“Courage to Resist is an amazing organization that has really helped my wife and I in our time of need.”
The Trump administration is using fascist tactics to threaten US civil rights in pursuit of a far-right political agenda. Veterans are standing up.
Military Counter-Recruitment in the Time of Covid
“It’s as if they, the recruiters, are on staff.” A parent of a high school student at Pioneer Valley commented. read more
Podcast (GW-E01): “We were sick as dogs” – Dennis Kyne, Gulf War vet
"Those soldiers are the ones who actually got the sickest from breathing in the particles.," Dennis Kyne on depleted uranium and Gulf ... read more
Kevin Zeese, Presente! (1955-2020)
Last week we were shocked to hear of the sudden passing of our friend Kevin Zeese. Online tribute to be held September 19th. read more
Anti-War vet furious Trump is twisting his protest of Biden’s Iraq War record
Air Force veteran is demanding Trump stop sharing a dated video of him confronting Biden. It’s a really hard pill to swallow having read more
US Military Operations and Shannon Airport (Ireland)
New leaflet by our friends in Ireland, Shannonwatch and the Peace and Neutrality Alliance. It is estimated that over 3 million US ... read more
Town Hall: Will Congress Expand Military Draft Registration to Women?
With the California Central Coast community and U.S. Rep Salud Carbajal. Congress is currently debating the future of the Selective ... read more
Get Military Recruiters Out of Our High Schools
Military recruiters deliberately exploit the financial and social insecurities of teenagers to enlist more soldiers, notes Sidney Miralao. read more
Podcast (VN-E38): “You’ve got to bear witness” – Mike Hastie
"Put more and more of the puzzle pieces together, and then you realize that you've got to bear witness," Mike Hastie, Vietnam War medic. 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 or party.
“Courage To Resist accomplishes one part of this program of resistance by speaking for and defending the brave souls in the military who do not wish to be part of the perfidy of this administration. It behooves us to do all we can to support Courage To Resist with money and with spine.”
-Edward Asner, actor & activist
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Podcast (VN-E37): “The only thing I’m proud of” – Mike Turek
“The only thing I’m proud of was my involvement with the anti-war movement,” Mike Turek, Vietnam Era Air Force.
Drafting Women in the Name of Gender Equality Misses the Mark
It’s worth questioning why a policy change that is promoted using terms of gender equality has been championed by misogynists and domestic terrorists.
If Trump Refuses to Leave, What Next? Military’s Role in Civil Unrest
By Jeff Paterson. Mass people power mobilization key to military siding with democracy. We need to be ready for a “people’s eviction” if necessary.
“Follow Your Conscience” Ad Runs in Base Newspaper
Full-page “Follow your Conscience” ad ran in the weekly military newspaper, The Ranger, and included Courage to Resist contact info!
TROOPS: Stand Down for Black Lives
“An Open Letter from Veterans to Recently Activated National Guard Troops” is now signed by about 1,000 veterans.
SF Bay Area Solidarity Statement 2020
During every period of upsurge and resistance the government attempts to exploit differences between us to divide and suppress.
National Guard and Military Resisting Defense Fund
Support a strong legal defense for National Guard members refusing to deploy against Black Rights Matter protesters!
National Guard Troops Refuse Trump’s Race War
We’re providing legal assistance and logistical aid to military members (including officers and enlisted members) who are refusing to fight people living in the US engaged in First Amendment activities.
Veterans Call on the Minnesota National Guard to Stand Down
We call on all those who are serving with the National Guard to refuse to serve violent and racist interests.
Watch the ‘Draft Women? Hell No!’ presentation
Featuring: Arianna Standish, Truth In Recruitment; Rivera Sun, CODEPINK; Edward Hasbrouck, Resisters.info
Bill Galvin, Center on Conscience and War
Podcast (VN-E36): “I wanted to forget about it” – Mike Tork, Vietnam Veteran
Mike Tork joined the Navy before turning 18 and served in Vietnam with the Mobile Riverine Force (1966-1967).
Congress May Act Soon on Selective Service
(1) Contact your Reps & Senators and (2) Educate & organize to finalize the victory of decades of resistance to draft registration.
International Day of Conscientious Objection, 15 May 2020
Celebrating with friends around the globe with this series of video messages for International Conscientious Objector Day.
Podcast (VN-E35): “Based on nothing but a stack of lies” – Greg Laxer
“I wanted to show that an actual active duty GI in 1968 could do this, could take a very public stance against the war,” shares Vietnam War GI resister.
Veterans putting their bodies on the line for Black lives and democracy
The Trump administration is using fascist tactics to threaten US civil rights in pursuit of a far-right political agenda. Veterans are standing up.
Podcast (VN-E37): “The only thing I’m proud of” – Mike Turek
“The only thing I’m proud of was my involvement with the anti-war movement,” Mike Turek, Vietnam Era Air Force.
Drafting Women in the Name of Gender Equality Misses the Mark
It’s worth questioning why a policy change that is promoted using terms of gender equality has been championed by misogynists and domestic terrorists.
If Trump Refuses to Leave, What Next? Military’s Role in Civil Unrest
By Jeff Paterson. Mass people power mobilization key to military siding with democracy. We need to be ready for a “people’s eviction” if necessary.
“Follow Your Conscience” Ad Runs in Base Newspaper
Full-page “Follow your Conscience” ad ran in the weekly military newspaper, The Ranger, and included Courage to Resist contact info!
TROOPS: Stand Down for Black Lives
“An Open Letter from Veterans to Recently Activated National Guard Troops” is now signed by about 1,000 veterans.
SF Bay Area Solidarity Statement 2020
During every period of upsurge and resistance the government attempts to exploit differences between us to divide and suppress.
National Guard and Military Resisting Defense Fund
Support a strong legal defense for National Guard members refusing to deploy against Black Rights Matter protesters!
National Guard Troops Refuse Trump’s Race War
We’re providing legal assistance and logistical aid to military members (including officers and enlisted members) who are refusing to fight people living in the US engaged in First Amendment activities.
Veterans Call on the Minnesota National Guard to Stand Down
We call on all those who are serving with the National Guard to refuse to serve violent and racist interests.
Watch the ‘Draft Women? Hell No!’ presentation
Featuring: Arianna Standish, Truth In Recruitment; Rivera Sun, CODEPINK; Edward Hasbrouck, Resisters.info
Bill Galvin, Center on Conscience and War
Podcast (VN-E36): “I wanted to forget about it” – Mike Tork, Vietnam Veteran
Mike Tork joined the Navy before turning 18 and served in Vietnam with the Mobile Riverine Force (1966-1967).
Congress May Act Soon on Selective Service
(1) Contact your Reps & Senators and (2) Educate & organize to finalize the victory of decades of resistance to draft registration.
International Day of Conscientious Objection, 15 May 2020
Celebrating with friends around the globe with this series of video messages for International Conscientious Objector Day.
Podcast (VN-E35): “Based on nothing but a stack of lies” – Greg Laxer
“I wanted to show that an actual active duty GI in 1968 could do this, could take a very public stance against the war,” shares Vietnam War GI resister.
