The Jean Jaurès maxim, "Capitalism carries war like the cloud carries rain," is more relevant than ever. Only in another - post-capitalist, social-ecological - Europe, from the Atlantic to the Urals, can peace and justice become a reality. Whether this is a realistic scenario? That is up to each and every one of us.
The psychology of the warmongerers and The war cannot be won (tags)
We should strive quite fundamentally for a different Europe and a different Russia, namely each freed from capitalist, parasitic oligarchy. The Jaurès maxim, "Capitalism carries war like the cloud carries rain," is more relevant than ever.
NATO has propped up dictatorships in its own sphere of influence. It has covered up or condoned wars in which crimes against humanity have been committed. What is happening right now because of Russia has not changed my opinion about NATO there.
Peace in the Park 2017 – Summer of Love Edition! (tags)
One speaker described this event as the antithesis of the recent hate demonstrations.
The Shortwave Report 07/21/17 Listen Globally! (tags)
A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Spanish National Radio, NHK Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radio.
Mass Support for Chelsea Manning (tags)
police state
Major BDS Donor Owned Shares of Caterpillar While Campaigning for Divestment (tags)
Medea Benjamin of Code Pink / Global Exchange profited from $120,000 in Caterpillar investments, while campaigning for BDS
Exposing jewish voice for Peace (tags)
Important new report from NGO Monitor, on Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) , which views itself as the “Jewish wing” of the Palestinian solidarity movement. From NGO Monitor: Though JVP regards the organized Jewish community as its “enemy” and “opponent,” it nonetheless demands a seat at the communal table. The strategy, as stated by JVP’s executive director Rebecca Vilkomerson, is to create “a wedge” within the American Jewish community to generate the impression of polarization over Israel. The tactic is to dilute support for Israel in the Jewish community, toward the goal of reducing or eliminating the United States government’s economic, military, and political support for Israel.
Guantanamo
Whitewashing Extrajudicial Killing (tags)
tyranny
US Law Prohibits Transferring Guantanamo Prisoners to America (tags)
anti-war
“Killing by Remote Control”: Medea Benjamin Exposes Drones (tags)
Medea Benjamin, veteran peace activist and author of the new book "Drone Warfare: Killing by Remote Control," spoke in San Diego October 20 and showed photos of victims of U.S. drone attacks because the mainstream media are deliberately keeping these from the American people. She called on the peace movement to put massive pressure on the Obama administration to stop the drone attacks.
Romney/Ryanism in Tampa (tags)
corruption
Unless the Mayor stops it, Occupy Los Angeles is going to get beat down by Chief Charlie's demons on Thursday for writing with chalk on the sidewalks, all at taxpayer expense, all because Occupy Los Angeles spurned the Democrats who run the city.
Occupy the Military Industrial Complex (report back) (tags)
A series of demonstrations drew attention to one of the biggest (and least-discussed) welfare programs: the Military Industrial Complex. Although Boeing was the main target, demonstrations also occurred in front of Northrop Grumman and Raytheon. By late afternoon, there were about 50 participants. That number increased to approximately 75 by early evening. Most response from vehicular traffic seemed positive.
Long Time Passing: Mothers Speak About War and Terror (tags)
Reclaiming Our Children and Humanity on Mother’s Day, Every Day.
BTL:U.S. Peace Movement Regroups to Stop War with Iran (tags)
Interview with Medea Benjamin, co-founder Code Pink and Global Exchange, conducted by Scott Harris
BTL:Occupy Wall Street Movement Expands to Dozens of Cities, Towns (tags)
Interview with Medea Benjamin, Code Pink and Global Exchange co-founder, conducted by Scott Harris
RIP: America's Anti-War Movement (tags)
anti-war
War Is A Crime Preparation for Feb 7, 2012 Cal Primary (tags)
California will be part of Super Tuesday on February 7, 2012 when Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, Montana Republican caucuses, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Utah have their presidential primaries. The two peace parties on the California ballot are Peace & Freedom Party and the Green Party. Below is a partial list of the war crimes and human rights violations of the current Democrat in the White House.
Santa Barbara Says "No!" to War (tags)
After a moving rally at Dela Guerra Plaza, a contingent of [protesters marched to Arlington West, a commemoration of those fallen in war to remember the notorious Bush invasion of March 19, 2003
PROTEST WAR CRIMINAL JAY BYBEE (corrected time 9 AM) (tags)
Protest War Criminal Friday, Oct 8, 9AM Richard H. Chambers US Court of Appeals Bldg. 125 South Grand Avenue Pasadena, CA 91105 Picture ID required to enter Courthouse Supported by WCW, Code Pink, Topanga Peace, and many more! Info: 949.257.8501
Days of Action for Bradley Manning (tags)
"On September 16-19, groups and individuals will call on the United States government to drop the charges against Army Private First Class Bradley Manning. Twenty-two year old Manning, held in solitary confinement since May, has been charged with releasing classified documents including a video that shows American troops shooting and killing Reuters journalists in 2007. (Watch the video at www.collateralmurder.com) Manning’s imprisonment has resulted in an international outcry, with groups and activists throughout the US and abroad demanding his release and calling for transparency in America’s war policies. Famed Pentagon Papers whistleblower Daniel Ellsberg has called Mr. Manning, “A new hero of mine.” Act Locally! Activists should work within their communities to organize events locally during the International Days of Action. If you aren’t involved with a local group, contact your local affiliate of Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War or Code Pink, or look for activist groups in your area. Be Creative."
