Every Halloween, I put in a lot of thought as to the scariest possible costume. Wearing a great big heart appeals to me–what after all is scarier than love. And this year, a McCain, Rove or Cheney costume would certainly be appropriate, but as long time readers of this blog know, I’ve longed […]
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Oh for heavens sake, it sure does give you a great feeling of confidence knowing that the Maryland State Police can’t tell the difference between Roman Catholic Nuns who commit civil disobedience and terrorists:
“Two Roman Catholic nuns whose non-violent action against nuclear weapons landed them with prison sentences returned home to Baltimore […]
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From Human Rights First:
“The Iranian regime has stepped up its campaign against human rights defender and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shirin Ebadi.
On October 1, 2008, while Ebadi was in Germany receiving the “tolerance prize” (toleranzpreis), the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) warned that Ebadi was exploiting the “patience and tolerance” of government authorities. Such statements reflect […]
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Press Release received via email:
Luisa Morgantini, Vice President of the European Parliament, Wins the 2008 Peacemaker Award by Rebuilding Alliance.
On 4th October, the EP Vice President Luisa Morgantini will be awarded with the 2008 Peacemaker Award by the Rebuilding Alliance, an US non-profit organization -progressive American Jews are a part of it- committed for […]
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I am very pleased to share that the Women’s Visions For Peace issue of off our backs is out. I was the guest editor for this issue which, sadly, may be the last print issue of oob, although a web presence will continue (see more about this on the oob website). Below is the intro […]
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Many thanks to Feminist Peace Network member Gila Svirsky for allowing us to post her comments regarding Israeli Foreign Minister Tzipi Livni’s victory in gaining the Kadima party’s leadership by a thin margin:
“As Carole King sings:
You know, the people were quite pleased
‘Cause the outlaw had been seized
And on the whole, it was a very good […]
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From the Aldermaston Women’s Peace Camp(aign):
“Juliet McBride of Aldermaston Women’s Peace Camp (AWPC), will appear before Newbury Magistrates Court on 20 and 21 August charged with trespass on a nuclear licensed site under the Serious Organised Crime and Police Act (SOCPA). Mrs McBride was sitting quietly on a fence holding a rainbow flag with the […]
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Congragulations to Joan Wile for being this week’s Buzzflash Wings of Justice Recipient.
“Joan Wile could be enjoying her senior years by relaxing in Florida or Arizona; but instead in 2003, she founded […]
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