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Kevin Zeese is co-chair of Come Home America, www.ComeHomeAmerica.US which seeks to end U.S. militarism and empire. He is also co-director of Its Our Economy, www.ItsOurEconomy.US which seeks to democratize the economy and give people greater control over their economic lives and more influence over the direction of the economy.
Saturday, December 10, 2011 Occupy is Not Just About Occupying (5 comments)
As Occupy sites around the country close this should be seen as an opportunity to move to Phase II -- educating, organizing and mobilizing communities across the nation.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Van Jones and Democratic Party Operatives: You Do Not Represent the Occupy Movement (17 comments)
Democratic Party operatives, most notably Van Jones, are trying to misdirect the Occupy Movement into corrupt electoral politics. Their co-option of them movement needs to be stopped. They are the opposite of Occupy -- stuck in the corrupt two party box we are breaking free of.
Monday, October 31, 2011 A Warning To The Economic And Political Elites: Listen Now (37 comments)
The Occupy Movement is in its early stages and will grow. Plans are being made for next steps. The elites should heed the message: End Corporate Rule, Shift Power to the People. If they fail to do so the demands will become stronger.
Monday, October 10, 2011 Occupy Washington DC: We Danced Waiting for the Police Who Never Came (1 comments)
Last night, our permit officially ran out in Freedom Plaza. Early in the evening the police reminded us our permit ended at 10PM and they "had to do their job.' We held an emergency meeting of many of the organizers and decided to stay.
Monday, September 5, 2011 Labor Day Reflection: Time for Americans to participate in power (2 comments)
The American people need to look the ecnomy straight in the face and see reality. When they do it is obvious -- the people can do better than the economic and political elites. It is time for the 99% to take power from the 1%.
Monday, August 22, 2011 October2011 Movement Urges Solidarity with Oil Pipeline Tar Sands Protesters (2 comments)
The Stop the Pipeline!-The Tar Sands Action ongoing in Washington, DC deserves the support of all of us. The protest has gotten the attention of the White House as they mistreated protesters arrested on the first day. President Obama would have liked to quietly approve the pipeline but climate activists are making that impossible. The October2011 Movement is urging people to join them.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Tim DeChristopher's Battle for Justice Is Our Battle (4 comments)
Tim DeChristopher faces 10 years in prison when sentenced next Tuesday. His crime-he used civil disobedience to stop an illegal sale of oil and gas leases. After he stopped the leasing by falsely bidding on the lands, the Interior Department determined what was known before the sale-it was illegal. Yet, the government wants a harsh sentence to send a message to those who would join him in stopping illegal government action.
Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Has U.S. Foreign Policy Ever Been Such a Mess? (1 comments)
Obama has made a foreign policy mess. He has the U.S. in multiple war-quagmires that are unwinnable and that he cannot escape. It is a symptom of a failing empire that the American people need to put an end to.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011 Is a Broader Peace Movement Here? One That Can Really Stop U.S. Militarism? (4 comments)
For too long Americans who oppose war have been unable to stop or end wars. A new way forward is showing itself with an alliance between people on the right, left, progressive, conservative, liberal and libertarian who oppose war. Not since before World War II has there been a peace movement that all Americans can fit in. Join now.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 October 2011 Movement to Global Allies: American Empire Obstacle to Peace and Justice at Home and Abroad (1 comments)
This open letter to democracy and justice movements around the world expresses solidarity with them, recognizing that "our revolution is your revolution" because U.S. empire blocks the changes sought by people around the world. October2011.org pledges to take over Freedom Plaza in Washington, DC beginning this October6, 2011 and staying to end corporatism and militarism.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011 U.S. Military, State Department and White House Trapped in Bradley Manning Quagmire (3 comments)
The Obama administration is station finally did the right thing and is moving Manning from the abusive Quantico Marine Corps. Brig, but that is just the beginning of their problems with the prosecution of Bradley Manning. This is a trial that could rock U.S. foreign policy and undermine U.S. credibility around the world.
