalo News reports that Sheehan normally receives $2,500 in speaking fees. These fees go to Gold Star Families for Peace to defray travel expenses for her and other antiwar speakers.^[33]

Reactions

The White House

On August 6, 2005, Sheehan met with two high-level Bush administration officials, National Security Adviser Stephen Hadley and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Joe Hagin. According to The New York Times (August 6, 2005) the meeting lasted 45 minutes. The Times also reported that Ms. Sheehan told the two officials she appreciated their meeting with her.

President George W. Bush did speak to reporters at his ranch, saying:

Prior to going on a bicycle ride on his Texas ranch on August 13, 2005 Bush gave journalists and aides a defense of his not meeting with Sheehan stating, as reported by Ken Herman of Cox Enterprises

U.S. Congress

At least sixteen Democratic members of Congress signed a letter on August 9, 2005, asking that Bush meet with Sheehan and the other relatives of fallen soldiers, as well as calling on Bush to ensure that no one will be arrested for having a peaceful demonstration.^[36]

Support and criticism of Cindy Sheehan

Main article: Support and criticism of Cindy Sheehan

Chronology of activism

Camp Casey

Main article: Camp Casey, Crawford, Texas

On 6 August, 2005, Sheehan created a makeshift camp in a ditch by the side of the road about 3 miles from George W. Bush's Prairie Chapel Ranch near Crawford, Texas and announced her intention to stay (sleeping in a pup tent at night) until she is granted a second face-to-face meeting with the President.^[37] Sheehan started her protest the day the President started a planned five-week vacation. A few days later, the media began referring to Sheehan's camp as "Camp Casey."^[38]

She spent the next four weeks in Crawford (except for 5 days spent in California to see her elderly mother, who had suffered a stroke.^[39]) On some days as many as 1500 supporters visited Camp Casey^[40], including members of Congress, as well as several notable actors, singers, and civil rights activists.

Gold Star Families for Peace, of which Sheehan is a founding member, released a TV commercial featuring Sheehan, broadcast on Crawford and Waco cable channels near Bush's ranch.^[41] The group conducted a walk to a police station just outside President Bush's Crawford ranch and delivered a bundle of oversized letters written by them to First Lady Laura Bush, appealing to her as a mother for support towards their movement.^[42]

On 16 August, Sheehan moved her camp closer to the Bush ranch after being offered the use of a piece of land owned by a supporter, Ron Bennington, who also happens to be a third cousin of Larry Mattlage, a rancher who had fired a shotgun on his property near the demonstration site several days earlier.^[43][44]

In late August, Sheehan stated that she would continue to campaign against the Iraq war even if granted a meeting with the President. She also announced the Bring Them Home Now Tour, to depart on September 1 and arrive in Washington, D.C., on September 24 for three days of demonstrations.

Hurricane Katrina, a Category 4 storm, made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on 29 August. The following day, President Bush ended his five-week vacation early to focus on relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

September - December 2005

Main article: Bring Them Home Now Tour

In September, the Bring Them Home Now Tour was organized by Gold Star Families for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Military Families Speak Out, and Veterans For Peace. It was a rolling anti-war protest against the Iraq War, beginning in Crawford, Texas, travelling three routes across the country (with rallies along the way) and culminating in a rally in Washington, DC in September 2005. It was inspired by and featured Cindy Sheehan as a speaker at many rallies.

Sheehan's activism continued into the winter of 2005/2006. She met with Senator John McCain (a Vietnam veteran) and, after considering the meeting a disappointment, called him a warmonger.^[45] She later protested Hillary Clinton's stance on the war, stating that Clinton must either speak out against the war or risk losing her job^[46][47], and urged Governor Janet Napolitano to withdraw the Arizona National Guard from Iraq at a rally in Phoenix.^[48][49] After a short trip back home to California, Sheehan said on October 24 during a media interview^[50] that she planned to speak at the White House and then tie herself to the fence, promising to return to the fence as soon as possible if arrested.

Around Thanksgiving, Sheehan returned to Texas to protest Bush's vacation without bringing the soldiers home. Bush planned to stay in Crawford through November 28, 2005.^[51] In early December, Sheehan traveled to Chicago to attend the annual People's Weekly World banquet. The theme of the banquet was "Make 2006 a turning point year in the fight for peace and justice."^[52]

Europe and South America

Sheehan went to London in early December. She was interviewed by BBC Radio 4^[53] and by The Guardian.^[54] On December 10, Sheehan addressed the International Peace Conference, organized by the Stop the War Coalition and held at The Royal Horticultural Halls. Sheehan was received enthusiastically by the British anti-war movement. Later in the evening, she attended a play written by Dario Fo (Literature Nobel laureate) about her^[55], in which the role of Sheehan was played by Frances de la Tour. On December 13, Sheehan traveled to Ireland, where she met Irish Foreign Affairs minister Dermot Ahern. She voiced her objection to U.S. aircraft refueling at Shannon Airport, stating, "Your Government, even though they didn't send troops to Iraq, are complicit in the crimes by allowing the planes to land and refuel".^[56]

