“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.
Reality Winner: The 60 Minutes Interview
Reality Winner was charged under the Espionage Act for leaking a report documenting cyber attacks upon U.S. election infrastructure in June 2017.
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.
Courage to Resist is providing a vital role to those soldiers who are aware that they are being used for the corporate gain of our leaders…”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.
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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: “The common thing is that no one wants war” – Col. Ann Wright (ret.)
“You are doing the right thing because this is going to be horrible for the people of Iraq, but it’s going to be horrible for the United States, too.”
Podcast: “I joined the military to fight fascism” – Capt. Alan Kennedy
“[In] appeals to every level … I pointed out that this policy was unconstitutional … the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional right.”
Women and the Future of Selective Service (Video)
A discussion of legislation that will require women to register with Selective Service hosted by the Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee.
Ed Asner (1929 – 2021): A life of persistence and perseverance for justice and peace
Ed Asner was beyond a gifted actor. He was also “one of us”–a veteran and a person of conscience who paid a price for “doing the right thing.”
Podcast (VN-E44): “Strong religious commitment against war” – David Finke
David Finke is a conscientious objector, military counselor, and lifetime nonviolent activist. David shares his personal history.
Podcast (VN-E43): “I’m going in for a long time” – William Short
“I could probably speak louder with my photography than I could with my painting….I consider myself not just an artist, but a cultural worker.”
House and Senate Committees vote to make women register for the draft
House Armed Services Committee joined Senate Armed Services Committee in voting to expand registration for a possible military draft to include young women.
Podcast: “I was always the ‘Good Sailor'” – Mike James
“Man, I do not want…a career in something that is intrinsically chaotic and stupid. I didn’t want to participate in that anymore.”
National Guard concedes members have more freedoms
Capt. Alan Kennedy was punished for marching in Black Lives Matter protest, so he took the National Guard to court. Initial victory–regs don’t apply to NG.
Video: Ann Wright interviews former Lt. Ehren Watada, Iraq War resister
Ehren was the first military officer to publicly speak out against and refuse to deploy to Iraq back in June 2006. Here’s what he’s been up to since.
Sentenced to 45 months prison, Daniel Hale on why he exposed drone program
In a personal letter, Daniel Hale explains he violated the Espionage Act to stop the cycle of violence perpetuated by the US’ extrajudicial killings.
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: “The common thing is that no one wants war” – Col. Ann Wright (ret.)
“You are doing the right thing because this is going to be horrible for the people of Iraq, but it’s going to be horrible for the United States, too.”
Podcast: “I joined the military to fight fascism” – Capt. Alan Kennedy
“[In] appeals to every level … I pointed out that this policy was unconstitutional … the right to peaceful protest is a constitutional right.”
Women and the Future of Selective Service (Video)
A discussion of legislation that will require women to register with Selective Service hosted by the Vietnam Peace Commemoration Committee.
Ed Asner (1929 – 2021): A life of persistence and perseverance for justice and peace
Ed Asner was beyond a gifted actor. He was also “one of us”–a veteran and a person of conscience who paid a price for “doing the right thing.”
Podcast (VN-E44): “Strong religious commitment against war” – David Finke
David Finke is a conscientious objector, military counselor, and lifetime nonviolent activist. David shares his personal history.
Podcast (VN-E43): “I’m going in for a long time” – William Short
“I could probably speak louder with my photography than I could with my painting….I consider myself not just an artist, but a cultural worker.”
House and Senate Committees vote to make women register for the draft
House Armed Services Committee joined Senate Armed Services Committee in voting to expand registration for a possible military draft to include young women.
Podcast: “I was always the ‘Good Sailor'” – Mike James
“Man, I do not want…a career in something that is intrinsically chaotic and stupid. I didn’t want to participate in that anymore.”
National Guard concedes members have more freedoms
Capt. Alan Kennedy was punished for marching in Black Lives Matter protest, so he took the National Guard to court. Initial victory–regs don’t apply to NG.
Video: Ann Wright interviews former Lt. Ehren Watada, Iraq War resister
Ehren was the first military officer to publicly speak out against and refuse to deploy to Iraq back in June 2006. Here’s what he’s been up to since.
Sentenced to 45 months prison, Daniel Hale on why he exposed drone program
In a personal letter, Daniel Hale explains he violated the Espionage Act to stop the cycle of violence perpetuated by the US’ extrajudicial killings.
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Francesco Da Vinci is a lifetime advocate of peace, nonviolence, and social justice (and renowned photographer). He introduces us to his biography, "I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the 1960s." A new Courage to Resist podcast produced in collaboration with the Vietnam Full Disclosure effort of Veterans For Peace for the new year!
Podcast (VN-E45): "It was a leap of faith" - Francesco Da Vinci
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"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.
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Peace and Justice Groups call for Freedom for Julian Assange | Courage to Resist
Peace and Justice Groups call for Freedom for Julian Assange | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
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!
2 weeks ago
Courage to Resist adds it name to this important statement. We do so in the memory of our recently deceased comrade Robert Meola who’s last political event he was able to attend was a rally for Julian Assange in Oakland, California.
Peace and Justice Groups call for Freedom for Julian Assange | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
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!
2 weeks ago
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors. "Turned Away" is an important report prepared by the Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, Veterans Legal Services, and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP on behalf of OUTVETS.
How VA unlawfully denies health care to veterans with bad paper discharges | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors.
3 weeks ago
Thoughts on conscientious objection by our friend Chris Lombardi. "The one common denominator is hope. Whether one defines hope as an emotion, an action or a muscle, people embark on conscientious objection to create a better future."
Conscientious objection is the thing with feathers.
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The one common denominator is hope. Whether one defines hope as an emotion, an action or a muscle, people embark on conscientious objection to create a better future.
3 weeks ago
a year later and still the instigators remain unpunished
Beijing’s Movie War Propaganda—and Washington’sEach aspect of Chinese propaganda complained about in Battle at Lake Changjin is routinely employed by US media, and have been for years.
4 weeks ago
not to mention the zionist ownership of Hollywood...
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Francesco Da Vinci is a lifetime advocate of peace, nonviolence, and social justice (and renowned photographer). He introduces us to his biography, "I Refuse to Kill: My Path to Nonviolent Action in the 1960s." A new Courage to Resist podcast produced in collaboration with the Vietnam Full Disclosure effort of Veterans For Peace for the new year! ... See MoreSee Less
Podcast (VN-E45): "It was a leap of faith" - Francesco Da Vinci
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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!Comment on Facebook
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors. "Turned Away" is an important report prepared by the Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School, Veterans Legal Services, and Wilmer, Cutler, Pickering, Hale and Dorr LLP on behalf of OUTVETS. ... See MoreSee Less
How VA unlawfully denies health care to veterans with bad paper discharges | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
The problem of veterans being turned away from the health care they require, and may be legally entitled to, goes far beyond military objectors.Comment on Facebook
Thoughts on conscientious objection by our friend Chris Lombardi. "The one common denominator is hope. Whether one defines hope as an emotion, an action or a muscle, people embark on conscientious objection to create a better future." ... See MoreSee Less
Conscientious objection is the thing with feathers.
aintmarching.net
The one common denominator is hope. Whether one defines hope as an emotion, an action or a muscle, people embark on conscientious objection to create a better future.Comment on Facebook
a year later and still the instigators remain unpunished
Beijing’s Movie War Propaganda—and Washington’sEach aspect of Chinese propaganda complained about in Battle at Lake Changjin is routinely employed by US media, and have been for years. ... See MoreSee Less
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not to mention the zionist ownership of Hollywood...
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