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
Join the next GI Resistance meetup, Wed, June 14th
Presented by the GI Resistance Working Group of Veterans For Peace & Courage to Resist, 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern. Second Wednesday monthly.
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.
“I’ve worked with Courage to Resist now for six years. One of the best decisions the Chelsea Manning Support Network ever made was hooking up with them. They are amazing. I can’t sing their praises enough. In fact I became a regular donor.”
-Rainey Reitman, Internet privacy advocate & Chelsea Manning Support Network co-founder
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 or party.
“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…”Sign up for our monthly email newsletter.
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.
Nuclear Resister celebrates 200 issues (video)
Webinar celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, and hopeful resistance for peace!
Video: GI Resistance Panel, Veterans For Peace 2022
Veterans For Peace 2022 National Convention openning plenary featuring objectors Rose Del Duca, Alan Kennedy, Kyle Toon, Jenn Budd, & “Steph” Atkinson.
Statement on Roe Vs. Wade
We WILL AID, ABET, AND ASSIST our membership and staff and others impacted by these attacks in getting access to reproductive healthcare.
Statement on Ukraine
We unequivocally condemn Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine, while also opposing western militarism and increased US military spending.
Advice hotline for war resisters from Russia, Belarus, & Ukraine
Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline. Here’s an update on those efforts from Connection e.V. (Germany).
Capt. Alan Kennedy, US Army National Guard [video]
GI Resistance Working Group, May 2022 meeting with Alan Kennedy and Kyle Toon, and an update on imprisoned whistleblower Daniel Hale.
War resistance celebrated with peace flag raising and speak out
Peace and justice community gathered at Berkeley City Hall for 16th Annual Berkeley Conscientious Objectors’ and War Resisters’ Day.
Rudi Friedrich and Kevin Benderman on GI resistance [video]
GI Resistance Working Group, April 2022 meeting. Rudi Friedrich of Connection e.V. (Germany), and Iraq War veteran turned resister Kevin Benderman.
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.
Nuclear Resister celebrates 200 issues (video)
Webinar celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, and hopeful resistance for peace!
Video: GI Resistance Panel, Veterans For Peace 2022
Veterans For Peace 2022 National Convention openning plenary featuring objectors Rose Del Duca, Alan Kennedy, Kyle Toon, Jenn Budd, & “Steph” Atkinson.
Statement on Roe Vs. Wade
We WILL AID, ABET, AND ASSIST our membership and staff and others impacted by these attacks in getting access to reproductive healthcare.
Statement on Ukraine
We unequivocally condemn Russia’s horrific invasion of Ukraine, while also opposing western militarism and increased US military spending.
Advice hotline for war resisters from Russia, Belarus, & Ukraine
Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline. Here’s an update on those efforts from Connection e.V. (Germany).
Capt. Alan Kennedy, US Army National Guard [video]
GI Resistance Working Group, May 2022 meeting with Alan Kennedy and Kyle Toon, and an update on imprisoned whistleblower Daniel Hale.
War resistance celebrated with peace flag raising and speak out
Peace and justice community gathered at Berkeley City Hall for 16th Annual Berkeley Conscientious Objectors’ and War Resisters’ Day.
Rudi Friedrich and Kevin Benderman on GI resistance [video]
GI Resistance Working Group, April 2022 meeting. Rudi Friedrich of Connection e.V. (Germany), and Iraq War veteran turned resister Kevin Benderman.
Facebook Posts
Recent US Army objector and new Courage to Resist member Kyle Toon's new poetry book is now available, "The Depths Below " [ Order at form.jotform.com/203216673775157 ]
"The immaterial of social membership, gender expression or sexual identity and orientation led to the conception of "The Depths Below," which began as an idea that I did not believe would manifest into an intangible body of work. But now, this idea has transformed into reality and will forever be a contribution to Black literary excellence."
3 weeks ago
![Recent US Army objector and new Courage to Resist member Kyle Toons new poetry book is now available, The Depths Below [ Order at https://form.jotform.com/203216673775157 ]
The immaterial of social membership, gender expression or sexual identity and orientation led to the conception of The Depths Below, which began as an idea that I did not believe would manifest into an intangible body of work. But now, this idea has transformed into reality and will forever be a contribution to Black literary excellence.](https://scontent-lax3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/346034906_509598494578378_1625981002732488501_n.jpg?stp=dst-jpg_p720x720&_nc_cat=100&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=730e14&_nc_ohc=RkMBhlg0NdQAX_uvhYw&_nc_ht=scontent-lax3-2.xx&edm=AKIiGfEEAAAA&oh=00_AfC86t8GkZS9RWCG9XR6XkK_KQwKOTGpdXPTu1ZYCHX1fA&oe=647B12E2)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3GaKIzx-ro - VFP members Carl Mirra and John Spitzberg report back from Ukraine. They are joined by Ukrainians Dr. Oksana Dudko and Sasha Kantser to discuss the "2014 coup" in Ukraine. Hosted by Courage to Resist director Jeff Paterson.