WikiLeaks "Afghan War Diaries" (tags)
a powerful indictment of all wars
BTL:Former Army Col. Ann Wright Recounts Israeli Assault on Gaza Aid Flotilla (tags)
BETWEEN THE LINES Syndicated Radio Newsmagazine
Democratic Party Defends Israeli Attack on Freedom Flotilla (tags)
Are you still registered Democrat instead of the pro-Palestinian Peace & Freedom Party or Green Party? The Democratic Party has come out in full force in support of the massacre of 15 members of the Freedom Flotilla, with 9 officially dead and 6 missing, reported thrown overboard by Israel's military, at US taxpayer expense. Here are the statements of the latest Democrats, defending Israel, after Democratic Vice President Joe Biden did the same, and the Republicans also do the same as both are 100% pro-Israel at all levels of office. And Critical Resistance's smuggled video is also here, showing the peaceful nature of the flotilla members.
Los Angeles Stages Protests Marking Seven Years of American War (tags)
Hollywood and Vine Hosts Antiwar Protests on The Seventh Anniversary of The American Iraqi Invasion. (Photo Set 1 of 1)
Israeli Occupation Supportive Companies to Boycott (tags)
Supporting BDS essential
Blocking Freedom Marcher/Viva Palestina Aid to Gaza (tags)
Egypt complicit with Israeli siege
BTL:International Solidarity Actions Commemorate on One Year Anniversary of Gaza Invasion (tags)
BETWEEN THE LINES Syndicated Radio Newsmagazine
Code Pink Betrayed by Anti-War's "Leadership" (tags)
While Cindy Sheehan led Code Pink's protests against the U.S. led war in Iraq outside of Bush's Crawford , TX ranch, she was the most popular activist with the anti-war's pro-Democrat establishment, yet Code Pink's current protests against Obama's continued military occupations in both Iraq and Afghanistan are ignored and scorned by the establishment neoliberals who claim to lead the peace movement. Most likely we can expect this neoliberal establishment element to support additional U.S. troops sent to Afghanistan, our current alpine quagmire..
BYE BYE BYBEE -STOP US TORTURE NOW! (tags)
Judge Jay Bybee, former head of the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel, authored legal memos approving torture. As a judge on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals he has a lifetime appointment. His unethical and illegal torture memos were not revealed in his Senate confirmation hearings. He admits that waterboarding "constitutes the imminent threat of death" and still allowed its use. Any act complicit in torture is a felony under US law. He must be removed from the bench now!
The Blackout of the March 21 Mobilizations: Redbaiting on the Left (tags)
The War on Iraq drags on with no clear end in sight. The war on Afghanistan is being escalated. The war on Pakistan has also been stepped up, a war undeclared by Congress, therefore unconstitutional and the basis for an impeachment. All this has happened since Obama took office.
Broken Campaign Promises; Obama's Tardy Iraqi Troop Withdrawal (tags)
Code Pink calls Obama's delayed troop withdrawal a broken promise, after claiming to have ALL troops out of Iraq by the end of 2009. Instead, we now have residual troops in Iraq until 2011, and the majority of troops not leaving Iraq until August 2010.
Fire John Yoo campaign arrives in SoCal (tags)
John Yoo, architect of the infamous "Torture Memos", is now teaching at Chapman University Law School. Anti-torture activists are continuing the fight that began in Berkeley to fire and disbar war criminal John Yoo.
Antiwar Activists “Boot” Dubya Out the Door (tags)
A rally and march was held in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 19, 2009. It’s objective was to give President George W. Bush “the boot” as he exited an office that he has disgraced by his failure to uphold the law. David Swanson, cofounder of afterdowningstreet. org, was one of the speakers at the event. He underscored the importance of appointing a “Special Prosecutor” to look into and hold accountable the culpable members of the Bush-Cheney Gang.
Angry Protests at S.F. Mortgage Bankers Conference (tags)
The annual national conference of the Mortgage Bankers Association was greeted by angry protests outside the Moscone West convention center in San Francisco on October 19-20. The demonstrations initiated by the ANSWER Coalition received extensive coverage from nearly all mainstream Bay Area media.
Women denounce Sarah Palin in Carson and Costa Mesa (tags)
CARSON and COSTA MESA, October 4, 2008 Clouds grayed the sky, but did not hamper attendance at either of the two anti-Sarah Palin rallies. Hundreds of activists arrived at both events to denounce the vice-presidential hopeful for her misogyny, ignorance, pettiness, and anti-democratic tendencies. A diversity among attendees and willingness to communicate characterized the day, particularly in Costa Mesa.
The Ground Noise and the Static: A Chronicle of the Battle of Saint Paul (Illustrated) (tags)
“Please, please, my friends, my dear friends, please, please don’t be diverted by the ground noise and the static”—John McCain, on being interrupted just before he can accept the GOP’s nomination, 9/4/08
Fascistic New Normal in St. Paul (tags)
August 29, St. Paul, Minnesota. Police in full riot gear raided the “RNC Welcoming Committee” (which described itself as “an anarchist/anti-authoritarian organizing body preparing for the 2008 Republican National Convention”) This raid, referred to in the media as a “pre-emptive strike,” marked the beginning of a weekend of terror and intimidation brought down by the state on activists, organizers, protestors, and journalists throughout the four-day span of the Republican National Convention.
DNC Protest, Split, and the Principled Stand of Cynthia McKinney (tags)
"As the United States activated Navy ships and the Air Force to begin an airlift of non-specified goods into the former Soviet state of Georgia, and military exercises began in the Persian Gulf near Iran, I received communications from certain individuals among the Colorado Greens who were organizing campaign support events there, suggesting that I not participate in an anti-war program being organized by other individuals in Colorado." -Cynthia McKinney In addition, the Green Party of Colorado has issued false statements to the press and all over the internet claiming that Green Party presidential candidate Cynthia McKinney will not be participating in the Recreate ’68 events. Here is one such statement from Dave Chandler, co-chair of the Colorado Green Party, Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress in the Seventh Congressional District, and supporter of a Denver ballot measure that would seize the vehicles of illegal immigrants: “Cynthia McKinney, Green Party candidate for President, and Rosa Clemente, Green Party candidate for Vice President are NOT participating in any Recreate ‘68 activities. Both candidates, and the Green Party of Colorado, are refuting this announcement and are stating that neither candidate, nor the Green Party of Colorado, are in any way associated with Recreate ’68, nor will any of their candidates be speaking at or attending any event, nor are they in any way associated with the group Recreate ’68.” This is a blatant lie. Cynthia McKinney and Rosa Clemente will be speaking at the Recreate ’68 events.
