Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox

June 30, 2013  This week Cindy welcomes Ralph Poynter, the husband of Lynne Stewart. Cindy joined Ralph in front of the White House to vigil for the compassionate release of Lynne--this week, we learned the sad news that the petition had been denied. FROM LYNNE: DISAPPOINTED BUT NOT DEVASTATED Cindy also welcomes Lisa Simeone who has a blog detailing the civil rights abuses of the TSA. TSA News Blog CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOW (BEGINNING 2PM PACIFIC TIME) CINDY SHEEHAN SPEAKING AT CIA HQ TODAY!

Constitution, What Constitution? I know that the US Constitution is a deeply flawed document that only protected white male property owners when it was written and ratified a couple of centuries ago. Through hard fought struggles, men of color, then women were given the vote, but women are still not guaranteed equal protection under the law. However, since the USA PATRIOT ACT (Uniting and Strengthening America By Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001) and the psychotic War OF Terror, the Constitution and it's protections for we the people have become even more obsolete. After all, what did Bush call the Constitution? A "goddamn piece of paper?" Every person who enlists in the Imperial Armed Services takes this oath, which is now just an exercise in..what? An exercise in the absurd, I think: I, (NAME), do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all

Disposable Humans Cindy Sheehan To The Empire, most people are as disposable as the lighters and razors that are sold in the brightly lit chain stores; Stores that are packed to the ceilings with cheaply made items that are either built to break or wear out quickly, or like the razors and lighters, made to throw away soon after purchase. In The Empire, massive waste is a requirement, so those at the top can make even grander amounts of money and that is no less true for Wal Mart ® as it is for the War Machine®. Even though I concentrate more on the people that The Empire I live in murders, exploits or oppresses abroad, since I am here at Ft. Meade for the court-martial of Bradley Manning, I have been thinking of some US troops—still with us, or not. Of course, my first thought of any day goes to my son, Casey. Since my stand against George Bush there is much misinformation about Casey out “there.” From the ridiculous: he left behind a wid

For Immediate Release June 25, 2013 Charlottesville, Va After cycling across the country for peace and justice, Cindy Sheehan and Tour de Peace will head to Ft. Meade for June 26, 27, and 28 to support courageous whistle-blower Bradley Manning. Two of the demands of Tour de Peace is, "Stop the persecution of whistle-blowers" and "Prosecute US war criminals." From the current location of Tour de Peace, Charlottesville, Va, Cindy Sheehan had this to say, "it's incongruous to us that courageous whistle-blowers like Bradley Manning and Edward Snowden have the full force of the US (in)justice system thrown against them whereas the true criminals that were exposed have zero accountability." Sheehan continued, "Manning has been held in torturous conditions and he is facing harsher punishment and we will be honored to show up to support him." Where: Ft. Meade Main gate on Reece Rd (at US-175)             Vigil for

Free Lynne Stewart Cindy Sheehan  I met Lynne Stewart and her husband Ralph Poynter in 2005 at San Francisco State University years ago--even before I went to Crawford in the summer of 2005. I have called Lynne "Atticus Finch in the flesh." Lynne has been in a federal medical facility at Carswell in Ft. Worth after having her sentence extended to 10 years a couple of years ago. What was Lynne's crime? Like Atticus Finch, she believed that every person deserves, not just the appearance of having a defense, but a vigorous defense when she agreed to former AG, Ramsey Clark's, request to join the defense team of the "Blind Sheik." There is more information at Lynne's website and in this interview I did with Ralph here on the Soapbox, but to bring everyone up to date, Lynne is dying from cancer which is in its 4th stage, now. Doctors at Carswell have given her 18-24 months to live and she has petitioned for compassionate release. Lynne c

June 23, 2013 Guest: Debra Sweet Subject: NSA, Edward Snowden, Bradley Manning, Gitmo detainees Cindy chats with the director of World Can't Wait, Debra Sweet, about the emergency forum in response to the recent revelations of widespread spying by the US government. CLICK HERE TO WATCH VIDEO FROM THE FORUM CLICK HERE FOR RECENT DEVELOPMENT ON SNOWDEN: US GOVERNMENT CHARGES SNOWDEN WITH ESPIONAGE CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOW

June 21, 2013 For immediate release: Cindy Sheehan to perform “stunt” near White House. Beginning on April 4 th from the grave of her son Casey in Vacaville, CA, in an action called, Tour de Peace, Peace Mom Cindy Sheehan has recently cycled 3500 miles to the fence of the White House. Cindy Sheehan and Tour de Peace made numerous stops along the way and were able to reach out to thousands of people to inspire and be inspired by the message of peace and environmental sustainability. Even though Tour de Peace is just one long action in Sheehan’s nine year long commitment to peace and justice, the Tour got no coverage from the national press or media. From in front of the White House today in support of her friend, political prisoner, Lynne Stewart, Sheehan had this to say about the news blackout: “I realize that this current president is mired in scandal and up to his elbows in blood and gore, but I have written seven books, run for federa

