We recently received this from a US reader. It was in the form of an invitation, since the reader is a well known activist. We have omitted the sections that do not apply to general readers. If interested, please contact the organizers. Conference Aim Article 9 of Japan's Constitution states that Japan renounces both war and military capability. This … [Read more...] about Global Article 9 Conference in Kansai 2013
War and Empire/戦争＆支配権力
Obama borrows a page from Bush, threatens war based on false premises
A roundup of the critiiques being made:Institute for Public Accuracy 1DANIEL ELLSBERGEllsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers in 1971. He said today: "What's urgently needed right now -- today, Friday, Saturday and Sunday -- is people contacting their Representatives in their home districts and in D.C. demanding, first, that Speaker John Boehner call an emergency session of Congress … [Read more...] about Obama borrows a page from Bush, threatens war based on false premises
Bradley Manning and the Mainstream Media-Ignoring US Crimes, Media Focuses on Apology of Person Facing Life in Jail for Revealing Them
From the Bradley Manning Support NetworkAs the defense closed its sentencing case yesterday, whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning – facing 90 years in prison on six Espionage Act convictions – apologized to military judge Colonel Denise Lind for the way in which he exposed the horrific crimes and abuses he witnessed in America’s wars and diplomacy abroad. “I should have worked … [Read more...] about Bradley Manning and the Mainstream Media-Ignoring US Crimes, Media Focuses on Apology of Person Facing Life in Jail for Revealing Them
Korea escalates war on peace activists
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Just like in Okinawa, militarism disrupts the lives of local residents. And the local people are fighting back. You can click the graphic to read one of the stories. Click the below graphic to see a larger view of the poster. Click the PDF to read more about the courageous people's struggle. … [Read more...] about Korea escalates war on peace activists
Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association
Julian Assange's US lawyer Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights notes the irony of seeking asylum in Ecuador because he fears prosecution by a country whose laws are respected for giving asylum to people like Assange. He says, "the US has demonstrated its commitment to be a safe haven for those being persecuted for their political beliefs by recognising that … [Read more...] about Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association