Interview With Cindy Sheehan – The Peace Mom vs. Congressional Madam (Speaker) (tags)
Cindy Sheehan speaks candidly about why she is running for Congress and plans to de-throne Rep. Nancy Pelosi.
Town hall calls for impeachment to save the Constitution (tags)
A regional town hall on the subject "Are Peace and Impeachment Possible?" was held in Oakland to reaffirm the need and political viability of impeaching Vice President Dick Cheney and President George W. Bush. It enjoined the audience to support new candidates running against Democratic Party leaders who have declined to challenge the Bush administration for its violations of the Constitution and international law.
Condloezza Rice Picketed in Australia (tags)
Chanting “war criminal,” anti-war protesters waved blood-colored hands at U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday, but police held them back as she left a Capitol Hill hearing room.
Condloezza Rice Picketed in Australia (tags)
Chanting “war criminal,” anti-war protesters waved blood-colored hands at U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday, but police held them back as she left a Capitol Hill hearing room.
Does Congress want to go on vacation, while wars rage in Iraq and Afghanistan?
Marianne Williamson, Medea Benjamin, Judith LeBlanc speak at the World Peace Forum.
The Shortwave Report 2/15 Listen Globally! (tags)
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Cuba, and Russia.
Cuban Students Denounce Manipulation (tags)
Students whose images were exploited by different foreign media to present them as a sign of rebellion against the Cuban government spoke during a video interview denouncing the manipulations that occurred and denying that they were arrested on Tuesday
The Republican Candidate (tags)
In that already famous Super Tuesday, a day of the week when a number of States of the Union were selecting the candidate of their choice for the presidency of the United States from among a group of contenders, one of the likely candidates to replace George W. Bush was John McCain...
The case of the CUBAN FIVE, one of the Top 25 Censored Stories of 2006-2007 (tags)
The case of the CUBAN FIVE, one of the Top 25 Censored Stories of 2006-2007 in: http://www.projectcensored.org
"Democrats lie, GIs die! Democrats lie, Iraqis die!" (tags)
An attempt to pressure the Democrats to commit to a complete withdrawal from Iraq--soon.
Watch Hillary Clinton Vehemently Vow to Raise Taxes and Vote for War (tags)
A leopard doesn’t change its spots.
Los Angeles Becomes The Largest City in the Country to oppose the Iraq War (tags)
End The War LA, Code Pink, Iraq Veterans Against the War and others, call for a mass convergence at city hall at 9:15AM, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16TH at Los Angeles City hall to put pressure on our elected officials to pass an historic anti-war resolution.
Locals Confront Blackwater at Their Gates as, Iraq Concludes Blackwater Committed Murder (tags)
As the Iraqi prime minister’s office determined that Blackwater USA shootings on September 16th in Baghdad was deliberate murder resulting in 17 civilian deaths, local opponents confronted Blackwater at the gates of the proposed “Blackwater West” site in Potrero, a tiny town in east San Diego county. Organizers estimated that over 300 people took part in the weekend's event, marching a mile from the rally site to the gates of Blackwater West.
Beyond the lies: How Pelosi or Reid can end the war now (tags)
Nancy Pelosi herself has the power to stop funding the occupation of Iraq; all she has to do is refuse to allow any more Iraq spending bills to come up for a vote in the House of Representatives. In the Senate, Majority Leader Harry Reid has the same power.
Blackwater USA Faces Congress and Wrath of Tiny CA Town (tags)
As US Congress Committee on Oversight and Government holds hearings on the use of private security contractors in Iraq--including testimony from Blackwater USA Chairman Erik Prince--local opponents of Blackwater USA are planning a major rally, for the first time at the gates of the proposed Blackwater West site, on Saturday, October 6th through Sunday, October, 7th.
As Blackwater Comes Under Fire in Iraq, So-Cal Turns Up Heat to Stop Blackwater West (tags)
As US Congress and Iraqi government officials probe recent killings of civilians by the notorious private contractors in Baghdad, local opponents to the expansion of Blackwater USA will stage a major rally and encampment at the gates of the proposed “Blackwater West” site in Potrero, a tiny town in east San Diego county on Saturday, October 6th - Sunday, October, 7th. The event will happen just days after Blackwater founder Erik Prince is scheduled to testify before the US Congress.
Stop Blackwater West Demo Oct. 6 & & (tags)
Encampment and Demonstration to Stop Blackwater West from building a training facility in San Diego County
Petraeus with a Kiss (A Critical Review) (tags)
Captain Eric H. May, the Internet intelligence writer, provides a searing review of the performance by General David Petraeus last week.
100,000 March for Peace on Wash.DC on Sept 15, 2007 (tags)
On Sept. 15, 2007, nearly 100,000 people -- led by anti-war Iraq veterans, military families and others -- marched from the White House to the Capitol in Washington, D.C. to demand an immediate end to the occupation of Iraq. The march concluded with a dramatic "die-in" of 5,000 people surrounding the Capitol. Almost 200 people were arrested when police prevented them taking an anti-war message to Congress.
General Strike! 9/11/07! No Work! No School! No Commerce! (tags)
This September Eleventh: No Work, No School, No Commerce! Hit The Streets!
