Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

We'll be rallying in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Massachusetts every Saturday morning April 4 to May 30, 2009 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please join us to DEMAND JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Downloadable flyer

"THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE CURRENT [BUSH] ADMINISTRATION HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REMAINS TO BE ANSWERED IS WHETHER THOSE WHO ORDERED THE USE OF TORTURE WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT." --- Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba (Ret.)

Seating is very limited so please promptly RSVP to info@ocpeace.org or leave a message for Ms. Trang re your attending the talk at (714) 637-8313.

Hamilton Fish and Katrina vanden Heuvel

invite you to a reception in honor of

Ian Olds, Nancy Roth and Christian Parenti

and the New York premiere of

Fixer: The Taking of Ajmal Naqshbandi

This reception will follow a screening of Fixer and panel discussion featuring George Packer, Naqib Sherzad, Ian Olds, and Christian Parenti at the Tribeca Film Festival.

To RSVP, please contact Meredith Blake at meredith@nationinstitute.org or (212) 822-0255.

To purchase tickets and for more information on the screening and panel discussion click here.

We can't always directly attack the nerve center of shocking government actions, but here in Chicago we have a chance to make a statement on the torture issue by joining in the brief demonstration against Boeing's complicity in torture flights.

Time: 9 A.M., Monday, 27 April 2009.

Place: Sidewalk on north side of McFetridge Drive, along back (south) entrance to Field Museum.

Occasion: Annual shareholders' meeting of Boeing Company.

We are planning a peaceful picket and distribution of flyers to arriving Boeing shareholders, on a public sidewalk, where no permit is required.

It is important for us to have a significant presence both to make our point about Boeing/Jeppesen involvement in torture flights and to assert our First Amendment rights of peaceable assembly in public space.

We will disband when the shareholder meeting begins, not long after 10 AM. So, this is not a big investment of time to make some important statements of our principles.

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Attention: Progressive Democrats from Rockland County, NY

We will meet on the 29th to discuss the formation and future of the RPDC and elect officers. We will also begin to organize for the 2009 campaign season and would like to hear from you.

We have some very important village, town, and county elections coming in the fall and we need to identify the critical races and issues and focus the energy of the  RPDC.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Many of you have participated in Witness Against Torture Actions in the
past...many of us have spent time together during these 100 days.
Can we come together once again in dramatic fashion, on behalf of those
men who remain in prison? Will you join us?

It's simple really....
the men in Guantanamo know we are acting in solidarity with them

The Obama administration needs to know that situation at Guantanamo
today remains as unacceptable as it was on Jan. 20th.

Witness Against Torture (WAT) is looking for some folks who are willing
to risk arrest in DC on April 30th in an action to call attention to the
plight of the 60 men at Guantanamo who have been cleared for release but
still languish there.

The proposed scenario goes something like this:

• 10am: Gather at the Capital Reflecting Pool
  
• 10:15 – 11am: Speakers from Amnesty, WAT, & others
  
  

ANTI-TORTURE ACTIVISTS TO RALLY, COMMIT CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE AT THE WHITE HOUSE, THURSDAY, APRIL 30 | Press Release

Demand Prosecution of U.S. Torture and Release of Innocent Detainees

On April 30th, hundreds of human rights activists will gather near the White House to call on the Obama administration to support a criminal inquiry into torture under the Bush administration and to fully break with past detention policies.

At a rally at Lafayette Park at 11:15 am, members of Witness Against Torture, Amnesty International, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the Torture Abolition Survivors Support Coalition will speak out about the need for accountability and an end to Bush-era policies. At noon, sixty activists from Witness Against Torture — each representing one of the Guantanamo inmates cleared for release but still imprisoned – will risk arrest.

Bring the Procession for the Future to Your Campus or Town!

The Backbone Campaign and our movement partners present the Procession for the Future, a creative organizing tool inspire, educate and train students, youth and concerned citizens to be more effective activists in this critical time. We first launched the Procession on March 4th (March Forth!), 2008 in Portland, Oregon.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

ACTION NAME: Public Interest Networking Opportunity

DATES: May 01, 2009 through May 01, 2009

TIME: 6:00 pm

ORGANIZATION: Montgomery County Progressive Alliance

DESCRIPTION: Eco/Justice Café on Friday, May 1 from 6 to 10 pm
UDC Firebird Inn, 4200 Connecticut Ave., NW, Building 38, B-Level.
A short walk from Van Ness/UDC Metro. Wheelchair accessible.

