Concerned Japanese citizens send an open letter to President Obama “Are you reviewing and changing Bush-Rumsfeld military posture?” Dear friends of peace in the United States, January 16, 2009 We, concerned citizens from the Japanese archipelago, are sending an open letter to Mr. Barak Obama on the occasion of his inauguration as President of the… Read more »
Yearly Archives: 2009
Action Alert to Oppose nomination of Adm. Blair to top Intelligence post
ETAN Action ALERT Urge Your Senators to Oppose the nomination of former Adm. Dennis Blair Tell Your Senator: Nation’s Top Intelligence Post Must Go to Someone Who Respects Human Rights – Not Admiral Blair! Call your Senators and tell them that you oppose the confirmation of Admiral Dennis Blair as President Obama’s Director of National… Read more »
A Win for Defenders Iwi Kupuna at Naue!
Today all charges were dismissed against Kanaka Maoli defenders of the iwi kupuna at Naue, Kaua’i. It was a big win for the movement to protect ancestral burials from desecration. The activists locked themselves together to block construction of a luxury home on top of a Hawaiian cemetary. The case highlights the destructive and predatory… Read more »
Amphibious Assault Vehicle Sinking off Waimanalo
Here are several archived news stories about the Marine Corps Amphibious Assault vehicle that sank off Waimanalo. The original URLs and videos are no longer available for two of the stories: http://archives.starbulletin.com/content/20090114_Newswatch POSTED: Tuesday, January 13, 2009 Marines look into vehicle’s sinking The Marines are investigating what caused a $2 million amphibious vehicle to sink… Read more »
Navy can use sonar and bombs for one-year
According to the AP, the Navy was given a one-year permit to use sonar and bombs in Hawaiian waters that may kill whales and marine mammals.
Amphibious vehicle sinks off Waimanalo
Military Vehicle Sinks During Exercise Written by KGMB9 News – news@kgmb9.com January 13, 2009 07:10 PM Strong surf is being blamed for a Marine Assault Amphibian Vehicle sinking off the Bellows Training area. The AAV, similar to this one sunk just after 6:30 Monday night. Military officials say no one was hurt, and that a… Read more »
March and Rally to Protect Hawaiian Lands!
On the 116th anniversary of the illegal U.S. overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom, Hawaiian groups have united to protest the state’s attempts to sell the stolen Hawaiian Government and Crown Lands (what is erroneously referred to as “ceded” lands). Below is the official announcement from the planning committee. This march and rally should NOT be… Read more »
Capitalism’s Demise? interview with Immanuel Wallerstein
Capitalism’s Demise? Immanuel Wallerstein interviewed by Jae-Jung Suh 2009/01/12 The financial crisis sweeping the world has led many to reconsider the neoliberal premises of the U.S. government. Jae-Jung Suh sits down with sociologist and world systems theorist Immanuel Wallerstein to consider the paradigm shift in global thinking on economic policy and the future of capitalism…. Read more »
Federal impact aid to Hawai’i increases, but only covers 14% of actual costs
According to the DOE, the cost to educate a pupil in the Hawai’i public schools is $11,659.36. This mostly comes out of the general appropriations that the state generates through taxes, plus federal and other grants. In school year 2007-2008, there were 28,026 federally connected students (including military dependents) enrolled in the public schools out… Read more »
Pirates vs. Private Military Firms
The Lawless Fighting the Lawless By Shaun Randol, 1/2/2009 Pirates are a hot news item these days. Increased ship seizures around the Horn of Africa have renewed interest not just in piracy, but also on how to combat the criminal behavior as well. And now, seeing profits to be had in policing pirate-laden waters, private… Read more »
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