So, I asked Congressman Jerrold Nadler yesterday if he would vote against $33 billion to escalate the war in Afghanistan. He said yes, absolutely. Then he said Wait! Unless they put a whole bunch of stuff in it that I can’t vote against. So, I said that Haiti aid could pass separately, and he said “I’m not worried about Haiti aid.” So, I asked what he was worried about, and he said just anything good, if they put too much good stuff in there he’ll vote to kill read more

Teach-In on Capitol Hill on Ending U.S. Wars from William Hughes on Vimeo.
On Thursday, April 29, 2010, a “Teach-In on Capitol Hill,” was held in Room 2168 of the Rayburn House Building, in Washington, read more

David Swanson: Hold Public Officials Accountable! from William Hughes on Vimeo.

On Thursday, April 29, 2010, a “Teach-In on Capitol Hill,” was held in Room 2168 of the Rayburn Building, in D.C., dealing with the question of what the U.S. Congress must do to end the U.S. Wars and secure a peaceful Middle East. David Swanson, read more

Teach In on War Remarks By David Swanson, April 29, 2010

If we could establish that funding an escalation of war in Afghanistan was illegal, immoral, against the public will, economically catastrophic, counterproductive on its own terms, and a cynically motivated intentional failure, well then nothing would change. Unless people use that information in pressuring their representatives to vote No. Because most of this is pretty easily known. Nonetheless I think it’s a good place to start, read more

This Thurday’s public teach-in on the war on Capitol Hill with Dennis Kucinich, Chris Hedges, Jeremy Scahill, David Swanson, and Ann Wright (which everyone should ask their representative to attend by calling them at 202-224-3121) is being sponsored by these organization that are all working for peace and all need your support and participation:

EndUSWars.org, AfterDowningStreet.org, Code read more

DESCRIPTION: Educational briefing on the U. S. agenda in the Middle East, its consequences and development of a strategy/plan to withdraw. Emphasis will be on constructive, interactive dialogue among panelists and attendees.

MODERATOR: Representative Dennis J. Kucinich (D – Ohio)

PANELISTS: Chris Hedges, Jeremy Scahill, David Swanson, Ann Wright

DATE: Thursday, April 29, 2010

TIME: 1:45 PM – 4:00 PM

PLACE: Gold Room (2168), Rayburn House Office Building, Independence Ave and C Street read more

By David Swanson

Dear Congressman Sestak, How would you like to win an election? Can I give you a bit of unsolicited advice? Thanks.

I opposed this war before it began, as did many people in Pennsylvania, and I hope to explain why. But, Congressman Sestak, you need not agree that it was always wrong in order to agree that it is wrong now. I support the immediate announcement of a swift withdrawal of all troops, mercenaries, and military contractors, and I hope to explain why. But you don’t read more