Hmm, judging by the near silence from the mainstream media, apparently no one seems too freaked out that the UNITED STATES IS FIRING MISSILES IN CALIFORNIA. Not even missiles for our own “security.” They’re test missiles, partially funded by the U.S., FOR ISRAEL TO FIRE AT IRAN (”preemptively,” of course). Crazy talk? Nope.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
In case you missed it, the New York Times featured an Op-Ed piece last week celebrating the strength of women’s voices in the movement in Iran – both in 1979 and now today. An excerpt: From Day 1, Iran’s women stood in the vanguard. Their voices from rooftops were loudest, and their defiance in the streets [...]
Monday, May 4, 2009
WHAT: “Voices of Peace” panel discussion, presented by CODEPINK Women for Peace WHEN: 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. May 8 WHERE: Eatonville restaurant, 2121 14th St. NW, D.C. WASHINGTON — In Congo, Sri Lanka, Iran, Syria and other countries wracked by war and political turmoil, women play a vital role in rebuilding society, stabilizing families, strengthening the work [...]
Monday, May 4, 2009
WASHINGTON — During Israeli Pres. Shimon Peres’ speech today at the annual AIPAC (American Israeli Political Action Committee) policy conference at the Washington Convention Center, CODEPINK members raised banners saying “Want Peace? End the Occupation,” “What About Gaza?,” and “No Money for War Crimes.” As the six activists were forcibly dragged away from the stage, they [...]
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Bruce Bueno de Mesquite uses mathematical analysis and game theory to predict war, political events, power shifts, etc. His work is controversial – but shockingly accurate. In the video below, he speaks at TED making three predictions on the future of Iran. Take a look. His most interesting point in his talk was that international players [...]
Friday, January 16, 2009
As Barack Obama is sworn in as President of the United States of America next week, we – as progressives, activists, and organizers – are more mindful than ever of the promises Obama made during his election campaign – as well as the great challenges he has ahead of him. After nearly six years of [...]
Friday, July 24, 2009
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