Inspired by the Vietnam Era GI Resistance Movement, Jonathan co-founded Appeal for Redress so that active duty US military personnel could speak out.
Feminists Against the Draft panel discussion
Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion - Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Organized by Dartmouth College activists. read more
Support the ‘Selective Service Repeal Act’ introduced in Congress
Support the Selective Service Repeal Act of 2021 (HR 2509 & S 139) introduced in Congress with bipartisan support in both the House and the Senate. read more
Podcast (GW-E04): “It was a real snarl” – David Wiggins
Capt. David Wiggins went on a hunger strike, publicly resigned his commission, and eventually stopped obeying all orders while deployed for the Gulf War. read more
Former U.S. Rep. Bella Abzug on Women and Draft Registration
Today, forcing women to register for the draft is again in front of congress. This statement on behalf of a group of feminist leaders is again urgent. read more
Petition to free Daniel Hale; Pled to one charge of drone whistleblowing
Daniel entered a guilty plea yesterday for whistleblowing and exposing extrajudicial assassinations by US drones. Facing decades in prison. read more
Podcast (VN-E40): “We started to unite” – Cleve Andrew Pulley
"We did not renounce the use of those constitutional rights simply because we were soldiers" - Andrew Pulley of the "Fort Jackson 8" anti-war GI defendants. read more
Support clemency for whistleblower Reality Winner
Please call 202-616-6070 (option 4) and leave a message in support of #RealityWinner, prisoner 22056-021, clemency petition C289645. read more
‘Full & Fair’ Hearing Needed Before Expanding Draft Reg to Women – or End It
Military conscription is a bad idea that just won’t die – and right now it’s under active consideration in Congress. Update from Edward Hasbrouck. read more
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Podcast (GW-E03): “Still remember it like it was an hour ago” – Charles Sheehan-Miles
His traumatic experiences in heavy fighting in Iraq during Desert Storm led Charles Sheehan-Miles to become a conscientious objector.
January 2021 National Newsletter now available!
These PDF newsletters allow our supporters that might not read every email or follow every social media post to stay in the loop.
Opportunities and challenges after Trump coup fail
Year end fundraising campaign. Will you support the troops who refuse illegal orders? Our January 2021 Newsletter PDF.
Biden transition leans toward expanding required military draft registration
Biden transition likely includes planning for the expansion of Selective Service (mediatory military draft) registration to women.
Ending the War on Afghanistan: The U.S. war on Afghanistan is in its 19th year
A World Beyond War webinar recording featuring US Army Col. Ann Wright (ret.) as moderator. Panelists: Kathy Kelly, Matthew Hoh, Rory Fanning, Danny Sjursen, and Arash Azizzada.
Petition to ‘Refuse Any Order by Trump to Interfere with the Election’; 15k+ signatures
“The president’s use of the military to interfere in the election will not be tolerated.”
Legal resources for military personnel; Illegal orders related to 2020 election and aftermath
The Military Law Task Force (MLTF) of the National Lawyers Guild shares the concerns … that US servicemembers may be given illegal orders.
2021 Blueprints for a Human Rights-Centered U.S. Foreign Policy
The problem of endless war goes well beyond the multigenerational conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Podcast: Chris Lombardi’s new book “I Ain’t Marching Anymore…”
Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America’s Wars. “It’s not about a matter of being a coward… like all non-violent action, it takes a lot of rigor.”
Petition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Refuse Trump Election Interference
“You have a responsibility to refuse to comply with any and all attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election.”
Trump promises post election coup. We can hope for the best–or prepare to respond.
We can look to examples of countries who have successfully stopped coup attempts for guidance of what to expect.
Podcast (GW-E02): “How did our oil get under their land?” – Stephanie Atkinson
“People found my actions personally offensive. Somehow my not going to the Gulf War would affect their patriotism,” recalls military resister Stephanie Atkinson.
Podcast (VN-E39): “It didn’t make any sense to me” – Mike Wittels
“Why would I want to blow a hole the size of a grapefruit into someone, just because somebody said, ‘Hey, that’s your enemy””?
“The Boys Who Said No!” U.S. Digital Film Premiere
The film will have it’s US Premiere as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The film will be available to view online from October 8th-14th, 2020.
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Podcast: “What we could do to harness our power” – Jonathan Hutto
Inspired by the Vietnam Era GI Resistance Movement, Jonathan co-founded Appeal for Redress so that active duty US military personnel could speak out.
Podcast (GW-E03): “Still remember it like it was an hour ago” – Charles Sheehan-Miles
His traumatic experiences in heavy fighting in Iraq during Desert Storm led Charles Sheehan-Miles to become a conscientious objector.
January 2021 National Newsletter now available!
These PDF newsletters allow our supporters that might not read every email or follow every social media post to stay in the loop.
Opportunities and challenges after Trump coup fail
Year end fundraising campaign. Will you support the troops who refuse illegal orders? Our January 2021 Newsletter PDF.
Biden transition leans toward expanding required military draft registration
Biden transition likely includes planning for the expansion of Selective Service (mediatory military draft) registration to women.
