Once again the President is leading a rush into war. He is demanding Congress give him speedy authorization to launch attacks, on Syria this time, to punish and deter chemical ...
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Tue., Oct. 8 – Live-Streaming National Teach-In on Syria & U.S. Policy in the Region
From 6:30 to 7:30 pm (EST) Live Streaming at http://www.busboysandpoets.com/videos/live-streaming While Congress has pushed our government into a deeper state of suspended animation, the situation in Syria and the Middle East continues to unfold at breakneck speed. The current government shutdown has shown us again that our elected officials are choosing to play politics rather than [...]
Antiwar Mobilization Thwarts Syria Attack — for now!
“Military might is not what defines a superpower. You have to have super patience. You have to have super negotiating power and diplomatic resources. And you have to have super humanitarian aid where needed. We have the possibility of doing all of that.” [...]
Pressure Congress Now: Prevent US Use of Military Force in Syria
Grass-roots organization against the use of force in Syria has increased over the weekend and is likely to grow during the next few days. As of now, it is still expected that both the Senate and House will vote this week, although this could change especially if it becomes clear that the Administration does not [...]
Leslie Cagan: Take Action NOW, Prevent US Military Disaster in Syria
If you’ve seen or heard the news any time in the last 24 hours you know the dynamics around a possible military strike by the U.S. against Syria are in flux. There are important developments within the international community, developments which might lead to a diplomatic resolution of this crisis. But there is no certainty [...]
Check for Stop U.S. Attack on Syria Rallies in Your Area
Here’s a list of Actions around the country that are taking place this week to oppose a US strike against Syria. To add your action click here. ARIZONA Flagstaff, AZ Tue. Sept 3, 4 pm Flagstaf City Hall Lawn Tucson, AZ Friday, Sep 13, 5:00pm See FB event for details Contact: https://www.facebook.com/events/670210282990459/?ref=3 CALIFORNIA Costa [...]
Syria Resources
Regarding the facts: Talking Points from Phyllis Bennis, Director, New Internationalism Project Institute for Policy Studlies Tom Hayden – A Call for Forceful Diplomacy http://www.pdamerica.org/component/k2/item/1809-tom-hayden-a-call-for-forceful-diplomacy 9 Ways America Has Fueled the Bloody Civil War in Syria: America has undermined opportunities for ceasefire in Syria and a peaceful political transition. AlterNet- by Nicolas J.S. Davies McClatchy News [...]
Talking Points: Potential consequences – The Day Of U.S. Military Strike on Syria (Why Not Attack)
Military strike would be illegal – UN Charter allows military force only if immediate self-defense (Art 51), not applicable, the U.S. not attacked by Syria; or if Security Council agrees (Chapter VII, Art 42) – not going to happen – Russian veto, probably Chinese, maybe even Britain. Might not even get 9 positive votes. “Kosovo precedent” still illegal [...]
Original Art for 50th Anniversary of March on Washington
Shawn G. Hart is an artist and scholar from Washington, D.C. She is company owner of BBS-Baker By Shawn. After earning the Master of Fine Arts degree from Howard University and completing her thesis titled“Josephine Baker Creating An American Icon Through A Framework of Social Identity Theory”, the company was born. Its mission is to [...]
Continuing to Build the Dream
Please join United for Peace and Justice in commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington on August 24th in our nation’s capital. We need a strong peace and anti-war contingent to speak to the injustices faced by marchers in 1963, and those still endured today. We will echo King’s words about the inextricable [...]
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