ARCHIVE OF ARTICLES, NEWS, & ACTIONS
Troops ordered to engage in illegal law enforcement near US-Mexico border
“Cabinet order” stands in direct violation of federal law assumed to safeguard against martial law.
Why the deployment of active-duty troops to the border is illegal
Decision to send thousands of troops to the US-Mexican border is not just a bald-faced political stunt — it is also illegal.
Open letter to active duty soldiers on the border
Letter and PDF leaflet for distribution to the troops deployed in support of Trump’s war on migrant refugees.
Federal commission on mandatory military service working on report
Bipartisan committee working on question of whether draft registration should be ended, extended to women, or something else.
Nov. 5 event: Trump orders military to southern border and military law presentation
“Military ordered to host immigrant camps” discussion; Military law presentation by James Branum, Oakland CA.
How to Support Reality Winner, Imprisoned Whistleblower
Instructions for writing Reality Leigh Winner, as well as how to contribute to her prison commissary account.
To the troops: Do not collaborate with the illegal immigrant detention camps
Our goal: Raise $20,000 (approx. one penny per military member) for a strategic outreach campaign. Don’t collaborate!
The “Objector Church” and Courage to Resist
We’re excited to announce that Courage to Resist is now a project of the Church of Conscious Objection (CCO), a 501(c)3 charitable org.
October 2018 Newsletter
PDF updates: Military-hosted immigrant concentration camps, Capt. Brittany DeBarros, Presidio 27 “mutiny” events, Reality Winner update, and more.
Pardon Reality Winner
Sign the petition to pardon Reality Winner or to commute her sentence to time served. Reality has been sentenced to 5 years in prison for sharing a secret doc about election insecurity with the media.
Afghanistan: Same Strategy, Different War, Same Failed Results
Harry Wagner worked in US Military Intelligence, Psychological Operations, USAID, and the Phoenix Program in Vietnam.
Feds holding last national public hearing on draft registration in LA
Last public hearing on draft registration changes scheduled for Cal State University, Los Angeles, on September 20, at 2:30pm.
Army Capt. Brittany DeBarros under scrutiny for tweeting facts
Despite high-level pressure, Capt. DeBarros continues to share basic facts about our country’s endless wars.
Podcast (VN-E01): Keith Mather, Presidio 27 “Mutiny” 50 years later
Keith Mather, Presidio 27 “mutiny” participant, reflects on what happened and its relevance today. 50th anniversary commemoration events Oct 14 & 15 at the Presidio, San Francisco.
In Memory of Marshall Peckham (1988-2018)
We’re sad to announce the death of longtime volunteer Marshall Peckham. Thank you, Marshall, for having the heart and courage to resist.
US Military Ordered to Host Massive Immigrant Concentration Camps
Concentration camps are under development at military bases across the US. Service members are being given illegal orders to collaborate.
Whistleblower Reality Winner Accepts Responsibility for Helping Expose Attacks on Election Systems
If this new plea deal is approved, she will have a maximum prison sentence of 5 years as opposed to the 10 years she faced.
Stand with Reality Campaign Update
Courage to Resist & the Stand with Reality campaign have made a mutual decision that the campaign will be led by close family & friends going forward.
Resisting War & Offering Peace
This May 15th we successfully shutdown the Marines Recruiting Center and raised the peace and justice flag from Berkeley City Hall!
May 2018 Newsletter
Our May 2018 PDF newsletter includes news of coming changes to draft registration, our interview with Israeli military objector Tamar Ze’evi, message to troops to refuse illegal orders, and why whistleblower Reality Winner deserves our support.
Celebrate Int’l Conscientious Objectors Day with us (Berkeley CA, May 15)
In addition to the annual peace flag raising, we’re call on the Marines to throw down their weapons and dessert with us.
Podcast: Israeli military resister on her 115 days jailed
Tamar Ze’evi, who at the age of 19 refused to serve in the Israeli military. She was recently jailed for 115 days.
Petition to the DOJ: Declassify the ‘Winner Document’!
Please sign today: “We ask the Department of Justice to allow the defense access to all of the evidence and relevant documents necessary for a fair trial.”
Tell the Feds: End Draft Registration
The first meaningful opportunity for a national debate about the draft in decades, but why now?