10 October 2011 | Afghanistan, Content, News, non-violence, Republicans | Angela Keaton
In September, I was fortunate enough to be invited to Campaign for Liberty’s Liberty Political Action Conference. In attendance were many right learning people who are new to libertarians ideas, particularly anti-intervention. As part of Come Home America, I am learning how to speak to conservatives about peace. Part 1 Part 2
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08 October 2011 | Afghanistan, China, News, Russia | Angela Keaton
Non-profit regulations make discussing elements of electoral politics difficult. But we have to acknowledge what might be the most hard-core antiwar ad ever in a major party campaign. Check it out.
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07 October 2011 | Afghanistan, non-violence, Pakistan, Troop Support, US Military | Angela Keaton
Robert Bergdahl addresses the people of Pakistan. His son, U.S. Army PFC Bowe Bergdahl, was captured by the Taliban in Paktika Province, Afghanistan on June 30, 2009.
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12 July 2011 | Afghanistan | Matt Barganier
Ahmed Wali Karzai was assassinated this morning. Two weeks ago, Matthieu Aikins reported on the push to make Hamid Karzai’s half-brother a provincial governor: Last Wednesday, nearly 200 tribal elders and other notables from Kandahar Province convened in the Roshan Plaza in downtown Kabul. The group was a who’s who of pro-government figures, among them [...]
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07 July 2011 | Afghanistan, News, Politics | Angela Keaton
The Lee/Woolsey/Nadler amendment to limit funding for the war in Afghanistan and the rapid, safe withdrawal of all US troops failed 97 to 322. Of the 97 who voted for the amendment, 10 were Republicans. If you wish to ask President Obama to reconsider this, please visit ComeHomeAmerica.us and sign the letter.
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06 July 2011 | Afghanistan, Libya, Politics | Angela Keaton
From United for Peace and Justice, Code Pink and the Progressive Democrats of America: More than one hundred national and grassroots organization have signed on to a letter to the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) calling for a vote against the FY 2012 Defense Appropriations bill, slated to come before the House this week. The letter [...]
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