Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline. Here’s an update on those efforts from Connection e.V. (Germany).
Join the next GI Resistance meetup, Wed., July 13
Presented by the GI Resistance Working Group of Veterans For Peace & Courage to Resist, 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern. Second Wednesday monthly.
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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]](https://couragetoresist.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/apr2022cover-400x250.jpg)
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.
“Waging Peace in Vietnam” event series @ University of San Francisco
Throughout April, the University of San Francisco is hosting events highlighting GI resistance against the US war in Vietnam. In person and via Zoom.
Support war resisters from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine
Broad alliance calls for protection/asylum for deserters and conscientious objectors from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine. Update by Connection e.V. & PRO ASYL.
Bob Meola, Nonviolent Green Anarchist Revolutionary (1952-2021)
Obituary. We are deeply saddened by the passing of our comrade Robert “Bob” Meola; A lifelong commitment to anti-militarism.
Podcast: “I wanted to lay my rifle down.” – Hart Viges
“And I just, I started crying…I can’t do it. I can’t pull the trigger. I don’t want to kill anyone,” shared Hart after serving 11 months in Iraq.
“Courage to Resist has helped individuals who have taken brave stands, has been an important bridge between anti-war soldiers and civilians, and has helped both publicize and build the critical component of soldier resistance in ending war.”
-Steve Morse, GI Rights Hotline counselor & VietNam War era GI resister
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.
“As an Army veteran, I’m so glad there’s an organization like Courage to Resist that really cares about people in the military and brings the whole community together in support of the heroes that follow the call of conscience and resist war…”
-Aimee Allison, 1991 Gulf War objector, community organizer
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Podcast: “I wanted to lay my rifle down.” – Hart Viges
“And I just, I started crying…I can’t do it. I can’t pull the trigger. I don’t want to kill anyone,” shared Hart after serving 11 months in Iraq.
Supporting GI Resistance [video]
GI Resistance Working Group of Veterans For Peace hosted by Courage to Resist, 3/9/22. With Jeff Paterson, Stephanie Atkinson, James Branum, and friends.
Russian Troops: Refuse & Resist! Russia Out of Ukraine
US style-invasions are morally indefensible, even when other countries do it. Nonviolent civilian-based defense can send the invading Russian Army home.
Podcast (VN-E46): “Arrested dozens of times, two years in prison” – Jim Albertini
“We need the next generations of activists to carry forward, to complete the work that we can’t get done in our lifetime.”
Podcast (VN-E45): “It was a leap of faith” – Francesco Da Vinci
“It was pure hell… for the fact that I took that stand. I mean, all the labels, “Draft Dodger”, “Pinko”, “Commie”, “Shirker””, recalls Fran Da Vinci.
Peace and Justice Groups call for Freedom for Julian Assange
The persecution of Julian Assange by the U.S. government is a threat against free speech and free press. Free Julian Assange! No to U.S. wars!
How VA unlawfully denies health care to veterans with bad paper discharges
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors.
DoD talks “extremism”, ignores “racism” or “white supremacy”
DoD Instruction 1325.06 amounts to only a small improvement in the military’s attempt to eliminate racism within its ranks.
Peace and greetings Courage to Resist community!
It’s nearing the end of another calendar year, so it is again time for me to self-assess, “How do I know if I made a difference?” I volunteer & contribute.
Podcast: “What? Yes. That term..I’m a conscientious objector!” – Rosa del Duca
“Having signed a six-year contract, I thought there was absolutely nothing I could do. I just needed to hunker down and fulfill my contract.”
January 2022 PDF Newsletter
We’re proud to share our print newsletter–print, copy, and share! It’s a great way to quickly catch up on whats going on.
US Senate looks to expand Selective Service to women
We don’t have a draft today because widespread, visible, and widely supported resistance forced an end to the draft before the end of the US war in Vietnam.
Podcast: “Why are we guarding an oil field?” – Kevin Benderman
“You know what? This is all a bunch of bullshit, what they’re telling us to do over here,” recalls Iraq War veteran turned conscientious objector.
