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DC Bridge Stand: Activist Scales 168 Feet to Demand End to Iran War and AI Threat
politics25 days ago

DC Bridge Stand: Activist Scales 168 Feet to Demand End to Iran War and AI Threat

Guido Reichstadter, a 45-year-old activist, climbed the 168-foot Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge in Washington, DC on Friday to protest the U.S. war on Iran and what he calls the rapid spread of artificial intelligence, staying atop the bridge into Saturday as traffic was restricted. He urged an immediate, nonviolent end to the war and warned of AI risks, while Congress debated War Powers resolutions that have stalled under a Trump-backed administration.

via Common Dreams|
#anti-war#artificial-intelligence#iran-war
Anglican leader lauds Pope Leo’s anti-war stance after Vatican meeting
world1 month ago

Anglican leader lauds Pope Leo’s anti-war stance after Vatican meeting

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, praised Pope Leo for speaking out against injustice and war after a private Vatican meeting and invited him to visit the UK, saying they were united in prayer for justice and peace. The Pope has recently warned that the world is ravaged by tyrants and has criticized the costs of war, and he pledged to continue speaking out against war and promoting peace.

via BBC|
#anti-war#archbishop-of-canterbury#peace
politics2 months ago

Kent Exit Highlights a GOP Populist–Hawk Rift

Joe Kent’s resignation as the U.S. counterterrorism chief over Iran policy exposes a growing GOP split between anti-war populists and the hawkish establishment, with Tucker Carlson and Candace Owens amplifying dissent while the White House frames the issue as fringe; the factions’ clash could redefine the party’s direction ahead of elections and test whether populist sentiment can override the Trump-era foreign-policy consensus.

via Politico|
#anti-war#gop#iran-war
Kent's Exit Sparks a MAGA Counterculture Inside Trump's Orbit
politics2 months ago

Kent's Exit Sparks a MAGA Counterculture Inside Trump's Orbit

Joe Kent’s resignation as Trump’s director of the National Counterterrorism Center, railing against the Iran war and charging Israeli and media pressure, signals a rising MAGA counterculture that questions Trump’s foreign policy. The Bulwark argues younger, smaller MAGA figures are splitting from the Trump line, suggesting a divided MAGA could reshape the coalition. A separate Churchill-focused piece contends Trump is no Churchill and argues for alliance-building and the rule of law. The article also notes related political dynamics, including AIPAC lobbying tactics and congressional oversight moves.

via The Bulwark|
#anti-war#churchill#iran-war
Bardem’s Oscars moment triggers backlash over Israel stance.
entertainment2 months ago

Bardem’s Oscars moment triggers backlash over Israel stance.

At the 98th Academy Awards, Javier Bardem presented the Best International Feature winner while wearing a 'No a la Guerra' pin and declaring 'No to war and Free Palestine,' a moment that sparked online backlash accusing him of anti-Israel bias and prompting questions about why he was on stage. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about politics at the Academy Awards and aligns with Bardem’s past anti-war activism and recent advocacy surrounding Gaza and Israel relations.

via nypost.com|
#anti-war#entertainment#israel
Trump’s Iran attack sparks unlikely anti-war chorus from Fonda to Carlson
world-and-nation2 months ago

Trump’s Iran attack sparks unlikely anti-war chorus from Fonda to Carlson

After Trump’s joint U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran, conservative Tucker Carlson and liberal Jane Fonda publicly denounced the war as unnecessary and dangerous, highlighting a surprising anti-war stance within the MAGA base. The piece questions the war’s legality and rationale, notes skepticism about Iran’s nuclear threat, and suggests the conflict could reshape Republican politics and the broader debate over U.S. military intervention.

via Los Angeles Times|
#anti-war#iran#jane-fonda
Russian Teen Jailed Again for Singing Anti-War Songs
world6 months ago

Russian Teen Jailed Again for Singing Anti-War Songs

An 18-year-old Russian street musician, Diana Loginova, known as Naoko, has been jailed for the third time for performing anti-war songs, amid Russia's crackdown on dissent related to the Ukraine invasion. Her performances, which support exiled artists opposing the war, have sparked protests and solidarity videos, but also led to repeated arrests and short jail sentences under broad censorship laws.

via CBS News|
#anti-war#dissent#jail
"Russia Bars Anti-War Candidate Nadezhdin from Presidential Race"
politics2 years ago

"Russia Bars Anti-War Candidate Nadezhdin from Presidential Race"

Anti-war candidate Boris Nadezhdin has been barred from running in Russia's presidential election due to allegedly falling short of the required number of signatures, further clearing the political landscape for Vladimir Putin. Nadezhdin, who openly opposes Putin's policies and challenges the invasion of Ukraine, has disputed the claims and plans to appeal. This move reflects the sidelining of political opponents in Russia, where presidential elections are seen as a formality showcasing Putin's popular approval. Another anti-war candidate, Yekaterina Duntsova, was also rejected previously, raising concerns about the targeting of political opposition in the country.

via CNN|
#anti-war#election#political-opposition
"Russian Expats Targeted: Allies of Putin Crack Down on Anti-War Voices Abroad"
international-relations-human-rights2 years ago

"Russian Expats Targeted: Allies of Putin Crack Down on Anti-War Voices Abroad"

The Russian rock band Bi-2, known for criticizing Putin's invasion of Ukraine, was detained in Thailand for working without a permit, sparking concerns of Kremlin's influence beyond its borders. The band's lead singer, labeled a "foreign agent" by Russian authorities, has fled to Israel, while the rest remain in a cramped migration prison. Calls from former U.S. ambassador to Russia and activist Bill Browder urge the U.S. State Department to pressure Thailand not to deport the band members to Russia, where they could face persecution. Human Rights Watch warns that those without dual citizenship could be at risk if deported to Russia.

via Newsweek|
#anti-war#human-rights#international-relations-human-rights
"Russian Anti-War Candidate Challenges Putin in Presidential Race"
politics2 years ago

"Russian Anti-War Candidate Challenges Putin in Presidential Race"

Boris Nadezhdin, a former opposition lawmaker, is running a long-shot campaign to challenge Vladimir Putin for the Russian presidency by harnessing the anti-war sentiment among Russians. He aims to end Russia's war in Ukraine and has garnered considerable support, needing 100,000 signatures to be registered as a candidate. Critics speculate his candidacy suits the Kremlin for PR reasons, but Nadezhdin remains confident and aims to change the country by promoting peace and freedom.

via Reuters.com|
#anti-war#opposition#politics