Militarism

Action alerts, Militarism, Trade, economics & globalization (neoliberalism)

3 Budgets, 3 Choices

June 21, 2011

The following alert was originally distributed by the New Priorities Network, of which AFGJ is a part. This week, the US Conference of Mayors passed a resolution calling for the federal government to change its spending priorities and redirect military spending to domestic priorities. The Mayor’s have had their say. Now have yours! Does the…

Choose a Budget

June 13, 2011

The following alert was originally distributed by the New Priorities Network, of which AFGJ is a part. If you were in Congress, which budget would you choose? You may not be in Congress but you too can vote for the budget that will be best for the country! Do you think the Pentagon budget should…

Vote for the America you want!

June 6, 2011

The following alert was originally distributed by the New Priorities Network, of which AFGJ is a part. Our country is at a crossroads, and the budget choices Congress makes this summer will shape the rest of our lives. Do we want a nation and a society that: Cuts taxes for the wealthiest families and corporations?…

Congress is voting TODAY on the war in Afghanistan! Call NOW!

May 25, 2011

1) Call now and urge your Representative to vote for the Lee, McGovern-Jones, and Garamendi amendments to the Defense Authorization Act. (See details at the end of this message.) You can call toll-free, 1-888-231-9276, thanks to the Friends Committee on National Legislation.

LASC Militarism Conference Workshop Schedule Announced

March 29, 2011

The program committee for the Latin America Solidarity Coalition’s conference to build a stronger movement to end US militarism and the militarization of relations with Latin America has announced the workshop schedule for the conference. An outstanding line-up of workshops makes this conference on US militarism one of the most important conferences for the anti-war…

Let’s end the wars, cut the Pentagon, and fund our communities!

March 23, 2011

The Alliance for Global Justice has joined New Priorities and we think your group should too! New Priorities is a network of peace and economic justice organizations. We are helping build cross-constituency coalitions city by city. With budget crises stretching from our neighborhoods to Washington, we can start moving money from the war budget and…

Stop FBI National Call-In Day: Tuesday, March 8, 2011

March 1, 2011

The following alert was originally circulated by the Committee to Stop FBI Repression. The Grand Jury is still on its witch-hunt and the FBI is still harassing activists. This must stop. Please make these calls: 1. Call U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald at 312-353-5300. Then dial 0 (zero) for operator and ask to leave a message…

70 Groups Endorse LASC Conference – Register NOW!

February 25, 2011

The American University Washington, DC – April 8-10, 2011 Sponsored by: Latin America Solidarity Coalition in Conjunction with School of the Americas Watch Days of Action April 4-11, 2011 Help Build a Stronger Movement to End US Militarism and the Militarization of Relations with Latin America Register Now and Save Money Workshop Proposals Due March…

Feb/March Global Justice Monitor Now Available!

February 22, 2011

We have just released our Feb/March edition of the Global Justice Monitor. It includes the following articles: The Egypt Paradox and US Government Influence Time to End the US Culture of Militarism Bolivia: Coca Leaves, Drug War and Trade Costa Rica – Nicaragua Border Conflict New Ager Spirituality and Latin American Politics News from Nicaragua…

Fifty Groups Endorse the LASC Conference on Confronting US Militarism

February 7, 2011

Education and Strategy Conference on US Militarism Washington, DC – April 8-10, 2011 Register Now! Sponsored by: Latin America Solidarity Coalition in Conjunction with School of the Americas Watch Days of Action April 4-11, 2011