On Tuesday the Israeli navy attacked and kidnapped the passengers and crew of the Free Gaza boat, The Spirit of Humanity, including US Campaign Advisory Board member Huwaida Arraf. The Free Gaza Movement, which has organized several humanitarian deliveries to the Port of Gaza via their fleet of Cypriot boats, had one ship, the Dignity, rammed by the Israeli navy in December. Now, the Spirit of Humanity is being towed to Israel, where the crew and passengers expect to be handed over to the Israeli border patrol. Take action to have these humanitarian aid workers released. The July 9th anniversaries are even more important in light of the capture of the Spirit of Humanity. The ICJ ruling makes clear that Palestinians do have rights to their land and to freedom from life in the sort of open-air prison that the Gaza strip has become. While Free Gaza boats represent a form of direct engagement to support human rights in Palestinian territory, boycott and divestment act as the other side of the coin, nonviolently pressuring Israel to live up to its responsibilities under international law. Boston City Councillors Charles C. Yancey and Chuck Turner will host summits regarding the federal stimulus funds for the City of Boston and the federal stimulus funds for the State of Massachusetts. The Summits will provide opportunity for residents to have their questions regarding stimulus funds answered by City and State officials. Charles C. Yancey COUNCILLORS YANCEY AND TURNER HOST TWO STIMULUS SUMMITS IN JULY Boston City Hall (July 2, 2009) – The offices of City Councillors Charles C. Yancey and Chuck Turner are hosting two Summits: One regarding the federal stimulus funds for the State of Massachusetts and another regarding the federal stimulus funds for the City of Boston. IN THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY YEAR of the CUBAN REVOLUTION, PASTORS FOR PEACE IS MOUNTING ITS 20TH YEARLY CARAVAN TO CUBA CUBA SOLIDARITY NIGHT By traveling to Cuba with humanitarian aid without a US government license, Pastors for Peace challenges the U.S. economic blockade against Cuba, as well as the blockade on the minds of Americans about the achievements of the Cuban people. Pastors for Peace refuses a US government license, because as Rev. Tom Smith has said, "We don't need a government license. Love is our license." Host the Caravan and Celebrate with music, food, speakers, discussion and literature. Join Steve Early, author of Embedded with Organized Labor: Journalistic Reflections on the Class War at Home. Find out more about: Steve will address his critique of organized labor, using examples from his book, propose his vision and what American workers can do to get out from under the terrible economic and political institutional constraints they endure. Biweekly meeting of the UJP Planning Committee. All members of UJP groups are welcome to attend. United for Peace Palestine/Israel Task force meeting July 9 7PM American Friends Service Committee 2161 Mass. Ave. Cambridge for more information contact: Ann Glick aglick@hotmail.com Marilyn Levin@alumni.neu.edu US wars and occupations are crimes against humanity. We must build a broad, united mass movement of the American people to end them. Attend the National Assembly’s second open national antiwar conference to share ideas and vote on proposals for action. WHAT NEXT FOR THE ANTIWAR MOVEMENT? Iraq-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Palestine-Iran Money for Human Needs; Not for War and Bailouts to Corporations and the Banks END THE WARS AND OCCUPATIONS AND BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! US wars and occupations are crimes against humanity. We must build a broad, united mass movement of the American people to end them. Attend the National Assembly’s second open national antiwar conference to share ideas and vote on proposals for action. WHAT NEXT FOR THE ANTIWAR MOVEMENT? Iraq-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Palestine-Iran Money for Human Needs; Not for War and Bailouts to Corporations and the Banks END THE WARS AND OCCUPATIONS AND BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! US wars and occupations are crimes against humanity. We must build a broad, united mass movement of the American people to end them. Attend the National Assembly’s second open national antiwar conference to share ideas and vote on proposals for action. WHAT NEXT FOR THE ANTIWAR MOVEMENT? Iraq-Afghanistan-Pakistan-Palestine-Iran Money for Human Needs; Not for War and Bailouts to Corporations and the Banks END THE WARS AND OCCUPATIONS AND BRING THE TROOPS HOME NOW! After twenty-two days of Israeli bombing, the isolation of Gaza remains deadly. The Palestinians there have been under blockade for two years; thousands are homeless; food is scarce. Building supplies are not allowed in and people are still living amidst rubble. People are not allowed in or out. Everything coming in is restricted. Medical supplies and equipment are not getting in. Palestinians are rarely allowed to leave to get medical care, nor are they able to import what they need. Boston City Councillors Charles C. Yancey and Chuck Turner will host summits regarding the federal stimulus funds for the City of Boston and the federal stimulus funds for the State of Massachusetts. The Summits will provide opportunity for residents to have