Tag Archives: Guam
US Social Forum 2010: A commentary on the challenges facing our movement toward social justice
By: Dr. Hope Cristobal This year’s US Social Forum was held in downtown Detroit, Michigan from June 22 to June 26. As one of the 10,000 progressive activists registered for the Forum, my experience that week was both captivating and … Continue reading
In response to the May 12, 2010, Honolulu Star Bulletin’s article: “$4B Guam deal benefits Hawaii”
Contributed by: Hope Cristobal Thanks to Kyle at dmzhawaii.org for posting this. You can see his piece here. This article is a sad realization of the fight for power among those that have none…where short-sighted monetary gains outweigh the larger … Continue reading
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Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-Buildup
from The Asia-Pacific Journal: Japan Focus LisaLinda Natividad and Gwyn Kirk United States presidents rarely visit the U.S. territory of Guam (or Guåhan in the Chamorro language), but President Obama may visit in June 2010. This will be a significant … Continue reading
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Poor Hank Johnson
Contributed by Alexandria Tom Once again, Rep. Hank Johnson’s (D-Georgia) less than eloquent remarks on the detrimental effects of the build-up resurface in the news. This all started late last month at a House Armed Services Committee hearing on the … Continue reading
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Background Info about Guam and Proposed US Military Build Up
Background: At 30 miles long and around 8 miles wide, Guam is currently home to over 100 toxic sites. The island and surrounding regions use as a military dumping ground since World War II is evidenced today in the record … Continue reading
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