“In a society like the US where virtually every foreign intervention, everywhere, is grotesquely illegal and criminal, the most effective resistance is from the soldiers themselves…”
“I fully support the right of US military personnel who, in acts of conscience, refuse to go to a war of aggression, a war crime. … I proudly support those who take such a stand.”On Wednesday, May 17, Chelsea Manning will walk out of Fort Leavenworth military prison a free person. She has served seven years behind bars, more than any whistle-blower in American history.
Vietnam Draft Dodger Donald Trump and his backup singers the Chicken Hawks
By Jeff Paterson. Toby Keith serenades Saudi royalty in support of Trump, Ted Nugent on how to avoid the draft, and more! read more
Sign the Petition: Drop the Charges Against Reality Winner
Sign the petition: "Drop the changes against Ms. Reality L. Winner, the defense contractor who allegedly shared with the media evidence read more
Lawyer explains US military’s “policies on dissent” within ranks
David Gespass provides an update on the US military's internal "policies on dissent" for the NLG's Military Law Task Force. read more
Worldwide Welcome Home Celebrations for Chelsea
Chelsea shares her first portrait photo, while supporters gather worldwide to celebrate her hard won freedom. read more
Confirmed: Chelsea Manning has been released from prison!
“After another anxious four months of waiting, the day has finally arrived. I am looking forward to so much! ... exciting, awkward, ... read more
Chelsea Manning is Free!
Organizers of the former Chelsea Manning Support Network describe how the fight to win Chelsea's freedom was won, and share their ... read more
Podcast: David Coombs, Chelsea Manning’s trial attorney
In this podcast, lead court martial defense attorney for Chelsea Manning, David Coombs, reflects on the case, working with the Support ... read more
May 17 events to celebrate Chelsea Manning release
On Wednesday, May 17, Chelsea Manning will walk out of Fort Leavenworth military prison a free person. She has served seven years ... read more
Supporting the Troops Who Refuse to Fight
We’re a group of concerned community members, veterans and military families who support military objectors to illegal war and occupation and the policies of empire. Our People Power strategy weakens the pillars that maintain war and occupation in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere by supporting GI resistance, counter-recruitment and draft resistance, which cuts off the supply of troops. We are autonomous from and independent of any political organization, party or group.
Chelsea Manning
It’s still hard to believe that we won Chelsea’s (upcoming) freedom. Chelsea remains imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, until May 17th. Courage to Resist is proud to have served as fiscal manager for the Chelsea Manning Defense Fund, along with helping lead the Chelsea Manning Support Network, for nearly seven years. Those funds provided Chelsea a legal defense team at trial, funded most of her appeals, supported hundreds of events worldwide, and–along with worldwide grassroots organizing–won Chelsea’s freedom.
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Podcast: Rainey Reitman on defending Chelsea Manning
In our new podcast, Internet privacy advocate, and Chelsea Manning Support Network co-founder, Rainey Reitman talks about helping launch a movement that would eventually free an American political prisoner and hero.
Chelsea on her upcoming release from prison
Chelsea Manning: “Freedom used to be something that I dreamed of but never allowed myself to fully imagine…. I am forever grateful to the people who kept me alive, President Obama, my legal team and countless supporters.”
Marine recruit needed skin grafts for chemical burns from boot camp hazing
In the Washington Post this week (May 3, 2017), journalist Dan Lamothe exposes the horrifying hazing of young recruits.
Military Law Task Force’s Spring 2017 “On Watch” newsletter
For anyone interested in military law as it pertains to war resisters, “On Watch” is a must read.
“National Bird” drone documentary widely available
This week the award-winning drone documentary “National Bird” is premiering on PBS, as well as on a number of online streaming providers.
Chelsea Manning Welcome Home Fund breaks $170,000
May 26, 2017 update: The official campaign raising funds to assist Chelsea Manning start her new life, after having been released this morning from military prison, is now near $170,000! Here's what Chase Strangio, Chelsea's attorney and fund administrator, shares on...
Berkeley CO and War Resisters’ Day Event
Berkeley, CA — On Monday, May 15, 2017, join us in celebrating the 11th Annual Berkeley CO and War Resisters’ Day, on International Conscientious Objectors’ Day. Gather at 11:30 AM for the Peace Flag raising ceremony at the Civic Center flagpole, 2180 Milvia Street.
Obama vs. Trump on Drones: What’s Changed?
By Joseph Gibson, Courage to Resist. Now that the face of the US government is once again a cartoonish leader hated by liberals, will we see a rebirth of the antiwar movement? If so, how much attention will drones get, and what would an effective resistance look like?
Podcast: Jacob Bridge
We are proud to release the first episode in our new Courage to Resist podcast series. This inaugural edition features Marine officer turned conscientious objector Jacob Bridge-Maier. With the support of Courage to Resist, Jake found a supportive community and was honorably discharged in 2015.
May 2017 Newsletter: Chelsea, Ryan Johnson, Creech & Empire
We're proud to share with you our May 2017 PDF newsletter.
