Israeli Sofi Orr declares her refusal to enlist an act of protest against the war on Gaza and is sentenced to 20 days in prison.
Asylum rejections of Russian war refusers still the norm
Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Germany continues to reject Russian refusers and orders them back to Russia.
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Before Enlisting & Courage to Resist’s ‘Truth In Recruiting’ efforts
Military veterans speaking in classrooms across Oakland providing unvarnished views of war and military life.
Military Resistance and Military Law (Video Panel Discussion)
Courage to Resist and NLG Military Law Task Force organizers review the current state of military resistance and the law.
Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and military recruiting abuse survivor seeks redress
Media contact available. US Navy veteran Annette “Lavender” Gunderson has thus far been unjustly denied VA health care.
Interview with Lavender Gunderson: End Recruitment Abuse and Support MST Survivors (video)
Support Veteran Seaman Annette Gunderson, Recruitment Abuse and MST survivor in her application for discharge upgrade
#NoDraft Video/Essay Challenge
A media contest open to young adults and teenagers about their opposition to the Draft and Selective Service.
50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's...
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-Edward Asner, actor & activist
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50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's International Day of Conscientious Objection, 30 organizations from Europe...
Where do I start? Providing counter-recruiting or “Truth in Recruiting” services in your community.
Counter-recruiting, Truth in Recruiting, Militarism in Schools, JROTC
International Conscientious Objector Day May 15, 2023
17 year old conscientious objector refuses to serve in the IDF
Support Resister Writers: a quick bibliography
Support the work of writer veterans, resisters, and conscientious objectors.
Falling Short of Targets and Undermining Recruiting Goals: Optimistic Reading
The military is trying harder than ever to recruit young people, Courage to Resist wants to disrupt that.
Demonstration at Boeing’s Museum of Flight in Seattle
Coalition opposes Military Industrial Complex, over 100 turn out to oppose Boeing’s military aircraft production.
Stop Deporting Russian War Resisters! Sign the petition NOW!
Support Russian Resisters! Stop ICE Deportations of Draftees!
It’s Time for a Reckoning: 20 Years After the US-Led Invasion of Iraq
It’s time for a reckoning on the 20th anniversary of the invasion into Iraq–OIF (“Operation Iraqi Freedom”) a message from About Face: Veterans Against the War
Courage to Resist First Quarter Report 2023
Russian Resisters’ Daring Escape, Conscientious Objectors Honorably Discharged, and Our Work Ahead.
Civilian Medical Resources Network (CMRN)
A free mental health resource for resisters, dissenters, and all military personnel. Unbiased, without judgment, and compassion-oriented.
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE!
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE! April 15-22, 2023 Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Open Letter: Mothers of the Russian Federation
A letter initiated by the Russian mothers of the Feminist Anti-War Resistance movement and an initiative group of mothers of conscripts.
End of year appeal for your support; Jan 2023 newsletter
After taking a look at our January 2023 newsletter, and the NY Times article on forced JROTC, I’m hoping that you’ll find our efforts timely and valuable.
NY Times reports kids in schools across US forced into military indoctrination
In schools nationwide, kids are being placed in military classes without electing them. “The only word I can think of is ‘indoctrination,’” one parent said.
Petition European leaders: Protections for Russia-Ukraine war objectors
Petition European leaders demanding “protection and asylum for deserters and conscientious objectors” from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
50k Petition for Ukraine war Refuseniks delivered to the EU
Conscientious objection is a human right. This includes the right to asylum! Protection and asylum for conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine (15.05.2023) On this year's International Day of Conscientious Objection, 30 organizations from Europe...
Where do I start? Providing counter-recruiting or “Truth in Recruiting” services in your community.
Counter-recruiting, Truth in Recruiting, Militarism in Schools, JROTC
International Conscientious Objector Day May 15, 2023
17 year old conscientious objector refuses to serve in the IDF
Support Resister Writers: a quick bibliography
Support the work of writer veterans, resisters, and conscientious objectors.
