Posts Tagged: Movements and Resistance
Israeli military resisters speak out against Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories
The talk by Maya Wind and Netta Mishly, two Israeli women who refused compulsory military service in Israel due to the Israeli occupation of Palestine, spoke eloquently tonight about the conditions in the occupied territories and their decisions to refuse to participate in it. They gave a very clear analysis of the economic and political… Read more »
U.S. troops open fire in the Philippines
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/nation/view/20090920-226058/Shooting-by-American-troops-lawfulmilitary Shooting by American troops lawful-military By Tarra Quismundo Philippine Daily Inquirer Posted date: September 20, 2009 THE PHILIPPINE military maintained Saturday that American soldiers acted within the bounds of the law when they fired their machine guns in self-defense following an explosion believed targeted at them at the Jolo pier in Sulu on Monday…. Read more »
Women Activists Explore Post-military economy
Activists explore post-military economy Friday, 18 September 2009 03:18 MVG Reporter PEOPLE will have to work together if they want to sustain an economy after the military. This was emphasized during the fourth day of the 7th Meeting of the International Network of Women Against Militarism at the University of Guam in Mangilao. The morning… Read more »
Obama’s missile defense plans: ‘Watch what the other hand is taking away’
Important analysis by Bruce Gagnon of Obama’s decision to scrap missile defense bases in Poland and the Czech Republic: “when he gives something with one hand it is wise to watch what his other hand is taking away.” >><< Missile Defense: The Other Story Yesterday we witnessed a flurry of emails and articles proclaiming victory… Read more »
Women’s Vigil for Peace and Solidarity
In Solidarity with the 7th International Network of Women against Militarism (INWAM) Meeting: Guahan Hafa Adai, my name is Angela T. Hoppe-Cruz. I am a Chamoru woman born and raised on the island of Guahan, now residing in Makaha. The INWAM formed in the mid 1990’s in response to the rape of a young Okinawan… Read more »
U.S. abandons missile defense bases in Poland and the Czech Republic
According to this article in the Wall Street Journal, the U.S. is abandoning its plans for missile defense bases in Poland and the Czech Republic. This is a big win for the anti-bases movements in those two countries! However, as Wilbert van der Zeijden, coordinator of the International Network for the Abolition of Foreign Military Bases… Read more »
Toxic Chemicals at Vieques: Is U.S. Accountable?
Wednesday, Sep. 16, 2009 Toxic Chemicals at Vieques: Is U.S. Accountable? By Tim Padgett When Hermogenes Marrero was in Marine boot camp, he recalls being the only recruit who didn’t panic during simulated-chemical-warfare drills. “I’d sit there calmly with my gas mask on,” Marrero says, “while a lot of other guys got scared and ran… Read more »
Israeli Teenagers Say NO to the Israeli Occupation
Announcement from World Can’t Wait Hawai’i: Israeli Teenagers Say NO to the Israeli Occupation Monday, September 21, 2009 UH-Manoa Architecture Auditorium 7pm The “Why We Refuse” Tour is a national tour of two Israeli women who have come to the United States to speak about their experiences as conscientious objectors in the Israeli army. Maya… Read more »
Maui News: “The Superferry may not have made it even with an EIS, but without one, it was doomed.”
Governor’s sour grapes POSTED: September 10, 2009 First off, we were ardent supporters of the Superferry. There was no doubt in our minds that Hawaii needed an alternative, affordable means of travel between the islands. We know farmers who grew to rely on it to get goods to Oahu. We know families who packed up… Read more »
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