When three antiwar activists were detained by the Tokyo police for 75 days in 2004, the Nobel Prize-winning international rights group, Amnesty International, formally declared them to be “prisoners of conscience,” thus tarring Japan’s reputation with a brush that is ordinarily reserved for the world’s most oppressive regimes.A similar story is playing out in Okinawa as I … [Read more...] about The silencing of an anti-U.S. base protester in Okinawa
The real enemy is right here in America
A U.S. veteran, Iraq veteran Michael Prysner, speaking during a rally at the White House against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rally was organized by Veterans For Peace. "We know that our enemies are not other poor people abroad. Our enemies are the people that laid us off from our jobs, that denied us healthcare, that make it impossible to get an education. Our enemies … [Read more...] about The real enemy is right here in America
真珠湾訪問に際し安倍首相の歴史認識を問う Oliver Stone and internatonal scholars and activists send an Open Letter to Prime Minister Abe on the eve of his Pearl Harbor visit
Reposted from the Peace Philosophy Center Please go here to comment on the article and/or video. ２月２５日付けで発表した「真珠湾訪問にあたっての安倍首相への公開質問状」、以下、英語版、日本語版、署名者５３名のリストです。拡散、転載歓迎です。53 international scholars, artists, and activists sent an Open Letter to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on the eve of his upcoming visit to Pearl Harbor. See below English and Japanese versions, followed by the … [Read more...] about 真珠湾訪問に際し安倍首相の歴史認識を問う Oliver Stone and internatonal scholars and activists send an Open Letter to Prime Minister Abe on the eve of his Pearl Harbor visit
Disneyland of War
With this article TokyoProgressive inaugurates a discussion forum for selected articles appearing on this site. Please go here to comment on the article and/or video. Help the filmmakers "spread a message of peace and justice by providing funds for us to distribute this documentary that challenges the glorification of war and exposes the indoctrination of young … [Read more...] about Disneyland of War
Base Dependency and Okinawa’s Prospects: Behind the Myths
A Conversation with Maedomari Hironori, Professor of Economics and Environmental Policy, Okinawa International Universityby John Junkman, Film Director, Okinawa: The AfterburnerJohn Junkerman (JJ): I want to hear your thoughts about the history and policies that lie behind the present situation of the US bases on Okinawa, but first, could you tell us what you thought of … [Read more...] about Base Dependency and Okinawa’s Prospects: Behind the Myths