Monday, April 18, 2011 Sounds of Resistance Blasts Wall Street with People Powered Message
On APril 15 a Sounds of Resistance Concert and Protest of BoA was held. Bank of America has red, white and blue on their signs, but it paid no taxes for two years despite billions in profits. They are not patriots.
Thursday, April 14, 2011 Mistreatment of Manning Criticized by UN Torture Investigator, Hundreds of Legal Academics and Hundreds of Thousands (1 comments)
The mistreatment of Bradley Manning is being criticized by the UN torture investigator, hundreds of legal academics and hundreds of thousands. President Obama could end the torture with one phone call, says a retired colonel. Call the White House and tell President Obama end the torture of Bradley Manning: Comments: 202-456-1111. Switchboard: 202-456-1414.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 The President Misses an Opportunity to Get the Country on the Right Course (2 comments)
President Obama put forward a center-right deficit plan that does not cut the military --only moderately slows its growth, cuts essential services for working Americans who are already under financial stress, does not adequately tax the economic elite and fails to address the driving force of deficits, health care. Join us April 15th in New York for a concert and protest, Sounds of Resistance, in Union Square Park at 11:00 AM.
Thursday, April 7, 2011 The Link Between War and Big Finance (2 comments)
Banksterism and militarism go hand and hand. This has been true from the beginning of the American Empire and remains true today. More and more Americans are seeing this. Because of this Veterans for Peace have endorsed the April 15th rally and protest, Sounds of Resistance, being held in Union Square in NYC at 11:00. Join us. For more see http://www.ItsOurEconomy.US
Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Getting Crazier about Bradley Manning (3 comments)
On March 20, Americans, in a vet-led assembly, gathered to support PFC Bradley Manning who is accused of leaking documents to WikiLeaks and who has been held in solitary confinement at the Quantico Marine Base for seven months. We worked successfully with the Prince William County Police in Virginia for a safe and peaceful event, but one aspect of the event was in dispute -- a veteran-led flower laying ceremony.
Monday, April 4, 2011 Shock Troops Used to Prevent Vet-Led Flower Laying Ceremony at War Memorial (4 comments)
The Marine Command at Quantico rather than defending the Constitution is undermining it, not only with its mistreatment of Bradley Manning but also by denying Americans their basic Constitutional rights.
Thursday, March 31, 2011 Sounds of Resistance are Growing Join Americans Fed Up With Big Finance (1 comments)
Americans need to organize to fight big finance and take back our economy and government. Join us in New York City for "Sounds of Resistance" a concert and protest in Union Square Park on April 1th at 11:00 Am.
Thursday, March 24, 2011 If You Supported the No Fly Zone, Time to Reconsider (6 comments)
The Obama administration sold the UN and the Arab League on a "no fly zone." Now the U.S., UK and France are engaged in much more. Thousands of troops are on the ground, civilians are being killed and regime change is in the air. It is time to look at newly reported facts and if you originally supported this attack, time to reconsider your support for this war. It is more than what has been sold the American public.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011 The Health Care Crisis Grows While the 2010 Health Reform Shrinks (2 comments)
The requirement for a waiver is relatively simple; the applicant must show HHS "a significant increase in premiums or a decrease in access to benefits." Ninety-four percent of requests for waivers have been granted, the largest area where waivers have been denied has been for unions. Republicans have asked HHS for in-depth details about every waiver decision and request.
Monday, March 21, 2011 One Year Anniversary: The Incredible Shrinking Obama Health Care Law (4 comments)
The one year anniversary of the Obama health law is March 23rd. While the law is not fully implemented, the indications from its first year are that it is falling far short of its goals and may not result in any increase in health insurance coverage, control of the costs or improvement in health in the U.S. hHealth insurance is becoming less adequate while getting more expensive -- unaffordable insurance will be the norm.
Thursday, March 17, 2011 President Obama Step In to Protect the Constitutional Rights of Veterans and Citizens (5 comments)
President Obama needs to take responsibility and command the Quantico Marine Base to allow a veteran led flower laying ceremony this Sunday at the end of a non-violent Bradley Manning support event. Further he needs to remove Pfc Manning from Quantico, where they have shown they cannot stop themselves from torturing him, and put him more normal conditions of confinement. The case needs to be reviewed and charges dropped.