Podcast: Michael Rasmussen, Meditations of a Conscientious Objector
“I think the whole idea of a “just war” at all is a sham that we’re taught as part of this propaganda to support it.” -recent USMC Capt. Michael Rasmussen
Expanding Draft Registration to Women is Progressive, Right? Guess Again
Rosa del Duca on the “Intersectionality & the U.S. Military Draft” panel at the recent Peace and Justice Studies Association.
Podcast: “I wanted to lay my rifle down.” – Hart Viges
“And I just, I started crying…I can’t do it. I can’t pull the trigger. I don’t want to kill anyone,” shared Hart after serving 11 months in Iraq.
Supporting GI Resistance [video]
GI Resistance Working Group of Veterans For Peace hosted by Courage to Resist, 3/9/22. With Jeff Paterson, Stephanie Atkinson, James Branum, and friends.
Russian Troops: Refuse & Resist! Russia Out of Ukraine
US style-invasions are morally indefensible, even when other countries do it. Nonviolent civilian-based defense can send the invading Russian Army home.
Podcast (VN-E46): “Arrested dozens of times, two years in prison” – Jim Albertini
“We need the next generations of activists to carry forward, to complete the work that we can’t get done in our lifetime.”
Podcast (VN-E45): “It was a leap of faith” – Francesco Da Vinci
“It was pure hell… for the fact that I took that stand. I mean, all the labels, “Draft Dodger”, “Pinko”, “Commie”, “Shirker””, recalls Fran Da Vinci.
Peace and Justice Groups call for Freedom for Julian Assange
The persecution of Julian Assange by the U.S. government is a threat against free speech and free press. Free Julian Assange! No to U.S. wars!
How VA unlawfully denies health care to veterans with bad paper discharges
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors.
DoD talks “extremism”, ignores “racism” or “white supremacy”
DoD Instruction 1325.06 amounts to only a small improvement in the military’s attempt to eliminate racism within its ranks.
Peace and greetings Courage to Resist community!
It’s nearing the end of another calendar year, so it is again time for me to self-assess, “How do I know if I made a difference?” I volunteer & contribute.
Podcast: “What? Yes. That term..I’m a conscientious objector!” – Rosa del Duca
“Having signed a six-year contract, I thought there was absolutely nothing I could do. I just needed to hunker down and fulfill my contract.”
January 2022 PDF Newsletter
We’re proud to share our print newsletter–print, copy, and share! It’s a great way to quickly catch up on whats going on.
US Senate looks to expand Selective Service to women
We don’t have a draft today because widespread, visible, and widely supported resistance forced an end to the draft before the end of the US war in Vietnam.
Podcast: “Why are we guarding an oil field?” – Kevin Benderman
“You know what? This is all a bunch of bullshit, what they’re telling us to do over here,” recalls Iraq War veteran turned conscientious objector.
Podcast: Michael Rasmussen, Meditations of a Conscientious Objector
“I think the whole idea of a “just war” at all is a sham that we’re taught as part of this propaganda to support it.” -recent USMC Capt. Michael Rasmussen
Expanding Draft Registration to Women is Progressive, Right? Guess Again
Rosa del Duca on the “Intersectionality & the U.S. Military Draft” panel at the recent Peace and Justice Studies Association.
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Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline serving war resisters from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Here’s an update.
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Conscientious objection in Europe today with focus on the war in Ukraine--Friday, May 27th at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern. Register at:
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"Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools students at predominantly Black and Latino high schools were forced to participate in what is supposed to be a “voluntary” military-run training program ... automatically enrolling students in JROTC..."
Chicago signals end to automatic enrollment in military-run classes
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An investigation found that Chicago Public Schools students at small, majority Black and Latino high schools were funneled to JROTC.
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International Conscientious Objection Day 2022 celebration in Berkeley, California, hosted by Courage to Resist.
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Peace and justice community gathered at Berkeley City Hall for 16th Annual Berkeley Conscientious Objectors’ and War Resisters’ Day.
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Another shout out for Chris Lombardi's new book. A must read for those interested in the history of resistance to war from within the US military.
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Chris Lombardi’s book, I Ain’t Marching Anymore: Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America’s Wars, couldn’t be more on time. As the US ramps up its
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16th Annual City of Berkeley Conscientious Objectors’ and War Resisters’ Day celebration!
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