Falling Short of Targets and Undermining Recruiting Goals: Optimistic Reading
The military is trying harder than ever to recruit young people, Courage to Resist wants to disrupt that.
Demonstration at Boeing’s Museum of Flight in Seattle
Coalition opposes Military Industrial Complex, over 100 turn out to oppose Boeing’s military aircraft production.
Stop Deporting Russian War Resisters! Sign the petition NOW!
Support Russian Resisters! Stop ICE Deportations of Draftees!
It’s Time for a Reckoning: 20 Years After the US-Led Invasion of Iraq
It’s time for a reckoning on the 20th anniversary of the invasion into Iraq–OIF (“Operation Iraqi Freedom”) a message from About Face: Veterans Against the War
Courage to Resist First Quarter Report 2023
Russian Resisters’ Daring Escape, Conscientious Objectors Honorably Discharged, and Our Work Ahead.
Civilian Medical Resources Network (CMRN)
A free mental health resource for resisters, dissenters, and all military personnel. Unbiased, without judgment, and compassion-oriented.
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE!
SHUT DOWN DRONE WARFARE! April 15-22, 2023 Holloman AFB, New Mexico
Open Letter: Mothers of the Russian Federation
A letter initiated by the Russian mothers of the Feminist Anti-War Resistance movement and an initiative group of mothers of conscripts.
End of year appeal for your support; Jan 2023 newsletter
After taking a look at our January 2023 newsletter, and the NY Times article on forced JROTC, I’m hoping that you’ll find our efforts timely and valuable.
NY Times reports kids in schools across US forced into military indoctrination
In schools nationwide, kids are being placed in military classes without electing them. “The only word I can think of is ‘indoctrination,’” one parent said.
Petition European leaders: Protections for Russia-Ukraine war objectors
Petition European leaders demanding “protection and asylum for deserters and conscientious objectors” from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine.
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It is our loss that Aaron Bushnell is no longer with us | Moira Donegan
www.theguardian.com
A person of such profound commitment and depth of feeling could be much more useful to the world alive than dead
9 months ago
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Yes I agree. Such a heartbreaking loss.
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US Military just released the 2022 demographics report. [ download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Reports/2022-demographics-report.pdf ] Interesting stuff for number nerds... Noteworthy: The 1.3 million active-duty members are 82.5% male. Women increased 14% between 2005 and 2022. There was one officer for every 4.5 enlisted personnel in 2022 (+13% since 2005). Racial minorities are 31% but only 12% of generals. Single parents head 4% of families.
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![US Military just released the 2022 demographics report. [ https://download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Reports/2022-demographics-report.pdf ] Interesting stuff for number nerds... Noteworthy: The 1.3 million active-duty members are 82.5% male. Women increased 14% between 2005 and 2022. There was one officer for every 4.5 enlisted personnel in 2022 (+13% since 2005). Racial minorities are 31% but only 12% of generals. Single parents head 4% of families.](https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/406587035_747663080735929_5664957622592164902_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_s1080x2048&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=127cfc&_nc_ohc=Fj7DKa08OXEQ7kNvgFWhTD_&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-1.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&_nc_gid=Aysu2vExlNQOOrw1T69Y1CO&oh=00_AYATOI9i5Pepul8-qiteXy6wAnYonoIGy6kUEtWWo3CL-w&oe=67501D1C)
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The other day I was approached by someone who asked me to be a part of a fundraising benefit for the USO. In two words I told him"Fuck Off" Now he's pissed off All I can say is "So what" For my money, the USO performs the role of making soldiers not have to think about what they are doing. I remember a scene in the movie Swing Kids where one of the characters is asked to play a song for some Nazi soldiers. He refused to do it. He said that he was not going to use his talents to make this Nazi soldier feel a little bit better while in the service of Nazism. After I told him was not going to be a part of this event I sent an open letter to the local Jazz and Poetry sites. I suggested that if they wanted to do something "good for the troops" they should use their talents and resources to help you out. What I am trying to say is that if you are a poet, musician or anyone who performs in public it would behoove you to not just think about doing a benefit for Courage To Resist but you should act on this notion. In that light if there's anyone who would like to publish any of my books and give all the royalties to Courage To Resist msg me. Thank you for your time Alan Barysh former poet in residence Maryland Institute College Of Art for the year 2000 Former conductor for the composer John Cage and Author of Coming Of Age In New Milford which is in the Library Of Congress.
