Too Many Overseas Bases David Vine | February 25, 2009 Editor: Emily Schwartz Greco Foreign Policy In Focus www.fpif.org In the midst of an economic crisis that’s getting scarier by the day, it’s time to ask whether the nation can really afford some 1,000 military bases overseas. For those unfamiliar with the issue, you read… Read more »
McCain attacks Inouye’s earmarks
Agape With Wrath By Dana Milbank Tuesday, March 3, 2009; Page A03 Apparently John McCain was operating under a 120-day cooling-off period. In the four months since the presidential race, the former Republican nominee has been, for the most part, a graceful loser, returning to the Senate to lead the loyal opposition with dignity. But… Read more »
Rays of Hope for Gaza – A Fundraiser for the People of Gaza
This will be an uplifting event to raise funds for the people of Gaza. March 14, 2009 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Harris United Methodist Church, 20 South Vineyard Blvd.
USAREUR wants to keep more troops in Germany and Italy
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2009/03/army_europe_030209w/ USAREUR chief calls for stop to drawdown Ham wants to keep 4 BCTs in Germany and Italy By Jim Tice – Staff writer Posted : Monday Mar 2, 2009 11:36:30 EST The drawdown of Army forces in Germany would be halted under a plan proposed by U.S. Army Europe commander Gen. Carter F. Ham…. Read more »
Surfers vs. the Superferry
Surfers vs. the Superferry By Jerry Mander & Koohan Paik This article appeared in the March 16, 2009 edition of The Nation. February 25, 2009 We don’t ordinarily seek inspirational models of grassroots uprisings–especially against global corporate-military boondoggles–from surfer beaches on luscious tropical islands. So it surprises colleagues on the left when we tell them… Read more »
UH begins search for chemical weapons dumped at sea
Starbulletin.com Depth Chargers The University of Hawaii will search the sea for chemical weapons dumped in 1944 By Gregg K. Kakesako POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 25, 2009 The University of Hawaii’s two submersibles will spend 15 days beginning Monday filming and taking water and sediment samples south of Pearl Harbor as part of an… Read more »
Air Force Sergeant killed in motorcycle crash
H-1 Motorcycle Crash Victim Identified Examiner Says Air Force Sgt. Died Of Multiple Trauma Injuries POSTED: 5:56 pm HST February 24, 2009 UPDATED: 6:11 pm HST February 24, 2009 HONOLULU — The man killed in Sunday’s deadly motorcycle crash on the H-1 Freeway has been identified as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force. The… Read more »
Maui torch march reaches Makena
http://www.kpoa.com/documents/local_news. Group finds fellowship, scary traffic Around-island Hawaiian marchers make progress By KEKOA ENOMOTO, Staff Writer POSTED: February 24, 2009 Article Photos MAHINA MARTIN photo Taro farmer Oliver Dukelow of Kahakuloa leads a group of marchers through his moku, or district, on Saturday. MAKENA – The kaapuni, or circle-island torch march, that started at midnight… Read more »
Protest state of Hawai’i’s bid to extinguish Kanaka Maoli land claims
Aloha kakou: This is a very busy week, with events being organized throughout Hawaii and the US in opposition to the state’s attempt to negate Hawaiian claims to our national lands. Here’s a current list of activities that are being planned. Please participate, and at a minimum, fly a Hawaiian flag. For up to date… Read more »
U.S. Military Base In Vicenza Gets Final Approval
http://www.countercurrents.org/westbrook230109.htm U.S. Military Base In Vicenza Gets Final Approval By Stephanie Westbrook 23 February, 2009 Countercurrents.org At a press conference on Friday, February 20, Italian Special Commissioner Paola Costa and U.S. Consul General from Milan, Daniel Weygandt, announced final approval for a new U.S. military base in Vicenza, Italy. The project, approved by a joint… Read more »
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