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NATO Occupies Chicago, Key Moment for Afghanistan
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Peace movements in every country are raising their voices against the war in Afghanistan in advance of the May 18-20 NATO summit in Chicago. American combat veterans are expected to throw their medals at NATO officials, just as John Kerry and many others did as a heroic gesture in the final stage of Vietnam. Some will converge on Chicago, while others will march in other NATO capitols. Around two-thirds of the public in NATO countries now opposes the war, and most of their governments are anxious to withdraw if a face-saving path can be found. Australia, not a NATO member, announced this week it will withdraw all troops by 2013.
The Obama administration and its allies are scrambling to showcase an announcement of progress in advance of the Chicago summit gathering, which thousands of journalists are planning to cover. The administration already has relocated the G-8 summit on the world fiscal crisis, originally planned at the same time, to the secure seclusion of Camp David...
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We still have seats on the 2nd bus! Make your reservation now!
click here »
Read The G8 and NATO: The 1 % Threat to the World in the May issue of the WAMM Newsletter
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Carlos Montes Trial Moved to June 20 |
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 Over 100 supporters rallied in front of LA Superior Court to demand, “drop the charges against Carlos Montes.” The supporters included MECHA students, union members, teachers, vendors and community members as well as activists from the anti war movement.
“With your help we will win this case.” Montes told the crowd. “The repression against me is an attack on all of our movements. Thank you all for your solidarity! Together we will win!”
Following this strong showing of solidarity, supporters then moved in to the packed courtroom. Montes was set for trial. Due to a new development in the case, the trial was moved to June 20, 2012. The new development deals with obtaining information needed to clarify the legal record....
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The Rise of the Killer Drones: How America Goes to War in Secret
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One day in late November, an unmanned aerial vehicle lifted off from Shindand Air Base in western Afghanistan, heading 75 miles toward the border with Iran. The drone's mission: to spy on Tehran's nuclear program, as well as any insurgent activities the Iranians might be supporting in Afghanistan. With an estimated price tag of $6 million, the drone was the product of more than 15 years of research and development, starting with a shadowy project called DarkStar overseen by Lockheed Martin. The first test flight for DarkStar took place in 1996, but after a crash and other mishaps, Lockheed announced that the program had been canceled. According to military experts, that was just a convenient excuse for "going dark," meaning that DarkStar's further development would take place under a veil of secrecy. ...
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From last summer: Crones Against Drones, The Wily Women of WAMM |
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The wily women of WAMM, and a few wily men, sang their way along Nicollet Mall in Minneapolis, MN as Crones Against Drones, protesting use of armed, unmanned drones in the Afghanistan war. They engage mall walkers in conversation about the drones and about the war in general.
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Who Will Save Our Children?
By Lea Foushee
Times are tough and maybe your food budget is a little thin. Maybe this causes you and your family to eat more fish as a less expensive protein source. If so, you should be aware that eating fish even two or three times a week creates a significant health hazard because virtually all fish, whether caught from Minnesota lakes and rivers or tuna from the store, are contaminated with mercury. Even with very small dosages, mercury is extremely destructive once it gets inside the body. It is a powerful neurotoxin that destroys brain tissue and the nervous system.
Women of childbearing age, children under 16––and especially unborn fetuses––are most at risk because brain tissue and nervous systems are most susceptible to mercury poisoning during life’s early growth and development phases. This is of extreme importance for indigenous peoples in our Great Lakes region that have relied on fish for protein for countless generations. National Institutes of Health in their landmark study in 2005 documented that indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islands adult women have 17 percent, or a three times higher blood mercury level than other ethnic groups...
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IRAN - The Threat is Very Real
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We are in very dangerous times, and we have to do everything we can to prevent another war—this time against Iran. Almost every day we hear about new sanctions, new threats, new promises that “all options are on the table.” It seems like the general public is complacent about this and do not understand the severe consequences –possibly World War III.
Before the war on Iraq, there was a huge outcry from the general public. After Obama got elected, the voices of protest have mostly been silent. Is it because people don’t want to criticize Obama? Did Obama’s election victory divide the progressive community? The war on Iraq was looked on as a Bush/Republican effort. Those in power today are continuing Bush’s war plans stronger than ever...
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417 Days. Thousands of Miles. Hundreds of Conversations. On a Bike.