The Establishment is not a viable candidate
Jonathan Matthew Smucker’s new article on the rise of Trump, published today in the “New Internationalist”, is worth a read. Jonathan is a friend of Courage to Resist, a political organizer & strategist, Beyond the Choir dir., and author of “Hegemony How-To: A Roadmap for Radicals”.
Empire war status
Op-ed by Bob Meola, Courage to Resist. A lot of people miss Barack Obama because he smiled nicely while he dropped over 26,000 bombs on seven nations, last year. He was a much more pleasant personality. … Now, the McResistance, of the Democratic Party and the corporate media have their propagandists reviving the cold war…
3rd Annual Shut Down Creech! April 23-29, 2017
Join us April 23 – April 29, 2017 at Creech Air Force Base, Indian Springs, Nevada for a 3rd national mobilization of nonviolent resistance to shut down killer drone operations in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan,Yemen, Somalia and everywhere.
Support Ryan Johnson, Imprisoned War Resister
Ryan made the decision not to go to war. With assistance from the GI Rights Hotline, they learned their options. They found they weren’t alone in resistance. We are reaching out to you to help imprisoned US Army war resister Ryan Johnson and his wife Jenna. Let’s help them get on their feet upon Ryan’s expected May release from the Miramar Brig in May. Your support is critical.
May 17 events to celebrate Chelsea Manning release
On Wednesday, May 17, Chelsea Manning will walk out of Fort Leavenworth military prison a free person. She has served seven years behind bars, more than any whistle-blower in American history.
Podcast: Rainey Reitman on defending Chelsea Manning
In our new podcast, Internet privacy advocate, and Chelsea Manning Support Network co-founder, Rainey Reitman talks about helping launch a movement that would eventually free an American political prisoner and hero.
Chelsea on her upcoming release from prison
Chelsea Manning: “Freedom used to be something that I dreamed of but never allowed myself to fully imagine…. I am forever grateful to the people who kept me alive, President Obama, my legal team and countless supporters.”
Marine recruit needed skin grafts for chemical burns from boot camp hazing
In the Washington Post this week (May 3, 2017), journalist Dan Lamothe exposes the horrifying hazing of young recruits.
Military Law Task Force’s Spring 2017 “On Watch” newsletter
For anyone interested in military law as it pertains to war resisters, “On Watch” is a must read.
“National Bird” drone documentary widely available
This week the award-winning drone documentary “National Bird” is premiering on PBS, as well as on a number of online streaming providers.
Chelsea Manning Welcome Home Fund breaks $170,000
May 26, 2017 update: The official campaign raising funds to assist Chelsea Manning start her new life, after having been released this morning from military prison, is now near $170,000! Here's what Chase Strangio, Chelsea's attorney and fund administrator, shares on...
Berkeley CO and War Resisters’ Day Event
Berkeley, CA — On Monday, May 15, 2017, join us in celebrating the 11th Annual Berkeley CO and War Resisters’ Day, on International Conscientious Objectors’ Day. Gather at 11:30 AM for the Peace Flag raising ceremony at the Civic Center flagpole, 2180 Milvia Street.
Obama vs. Trump on Drones: What’s Changed?
By Joseph Gibson, Courage to Resist. Now that the face of the US government is once again a cartoonish leader hated by liberals, will we see a rebirth of the antiwar movement? If so, how much attention will drones get, and what would an effective resistance look like?
Podcast: Jacob Bridge
We are proud to release the first episode in our new Courage to Resist podcast series. This inaugural edition features Marine officer turned conscientious objector Jacob Bridge-Maier. With the support of Courage to Resist, Jake found a supportive community and was honorably discharged in 2015.
May 2017 Newsletter: Chelsea, Ryan Johnson, Creech & Empire
We're proud to share with you our May 2017 PDF newsletter.
The Establishment is not a viable candidate
Jonathan Matthew Smucker’s new article on the rise of Trump, published today in the “New Internationalist”, is worth a read. Jonathan is a friend of Courage to Resist, a political organizer & strategist, Beyond the Choir dir., and author of “Hegemony How-To: A Roadmap for Radicals”.
Empire war status
Op-ed by Bob Meola, Courage to Resist. A lot of people miss Barack Obama because he smiled nicely while he dropped over 26,000 bombs on seven nations, last year. He was a much more pleasant personality. … Now, the McResistance, of the Democratic Party and the corporate media have their propagandists reviving the cold war…
3rd Annual Shut Down Creech! April 23-29, 2017
Join us April 23 – April 29, 2017 at Creech Air Force Base, Indian Springs, Nevada for a 3rd national mobilization of nonviolent resistance to shut down killer drone operations in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Pakistan,Yemen, Somalia and everywhere.
Support Ryan Johnson, Imprisoned War Resister
Ryan made the decision not to go to war. With assistance from the GI Rights Hotline, they learned their options. They found they weren’t alone in resistance. We are reaching out to you to help imprisoned US Army war resister Ryan Johnson and his wife Jenna. Let’s help them get on their feet upon Ryan’s expected May release from the Miramar Brig in May. Your support is critical.
