“Courage to Resist is a organization that has helped many soldiers, including myself who have taken a vital stance in refusing to redeploy to Iraq…”
“I fully support the right of US military personnel who, in acts of conscience, refuse to go to a war of aggression, a war crime. … I proudly support those who take such a stand.”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.
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. read more
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 read more
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. read more
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. read more
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. read 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. read more
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. read more
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." read more
Supporting the Troops Who Refuse to Fight
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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.
Petition to free Daniel Hale; Pled to one charge of drone whistleblowing
Daniel entered a guilty plea yesterday for whistleblowing and exposing extrajudicial assassinations by US drones. Facing decades in prison.
Podcast (VN-E40): “We started to unite” – Cleve Andrew Pulley
“We did not renounce the use of those constitutional rights simply because we were soldiers” – Andrew Pulley of the “Fort Jackson 8” anti-war GI defendants.
‘Full & Fair’ Hearing Needed Before Expanding Draft Reg to Women – or End It
Military conscription is a bad idea that just won’t die – and right now it’s under active consideration in Congress. Update from Edward Hasbrouck.
To Climate Envoy John Kerry: Center Militarism in Climate Talks
We ask, “How do we ask millions of people to die as a result of a climate catastrophe fueled by endless war and militarism?”
Podcast: “What we could do to harness our power” – Jonathan Hutto
Inspired by the Vietnam Era GI Resistance Movement, Jonathan co-founded Appeal for Redress so that active duty US military personnel could speak out.
Podcast (GW-E03): “Still remember it like it was an hour ago” – Charles Sheehan-Miles
His traumatic experiences in heavy fighting in Iraq during Desert Storm led Charles Sheehan-Miles to become a conscientious objector.
January 2021 National Newsletter now available!
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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.
Petition to free Daniel Hale; Pled to one charge of drone whistleblowing
Daniel entered a guilty plea yesterday for whistleblowing and exposing extrajudicial assassinations by US drones. Facing decades in prison.
Podcast (VN-E40): “We started to unite” – Cleve Andrew Pulley
“We did not renounce the use of those constitutional rights simply because we were soldiers” – Andrew Pulley of the “Fort Jackson 8” anti-war GI defendants.
‘Full & Fair’ Hearing Needed Before Expanding Draft Reg to Women – or End It
Military conscription is a bad idea that just won’t die – and right now it’s under active consideration in Congress. Update from Edward Hasbrouck.
To Climate Envoy John Kerry: Center Militarism in Climate Talks
We ask, “How do we ask millions of people to die as a result of a climate catastrophe fueled by endless war and militarism?”
Podcast: “What we could do to harness our power” – Jonathan Hutto
Inspired by the Vietnam Era GI Resistance Movement, Jonathan co-founded Appeal for Redress so that active duty US military personnel could speak out.
Podcast (GW-E03): “Still remember it like it was an hour ago” – Charles Sheehan-Miles
His traumatic experiences in heavy fighting in Iraq during Desert Storm led Charles Sheehan-Miles to become a conscientious objector.
January 2021 National Newsletter now available!
These PDF newsletters allow our supporters that might not read every email or follow every social media post to stay in the loop.
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In a personal letter to Judge Liam O’Grady, Former Air Force Intelligence Analyst Daniel Hale explains that he violated the Espionage Act to stop the cycle of violence perpetuated by the US’ extrajudicial killing programs. Find out how you can help!
Sentenced to 45 months in prison, Daniel Hale on why he exposed drone program
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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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“I am here because I stole something that was never mine to take — precious human life,” Hale said at his sentencing. “I couldn’t keep living in a world in which people pretend that things weren’t happening that were. Please, your honor, forgive me for taking papers instead of human lives.”
Daniel Hale Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Drone Leak
theintercept.com
“I am here because I stole something that was never mine to take — precious human life,” Hale said at his sentencing.
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This joint open letter to the 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 along with young men. Courage to Resist opposes–and supports resistance to–all forced military registration and conscription. Its time to end draft registration once and for ALL!
Peace and Faith Groups Tell Senate Committee to Abolish the Draft--Once and for ALL
couragetoresist.org
Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has proposed forcing women to register for a future military draft.
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Update: The Senate Armed Services Committee approved Sen. Reed's amendment to expand Selective Service draft registration to women, per source with direct knowledge twitter.com/burgessev/status/1417971330725687300
Kyle Toon is currently awaiting a decision on his application for discharge as a conscientious objector from the US Army. Listen to Kyle explain the influence of his military experiences as they coincided with the beginnings of the Black Lives Matter movement and with his own emerging personal development leading him to prioritize his nonviolent beliefs over career as a warrant officer.
Podcast: "I'm requesting discharge-not noncombatant status" - Kyle Toon
couragetoresist.org
"'Kyle, everything that you're telling me right now, you fit the mold of a conscientious objector,' and I was speechless."
3 weeks ago
Some High-Ranking Vietnam War POWs May Have Lied About Being Tortured
Some High-Ranking Vietnam War POWs May Have Lied About Being Tortured
www.vietnamfulldisclosure.org
Collusion by the White House, the Pentagon, and media resulted in disparagement of testimony that most POWs were actually well-treated.
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This joint open letter to the 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 along with young men. Courage to Resist opposes–and supports resistance to–all forced military registration and conscription. Its time to end draft registration once and for ALL! ... See MoreSee Less
Peace and Faith Groups Tell Senate Committee to Abolish the Draft--Once and for ALL
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Senate Armed Services Committee Chair Jack Reed (D-R.I.) has proposed forcing women to register for a future military draft.Comment on Facebook
Update: The Senate Armed Services Committee approved Sen. Reed's amendment to expand Selective Service draft registration to women, per source with direct knowledge twitter.com/burgessev/status/1417971330725687300
Kyle Toon is currently awaiting a decision on his application for discharge as a conscientious objector from the US Army. Listen to Kyle explain the influence of his military experiences as they coincided with the beginnings of the Black Lives Matter movement and with his own emerging personal development leading him to prioritize his nonviolent beliefs over career as a warrant officer. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Taliban has said that they will no longer harbor international terrorism. If they don’t we’ll be back 👍
Everybody go in there get they asses kicked😂😂😂
How many have tried,its a good history lesson look it up folks,it will occupy your mind while these dumb fucks are trying to erase American history.
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