their questions regarding stimulus funds answered by City and State officials. Charles C. Yancey COUNCILLORS YANCEY AND TURNER HOST TWO STIMULUS SUMMITS IN JULY Boston City Hall (July 2, 2009) – The offices of City Councillors Charles C. Yancey and Chuck Turner are hosting two Summits: One regarding the federal stimulus funds for the State of Massachusetts and another regarding the federal stimulus funds for the City of Boston. Please join us for a benefit concert for the Mass Peace Action Education Fund. Rebecca Thornblade and Susanna Porte, members of the rock band The Cello Chix, will perform both popular and classical selections. We will hear from special guest Kevin Martin, Executive Director of National Peace Action. All ages are welcome, and refreshments will be served. RSVP to Susanna, Mass Peace Action, 617-354-2169 or susanna@masspeaceaction.org. Join the Socialist Party and the Stop the Wars Coalition to establish a De-Militarized Zone (DMZ) where all those who wish can congregate to denigrate and repudiate the war machine and celebrate the movement against war and oppression. Info: peopleunite@verizon.net Friends of Alrowwad, USA and Cambridge Bethlehem People to People Project According to NY Times, 2 million people became refugees inside Pakistan when the operation against the Taliban in Swat, Pakistan was launched aggressively about 3 months ago. They are living in tent camps, in over 100 degree temperatures, and lacking food, medicines, water. These numbers begin to approach the numbers of Afghan’s who fled the Soviet invasion to come to Pakistan as refugees. Please contribute any small or large sum you can and invite others to join in this event. See details below, and circulate. Hasan Usmani 781-861-1054 ------------------------------------------------------------------- FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR THE CHILDREN OF SWAT On behalf of The Association of Pakistani Physicians of New England-APPNE. Biweekly meeting of the UJP Planning Committee. All members of UJP groups are welcome to attend. The meetings alternate between in-person and by conference call. Come hear social change music from Patti DeRosa, Don West, and Paul Marcus and help Community Change raise $ for its antiracist programs. $20 suggested donation. For info contact Paul at pmarcus@communitychangeinc.org or call 617-523-0555. DON’T LET THE INSURANCE COMPANIES STOP REAL HEALTH CARE REFORM
Presentations by: United4Iran does not promote any political agenda; our only aim is to support the people of Iran in their struggle for democracy, freedom and basic human rights. Join MetroWest Peace Action for its monthly moving vigil for peace and justice! Saturday, July 25th from 12 Noon - 12:30 PM, followed by a brief meeting. Meet at Sudbury Common: intersection of Rt 27 and Concord Road. Bring your signs and banners! Note from Carol Coakley: In the 50th year of the Cuban Revolution, we celebrate the national holiday, July 26th, with .. Eugene Godfried, who died earlier this year, was a long time English languages correspondent for Radio Havana Cuba. Along with.. Help Boston Workers’ Alliance and the Mass. Alliance to Reform CORI turn out over 500 people to fill Gardener Auditorium with CORI reform supporters A film and talk commemorating the Atomic Bombings of Hiroshima and Nagaasaki on August 6 and 9, 1945 Film: Hiroshima: Why the Bomb was Dropped: Peter Jennings narrates this powerful documentary produced by ABC in 1995. Speaker - Dr. Joseph Gerson will discuss why the atomic weapons were first built and used - and how the United States uses them today to preserve its global empire. Sponsored by Newton Dialogues on Peace and War Waltham Concerened Citizens, and Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety Call: 617-964-3813 or email wces@rcn.com for more information Please join us for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION The draft call for the protest is at http://justicewithpeace.org/hope-ne-war. It will be redrafted before the meeting on the 27th. Contact Cole Harrison for information. Conference number: (218) 844-8230 Code: 657297# Let us Join together calling for:
Mazin Qumsiyeh is here from Palestine on a month-long North American tour.
We are pleased to invite you to his Cambridge presentation, which will be followed by a Q&A session.
Free, open, accessible, to be videotaped
Note that we can allow in only the first 120 people; others will have to be turned away, unfortunately.
Report from the ground:
humanitarian aid to Gaza!
Come Welcome Leaders of the Trade Union Movement in Haiti and Guadeloupe to Boston
Boston City Councillor
Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough - Chief Information Officer
(617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548
with Elaine Bernard & Rand Wilson
Block party to benefit
City Life/Vida Urbana and Jobs with Justice!Join us for a day of fun to celebrate our victories, stomp corporate greed, and recommit to a movement for social justice and equality. Come out to show your support for two organizations fighting for the rights of working families.
For more information, contact Jennifer Doe at (617) 524-8778, or jennifer@massjwj.net.
HOPE ≠ WARThe People’s Triumph in El Salvador is REAL!
In honor of this historic shift, Boston CISPES invites you to a very special event of the 2009 Victory Tour...
