14 Articles

Friday, November 6, 2009
My Memories of Fort Hood
In light of the tragedy at Fort Hood, I look back on my experience there in 2006 giving information to soldiers on how to get out of the military.

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Italy's Fallen Soldiers
(1 comments) As Italy honors the six paratroopers killed in Afghanistan, it's interesting to look at the differences, and similarities, in how military deaths are covered in Italy and the U.S.

Monday, July 13, 2009
Yes We Camp
During the G8 summit, the people of the central Italian town of L'Aquila protest the militarization of their city and shock doctrine economic policies following the April earthquake.

Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Absurdity Is the Norm in the Gaza Strip
(1 comments) While traveling in Gaza with a delegation organized by CodePink, the absurdities of the siege present themselves over and over.

Sunday, February 22, 2009
U.S. Military Base in Vicenza, Italy Gets Final Approval
As U.S. and Italian officials announce the final approval of the new U.S. base in Vicenza, Italy, the movement that has kept up constant protest for nearly three years pledges to continue as long as it takes. Pelosi: I wonder how many Americans know that there are 14,000 U.S. troops in Italy, how many know of the Italian leadership role in combating nuclear proliferation." She promised a new era of cooperation

Wednesday, October 8, 2008
"Unofficial" Referendum in Vicenza, Italy: 95% Opposed to New U.S. Military Base
After an Italian court blocked a local referendum on the issue of the second U.S. military base in Vicenza just days before it was to happen, the people responded by organizing their own "unofficial" yet by the book referendum. Over 24,000 voted, with 95% opposing the new base.

Thursday, July 31, 2008
U.S. Military Interests Reign Supreme in Italy
Citing classified documents and laws enacted under fascism, Italian court give the go-ahead for a second U.S. Military Base in Vicenza, Italy, despite strong popular opposition.

Saturday, June 21, 2008
Italian Court Blocks Construction of U.S. Military Base
An Italian court has ordered the suspension of work at a planned U.S. military base in the city of Vicenza.

Saturday, May 3, 2008
As Italy's elections go from bad to worse, Vicenza remains the silver lining
(1 comments) In two rounds of elections, Italy's political landscape goes from bad to worse. Vicenza, home to a vibrant movement against the new US military base remains the silver lining.

Monday, December 10, 2007
Tired of Promises, Vicenza, Italy Demands Action Against New U.S. Military Base
(1 comments) The people of Vicenza, Italy, travel to Rome to demand concrete actions from leftist parties against the new U.S. military base at Dal Molin

Wednesday, October 31, 2007
October 27: An International Day of Action and Solidarity
Report on solidarity protest in Rome Italy as well as events in the U.S. and Europe.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Camping for Peace in Vicenza, Italy
(1 comments) Report from the first few days of a week-long activist campout organized by the local movement against a new U.S. military base in Vicenza, Italy, a UNESCO World Heritage City.

Saturday, May 12, 2007
Italian Women Opposing New U.S. Military Base Lobby Capitol Hill
(1 comments) After a year of constant protests against their own government in opposition to a new U.S. military base, Italian women leading a grassroots campaign took their message to Capitol Hill.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Travel Advisory for Visitors to the United States
On October 17, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Military Commissions Act of 2006. Should visitors to the United States be warned about the implications of this law?