WOMAN, MOTHER, POLITICAL PRISONER A Colombian Reality An Evening of Solidarity The International Network for Solidarity with the Political Prisoners of Colombia and the Alliance for Global Justice invite you to a presentation of “Beyond the Walls: A visit with the women of El Buen Pastor, Patio Six.” Accompanied by live Latin American music ‘Beyond…
Militarism
Colombia, Militarism, Nasim Chatha, Political prisoners, Prison Imperialism
U.S.’s Prison Imperialism In The Outskirts of the Empire
by Nasim Chatha (Nasim served as an AfGJ intern during the Spring 2012 semester.) (9/5/12) The longstanding manifestation of the modern United States prison system is increasingly well-recognized: massive numbers of young men of color, victims of the decline of industry, are incarcerated, often deported,
Anti-War, Eco-Solidarity, Militarism, Uncategorized
Come to Chicago in May–Protest the NATO/G8 Summits
The Alliance for Global Justice wants to encourage all supporters of peace and justice to go to Chicago in May to protest the Summits of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Group of 8 (G8)–the eight governments with the world’s largest economies.
Anti-War, Militarism, Uncategorized
Say No to NATO–Come to Chicago for the Counter Summit May 18 & 19
In May, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will meet in Chicago to discuss the future of Afghanistan, the shared costs of the military alliance and the expansion of the so called missile defense system.
Action alerts, Militarism
Tell Congress They Must Cut Military Spending
The following is an urgent alert from the New Priorities Network. AFGJ serves on NPN’s coordinating committee. Dear friend, Senator John McCain wants to keep us from bringing military spending under control. Don’t let him do it. Under last year’s deficit deal, military and domestic programs are supposed to be cut…
Labor, Militarism, News
Military Union Busting!? That’s Disgusting!
This alert was originally circulated by US Labor Against the War. Tell the President Obama not to deploy the U.S. military against American workers! Sign this open letter to the President and Congress. Demand that the president order the Coast Guard to stand down and prevent its deployment to Longview or any other labor dispute.…
Militarism, Uncategorized
Big Shoulders in Chicago and Kabul
by Kathy Kelly, Co-Coordinator of Voices for Creative Nonviolence This article first appeared in the Huffington Post at http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kathy-kelly/chicago-g8-meeting_b_1156106.html Kabul — NATO/G8 meetings are scheduled to take place from May 19-21 next year in Chicago. Plans are ramping up everywhere.
Action alerts, Honduras, Militarism
Human Rights Accompaniment Program
Description Due to the increased militarization and systematic human rights violations of campesino communities in the Bajo Aguan region of Honduras, we are making a call for committed volunteers interested in long term accompaniment. The international accompaniment program is a product of the Observatorio de los Derechos Humanos en el Bajo Aguan. The Observatorio primarily…
Action alerts, Militarism
Move the Money from the Pentagon for Jobs and Community Services!
As the November 23 deadline looms, the Congressional Super Committee continues to deliberate on the fate of crucial human services. This week there are actions you must take to pump up the pressure on the your Senator and Congressional Representative. Call toll free: 888-907-1485 Tell your Senator and Congressional Representative, “No deal at all is…
Honduras, Militarism, News
Honduras & the US Military
By John Lindsay-Poland The following is an introduction to a report that can be downloaded in its entirety here. Honduras has increasingly become a hub for U.S. military operations in Central America, centered on the Soto Cano air base (also known locally as Palmerola), which has received an infusion of up to $45 million in construction…