On the Line in the Port of Oakland (tags)
Dockworkers honored a community picket line in the Port of Oakland on May 19, 2007, and the shipping operations of a war profiteer were shut down for two shifts. Cargo did not move at the SSA terminal that day. It takes only two lines to sum this up, but it took two months to prepare.
Mothers For Peace Arrested on Capitol Hill (tags)
The “SWARM on Congress” campaign got off to a rousing start on May 14, 2007, in the nation’s capital. Cindy Sheehan spoke to the crowd at Lafayette Park; along with Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-CA) and activists Kevin Zeese, David Swanson, Debra Sweet, Ann Wright, the Rev. Lennox Yearwood, and others. After parading to Capitol Hill, 33 of the estimated 250 antiwar activists were arrested there for refusing a police order to disperse.
Uncle Sam Wants You Bad: Preventing The Militarization of our Schools (tags)
Article on Military Activities Scheduled at Cal State Fullerton University - and Community Resistance
No More CASH, No More CASKETS! Orange County Peace Coalition Rally, 3.17.07 (tags)
No More CASH, No More CASKETS!
Editorial cartoon series: "Your Jackass Slate For 2008!" (tags)
Here we are not even six months after The Most Important Election Since The Last Mass Extinction Event and, like Christmas commercials during the World Series, the Democratic "stars" have already announced their candidacies for the 2008 Presidential Fracas...
'Oscar for Peace' Anti-War Vigil and Awards Ceremony (tags)
Support Our Troops! Bring them home now, and take care of them when they get here!
Rep. John Conyers: “Congress Can Fire Bush!” (tags)
A massive anti-Iraqi War rally was held, in D.C., on Sat., Jan. 27, 2007. The Chairman of the House’s Judiciary Committee, Rep. John Conyers (D-MI), sent an unmistakable warning to President George W. Bush. Conyers said he wants the “war stopped.” He reminded Bush, that the U.S. Congress “can fire him.” Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA) said Bush “tricked the American people” into the war. She said, to loud applause: “Bush isn’t the decider. He’s the liar!”
The Peoples’ Counter State of the Union Message (tags)
George W. Bush, the Liar-in-Chief, did his thing on Tuesday night, Jan. 23, 2007. He delivered another one of his so-called “State of the Union” messages to the Congress, on Capitol Hill. Outside the building, however, by the reflective pool, activists, like: Col. Ann Wright, Medea Benjamin, Jeffrey Milliard and Travis Morales, offered a true representation of the state of our nation. They demanded an end to the Iraqi War and bringing our troops home.
Cop Assaults Activist at Lockheed Martin Protest (tags)
A peaceful rally, on the morning of Dec. 22, 2006, protesting Lockheed Martin’s production of lethal cluster bombs turned ugly. The giant defense contractor’s headquarters are located in Montgomery County, MD, just north of Washington, D.C. As one of the activists, Patrick J. Elder, was speaking to the demonstrators about the deadly effects of the cluster bomb device, he was ordered “off the grass” by a police officer. When Mr. Elder immediately complied and moved to the sidewalk, he was then assaulted by a cop.
BTL:Grassroots Impeachment Campaign Launches Drive to... (tags)
...Remove Bush & Cheney from Office~Interview with Tim Carpenter, director of Progressive Democrats of America, conducted by Between the Lines'Scott Harris
Recruitment Center Closed for Peace (tags)
Thursday, Dec 7th 8 AM - 11:50 AM Signs & Presence for Peace on Colorado Blvd. 12 PM - 1 PM Student Rally on Pasadena City College Campus Meet at Sculpture Garden 12:45 PM Press Conference @ Armed Forces Recruitment Station 1 PM - 8 PM Support Members Engaging in Direct Action And Candlelight Vigil @ Recruitment Center
The Marla Ruzicka Story -- The *Real* Story (tags)
No one who was a threat -- let alone any real threat -- to the U.S. imperialist war machine would ever be gushingly and pervasively celebrated by it, the Congress, the President and the military, no less, and the political establishment's corporate media. Marla Ruzicka -- even posing for pictures on top of tanks and in group hugs with gun-posing American soldiers, let alone using the war and exploiting the misery of the Iraqi people to parlay that into a hoped-for lucrative cushy position inside the Pentagon or State Department, feathering her nest and her new career with military-industrial complex money (yet still a pittance of that spent on the bombs of war) -- served as a willing PR front for that machine. Furthermore, she was willing to collect and *give* that information directly to the US *military*, providing it with, in effect, valuable intelligence on the Iraqi people (how many males and females of which ages, including possible fighting age, in each family, and what their resources and professional/community positions were, perhaps a community critic of the US war, maybe an intellectual, a journalist, a teacher, or a doctor/nurse who could patch up Iraqi wounded resistace fighters, and who in each family might have gotten shot -- perhaps a resistance member? -- by the US military) under the guise of humanitarian relief. Here is what progressive journalist Christian Parenti had to say about the darling of the U.S. imperialist military machine:
Street Signs and Solar Ovens! Social Craft in LA (tags)
A though provoking exhibition featuring artwork created with social activism as its inspiration. The exhibit explores the inventive objects and strategies created by artists in response to the environmental, political and social issues of our time. The objects featured will include protest art meant for public display as well as tools for socially conscious living.
Code Pink Interrupts Bush @ Energy Conference (tags)
Received from Laurie Meier of St. Louis Code Pink:
Drive Out the Bush Regime (tags)
Thursday's World Can't Wait march united immigrants, nurses, anti-war activists, opponents of torture, truth-seekers, and all those disaffected with the state of the union in a movement that burgeoned even as it walked down Broadway.
Code Pink Gives Schiff the Pink Slip (tags)
Vote Peace, Fire Schiff...