- A great professional networking opportunity for the public interest community!
- Live music, fine food, beer, massage, coffee, pool, ping pong, massage and much more!
- Suggested donation $15/ $10 students/$5 kids (Includes food and drink)
- All ages event; child activities provided – and powered by kids!

Stand up for Peace in the Middle East and Against the Pro-War Policies of AIPAC!

On May 3-5, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will hold its annual convention in Washington DC to rally its supporters to
push the U.S. government to support the Israeli government without conditions. AIPAC is advocating an aggressive approach to Iran;
supporting Israel's continuing to siege on Gaza and its refusal to cooperate with a UN investigation into violations of international law;
and backing the Israeli government’s refusal to engage in substantive peace negotiations with the elected Palestinian leaders.

It's time to expose AIPAC’s pro-war stance and take a stand in favor of human rights and international law. Join CODEPINK and other groups in DC May 2-5 in a variety of activities planned throughout the convention. E-mail for more information.

Schedule of Events:

We'll be rallying in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Massachusetts every Saturday morning April 4 to May 30, 2009 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please join us to DEMAND JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Downloadable flyer

"THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE CURRENT [BUSH] ADMINISTRATION HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REMAINS TO BE ANSWERED IS WHETHER THOSE WHO ORDERED THE USE OF TORTURE WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT." --- Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba (Ret.)

Join us in Philly on Saturday, May 2nd, 2009. Activists from around the east coast are converging on the “Army Experience Center” (AEC), a 14,000 square foot atrocity built by the Department of Defense at a cost to taxpayers of $12 million.

The AEC gives kids as young as 13 a chance to play extremely violent video games, as well as sit inside real Apache helicopters, tanks & humvees mounted with M-16 assault rifles. The youth are enticed to jump on board and kill the “hadjis”. Right next door is the largest indoor skateboarding park which attracts local youth. Kids can be seen going from having fun skateboarding to playing bloody “war games” sanctioned by the US Army.

Shut Down the Army Experience Center at Franklin Mills Mall
By Pat Elder

Killing is fun -- and life is cheap at the Army Experience Center at the Franklin Mills Mall in suburban Philadelphia.

"This is so cool!" This is so cool!" The enthralled 13 year-old kept repeating as he squeezed rounds from his M-16, picking off "enemy combatants" while perched on a real Army Humvee.

We're in the new Army Experience Center in suburban Philadelphia and the young teen, who doesn't look older than eleven, was obviously impressed with the Army's killing machines. "I just came to the mall to skateboard in the skate park across the hall but everyone said this was pretty cool. I just had to try it and its great!"

Dave Zirin will interview his hero, the historian Howard Zinn, on stage in Madison, Wisc on May 2nd.

If you live in the Midwest, please stop through!

Stand up for Peace in the Middle East and Against the Pro-War Policies of AIPAC!

On May 3-5, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will hold its annual convention in Washington DC to rally its supporters to
push the U.S. government to support the Israeli government without conditions. AIPAC is advocating an aggressive approach to Iran;
supporting Israel's continuing to siege on Gaza and its refusal to cooperate with a UN investigation into violations of international law;
and backing the Israeli government’s refusal to engage in substantive peace negotiations with the elected Palestinian leaders.

It's time to expose AIPAC’s pro-war stance and take a stand in favor of human rights and international law. Join CODEPINK and other groups in DC May 2-5 in a variety of activities planned throughout the convention. E-mail for more information.

Schedule of Events:

Stand up for Peace in the Middle East and Against the Pro-War Policies of AIPAC!

On May 3-5, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will hold its annual convention in Washington DC to rally its supporters to
push the U.S. government to support the Israeli government without conditions. AIPAC is advocating an aggressive approach to Iran;
supporting Israel's continuing to siege on Gaza and its refusal to cooperate with a UN investigation into violations of international law;
and backing the Israeli government’s refusal to engage in substantive peace negotiations with the elected Palestinian leaders.

It's time to expose AIPAC’s pro-war stance and take a stand in favor of human rights and international law. Join CODEPINK and other groups in DC May 2-5 in a variety of activities planned throughout the convention. E-mail for more information.

Schedule of Events:

"Can the Partisan Divide Ever End?" featuring David Plouffe, former campaign manager for President Barack Obama and Karl Rove, former deputy chief of staff an senior advisor to President George W. Bush: moderated by Frank Sesno, Emmy Award winning former political analyst for CNN.

If you would like to be added to the waiting list for tickets please contact us.