4 weeks ago
Register today vfpukraine.org - Featuring CARL MIRRA, VFP, writer & historian with report back from Ukraine; DR OKSANA DUDKO, historian, Center for Urban History (Lviv, Ukraine); JOHN SPITZBERG, VFP, report back from Odessa, Ukraine; SASHA KANSTER, webinar moderator, Feminist Workshop (Lviv, Ukraine). This is the third in the VFP Ukraine Working Group's peace solidarity series.
1 month ago
Next Veterans For Peace For Ukraine caucus webinar Friday, April 14th. Hosted by VFP National Board Members Jeff Paterson & Jeremiah Knowles. Register today at vfp4ukraine.org
2 months ago
This was a pretty awesome webinar. Watch it now at www.youtube.com/watch?v=NvxSUde1OmI
Veterans For Peace For Ukraine Webinar Video
Veterans For Peace For Ukraine Webinar Video
vfp4ukraine.org
"Can Russia’s invasion of Ukraine be rationalized, or even justified, by western expansionism?" Featuring: Vladyslav Starodubtsev, Yosh, & Prof. Stephen Zunes.
2 months ago
"Ukraine was attacked by an imperialist army, and as a result we are in a struggle to defend our lives and our very right to exist as a sovereign nation." It really is that simple. Russia out of Ukraine.
A Ukrainian Socialist Lays Out the Aims and Struggles of Her Country’s Left
truthout.org
Leftists in Ukraine are simultaneously resisting Russian imperialism and the domestic imposition of neoliberalism.
3 months ago
Beware the simple answers. Abolish NATO, NATO out of Ukraine just as a start to understanding what hell is going on. Its simply cowardice to blame Russia.
Russia out of Ukraine now!
Frontal 21 besuchte Connection e.V. und sprach mit und über russische Kriegsdienstverweigerer. Nach der von Putin verkündeten Teilmobilisierung haben rund 150.000 junge Männer Russland fluchtartig verlassen. Die meisten von ihnen sind in die Türkei, nach Georgien oder Kasachstan geflohen. Die wenigsten haben es nach Deutschland geschafft.
www.zdf.de/politik/frontal/russland-teilmobilisierung-flucht-nach-deutschland-deserteure-kriegsve...
Unterstützer*innen aus der ganzen Welt zeigen Solidarität mit Deserteuren und Kriegsdienstverweigerern im Rahmen der #ObjectWarCampaign
you.wemove.eu/campaigns/russland-belarus-ukraine-schutz-und-asyl-fur-deserteure-und-verweigerer
3 months ago
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Recent US Army objector and new Courage to Resist member Kyle Toon's new poetry book is now available, "The Depths Below " [ Order at form.jotform.com/203216673775157 ]
"The immaterial of social membership, gender expression or sexual identity and orientation led to the conception of "The Depths Below," which began as an idea that I did not believe would manifest into an intangible body of work. But now, this idea has transformed into reality and will forever be a contribution to Black literary excellence." ... See MoreSee Less
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3GaKIzx-ro - VFP members Carl Mirra and John Spitzberg report back from Ukraine. They are joined by Ukrainians Dr. Oksana Dudko and Sasha Kantser to discuss the "2014 coup" in Ukraine. Hosted by Courage to Resist director Jeff Paterson. ... See MoreSee Less
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Register today vfpukraine.org - Featuring CARL MIRRA, VFP, writer & historian with report back from Ukraine; DR OKSANA DUDKO, historian, Center for Urban History (Lviv, Ukraine); JOHN SPITZBERG, VFP, report back from Odessa, Ukraine; SASHA KANSTER, webinar moderator, Feminist Workshop (Lviv, Ukraine). This is the third in the VFP Ukraine Working Group's peace solidarity series. ... See MoreSee Less
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A Ukrainian Socialist Lays Out the Aims and Struggles of Her Country’s Left
truthout.org
Leftists in Ukraine are simultaneously resisting Russian imperialism and the domestic imposition of neoliberalism.Comment on Facebook
Beware the simple answers. Abolish NATO, NATO out of Ukraine just as a start to understanding what hell is going on. Its simply cowardice to blame Russia.
Russia out of Ukraine now!
Frontal 21 besuchte Connection e.V. und sprach mit und über russische Kriegsdienstverweigerer. Nach der von Putin verkündeten Teilmobilisierung haben rund 150.000 junge Männer Russland fluchtartig verlassen. Die meisten von ihnen sind in die Türkei, nach Georgien oder Kasachstan geflohen. Die wenigsten haben es nach Deutschland geschafft.
www.zdf.de/politik/frontal/russland-teilmobilisierung-flucht-nach-deutschland-deserteure-kriegsve...
Unterstützer*innen aus der ganzen Welt zeigen Solidarität mit Deserteuren und Kriegsdienstverweigerern im Rahmen der #ObjectWarCampaign
you.wemove.eu/campaigns/russland-belarus-ukraine-schutz-und-asyl-fur-deserteure-und-verweigerer ... See MoreSee Less
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