On January 24, 2006, Sheehan took a trip to Venezuela, sponsored by that nation's foreign ministry. Joining more than 10,000 anti-globalization activists in Venezuela for the Caracas World Social Forum with Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez^[57], she stated "I admire President Chávez for his strength to resist the United States" while saying she agreed with Harry Belafonte's statement that President Bush is "the greatest terrorist in the world." Also, while in Venezuela, Sheehan released a statement that unless Senator Dianne Feinstein voted to filibuster the Supreme Court confirmation of Samuel Alito, she would challenge Feinstein for her Senate seat. Later that day, Feinstein announced that she would support the filibuster against Alito, but it is not clear if this announcement was prompted by Sheehan's statement.^[58] Feinstein did vote for the filibuster, but only 25 of 41 needed were cast in favor.

State of the Union speech

Sheehan was back in Washington, D.C. in time for the 2006 State of the Union Address, first participating in a public forum at the Bus Boys and Poets Bookstore, where she was one of a six-person panel.^[59] On the day of the speech, Sheehan participated in the "People's State of the Union" press conference, where she told reporters that she was still considering challenging Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the June 2006 Democratic primary.

Two hours prior to the address by George W. Bush, Sheehan reluctantly^[60] accepted an invitation by Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) to attend the event.^[61] After being seated about fifteen minutes prior to the speech, Sheehan removed her jacket, uncovering the t-shirt she had worn to the earlier "People's State of the Union" press conference, bearing the message "2,245 dead. How many more?" Officer Mike Weight removed her from the gallery and handcuffed her before Bush arrived. Sheehan stated that she had not been asked to cover her shirt prior to her arrest; a Capitol Police spokeswoman stated that Sheehan was warned first, but that she did not respond.^[62] Sheehan was charged with unlawful conduct, a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of six months in jail and/or a $500 fine—D.C. Code § 10-503.16(b)(7), implemented by Capitol Grounds Regulations Article XIX §158(a), restricts "demonstration activity" near the Capitol, but permits "wearing Tee shirts, buttons, or other similar articles of apparel that convey a message."^[63] Sheehan was released on her own recognizance after four hours in jail.^[64] Beverly Young, the wife of Rep. Bill Young (R-FL), was ordered to leave the gallery during Bush's speech because she was wearing a shirt with the words "Support the Troops Defending Our Freedom."^[65] After complying with the officer's request to leave the gallery, Young said she argued loudly with officers and called one of them "an idiot." Unlike Sheehan, Young was not arrested, leaving on her own accord.^[66] Charges were later dropped and an apology was issued.^[67] Sheehan later declared that she intends to file a lawsuit.^[68]

2006 activism

On March 7, 2006 Sheehan was arrested in New York "after blocking the door to the U.S. Mission to the U.N. offices" during a protest with Iraqi women against the war in Iraq.^[69]

Sheehan took part in the "United For Peace and Justice" March in New York to protest the war on 2006-04-29.

Sheehan has accused the United States of planning to attack Iran in an effort to halt that nation's development of nuclear weapons. Sheehan has editorialized against any such move. In two articles on BuzzFlash, she said that the passage of the Iran Freedom and Support Act was merely a stepping stone to war, and called on Congress to reject similar measures in the future.^[70][71]

On Mother's Day, Sheehan joined Susan Sarandon at a Code Pink organized protest in Lafayette Park, across the street from the White House. Sheehan told the crowd that Mother's Day without her son, Casey, was "very emotional" for her.^[72]

On 26 May 2006 Sheehan spoke at a rally in Melbourne, Australia. The rally was held in front of the offices of the Victorian Liberal Party, and it was in support of the release of David Hicks.^[73]

Several organizations are planning a hunger strike for 4 July^[74] in which Sheehan has stated she will participate, although she will not be fasting indefinitely as some others have pledged to do. "Some of us like Dick Gregory and Diane Wilson will be fasting until the troops come home from Iraq, and some, like me, will be fasting for a specified time. My fast will begin on 7/04 and end on the last day of Camp Casey: 09/02."^[75] Hers was a fast from solid foods, but allowing liquids such as blended juice drinks and smoothies.^[76]

On July 5, Sheehan appeared on MSNBC's Hardball to discuss the war and her upcoming hunger strike. She affirmed her view of George W. Bush, calling him "the biggest terrorist in the world" and "worse than Osama Bin Laden," and conceded that she would rather live under Venezuela's Hugo Chávez than President Bush.^[77]

