Iraq Veterans Against the War members Kelly Dougherty, Garett Reppenhagen, Camilo Mejía, Chanan Suárez Diaz and Martin Smith spoke on IVAW’s strategy to end the war against Iraq at the Socialism 2007 conference in Chicago on June 16. Kelly Dougherty (20:42 minutes) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nv6vnxdpp7A[/youtube] Garett Reppenhagen (11:42 minutes) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keKbzz2JKDU[/youtube] Camilo Mejia (17:53 minutes) [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q290evMczw[/youtube] Chanan Suárez… Continue reading Veterans on Ending the War Against Iraq
No Honor for Andrew Card
Subscribe to TraprockPeaceTV at Youtube.On May 25, 2007 Andrew Card faced hundreds of boos and catcalls as he was given an honorary degree during the graduate school commencement at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.Before the commencement, over a hundred protesters staged a rally and press conference outside the Mullin Center on the UMass campus. Hundreds… Continue reading No Honor for Andrew Card
Excited About Socialism 2007: Socialism for the 21st Century
Students and activists from UMass/Amherst and Western Massachusetts say why they’re excited about the upcoming conference: “SOCIALISM 2007: Socialism for the 21st Century,” being held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, June 14-17, 2007. See http://www.socialismconference.org for more details. SOCIALISM 2007 will bring together socialists and activists who are involved in struggles across the country–from… Continue reading Excited About Socialism 2007: Socialism for the 21st Century
UMass Protests Honoring Andy Card
Newsflash: Members of the UMass faculty senate voted 31-0 to oppose an honorary degree for Andrew Card. The vote was not ‘official’ as it missed a quorum by 1 member.Action Announcements at UMass – May 21, 23, 25thOn May 15, 2007, hundreds of students, faculty and staff protested the decision by the University of Massachusetts… Continue reading UMass Protests Honoring Andy Card
Protesting Honorary Degree for Andy Card – Part 1
Petition to Revoke Offer of Honorary Degree to Andrew H. Card, Jr. Please see Part 2 below.On May 15, 2007, hundreds of students, faculty and staff protested the decision by the University of Massachusetts to give an honorary degree to Andy Card, and former head of the Bush Administration’s White House Iraq Group. Students held… Continue reading Protesting Honorary Degree for Andy Card – Part 1
Protesting Honorary Degree for Andy Card – Part 2
Petition to Revoke Offer of Honorary Degree to Andrew H. Card, Jr. On May 15, 2007, students, faculty and staff protested the decision by the University of Massachusetts to give an honorary degree to Andy Card, and former head of the Bush Administration’s White House Iraq Group. Students held a rally outside the Whitmore administration… Continue reading Protesting Honorary Degree for Andy Card – Part 2
Frances Crowe – Blow up Balloons Not Bombs
On Mother’s Day – May 13, 2007 – Frances Crowe tells story from a previous Mother’s Day protest of 25 years ago. She was speaking with Sunny Miller, Executive Director of Traprock Peace Center.Frances Crowe is a prominent peace organizer and pacifist. She was a co-founder of Traprock Peace Center. She urges Traprock to “carry… Continue reading Frances Crowe – Blow up Balloons Not Bombs
Andy Jacobs exposes bi-partisan sellout of US
Andy Jacobs, former Indiana Congressperson, decried the unconstitutional and illegal war against Iraq and exposed the bi-partisan sellout of the US to foreign investors. Foreign investment – and US budget deficits – have financed US wars, including the war against Iraq. This sellout – started during the Reagan administration – rescinded tax withholding from foreign… Continue reading Andy Jacobs exposes bi-partisan sellout of US
Students Excited about Socialism 2007
Student activists from the University of Wisconsin, Madison say why they’re excited about the upcoming conference: “SOCIALISM 2007: Socialism for the 21st Century.” being held at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare, June 14-17, 2007. See http://www.socialismconference.org for more details. SOCIALISM 2007 will bring together socialists and activists who are involved in struggles across the country–from… Continue reading Students Excited about Socialism 2007
Ann Wright speaks at Brown University
Ann Wright speaking at Brown University on April 16, 2007 about the war with Iraq and the possibility of war with Iran. Filmed by Paul Hubbard. Thank you Ann and Paul for sending this to us!