Sunday, March 13, 2011 Manning must be tortured to make an example of him and to intimidate his supporters (1 comments)
Bradley Manning and WikiLeaks are threatening the monopoly of information by the corporate media, threatening the secrecy of criminal actions by the U.S. government and therefore Manning must be tortured to make an example of him and intimdate his supporters. Our response to their intimidation with strength, joy and resolve. We are all Bradley Manning
Friday, March 11, 2011 The Abusive Detention of Bradley Manning (1 comments)
The Quantico Marine Commander denied Bradley Manning's request for better conditions of confinement. The appeal of that decision lays out his strong case and provides a glimpse in the inhumane and abusive conditions Manning is suffering.
Monday, March 7, 2011 Bradley Manning Is Punished for Seeking a More Perfect Union (3 comments)
Bradley Manning is accused of leaking documents that described serious flaws in U.S. foreign policy in an effort to start a debate that would lead to a more perfect union. This patriotism for America has resulted in him being denied due process and treated inhumanely -- virtual solitary confinement for ten months and now forced nudity. The actions of the government are inconsistent with the rhetoric of President Oba
Tuesday, March 1, 2011 As the Race to the Bottom Picks Up Speed, Are Americans Finally Fed-Up? (1 comments)
The race to the bottom has picked up its pace. As state and federal governments face budget deficits, they are cutting critical programs with austerity budgets that will weaken education, health care, essential services and the economy. Does Wisconsin show a tipping point has been reached and are Americans ready to stand up for a fair economy and challenge concentrated wealth and corporate power?
Monday, February 28, 2011 Julian Assange: At the Forefront of 21st Century Journalism (11 comments)
If there were ever a doubt about whether the editor-in-chief of WikiLeaks, Julian Assange, is a journalist, recent events erase all those doubts and put him at the forefront of a movement to democratize journalism and empower people.
Monday, February 21, 2011 The Security Budget vs. the Necessities of Americans (1 comments)
President Obama has taken 66% of discretionary spending in the federal budget off the table -- the Security Budget -- while proposing a freeze to the rest of the budget and deep cuts to some programs that provide necessities for the people. His budget crystalizes a choice that U.S. presidents have been making since Eisenhower warned of the military-industrial complex -- investment in the military vs. the civilian economy.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 Hillary Hypocrisy? Clinton Calls for Free Speech, while Vet Arrested, Abused Before Her Eyes for Exercising Free Speech (9 comments)
While Hillary Clinton was speaking about the importance of freedom of speech in the internet age, Ray McGovern stood silently in the audience and turned his back. He was battered, bruised and bloodied by two police officers who arrested him and left him in jail bleeding. The act is one example of many of U.S. hypocrisy on freedom of speech and freedom of press-chiding Egypt and Iran while violating those principles at home.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011 The False Narrative of the Corporate Media: Obama Becoming Business Friendly
Summary: The unrelenting narrative from the corporate media -- that Obama must mend fences with American business -- is disconnected from the reality of Obama's policies and appointments. For those who hope an Obama second term will be an improvement, lower your expectations. Obama laid out a corporate agenda for the next term that will not serve the peoples interest or reignate the economy.
Thursday, February 3, 2011 Wake Up Call for U.S. Empire: Egypt an Opportunity for a Transformational New Beginning (3 comments)
President Obama promised the Arab and Muslim world "A New Beginning" in a June 2009 speech. Egypt demonstrates the urgent need for a new beginning for a U.S. foreign policy that put us on the wrong side of the demand for democracy and justice in the region. It puts in place policies that undermine U.S. national security and the economy. Egypt is a wake-up call and an opportunity for President Obama to fulfill the promises o
Monday, January 31, 2011 National Call In Day For Bradley Manning This Thursday (3 comments)
Join us this Thursday in calling the White House in support of PFC Bradley Manning who has been held in solitary-like conditions for 8 months even though he is not convicted of any crime.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011 The State of the Union: Not a Time for Saccharin and Gimmicks
Obama's State of the Union does not match reality. Rather than offering real solutions to the economic and other crisis facing the nation he offered saccharin and gimmicks. The solutions are in our history if only the corporate duopoly was not set on repeating mistakes rather than learning from history.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011 Bradley Manning Walking in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
On Martin Luther King Day protests were held at the FBI and Quantico in support of Bradley Manning. When Dr. King's speech against the Vietnam War is read it is evident that Manning is walking in his footsteps.
