http://closethebase.org/2010/04/28/official-press-release-april-28-2010/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010 CONTACT: John Feffer, Institute for Policy Studies johnf@ips-dc.org, 202-234-9382, cell: 510-282-8983 New U.S.-Japan coalition posts full-page ad in *The Washington Post* Washington – April 28 – A full-page ad calling for the closure of the Futenma Marine Corps base and no base relocation within Okinawa prefecture has appeared… Read more »
Okinawa Times: Anti-bases actions around the world (Japanese language)
Roughly translated, the last part of the article says that in front of the Japanese Consulate in Honolulu, Hawaii, a group composed of “HOA” (Hawaii, Okinawa Alliance) called an action with more than 30 people. Participants demanded the closure of Futenma airfield without a replacement in Okinawa. The rally participants included Nikkei, Filipinos, South Koreans,… Read more »
Ryukyu Shimpo article on demonstrations in Washington, D.C. and Honolulu (Japanese language)
The article reports on the action in front of the Japanese Embassy in Washington, D.C. and the vigil in Honolulu in front of the Consulate General of Japan. The article mentions that in Hawai’i, participants wore a yellow ribbons and held signs saying “Bases Out of Guam, Okinawa, Hawaii”. After igniting candles, participants gathered in… Read more »
U.S. Military creating an Environmental Disaster in Afghanistan
http://globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=18883 The American Military is Creating an Environmental Disaster in Afghanistan By Matthew Nasuti Global Research, April 27, 2010 Kabul Press – 2010-04-25 The American military presence in Afghanistan consists of fleets of aircraft, helicopters, armored vehicles, weapons, equipment, troops and facilities. Since 2001, they have generated millions of kilograms of hazardous, toxic and radioactive… Read more »
Still Present Pasts: Korean Americans and the “Forgotten War”
AFSC Hawai’i and the DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina network has been collaborating with the Hawai’i Korea Peace Day Committee and the National Campaign to End the Korean War on a number of events. This upcoming exhibit makes tangible the memories of a “forgotten war”, a war that has never officially ended. >><< Still Present Pasts:… Read more »
If Not Now, When: Hawai’i Call for Artwork on Peace, Justice and Nonviolence
Deadline for Submissions May 28, 2010 PLEASE SHARE WIDELY JURIED EXHIBITION / CALL FOR ARTWORK If Not Now, When June 25-September 25, 2010 Bishop Museum DEADLINE TO RECEIVE SUBMISSIONS: MAY 28, 2010 Juried exhibition theme: Peace, justice, and the heritage of non-violent resistance. If Not Now, When commemorates the 60th anniversary of the start of… Read more »
Okinawa Statement for the Withdrawal of the U.S. Marines
This statement was issued by prominent scholars and professionals in Japan and Okinawa. If you agree with the statement please consider signing on by going to the link below. >><< http://form1.fc2.com/form/?id=539738 For the Withdrawal of the US Marines (Second) Statement on the Futenma Replacement Problem The US Marine Air Base at Futenma, set in the… Read more »
Pasifik rising! Famokaiyan and Women for Genuine Security action in San Francisco
On Earth Day, April 22, Famoksaiyan and Women for Genuine Security held a press conference and action at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Earth Day commemoration in protest of the military expansion in Guahan/Guam and the Mariana Islands. The action was also in solidarity with the massive demonstrations in Okinawa protesting U.S. military bases. Check… Read more »
Hawai’i vigil in solidarity with Okinawa
Photos: Jamie Oshiro, Hawai’i Okinawa Alliance Yesterday, in solidarity with the 90,000+ Okinawans who rallied against U.S. military bases in Okinawa, the Hawai’i-Okinawa Alliance (HOA), the American Friends Service Committee – Hawai’i and DMZ-Hawai’i / Aloha ‘Aina organized a vigil in front of the Japanese Consulate in Honolulu. Approximately 40 people held signs and candles… Read more »
National Guard member convicted of electronic enticement of a child
This is the conclusion of the child enticement case by a Hawaii National Guardsmen. >><< http://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/Global/story.asp?S=12378617 Fairness of mandatory prison term for child enticement questioned Posted: Apr 26, 2010 12:32 PM Updated: Apr 26, 2010 6:40 PM By Minna Sugimoto – bio | email HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) – Family and friends of a Hawaii Air National… Read more »
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