Texas Labor Against the War

GRAN MARCHA POR LOS DERECHOS DEL MIGRANTE

GRAND MARCH FOR MIGRANT RIGHTS on INTERNATIONAL WORKERS DAY

front of San Fernando Cathedral

Sunday, May 1, 10 am – 3 pm

More info:  ph (210) 378-5132 o (210) 299-2666, Email- [email protected]

*NUESTRAS DEMANDAS*  — Alto a las Redadas y Deportaciones; Reunificacion de Familias; Reforma Migratoria Justa; Paz y Justicia en la Frontera; Derechos Universales para Tod@s; Alto a los Caza Migrantes; Salarios Sustentables; Dream Act Ahora; No al Racismo y Descriminacion

*DEMANDS* — Stop Raids and Deportations; Reunification of Families; Just Immigration Reform; Peace and Justice on the Border; Universal Rights for Migrants; No Border Wall; Living Wages; Dream Act Now; No to Racism and Discrimination

http://nuevaraza.wordpress.com/2011/04/18/san-anto-workers-day-and-the-grand-march-for-migrant-workers-rights-may-1/

https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=184281831594976

http://instrumentsforpeace.org/calendar/

Million Musicians March for Peace, Liberty, Justice, and Truth

Saturday, March 20, 2010, Noon – 4 pm, Austin, TX

Noon-2, Texas State Capitol: Musical Rally On The Grounds;  2-2:30, March and Play Through Downtown Austin;  2:30-4:00, City Hall: Musical Rally for Citizen Action

Marching Band Charts available here.

Warrior Writers

Veterans Day Veterans Speak
at Under the Hood Cafe
Wednesday, Nov. 11, 4-7 p.m.
GI and Veteran Writing Workshop

8-10 p.m., Open mic and fundraiser

Thursday, Nov. 12, 4-8 p.m., Extended writing workshop

Under the Hood, 17 S. College St., Killeen, TX,  254-449-8811

http://www.underthehoodcafe.org/index.html

VETERAN’S DAY EVENT: THE WAR THAT’S COMING HOME
Wednesday, November 11, 8pm, at Monkey Wrench Bookstore, 110 E. North Loop, Austin, TX, (512) 407-6925, or at http://www.monkeywrenchbooks.org/
Come and discuss the effects of military culture on society. We will touch
on issues for returning veterans, the effect that such a large number of
returning veterans has on a society, and the recent shooting at Fort Hood
and more. Hosted by Iraq War Veteran and Iraq Veterans Against the War
Member Bobby Whittenberg and Monkey Wrench Books.

Afghanistan war resister needs support..please forward widely

Posted by: “Fran Hanlon” 

Mon Aug 3, 2009 3:40 pm (PDT)

Hello All,
Victor Agosto, who has refused all orders related to deployment to
Afghanistan is preparing to be court-martialed on Wednesday morning.
Supporters plan to rally near the East gate of Fort Hood that evening at
7pm. Please consider joining us to show your support for Victor’s
courageous actions. Below is the press release which went out today. It
was written by an IVAW member at Fort Hood. Visit Under the Hood’s website
www.underthehoodcafe.org for a Killeen map. The rally site is at the
corner of Ft. Hood Rd. and W. Rancier Ave. You can call Under the
Hood (number on website) if you need further directions.

Also, CodePink is organizing weekly vigils every Saturday at the Bell County
jail until Victor is freed. More details on that to follow.

Peace,
Fran

SOLDIER OF CONSCIENCE TO BE COURT-MARTIALED
SPC VICTOR AGOSTO REFUSES DEPLOYMENT
AND FACES INCARCERATION FROM MILITARY

CONTACTS: James Branum 405-476-5620
866-933-2769
Cynthia Thomas 254-768-8300

SPC Victor Agosto, a Soldier stationed with 57th Expeditionary Signal
Battalion, 69th Air Defense Artillery, Rear Detachment, is scheduled for
court-martial on Aug.. 5 at Ft. Hood, TX. A victim of the highly unpopular
stop/loss policy, SPC Agosto, whose contract was over at the end of June,
was told that his next assignment would be deployment to Afghanistan. At
the end of April, with support of local residents, Agosto went public with
his intent to refuse the orders to Afghanistan, on the basis of the
occupation being “immoral and unjust.”

Instead of going ‘underground’ and trying to escape punishment from the
Army, Agosto chose to remain at Ft. Hood as a tangible symbol of GI
resistance. Refusing all orders that directly support the war, he has found
himself in an overwhelming struggle to maintain his honor and position. His
court-martial will culminate with the sentencing portion of the trial, at
which, it is believed that the Army will enforce the highest form of
sentencing it can impose.

SPC Agosto’s attempt to raise awareness and support has not fallen on deaf
ears, even in a military community; he has found supporters and friends who
are willing to help. As the unit serves overseas, he continues to voice his
dissent for an “unjust” war. There will be demonstrators present the day of
his arraignment, located off-post due to military regulations concerning
demonstrations on military posts.

SPC Agosto’s attorney, James Branum will be available for interviews and to
read a public statement by Victor.
Wednesday, August 5
7:00 to 8:30 pm Demonstration for awareness and outreach to Soldiers at
Ft. Hood, East gate

August Benefit for Under the Hood
5-9 p.m., Sunday, August 30, Jovita’s, 1617 South First St., Austin, TX.  Details soon.

In the spirit of the Oleo Strut, Under The Hood is a place for Ft. Hood soldiers to meet and unwind.

Under The Hood needs your donations and support! Download pdf of fundraising appeal.

Under The Hood
17 S. College Street
Killeen, Texas
(254) 449-8811

www.underthehoodcafe.org

“I refuse to deploy to Afghanistan”: Meet the Face of GI Resistance
Saturday, June 27, 7:00 PM
Monkeywrench Books, 110 E North Loop Blvd., Austin, TX

Find out more about Victor Agosto and his decision to refuse, as well as other active duty soldiers resisting war.  Victor will be joined by Cindy Thomas, manager of Under the Hood Cafe in Killeen, which has given Victor and others support.  More info: [email protected]

Website for Under the Hood:  http://www.underthehoodcafe.org/

Website for Monkeywrench Books:  http://www.monkeywrenchbooks.org/