Rethink Afghanistan is a ground-breaking, full-length documentary focusing on the key issues surrounding this war. By releasing this film in parts for free online, we are able to stay on top of news of the war as it continues to unfold. We strive for more discussion among experts on Afghanistan, like the debates seen below released in conjunction with our documentary … [Read more...] about Rethink Afganistan from Brave New Foundation (Multi part video)
Archives for October 2010
The Afghan War, Past and Present (FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN REPORTING)
Media Advisory 10/8/10 This week, as the Afghan War entered its 10th year, there were the usual retrospectives in the media, as well as calls to rethink the war. What's striking, though, is how little thinking media did about the war in the first place. --Some pundits were calling for indiscriminate attacks before the Afghanistan War even started, as FAIR noted … [Read more...] about The Afghan War, Past and Present (FAIRNESS AND ACCURACY IN REPORTING)
Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops
Dear Paul,It's OnYesterday, in our nation's capitol, Iraq Veterans Against the War's Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops was launched. This marks the beginning of what will be a long offensive to hold those accountable who are deploying troops who have been traumatized by war.-->https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXk1SYAvXt8The first … [Read more...] about Operation Recovery Campaign to Stop the Deployment of Traumatized Troops
Sweatshop Watch: Shoes made in dangerous workshops at low cost, sell for much much more
From AlterNet / By Anneli Rufus Why Are People Willing to Fork Out a Fortune for Shoes That Cost Little to Make? Shoes spur cravings, compulsions and crimes as no other clothing does, and the true cost of making them is just as surprising. October 1, 2010 | Shoes are fashion's version of drugs. More than any other article of clothing, shoes alter the … [Read more...] about Sweatshop Watch: Shoes made in dangerous workshops at low cost, sell for much much more
Japan treats refugee/asylum seekers like criminals, puts them in solitary confinement like mad dogs
THE ZEIT GIST (JAPAN TIMES) October 5, 2010See video herehttps://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fl20101005zg.html RELEATED: Please see this story from Japan Indymedia from last MarchDecade-long wait takes toll on asylum seeker Periods in detention, 10 years in legal limbo leave Iranian with mental, physical scars By SIMON SCOTT Most foreigners in Japan know the … [Read more...] about Japan treats refugee/asylum seekers like criminals, puts them in solitary confinement like mad dogs