Ann Wright, David Swanson, and Body of War in Lynchburg, Va.

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WHAT: Ann Wright and David Swanson speaking prior to screening of “Body of War,” Phil Donahue’s documentary about a veteran of the occupation of Iraq

WHERE: Starlight Cafe
511 5th ST.
Lynchburg, VA 24504

WHEN: 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Copies of Wright’s book, “DISSENT: Voices of Conscience: Government Insiders Speak Out Against the War in Iraq,” will be available for purchase.
http://www.voicesofconscience.com

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Veterans Occupy National Archives

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By David Swanson

This was the second time that a group of veterans opposed to illegal wars and in favor of the rule of law had taken over the National Archives building in Washington, D.C. The first time, several weeks ago, a group of them had climbed onto a ledge on the front of the building with flags and banners. This time, they aimed higher.

Mike Ferner gave me a report over the phone at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday. He said that at 7:45 a.m. he and others had arrived at the Constitution Avenue read more

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Diebold Went Down to Georgia

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By David Swanson

The 60 vote filibuster-proof majority for the Democrats in the Senate looks like it will come down to a run-off Senate race in Georgia, barring the appointment of some Republican senators to plum jobs in Obamaland or finally giving DC voting representation. If the Democrats do not get that super majority, they will have an excuse for ignoring the public will — and you can bet your golden fiddle they’ll use it.

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Upcoming Radio

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David Swanson on WUSB
Monday, Nov. 17: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. ET, broadcast from Long Island, NY.
Host: Mort Mecklosky.
Listen / Learn More Here.

David Swanson & Michael Parenti on the Global Research News Hour
Program Details for November 17
Republic Broadcasting Network (RBN)
Hosts: Michel Chossudovsky and Stephen Lendman
Guests: David Swanson and Michael Parenti
Monday, Nov. 17: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT, broadcast out of Houston, Texas. Listen / Learn More Here.

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What If Labor Opposed War?

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By David Swanson

I think the peace movement and every justice movement in the United States should simply overwhelm Congress members during the next two months with one and only one demand: Pass the Employee Free Choice Act in January. This is, of course, the bill that the labor movement has been trying to pass for years, and that Democrats in Congress and President Elect Obama have committed to making law: http://aflcio.org/joinaunion/voiceatwork/efca

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What Does Iran Have to Do With Your Town?

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Here’s What It Has to Do With Mine
By David Swanson
http://charlottesvillepeace.org/node/1788

At the Charlottesville City Council’s October 6th meeting, a group of citizens organized by the Charlottesville Center for Peace and Justice, urged the Council to take up at its November meeting a resolution opposing a U.S. attack on the nation of Iran. While Mayor Dave Norris has expressed support for the idea, it is not clear where the four other City Councilors stand.

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How to Treat a President Elect

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By David Swanson

In response to an Email advocating lobbying the new Congress and president-elect for complete withdrawal from Iraq and other goals, I received mostly positive responses, but a sizable minority sent replies like this one:

“Can’t you wait a minute? Give the President-Elect a moment to breathe, to catch his breath, to exhale? Stop this uber anti-militant stance to pause for the appreciation of what has been accomplished. Have a little mercy! Time enough for all this read more

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