Platform, Strategy & Challenges of the New Left Government in El Salvador
Featuring: Breny Massiel Herrera, Representative of the new FMLN government (Farabundo Marti National Liberation Front) & Leader of the FMLN's Women's Secretariat
For more event information, contact Boston CISPES: (617) 576-1709 / boscispes@speakeasy.net
HOPE ≠ WAR
Boston City Councillor
Contact: Kenneth Yarbrough - Chief Information Officer
(617) 635-3131 Fax (617) 635-3067 Page (617) 461-5548HOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WAR
Earlier, UFPJ encouraged Member Groups who are doing 'Truth-In-Recruiting' or 'Counter-Recruitment' work to attend this conference -- and we still do! You will be provided with a valuable set of practical tools to use in combating military recruiting in schools, neighborhoods, etc., as well as opportunities to connect with others doing this same work across the country. So don't forget to register for the conference while you still can!
are excited to present
The U. S. premiere
HOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WARHOPE ≠ WAR
HOPE ≠ WAR
Prof. Aviva Chomsky & Omar Sierra, Consul General of Venezuela
and Eye Witness Testimonies / Reports From Honduras
Musical Performance by: Sergio Reyes & Simón Ríos
PRESENTED BY:
Proyecto Hondureño/ Comittee in Solidarity with the Honduran Resistance
Co-Sponsored by: Centro Educativo La Siembra
Endorsed by: AFSC- Project Voice, Centro Presente, Boston May Day Committee, FMLN Boston, Venezuelan Consulate, Chelsea Uniéndose en Contra La Guerra, MLK Bolivarian Circle, Mass Global Action
For more information contact: Tito Meza at 617-610-3784 -- proyectohondureno@gmail.com
Simon Rios at 603-882-7894 -- elektrodread@gmail.com
Tony Van der Meer speaking on On the work of Cuba patriot Eugene Godfried
A short persentation by Omar Sierra the Venezuelan consul
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July 31, to August 9, 2009
* Abolition of all Nuclear Weapons
* An end to Nuclear Power
* Conversion to a Peaceful, Sustainable Way of life
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Wednesday July 1, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
Thursday July 2, 2009
Start: 8:00 am
End: 9:00 am
Protest the Israeli seizure of the humanitarian vessel Spirit of Humanity and the arrest of 21 human rights activists bringing
Monday July 6, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
Ø Elie Domata: General Secretary, General Union of Workers of Guadeloupe (right)
Tuesday July 7, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Start: 7:00 pm
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Thursday July 9, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Friday July 10, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
Start: 2009 Jul 10 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 12 - 2:00pm
Saturday July 11, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 10 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 12 - 2:00pm
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 7:00 pm
Sunday July 12, 2009
End: 2:00 pm
Start: 2009 Jul 10 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 12 - 2:00pm
Monday July 13, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 7:00 pm
Tuesday July 14, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 4:30 pm
End: 5:30 pm
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm
Wednesday July 15, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 7:00 pm
Thursday July 16, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Friday July 17, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 9:00 am
The National Counter-Recruitment and Demilitarization Conference is less than a month away! On July 17-19 in Chicago, IL, a broad spectrum of people will come together to share skills and to form the relationships needed to build a permanent resistance to militarism.
Start: 5:30 pm
Start: 7:30 pm
Saturday July 18, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 6:00 pm
Sunday July 19, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Monday July 20, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Tuesday July 21, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Wednesday July 22, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Thursday July 23, 2009
(all day)
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 12:00 pm
Friday July 24, 2009
End: 9:00 pm
Start: 2009 Jul 13 - 7:00pm
End: 2009 Jul 24 - 9:00pm
Call for March and Rally on Anniversary of Afghanistan War
Saturday, October 3, 2009 (tentative date)
When Pres. Obama was elected on a platform of HOPE, the American people expected a speedy end to the Iraq war. They expected negotiations to settle the Afghanistan and Israel/Palestine conflicts and reduce tensions with Iran.
They did not expect the new administration to delay exit from Iraq until 2012, or to escalate the war in Afghanistan by sending 21,000 more troops, as he has done. They did not expect an increase in drone strikes in Pakistan which have already killed 335 people, or the U.S. to strong-arm the Pakistani military into an operation which has left over two million internal refugees.
They did not expect military spending to continue to increase, with over $100 billion appropriated for the Iraq and Afghanistan wars in June 2009.
The administration’s policy review has resulted in a plan for a protracted counter-insurgency war in which human development aid and negotiations serve only as window dressing on a war policy targeted at defeating the Taliban on the battlefield and dominating Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the central Asia region.
Start: 7:00 pm
Climate Change:
Arguably the most critical issue of our time!
followed by discussion of climate activism
--John W. Andrews, Maggie Zhou, with comments by Victor Wallis
Moderator: Thomas Ponniah
E5 Forum is generally a monthly event, going on for the last two
Start: 7:00 pm
Saturday July 25, 2009
Start: 1:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 12:30 pm
Sunday July 26, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
Monday July 27, 2009
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 6:00 pm
Tuesday July 28, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
Wednesday July 29, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm
Community Change, Inc.
Brown Bag Anti-Racism Discussion Series 2009
Changing the Public Discourse around Race
Start: 7:00 pm
Friday July 31, 2009
Start: 9:00 am
Duncan McFarland
James Alan Fox
Suren Moodliar
Joseph Gerson
Duncan McFarland
Chuck Turner
Susan McLucas
Michael Borkson
