With this article TokyoProgressive inaugurates a discussion forum for selected articles appearing on this site. Please go here to comment on the article and/or video. Help the filmmakers "spread a message of peace and justice by providing funds for us to distribute this documentary that challenges the glorification of war and exposes the indoctrination of young … [Read more...] about Disneyland of War
Base Dependency and Okinawa’s Prospects: Behind the Myths
A Conversation with Maedomari Hironori, Professor of Economics and Environmental Policy, Okinawa International Universityby John Junkman, Film Director, Okinawa: The AfterburnerJohn Junkerman (JJ): I want to hear your thoughts about the history and policies that lie behind the present situation of the US bases on Okinawa, but first, could you tell us what you thought of … [Read more...] about Base Dependency and Okinawa’s Prospects: Behind the Myths
American Fire Bombing and Atomic Bombing of Japan in History and Memory
Mark Selden December 1, 2016 Volume 14 | Issue 23 | Number 4PrécisGermany and Japan took the lead in the terror bombing of cities during World War II, acts that sparked outrage from President Roosevelt and many others. U.S. bombing, by contrast, hewed to strategic targets, prioritizing military installations and factories until 1944, when it supported Britain in … [Read more...] about American Fire Bombing and Atomic Bombing of Japan in History and Memory
「国境なき記者団」「沖縄での報道の自由が脅かされた」とする声明
「国境なき記者団」「沖縄での報道の自由が脅かされた」とする声明 沖縄の米軍北部訓練場で８月、抗議する人たちを取材していた沖縄の新聞社の記者が警察に移動させられ、一時、取材ができなくなった。「沖縄での報道の自由が脅かされた」 沖縄に駐留するアメリカ軍が日本の市民やジャーナリストの活動を広く監視している実態が明らかになった 国境なき記者団 … [Read more...] about 「国境なき記者団」「沖縄での報道の自由が脅かされた」とする声明
