Category: Veterans

3,000 Vets, War Protesters Hand-Deliver Their Message

 Staff  August 28, 2008  0 Comments on 3,000 Vets, War Protesters Hand-Deliver Their Message

by Patti Thorn / Rocky Mountain News / Thursday, August 28, 2008 DENVER – “Follow Us. Welcome to Denver,” read…

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Congressman Bilbray Refuses to Meet With Vets – So, Group Continues “Camp” at his Office

 Frank Gormlie  August 21, 2008  0 Comments on Congressman Bilbray Refuses to Meet With Vets – So, Group Continues “Camp” at his Office

SAN DIEGO, CA. Congressman Brian Bilbray continues to refuse to meet with a group of veterans who have “camped” outside…

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Canadian Government to Deport U.S. War Resister Today

 Staff  July 15, 2008  0 Comments on Canadian Government to Deport U.S. War Resister Today

Project Safe Haven / July 15, 2008 Today, the minority Conservative government of Canada will achieve one of its long…

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Evaluation of the June 28-29, 2008 National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation

 Staff  July 8, 2008  0 Comments on Evaluation of the June 28-29, 2008 National Assembly to End the Iraq War and Occupation

Over 400 Activists Attended Antiwar Conference in Cleveland by Jerry Gordon, Marilyn Levin, and Jeff Mackler Our overall assessment is…

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American Deserters, a Case of Canadian Conscience

 Staff  June 9, 2008  9 Comments on American Deserters, a Case of Canadian Conscience

More than 25,000 American soldiers have deserted the American Army since the invasion of Iraq in 2003. Hundreds of them…

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 Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Organizing, Veterans, War and Peace

U.S. Army’s Breaking Point

 Staff  May 27, 2008  0 Comments on U.S. Army’s Breaking Point

More than any other part of the military, the US Army has borne the brunt of the wars in Iraq…

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House Rejects $162.5B War Funding Bill … For Now

 Staff  May 15, 2008  0 Comments on House Rejects $162.5B War Funding Bill … For Now

Antiwar Democrats team up with disgruntled Republicans to derail funding bill sponsored by Dem House leaders By Jonathan Weisman /…

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1,000 Vets a Month Attempt Suicide

 Staff  April 28, 2008  0 Comments on 1,000 Vets a Month Attempt Suicide

An email intercepted by CBS News shows that the VA’s head of Mental Health has knowingly lied to the public,…

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