Tag Archives: Rand Paul
A Veterans’ Anti-War Movement Takes Root at Peacestock, by Danny Sjursen
Social media activism has got to be replaced with holding signs, and standing in the rain [in Minnesota in the snow and cold, and both have been done by these vets]; joining Facebook groups replaced by joining Veterans for Peace and About Face (both).
Sonali Kolhatkar | Say It Plain: Stop Spying on Us
Kolhatkar: Part of the reason for this confusion is slick propaganda employed by proponents of mass surveillance.
Senate Fails to Pass USA Freedom Act but Blocks NSA Phone Data Collection
In what Truthdig Editor-in-Chief Robert Scheer calls “a big victory for Rand Paul and for all who fear uncontrolled government surveillance,” the legislative body was unable to extend the NSA phone data collection program. Scheer mentions the Kentucky senator because of his 10-hour, 30-minute filibuster Wednesday in which he aimed to prolong the voting process […]
NDAA Indefinite Detention Bill Passes Senate After Rand Paul Calls It An ‘Abomination’
NDAA Indefinite Detention Bill Passes Senate After Rand Paul Calls It An ‘Abomination’ By Matt Sledge 12/21/2012 huffingtonpost.com The Senate passed a version of the National Defense Authorization Act that was stripped of a prohibition of the indefinite military detention of US citizens on American soil by an 81-14 vote on Friday, but only after […]
Is a Broader Peace Movement Finally Here? Come Home, America, a request from Coleen Rowley
I’m one of the original endorsers of this Come Home, America letter and which picked up 110 press release placements! Seems to be what we’ve been saying about putting these important issues ahead of loyalty to political parties and individual politicians. You’ll recognize some other Minnesota names too! Please considering signing on and sharing with […]
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