Courage to Resist Newsletter Aug 19, 2021
Sentenced to 45 months prison, Daniel Hale on why he exposed drone programIn a deeply personal letter to Judge Liam O’Grady, Former Air Force Intelligence Analyst Daniel Hale explains that he violated the Espionage Act to stop the cycle of violence perpetuated by the US’ extrajudicial killing programs Read his letter, write to him in prison, and learn how to help. Podcast: “I was always the ‘Good Sailor'” – Mike JamesMike James is a veteran of both the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. His experiences as a mass communications specialist/photographer were an influence on his decision to end his promising military career when he found his values clashing with his conscience. Listen now National Guard concedes members have more freedomsCapt. Alan Kennedy was punished for marching in Black Lives Matter protest, so he took the National Guard to court. In Response, the National Guard now says DoD Instruction 1325.06 no longer applies to National Guard Members. Read more. Afghanistan exit action & viewsOur friend US Army Col. Ann Wright (ret.) on reopening the US Embassy in Kabul in 2001 and why she supports the troop withdrawal (Democracy Now! video, Aug. 17), as well as her reflections at Consortium News (Aug. 18). About Face: Veterans Against the War (formerly IVAW) shared, "As veterans of the so-called Global War on Terror that led to this devastating humanitarian crisis, our commitment is clear: We need to do all we can to listen to, uplift, and resource Afghan voices, safety, and sovereignty," and suggest folks donate here to help NGOs and grassroots groups on the ground. |
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