by admin | Aug 22, 2014 | Uncategorized
The dual tragedies playing out in Gaza and Iraq are graphic reminders of the catastrophic costs of militarism. Each has multiple causes, but paramount among them, American military power and Washington’s decades-old build up of Israeli military power have caused...
by admin | Aug 5, 2014 | Uncategorized
Phyllis Bennis delves into the context of the Israel-Gaza conflict, addressing how the history of Israeli occupation fits into the current assault, what the U.S.’ role in the crisis is, and possible chances for a ceasefire. To listen click here History and...
by admin | Jul 11, 2014 | Iraq, Syria, Uncategorized
http://www.ips-dc.org/dont-go-back-iraq/ by Phyllis Bennis This is how wars begin. Barack Obama says we’re not going back to Iraq. “American forces will not be returning to combat in Iraq,” he said on June 19th, “but we will help Iraqis as they take the fight to...
by admin | Jul 8, 2014 | Action Alerts, Iraq, Syria, Uncategorized
1) Tell Your Member of Congress: Oppose US Military Intervention in Iraq or Syria Oppose the $ 571 Billion Defense Appropriations Bill Congressional Switchboard: (202) 224-3121 2) Call the White House. Let President Obama know you oppose military intervention of any...
by admin | Jan 22, 2014 | Action Alerts, Iran, Legislative Working Group Posts, Nuclear Disarmament/Redefining Security, Top Story, UFPJ, Uncategorized
The Senate is back in session and will soon be considering the Nuclear Weapons Free Iran Act (S 1881). The clear purpose of this bill is to undermine the promising diplomatic opening to Iran, undertaken by the Obama Administration. The vast majority of Americans are...
by admin | Aug 20, 2013 | Uncategorized
Shawn G. Hart is an artist and scholar from Washington, D.C. She is company owner of BBS-Baker By Shawn. After earning the Master of Fine Arts degree from Howard University and completing her thesis titled“Josephine Baker Creating An American Icon Through A...