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CITIZENS? HEARING ON THE LEGALITY OF U.S. ACTIONS IN IRAQ: PARTS 1 and 2
The Case of Lt. Ehren Watada JANUARY 20-21, 2007 Tacoma, Washington, USA Produced by Pepperspray Productions Seattle, Washington "In an unprecedented two-day Citizens' Hearing held over January 20-21, more than 600 citizens joined a distinguished tribunal panel in listening to testimony about the legality of the US invasion of Iraq. The Citizens' Hearing was convened to present evidence that Lt. Ehren Watada would have presented in his February 5 court martial on the question that the military ruled barred from entry on Jan. 16 - the question of the Iraq War's legality. Lt. Watada has repeatedly asserted that because the Iraq War is illegal, it is his duty to refuse orders to deploy. He is the Army's first commissioned officer to take such a stand." For complete details on the Citizens' Hearing, please see: www.WarTribunal.org For updates on Lt. Watada, please see: www.thankyoult.org www.couragetoresist.org Part 1 Tribunal testifiers: * Geoffrey Millard 8 years in Army National Guard; awarded 13 medals; *...
Ralph Nader, consumer advocate, lawyer, and author, spoke at Portland, Oregon's Bagdad Theatre February 13, 2007. Ralph's new book is titled, "The Seventeen Traditions". www.seventeentraditions.com Filmed by William Seaman pdxjustice Media Productions www.pdxjustice.org "I've never written a book like this before, and I want to explain why I wrote it, in addition to being a love story, for my mom and dad and my sisters and brother. I wrote it because...if you are looking for active citizens to help you make a better country or community, after a while you run out of exhortations and you ask yourself, 'how do we get more active citizens?'" "Sometimes you have a demonstration, you have a march, people come and they connect, or somebody has a tragedy and forms something like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers. Or they might come out of the Universities, perchance, having some sort of mission, whether in science, engineering, politics, economics, organizing, whatever. But it's never enough, there are never enough ...
Lt. Ehren Watada is the first commissioned officer to refuse deployment to the Iraq war and occupation. Lt. Watada spoke at the Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center in Seattle, Washington, on January 27th, 2007. "In opposition to my position, the argument will be made that soldiers don't have a right to pick and choose their wars. I would respond that it is not only our right but our constitutional and moral duty." "Many seem to forget that service members swear loyalty not to one man or an institution but to this country and its people. We don't swear to fight in wars or just do our job, nor blindly obey orders, but to protect the promise, principles and laws of this country at all costs." "Our country has been led in the wrong direction, an illegal and immoral direction. But to know our country was sent to war and devastated another civilization over falsehoods is something I will never stand for." For updates on Lt. Watada, please visit: www.thankyoult.org www.couragetoresist.org Filmed by Pepperspray ...
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Grannies and Grandpas Shut Down Military Recruiters in Portland Oregon
Today, March 30, 2007, members of the Portland Community opposing the war in Iraq protested the military recruiters office on NE Broadway. When I arrived, there were about 20 people present and three elders in rocking chairs blocking the doorways, refusing entry at one point to an 18 years old who had an appointment inside. The young man was affable and not at all enraged or indignant about being refused admittance, though the same could not be said for Officer Schaffer who verbally engaged the protesters for several minutes before pushing elders aside to gain entry both in and out of the offices. This officer, though short of abusive, insisted repeatedly that the young man had the Constitutional right to make the choice to enter the building and serve his country. Though the officer was able to physically push his way past the Grannie blockade, the young man showed much more respect and consideration for those who were trying to save his life, or protect him from contributing to the massive war crimes be...
Thom Hartmann www.thomhartmann.com Thom is the author of the new book, " Screwed: The UNDECLARED WAR Against the Middle Class - and what we can do about it" "The American middle class is on its deathbed. Ordinary folks who put in a solid day's work can no longer afford to buy a house, send their kids to college, or even get sick. If you're not a CEO, you're probably screwed. In his latest book, Air America host Thom Hartmann shows how the American middle class that was so carefully constructed by our country's founding fathers has been systematically dismantled over the past quarter-century, and, under the guise of freeing the market, replaced by a system designed to line the pockets of the super-rich and corporations. Hartmann shows that it's not too late to return to the America our founders envisioned. Democracy requires a fair playing field. It will survive only if We the People stand up, speak out, and reclaim our democratic birthright." Corporate Personhood www.ecporegon.org "Return Democracy to We ...
