In our February 4th press conference, Marie Denis, President of Pax Christi International, spoke out against Brennan and the use of drone warfare. She represented over one hundred faith-based leaders that called for a rejection of Brennan’s nomination as Director of the CIA. Read the letter here: http://droneswatch.org/2013/01/30/a-call-from-the-faith-based-community-to-reject-nomination-of-john-brennan-as-director-of-the-cia/
CODEPINK held a press conference on February 4th featuring ex-military, human rights and faith-based representatives warning against John Brennan’s nomination as Director of the CIA. Jesselyn Radack, attorney, former ethics advisor to the Department of Justice and current National Security & Human Rights Director at the Government Accountability Project made an excellent legal case against John [...]
by Rae Abileah As the sun set on June 9th, nearly 2,000 walkers in the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s 18-mile Out of the Darkness Overnight Walk took off down the grassy path toward the Golden Gate Bridge along the promenade that hugs the bay. The view was not only stunning but also poignant: as [...]
All of our messages are intertwined. While some may question the utility of staying in the streets without “unified demands,” the people of Occupy Wall Street understand that the only way to make real change is to challenge the system by standing up and being counted. In public. Watch Medea’s interview on #OccupyWallStreet with Oz [...]
Tim Pawlenty, Friend or Foe?…Foe! By Nancy Mancias Former governor of Minnesota Tim Pawlenty officially throws his hat in the ring on May 23rd as the 2012 Republican presidential hopeful. Pawlenty is described as laid back and low key, but beware this Minnesota native is ready to squash first amendment rights. Months leading up to [...]
Tuesday, February 5, 2013
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