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IVAW Winter Soldier, Seattle : Veterans of the Iraq occupation, came to Seattle to share their experiences and knowledge.
Do you get your news on Iraq from Katie Couric? Maybe your Iraq news comes from a politician?
Are you old enough to remember? We've been here before.
Want a dose of reality? Listen to those who have been there.
Go to IVAW.org and be informed.

IVAW Winter Soldier, Seattle

Veterans of the Iraq occupation, came to Seattle to share their experi ...

Updated: Jun 03, 2008 3:08pm PST

Longshoremen Send a Message : On May Day 2008, the men and women of the ILWU sent a message to the Bush Administration, Congress and carefree America.
The Longshore Union shut down shipping in Seattle and the entire West Coast. Peace activists, veterans and students marched
in solidarity with the ILWU and shared in the easy to comprehend message...
No Peace, No Work

Longshoremen Send a Message

On May Day 2008, the men and women of the ILWU sent a message to the B ...

Updated: May 02, 2008 3:05pm PST

News. Brought to You by Disney : The media of the mass kind, has always portrayed itself as being the tellers of truth. The finders of previously unknown tidbits of facts. They find these facts and then are supposed to report these facts to us. Guess what? Wrestling was always fake and there really is no vast left or right wing news media conspiracy. With few exceptions, most are beholden to their advertisers and their advertisers friends.

News. Brought to You by Disney

The media of the mass kind, has always portrayed itself as being the t ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2008 7:42pm PST

Freedom Couch : March 15th 2008, Portland Oregon. World Without War and a day of resistance. Was it just another parade? A march around the block in the rain? For the apathetic, bored and disinterested American, I suppose it was. But what if we all sat on our couches.
Just sat on our couches of freedom and complained.

March 15th 2008, Portland Oregon. World Without War and a day of resis ...

Updated: Mar 28, 2008 11:48am PST

Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma : The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided the Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc. in Portland Oregon last week. Approximately 167 people were detained. Of those 167 workers, 131 were bused to the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma, Washington.
In researching a bit for this little essay, I found some things about Fresh Del Monte that surprised me. Perhaps it will surprise you as well...

Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma

The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raided the Fre ...

Updated: Jun 17, 2007 10:19pm PST

Walking for Peace : Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear 'walking till he drops' for peace. He started his walk in Port Townsend Washington at 8:00 am and had been walking approximately eleven hours when these photos were taken. Chauncey just wants to inspire people, inspire them to do something for peace. He plans on literally walking until he drops, no breaks, non-stop and with no food. Chauncey is 19 years old and is walking till he drops....

Walking for Peace

Chauncey Tudhope-Locklear 'walking till he drops' for peace. He starte ...

Updated: Apr 17, 2007 11:47am PST

Traitors, Communists and Terrorists invade Olympia : This is happening in Olympia right now! Or that's what's going on in the minds of a few readers of Olympia Washington's finest newspaper called The Olympian. The newspaper is allowing hate filled and violent threats to be advocated on their web site. The Olympian is a tool, a propaganda spreading tool. The McClatchy Company which owns The Olympian says it is dedicated to the values of quality journalism. Seems the Olympian does not subscribe to those values.
To read a few of the comments on the Olympian, go here http://www.ufppc.org/content/view/6841/34/
*an update from The Olympian* Go here http://www.theolympian.com/news/story/272105.html Unfortunately for The Olympian, this article attempts to distract from the real story. Read Vickie's article closely, it should leave you wanting more. Distraction. Media Propaganda. Vickie should know better....

Traitors, Communists and Terrorists invade Olympia

This is happening in Olympia right now! Or that's what's going on in t ...

Updated: Nov 14, 2007 2:38pm PST

Portland Stop the War Rally/March : On March 18th 2007 well over ten thousand people attended a rally and peace march that was supported and endorsed by several peace groups and organizations from around the state, Portland and south west Washington. Veterans for Peace Chapter #72 was also well represented...

Portland Stop the War Rally/March

On March 18th 2007 well over ten thousand people attended a rally and ...

Updated: Mar 30, 2007 12:34pm PST

Seattle May Day/Immigration March : On Tuesday May 1, thousands of activists, immigrants and supporters marched from Seattle Centers Fisher Pavilion to Westlake Park and back for a rally after the march. The protesters want immigration reform and an end to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids.

Seattle May Day/Immigration March

On Tuesday May 1, thousands of activists, immigrants and supporters ma ...

