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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.
Waging Peace in Vietnam, Seattle, Sep. 28 – Oct. 28
Allen Lobby in Suzzallo Library, University of Washington, Seattle. Conference on GI & Veteran Resistance in the Pacific Northwest, October 6.
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.
“Courage to Resist gives our young soldiers the help and support so they can stand up to the military and do what is right, moral and lawful.”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.
“If not for the efforts of … Courage to Resist, there’s no way that a president would spend the political capital to grant a commutation.”Sign up for our monthly email newsletter.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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Courage.
‘Ukraine is not our enemy’: Russians risk arrest to honour victims of war
www.theguardian.com
The Kremlin has stamped out public dissent but makeshift memorials to Ukrainian dead are a focus for those opposed to the conflict
6 days ago
“The only word I can think of is ‘indoctrination,’” one parent said.
NY Times reports kids in schools across US forced into military indoctrination | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
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.
2 months ago
Stories of Russian soldiers who are refusing to fight their country's imperial invasion of Ukraine. Their stories are strikingly similar to US troops that refused to fight imperial wars, from Vietnam to Iraq.
2 months ago
Celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues of the Nuclear Resister – but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, creative, international, inspiring, courageous and hopeful resistance movement for a peaceful and nuclear free future!
Nuclear Resister celebrates 200 issues (video) | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
Webinar celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, and hopeful resistance for peace!
2 months ago
Great profile on Reality. It's hard to read for those of us who tried our best to support her courage to resist at the time.
Opinion | She Tried to Resist and Found Herself Alone
www.nytimes.com
Reality Winner thought she was warning of danger. The government thought otherwise. The public thought little.
2 months ago
here's the no paywall copy... archive.ph/1kYU1
"No, I won't give my sons", by Reinhard Mey & friends. Powerful anti-draft song. German with English subtitles.
2 months ago
✊Mutiny in a military base in the Russian the city of Kazan. Conscripts had enough and decided to go home. Guards tried to stop them but were outnumbered. [Twit @typicaldonetsk]
2 months ago
So i went to the "source" on twitter, a 27 second video with no context and a bunch of rando comments. Still waiting for verification this isnt some sort of fake "Ukraine is winning, Russia is losing" propaganda.
indeed together we shall overcome!!!!
I am interested in the context of this no sound video. Can't wait to see confirmed reports because so far the articles I have read on this supposed mutiny just appear to be pro ukranian spin
Looks like things are not hunky-dory in the Red Army!
Trade unionists Bill Fletcher, Jr. and Elly Leary pose the question, "Why is the principle of self-determination so important to understanding the conflict in Ukraine?" Their answers are worthwhile.
Q&A: Navigating the Left’s Ukraine Debate
portside.org
1. Why is the principle of self-determination so important to understanding the conflict in Ukraine?
2 months ago
The conclusions we draw can always be explained by leaving out information - as these two do. What it boils down to is what one thinks is most important and most influential and how one interprets them and there we part ways, without denying much of what they write. i.e., when discussing proxy wars, they make no mention of the U.S. role in creating the conditions for that proxy war/ Just one example.
First reaction to this article is another article by 'The NATO Left.' this article leaves out so much, it seems to be written by russiagaters
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‘Ukraine is not our enemy’: Russians risk arrest to honour victims of war
www.theguardian.com
The Kremlin has stamped out public dissent but makeshift memorials to Ukrainian dead are a focus for those opposed to the conflictComment on Facebook
“The only word I can think of is ‘indoctrination,’” one parent said. ... See MoreSee Less
NY Times reports kids in schools across US forced into military indoctrination | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
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.Comment on Facebook
Stories of Russian soldiers who are refusing to fight their country's imperial invasion of Ukraine. Their stories are strikingly similar to US troops that refused to fight imperial wars, from Vietnam to Iraq. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues of the Nuclear Resister – but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, creative, international, inspiring, courageous and hopeful resistance movement for a peaceful and nuclear free future! ... See MoreSee Less
Nuclear Resister celebrates 200 issues (video) | Courage to Resist
couragetoresist.org
Webinar celebration of not just 42 years and 200 issues but four+ decades of a vibrant, persistent, and hopeful resistance for peace!Comment on Facebook
Great profile on Reality. It's hard to read for those of us who tried our best to support her courage to resist at the time. ... See MoreSee Less
Opinion | She Tried to Resist and Found Herself Alone
www.nytimes.com
Reality Winner thought she was warning of danger. The government thought otherwise. The public thought little.Comment on Facebook
here's the no paywall copy... archive.ph/1kYU1
"No, I won't give my sons", by Reinhard Mey & friends. Powerful anti-draft song. German with English subtitles. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
✊Mutiny in a military base in the Russian the city of Kazan. Conscripts had enough and decided to go home. Guards tried to stop them but were outnumbered. [Twit @typicaldonetsk] ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
So i went to the "source" on twitter, a 27 second video with no context and a bunch of rando comments. Still waiting for verification this isnt some sort of fake "Ukraine is winning, Russia is losing" propaganda.
indeed together we shall overcome!!!!
I am interested in the context of this no sound video. Can't wait to see confirmed reports because so far the articles I have read on this supposed mutiny just appear to be pro ukranian spin
Looks like things are not hunky-dory in the Red Army!
Trade unionists Bill Fletcher, Jr. and Elly Leary pose the question, "Why is the principle of self-determination so important to understanding the conflict in Ukraine?" Their answers are worthwhile. ... See MoreSee Less
Q&A: Navigating the Left’s Ukraine Debate
portside.org
1. Why is the principle of self-determination so important to understanding the conflict in Ukraine?Comment on Facebook
The conclusions we draw can always be explained by leaving out information - as these two do. What it boils down to is what one thinks is most important and most influential and how one interprets them and there we part ways, without denying much of what they write. i.e., when discussing proxy wars, they make no mention of the U.S. role in creating the conditions for that proxy war/ Just one example.
First reaction to this article is another article by 'The NATO Left.' this article leaves out so much, it seems to be written by russiagaters