Area Activist Jailed
Local peace and social justice activist William Slattery was arrested yesterday for voicing his objection to the presence of George W. Bush in Council Bluffs, IA. A resident of Omaha, Slattery was...
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This is for you to copy and send or reword and send to whoever you think ought to read it. RESIST THE TIDE OF LIES, DUPLICITY AND THE IMPRISONMENT OF THE HUMAN SPIRIT. Alberto Gonzales should not be...
View ArticleFalse Pride of the “Super Outlaw State”
“Although few Americans realize that their country was the first to commit genocide, ethnic cleansing and use forced death marches, these historical facts didn’t escape the Third Reich and Adolph...
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Pentagon spies on Nebraska Peace Activists
Omaha, NE Democracy Now! reported last Thurs. Dec. 15, 2005 that authorities are keeping track of cars spotted at anti-war events around the country. The information, initially obtained and reported by...
View Article“Celebrate Christmas Shutdown Stratcom”
Catholic Workers temporarily close off access to Offut Entrance during their annual Holy Innocence retreat. “Emboldened” by their confirmed suspicions that the US Government has maintained close...
View ArticleSmall, enthusiastic turnout to ‘welcome’ President Bush
Approximately thirty people gathered at the intersection of 10th and Cuming between 5 and 7pm Tuesday, June 6, 2006. President Bush drove along Abbott Drive into Omaha from the Eppley Airfield shortly...
View ArticleBush Supporters and Detractors Gathered at Juan Diego Center
A crowd turned out at 31st and Q as President Bush traveled from the Juan Diego Center to Metro Community College. Bush left the Catholic Charities’ Juan Diego Center, 5211 S. 31st St., at 8:30 a.m....
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WMD Found in North Dakota: Disarmament Begins
Plowshares Action in North Dakota, Friends of Omaha peace movement arrested for act of conscience against WMD. A Roman Catholic Priest and two Veterans went to a Minuteman III silo this morning and...
View ArticleA Soldier’s View: Forgotton Sacrifice
This commentary on America today was written by U.S. Air Force Captain F. John Duresky, currently stationed in Iraq. It was published in The Washington Post on July 5, 2006. A few days ago, as I do...
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Lawrence Protests War, Imperialism & Recruitment on the 4th Anniversary of...
Lawrence, KS is one of the many cities to hold a demonstration marking the fourth anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq. Community members from across the state and all over the nation join together...
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