Updated: May 09, 2007 11:30am PST

Port of Grays Harbor Protest : Activists descended upon Aberdeen/Hoquiam to protest the shipment of military equipment from the Port of Gray's Harbor. The Naval ship MV Cape Henry is loading helicopters, Stryker vehicles, troop transports and equipment bound for Iraq. Local and other NW area news agencies reported on police preparing for mass arrests and ...chaos, due to the arrival of anti-war activists.
While there was no chaos, there was in fact singing, mass sign holding and marching. There were a few instances where those masked kids, refused to stand where there were told, yelled obscenities at police and generally behaved poorly. Fortunately, there was a strong police presence. Seattle PD was well represented, Washington State Patrol, Elma PD, Aberdeen and Hoquiam PD, Grays Harbor County Deputies as well as several "other" law enforcement personnel were on scene.

Port of Grays Harbor Protest

Activists descended upon Aberdeen/Hoquiam to protest the shipment of m ...

Updated: May 07, 2007 11:19am PST

Gitmo or Bagram : Perhaps Abu Ghraib? Are these new stores in Seattle's Westlake Center? No, befuddled American shoppers! These are places where torture has been used, is being used and will continue to be used to show "brown-skinned, wrong God-fearing" people we mean business. We torture them in our desire to spread freedom and democracy. We torture them in the name of God, America, apple pie and baseball.

Gitmo or Bagram

Perhaps Abu Ghraib? Are these new stores in Seattle's Westlake Center? ...

Updated: Jan 13, 2008 9:49pm PST

Dave Reichert and a Hard Day's Work in Bellevue : Dave Reichert had a very successful visit with his mentor and spiritual adviser, President George Bush in Bellevue last Monday, August 27th. George raised 500,000 dollars for Dave in one power lunch. George also raised over 400,000 dollars in New Mexico for Senator Pete Domenici earlier that same day. Both Dave and Pete will be donating that 900,000 dollars to Iraqi children and Hurricane Katrina survivors. The remaining money will then be used to buy a couple of tv's in one VA hospital. It seems both Dave and Pete do indeed support the troops....
*Fundraiser update, seems Dave and company were less than truthful about what money was raised. It's now approximately 135,000. Ouch!*

Dave Reichert and a Hard Day's Work in Bellevue

Dave Reichert had a very successful visit with his mentor and spiritua ...

Updated: Aug 31, 2007 10:43pm PST

2007 Portland Grand Floral Parade : Unsuspecting parade watchers were treated to a message as the Grand Floral Parade was paid a visit by Veterans for Peace and Code Pink

2007 Portland Grand Floral Parade

Unsuspecting parade watchers were treated to a message as the Grand Fl ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 6:53pm PST

Brian Baird's Town Hall : Congressman Brian Baird came to Olympia for a town hall meeting...he talked. Yet not much was really said.
Mr Baird now supports leaving U.S. troops in Iraq for another six months.

Brian Baird's Town Hall

Congressman Brian Baird came to Olympia for a town hall meeting...he t ...

Updated: Sep 22, 2007 8:32pm PST

Seattle and The National Day of Action : A day of action. There was a great deal of action in Seattle on Saturday October 27th. Thousands turned out to march and rally against the war. Thousands turned out to be heard. They turned out because they support our troops. These Americans are not part of the problem. They're what's right. The problem Americans were dressed in purple this day. Saturday tens of thousands of those problem Americans filled Husky Stadium to watch another losing effort by the Dawgs. They filled the ferries and restaurants in their purple outfits complaining of another loss.
Apathy was dressed in Husky Purple this Saturday.

Seattle and The National Day of Action

A day of action. There was a great deal of action in Seattle on Saturd ...

Updated: Nov 23, 2007 4:19pm PST

Fool Me Once : April 1st 2008, Port Townsend, Washington. A day better known as April Fool's Day or even All Fool's Day.

A group of Americans known as "We the People", gathered on this day to help folks driving by recall that all is not well. What better way than on All Fool's Day to remind you of the costs. What better day to remind you that we the people are being played for fools....by fools.

April 1st 2008, Port Townsend, Washington. A day better known as April ...

Updated: Apr 02, 2008 7:24pm PST

Olympia Lakefair 2007 : For a few moments, Lakefair Parade watchers were forced to think about something other than deep fried foods, marching bands and those missing Navy ships at the Port. A group of veterans and friends brought a simple, easy to understand concept to parade watchers. A concept of peace. Who were those veterans with a concept? Veterans for Peace, Rachel Corrie Chapter #109. Thank them for their service....then take their message to heart.

Olympia Lakefair 2007

For a few moments, Lakefair Parade watchers were forced to think about ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 6:59pm PST

March on Washington DC : Anti-War Demonstration, Washington DC

March on Washington DC

Anti-War Demonstration, Washington DC

Updated: May 04, 2007 1:01pm PST

Mother's Day 2007 in DC : Mother's Day weekend in Washington DC where several peace groups including Veterans for Peace, Iraq Veterans Against the War, Code Pink, activists and moms, gathered from around the country to celebrate Mothers Day in Lafayette Park. On Monday May 14th, they marched on Congress to confront politicians and send a message that the time for being polite is over. End the war.

