Debra Sweet | July 11th, 2015 A cease fire collapsed quickly this week, as Saudi bombers pounded Sanaa and what they say are “military” targets in Yemen. More than 3,000 people have…
The “USA Freedom Act”: Freedom to Spy and Suppress
Revolution Newspaper | June 8th, 2015 On June 2, the U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly to extend key elements of the USA Patriot Act through 2018. Passed in the immediate aftermath of…
Write to the Guantánamo Prisoners
Andy Worthington | July 7th 2015 Every six months, I ask people to write to the prisoners in Guantánamo, to let them — and the US authorities — know that they…
UK Celebrities & Politicians Publish Open Letter Calling for Shaker Aamer’s Release from Guantanamo
Debra Sweet | July 6, 2015 There is a substantial outcry coming from the UK because the Obama administration — despite promises to close down Guantanamo, and let those designated for release…
What Kind of A Country Tortures People?
Stephanie Tang | June 26, 2015 Today, as Dr. Maran has so clearly explained, together with people in many other countries, we’re standing up in shared commitment and conscience to say No,…
Write a Letter to the Editor about Drone Warfare
Debra Sweet | June 17, 2015 The Air Force announced cutbacks in drone surveillance and targeted killing operations, saying they can’t train and retain drone operators. From The New York Times June…
Veterans Urge Drone Operators to Refuse Orders to Fly
Know Drones | June 17, 2015 Letter Reinforces Call Made in National TV Ad Campaign Hastings on Hudson, NY – An increasing number of United States military veterans are counseling United States…
Things You Should Know About US War On Iraq Now
Debra Sweet | June 17, 2015 We are outraged, to say the least, that George W. Bush, godfather of the war on Iraq, is being named “Father of the Year” today at…
They Won’t Listen to “Reason”—U.S. Wars Must Be OPPOSED with Mass Resistance
Revolution Newspaper | June 16, 2015 Some people—including people who have actively opposed crimes of the U.S. and its ally, Israel, in the Middle East—frequently express frustration that the Obama administration doesn’t…
The CIA Violated Its Own Guidelines When It Tortured People to Death
RT America | June 16, 2015 A new report claims that the CIA violated its own guidelines regarding its torture program, including the performance of involuntary “human experimentation.” Anya Parampil speaks with…