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BARK for Mt.Hood March 2007 Bark-About Hike: Roads and Salmon
BARK Hike Leader: Alex Brown www.bark-out.org Welcome! "Bark is a grassroots organization based in Northwest Oregon that works to preserve the forests, waters and wildlife of Mt. Hood National Forest and surrounding regions." "We monitor logging and challenge destructive timber sales in the area and provide education and advocacy programs to bring attention to the vanishing legacy of our forests and wildlands." "The BARK email newsletter is sent out approximately twice a month, updating you on Bark events, the state of Mt. Hood National Forest, and a variety of issues affecting our public lands." ]]>
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"A decision was made to kill 600,000 Iraqis" Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President Hip Hop Caucus www.hiphopcaucus.org A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Press Conference National March on the Pentagon National Press Club First Amendment Room March 6th, 2007 TENS OF THOUSANDS MARCHED ON THE PENTAGON MARCH 17TH, 2007 www.MarchOnThePentagon.org ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS SUPPORT THE MARCH ON THE PENTAGON APPEAL FOR REDRESS www.appealforredress.org Watch the full Press Conference at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4419985677059511992 Produced by Pete Anderson, Vancouver, Washington www.peoples-activist-cafe.info ]]>
"My son was seduced by the U.S. military" "I am protecting my sons honor by speaking out" Carlos Arrendondo, Gold Star Father Gold Star Families for Peace www.gsfp.org A.N.S.W.E.R. Coalition Press Conference National March on the Pentagon National Press Club First Amendment Room March 6th, 2007 TENS OF THOUSANDS MARCHED ON THE PENTAGON MARCH 17TH, 2007 www.MarchOnThePentagon.org ACTIVE DUTY SOLDIERS SUPPORT THE MARCH ON THE PENTAGON APPEAL FOR REDRESS www.appealforredress.org Watch the full Press Conference at: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4419985677059511992 Produced by Pete Anderson, Vancouver, Washington www.peoples-activist-cafe.info ]]>
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Fur Trade: Horrors Inflicted on Animals Standard Practice
Jim Lockhart talks with Matt Rossell from "In Defense of Animals" about the horrors inflicted on animals in the fur and factory farming industries. Includes undercover footage taken by Matt at a fur farm where he was employed. IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS "working to protect the rights, welfare and habitats of animals" www.idausa.org Fur Kills www.furkills.org FUR FREE FRIDAY www.furfreefriday.com Fur-Free Friday, an annual event that takes place the Friday after Thanksgiving, aims to educate people about the horrors suffered by fur-bearing animals. Organized originally in 1986 by grassroots activists to abolish the fur trade, Fur-Free Friday has grown to be one of the most widely attended annual demonstrations of the animal rights movement. Through protests, education, and the promotion of cruelty-free fashion, LCA gives a voice to the millions of animals who suffer and die each year. ]]>
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We're not trying to SAVE democracy in this country, We're trying to CREATE democracy in this country
National Summit to Save Our Elections: A call to Rescue Our Democracy. Portland, Oregon 2006 David Cobb 2004 Green Party Presidential Candidate www.gp.org "THE VOTERS' BILL OF RIGHTS" ]]>
Rise Up People by David Freyer Produced by Kellie La Bonty � "IT IS CRUCIAL AMERICANS ESCALATE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE GI RESISTANCE TO THE IRAQ OCCUPATION!" "THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS NOT INTERESTED IN PEACE." "REACH DOWN ONE GENERATION. YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BEING LIED TO." "RESIST. DON'T ENLIST." Iraq Veterans Against the War Deployed www.ivawdeployed.org Courage to Resist www.couragetoresist.org Counter Recruiting www.counter-recruiting.org Beyond Treason www.beyondtreason.org Lt. Ehren Watada www.thankyoult.org Sir! No Sir! www.SirNoSir.com ]]>
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Decorated Iraq War Veteran Darrell Anderson Rapping, "Die For Tour War; Tell Me What For!"