Press Briefing Re: AGUSTÍN AGUAYO (tags)
Agustín Aguayo is a Conscientious Objector and War Resister who went AWOL on September 2, 2006, when his unit deployed for a second time from Germany to Iraq. Today he will be brought by military escort to Germany or to Kuwait
OCT 7 - BREAKING THE PROPAGANDA OF SILENCE: A BENEFIT FOR RAWA (tags)
Press Briefing Re: AGUSTÍN AGUAYO (tags)
PRESS BRIEFING With HELGA AGUAYO, Wife of Army Specialist AGUSTÍN AGUAYO, and Supporters Today he will be brought by military escort to Germany or to Kuwait to face prosecution by the Army.
O'Really, O'Reilly?? Pics of Protest (tags)
Eight Strong Protest O'Reilly at Nixon Library
Protests Increase in August (tags)
From: Protest News Website
BTL:US Peace Activists, Iraqi Parlimentarians Promote Timetable to... (tags)
...End America's Occupation of Iraq~Interview with Medea Benjamin, cofounder of Code Pink Women for Peace & Global Exchange, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
Camp Democracy - This is it (tags)
This is our opportunity to do what the citizens of the Ukraine, of Mexico, and of other countries do when their democracies are taken from them. This is our chance to say, "Enough is enough!"
The Activist Support Circle: Dealing with Activist Fatigue and Other Problems (tags)
Organizers and participants discuss this monthly gathering in Santa Monica.
OC Peace in the Mid-East Demo! 8.9.06 (tags)
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The SHORTWAVE REPORT 8/4/06 ¡LISTEN GLOBALLY! (tags)
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Spain, Cuba, and Russia.
Code Pink demonstrates in favor of peace (tags)
Code Pink of OC, a a large grass-roots women’s peace & social justice movement, demonstrates at the circle in Old Towne Orange. Photo: Chapman and Glasell in Orange, CA- Code Pink Demonstrators
Medea Benjamin Disrupts Iraqi PM Speech (tags)
Medea broke into a chant saying: "Iraqis want the troops to leave, bring them home now! Listen to the Iraqis!"
Cindy Sheehan Buys 5 Acres Near Bush Ranch (tags)
Ms. Sheehan has paid over $50,000 for land just outside of Crawford, Texas for Camp Casey and the upcoming protest of the Iraq War there. She has been fasting with Code Pink and several other anti-war organizations in front of the White House for over three weeks.
Bring the Troops Home FAST! 3,000 Join Sheehan in a Fast (tags)
3,000 people from all over the world have joined Cindy Sheehan and Code Pink in a fast to bring the troops home "FAST".
May Saw a "First" in the Anti-War Movement (tags)
"America's first woman GI to declare herself a conscientious objector, Katherine Jashinski, was denied a discharge and courtmartialed on May 23rd. She is serving a 120 day prison sentence."
Gold Star Mother Urges Americans to Sign the Voters Pledge (tags)
No More Pro-War Candidates, No More Wars of Choice
The SHORTWAVE REPORT 5/19/06 ¡LISTEN GLOBALLY! (tags)
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Netherlands, Spain, Cuba, and Russia.
Code Pink Challenges White House (tags)
Code Pink activists showed up on Mother’s Day to challenge the War Party. They took their case directly to the White House. In a rally that included a mini-parade, speeches, a sing along and the waving of plenty of roses, the Ladies in Pink were in great form. Cindy Sheehan said they are “making a difference.” And, Actress Susan Sarandon read an open letter to Laura Bush, in which she mocked Laura’s husband, “The Decider,” as a warmonger.
THE CHRISTIAN RIGHT IS HOLDING GIANT YOUTH GATHERINGS CALLED BATTLECRY (tags)
This is an announcement and an essay which goes into detail about the Battlecry Youth gatherings. G.W. Bush is part of this maniacal cult that promotes wars against Muslim countries, with young "christian soldiers" doing the fighting, laws that take away women's rights to make decisions about their bodies, and other anti-sexual and homophobic ideas...
3/15: Los Angeles Community/Activist Event to End the War on Iraq, Bring Troops Home! (tags)
Three Years Too Many! At the wake of the Third Anniversary of the Iraq War, this is a community event to highlight the local costs of the war and how we can involve for the up-coming local peace and justice movements.
Presidents' Day Impeach Bush Demo, Nixon Library, OC Peace Coalition, Pics (tags)
Photos from Feb. 20, 2006, Presidents' Day Impeach George W. Bush Demo, Yorba Linda, CA, 11-1 p.m.
Greens Best/Worst list of 2005 (tags)
Green Party of California tabs Schwarzenegger, Bush as 2005 ‘Bad Guys,' lists Cindy Sheehan, Green activist killed in Iraq among ‘Heroes'
South Central Farmers - Protest at Horowitz Office (tags)
About 50 people picketed outside the offices of developer, Ralph Horowitz today to call attention to his plans to evict the South Central Farmers from the land they have been farming since 1994.
BTL:Mother of Slain U.S. Soldier Describes Her Grief and Opposition to Iraq War (tags)
Interview with Dolores Kesterson, mother of Army chief warrant officer Erik Kesterson killed in Iraq Nov. 15, 2003, conducted by Between the Lines' Scott Harris
Woman GI Publicly Resists War! (tags)
Army National Guard Specialist Katherine Jashinski, on active duty with the 111th ASG since January of this year, will make a public statement against war as a conscientious objector in the face of orders to participate in weapons training and deploy to the Middle East.
November 2nd World Can't Wait (tags)
On November 2nd, in over 60 cities across the country including high schools and colleges in many of these cities, The World Can’t Wait Drive Out the Bush Regime launches the first national movement in American history dedicated to driving a sitting president out of office.
