http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/28/us/28women.html Women at Arms A Peril in War Zones: Sexual Abuse by Fellow G.I.’s By STEVEN LEE MYERS Published: December 27, 2009 BAGHDAD — Capt. Margaret H. White began a relationship with a warrant officer while both were training to be deployed to Iraq. By the time they arrived this year at Camp Taji, north… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2010
Okinawa Times article about Hawaii solidarity against US bases (Japanese language)
http://www.okinawatimes.co.jp/article/2010-01-18_1767/ ［ハワイ］「基地いらない」米国務長官訪問に県人ら抗議集会 「沖縄にもグアムにもハワイにも基地はいらない」とデモをする人たち＝ホノルル市・東西センター前 [画像を拡大] 2010年1月18日 09時41分 【知花愛実通信員】１２日、米国のヒラリー・クリントン国務長官がホノルル市を訪れ、市内にある東西 センターでアジア太平洋問題についてスピーチを行った。滞在中、太平洋地域のリーダーと面会し討議するほか、この後、パプアニューギニアを訪問し、環境保 護問題などについて会議を行う。 クリントン国務長官到着時、東西センターの前では、反戦・反基地を訴える活動家らが集まり、懸案の普 天間基地移設問題を前に、基地縮小の意を訴えた。地元ハワイの人々をはじめ、ネーティブハワイアン、グアム、沖縄などさまざまな地域出身の人々が集まり、 抗議行動に参加していた。 代表のカイル・カジヒロさんは「沖縄にも、グアムにも、ハワイにもどこにも基地はいらない。私たちは 基地の移設より、全面的な縮小を求めている。私たちの住んでいる所は、遠く小さな島国かもしれないが、基地のために利用される必要はない、平和に暮らす権 利がある。アジア太平洋が一つのコミュニティーとして団結してそれを訴えていくべきだ」と述べた。
“Firearms of Jesus Christ”?
http://abcnews.go.com/print?id=9575794 U.S. Military Weapons Inscribed With Secret ‘Jesus’ Bible Codes Pentagon Supplier for Rifle Sights Says It Has ‘Always’ Added New Testament References By JOSEPH RHEE, TAHMAN BRADLEY and BRIAN ROSS Jan. 18, 2010 — Coded references to New Testament Bible passages about Jesus Christ are inscribed on high-powered rifle sights provided to the U.S…. Read more »
Giant plane delivers military cargo in Kona
I giant Russian-made Antonov 124 cargo plane got special permission to land at the Kona airport and at Kaneohe Marine Base. The plane was delivering oversized military cargo. See below the post from Hawaii 24/7. What is the purpose of these cargo deliveries? >><< http://www.hawaii247.org/tag/antonov-an-124/ Big plane makes big delivery at Kona Posted on 8:47… Read more »
News from Jeju anti-bases struggle: Police raided peaceful sit-in, people arrested, injured
Here are some dispatches about the South Korean police raid of the Gangjeong village protest against a Navy base. This is on Jeju Island in South Korea, a world designated peace island. But the Korean Navy wants a Navy base. This is widely understood to be a base that will be used by U.S. aegis… Read more »
Superferry craft Haiti-bound
http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100119/NEWS01/1190362/Superferry+craft+Haiti-bound Posted on: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 Superferry craft Haiti-bound Advertiser Staff One of two high-speed catamarans built for Hawaii Superferry is being sent to Haiti to help with relief efforts following the devastating earthquake. The U.S. Department of Transportation said the Huakai is among five ships owned or controlled by the federal Maritime Administration… Read more »
The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands to show in Honolulu
What is it like to be a colonial subject of the greatest democracy on earth? The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands What: FREE public screening of the PBS documentary The Insular Empire: America in the Mariana Islands. Screening will be followed by a panel discussion with the filmmaker and special guests. Refreshments. When:… Read more »
Obama, Tea Party Populists, and the Progressive Response
How is the Right organizing to build power in the U.S.? What are the ramifications for the peace and social justice movements? How do these trends affect us in Hawai‘i? Obama, Tea Party Populists, and the Progressive Response Speaker: Chip Berlet, Political Research Associates Friday, February 5th, 2010 6:30 – 8:00 pm Honolulu Friends Meeting… Read more »
Is Hatoyama government backtracking on bases in Okinawa?
This editorial writer claims that the Hatoyama government in Japan is seeking “hana michi”, a graceful and face-saving surrender after challenging the US base relocation agreement. Let’s hope that this is wishful thinking on the writer’s part and not the inclination of the Japanese government. The people of Okinawa want the U.S. bases out. Will… Read more »
Honolulu Advertiser editorial: “Army needs to make case for Makua plan”
Editorial from the Honolulu Advertiser: http://www.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/20100113/OPINION01/1130306/Army-needs-to-make-case-for-Makua-plan Posted on: Wednesday, January 13, 2010 Army needs to make case for Makua plan The Wai’anae community in particular and the state in general need a clearer understanding of what the Army has in mind for Makua Valley, in the near and short term. It’s been more than a… Read more »
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