In July 2006, Sheehan surreptitiously purchased five acres of land in Crawford, Texas, near George W. Bush's private residence. In a written statement, Sheehan wrote that she "decided to buy property in Crawford to use until George's resignation or impeachment, which we all hope is soon for the sake of the world." She also stated that she "can't think of a better way to use Casey's insurance money than for peace", and that she is sure that Casey would have approved.^[78] In an interview on The Stephanie Miller Show, Sheehan stated that once her need for the land is over, she intends to donate the land to Crawford for the purpose of converting it into The Casey Sheehan Memorial Peace Park.^[79]

Sheehan will release her memoir titled Peace Mom: A Mother's Journey Through Heartache to Activism with Atria Books. The book recounts her experience of losing her son, along with fantasies of suicide and revenge against President Bush, and her transformation into an anti-war activist. Also included in the book is a criticism of Sen. John McCain for allegedly lying to the media about his private statements to her, along with criticisms of John Kerry, whom she says she regrets voting for, and Hillary Clinton, whom she calls a "powermonger".^[80]

Family

Sheehan lived with her husband and four children (Casey was the oldest) in Norwalk, California, before moving to Vacaville in 1983. While in Norwalk, the family was active in the city's Roman Catholic church. In Vacaville, Cindy Sheehan has been a youth minister at St. Mary's Church.^[81]

After being married for 28 years, Sheehan's husband, Patrick Thomas Sheehan (Casey's father), filed for divorce on August 12, 2005. Although Patrick Sheehan has not spoken publicly about his beliefs or the reason for the divorce, according to Cindy, her husband "[did]n't support [her] activities, although he knows the war is a lie." Patrick and Cindy were high-school sweethearts.^[82]

Cindy Sheehan has a living elderly mother. After her mother suffered a stroke on August 18, 2005, Sheehan had to leave her protest in Crawford in order to be with her mother in a hospital in Los Angeles. She rejoined the protest a week later.

Other Sheehan family members have accused Cindy of pushing her own anti-war agenda and not son's good name. ^{[83] [84] [85]}

Myths about Sheehan

In 2005, an urban legend circulated, stating that Cindy Sheehan's son Casey was raised by her ex-husband after the couple divorced and both remarried.^[82]

See also

• Anti-war activist Nadia McCaffrey, whose son was killed by Iraqi Security Forces [1]
• Camp Casey, Crawford, Texas
• American popular opinion of invasion of Iraq
• Support and opposition for the 2003 invasion of Iraq
• Popular opposition to war on Iraq
• Protests against the 2003 Iraq war
• Peace Pilgrim
• Support and criticism of Cindy Sheehan
• Addicted To War

References

External links

Background

• The Vacaville Reporter, June 24, 2004, Bush, Sheehans share moments, David Henson.
• Portland Phoenix, August 26, 2005, Casey Sheehan - One of 1873 regulars, Neil Freese

Video and audio

• "Chris Matthews" video "I would rather live under Hugo Chávez rule than George Bush" Cindy Sheehan [2]
• Gold Star Families for Peace
• Democracy Now recording at Washington D.C. anti-war protest on September 24, 2005 - 26 September 2005 transcript/video audio
• Democracy Now interviews - (transcript/video audio), (transcript/video audio), (transcript/video audio), (transcript/video audio), (transcript/video audio)
• The Ballad Of Camp Casey Hairy Larry sings his song, "The Ballad Of Camp Casey," dedicated to Cindy Sheehan, her son Casey, and all who have suffered loss in Iraq. Creative Commons by-sa license.
• Truthout.org Multimedia archive that contains many videos of Sheehan speeches as well as her arrest at the UN.
• Erickuhn.com Sheehan on Eric Kuhn's college radio show
• Washington Post: Video of Cindy Sheehan being arrested, September 25.

Interviews

• Buzzflash interview with Cindy Sheehan - 7 October 2004
• Cindy Sheehan Sets the Record Straight or Not? - 15 August 2005

News articles about Cindy Sheehan

• CNN - Soldier's mom digs in near Bush ranch CNN.com, 7 August 2005
• More to Join Sheehan US Newswire, 9 August 2005
• Cindy Sheehan's Pitched Battle - In a Tent Near Bush's Ranch, Antiwar Mother of Dead Soldier Gains Visibility Michael A. Fletcher, Washington Post 13 August 2005, Page A01
• Arrest In Texas Protest Cross-Up (Desecration of Camp Casey Article) TheSmokingGun.com, 16 August 2005
• The Turning Tide: From Cindy Sheehan's Encampment In Crawford To The Woolsey Hearing In Congress Michael Butler American Chronicle 10 October 2005
• Sheehan's Husband Seeks Divorce

Speeches

• Transcript of Pro-Stewart Rally April 27, 2005
• Transcript of speech to Veterans for Peace convention August 5, 2005
• Exclusive: Cindy Sheehan speaks to crowd at Camp Casey August 25, 2005

