Issues of concern to me
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Thursday, July 17th, 2008Slate.com: Night of the Living Meds — The U.S. military’s sleep-reduction program
What was interesting to me about this story is to see this in reverse. The studies mentioned here discuss how to combat problems from sleep deprivation. So why does the military engage in intentional sleep deprivation during Basic combat training? Soldiers often receive an […]
First American Soldier deported from Canada - Time to get involved!
Wednesday, July 16th, 2008CourageToResist: Robin Long deported from Canada
Courage to Resist is paying me to work Robin’s civilian defense counsel in any military proceedings he may face, so if you can spare the funds, please consider making a tax deductive donation to CTR.
Former Congresswoman Cynthia McKinney wins Green nomination for the Presidency
Saturday, July 12th, 2008Reuters: Green Party names McKinney as presidential pick
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The U.S. Green Party, which captured far less than 1 percent of the vote in the last presidential election, chose former Democratic Rep. Cynthia McKinney as its 2008 presidential candidate on Saturday.
McKinney, 53, will be joined on the ticket for the November election by vice […]
Churches should follow what Jesus taught us! - We should provide sanctuary to all of the so-called “illegal” immigrants!
Saturday, July 12th, 2008I’m speaking to the Christian faith community in this post, so my language and verbage is directed to that community.
MSNBC/AP: Immigration treats church sanctuary delicately — Avoiding churches remains unofficial policy, former federal official says
CHICAGO - Everyone knows where Flor Crisostomo lives, even the federal immigration officials who have ordered her deported to Mexico. […]
Oklahoma Greens for Obama!
Friday, June 27th, 2008OKGreens4Obama Email discussion list
This discussion list is for members and friends of the Greeen Party of Oklahoma, who are supporting Obama for President, but who are also proud to be Greens and are fighting for Ballot Access reform in Oklahoma so that all political parties can be on the ballot.
Civil discussions of the Obama campaign […]
Today’s Stunning Good news and Bad news
Friday, June 27th, 2008CNN: Stunned silence followed nuke plant implosion
YONGBYON, North Korea (CNN) — North Korea blew up part of its Yongbyon nuclear plant Friday, in full view of CNN and a handful of international broadcasters invited to witness this dramatic and symbolic event.
U.S. State Department official Sung Kim also attended, and called the move “a very […]
CTR interviews a client of mine, Jose Crespo
Friday, June 13th, 2008CourageToResist.org: PFC Jose Crespa questioning Iraq deployment
This morning Jose was given orders to fly out to Iraq and he declined to go. He is back at his post on increased restrictions but no charges have been filed yet.
I want to be hopeful
Wednesday, June 4th, 2008I’m in Paducah, KY right now (at a little bakery/coffee shop) and am about to plunge into some client work before hitting the road back home to Oklahoma.
But for now, I do feel the need to say something about the momentous, history-making win of of Barrack Obama in the Demo primary.
I want very badly to […]
News from the Ryan Jackson Court-Martial at Ft. Gordon, GA
Friday, May 30th, 2008Here’s the news that I emailed to supporters and friend of war resister Ryan Jackson. I was very honored to get to work on Ryan’s case and am very proud of how well he did in speaking truth to power at his court-martial today.
There will be more news soon at www.couragetoresist.org and at www.ryanjackson.info, but […]
Attention Oklahoma Independent voters!
Sunday, May 25th, 2008Okies.info: Oklahoma Independents Want More Candidates on the Ballot
The Oklahoma Coalition of Independents (OKIES) wants all Oklahomans to know about the three days when they can file to run for office at the state Capitol: June 2nd to 4th
OKIES hopes to bring more accountability to incumbents’ actions and by encouraging Oklahomans to run for […]