Nov. 2 "Drive Out the Bush Regime" Gets Major Endorsements (tags)
Howard Zinn, Code Pink, Mumia Abu-Jamal are among those endorsing day of walk outs and mobilizations Nov 2, anniversary of Bush's "re"-election, to drive his regime out of office. Local actions are along Wilshire Bl - noon to 8 pm.
A Light in the Darkness: An Antiwar Vigil (tags)
A report from the Vigil for 2000 at Wilshire Blvd and Veteran Ave
Reno: Rebel without a Pause (tags)
Reno will appear at SPARC this Sunday 9/11/05 5pm
Protest the Illegal War on Iraq!, Orange Circle, 9/1/05 (tags)
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A News Birth! Independent World Television News! (tags)
Have you heard of the birth of Independent World Television News (IWT)? http://www.iwtnews.com/
Saturday August 6, 2005 (11:00 am -2:00 pm) 60th Anniversary Commemoration of the Nuclear Bombing of Hiroshima! Regional Southern California Protest Rally and Remembrance to be held at the Seal Beach Weapons Center
Seal Beach Anti-Nuke Rally: A National Day of Action! 8/6/05 (tags)
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Danny DeVito for Governor: Dump the Evil Twin (tags)
The evidence is overwhelming. Not only has the Evil Twin caused great harm in his first political role, there’s no forecasting the disaster if he gets to star in the sequel. If the voters are committed to having an actor as their governor, they should at least have the right to the performance of a good actor. Californians should dump Schwarzenegger and elect Danny DeVito, as Governor of California. He’s smarter, better looking, and we can understand (and believe) what he says.
Protests Slowed But Important During June (tags)
LA, DC, Santa Cruz and Sacramento held demonstrations in front of the KTLA TV station, the Washington Post, the Santa Cruz Sentinal and the Sacramento Bee, respectively, to protest the "NO COVERAGE" of the Downing Street Minutes.
A Mom's FYI: Reality Bites (tags)
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Moms tell recruiters: ‘Leave My Child Alone!’ (tags)
WASHINGTON — Megan Watson, leader of Mainstream Moms, is so angry at military recruiters for invading schools to sign up unwary youth for combat in Iraq that she and her group launched an online movement, “LeaveMyChildAlone.org.”
Iraq: Bush's Watergate? (tags)
The "Downing Street Memo" could be the last straw, or the spark that lights a fire, for an American public fed up with the Iraq war.
May Day Versus Loyalty Day (tags)
May Day versus McCarthy era like "Loyalty Day" opened a UN Conference against Nuclear Weapons that seemed doomed by ambiguities and lack of reportage from its very start… including vagueUS intentions towards peace contrasted by recent trends and “nuclearised” weapons that support pre emptive strikes. Meanwhile, Israel still vague about possessing nuclear weapons adds to its crimes against humanity in the Occupied Territories by dumping its waste on someone else’s homeland.
PROTEST PLANNED FOR OAS MEETING (tags)
In response to the June 3rd-9th Organization of American States meeting in Fort Lauderdale Florida, South Floridian activists are organizing to protest the OAS on four points: the FTAA/CAFTAA (the OAS created their "Summit of the America"); human rights violations and environmental issues the OAS ignores; and OAS failure to impede foreign (mostly U.S.) domination of Western Third World Countries. The protest will be held Sunday, June 5th, as part of a weekend of related events.
US 'smuggles wounded troops home' under cover of darkness (tags)
Andrew Buncombe – The Independent April 10, 2005 The Pentagon has been accused of smuggling wounded soldiers into the US under cover of darkness to avoid bad publicity about the number of troops being injured and maimed in Iraq. The media have also been prevented from photographing wounded soldiers when they arrive at hospital.
GABRIELA Network Intl Women Day March & Rally, Women's History Month Activities (tags)
From California to New York, GABRIELA Network, a Philippine-US women's solidarity mass organization, commemorates Intl Women's Day, demand end to war and occupation, calls attention to the impact of these on women of Philippine ancestry.
BTL:"Unwelcome Guests at a Coronation" (tags)
Protests at the Presidential Inauguration of George W. Bush
Where Do We Go From Here -- A Forum in Topanga (tags)
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? A Community Forum to Unite Los Angeles Area Progressives SATURDAY, JANUARY 29TH 2005 AT 2:00 PM THE TOPANGA COMMUNITY HOUSE (1440 North Topanga Canyon Blvd)
Another election stolen while America sleeps (tags)
We've been robbed again, and yet most voters probably know little about this latest episode of electoral travesty.. Action Speaks asks you to contact your senator.. Too much is at stake to simply drop this issue and move on.
LA Supports War-Injured Children of Iraq - Asra'a Visits Venice (tags)
At nine years old Asra'a Mizyad lost her arm to a U.S. bomb falling on Iraq. This week she brought hope for reconciliation between our people, united in a fight for a just peace.
Code Pink trumps CHP
TAKE ACTION - VOTE ON TRL FOR MOSH (tags)
Get the word out!
Code Pink 405 Banner Drop! (tags)
Give Bush the Pink Slip!
Breaking: Code Pink Founder Protests in front of Bush, RNC? (tags)
Venice Beach Code Pink co-founder reported by NYC Indy Media newsire to be one of protesters removed from the floor of the RNC during Bush's speech tonite. Bewlow is NYCIMC text:
LOS ANGELES SOLIDARITY PEACE AND JUSTICE VIGIL (tags)
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Pics from anti-Bush* Protest today (tags)
Pics from today's protest. Great Job, Code Pink !