Articles by Cindy Sheehan

• 2000, Why? Not One More by Cindy Sheehan on ACTivistMagazine.com
• We Are Not Going Away This speech was delivered by Cindy Sheehan at the United for Peace and Justice Rally on September 24th, 2005
• Recent articles by Cindy Sheehan posted to The Huffington Post
• An archive of Cindy Sheehan's articles posted on LewRockwell.com
• An Open Letter to George W. Bush, November 4, 2004
• Rewarding Incompetence: Cindy Sheehan - Whose Son Died in Iraq - Responds to Time Magazine's Choice for "Man of the Year", December 22, 2004
• Letters to Donald Rumsfeld, January 2005
• Guest column for Buzzflash, January 24, 2005
• Letter to ABC Nightline, March 15, 2005
• Casey's Story, t r u t h o u t | Perspective, April 8, 2005
• Hypocrites and Liars, August 20, 2005
• My First Time, September 27, 2005
• What Kind of Extremist Will You Be?, September 8, 2005
• 2006: The Year the Chickenhawks Will Go Home to Roost, December 28, 2005
• Friends Don't Let Friends Commit War Crimes, January 2, 2006
• The Opposite of Good is Apathy, January 6, 2006
• "Speak for Yourself", February 25, 2006
• "Casey Austin Sheehan", March 31, 2006

Polls

• Cindy Sheehan: 31% Favorable 39% Unfavorable Rasmussen September 6, 2005
• Mobile Poll: 2 of 5 Respond "Who is Cindy Sheehan?" CLX August 31, 2005
• Sheehan Demonstration Divides Views in U.S. Gallup / CNN / USA Today, 28 August to 30 August 2005.
• Shocking The System: Sheehan and The Anti-War Movement CBS October 4, 2005

Web commentary

Generally supportive

• Huffington Post articles : Cindy Sheehan Steps Into the Leadership Void, It Takes a Village to Smear Cindy Sheehan, The War Comes to Crawford, President Disconnects, Why Are the Media Having Such a Hard Time Covering Cindy Sheehan?
• Casey Sheehan Fallen Hero
• Peace In Pink Shoes, Stories From Camp Casey
• StandWithCindy.com, Photos From Crawford, Texas
• Vacation From Reality John Nichols, CBS News - The Nation, August 13, 2005
• FBI Whistleblower to join Cindy Sheehan to protest Bush Patrick Condon, Associated Press, August 16, 2005
• Bloggers For Cindy
• Bush’s implicit answer to Cindy Sheehan’s question Norman Solomon, The Free Press, September 4, 2005
• US right targets anti-war mother Gary Younge, The Guardian, August 17, 2005
• Commentary: Try as she might, Cindy Sheehan won't be able to sink Bush on Iraq Earl Ofari Hutchinson, Athens News, September 1, 2005

Generally opposed

• "Cindy F-ing Crawford" - critical news and commentary. November 2005
• The Friends of Cindy Sheehan, Sick of the Summer of Cindy Michelle Malkin.
• Cindy Sheehan Enters Stage Right August 12, 2005
• Cindy Sheehan's Sinister Piffle, What Cindy Sheehan Really Wants Christopher Hitchens.
• Meet With Her Again Cal Thomas, August 16, 2005
• Mother in Texas should go home Opinion Arizona Republic, August 17, 2005
• Protest the War If You Must, But Not at 'Camp Casey' Mark Davis, Dallas Morning News, August 17, 2005
• The Exploits and Exploitation of Cindy Sheehan James Lileks, Newhouse News Service, August 17, 2005
• Cindy Sheehan: Commander in Grief Ann Coulter, August 18, 2005
• She Does Not Speak For Me Ronald R. Griffin, Wall Street Journal, August 18, 2005
• The Friends of Cindy Sheehan Power Line Blog, September 16, 2005
• Sheehan Calls for an End to the Occupation! John Hawkins, September 16, 2005
• Bad Choice for an Antiwar Voice, Charles Krauthammer, Washington Post, September 30, 2005
• Exhaustive Reporting On Cindy Sheehan at Sweetness & Light
• Political Backlash Political Forum September 22, 2006
• News and Research on Cindy Sheehan at Cindy Sheehan Watch

Neutral or mixed; other media coverage

• IRAQ THE MODEL - A message to Cindy Sheehan, August 12, 2005
• The Cindy Sheehan You Don't Know Cathy Young, Boston Globe, August 22, 2005
• Questioning Bush's Sacrifice for a 'Noble Cause', Terry M. Neal Washington Post, September 1, 2005
• Where Are The Black Cindy Sheehan's? Earl Ofari Hutchinson Atlanta Daily World, September 5, 2005
• SourceWatch on Cindy Sheehan
• Cindy Sheehan: Mother of a Movement? The Nation 12 June 2006