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.
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace 20th Anniversary
Event video now available. Courage to Resist is a proud co-sponsor of ICUJP 20th Anniversary & George Fegas Courageous Peacemaker Awards” celebration.
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.
“Courage to Resist puts the slogan of “support the troops but not the war” into practice every day. Their work to publicize and support the courage of GI resisters is an essential component of stopping the war machine.”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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Peace and Faith Groups Tell Senate Committee to Abolish the Draft–Once and for ALL
Senate Armed Services Committee was released this morning before they convened for a closed-door markup of the National Defense Authorization Act. Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has proposed forcing women to register for a future military draft
Podcast: “I’m requesting discharge-not noncombatant status” – Kyle Toon
“Kyle, everything that you’re telling me right now, you fit the mold of a conscientious objector,” and I was speechless.
Podcast (GW-E06): Erik Larsen – Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience
“Wow, that was shocking. What is my response as a Christian to the US support of this sort of stuff?” Threatened with death penalty for refusing to kill.
Drone whistleblower Daniel Hale needs your support
Updates and how to help: Write to Daniel at the detention center in Alexandria, ask President Biden to pardon Daniel, donate, and more.
Podcast (GW-E05): “Well, You’re a Conscientious Objector” – Dan Fahey
“I was shocked that he got…a whole group of guys to chant, ‘Kill’. But after that, it made me see…I don’t really want to kill anyone.” Gulf War 30 years.
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner released from prison!
Reality Winner, a former intelligence contractor convicted of leaking a report about Russian interference in the US election in 2016, has finally been released from prison.
Podcast (VN-E42): “They did it of their own volition” – Dissenting POWs
Featuring Tom Wilber & Jerry Lembcke — “The POWs who came out against the war … as far as anything they said … they did so as a matter of conscience.”
House holds hearing on draft registration
A House Armed Service Committee hearing heard from witnesses on only one side of the debate over whether to end draft registration or extend it to women.
Podcast (VN-E41): “I was trying to put the army on trial” – Steve Morse
“I challenged the army … This time I did dissent and went to the stockade,” shared Steve who joined the Army to organize against the war from within.
Celebrate International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, May 15th
For International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, Celebrate the 15th Annual Berkeley C.O. and War Resisters’ Day on May 15th, wherever you are! Friends, below is the resolution passed by the Berkeley City Council, in 2007, designating May 15th, every year, as Berkeley...
Podcast: “Falsely accused of being a spy” – former Chaplain James Yee
“I was objecting to the abuse of prisoners [and] forwarding complaints … I had issues with how prisoners were being tortured at Guantanamo.”
Feminists Against the Draft panel discussion
Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion – Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Organized by Dartmouth College activists.
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.
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.
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.
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Peace and Faith Groups Tell Senate Committee to Abolish the Draft–Once and for ALL
Senate Armed Services Committee was released this morning before they convened for a closed-door markup of the National Defense Authorization Act. Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has proposed forcing women to register for a future military draft
Podcast: “I’m requesting discharge-not noncombatant status” – Kyle Toon
“Kyle, everything that you’re telling me right now, you fit the mold of a conscientious objector,” and I was speechless.
Podcast (GW-E06): Erik Larsen – Amnesty International Prisoner of Conscience
“Wow, that was shocking. What is my response as a Christian to the US support of this sort of stuff?” Threatened with death penalty for refusing to kill.
Drone whistleblower Daniel Hale needs your support
Updates and how to help: Write to Daniel at the detention center in Alexandria, ask President Biden to pardon Daniel, donate, and more.
Podcast (GW-E05): “Well, You’re a Conscientious Objector” – Dan Fahey
“I was shocked that he got…a whole group of guys to chant, ‘Kill’. But after that, it made me see…I don’t really want to kill anyone.” Gulf War 30 years.
NSA whistleblower Reality Winner released from prison!
Reality Winner, a former intelligence contractor convicted of leaking a report about Russian interference in the US election in 2016, has finally been released from prison.
