I just checked a book out of the library: "Anti-War Soldier: How to Dissent Within the Ranks of the Military", by Jonathan W. Hutto, Sr.; Preface by David Cortright. An invaluable work for those wishing to navigate the military's legal hassles and roadblocks. Hutto does not approve of going AWOL, as a protest; he says, Stay and fight! He uses his own, and others', experience as a Navy officer as an example.

In an Appendix, there are listed ten Rights Support Organizations. Make copies for anyone you know in the Militry who might find these useful!

1] The GI Rights Hotline:

girights@objector.org

1-800-394-9544; overseas # is {215}-563-4620

www.objector.org/girights

2]  Central Committee for Conscientious Objectors:

 www.objector.org

1-800-NOJROTC; or, {215}-563-8787

www.objector.org/ccco

3]  Center on Conscience and War:

nisbco@nisbco.org  

{202}-483-2220

www.centeronconscience.org

4]  Veterans for Peace:

vfp@igc.org  

{314}-725-6005

veteransforpeace.org

5]  Military Families Speak Out {MFSO}:

mfso@mfso.org  

{617}-522-9323

www.mfso.org

6]  Coalition Against Militarism In Our Schools: 

info@militaryfreeschools.org  

{626}-799-9118

www.militaryfreeschools.org

7]  Guerrero Azteca Peace Project:

gaztecaproject@yahoo.com

{760}-746-4568

8]  Iraq Veterans Against the War:

ivaw@ivaw.org

{215}-241-7123

www.ivaw.org

9]  The Military Project:

militaryproject.org  

contact@militaryproject.org

www.militaryproject.org

10]  Committee for High School Options on Careers, Education and Self Improvement {CHOICES}:

P.O. Box 7147,   Washington, DC 20044

{202}-583-5347

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Table of Contents: 1] The Making of an Antiwar Sailor; 2] The Birth of the Appeal for Redress; 3] Basic Grievances of GIs; 4] The Legal Basis for the Appeal for Redress; 5] Historical Impact of the Vietnam GI Movement, Lessons Learned, and Their Relevance Today

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I. Antiwar Soldier: How to Dissent Within the Ranks of the Military; by Jonathan W. Hutto, Sr.

"Last year Able Seaman Jonathan Hutto banded together with a small group of fellow servicemen/women and formed Appeal for Redress, one of the first active duty antiwar groups since the Vietnam era. Drawing on his own experiences, as well as lessons from the Viet Nam GI resistance movement, this book educates military members and others about their citizenship rights." Softcover, 5x7, 170pp, 2008; $16.

II. Winter Soldier; Iraq and Afghanistan. IVAW and Aaron Glantz.

"Here are the powerful words of the historic gathering in Spring 2008 when Iraq Veterans Against the War gathered veterans to expose war crimes in Afghanistan and Iraq." Softcover 5x8, 240pp, 2008; $16.

III. Meeting Resistance {DVD} Directed by Steve Connors and Molly Bingham.

"Q. What would you do if the US were invaded?

A: Resist, just like the Iraqis are doing. Insurgents, militants, anti-Americans, terrorists, extremists, al-Qaida -- the Pentagon/media spin labels them anything but Iraqis which, overwhelmingly, is what the people fighting the US occupation of their country are. This important, powerful film removes the spin to reveal everyday Iraqis talking about why they fight their country's invaders." 85 min. 2008; $22.

IV. Peace Notecards {14 different designs} A fundraiser for Iraq Veterans Against the War {IVAW.org}. To order go to SyracuseCulturalWorkers.com. 

All of the above are from the new catalog: see the following posts for address, phone, and website.

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I. {Should be on every school counselor's wall in the U.S.!}

Ten Points To Consider: before you sign a Military Enlistment Agreement.

Also in Spanish: Diez Cosas Que Debes Consideradar

Wall Poster 12x24, tear-off pads, Postcards

"Recruiters have ever-increasing access to vulnerable youth in our schools with virtually no contrasting views presented. This poster helps youth understand the real issues and their options. With a quote by Martin Luther King Jr."

These products are all available from the catalog of, or by calling, donnat@SyracuseCulturalWorkers.com , or 800-949-5139. So I won't give prices, etc., here, of all of them. They are very reasonably priced. {Only the above items, are in Spanish also.}

II. It's My Life! A Guide to Alternatives After High School. AFSC {American Friends Service Committee}

"Details alternative options to military service that still satisfy a taste for adventure and commitment to high ideals. Specific ideas for travel, adventure jobs, youth exchange, skills training, career training and paying for college are explored." Softcover, 11x7, 92 pp., 2008: $9.95

III. Army of None: Strategies to Counter Military Recruitment, End War, and Build a Better World; Allison and Solnit

"Army vet Aimee Allison and global justice organizer and puppeteer David Solnit expose the real story behind the military-recruitment complex, and offer guides, tools, and resources for education and action, and people power strategies to win......" 'a direct challenge to the militarization of American youth....' Paul Rockwell, Counterpunch. Inspiring photographs! Softcover, 5x8, 194pp, 2007. $14.95.

Also Army of None postcards, Special price 12 for $3.60. {Same price for the Ten Points to Consider postcards, in English or in Spanish, Diez Cosas Que Debes Consideradar.}

IV. War is not healthy for children and other living things. Lorraine Schneider. Another Mother For Peace c.1966. Reprinted by Center for the Study of Political Graphics www.politicalgraphics.org 323-653-4662.

"One of the most recognizable images from worldwide movement to end genocidal U.S. war on Viet Nam." Poster 22.5x26. Unframed, $25

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More from Syracuse Cultural Workers: MAKE ART NOT WAR! 

PETE SEEGER AT 89 
"Pete Seeger at 89" is the name of his new album.

"32 newly recorded songs, instrumentals and spoken word segments that address some of Pete's major concerns: ecology and the environment, the ongoing war {a new recording of the classic, 'Waist Deep in the Big Muddy'}, the need for personal responsibility and activism, the joys of friendship and community. Pete sings or plays {banjo, 12-string guitar, acoustic guitar, recorder} on all of the tracks, accompanied by Hudson River Valley musicians."

You can get this from the CATALOG, "Tools for Change"/ Syracuse Cultural Workers/P.O.Box 6367/Syracuse, NY 13217-6367.

Another CD in the catalog: "Sowing the Seeds; the 10th Anniversary. Pete Seeger/Various Artists".

"Appleseed celebrates its first decade with this 37-track collection including exclusive new recordings by Bruce Springsteen and Pete Seeger, Ani DiFranco, Donovan, and more. With nine new tracks specifically recorded for this birthday celebration. A veritable Who's Who of socially aware musicians."

Also, this BOOK is offered in the catalog:

GOOD CHANTS: "More than a dozen songs {to well-known tunes} and 75 chants from the civil rights, labor and peace movements. Guaranteed to make your demonstrations, rallies and sing alongs more rousing, enjoyable and effective. Chanting or singing together builds community and solidarity."

And, finally, one more example of the good stuff in the catalog: "Lullabies From The Axis Of Evil": "Women from Iraq, Iran, and North Korea sing traditional lullabies of their lands, and Western artists offer interpretations of the songs. Songs from other countries and territories that have a prickly history with the US, including Syria, Cuba, Afghanistan and Palestine are included. Across cultures, nationalities and religions, these moving original vocals powerfully express the tenderness we feel for our children."

This is a very good catalog, there's lots and lots more, including posters, buttons, all that rad propaganda stuff.

www.SyracuseCulturalWorkers.com

scw@syracuseculturalworkers.com

MAKE ART NOT WAR!

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