This is a rainbow coalition of human rights defenders. It does not only concern Muslims, but everyone, be they Muslim, Christian, Jew, Hindu, secular or whatever. This is world citizenry united, Our destination is Gaza. Our means are non-violent. Our goal is to lift the illegal siege, completely and permanently and freedom for the Palestinian people.With national campaigns … [Read more...] about Flotilla aims to nonviolently break Israeli Gaza Blockade
Social Justice/社会正義
Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents
Protesters take to the streets, clashing with police after eight Shia activists are given life sentences. Last Modified: 22 Jun 2011 14:24 Bahrain's government says it has only tried a small number of those involved in recent mass protests [Reuters] Police and protesters have clashed in Bahrain after eight Shia Muslim activists accused of plotting a coup to overthrow … [Read more...] about Life sentences for Bahrain dissidents
Japanese lawyers available to help fight censorship of Fukushima story on Internet
Does anyone have concrete evidence of censorship by TELESA (body regulating Internet providers)? A report in Japan Focus by a reporter for Shinegetsu news agency and Japan Focuis has documented a government bill that allows it to ask internet providers to censor material relating to the nuclear crisis if it sparks rumors,etc. So far there has been a report that one person … [Read more...] about Japanese lawyers available to help fight censorship of Fukushima story on Internet
TokyoProgressive closes BOOKSHOP and PAYPAL donations, calls for support of anti-repression groups
TOKYOPROGRESSIVE REFUSES COOPERATION WITH PAYPAL AND AMAZON --OUR BOOKSHOP IS CLOSED-- Amazon, Paypal, Visa, the Swiss Post Office and other institutions have blocked the accounts of Wikileaks or taken down their servers. Accordingly, we refuse to cooperate with them and TokyoProgressive is not taking donations until such time as they reverse their decisions. Although … [Read more...] about TokyoProgressive closes BOOKSHOP and PAYPAL donations, calls for support of anti-repression groups
Close the US government run School of Assassins
Shut Down the School of the Americas! November 19-21, 2010 - Converge on Fort Benning, Georgia!Join thousands from across the country at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia for the November Vigil to close the SOA.MEMORIA Y RESISTENCIA - NOVEMBER 19-21TWENTY YEARS OF CONVERGENCE AT THE GATES OF FORT BENNING It's that time again! Only 3 days until thousands from across … [Read more...] about Close the US government run School of Assassins