New Writings Posted on First OB Rag & Early-1970s History of Ocean Beach
We are continuoulsy posting new material on the 1st OB Rag and the early seventies history of activists in Ocean…
Category: War and Peace
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In the Hands of the Military – Progressive Democrats Appeal to Uniformed Americans
Staff November 21, 2007 2 Comments on In the Hands of the Military – Progressive Democrats Appeal to Uniformed Americans
By Chris Hedges The last, best hope for averting a war with Iran lies with the United States military. The…
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National Security or Human Rights?
Thursday night’s highly orchestrated CNN televised debate among Democratic candidates was a good example of how genuine anti-war candidates are…
Posted in: Election, Media, War and Peace
Reposted: 10 Days That Shook Olympia
Olympia Port Militarization Resistance, Olympia Movement for Justice and Peace Originally posted at ZNet by Peter Bohmer; November 15, 2007…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Organizing, Peace Movement, War and Peace
Video of Nov. 8th Civil Disobedience at Olympia, Washington
Patty Jones November 11, 2007 1 Comment on Video of Nov. 8th Civil Disobedience at Olympia, Washington
Video of civil disobedience and other actions by Olympia, Washington, protesters, on November 8, 2007. Dozens attempt blockade of roadway…
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One-Quarter of Homeless Are Vets — oh, by the way, happy Veterans Day
Frank Gormlie November 9, 2007 0 Comments on One-Quarter of Homeless Are Vets — oh, by the way, happy Veterans Day
Sunday, November 11th, is Veterans’ Day (although it’s observed on Monday the 12th). Happy Veterans Day and just remember, one-fourth…
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Is There a Media Black-Out of Anti-War Protests?
On Sunday, October 28th, the day after the “National Day of Action” — where thousands of Americans took to the…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Civil Rights, Media, Organizing, Peace Movement, War and Peace
Zogby Poll: 52% of American Voters Support Attack On Iran
According to a brand new Zogby telephone poll, released on October 29, 2007, a majority of likely voters — 52%…
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Will the U.S. Attack Iran?
One of the things I have learned in reading history is that states and organizations often miscalculate or underestimate the…
Posted in: Media, War and Peace
Nov 5th: Global Day of Action Against Cluster Bombs
Cluster bombs are a grave humanitarian concern. Unexploded remnants (called “bomblets”) kill in horrible ways: Children play with bomblets thinking…
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Vigil for Lt. Ehren Watada – Putting the War On Trial
Army Lt. Ehren Watada is the first officer to publicly refuse to deploy to the U.S. war on the people…
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Thousands Demonstrate In Major Cities Against Iraq War & Occupation
Frank Gormlie October 28, 2007 1 Comment on Thousands Demonstrate In Major Cities Against Iraq War & Occupation
On Saturday, October 27, 2007, thousands demonstrated in major cities across the country against the U.S. war and occupation in…
Posted in: Civil Disobedience, Organizing, Peace Movement, War and Peace
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