Monday, January 10, 2011 Bradley Manning and the Rule of Law (38 comments)
Put aside Bradley Manning's guilt or innocence and ask -- what should Bradley Manning have done when he saw evidence of war crimes, other crimes and constant deception of the American people and others? Should he have hidden the evidence? Taken it up a chain of command that was complicit? Or, expose it? Manning exposed it not because he is a traitor but because he is a patriot that wants to make the United States a more pe
Friday, December 24, 2010 How Do We Shift Power to the People and Away from Concentrated Corporate Power? (6 comments)
Corporate capital dominates the government and prevents the changes urgently needed in so many crisis issues for the nation and the world. Education, organization and a culture of resistance will build an Independent Movement for real change.
Thursday, December 23, 2010 How Do We Shift Power to the People and Away from Concentrated Corporate Power? (7 comments)
Corporate power dominates Washington, how do we shift power to the people? We can learn from Justice Lewis Powell's 1971 corporate power plan. It is going to take education, organization and resistance as part of a persistent independent movement for political change to get the change we need.
Monday, December 20, 2010 How Deceit and Truth Are Feeding Resistance to U.S. Militarism
The inconsistency of President Obama's statements on Afghanistan with other reports will water the seeds of resistance planted by the peace vet protest where 131 were arrested at the White House.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 War Effects Everything
War is killing us, says Margaret Flowers, we need to join together to end it. Join us in Washington, DC on December 16th at the White House. Visit Veterans for Peace.org for details
Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Prominent Americans Oppose Prosecution and Extradition of Assange
Americans need to organize to defend our right to know the truth about what the US government is doing in our name. The attack on WikiLeaks is an attack on the truth. Join us at WikiLeaks Is Democracy.
Thursday, December 9, 2010 Assange in the Grasp of U.S. Empire
The attack on Julian Assange and WikiLeaks is an attack on independent media that criticizes the government. It is the John Peter Zenger case of the digital age and Americans need to get organized to defend him. Visit WikiLeaks Is Democracy to get involved.
Monday, December 6, 2010 Massey Energy CEO Resigns
A victory for corporate accountability, Massey Energy CEO resigns and the company still faces criminal and civil investigations for the deaths of 29 miners. People can make a difference if they are organized and persistent.
Monday, October 18, 2010 Is Eric Holder Serious About Enforcing the Marijuana Laws? (12 comments)
Attorney General Holder's promise to escalate enforcement of the marijuana laws if Proposition 19 passes is leading the country in the wrong direction. The marijuana laws will have no legitimacy if a majority of Californians vote to legalize marijuana. The U.S. needs law enforcement leadership toward a sensible marijuana policy, not more of the failed marijuana policy.
Thursday, October 14, 2010 FEC Asked To Investigate Crossroads GPS for Campaign Finance Law Violations, Watchdogs Say in Complaint to FEC
There is reason to believe that Crossroads GPS,which is registered as a nonprofit 501c(4)organization,is in fact a political committee and should be subject to the restrictions and disclosure rules for political committees,the groups say.Rove boasted on Fox News that American Crossroads and Crossroads GPS were avenues for donors who have "maxed out" contributions to federal Republican PACs to funnel money into 2010 elections.
Friday, October 8, 2010 The Political Cost (to Dems) of Ongoing Wars
The mid-term elections have shown a large enthusiasm gap among Democratic voters. If Obama thinks its bad now, wait until he sees 2012 and seeks re-election. If the wars continue, the peace movement will find somewhere else to go and the Democrats will be in electoral trouble. The Dems need to energize their base by changing course on weapons and war.
