Presented by the GI Resistance Working Group of Veterans For Peace & Courage to Resist, 2pm Pacific / 5pm Eastern. Second Wednesday monthly.
Waging Peace Exhibit In San Francisco (thru Aug 14th)
Open Wednesdays thru Sundays from 1pm to 6pm at the Veterans Gallery SF, Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 102.
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.
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]](https://couragetoresist.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/kennedy-meeting2-400x250.jpg)
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]](https://couragetoresist.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/apr2022cover-400x250.jpg)
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.
“Since the day I surrendered to military custody after refusing to return to Iraq, Courage to Resist has been there for me and my family as a constant fountain of support.”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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“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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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Check out the exhibit now thru August 14, 2022, Wednesdays – Sundays, from 1pm to 6pm at the Veterans Gallery SF – Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 102., San Francisco CA.
Waging Peace Exhibit In San Francisco (thru Aug 14th) | Courage to Resist
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Now thru August 14, 2022. Open Wednesdays thru Sundays from 1pm to 6pm at the Veterans Gallery SF, Veterans Building, 401 Van Ness Ave., Ste. 102, SF CA.
3 weeks ago
‘I Felt Trapped’: Sexual Abuse of Teens in the Military’s J.R.O.T.C. Program
‘I Felt Trapped’: Sexual Abuse of Teens in the Military’s J.R.O.T.C. Program
www.nytimes.com
Former students say military veterans who led J.R.O.T.C. classes in U.S. high schools fashioned themselves as mentors, then used their power to manipulate and abuse.
1 month ago
Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline serving war resisters from Russia, Belarus, and Ukraine. Here’s an update.
Advice hotline for war resisters from Russia, Belarus, & Ukraine | Courage to Resist
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Courage to Resist recently contributed 1,000 euros to the advice hotline. Here's an update on those efforts from Connection e.V. (Germany).
2 months ago
Conscientious objection in Europe today with focus on the war in Ukraine--Friday, May 27th at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern. Register at:
us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Vt3zH78mTGu19C9N-HswaA
3 months ago
"Hundreds of Chicago Public Schools students at predominantly Black and Latino high schools were forced to participate in what is supposed to be a “voluntary” military-run training program ... automatically enrolling students in JROTC..."
Chicago signals end to automatic enrollment in military-run classes
chicago.chalkbeat.org
An investigation found that Chicago Public Schools students at small, majority Black and Latino high schools were funneled to JROTC.
3 months ago
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Conscientious objection in Europe today with focus on the war in Ukraine--Friday, May 27th at 8am Pacific / 11am Eastern. Register at:
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An investigation found that Chicago Public Schools students at small, majority Black and Latino high schools were funneled to JROTC.Comment on Facebook