The theme for the Panetta Institute 2009 Lecture Series is "The Challenges Facing the New Administration."

Stand up for Peace in the Middle East and Against the Pro-War Policies of AIPAC!

On May 3-5, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will hold its annual convention in Washington DC to rally its supporters to
push the U.S. government to support the Israeli government without conditions. AIPAC is advocating an aggressive approach to Iran;
supporting Israel's continuing to siege on Gaza and its refusal to cooperate with a UN investigation into violations of international law;
and backing the Israeli government’s refusal to engage in substantive peace negotiations with the elected Palestinian leaders.

It's time to expose AIPAC’s pro-war stance and take a stand in favor of human rights and international law. Join CODEPINK and other groups in DC May 2-5 in a variety of activities planned throughout the convention. E-mail for more information.

Schedule of Events:

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Stand up for Peace in the Middle East and Against the Pro-War Policies of AIPAC!

On May 3-5, the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) will hold its annual convention in Washington DC to rally its supporters to
push the U.S. government to support the Israeli government without conditions. AIPAC is advocating an aggressive approach to Iran;
supporting Israel's continuing to siege on Gaza and its refusal to cooperate with a UN investigation into violations of international law;
and backing the Israeli government’s refusal to engage in substantive peace negotiations with the elected Palestinian leaders.

It's time to expose AIPAC’s pro-war stance and take a stand in favor of human rights and international law. Join CODEPINK and other groups in DC May 2-5 in a variety of activities planned throughout the convention. E-mail for more information.

Schedule of Events:

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Rove will speak Friday May eighth at the First United Bank Center in Canyon.

If you'd like to go it's free.

Rove takes the stage at seven.

Karl Rove Is Betting He Can Avoid Publicly Disclosing His Role

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

Bring the Backbone Campaign's Procession for the Future to Your Campus!

As you know, getting media attention and recruiting for our causes can sometimes feel dreary. The Backbone Campaign has learned that in terms of media and recruitment - SIZE MATTERS! Therefore we've created our Procession for the Future parade, consisting of over 20 giant puppets, icons and colorful banners. The Procession stands out and communicates that We the People are taking the lead, that progressive solutions are attainable for a beautiful future, and that being part of the movement is loads of fun! Watch a short video.

We'll be rallying in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Massachusetts every Saturday morning April 4 to May 30, 2009 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please join us to DEMAND JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Downloadable flyer

"THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE CURRENT [BUSH] ADMINISTRATION HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REMAINS TO BE ANSWERED IS WHETHER THOSE WHO ORDERED THE USE OF TORTURE WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT." --- Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba (Ret.)

A Powerful Model for Public Action

A large-scale 'Bail-out working people - Not the Banks' teach-in' and mass mobilization planning meeting' scheduled for San Francisco May 9 is a hopeful harbinger of things to come.. This teach-in is heavily supported by organized labor and may well serve as a model for teach-ins in other areas. Such teach-ins can help to usher in a new era of greatly intensified grass-roots struggle against the power of finance capital in the U.S. and other countries with their anti-labor and anti-people policies.

Teach-ins first appeared in the U.S. in the 1960's, when they played a major role in mobilizing mass resistance to the Vietnam War. A 'teach-in' involves peaches - and close interaction with the audience - by academic and social organizers seeking to inform students and the public about social or political matters which have reached the level of acute crisis.

Bail Out Working People - NOT the Banks!
Join us on May 9 in San Francisco for a
TEACH-IN & MASS MOBILIZATION PLANNING MEETING

Learn about what is happening in the labor movement and in our communities to fight for the interests of working people.
Help organize a mass mobilization around our demands, including:

• Massive job-creation program.
• Single-payer healthcare for all.
• Moratorium on home foreclosures and evictions.
• Pass the Employee Free Choice Act.
• Tax the rich - don't bail out the banks.
• Money for jobs and social services, not for war

Speakers to be announced.

The bankers have organized themselves and vigorously lobbied for bailouts. We, working people, need to organize ourselves to demand policies in the interest of working people as whole.

The government should defend our interests, not the interests of the rich. After all, we are the majority, and we had no part in creating this crisis.