Thursday, October 7, 2010 Want To Strike Back Against Politicians? Here's How. (2 comments)
Criminal laws against marijuana are a bankrupt, failed approach that does more harm than good. Polls in California and nationally show the people get it. But, the politicians do not. They keep urging more marijuana enforcement. The experts get it and have been telling the politicians for years -- end marijuana prohibition. Now it is time for the people to send a clear message by voting Yes on California's Proposition 19.
Thursday, September 30, 2010 IRS To Investigate Rove's American Crossroads and Other Corporate Front Groups (27 comments)
Corporate domination of elections has been a long-term problem but in this first post-Citizens United election, abuses are flowing. Concentrated capital is creating front groups to hide their funding. Citizens are pushing back and yesterday a crack in the dike began when Sen. Max Baucus asked the IRS to investigate non-profits improperly being used to influence elections. This is a first step, more are needed, citizen's nee
Wednesday, September 29, 2010 Politically Active Americans Facing Searches and Surveillance (20 comments)
Since the the presidency of George W. Bush and continuing throughout the presidency of Barack Obama more and more Americans who are politically active are finding themselves monitored, harassed and searched. It is a trend that we must stand up to or we all my find ourselves on a government list merely for writing a letter, signing a petition or attending a protest.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Rove's Money Tramples Democracy
political operatives, such as Karl Rove, are misusing the tax laws by creating organizations, like American Crossroads, that use anonymous and unlimited donations from corporations and the super-rich to overwhelm the political process with attack ads against disfavored candidates.
Friday, September 24, 2010 Can Anyone Stop Rove's Crime Against Democracy While it is in Progress? (11 comments)
Political operatives are violating tax and election laws right before our eyes but the Federal Elections Commission, Department of Justice and IRS are taking no actions to stop this democracy crime in progress. What can conscious citizen's do?
Friday, September 17, 2010 Save American Democracy, or What's Left of It (1 comments)
In this first election after Citizens United corporations are spending massively through front groups. Leading the way is Karl Rove's American Crossroads, working closely with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Here is how you can help combat concentrated corporate power in the mid-term elections.
Saturday, September 11, 2010 Time for California to End The Unwinnable Marijuana War (32 comments)
Last week all U.S. DEA heads since 1973 came out against Prop. 19 in California. No surprise that the top marijuana warriors want to keep marijuana illegal, but what about their record. They've led the arrest of more than 15 million Americans on marijuana charges, yet the war continues. Does their nearly 40 years of successful mass arrests for marijuana mean we should keep doing the same thing over and over again? Or, does
Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Voter Beware Concentrated Corporate Power is Creating Deceptive Elections (8 comments)
The RNC is irrelevant as a Karl Rove coup replaces it with American Crossroads avoiding limits on donations and allowing anonymous donors. Concentrated corporate power is set to flood the midterms with hundreds of millions. The Obama Justice Department and the FEC need to take action to avoid the further corruption of U.S. elections.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010 Is the Iraq War Over? Are U.S. Troops Still Fighting and Dying in Iraq? (2 comments)
Soldiers are still dying and being deployed to Iraq. They are still fighting in combat. The name of the brigades have changed and the name of the "Operarion" has changed but too much remains the same. Tell President Obama to level with the American people in his upcoming speech on Iraq.
Sunday, August 8, 2010 We Need a New Language to Provide a Vision for a New Economy (4 comments)
The death of historian Tony Judt is discussed by reviewing his last book "Ill Fares the Land." The book urged a new language to create a vision for a new economy. He saw the need for less concentrated wealth and an economy that worked for more than the top 1%.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010 Can Americans Who Oppose War and Empire Work Together? (2 comments)
Lindsay Graham calls a right-left anti-war coalition an unholy alliance. In fact, it is the only way the peace movement has a chance to challenge the U.S. war machine.
Monday, August 2, 2010 Watchdogs call for pre-recess vote on Disclose Act (2 comments)
The Disclose Act is a minimum legislative effort to correct the impact of Citizen United by requiring transparency in elections. Join us in urging the senate not to leave on vacation until the Disclose Act is passed.
