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Author of "Why Mommy is a Democrat" and I Debate

I actually like Jeremy, and this was a mostly civil exchange, but the debate between the progressive anti-war Greens and the "stay the political course" Dems continues: Jeremy Zilber writes: Happy holidays to you as well, Pete. I agree that many factors played a role in the Iraq war, and some Democrats MAY have had something to do with it when SOME of them authorized a use of force AS A LAST RESORT, but even that isn't clear. It isn't at all clear that a lack of authorization from Congress would have stopped this war. Bush didn't heed the words of the authorization itself, as it clearly required that he exhaust peaceful strategies before taking military action, which he didn't do. Moreover, Bush has demonstrated time and time again that he believes himself above the law and the Constitution, and he claims to be getting his instructions directly from God. I sincerely doubt that if Congress has not voted for that authorization he would have suddenly said, "

My friend assaulted in front of Lockheed Martin

A good friend of mine from the D.C. Anti-War Network was assualted by some violent police just yesterday. He was giving some good information on cluster bombs and Lockheed data when he was very roughly assaulted by Montgomery County Police. The Video

The Occupation Project

Draft National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance Working Proposal for NCNR's work with: The Occupation Project – Launch: February 5, 2007 and continuing for a minimum of eight weeks Voices for Creative Nonviolence (VCNV) is organizing a campaign of nonviolent civil resistance and civil disobedience to our government's continued funding of war in and occupation of Iraq. The National Campaign of Nonviolent Resistance has embraced this proposal, dubbed "The Occupation Project," and look forward to working in coordination with the campaign, The Declaration of Peace, Veterans for Peace, and other endorsing coalitions. The Occupation Project calls upon each Representative and Senator to make a public pledge to vote against additional funds for the Iraq war. The campaign calls for nonviolent direct action at the offices of those legislators who do not make such a pledge. The campaign is specifically focusing upon the supplemental funding bill for the war and oc

A personal interlude

As winter truly begins here in D.C., we are getting ready for this year's Washington Peace Center Peace and Justice Awards and Fundraiser. It will be this coming Saturday (the 16th), 6 p.m. at Foundry United Methodist Church on 16th Street NW. Among those honored for their dedication and service to peace and justice are two dear friends: Malachy Kilbride and Donte Smith. Malachy I have known for more than three years now, we are both heavily involved with the D.C. Anti-War Network (DAWN). And Donte I only met in person recently, but we wrote when he was in prison for the action at School of the Americas (WHINSEC) the year before. They are both wonderful activists and extraordinary organizers. The peace and justice movement is lucky to have them. Also, organizing is really ramping up for January 27th's major anti-war mobilization. It is time for the movement to come together and keep up the pressure on Congress to defund the war. Many activists are being distracted by another is