Tag Archives: Minnesota
When the World Outlawed War, by David Swanson, via Michael Moore
When the World Outlawed War By David Swanson MichaelMoore.com Remarks at Lynchburg College on September 26, 2011 I’d like to thank Dave Freier for inviting me, and all of you for being here. I think I was invited to speak about my most recent book, War Is A Lie, but I asked Professor Freier if […]
George W. Bush Attracts Serious Detracters at St. Louis Park Synagogue | The Uptake
A fundraiser at Beth El Synagogue in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, featuring former President George W. Bush, drew a series of protests and expressions of outrage by a diverse group of activists. Some were traditional peace activists, others were concerned with U.S. torture policies initiated by Bush. Many Jewish people, including members of Beth El […]
Video, Minnesota Nurses: Nurses Protest in 60 Cities, Demanding Tax on Wall Street
Minnesota Nurses Video streaming by Ustream Nurses Protest in 60 Cities, Demanding Tax on Wall Street Mischa Gaus | September 2, 2011 Labor Notes Thousands of nurses and supporters descended on their local Congressional offices nationwide Thursday, demanding Wall Street pay for the crisis it created. In Boston, a town crier in colonial dress read […]
Video: Torture, an animated cartoon about U.S. use of torture, by Kirk Anderson
Kirk’s political cartoons were featured recently at the art exhibit Canvas(ing) Against Torture at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis in July. The exhibit was sponsored by Tackling Torture at the Top, a WAMM committee, and co-Sponsored by Amnesty International Twin Cities Chapters, the Center for Victims of Torture and WAMM. Uploaded by Kirktoons on Aug […]
“Billionaries” Find Unrest Among Their Subjects: “Action is the Antidote to Despair”
“Action is the Antidote to Despair” The “Billionaires” note that people on the street are noticeably angrier with the current state of affairs. WAMM (Women Against Military Madness) has been interviewing people all summer at Nicollet Mall on Farmers’ Market Thursdays. We weren’t able to get video of all the people who are furious with […]
Klobuchar Peace Rally Draws Optimism for Rallying
Minneapolis, MN, June 30, 2011. A group of dedicated peace activists rallied in front of Senator Amy Klobuchar’s office to plead for the Senator’s help in voting down war appropriations and in bringing all troops home now from Afghanistan and Iraq. “The economy is in the can, US out of Afghanistan” said one protester. Another […]
WAMM Peace Troupe “Billionaires” at the Minnesota State Capitol
Today I went to a Tea Party rally to celebrate becoming a billionaire The WAMM Peace Troupe at the Capitol, as reported by Bjorn on the Daily Kos SAT MAY 07, 2011 Today I went to a Tea Party rally to celebrate becoming a billionaire by Bjorn in MN as reported in the Daily Kos […]
The story of two brothers and their courageous walk across the country
The story of two brothers and their courageous walk across the country: Minnesota Move to Amend. No corporate personhood. About a year ago, on May 16th to be exact, two brothers – both Vietnam veterans and both in their 60s, with deep roots in Minnesota – set out to walk across the country for democracy; California; Nevada; Utah; […]
Minnesota Congressman Should Apologize for Anti-Muslim Rhetoric
Minnesota Congressman Should Apologize for Anti-Muslim Rhetoric BY MARGARET SARFEHJOOY FREE SPEECH ZONE. Twin City Daily Planet March 26, 2011 Dear Congressman Chip Cravaack, As Minnesotans committed to the values of peace, equality, religious freedom and justice, we are appalled that you used your position as a member of Congress representing Minnesota on the Committee of […]
Response to “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and the Community’s Response”
WAMM Statement on Islamophobia Woman Against Military Madness strongly condemns the rising phenomenon of Islamophobia exemplified by Congressman Peter King’s Homeland Security Hearings titled, “The Extent of Radicalization in the American Muslim Community and the Community’s Response.” The title itself suggests that the community of millions of American Muslims is complicit in terrorism, stoking fear […]
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