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Videos
Analysis
Peace Through Strength
An annimated film by Nick Fox-Gieg, based on a story by Lewis Carroll: The Owl and the Panther.
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Good vs Evil: Bush's Theology of War
In September 2002, the Bush Administration released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America. The document outlines the Bush Administration's 9 basic objectives for the war on terror. Among these, the Administration states that it will enforce "a single sustainable model for national success: freedom, democracy and free enterprise." The government also declared that any nation that supports or harbors terrorists places their sovereignty at risk-in other words, the U.S. will take their nation away. We bring you a Free Speech TV production that examines the Bush Administration's stated goals.
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Strategy for Security or Blueprint for Empire
A special FSTV Roundtable discussion moderated by Working Assets Radio host Laura Flanders. Featured panelists are: Saskia Sassen, author of The Global City ; William Hartung, author and Director of the World Policy Institute's Arms Trade
Project; and Rahul Mahajan, author of The New Crusade.
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David Barsamian on Propaganda
What are the techniques that goverments use to drag their populations into war? David Barsamian, producer and host of the award winning syndicated radio program Alternative Radio, analyzes the American media, little more than a mouthpiece for goverment propaganda, and draws parallels between Nazi war propaganda and the techniques empoloyed by the Bush Administration in its current buildup for intensified war against Iraq and the so-called "War on Terror." Barsamian spoke at Denver Metro College. His most recent book is The Decline and Fall of Public Broadcasting.
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Michael Parenti: America's Drive For Global Empire
Parenti recently spoke at Sonoma State University about the press in times of war. Parenti addresses the underlying issues associated with war and how the press portrays these issue to the average American. Parenti is the author of Terrorism Trap (2002), American Besieged (1998) and Democracy for the Few (2001).
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CUNY Teach-In
The City University in New York City held a Teach-In on October 24th, 2002 to educate Americans about the upcoming war in Iraq. Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Tony Kushner gave the keynote address. Speakers including Ibrahim Raimy, David Harvey, Saskia Sassen, Clark Kissinger provided information and analysis of the US war drive forbidden on the corporate media. A good model for teach-ins in your school and community.
A FSTV Production
25 min
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Only The Beginning
In April, l971, thousands of G.I.'s-Marines and regular army, veterans and active duty personnel came to Washington, DC., to denounce their participation in Vietnam "that "dirty war," and to demand it be ended immediately. The film begins with the demonstration in Washington. In front of the Capitol, we see the veterans come before the crowd and throw their medals away. The film moves to Vietnam where the devastating effects of US. bombs are documented. Remarkable and inspiring footage of a time when the people of the United States, civilians, active duty GIs and Vietnam Veterans joined together to stop a war.
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Laure Reichek on Hate
Shortly after the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon last
year, Northern California activist, homeless shelter founder and Woman
In Black activist, Laure Reichek went before a camera to share her thoughts
about the way national support was being drummed up for a military
response. As the gut-level impulse to retaliate was being officially
condoned and legitimized, Laure wanted to talk about her experiences in
World War II, to describe how she worked through her immediate reaction
to hate the "enemy," offering a powerful example of how we too can, and
must, break the spiral of violence that threatens us all.
a film by John Bertucci
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Videos
Resistance
Not In Our Name
Pledge Of Resistance
October 6, Central Park, NYC.
We believe that as people living in the United States it is our responsibility to resist the injustices done by our government, in our names...We pledge to make common cause
with the people of the world to bring about justice, freedom and peace. Another world is possible
and we pledge to make it real."
35,000 people joined their voices in New York's Central Park to publicly proclaim this Pledge of Resistance.
A Film by Barbara Trent and the Empowerment Project
28 min
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Read the Entire Pledge
Largest Anti-War Demo Since Vietnam: ANSWER Coalition's call brings out over 150,000 people.
October 26, Washington DC.
This dramatic film documents the coming together of nearly 200,000 people from all over the United States to demand "No War On Iraq." Immigrants, children of immigrants, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th generation children of immigrants, Native Americans, the descendants of slaves brought to the Americas in chains, labor unions, mothers and fathers with kids in strollers, folks advanced in age and wisdom: a beautiful, energetic, colorful representation of the hope of America. Speakers include Musician and Poet Patti Smith, Jesse Jackson, Fellowship of Reconcilliation's Ibrahim Ramey, Rev. Al Sharpton, Medea Benjamin, and many others.
A Film by Barbara Trent and the Empowerment Project
28 min
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Visit the Empowerment Project
Visit ANSWER
If You're Not Outraged, You Haven't Been Paying Attention
October 26, Washington DC.
The New York Times, National Public Radio and other corporate media first reported that 10,000 people showed up at this massive demonstration called by the International Answer Coalition. That was a lie. The cameras of OHMS Media provide ample evidence of the crowd size. More importantly, this video shows the voice of the people, why they came to this demonstration and their concerns, fears and hopes for the future. Most of all it shows the growing, deep opposition to America's military maurading.
A Film by OHMS Media
9 min
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Visit ANSWER
One Million People Say No To War in Italy!
