This video was submitted by a user. A judge issues an order to seize land belonging to Narita Airport protestors/famers. Supporters in court angry at the decision arrested in court.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d54jmGBVEDkOur position: This is typical Japanese repressive behavior. We have strong reservations about some of the groups involved, such as Chukaku-ha which … [Read more...] about Police Repression
Collection of some recent nuclear stories (to help people find stuff)
#1NEWMonkasho changees limits for kids at school due to pressure. I have a question here. The levels were drastically reduced,but in the JApanese and English (Japan Times) they refer to the original limits as being binding and the new limits being nonbinding. It seems I am not the only one unsure what this means.学校 １ミリシーベルト以下目指す（NHK）福島県内の学校で子どもたちが受ける放射線量を文部科学省発表 … [Read more...] about Collection of some recent nuclear stories (to help people find stuff)
U.S. Boat to Gaza: To Gaza With Love Letters Campaign , Turkey to Israel: do not attack Flotilla again, more from Just Foreign Policy News
Just Foreign Policy News May 12, 2011 I) Actions and Featured Articles 'Budrus' Shows 'White Intifada' Can Beat the Israeli Occupation The documentary "Budrus," which shows how a Palestinian village in the West Bank defeated the Israeli occupation through nonviolent resistance, is now available on DVD. The widespread availability of this movie in the United States could not … [Read more...] about U.S. Boat to Gaza: To Gaza With Love Letters Campaign , Turkey to Israel: do not attack Flotilla again, more from Just Foreign Policy News
Dangers of — and Subsidies to — U.S. Nuclear Industry
Institute for Public Accuracy Friday, May 13, 2011 Dangers of -- and Subsidies to -- U.S. Nuclear Industry The Boston Globe reports today: "Nuclear plant emergency generators like those that failed in Japan following the March earthquake and tsunami also failed during tests at the Seabrook Station in New Hampshire and … [Read more...] about Dangers of — and Subsidies to — U.S. Nuclear Industry
Why Kan and some gov officials suddenly seem anti-nuclear
A few interesting comments I have heard.. A) Knowing that the DPJ and LDP have both promoted nuclear power because they get money from the industry, why is Kan suddenly anti-nuclear in his closing of Hamaoka for the time being? B) Why did one of his advisers, rapidly pro nuclear himself, suddenly quit the Kan advisory position he held?I t could be that they … [Read more...] about Why Kan and some gov officials suddenly seem anti-nuclear