Military veterans speaking in classrooms across Oakland providing unvarnished views of war and military life.
Before Enlisting & Courage to Resist’s 'Truth In Recruiting' efforts
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Military veterans speaking in classrooms across Oakland providing unvarnished views of war and military life.
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Courage to Resist and Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild members discussed the practicalities of military resistance and the law this week for a CLE presentation.
Military Resistance and Military Law (Video Panel Discussion)
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Courage to Resist and NLG Military Law Task Force organizers review the current state of military resistance and the law.
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"Why are you closed" viral video featuring Courage to Resist supporter goes metal 🤘🔥 youtu.be/7YPiUtAde2o?si=BxJQVFVeS1XnbtLM -- Backstory: Circa 2007, an anti-war march was headed through downtown (Canada, not sure which city). Shopping mall security locked the doors when they saw the marchers coming. A few of them tried to go into the mall to use the restroom.
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US Navy veteran Seaman Annette "Lavender" Gunderson in conversation with Steph Atkinson, Courage to Resist. Content warning: Brief discussions of sexual assault and suicidal ideation.
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www.theguardian.com
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Yes I agree. Such a heartbreaking loss.
Wacko
US Military just released the 2022 demographics report. [ download.militaryonesource.mil/12038/MOS/Reports/2022-demographics-report.pdf ] Interesting stuff for number nerds... Noteworthy: The 1.3 million active-duty members are 82.5% male. Women increased 14% between 2005 and 2022. There was one officer for every 4.5 enlisted personnel in 2022 (+13% since 2005). Racial minorities are 31% but only 12% of generals. Single parents head 4% of families. ... See MoreSee Less
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The other day I was approached by someone who asked me to be a part of a fundraising benefit for the USO. In two words I told him"Fuck Off" Now he's pissed off All I can say is "So what" For my money, the USO performs the role of making soldiers not have to think about what they are doing. I remember a scene in the movie Swing Kids where one of the characters is asked to play a song for some Nazi soldiers. He refused to do it. He said that he was not going to use his talents to make this Nazi soldier feel a little bit better while in the service of Nazism. After I told him was not going to be a part of this event I sent an open letter to the local Jazz and Poetry sites. I suggested that if they wanted to do something "good for the troops" they should use their talents and resources to help you out. What I am trying to say is that if you are a poet, musician or anyone who performs in public it would behoove you to not just think about doing a benefit for Courage To Resist but you should act on this notion. In that light if there's anyone who would like to publish any of my books and give all the royalties to Courage To Resist msg me. Thank you for your time Alan Barysh former poet in residence Maryland Institute College Of Art for the year 2000 Former conductor for the composer John Cage and Author of Coming Of Age In New Milford which is in the Library Of Congress.
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Courage to Resist and Military Law Task Force of the National Lawyers Guild members discussed the practicalities of military resistance and the law this week for a CLE presentation. ... See MoreSee Less
Military Resistance and Military Law (Video Panel Discussion)
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"Why are you closed" viral video featuring Courage to Resist supporter goes metal 🤘🔥 youtu.be/7YPiUtAde2o?si=BxJQVFVeS1XnbtLM -- Backstory: Circa 2007, an anti-war march was headed through downtown (Canada, not sure which city). Shopping mall security locked the doors when they saw the marchers coming. A few of them tried to go into the mall to use the restroom. ... See MoreSee Less
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