Just like in Okinawa, militarism disrupts the lives of local residents. And the local people are fighting back. You can click the graphic to read one of the stories. Click the below graphic to see a larger view of the poster. Click the PDF to read more about the courageous people's struggle. … [Read more...] about Korea escalates war on peace activists
FAIR TV: False Gaza Timelines, Failing at the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ and David Gregory’s CEO Story
http://youtu.be/Wz5zWdd0nlYWhat do corporate media get wrong about the "cycle of violence" in Gaza? Is there really such a thing as a "fiscal cliff"? And David Gregory says Obama's big mistake was not having an economy-boosting event with CEOs. You mean like the one he had a week after being inaugurated in 2009? … [Read more...] about FAIR TV: False Gaza Timelines, Failing at the ‘Fiscal Cliff’ and David Gregory’s CEO Story
Media One-Sidedness on Gaza/Israel violence
Here are some views you will not find in most of the U.S. media. For many, Israel can do no wrong, because the media tells us Israelis are human, Palestinians are not. Click to continue reading:You can find better reporting in Isarel on the issue. The deaths of civilians is always criminal, but most Americans do not see the deaths that Israel's military imposes on … [Read more...] about Media One-Sidedness on Gaza/Israel violence
Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association
Julian Assange's US lawyer Michael Ratner of the Center for Constitutional Rights notes the irony of seeking asylum in Ecuador because he fears prosecution by a country whose laws are respected for giving asylum to people like Assange. He says, "the US has demonstrated its commitment to be a safe haven for those being persecuted for their political beliefs by recognising that … [Read more...] about Obama, Wikileaks, Drones and the National Rifle Association
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After moving from Tokyo to Miyazaki in April, we continue to offer alternative news and viewpoints. The latest stories generally appear at the top, but you will also find a list along the right-hand side. This month we offer Summer Camp for Fukushima-Kids , Fukushima: precious time has been lost (from ふくしま集団疎開裁判) and 70 Years After Hiroshima-Nagasaki: … [Read more...] about On TokyoProgressive recently: