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January 2021 National Newsletter now available!
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Opportunities and challenges after Trump coup fail
Year end fundraising campaign. Will you support the troops who refuse illegal orders? Our January 2021 Newsletter PDF. read more
Biden transition leans toward expanding required military draft registration
Biden transition likely includes planning for the expansion of Selective Service (mediatory military draft) registration to women. read more
Ending the War on Afghanistan: The U.S. war on Afghanistan is in its 19th year
A World Beyond War webinar recording featuring US Army Col. Ann Wright (ret.) as moderator. Panelists: Kathy Kelly, Matthew Hoh, Rory Fanning, Danny Sjursen, and Arash Azizzada. read more
Petition to ‘Refuse Any Order by Trump to Interfere with the Election’; 15k+ signatures
"The president's use of the military to interfere in the election will not be tolerated." read more
Legal resources for military personnel; Illegal orders related to 2020 election and aftermath
The Military Law Task Force (MLTF) of the National Lawyers Guild shares the concerns ... that US servicemembers may be given illegal orders. read more
2021 Blueprints for a Human Rights-Centered U.S. Foreign Policy
The problem of endless war goes well beyond the multigenerational conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq. read more
Podcast: Chris Lombardi’s new book “I Ain’t Marching Anymore…”
Dissenters, Deserters, and Objectors to America's Wars. "It's not about a matter of being a coward... like all non-violent action, it takes a lot of rigor." read more
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Trump promises post election coup. We can hope for the best–or prepare to respond.
We can look to examples of countries who have successfully stopped coup attempts for guidance of what to expect.
Podcast (GW-E02): “How did our oil get under their land?” – Stephanie Atkinson
“People found my actions personally offensive. Somehow my not going to the Gulf War would affect their patriotism,” recalls military resister Stephanie Atkinson.
Podcast (VN-E39): “It didn’t make any sense to me” – Mike Wittels
“Why would I want to blow a hole the size of a grapefruit into someone, just because somebody said, ‘Hey, that’s your enemy””?
“The Boys Who Said No!” U.S. Digital Film Premiere
The film will have it’s US Premiere as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The film will be available to view online from October 8th-14th, 2020.
Draft Registration Headed for 2021 Congress & Supreme Court
Whether to end draft registration or try to expand it to young women as well as young men – is on track to be debated soon.
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.
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 War Syndrome.
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.
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 to vote for Biden, but as a harm reduction approach, I feel like there is going to be less harm inflicted with Joe Biden as...
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 troops have gone through Shannon Airport since 2002.
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 Service System (SSS).
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.
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.
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.
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Petition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff: Refuse Trump Election Interference
“You have a responsibility to refuse to comply with any and all attempts to interfere with the 2020 presidential election.”
Trump promises post election coup. We can hope for the best–or prepare to respond.
We can look to examples of countries who have successfully stopped coup attempts for guidance of what to expect.
Podcast (GW-E02): “How did our oil get under their land?” – Stephanie Atkinson
“People found my actions personally offensive. Somehow my not going to the Gulf War would affect their patriotism,” recalls military resister Stephanie Atkinson.
Podcast (VN-E39): “It didn’t make any sense to me” – Mike Wittels
“Why would I want to blow a hole the size of a grapefruit into someone, just because somebody said, ‘Hey, that’s your enemy””?
“The Boys Who Said No!” U.S. Digital Film Premiere
The film will have it’s US Premiere as part of the Mill Valley Film Festival. The film will be available to view online from October 8th-14th, 2020.
Draft Registration Headed for 2021 Congress & Supreme Court
Whether to end draft registration or try to expand it to young women as well as young men – is on track to be debated soon.
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.
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 War Syndrome.
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.
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 to vote for Biden, but as a harm reduction approach, I feel like there is going to be less harm inflicted with Joe Biden as...
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 troops have gone through Shannon Airport since 2002.
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 Service System (SSS).
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.
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.
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.
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Friday, January 22nd, 3-5pm PT, 4-6pm MT, 5-7pm CT, and 6-8pm ET
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The Rubble of Empire - Vietnam Full Disclosure
The Rubble of Empire - Vietnam Full Disclosure
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Doctrines of Disaster and Dreams of Security as the Biden Years Begin. This empire will fall sooner or later. They all do.1 week ago
Tonight, Jan. 14th, 6pm Pacific. Webinar with our friend Jackie Cabasso hosted by the Peninsula PeaceandJustice Center.
Forum: Joe Biden and Nuclear Weapons
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An examination of possible future policy directions as Joe Biden takes office2 weeks ago
An Anti-Warriors Chronology of the American War in Vietnam - Vietnam Full Disclosure
An Anti-Warriors Chronology of the American War in Vietnam - Vietnam Full Disclosure
www.vietnamfulldisclosure.org
A chronology of the US War in Vietnam featuring multiple perspectives, including the Vietnamese resistance, the anti war movement, and GI's.2 weeks ago
Courage to Resist began warning of Trump's self-coup in October, to many folk's disbelief. Here's a solid overview of how we got here.
Opinion | Yes, It Was a Coup. Here’s Why.
www.politico.com
What Trump tried is called a “self-coup,” and he did it in slow motion and in plain sight.2 weeks ago
It was not and never was a coup attempt. It was a faldse flag event created to give the incoming actual Facist corporate coup ( 50 years in the makng and 4 years behnd schedule) a justification. (Goebbels would be proud) for cracking down on all dissent.
We’re excited to be able to share our January 2021 national newsletter. These PDF newsletters allow our supporters that might not read every email or follow every social media post to stay in the loop.
January 2021 National Newsletter now available! | Courage to Resist
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December 21, 2020. These PDF newsletters allow our supporters that might not read every email or follow every social media post to stay in the loop.1 month ago
Please, if you appreciate our work on behalf of the troops who refuse illegal and immoral orders, please consider donating today. Kicking off our year-end fundraising campaign. Check out our January 2021 Newsletter PDF.
Opportunities and challenges after Trump coup fail | Courage to Resist
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December 14, 2020. Year end fundraising campaign. Will you support the troops who refuse illegal orders? Our January 2021 Newsletter PDF.1 month ago
You can't have a Coup by a President who is still the President you numpty! It's the other way round... the level of cognitive dissonance is incredible here/
Friday, January 22nd, 3-5pm PT, 4-6pm MT, 5-7pm CT, and 6-8pm ET
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Forum: Joe Biden and Nuclear Weapons
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An examination of possible future policy directions as Joe Biden takes office2 weeks ago
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A chronology of the US War in Vietnam featuring multiple perspectives, including the Vietnamese resistance, the anti war movement, and GI's.2 weeks ago
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Courage to Resist began warning of Trump's self-coup in October, to many folk's disbelief. Here's a solid overview of how we got here. ... See MoreSee Less
Opinion | Yes, It Was a Coup. Here’s Why.
www.politico.com
What Trump tried is called a “self-coup,” and he did it in slow motion and in plain sight.2 weeks ago
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It was not and never was a coup attempt. It was a faldse flag event created to give the incoming actual Facist corporate coup ( 50 years in the makng and 4 years behnd schedule) a justification. (Goebbels would be proud) for cracking down on all dissent.
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January 2021 National Newsletter now available! | Courage to Resist
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Opportunities and challenges after Trump coup fail | Courage to Resist
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You can't have a Coup by a President who is still the President you numpty! It's the other way round... the level of cognitive dissonance is incredible here/
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