IT IS CRUCIAL AMERICANS ESCALATE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE GI RESISTERS! THE U.S. GOVERNMENT IS NOT INTERESTED IN PEACE. Darrell Anderson WITNESS TO WAR CRIMES Iraq Veteran and War Resister Sgt. Anderson served in Baghdad and Najaf with the 1st Armored Division, and received a Purple Heart. Dennis Kyne (on guitar) WITNESS TO WAR CRIMES Fifteen year veteran of the U.S. Army who served with the 18th Airborne Corps during Operation Desert Storm. Army Veteran, Desert Storm www.denniskyne.com Iraq Veterans Against the War Deployed www.ivawdeployed.org Courage to Resist www.couragetoresist.org Counter Recruiting www.counter-recruiting.org Beyond Treason www.beyondtreason.org Lt. Ehren Watada www.thankyoult.org Sir! No Sir! www.SirNoSir.com ]]>
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The U.S. Government Is Not Interested In Peace / Veteran Witnesses to War Crimes
IT IS CRUCIAL AMERICANS ESCALATE THEIR SUPPORT OF THE GI RESISTANCE TO THE IRAQ OCCUPATION! Darrell Anderson Witness to War Crimes Iraq Veteran and War Resister Sgt. Anderson served in Baghdad and Najaf with the 1st Armored Division, and received a Purple Heart. Dennis Kyne Witness to War Crimes Army Veteran, Desert Storm www.denniskyne.com "REACH DOWN ONE GENERATION. YOUNG PEOPLE ARE BEING DUPPED." "RESIST. DON'T ENLIST IN THE SLAVE ARMY." Iraq Veterans Against the War Deployed www.ivawdeployed.org Beyond Treason www.beyondtreason.org Courage to Resist www.couragetoresist.org Counter Recruiting www.counter-recruiting.org Lt. Ehren Watada www.thankyoult.org ]]>
Doris "Granny D" Haddock walked across the United States for Campaign Finance Reform at 89 years of age. In this powerfully touching presentation, Granny D, now at 96 years of age, speaks with a passion and wisdom you will remember forever. A charming video! www.grannyd.com This video was featured as a Free Speech TV Keynote presentation www.freespeech.org ]]>
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GREG PALAST: IS THE FIX IN FOR '08? / BLOOD FOR NO OIL Armed Madhouse Book Tour
DISPATCHES FROM THE FRONT LINES OF THE CLASS WAR Greg Palast's Armed Madhouse Portland Book Tour www.gregpalast.com IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THE CHANCE YOUR VOTE WILL BE LOST OR REJECTED FOR A TECHNICAL REASON IS 900% GREATER IF YOU ARE AN AFRICAN AMERICAN VOTER THAN IF YOU ARE WHITE, 500% HIGHER IF YOU ARE AN HISPANIC VOTER THAN IF YOU ARE WHITE, AND IF YOU ARE NATIVE AMERICAN, ABOUT 2000% HIGHER THAN IF YOU ARE WHITE. This video was recently featured as a Free Speech TV Keynote presentation www.freespeech.org Special thanks to: www.theportlandalliance.org www.kboo.org www.thealliancefordemocracy.org Election Defense Alliance ( www.electiondefensealliance.org ) is a new group established as a national coordinating body for the 150+ grassroots groups working at the local and state level throughout the nation to restore integrity and public control of the voting process in the United States and to ensure that our elections are honest, secure, transparent, and worthy of the public trust. ]]>
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Ms. Eman Ahmad Khamas: Stop the U.S. government's genocide of the Iraqi people.
"End the War. Begin the Peace." Portland, Oregon, March 19th, 2006. One year ago, on the 3rd anniversary of the Iraq war, Ms. Khamas cried out to the American people to stop the United States' genocide of the Iraqi people. "Please, people of America..." Were our citizens allowed to hear her message? "Ms. Eman Ahmad Khamas is a journalist, translator and human rights activist who lives in Baghdad with her husband and two daughters. She is a member of the Women's Will organization, which focuses on defining and defending women's rights outside of political party interests and opposing incarceration of women as hostages. Ms. Khamas regularly publishes articles on the conditions in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion, and has documented human rights violations committed by US and Iraqi forces. She is also involved in mobilizing emergency relief (medicines, food and clothing) for victims of the war, especially women and children living in refugee camps." Ms. Khamas now lives in exile in Spain. ]]>
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