Monday, July 26, 2010 As Futility Reigns in Afghanistan, House Will Vote on More Funding Maybe as Early as Tuesday (Tomorrow) (1 comments)
The futility of the Afghanistan War has been made more evident by recent events, including the wikileaks document release. Congress may vote, as early as tomorrow, on whether to fund the war. Congress has the power and the constitutional responsible to end this war. Citizens have the power and responsibility to demand that they do so. Act now!
Thursday, July 22, 2010 We Can Handle the Truth -" Stop Trying to Hide the Truth from Us (10 comments)
Private Bradley Manning, who leaked the Collateral Damage video showing the killing of civilians in Iraq by the U.S. military, is a hero not a criminal. The peace movement needs to stand with him and call for his release and oppose his prosecution. The government needs to stop hiding war crimes from Americans. As voters we are in charge and need to know the truth.
Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Cut Social Security? Are the Democrats crazy? (5 comments)
The time is now to begin to organize against the Obama deficit commission. It is poised to urge cuts in basic programs the middle class depends on rather than focusing on the real causes of deficits: weapons and war spending, tax cuts for the wealthy and the economic collapse. Recognize the causes and the solutions become obvious. Take action now and get people involved.
Saturday, July 3, 2010 Declare Your Independence (3 comments)
On this Independence Day weekend, Americans need to declare their independence. We need independent media, independent political movements and independent electoral movements. Throughout history this has been a key ingredient to paradigm shifting change. Corporatism is the issue of the day, to defeat it -- Declare Your Independence!
Friday, July 2, 2010 To Fix America's Fiscal Crisis Go to those Who Profited from Deficit Spending and Look at It's Real Causes (1 comments)
The United States can be fiscally responsible and meet the urgent necessities of the American people by stopping corporate welfare to concentrated industries, taxing the wealthiest that profited from three decades of tax breaks and reigning in weapons and war spending. Expanding Medicare to cover all Americans will save money and improve health. And, Social Security is essential to most Americans and is a contract between t
Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Disappointing Finance Bill Still Has Issues Worth Fighting For
The banksters are winning and in the final phase, the conference committee, are still working to weaken finance reform. But, there are three provisions worth fighting for. Take action today. Time is running out.
Saturday, May 29, 2010 Criminal Investigations of Massey Energy Go Forward as Citizen Pressure Builds for Prosecution (1 comments)
StopTheChamber.com, is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Massey Energy officials. The reward seeks to encourage whistleblowers to come forward and report on the potential criminality of executives. More than fines are needed and that means personal responsibility - jail time - for Don Blankenship and other executives.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 Criminal Investigations of Massey Energy Go Forward as Citizen Pressure Builds for Prosecution
Evidence of criminal negligence is building against Massey Energy executives whose actions may have resulted in the deaths of 29 miners. Investigations are beginning, but to make sure they are not a white washing of dirty coal practices citizens need to keep the pressure on.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 WE have to save OUR Economy -- Congress Won't (1 comments)
Last week the Senate voted down an amendment to shrink the too big to fail banks. Sen. Sanders compromised on the audit the Fed amendment so it is too weak. There is nothing on derivatives, usury credit card and pay day loans, nor a strong consumer agency. "Reform" is more protection of the status quo. WE have to save OUR economy. Join http://www.forOUReconomy.org to make a difference.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 CEO of Massey Energy, Don Blankenship Should Be Criminally Charged (3 comments)
The West Virginia coal mine accident could have been prevented and was predicted. Massey coal workers have died previously at that and other mines. And, Massey has already paid the largest criminal and civil fines for previous deaths. This repeat offender needs to be held criminally liable.
Sunday, March 28, 2010 Health Care: What Did We Get? Where Are We? And, Where Do We Go From Here? (26 comments)
When the rhetorical fog lifts we'll see that "reform" pretty much meant status quo-insurance dominated health care. There were some attempted fixes, but each had an insurance poison pill that undermined it. So, what do we have to do to get real reform?
Wednesday, February 24, 2010 Can the Right and Left Work Together to Oppose War and Empire? (3 comments)
The peace movement has been like a bird with only a left wing, despite a long tradition of anti-war conservatism, their voice is not heard. Perhaps a bird with two wings will fly better and a peace movement that is broad-based will be more effective.
