Perriello Gets Third Press Event from White House / Dem Party Since War/IMF Vote

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By David Swanson

There’s a story deeply buried here. Set aside for a moment dishonest ads being run by Republicans against Congressman Tom Perriello of Virginia’s Fifth District attacking his Yes vote on a climate bill. Set aside the fact that the climate bill will actually increase pollution. The story may involve Perriello’s vote for this controversial bill, but it certainly involves his recent vote for the war supplemental / IMF bankster bailout bill — deeply unpopular read more

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Join Radio Discussion of Obama With Bill Fletcher Jr., David Swanson, and Eric Mann

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Eric Mann will host “Voices from the Frontlines” discussion of the Obama administration’s direction thus far: Change that was promised or a presidency in trouble? Guests: Bill Fletcher Jr. and David Swanson. Monday, July 6th, 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. PT (7:00 to 8:00 p.m. ET). Listen live at http://KPFK.org and later to the archived audio at http://www.thestrategycenter.org/radio

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Italy to Declare Independence from U.S. Military

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By David Swanson

Do they have a fourth of July in Italy? That’s not a trick question. This July 4th, Italians plan to gather in Vicenza to take nonviolent action aimed at freeing Italy from U.S. occupation and opposing the proposed construction of an enormous new U.S. military base in a town already swarming with U.S. troops stationed at existing bases. For years now, a major campaign organized by local residents has resisted the construction of read more

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Senate Bill Allows Prosecution of Bush for Iraq War

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By David Swanson

Senators Dick Durbin, Russ Feingold, and Patrick Leahy have introduced a bill in the United States Senate (S. 1346) that would allow the prosecution of George W. Bush and his subordinates for the invasion of Iraq. Before concluding that the Spirit of Justice has risen from the flames, a few caveats: First, none of these senators intends the bill for this purpose, and they would all vehemently and honestly deny that they had any such thing in mind. Second, the bill still has to read more

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Selling Buttons Will Save the World

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By Alan McConnell

[Editor’s note: Like anyone who runs a website or is involved in political activism, I am frequently sent idiosyncratic proposals to save the world with a new and different approach. Most of them, like this one, probably won’t quite do that. Most of them, like this one, have plenty of merit, however, as one approach among many. Feel free to send in your own. –DS]

Dear David,

Yesterday you asked that I send you E-mail with my thoughts on your and my activities. read more

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