Please Join us, Tuesday May 12, 10am, 121 Cannon House Office Building

Institute for Policy Studies www.ips-dc.org

A Bold Agenda for Change
Voices from the Front Lines of the Economic Crisis
Ad-Hoc Hearing Sponsored by the Congressional Progressive Caucus

When: Tuesday, May 12, 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Where: 121 Cannon House Office Building

Afghanistan: A Road Map For Progress - Seeking Global Security | Press Release

The Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) - "77 Strong and Growing" - Open to New and Different Ideas - Hosts Series of Forums to Discuss Military, Political, Economic and Social Policy Options in Afghanistan

No to UC Complicity with War Criminals and the Torture State! Fire, Disbar, and Prosecute “Torture Professor” John Yoo! | Press Release

EVENT: Protest demonstration; street theater; public information At the 2009 Commencement Ceremonies for Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall)

WHERE: UC Berkeley: Greek Theater (commencement) and Great Hall and Clark Kerr Courtyard (gala reception)

WHEN: Saturday, May 16, 2009 8:00 AM onward

PHOTO OP: Is There a War Criminal On UC Faculty?

The organization WORLD CAN’T WAIT has announced it will bring a large anti-torture protest demonstration to the 2009 graduation ceremonies at UC’s Berkeley Law (Boalt Hall), denouncing the continuing presence of former Bush administration lawyer John Yoo on UC’s tenured faculty.

Joined by protesters from other organizations and the UC community, World Can’t Wait calls for John Yoo to be prosecuted for torture, as a war crime and a crime against humanity.

We'll be rallying in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Massachusetts every Saturday morning April 4 to May 30, 2009 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please join us to DEMAND JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Downloadable flyer

"THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE CURRENT [BUSH] ADMINISTRATION HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REMAINS TO BE ANSWERED IS WHETHER THOSE WHO ORDERED THE USE OF TORTURE WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT." --- Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba (Ret.)

D.C. Area Residents Opposed to Af-Pak War Hold Sunday Rally | Press Release

On the heels of a Congressional vote for more war funds, passed at the behest of the White House, local peace and justice activists will hold a Sunday afternoon rally calling for an end to continual war and occupation of Afghanistan, and drone bombings of Pakistan.

Following a House of Representatives vote Thursday approving $96.7 billion in additional war funding, local activists organized an anti-war rally to be held Sunday, 1:30 PM in Lafayette Park. Among the speakers are Ray McGovern, a former senior CIA analyst; Medea Benjamin, co-founder of Code Pink Women for Peace and Global Exchange; and Erik Leaver a senior policy analyst with the Institute for Policy studies.

Panel Discussion: Liberian Activists Speak Out!

For over 80 years, the Bridgestone Firestone Tire Company has owned the world's largest rubber plantation in Liberia. Child labor, widespread abuse of worker's rights and environmental destruction have characterized the plantation for generations. But workers and communities affected by Firestone's abuses are fighting back. Come hear the leaders of the union representing Firestone workers in Liberia and one of Liberia's leading environmental justice lawyers discuss their fight for economic and environmental rights - and find out how you can support their struggle!

Featured speakers:

• Mr. Austin S. Natee, president of the Firestone Agricultural Workers Union of Liberia (FAWUL), the union representing workers on the Firestone rubber plantation in Liberia.
  

When: Wednesday - May 20th - 5 PM

Where: 400 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, PA 19130 - (outside of the Philadelphia Inquirer's building)

Yesterday Will Bunch, a senior writer at the Philadelphia Daily News, and author of the blog Attytood published this article "The latest poor information on John Yoo" dissecting the defense given by Harold Jackson, the Inquirer editorial page editor, in the column "Uproar over Inquirer's Yoo ignores opinion page purpose".

Harold Jackson defends the paper’s decision to hire Yoo in the following:

Bill Moyers' Journal
Friday, May 22, 9:00pm
9.1[D] (WVPBS)
Why single-payer health care isn't among the health-care reform plans under consideration. Guests include Donna Smith (California Nurses Association), Dr. Sidney Wolfe (Public Citizen) and Dr. David Himmelstein (Physicians for a National Health Program).

We'll be rallying in Coolidge Corner, Brookline, Massachusetts every Saturday morning April 4 to May 30, 2009 from 10 am to 11:30 am. Please join us to DEMAND JUSTICE AND ACCOUNTABILITY.

Downloadable flyer

"THERE IS NO LONGER ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE CURRENT [BUSH] ADMINISTRATION HAS COMMITTED WAR CRIMES. THE ONLY QUESTION THAT REMAINS TO BE ANSWERED IS WHETHER THOSE WHO ORDERED THE USE OF TORTURE WILL BE HELD TO ACCOUNT." --- Maj. Gen. Antonio M. Taguba (Ret.)