Iraq veterans march against war at the RNC
Throughout the Republican National Convention last week in St. Paul, John McCain was repeatedly hailed as a war hero.
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In the shadow of the RNC, war resisters convene to stop war
At a Ramada hotel in Minneapolis, Veterans for Peace along with Iraq Veterans Against the War held a convention calling for an end to the U.S.-led war and occupation of Iraq.
Read MoreIraq War resister Robin Long sentenced to 15 months
Long’s supporters, who flooded the Fort Carson, Colorado courtroom where the court martial was held and held a vigil in his honor, expressed dismay at the harsh verdict.
Read MoreSkyler James resists war, anti-gay harassment
Skyler James, an out lesbian, joined the Army in 2006 at her parents strong urging. After a year of anti-homosexual harassment, and before she was to be deployed.
Read MoreTim Richard turns against Iraq War, settles in Canada
In November 2005, when he was training for deployment to Iraq, Richard went AWOL and made his way to Canada where he was able to become a citizen.
Read MoreJeremy Hinzman ordered deported from Canada
By Courage to Resist and War Resisters Support Campaign (Canada). August 13, 2008 The first U.S. war resister to apply for refuge in Canada has been ordered deported by September 23rd. Jeremy is in Canada with his wife Nga...
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