1.18.03 military recruiting and conscription

In Timor-Leste, a Legacy of Violence

Authors: John M. Miller

Summary:

The failure to achieve justice and accountability for many recent and past crimes has fostered a climate of impunity in Timor-Leste.

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How Peace Activists Can Win Access to Schools Equal to that of Military Recruiters

Authors: Rick Jahnkow

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Students have the right to speak out whether peace activists' right to equal access has been recognized yet or not.

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How to Facilitate Conversations About Militarism, Sexism, & Racism

Peace Games Cover
Authors: Maryam Roberts

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How does the military affect your life?

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What Do You Do When a Child is Burning?: A review of the film The Camden 28

Camden 28 poster

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She could now understand her protesting son, because the trial revealed the lies which killed her other son.

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Camden 28 Trial Opening Statement

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The Suffering CO of Baghdad

Authors: Jim Loney

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Conscientious Objection in Turkey: Struggling to Emerge

Turkish Antimilitarism Demonstration
Authors: Andreas Speck

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Anyone who discourages military service can face prosecution. Birgul Ozbaris could face 21 years in jail.

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Militarism in Venezuela: Warning Signs of Dictatorship?

Student Protestors
Authors: Sam Diener

Summary:Chávez says he plans to emulate repressive regimes around the world.

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From the Editor's Desk

Global Regimes by Type- Graph
Authors: Sam Diener

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Democracy is the outcry of dissent.

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An Army of None

An Army of None

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I told her about chanting "Kill the people, burn the village," and how that chant still runs through my veins to this day.

Counter-recruitment organizing is the most practical way to tangibly resist United States policy that, while cutting funding for education, employment, and social programs, promotes war and empire. It exposes the relationship between, and acts to correct, both local and global injustices.

From Issue 377 - July-August 2007
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