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

Thursday, July 06, 2017

In Cambridge-July 18th- REMINDER- Save The Date: Film - "National Bird: Drone Wars"

REMINDER- Save The Date: Film - "National Bird: Drone Wars"

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.

Central Square Library
45 Pearl St, Cambridge
Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 7 pm

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 current affairs issues of our time: the hidden U.S. drone war, which has escalated under President Trump.

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. 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.

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, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, Veterans For Peace, Smedley Butler Brigade

Upcoming Events:

Anti-Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions legislation hearing at statehouse	Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 10:00am	Massachusetts State House	Boston
Film screening: "National Bird: Drone Wars"	Tuesday, July 18, 2017 - 7:00pm	Cambridge Library, Central Square	Cambridge
Information Security and Organizing Workshop	Thursday, July 20, 2017 - 7:00pm	encuentro 5	Boston