Medea Benjamin Dragged Off DNC Floor in Handcuffs (tags)
Medea Benjamin Dragged Off DNC Floor in Handcuffs For Unfurling "End the Occupation of Iraq" Banner
JOIN THE PINK BLOQUE AT THE RNC (tags)
THE PINK BLOQUE IS HEADED TO THE REPUBLICAN NATIONAL CONVENTION 29 AUGUST 2004
Feminists Silent on Freedom for Iraqi Women (tags)
Green Party Convention Live on C-Span June 26 (tags)
The Green Party of the United States National Convention will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 23-28, 2004. C-SPAN tv will cover it LIVE on June 26. Check http://c-span.org and http://www.gp.org for schedules.
Green Party Convention Live on C-Span June 26 (tags)
The Green Party of the United States National Convention will be in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, June 23-28, 2004. C-SPAN tv will cover it LIVE on June 26. Check http://c-span.org and http://www.gp.org for schedules.
NO A LA INTERVENCION DE ESTADOS UNIDOS EN VENEZUELA (tags)
Un referéndum para revocar el Presidente Hugo Chávez y varios políticos antichavistas será convocado para el mes de agosto. La presión ejercida por los EEUU para derrocar a Presidente Chávez y apropiarse del petróleo del pueblo venezolano es mas fuerte que nunca. Exigimos que los medios de comunicación informen que esta ocurriendo en Venezuela, en lugar de actuar como empleados del no electo y odiado gobierno de Bush.
NO TO UNITED STATES INTERVENTION IN VENEZUELA (tags)
A referendum to recall President Chavez as well as a number of anti-chavista elected officials is being called for August. US pressure to overthrow President Chavez and get its hands on the oil of the venezuelan people is greater than ever. We demand that the media report what is happening in Venezuela rather than act as employees of the hated and unelected Bush administration.
THURS 7PM: Sonali & Medea on Afghanistan & Iraq (tags)
Night of Resistance & Solidarity with the People of Afghanistan and Iraq WHEN: May 27th 2004 - 7:30-9:30pm WHERE: Immanuel Presbyterian Church 3300 W. Wilshire Blvd @ Berendo, LA
NIGHT OF RESISTANCE & SOLIDARITY WITH THE PEOPLE OF AFGHANISTAN & IRAQ (tags)
This event is a fundraiser for Afghan Women's Mission and Global Exchange. Our speaker's, Sonali Kolhatkar and Medea Benjamin wil not only be speaking about the organization and their work, but also about the current situations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In Honor of International Women's Day (tags)
Online video footage of Code Pink Vigil and arrest of Alice Walker, Medea Benjamin, Amy Goodman and others. Also, Code Pink meets Hillary Clinton 2003.
LA Auto Show Protest sponsored by LA Bus Riders and Code Pink.
“LA Auto Show” REALITY CHECK (tags)
Global Exchange, Bus Riders Union and Code Pink provide “LA Auto Show” REALITY CHECK Bilingual Audio from the Convention Center– Medea Benjamin, Anti-Corporate Chants and Bus Rider Union spokesperson
Michael Powell: Up in Flames (tags)
Poor, poor, pitiful Michael Powell. His term as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission was supposed to be easy. He thought that like FCC chairs before him, his job was to jet around the country meeting at swank resorts with the CEOs of major media companies, take some notes and then quietly implement their sweeping agenda for loosening the last significant constraints on media consolidation in the United States.
Peter Camejo on the Recall (tags)
Subject: Peter Camejo on the Recall
Green Candidate - Peter Camejo Analyzes The Recall (tags)
10/14/03 - Camejo analyzes the recall; Debate Strategy, Vote Declines, Democrat Lies About the Polls, What Our Vote Reveals About Our Base, Democratic Party Front Organizations, Arianna Huffington, Understanding the Demos/Rupubs & more.
Arnold's Thugs Attacked Candidates, Too (tags)
In the last days of the campaign, violent Schwarzenegger supporters not only roughed up protesters and the media, they roughed up opposing candidates as well. An account by former gubernatorial candidate Georgy Russell.
CODE PINK at the Museum of Tolerance and at Arnold's House (tags)
Code Pink gathered at Arnold Schwarzenegger's house and at the Museum of Tolerance to ask the former body builder to drop from the race for governor, Monday, October 6th.
Schwarzenegger Statewide Day of Protest (tags)
Code Pink organized “Women Can Stop Schwarzenegger Statewide Day of Protest” Friday at Arnold’s campaign headquarters. What took place was a HIGHLY ENERGIZED demonstration.
Code Pink demo - Sunday (tags)
Code Pink rally today, Arnold HQ in Santa Monica
(2) Photos: CODE PINK protest at Arnold's Headquarters, Oct. 3rd (tags)
CODE PINK protest at Arnold's Headquarters, Oct. 3rd
Photos from the demo, more on my camblog, polizeros.textamerica.com
PHOTOS: Code Pink Protest at Arnold headquarters Oct. 3rd (tags)
Code Pink Protest at Arnold headquarters Oct. 3rd
Stop Occupations!
Pax ptir bello/peace is more powerful than war (tags)
Report from Baghdad from Beirut Indymedia
Oprah and Maria and Arnold: A Softball Disgrace (tags)
We wanted Oprah to ask Arnold Schwarzenegger the tough questions. She didn't.
Code Pink briefly terminates Arnold (tags)
Code Pink briefly terminates Arnold
Dozens of women protest "Governor Gang Bang" (tags)
The demonstrators chanted outside and held signs of protest. "Terminate the Barbarian," one sign read. Another said: "Governor Gang Bang."
NEW TIME 3PM: To NEW TIME: 3PM Anti-Arnold Demo (tags)
Women’s groups angered by actor and candidate for governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger’s history of "degrading" comments about women and reported acts of sexual harassment will protest stating at 3:00 PM this Friday, as he opens his new campaign headquarters at 1338 4th Street in Santa Monica. According to our sources the elusive candidate is scheduled to be there at 3:00 PM.