Monday, February 1, 2010 Does President Obama Really Want a "Better Approach" to Fix Health Care? (8 comments)
Obama keeps saying he wants to hear better ideas on health care, especially ones supported by doctors and nurses. Yet, when Dr. Margaret Flowers tries to do what many have tried all year she is ignored or even arrested. Last Friday, Dr. Flowers and Dr. Paris were arrested outside the Republican Caucus in Baltimore trying to tell the president a better way -- Medicare for All.
Monday, January 25, 2010 The Anti-War Peace Movement Needs a Re-Start (4 comments)
The vast majority of Americans widely opposes war and wants the U.S. to focus its resources at home. But, these views are not reflected in the body politic and certainly not in the DC discourse on war. Rather than anti-war opposition being broad-based, politically independent and constant.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Dems Lose Massachusetts: Obama Needs a Major Course Correction (2 comments)
The Dems lost the Mass senate race. That's three in a row after the VA and NJ gubernatorial races. Obama needs a major course correction away from corporate elites and in favor of the people. Ending crony capitalism needs to be the election issue of 2010. He should begin by re-making the White House starting with replacing his first appointment, Rahm Emanuel. It's the people vs.the elites and the Dems are on the wrong side.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009 Doubletalk on Afghanistan: War is Peace; Escalation is Withdrawal (8 comments)
Now that Obama has made it official it is time to step up efforts to end the war. Let's not be confused by Obama's war is peace speech. This is an escalation of a disastrous war and the peace movement needs to unify to end it.
Thursday, October 29, 2009 115 arrested so far in 18 cities to demand for health care for all (11 comments)
Dr. Margaret Flowers, former pediatrician and mother of three teenagers: "I am planning to risk arrest,which may have serious consequences for me – up to six months in jail.But it won't be as serious as the suffering and needless deaths that too many face each day in this nation.I hope you will join me in our action.If you can't risk arrest,at least you can stand in solidarity with us during the legal picket."
Monday, October 19, 2009 Can the Democrats Avoid a Populist Health Care Rebellion? (5 comments)
Americans are mobilizing at MobilizeForHealthCare.org against insurance industry denials and abuses. They know private insurance is the problem, not the solution. But, Congressional leaders are planning a massive giveaway to the insurance industry. The seeds of a populist revolt are sprouting. Democratic leaders should heed the warning and change course.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009 Here We Go Again – Democrats Turning off Their Voting Base (5 comments)
The Obama administration is saying they are ignoring the peace movement and that for Afghanistan, all options are on the table except leaving. When political party's ignore their voting and activist base the result is inevitable -- they lose.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 The Democrats Put the Health Insurance Industry Ahead of the Economy and Health Care (8 comments)
The Democrats are so determined to provide hundreds of billions in new revenue to their campaign donors in the insurance industry, that they are willing to risk the economy. Single payer would boost the economy with new jobs and new revenue, while the Dems health care plan will reduce jobs, tax small businesses and weaken the economy.
Monday, July 13, 2009 Torture Accountability Requires the People to Demand It (6 comments)
The Attorney General is considering a special prosecutor to investigate torture. People who want torture accountability need to increase their activity. A full investigation that excludes no one including policy makers in the White House is needed. The Department of Justice must follow the law and appoint a independent prosecutor to ensure the rule of law is followed. Anything less further undermines DOJ's credibility.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 No More Pretense for Health Reform (3 comments)
The fraud of Democratic Party health care proposals is evident now that the CBO has reported that ten years from now, under the most robust Democratic proposal, 36 million Americans will not have insurance. The only people that will profit from these proposals are the insurance industry. The necessities of the people will not be met. Does Obama have any political courage?