Cindy Sheehan to Join Lynne Stewart's Husband at White House to Demand Her Release For immediate release: June 20, 2013 Online: http://lynnestewart.org http://tourdepeace.org Contact: Cindy Sheehan CindySheehansSoapbox@gmail.com Peace and justice activist, Cindy Sheehan and Tour de Peace will be joining the husband of unjustly imprisoned attorney, Lynne Stewart, in vigil in front of the White House to demand compassionate release for Lynne. Lynne Stewart has stage 4 cancer and is petitioning for compassionate release from Carswell Medical Facility in Ft. Worth, Texas.  The warden there has agreed, and the friends and family of Lynne Stewart are only awaiting the U.S. Department of Justice to agree also. Cindy Sheehan, who is currently on the last leg of a cross-country bike trip, called Tour de Peace, has called her friend Lynne Stewart, "a modern day and real Atticus Finch, who believes that everyone deserves a vigorous defense, including her past clien

Also: Cindy Sheehan, Debra Sweet, Ray McGovern and other speakers at Arlington and White House TdP will hang this banner on the White House fence that TdP "liberated" from the fence at 29 Palms Marine Base very early in the tour. Obama has daughters and a wife and we think this sign is a despicable commentary on our "praise the warrior," pro-rape mentality. CLICK HERE TO SIGN ON TO OUR DEMANDS if you can't join us in DeCeit!

Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox   Sunday, June 16 Guest: Inder Comar Subject: Prosecution of the Bush stain for war crimes Cindy met Inder at the Bush Lie-Bury dedication protest in Dallas in May, and since the Obama administration refuses to hold the Bush crime stain accountable, she thought it would be a great topic and guest to interview. Inder represents an Iraqi refugee and himself in two lawsuits that he has filed against the Bush crime stain in federal court. Check out the website here: www.WitnessIraq.com UPDATE, JUNE 14, 2013: Bush, Rice, Powell Served in Suit Filed by Iraqi Over Illegal War By David Swanson http://warisacrime.org/ content/bush-rice-powell- served-suit-filed-iraqi-over- illegal-war CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOW or LISTEN AT 2PM PACIFIC TIME AT: www.CPRMetro.org     CLICK TO DONATE TO THE SOAPBOX      

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  The Spirit of Detroit Tour de Peace Cindy Sheehan “Go ahead and laugh at Detroit. Because you are laughing at yourself.” Charlie LeDuff: Detroit, An American Autopsy I am naturally an optimistic person, however, after the elections of 2012 when most of the small amount of people who did manage to vote, voted for their oppressors of the Democrat or Republican Parties, I was feeling a little hopeless. There were at least 25 other candidates to choose from and 98.4 percent the people chose War Party A or War Party B. After decades of propaganda and mass marketing of politics, it seems like the American people have nearly lost the ability to critically think and see through bullshit and that’s discouraging. One of the goals of the Tour de Peace is to encourage others to break free from the chains of partisan politics and re-connect with our own values. Few people that we have met on this tour have the values of war, economic oppression and environmental d

Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox June 9, 2013   This week, Cindy welcomes her friend Diane Wilson to  Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox   Diane is a longtime activist and the co-author of such books as: An Unreasonable Woman: A True Story of Shrimpers, Politicos, Polluters, and the Fight for Seadrift, Texas and Diary of an Eco-Outlaw: An Unreasonable Woman Breaks the Law for Mother Earth Currently, Diane is fasting in solidarity with the prisoners at Guantanmo who have been on an extended fast.  The prisoners would rather die then remain in such harsh conditions and are guilty of nothing.   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE SHOW   CLICK HERE TO DONATE TO CINDY SHEEHAN'S SOAPBOX      

Change of Tour From Philadelphia, Pa to Gaithersburg, Md One of our friends and Tour de Peacers Jon Gold is recovering from back surgery in Philadelphia and we are diverting the Tour, again, to go visit him. So far, we have had no one volunteer to organize anything for us in Pennsylvania. We have an organizer who has volunteered to host us in New Jersey, but any of the other dates are open. Please contact me, or Dede Miller, to volunteer/or get more information about hosting an event for Tour de Peace. We would be open to deviating from these cities to other close ones. Dede4Peace@gmail.com CindySheehansSoapbox@gmail.com   June 14th drive to Philly from Kent, Oh to see Jon June 15th drive to Jersey Shore for event there (90 miles) June 16 Day off at Jersey Shore June 17th: Bike to Allentown, PA (32 miles) June 18th: Bike to Norristown, PA (50 miles) June 19th: Bike to Wilmington, DE (31 miles) June 20th: Bike to Aberdeen, MD. (40 m

Cindy Sheehan and Company will be hosted overnight for two nights (6/7 and 6/8 by The Hush House Black Museum and Leadership Training Institute for Human Rights Family, Dr. Charles Simmons and Rev Sandra Simmons, CEOs and Directors The Hush House is located at 6179 Wabash Detroit, Mi 48208 Contact Person and Lead Coordinator, Ms. Sara Willis of Hush House and Pres. Womens Aux. Of UAW, Itinerary 6-7-13 Friday 6pm Guests, Cindy Sheehan & co., arrive to Detroit, hosted by The Hush House. Upon Arrival, There will be a light Vegan Supper served. 6-8-13 Saturday 7am-8am Breakfast (Vegan/Vegetarian choices avail.) at Hush House 9 am Press conference at the Hush House –6179 Wabash Ave., Detroit MI 48208 9:30am Neighborhood Peace Walk to Historic King Solomon Church for 10:00 Cindy Sheehan Addressing National Action Network Weekly Rally (Rev. Charles Williams, President (Local/State)-Pastor of Historic King Solomon Bapt. Church 3pm Conv