November 10,2002 Florence, Italy
The US Government's war mongering against Iraq and threats to the rest of the world have sparked a fierce upsurge of resistance in Europe. Hundreds of thousands have taken the streens to voice their opposition. In Italy, now ruled by the neo-fascist media mogul Sylvio Berlesconi, another Bush buddy, one of the largest demonstrations in recent European history said no to war on Iraq. News of the demo was, not surprisingly, censored in the US.
A Film by Pino Mastrullo
4 min
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400,000 say "No! To War On Iraq !
September 28,2002 London, England
Trafalgar Square, outside the British Prime Minister's house, another manifestation of the growing opposition to war on Iraq. Tens of thousands of Muslims traveled from across Britain for the largest peace protest seen in the capital in decades. "It's about oil, it's about persecuting the Islamic faith," said one young demonstrator. "These marches are effective in bringing the communities and the nation together," said another. Even the Mayor of London joined the protests.
A Film by Hamish Campbell
5:20 min
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Not In My Name! !
September 28,2002 London, England
"I'm here today to prevent a war. I don't believe the American reasons for going to war." "America is planning to drag us into a whole series of wars." More sights and sounds from England's larges anti-war demo in decades.
A Film by Lulop
6 min
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Australians protest US Spy Base
October 5, 2002, Alice Springs, Australia
Australians massed at Alice Springs, in the middle of Australia to oppose the existence of a US spy base, a "joint defense facility" at Pine Gap. They carried signs reading "Stop Star Wars - Close the Base" and engaged in peaceful civil disobenience.
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Today Is The Day We Officially Break Ranks With Our Government
San Francisco, October 6, 2002
8,000 people stood up in San Francisco's Union Square to take the Not In
Our Name Pledge of Resistance.
A video by Jino Choi
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Confronting Kofi Annan at the UN
New York City - November 6, 2002
Several hundred people attempted to deliver a letter to UN Secretary
General Kofi Annan opposing US war on Iraq. Arrests, and some very
insightful commentary.
A film by OHMS Media
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TAKE ACTION !
Action Alert #1:
Pledge your resistance to US war in Iraq!
Don't believe the war hype! Make your personal pledge to oppose the plans of the United Corporations of America! Remember that a commitment to peace starts at home, and that every mass movement must be built one person at a time.
After September 11, 2001, a group of people gathered in New York to "build the kind of movement that can extend a hand to the people of the world and stop the horrors being unleashed by our own government." Founded in March of 2002 with the launch of the Pledge of Resistance, the Not In Our Name Project strives to inspire anti-war resistance. Read the Pledge of Resistance and develop concrete ways you can use it to build the peace movement. Not In Our Name suggests several different ways the Pledge can be used:
- Student organizations, trade unions, religious congregations and professional organizations could adopt the Pledge.
- Meetings and gatherings of all kinds could end (or begin) with the Pledge recited aloud by everyone.
- Sermons could be written around it;
- The Pledge could be printed in community newspapers and organization newsletters all over the country. Letters-to-the-editor could also discuss its themes.
In addition, The People's Referendum Against War and the Iraq Peace Pledge can also be used as organizing tools to oppose the US-led war on Iraq. You can sign both of these pledges on-line, and you can print out copies to share with your community.
Action Alert #2:
Volunteer with peace organizations in your community!
While peace groups have many different perspectives on international conflict and their activities take many different forms, one thing they all have in common is their reliance on volunteers. Volunteer your time to help build a world that recognizes the dignity of each person!
The National Network to End the War against Iraq is a coalition of social justice groups across the country, each with a commitment to "charting a 'new way' to peace between the US and the Iraqi People." The Network's website provides a list of local groups that are eager for your involvement. If you don't see your local peace organization listed, contact the National Network and tell them about your group. If there is no group in your area, start one yourself!
Action Alert #3:
Organize a "teach-in" in your school, community center, or place of worship!
Educate & activate! Teach-ins provide a valuable opportunity to attract new people and build anti-war coalitions. Be sure to discuss specific non-violent solutions to international conflict and strategize on how best to rally your community around the peace movement.
Action Alert #4:
Participate in the mass demonstrations taking place across the country!
Free Speech TV urges you to attend a protest and voice your dissent! The only way the US government will change its war doctrine is if millions of Americans demonstrate against it! You are not alone! A mass movement is building, so show up early and often!
International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) organized the successful October 26th rally in Washington DC that attracted 150,000+ people (which the New York Times and NPR initially reported as only a few thousand!). ANSWER has now called for a national "Mass Demonstration and Grassroots Peace Congress" on Saturday, January 18th and Sunday, January 19th in Washington, DC. This mobilization is timed to correspond with the Martin Luther King, Jr. anniversary weekend, as well as the anniversary of the start of the 1991 Gulf War. ANSWER's website includes helpful information for endorsing and for coordinating the logistical details of traveling to the demonstration.
The National Network to End the War also offers a list of many local anti-war demonstrations [http://www.endthewar.org/wgs/action_wg/local.htm] taking place around the US. Find out what's happening in your community, and make sure its activities are listed here.
Action Alert #5:
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