Friday, June 12, 2009 Congress on Path to Transfer Hundreds of Billions in Tax Dollars to the Insurance Industry While Calling it Health Care (1 comments)
The first single payer advocate, Dr. Margaret Flowers, to testify in the health care reform discussion did a great job but the senate is still trying to find ways to protect the profits of the insurance industry. They can't figure out how to pay for it or cover all Americans but they are proceeding anyway -- putting the interests of their contributors ahead of the people's needs.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 The Case for Disbarment of Lawyers Who Facilitated Torture Grows (3 comments)
Lawyers were the lynchpin if they had given real legal advice: torture is illegal under domestic and international law; there would have been no torture program. Now two generals and an x-general have called for torture accountability. And, DOJ emails have implicated President Bush and Vice President Cheney. All we need now is for an enraged citizenry to demand accountability for torturers and their facilitators
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 BREAKING NEWS: BIG BREAKTHROUGHS FOR SINGLE PAYER HEALTH CARE (40 comments)
Single payer health care, whose advocates were arrested in the senate a month ago, is now at the table and making progress. At the same time, the multi-payer, pro-insurance bill is faltering with support falling apart. It is time for single payer advocates to increase their activity and put pressure on Congress and the president.
Thursday, June 4, 2009 Time to Look Past Obama's Words and Face-up to His Actions (9 comments)
While Obama's words are often musical, he now has a record for people to judge. When it comes to foreign policy the music is not pretty. And, the response of the peace movement choir has not been loud enough. It is time for the peace movement to take action, escalate its protests and hold Obama and the Democrats responsible.
Monday, June 1, 2009 Baucus to Meet with Single Payer Advocates (4 comments)
Senator Baucus, in reaction to political pressure, will meet with a delegation of single payer advocates this Wednesday. This does not mean single payer is "on the table" or really being considered. It is an effort to reduce political pressure. But, it should be a signal to activists that they should escalate the pressure because it's working.
Thursday, May 21, 2009 Baucus Flees Single Payer Questions, Conducts Business of Health Care in Secret (3 comments)
The corrupt Senator Baucus, who has taken millions from health care profiteers, fled this morning when single payer advocates tried to question him. And, now he is marking up the health care bill in private -- invitation only. What is he afraid of? He's afraid that the public knows he is corrupt and writing a health insurance welfare bill rather than a health care bill.
Monday, May 18, 2009 Using a Law License to Facilitate Torture Should Result in Disbarment (18 comments)
Today, I signed and filed complaints against 12 Bush-Cheney torture lawyers on behalf of VotersForPeace.US and VelvetRevolution.US. We are seeking the disbarment of this cadre of torture lawyers for facilitating war crimes. If bar associations do no see justifying war crimes as a violation of legal ethics, what is left of ethical standards? Application of the rule of law to torture is a critical step in healing the nation.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009 The Single Payer Fire Has Been Lit (3 comments)
The Baucus Eight, so name because eight of us were arrested protesting the exclusion of single payer health care from the debate in Contress is now the Baucus 13. The single payer movement is growing stronger and threatens to become a populist rebellion against corporate health insurance which is ripping off Americans and making health care unaffordable. Join the effort. Your voice is needed.
Sunday, May 10, 2009 Max Baucus Should Not Be Deciding Health Care for America (10 comments)
Senator Max Baucus and the Senate Finance Committee are too corrupted by corporate health industry donations to give America the health care policy it needs. The Senate leadership should remove health care reform from the Senate Finance Committee and put it before the Health Committee. They need to start all over so the corruption of Baucus does not affect the outcome.
Thursday, May 7, 2009 Obama's Drug Czar Nominee Approved a Potential Break from the Past (1 comments)
Obama's drug czar nominee was approved today. Unlike previous drug czars he favors needle exchange, treatment instead of incarceration, easy access to methadone and is innovative and pragmatic. In Seattle, where he was chief, he ushered in a new marijuana law making it the lowest prosecution priority. Are we in for some positive changes in drug policy? Finally?
Wednesday, May 6, 2009 Why I Was Among Eight Health Care Advocates to Get Arrested in the Senate Yesterday (10 comments)
The Senate Finance Committee is excluding single payer advocates from their hearings. They only want to hear from the insurance industry, HMO's and pharmaceuticals -- the corporations that caused the health care crisis. As a result, yesterday eight of us protested by telling the truth in the senate. We were all arrested but hopefully, a new phase of the movement for a real national health plan has started.
