It is with some sadness, but with eyes still cast on a better world, that we inform our supporters, our comrades in the struggle, and all who have held the Not in Our Name project close to their hearts since its founding in March 2002, that we closed our national office and related infrastructure on March 31, 2008. Below is a final statement from the Steering Committee.

Here are brief personal statements from our activists and organizers around the country. These are our reflections on our time with Not in Our Name, and which projects and initiatives we think are important moving forward. This decision was not an easy one for those of us who took up the crucial work of Not in Our Name.

We know that resistance to war and repression continues and needs all of our immediate participation if we are to see any real changes, no matter who takes office in 2008. Though we are closing our office, many around the country will still take out the sentiment and politics of Not in Our Name, as it was at heart a grassroots project.

We cannot say enough to thank our supporters, who have literally kept this project afloat from day one with their donations, time and energy, encouragement, and solidarity.

We encourage you to read our final statement below, to check out what new projects Not in Our Name activists are taking up, and to stay involved. We are confident that as one door shuts, another opens.

Here’s to walking through many open doors of possibility together.

March 7, 2008