The occupation of Iraq and the Bush adminstration have put to the test the mettle of many soldiers who swore first to uphold the constitution. Among them are several Asian American soldiers who have an interesting historical...
Read MoreFrom Thank you Lieutenant On Nov 8th, we rejoiced to learn of the preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Court Judge Benjamin Settle. The court holds that Lt. Watada is likely to succeed at demonstrating that the...
Read MoreRetired Air Force Col. David Antoon has written a powerful piece about the evangelical Christian takeover of the military at Truthdig. His piece is especially meaningful to me as I remember visiting the Pentagon a year ago and...
Read MoreDian has done a superb job of detailing the unique issues surrounding the Lt Watada case, (not a conscientous objector) and the other issues surrounding soldiers who suddenly realize they are not cut out to kill. Read her post...
Read MoreOnce again Bandon progressives show their true support for the troops in words, deeds and by giving generously to Safe Haven. Thank you to everyone and to the soldiers and Marines with the courage to resist.
Read MoreGiven that war resistor advocate, Gerry Condon, will be visiting Bandon tomorrow evening, this is especially appropriate. For those who may not know, Lt Watada made international news when he refused to deploy with his men to...
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