Tacoma SDS

*Ann Wright in Tacoma April 24, 2010*!
*Ret. Colonel Ann Wright *will join us in Tacoma at *King’s Books*
from *2** to **4 pm*to discuss the wars in the Middle East. King’s
Books is located at *218 St Helens Ave**., Tacoma**, **WA**
**98402**.*

Ann will outline the relationship between the Israeli Occupation of
Gaza, and the role the US plays in each of the wars in Iraq,
Asghanistan, Pakistan.

An open discussion will follow, specific to the resistance of ongoing
war, and costs to communities and returning soldiers. Ann will have

Friday, March 19th -- 7th Anniversary of the War -- Tacoma Event

*War Costs! Who Pays? And Who Profits?*

Friday, March 19th is the 7th anniversary of beginning the Shocking and Awful bombing of Iraq in 2003.

Save the date to protest our current foreign policy in Iraq, and Afghanistan/Pakistan.

4:00 pm RALLY at the Federal Courthouse in Tacoma, followed by MARCH to I-5 overpass.
Working at 4:00 PM? Then join our demonstration at 5:30 at the Pacific Ave/I-5 overpass (bridge).

Rally to support war resistors at Ft. Lewis
October 18
3-6pm
Coffee Strong hosting on Freedom Bridge, Exit 122 in Lakewood.

here is a short article about what has happened so far:

A roadside bomb Tuesday killed two soldiers of a Fort Lewis Stryker brigade sent to southern Afghanistan to battle the Taliban, the Pentagon announced Sunday.

Pfc. Jonathan C. Yanney of Litchfield, Minn., and Spc. Troy O. Tom of Shiprock, N.M., became the first members of 5th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division killed since it deployed in June.

Mid-Eastern delicacies served by gourmet hosts in a beautiful location.

Date: July 26, Sunday, from 5 to 9 pm
Location: 1910 Crestline NW, Olympia
Donations to benefit the Stop-Loss campaign
Featuring special guest Artist Jonathan Matas. See his works at www.jonathanmatas.com

Seth Manzel will give an update on Coffee Strong activities and plans.

The Power of Ten will be introduced as an easy way to create fundraisers in your home or local gathering place. Bring friends.

Questions? Call us at 253-581-1565.

This Thursday - and every first and third Thursday - there will be an IVAW meeting at 6pm at COFFEE STRONG.

Iraq Veterans Against the War
From its inception, IVAW has called for:

* Immediate withdrawal of all occupying forces in Iraq;
* Reparations for the human and structural damages Iraq has suffered, and stopping the corporate pillaging of Iraq so that their people can control their own lives and future; and
* Full benefits, adequate healthcare (including mental health), and other supports for returning servicemen and women.

To Victor Agosto, Ft. Hood, Texas:

'You will deploy in support of OEF on or about [XXXXX] with 57th ESB. This is a direct order from your Company Commander CPT Michael J. Pederson.'

In a photo taken at Under the Hood Café in Killeen, Texas, Victor Agosto stands soldier tall, flanked by two older women peace activists from Fort Worth. Victor doesn’t talk a lot, but when he does he reveals a resolve and intelligence that seems far older than his 23 years.

Sunday, March 22, 2009
12 noon
Cal Anderson Park
1635 11th Ave Seattle

Occupation is a Crime: Iraq, Afghanistan, Palestine--We Need Jobs and Education, not War and Occupation.

Gather at 12 noon at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill.
March to Victor Steinbrueck Park near Pike Place Market.

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