Podcast (VN-E42): “They did it of their own volition” – Dissenting POWs
Featuring Tom Wilber & Jerry Lembcke — “The POWs who came out against the war … as far as anything they said … they did so as a matter of conscience.”
House holds hearing on draft registration
A House Armed Service Committee hearing heard from witnesses on only one side of the debate over whether to end draft registration or extend it to women.
Podcast (VN-E41): “I was trying to put the army on trial” – Steve Morse
“I challenged the army … This time I did dissent and went to the stockade,” shared Steve who joined the Army to organize against the war from within.
Celebrate International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, May 15th
For International Conscientious Objectors’ Day, Celebrate the 15th Annual Berkeley C.O. and War Resisters’ Day on May 15th, wherever you are! Friends, below is the resolution passed by the Berkeley City Council, in 2007, designating May 15th, every year, as Berkeley...
Podcast: “Falsely accused of being a spy” – former Chaplain James Yee
“I was objecting to the abuse of prisoners [and] forwarding complaints … I had issues with how prisoners were being tortured at Guantanamo.”
Feminists Against the Draft panel discussion
Intersectional Feminist Perspectives on the Draft Discussion – Politics of Inclusion, Compulsion, or Progress? Organized by Dartmouth College activists.
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.
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.
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.
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Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace 20th Anniversary Event
Interfaith Communities United for Justice & Peace 20th Anniversary Event
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Watch the event production. ICUJP honored Rev. George F. Regas's life and legacy and the 2021 Regas Courageous Peacemakers.
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David Finke is a conscientious objector, military counselor, and lifetime nonviolent activist. David shares his personal history with the Courage to Resist podcast team.
Podcast (VN-E44): "Strong religious commitment against war" - David Finke
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David Finke is a conscientious objector, military counselor, and lifetime nonviolent activist. David shares his personal history.
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Praise Be to Those Who Refused to Kill - Vietnam Full Disclosure
Praise Be to Those Who Refused to Kill - Vietnam Full Disclosure
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Two 2021 books take a fresh look at the unheralded heroes of the Vietnam War: Vietnam’s Prodigal Heroes and Dissenting POWs.
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Tonight, Thurs., Sept. 9th at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern! From About Face: Veterans Against the War -- September 11th looks much differently from the view in Afghanistan. Hear communities not typically listened to on this 20 year anniversary - Afghan diaspora, Muslims countering Islamophobia, and veterans who enlisted in endless wars forever known as the Global War On Terror. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/demilitarizeu-afghanistan-911-tickets-169683352475
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A new Courage to Resist podcast produced in collaboration with the Vietnam Full Disclosure effort of Veterans For Peace. Featuring William Short, Vietnam War GI resister, artist, photographer, activist, and cultural worker.
Podcast (VN-E42): "I'm going in for a long time" - William Short
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"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."
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It’s time to shift our anti-draft focus from Congressional lobbying to resistance. Now the tables are turned, and it’s time for men to support young women in their resistance to the expansion of draft registration, just as it’s time for older people to support young people as allies in their resistance to an age-based draft.
House and Senate Committees vote to make women register for the draft
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House Armed Services Committee joined Senate Armed Services Committee in voting to expand registration for a possible military draft to include young women.
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Tonight, Thurs., Sept. 9th at 5pm Pacific / 8pm Eastern! From About Face: Veterans Against the War -- September 11th looks much differently from the view in Afghanistan. Hear communities not typically listened to on this 20 year anniversary - Afghan diaspora, Muslims countering Islamophobia, and veterans who enlisted in endless wars forever known as the Global War On Terror. Register at www.eventbrite.com/e/demilitarizeu-afghanistan-911-tickets-169683352475 ... See MoreSee Less
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It’s time to shift our anti-draft focus from Congressional lobbying to resistance. Now the tables are turned, and it’s time for men to support young women in their resistance to the expansion of draft registration, just as it’s time for older people to support young people as allies in their resistance to an age-based draft. ... See MoreSee Less
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