Ending the War on Afghanistan: The U.S. war on Afghanistan is in its 19th year
A World Beyond War webinar recording featuring US Army Col. Ann Wright (ret.) as moderator. Panelists: Kathy Kelly, Matthew Hoh, Rory Fanning, Danny Sjursen, and Arash Azizzada.
Petition to ‘Refuse Any Order by Trump to Interfere with the Election’; 15k+ signatures
“The president’s use of the military to interfere in the election will not be tolerated.”
Legal resources for military personnel; Illegal orders related to 2020 election and aftermath
The Military Law Task Force (MLTF) of the National Lawyers Guild shares the concerns … that US servicemembers may be given illegal orders.
2021 Blueprints for a Human Rights-Centered U.S. Foreign Policy
The problem of endless war goes well beyond the multigenerational conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Podcast: Chris Lombardi’s new book “I Ain’t Marching Anymore…”
Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America’s Wars. “It’s not about a matter of being a coward… like all non-violent action, it takes a lot of rigor.”
Petition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Refuse Trump Election Interference
“You have a responsibility to refuse to comply with any and all attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election.”
Trump promises post election coup. We can hope for the best–or prepare to respond.
We can look to examples of countries who have successfully stopped coup attempts for guidance of what to expect.
Podcast (GW-E02): “How did our oil get under their land?” – Stephanie Atkinson
“People found my actions personally offensive. Somehow my not going to the Gulf War would affect their patriotism,” recalls military resister Stephanie Atkinson.
Podcast (VN-E39): “It didn’t make any sense to me” – Mike Wittels
“Why would I want to blow a hole the size of a grapefruit into someone, just because somebody said, ‘Hey, that’s your enemy””?
“The Boys Who Said No!” U.S. Digital Film Premiere
The film will have it’s US Premiere as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The film will be available to view online from October 8th-14th, 2020.
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Direct Action Lessons From Three Historic Days of Protest May 1971
Direct Action Lessons From Three Historic Days of Protest May 1971
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Largest civil disobedience detention in U.S. history—12,000 in all, including 7,000 people on May 3, 1971 alone. Reflections by Steve Early.
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Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam Revisited
Kill Anything That Moves: The Real American War in Vietnam Revisited
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How 1971’s Mayday actions rattled Nixon and helped keep Vietnam from becoming a forever war
How 1971’s Mayday actions rattled Nixon and helped keep Vietnam from becoming a forever war
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Unparalleled in size and variety of actions, the largest anti-Vietnam War demonstration offers lessons for challenging U.S. militarism.
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He was rattled before that in '69 by the Moratorium.
those were the days my friends please Read ALL. Yes, we were!!!!!!
Video: Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion – Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Congress will decide soon if forced draft registration will be expanded to young women, or finally ditched once and for ALL.
Feminists Against the Draft panel discussion | Courage to Resist
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Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion - Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Organized by Dartmouth College activists.
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It’s outdated. It’s dysfunctional. It’s hated by most of the populace. No, we’re not talking about the line at the DMV. We’re talking about the Selective Service and the military draft. For decades, young men have had to register. Now, congress is considering expanding draft registration to women. Here’s a better idea: let’s abolish the Selective Service and end draft registration for everyone.
Ditch the Draft, Once and for All - Antiwar.com Blog
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It’s outdated. It’s dysfunctional. It’s hated by most of the populace. No, we’re not talking about the line at the DMV. We’re talking about the Selective Service and the military draft. For ...
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Just be glad a draft hasn’t been necessary. But, you never know what might happen to make it a necessity. Women, btw, now are part of each of the combat arms, infantry, armor etc. so yes draft women as well.
David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison. Dave has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Phil Berrigan’s wife, Elizabeth McAlister, is a member of the Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Dave just printed the 5th edition of the book which is available for $25 by sending him a check: Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218. You can contact him at mozela9@comcast.net. He prefers that you DO NOT order the book from Amazon.
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It’s outdated. It’s dysfunctional. It’s hated by most of the populace. No, we’re not talking about the line at the DMV. We’re talking about the Selective Service and the military draft. For decades, young men have had to register. Now, congress is considering expanding draft registration to women. Here’s a better idea: let’s abolish the Selective Service and end draft registration for everyone. ... See MoreSee Less
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Just be glad a draft hasn’t been necessary. But, you never know what might happen to make it a necessity. Women, btw, now are part of each of the combat arms, infantry, armor etc. so yes draft women as well.
David Eberhardt was a member of the Baltimore Four with Father Philip Berrigan, Tom Lewis and Rev. James Mengel. The group poured blood on draft files on October 27, 1967. They would be convicted and sentenced to prison. Dave has written a book "For All the Saints- a Protest Primer"- documenting the Baltimore Four action and many others up to and including the most recent Plowshares action – Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Phil Berrigan’s wife, Elizabeth McAlister, is a member of the Kings Bay Plowshares 7. Dave just printed the 5th edition of the book which is available for $25 by sending him a check: Dave Eberhardt, 4 Hadley Square North, Baltimore, MD 21218. You can contact him at mozela9@comcast.net. He prefers that you DO NOT order the book from Amazon.