http://www.japanfocus.org/-John-Junkerman/3359 Making the Invisible Empire Visible Film Review by John Junkerman Mention “The Insular Empire” to the average American, and they’d likely have no idea what you were talking about. They probably still wouldn’t get it if you gave them another clue: “America in the Mariana Islands.” These are the title and subtitle of a… Read more »
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Okinawans surround Futenma Air Base with a 13 km ‘Human Chain’; solidarity demo in Honolulu
Yesterday, tens of thousands of Okinawans surrounded the Futenma Air Base with a Human Chain 13 kilometers long calling for the removal of the U.S. military base. There is video at the Okinawa Times website: http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/article/2010-05-16_6534/ On Friday, 5/14/2010, the Hawai’i Okinawa Alliance held a demonstration in front of the Federal Building in Honolulu in… Read more »
UK Asked Red Cross to Investigate Fallujah Birth Defects
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/mod-asked-red-cross-to-look-into-iraq-birth-defects-1964491.html MoD asked Red Cross to look into Iraq birth defects Letter reveals Government wanted charity to investigate claims following Fallujah attacks By Robert Verkaik, Law Editor Thursday, 6 May 2010 Britain was so concerned about reports from Iraq of an alarming increase in the number of babies being born with deformities that ministers asked… Read more »
Corporate interests Behind “Reduction of Okinawa’s Burden”
This post on the Peace Philosophy blog exposes the corporate agendas behind the Okinawa base relocation issue. >><< http://peacephilosophy.blogspot.com/2010/05/corporate-interests-behind-futenma.html Thursday, May 13, 2010 Corporate Interests Behind “Reduction of Okinawa’s Burden” 「沖縄の負担軽減」の本当の意味 This is a summary translation of one part of Tokyo Shimbun journalist Handa Shigeru’s lecture in Tokyo on December 15, 2009. I thought it… Read more »
Dugong Sighted – What is Sacred?
A dugong, the endangered sea manatee of Okinawa, a sacred animal deity that is recounted in ancient Okinawan songs, was recently seen in Henoko, proposed site of the military base relocation from Futenma. A ho’ailona (sign)? Meanwhile, Carolyn Raffensperger, Executive Director of the Science and Environmental Health Network., asks “what is sacred?” She reflects on… Read more »
Hawai’i contractors feeding on Guam’s destruction and loss
The following editorial from the Honolulu Star Bulletin reflects the pro-business thinking about militarization of Guam. Now that the wave of military expansion has swept past Hawai’i to Guam, the largest contractors are positioning themselves to feed on the ensuing disaster and misery the buildup will cause there. Will Hawai’i workers participate in this cannibal… Read more »
13 Kilometer Human Chain protest May 16 in Okinawa
According to email notices being distributed widely on listserves, Okinawans are planning another massive “human chain” protest at Futenma air base in Ginowan City: “13 Kilometer Human Chain” Protest Announced For May 16″ A massive 13 kilometer long human chain will protest against the Futenma relocation of the American military base in Okinawa on May… Read more »
Obama and U.S. Military Engagement in Africa
http://www.fpif.org/articles/obama_and_us_military_engagement_in_africa Obama and U.S. Military Engagement in Africa By Daniel Volman, May 5, 2010 Originally published in Pambazuka When Barack Obama took office as president of the United States in January 2009, it was widely expected that he would dramatically change, or even reverse, the militarized and unilateral national security policy toward Africa that had… Read more »
Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-Buildup
http://www.japanfocus.org/-Gwyn-Kirk/3356 Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-Buildup LisaLinda Natividad and Gwyn Kirk United States presidents rarely visit the U.S. territory of Guam (or Guåhan in the Chamorro language), but President Obama may visit in June 2010. This will be a significant stop for residents of this small island, 30 miles long and eight miles… Read more »
Hawai’i Okinawa Alliance calls for demonstration in solidarity with Okinawa and All Pacific
PAN-PACIFIC RALLY TO DEMILITARIZE THE PACIFIC: SOLIDARITY WITH OKINAWA, GUAM, TOKUNO ISLAND, KOREA & HAWAI`I END THE OCCUPATION OF FUTENMA! PRINCE KUHIO FEDERAL BUILDING, HONOLULU (300 ALA MOANA BLVD & PUNCHBOWL) FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2010 4:30-6:30 On May 16, 2010, Okinawans will be encircling Futenma Marine Corps Air Station in Ginowan City, Okinawa, forming a… Read more »
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