Veterans for Peace in Coquille
Well, VFP has been holding a weekly vigil every Wednesday at 4:30PM for a few weeks now. Last...
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Local 12 of the ILWU will not stand with the national leadership
The Local 12 chapter of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union will not stand in solidarity with the national union. On Thursday, May 1 which is also International Workers Day west coast ports will be shut down by...
Read MoreCost of war at home and abroad
Dian has a great post up about the cost of war. Please go and take a look. Veterans for Peace is now standing with Concerned Citizens of Coquille and others on Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:30 at Hwy 42 and Adams Street to support peace...
Read MoreStand for peace today
Today, in Coquille… stand for peace 4:30 to 5:30 at the intersection of Hwy 42 and Adams Street.
Read MoreTo all our Veterans for Peace a special thank you
This was sent to me by a friend and I thought her words were perfect. As I read today’s paper about all of the local events taking place to honor our war veterans, I found something lacking. There was not one event that...
Read MoreGerry Condon raises almost $1,000 in Bandon
Once 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 MoreFor all you 'support the troops' ribbon warriors
Especially those of you who stand in front of the VA on Friday nights in Bandon, Oregon – Stick another ribbon on your SUV!!! (hat tip / Richard)
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Portland steps out to protest the war September 29
This photo was taken at the September 29 rally in Portland, Oregon. Military Families Speak Out...
Read MoreCarlos Arredondo – Gold Star dad
A dear friend and fellow member of Military Families Speak Out, Carlos Arredondo was beaten by pro-war advocates at a protest march in Washington, DC. Saturday. His son, LCpl Alex Arredondo was killed in Falujah while my son was fighting in Ramadi. It took two years to find out the true circumstances of Alex’s death.
Read MoreMilitary Families Speak Out – counters pro war ads
On a trip to DC I had the pleasure of meeting Celeste Zapala, a Gold Star Mom, and I am honored to share her video with you. Dear Friends, We have been so enraged by Ari Fleischer’s propaganda campaign to prop up support...
Read More$80k settlement from government for violating 1st Amendment rights
Jeffery and Nicole Rank have been awarded a settlement in the amount of $80,000 for being wrongly arrrested while exercising their 1st Amendment rights. This is a victory for those of us still concerned about our civil liberties but was probably regarded as a small price to pay by the government to shield Bush from dissenters
