In America, war is routine, and at a Twin Cities bridge, so are peace vigils. What motivates these protesters to persist? Let’s visit and find out. Article by: DOUG CHAMPEAU  Star/Tribune  July 2, 2014 Folks have held weekly vigils on the Lake Street/Marshall Avenue bridge since 1999..  Photo: Anthony Souffle • Star Tribune file 2009 For More
[youtube=http://youtu.be/4eksEmthYUs] Published on Jun 24, 2014 Sister Brigid McDonald repeats her rap about the original Iraq war. She says not much has changed, we are still repeating the insanity. McDonald, one of the four singing McDonald siblings and all members of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, has been a speaking and singing peace activist More
Let’s look at what U.S. military intervention in Iraq has achieved, in Afghanistan has achieved, in Somalia has achieved, in Lebanon has achieved, in Libya has achieved. I mean, ask ourselves the very simple question. Is the region becoming more stable? Is it becoming more democratic? Are we alleviating, reducing the prevalence of anti-Americanism? [vimeo More
