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WINTER SOLDIER HEARINGS
VETERANS SPEAK OUT AGAINST WAR On March 13-16, US veterans of the wars and occupations in Afghanistan and Iraq will gather in Washington DC to testify about their experiences, and present video and photographic evidence, as will military families and civilian survivors, in "Winter Soldier" hearings organized by Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW). These hearings are modeled on the 1971 event of the same name organized by anti-war veterans in Detroit which galvanized the movement against the Vietnam war. These important hearings will be broadcast live via satellite, radio and internet all over the world; please see below for details and schedule. The Global Women Strike and Payday will organize a public view in London and possibly in other cities. Details to follow. v Tune in, organize house parties, showings at community centers, places of worship, trade-union locals/branches, etc. If you organize an event, post it on IVAW's website here and let us know at Payday, and we will publish it on our website. (Some time differences with the US: five hours later for the UK, six for Central and Western Europe, seven for Eastern Europe and the Middle East.) v Write a statement of support for the hearings on IVAW’s website (tick “other” if you’re not in the US and insert your post code for "zip code" – it will be accepted). Send a copy to Payday and we will also post it on our website. We are all strengthened when US soldiers say no. If you are a conscientious objector/refusenik from another country tell them your experience. Let Winter Soldier know that the world supports them! v For more information on what else you can do to publicize and support this important event, see IVAW's website: www.ivaw.org.
"To
stop this war, for the soldiers to stop fighting it, they must have
the unconditional support of the people... Convince them that no
matter how long they sit in prison, no matter how long this country
takes to right itself, their families will have a roof over their
heads, food in their stomachs, opportunities and education. How do
you support the troops but not the war? By supporting those who can
truly stop it; let them know that resistance to participate in an
illegal war is not futile and not without a future."
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Winter Soldier: Iraq & AfghanistanIn 1776, Thomas Paine wrote: “These are the times that try men’s souls. The summer soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of his country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman.” In 1971, a courageous group of veterans exposed the criminal nature of the Vietnam War in an event called Winter Soldier. Once again, we will demand that the voices of veterans are heard. |
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Once again, we are fighting for the soul of our country. We will demonstrate our patriotism by speaking out with honor and integrity instead of blindly following failed policy. Winter Soldier is a difficult but essential service to our country. Winter Soldier: Iraq and Afghanistan will feature testimony from U.S. veterans who served in those occupations, giving an accurate account of what is really happening day in and day out, on the ground. The four-day event will bring together veterans from across the country to testify about their experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan - and present video and photographic evidence. In addition, there will be panels of scholars, veterans, journalists, and other specialists to give context to the testimony. These panels will cover everything from the history of the GI resistance movement to the fight for veterans' health benefits and support. When: Thursday March 13 to Sunday March 16 For those interested in watching or organizing around the proceedings at Winter Soldier, there will be a number of ways to watch and listen to the event. Find out how to watch. Want to help make Winter Soldier a success? Find how you can help. Help us spread the word: forward this page to a friend.
http://ivaw.org/wintersoldier/howtowatch How to watch and listen to Winter SoldierWinter Soldier will be broadcast live. Here's how you can watch and listen: Live Video
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Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 14 · Streaming video on ivaw.org Thursday, March 13 through Sunday, March 16 Live Audio· Streaming audio at KPFA.org Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16 · Radio broadcast on KPFA in Berkley, California and other Pacifica member stations Friday, March 14 through Sunday, March 16 Video and audio archives of Winter Soldier will be available after the event Winter Soldier ScheduleAll times below are Eastern Time. Schedule subject to change.
Thursday, March 13
Streaming video only
Friday, March 14
Satellite TV, internet video, internet audio, radio
Saturday, March 15
Satellite TV, internet video, internet audio, radio
Sunday, March 16
Internet video, internet audio, radio More informationThe following documents may be useful to you as you organize your local screening of Winter Soldier: a national press release and flier with information about Winter Soldier and some specific language about the purpose of the event. |
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