AMERICAN LEFT HISTORY

This space is dedicated to the proposition that we need to know the history of the struggles on the left and of earlier progressive movements here and world-wide. If we can learn from the mistakes made in the past (as well as what went right) we can move forward in the future to create a more just and equitable society. We will be reviewing books, CDs, and movies we believe everyone needs to read, hear and look at as well as making commentary from time to time. Greg Green, site manager

Monday, October 09, 2017

In Boston- Film screening: ;National Bird: about secret US drone assassination program-Tuesday Oct 10

Film screening: "National Bird: about secret US drone assassination program

When: Tuesday, October 10, 2017, 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Where: Robbins Library • 700 Mass. Ave. • Arlington

Why is our government killing thousands of people around the globe they can’t even identify?

See National Bird, a film about the secret US drone assassination program.

Directed by Sonia Kennebeck, this powerful documentary follows the dramatic journey of three whistleblowers who are determined to break the silence around one of the most controversial issues of our time: the hidden U.S. drone war, which has escalated substantially under President Trump.

The film also interviews people on the ground in Afghanistan whose families and lives have been shattered by the deaths and lost futures of those who have been injured and terrorized by drones.Plagued by PTSD and guilt over participating in the killing of thousands of faceless people, including children, they courageously decide to speak out publicly, despite the possible severe consequences.

After the film there will be a short discussion with suggestions of things we can do to stop this immoral and indefensible form of warfare.

Sponsored by Eastern Massachusetts Anti-Drones Network, a task force of UJP (United for Justice with Peace) JusticeWithPeace.org, (617) 776-6524. Co-sponsored by Mass Peace Action, the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, and Veterans for Peace, Smedley Butler Brigade.

Upcoming Events:

Film screening: "National Bird" about secret US drone assassination program	Tuesday, October 10, 2017 - 7:00pm	Robbins Library	Arlington
Solidarity and Peace Movement Struggles in Asia and Europe	Tuesday, October 24, 2017 - 7:00pm	Cambridge Friends Meeting	Cambridge
Sing Out! for Peace and Justice with Chris Nauman and Friends	Saturday, November 4, 2017 - 7:30pm	First Parish UU Arlington	Arlington
BALFOUR’S LEGACY: Confronting the Consequences	Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 8:00am	The First Parish Church in Cambridge	Cambridge