Mother's Day 2007 in DC

Mother's Day weekend in Washington DC where several peace groups inclu ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 6:56pm PST

MoveOn Peace Vigil in PT : As I find it increasingly difficult to just "report" on the actions I attend....I first want to thank the over 200 activists who came out to the peace vigil at Haller Fountain on Tuesday night. It was very encouraging....and powerful. Thanks to Dianne and Linda of the Jefferson County chapter of MoveOn.

A few photos from the vigil... and some observations.

MoveOn Peace Vigil in PT

As I find it increasingly difficult to just "report" on the actions I ...

Updated: Sep 02, 2007 1:28pm PST

Olympia Arlington Northwest : Arlington Northwest is a memorial to the troops who have died in Iraq. A visual reminder.....

Olympia Arlington Northwest

Arlington Northwest is a memorial to the troops who have died in Iraq. ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 7:08pm PST

Arlington NW, Port Townsend : The Arlington NW Display made a stop in Port Townsend on Mothers Day weekend, 2008.
This memorial to our fallen troops offers a place to grieve and a place to acknowledge the cost of war.
A project of Veterans For Peace and Chapter #139

Arlington NW, Port Townsend

The Arlington NW Display made a stop in Port Townsend on Mothers Day w ...

Updated: May 13, 2008 11:00am PST

Election Day in DC : Part of the Sit Down for Change, Stand UP for Peace event.

Election Day in DC

Part of the Sit Down for Change, Stand UP for Peace event.

Updated: May 28, 2007 8:12pm PST

Veterans Day? : As Veterans Day fast approaches, our country remains asleep, apathetic and disconnected from reality. Some will go to parades this weekend, some will place flags in cemeteries and weep as Taps is played. Others may realize that there are many Veterans who are alive. Do you think they receive the honor and care that Veterans should? Today, 1.8 million have no health insurance. 1 in 4 homeless are veterans. Many of those homeless are young vets from Afghanistan and Iraq and their numbers will increase. The VA is embarrassingly underfunded. Do you care? Who do you think is responsible? I am a Veteran and I care. What will you do this weekend?

As Veterans Day fast approaches, our country remains asleep, apathetic ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 7:27pm PST

Indian Island Trident Sub Protest : On Saturday, April 21 2007, activists staged a peace vigil at Naval Magazine Indian Island to protest the arrival of the Trident Nuclear Submarine, Ohio. The Ohio has been converted from a ballistic missile sub to one that carries cruise missiles and Navy SEALS. Indian Island is approximately 2 miles from Port Townsend, Washington. Two activists were arrested.

Indian Island Trident Sub Protest

On Saturday, April 21 2007, activists staged a peace vigil at Naval Ma ...

Updated: May 04, 2007 12:58pm PST

Lt. Watada National Day of Action : Rally in support of Lt. Watada, Fort Lewis.

Lt. Watada National Day of Action

Rally in support of Lt. Watada, Fort Lewis.

Updated: Feb 08, 2007 4:10pm PST

Portland Lie Down for Peace : Portland Code Pink, VFP and other groups gathered at Pioneer Courthouse Square for the Lie Down for Peace action in Portland, Oregon.

Portland Lie Down for Peace

Portland Code Pink, VFP and other groups gathered at Pioneer Courthous ...

Updated: Jan 11, 2007 4:46pm PST

Indian Island : Declaration of Peace, Indian Island. September 23, 2006
*Update...a pre-trial hearing for those 37 activists arrested last September, occurred on November 29. First two photos of the gallery were taken at the Jefferson County Courthouse.

Declaration of Peace, Indian Island. September 23, 2006 *Update...a p ...

Updated: Apr 06, 2008 8:37pm PST

NY City March for Peace, Justice & Democracy : Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Cindy Sheehan, Geoff Millard and over 300,000 others attend the march.

NY City March for Peace, Justice & Democracy

Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Cindy Sheehan, Geoff Millard and over 300, ...

Updated: May 28, 2007 8:15pm PST

Camp Casey Easter : Waco Texas, Camp Casey and the Crawford Peace House...Easter 2006

Camp Casey Easter

Waco Texas, Camp Casey and the Crawford Peace House...Easter 2006

Updated: May 28, 2007 8:21pm PST

World Cant Wait : Olympia Washington

World Cant Wait

Olympia Washington

Updated: Nov 24, 2006 12:24pm PST

Port Angeles, March 17 : Peace march/rally in Port Angeles Washington, March 17

Port Angeles, March 17

Peace march/rally in Port Angeles Washington, March 17

Updated: Mar 22, 2007 10:16am PST

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