FRIDAY 4:30PM Womens Groups Protest at NEW Arnold Hqs (tags)
Women’s groups and their supporters, angered by actor and candidate for governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger’s history of "degrading" comments about women and reported acts of sexual harassment will protest stating at 4:30 PM this Friday, as he opens his new campaign headquarters at 1338 4th Street in Santa Monica. The candidate is scheduled to be there at that time.
Not In Our Name's 3rd Truth Underground Series On The Occupation In Iraq (tags)
3rd Installment of NION's Truth Underground Lecture Series. This lecture includes eyewitness accounts of the current occupation of Iraq. Speakers will include reps from Code Pink, Physicians For Social Responsibility and Voices in the Wilderness.
BACK INTO THE STREETS!! : WHERE ARE THE ANTI-WAR PRTOESTS!!? (tags)
More and more attacks on U.S. soldiers confirm that we are headed into a long guerilla war. Wives, mothers, girlfriends, children and others are losing their loved ones. WHERE ARE THE ANTI-WAR PROTESTORS!!?
TONIGHT:Jodie Evans Just Back from Iraq @SPARC (tags)
With Love From Baghdad... (Jodie Evans report--just returning from the opening of The International Occupation Watch Center in Iraq*) WHEN: Monday, July 14th at 8pm WHERE: SPARC - on the North side of Venice Blvd, West of Lincoln and just west of Oakwood.
pictures from the demonstration in Century City during which Bush raised millions of dollars, Code Pink proved that they rule the world, and I felt so frustrated that I left feeling utterly hopeless. 1st of 2 (apologies for the image quality. it was a throwaway camera)
Bush's Backyard Surprise (tags)
A group by the name of "Bush's Backyard Surprise" attended the BP Power of Freedom Independence Day Celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park in Houston on Friday. Displaying the Bill of Rights with the word: "canceled", the group handed out flyers with critical information about the Patriot Acts.
Declare Independence From Corporate Media (tags)
Celebrate July 4th By Declaring Independence From Corporate Media
Century City: The Anti-Bush Party (tags)
Although he would have, no doubt, prefered to slink into town, collect his millions and slink out again, the city showed up in all it's diversity and creativity to speak it's mind.
Bush Gets a Code Pink Slip (tags)
Code Pink women in Los Angeles delivered Bush a 45 foot satin "pink slip" as he dropped in on California to collect his payback from the profits of military spending and tax cuts.
Code Pink hung a huge Pink slip from the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles where George Bush was attending a Republican Party fundraiser. The pink slip contained the message " BUSH: You Lied...Your Fired.
Leftist Starving the Poor (a la Mao) (tags)
Science offers the poor bread. . . the left offers a circus. Continuing in its grand tradition of starving the poor to death. . . the left opposes advances in food sciences!
How the Reformists attempt to liquidate the anti-war movement (tags)
Recent New York Times article outlines a well-organized, massive and concerted effort by the reformist wing of the antiwar movement to derail the antiwar movement and turn activists into election fodder for the Democratic Party.
The Peace Movement is Being Hijacked by the Liberals? (tags)
It's very easy after all hard work has been done for those that have without any democracy involved to take the reins of the peace movement and steer it nose first into the ground.
PHOTOS: CODE PINK DEMO M19 (tags)
CODE PINK DEMONSTRATION M19 AT THE LOS ANGELES NATIONAL CEMETARY All images Copyright 2003 Heidi Werntz.
03-19-03 CODE PINK MARCH AGAINST THE WAR, PHOTOS (tags)
Today about one hundred people from the organization Code Pink Marched in Westwood around 8 a.m.
8 AM Wednesday CodePink Action at VA Cemetery (tags)
CodePink and Peace Activists to Stage Simultaneous Actions in Los Angeles and Washington, DC Dramatic Funeral Procession Wednesday With Children’s Coffins And Body Bags Will Mark Peaceful Prayer Vigil To Los Angeles Resting Place For US Veterans Of War
Alice Walker, Amy Goodman & Other Notable Women Arrested in Anti-War Protest (tags)
Twenty three women, including nationally recognized award-winning authors Alice Walker and Maxine Hong Kingston, Pacifica Radio's Amy Goodman, were arrested in front of the White House on International Women’s Day, protesting against the Bush Administration’s proposed war on Iraq. They had marched from Malcolm X Park in Washington, DC, leading more than 5,000 peace activists associated with Code Pink, Women for Peace, to the White House.
MARCH 8: Thousands of Women Stream into DC for Anti-War March & Rally Int'l Women's Day (tags)
Women from Kansas, Vermont, Oregon, Texas and dozens of other states have begun arriving in Washington, DC--dressed in pink--to participate in the women-led rally and march that will be held on Saturday, March 8, International Women's Day.
Peace Demonstrators in US & UK Take Message to the Pumps: No War for Oil! (tags)
National Release: Peace Demonstrators in US & UK Take Message to the Pumps: NO WAR FOR OIL Day of Action at Over 100 Gas Stations Calls for Peace, Security, and Environmental Protection via Reduction of Dependence on Oil
LA Peace Activists Take Message to the Pumps: NO WAR FOR OIL (tags)
A Peace Activists Take Message to the Pumps: NO WAR FOR OIL Day of Action at Gas Station Among Peace Demonstrations Across US
Coffee House Teach-Ins to Go National (tags)
LA Coffee House Teach-Ins, with six successful bookstore and coffee house teach-ins under their proverbial belt, and two more, Dec. 18 and Dec. 21, are poised to go national, as requests start to come in from New York, San Francisco, and Pennsylvania to do localized teach-ins with art, music, speakers, politics, and more.