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July 30, 2017 Guest: Michael Knox Topic: Peace Heroes This week, Cindy interviews Michael Knox, founder of the  US Peace Memorial Michael D. Knox chairs the   US Peace Memorial Foundation   which directs a nationwide effort to honor Americans who stand for peace by publishing the  US Peace Registry , awarding an annual  Peace Prize , and planning for the US Peace Memorial as a national monument in Washington, DC.  Knox believes that "these educational projects help move the United States toward a culture of peace, as we recognize the thoughtful and courageous Americans who have taken a public stand against one or more U.S. wars or who have devoted their time, energy, and other resources to finding peaceful solutions to international conflicts.  We celebrate these role models to inspire other Americans to speak out against war and to work for peace.”  See “ World Peace: A First Step ” at  www.uspeacememorial.org/ WorldPeace.htm     ********

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 25, 2017 Steve Gonzales California Freedom Coalition steve@CalFreeCo.org California Approves Autonomy Initiative for  Signature Gathering San Jose, CA :  The Attorney General of California has released the circulating title and summary for Initiative 17-0005, California’s Future: A Path to Independence. The state’s assigned title and summary is as follows: CALIFORNIA AUTONOMY FROM FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. INITIATIVE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT AND STATUTE.  Repeals provision in California Constitution stating California is an inseparable part of the United States. Directs Governor, in consultation with those members of Congress who represent California, to negotiate continually greater autonomy from federal government, up to and including agreement establishing California as a fully independent country, provided voters agree to revise the California Constitution. Creates new state commission to research a

International Committee  for Peace, Justice and Dignity  ¡Constituent Assembly YES! Interference NO! P hoto: Bill Hackwell Statement from the International Committee for Peace, Justice and Dignity The U.S. State Department, the oligarchy and the Venezuelan right, together with the regional and European right have not let up in their attempt to destroy the enormous achievements accomplished by the Bolivarian Revolution of Venezuela and the Government of Nicolas Maduro.   The main objective that drives them, constantly and permanently, is to put into practice various methods of war in order to take control of the vast natural resources of the country, especially oil. Since Chavez, all those resources have been put in the hands and stewardship of the Venezuelan people.     It is the first time in two hundred years of history that this has happened, thanks to the emancipatory and anti-imperialist efforts of

July 23, 2017 Guest: Mimi Soltysik Topic: The Common Sense of Socialism  Emidio "Mimi" Soltysik (born October 30, 1974) is an American political activist for the Socialist Party USA . He was the party's nominee for President of the United States in the 2016 election . From October 2013 to October 2015, Soltysik served as National Co-Chair of the Socialist Party USA. Prior to that, he served as National Vice Chair from 2011 to 2013.  ***********************************    

CLICK IMAGE TO LISTEN TO THE INTERVIEW July 2017 On “Speaking Truth to Empire,” on KFCF 88.1 FM Free Speech Radio for Central California, Dan Yaseen interviews Steve Lendman, an author, a progressive blogger and an internet radio host. He writes on vital international and national topics, including war and peace, American imperialism, corporate dominance, political persecutions, and a range of other social, economic and political issues. His website is: www.stephenlendman.org Lendman

July 21, 2017 The first time I met Senator John McCain, I was still under the false impression that, even though he was a Republican, he was still slightly independent and not entirely reprehensible. The occasion was the now infamous meeting our family had with then president George Bush in 2004, about six weeks after Casey was killed in Iraq. Our family was invited for a “sit-down” with Bush at Ft. Lewis up near Seattle. The government was paying, so we agreed. We had some things we wanted to “chat” with him about, also. Along with about 16-17 other families in the same piteous situation, we cooled our jets for awhile in a waiting room at the base hospital. After a bit, we were ushered into a small curtained room to wait for 43. While we were waiting, the curtains parted and in walked McCain. I did mention to him that he had been a POW in another immoral war and I asked him why my son had to die. His response: “Well Cindy, if we don’t win in Iraq, then I am afraid

July 18, 2019 As we celebrate the Centennial of the revolution which brought workers to power in Russia, let us take this opportunity to examine what, if any, lessons we in the California independence movement can apply to our struggle. One lesson, drawn not only from the Russian Revolution, but from the American Revolution, the French Revolution, the revolutionary process underway in Venezuela, and many other instances, is that movements often end up quite different than when they first began.  The American Revolution started out as a struggle by the English American colonies to regain the autonomy taken from them by the Crown, backed by a Tory Parliament: only after the British government refused this demand did those colonies unite and declare their independence from Britain (this demand was also the motive for the first Declaration of California Independence from Mexico, made in 1836, the same year Texas was annexed by the US: the Bear Flag Revolt, wh

   CFC Open House in Berkeley The California Freedom Coalition has been busy. We have been highlighted in the news  and the initiative is very close to being approved by the state. We would like to invite you to an Open House in Berkeley . Well known peace activist, Cindy Sheehan will be in attendance.  Please join the California Freedom Coalition (CFC) for a bite to eat and drinks (heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served). The CFC is a non-profit formed to restore Californian's voting rights. CFC Board Members, including well known peace activist Cindy Sheehan, will be speaking on the CFC's progress and answer any questions you might have. Please visit our website for more information about the CFC: calfreeco.org . Please register here:  https://cfcopen-berk. eventbrite.com   REGISTER HERE     Register for Event

July 16, 2017 Guest: Luciana Bohne Topic: The Russian Revolution and Why it Matters Today This week, Cindy chats with professor Luciana Bohne about many fascinating topics: Her early years in post-WWII Yugoslavia The October Bolshevik Revolution in Russia The Soviet Union and Why it Dissolved Today's Neo-McCarthyism Check out the Professors new article at Counterpunch: Yemen: The War That Isn’t Happening Even as It’s Happening *************************************************************************** For more information on the Great October Revolution Check out the Series from the  Revolutionary Organization of Labor, USA Great October Socialist Revolution Series   ***********************************    

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July 9, 2017 Dear Friends/Supporters of Cindy Sheehan and The Soapbox, On July 10th, the single-minded campaigner for peace and social justice, our friend, Cindy Sheehan will turn 60 years old! The past few years have been a struggle for Cindy: taking care of her sister Dede Miller and mourning her death, but Cindy has managed to keep the Soapbox (weekly podcast, blog and clearing house for leftwing thought/action) and her vision of a peaceful and equitable world for all, alive. Currently, Cindy is on the board of directors for the California Freedom Coalition (working for California Independence from the USA); an original convener of the People's Congress of Resistance ; member of Hands off Syria Coalition in SF Bay Area; member of the State Central Committee of the California Peace and Freedom Party ; and host/executive producer of Cindy Sheehan's Soapbox . Cindy will also be a keynote speaker at a major anti-US Empire conference in Toronto and the state conf