Winkler-Morey: Pedalstory. |
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WAMM member Anne Winkler-Morey on a 417 day journey around America. |
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From the Blog:
May 6
...If one just listened to CNN’s Out Front and commercials, on the evening of May 1, one would come to the following conclusions about the May day Demonstrations: 1. People were demonstrating on this “day of rage” because they were upset that the United States is no longer in the “A” category as a financial power and Wall street and the housing market have not rebounded as hoped. 2. The demonstrations were about skirmishes with police. 3. What people really want are new energy sources: clean coal is what they are dreaming about
Last night David and I stayed up too late trying to find data on over 27 cities. We wanted to focus on places we have been on our bike trip, which began June 18 2011, in Minneapolis. At that time there was no occupy movement in the United States. The Arab Spring and the Wisconsin Wave, and the Greek Rebellions were in full force however, and people everywhere were talking about what was new and what was good and old, about these mass transnational social actions...
Read more from the daily blog of Anne and David as they travel across America on bikes - click here »
Learn more about the Winkler-Morey Pedalstory - click here »
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Discouraged with the mainstream media? Here is a chance to be your own media. |
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What are WAMM members doing? Share your ideas, views, and opinions with WAMM members and others.
Do you have something to say “right now,” a report on a demonstration or action, an opinion on an issue, a letter to the editor—published or unpublished—a review of a play, film, TV show, or book? Or do you have an article you want to others to read that you want to post via a link? Share your thoughts and opinions, your action and analysis with others.
Post on WAMM Today. Read WAMM Today. Take a look - click here » |
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from the WAMM Immigration Committee |
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WAMM's Immigration Committee invites you to learn more about the Detention of Immigrants in Minnesota - click here »
From MPR: the account of one man's struggle in Minnesota - click here »
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Talking Points to use with your family, friends, and anyone else... |
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Why We Say Out of Afghanistan Now!
1. The invasion and 10-year occupation of the sovereign state of Afghanistan are immoral and contrary to international law.
2. Seventy-five percent of Afghans support...
(more - click here)
Why We Say Out of Iraq Now!
1. The occupation of Iraq is immoral and illegal, and a large majority of Iraqis and Americans want the U.S. to leave Iraq.
2. The continued presence of the U.S. military and private contractors...
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WAMM
MIDDLE EAST
COMMITTEE
focusing on Palestine
online
llnks, resources,
media and more
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Conscientious Objection, Youth & Militarism, Delayed Enlistment
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• The Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors
Supports and promotes individual and collective resistance to war and the preparation for war.
More info online.
• Youth & Militarism, American Friends Service
AFS carries out service, development, social justice, and peace programs throughout the world.
More info online.
• Center on Conscience and War
Committed to supporting all those who question participation in war.
More info online.
• GI Rights Hotline
Info on getting out of Delayed Entry. Military discharges, grievances and other civil rights.
More info call 800-379-2679.
• Human Rights Watch: Stop the Use of Child Soldiers
A child is defined as anyone under the age of 18, according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on May 25, 2000.
More info online.
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The Temple Mount is a holy place site in Jerusalem for Christian, Muslim and Jew. |
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End the Occupation of Palestine!
Weekly Vigil
Every Friday
4:15 - 5:30 pm
Summit & Snelling, St. Paul
(map - new window)
All are Welcome!
Please Bring a Sign.
See map: Palestine Shrinking.
Palestinians have lived under an illegal Israeli occupation since 1967, preventing them from establishing their own state on their homeland.
There are now millions of Palestinians who are refugees due to Israel's refusal to recognize their right under international law to return to their own homes since 1948.
Sponsored by the W A M M Middle East Committee.
For more information contact W A M M.
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Participate in a Vigil...
Weekly Peace and Say No to War Vigils continue all around the state.
Find out where in your community and if there ain't one, organize it and let us know!
click here
Weekly Vigil for Peace
Every Wednesday afternoon
4:30 to 5:30 PM
Lake Street/Marshall Avenue Bridge.
Please come to St. Paul or Marshall Ave. side so that we can greet you.
In the aftermath and with the renewed escalation of this immoral and illegal war on Iraq, the Peace vigil is an ongoing symbol of our resistance to war and our efforts to promote peace through direct nonviolent action this and every Wednesday.
Sponsored by W A M M and the Twin Cities Peace Campaign. |
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OUR MISSION: Women Against Military Madness is a nonviolent, feminist organization that works in solidarity with others to create a system of social equality, self-determination and justice through education, action and the empowerment of women. WAMM’s purpose is to dismantle systems of militarism, economic exploitation and global oppression.
Please note W A M M 's provision of information on other group's events is not meant to convey nor endorse any action contrary to public policy that would be inconsistent with exempt purposes under Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) i.e., charitable purposes.
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