Michael Siptroth, one of the four resisters who recently had mitigation hearings in Kitsap District Court on October 27th, wrote a formal statement, which he read to the judge. Michael provided us with a copy, which we’ve scanned to share with you here. With thanks to Michael and his colleagues for their dedication to the abolition of nuclear weapons, and a just, peaceful world. Click here if you would like to read the PDF version of Michael’s letter.watch Power Rangers film online now
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Eight Resisters Arraigned for August Action at Bangor
The eight resisters who were arrested for “trespassing” on the Bangor Trident base in August of this year had their initial day in US District Court yesterday. Magistrate Judge Karen L. Strombom presided over their arraignments. Earlier that morning supporters gathered to vigil in front of the courthouse, carrying “Abolish Nuclear Weapons” signs and handing out leaflets to the passersby.Watch movie online The Transporter Refueled (2015) Background: On August 10th the eight activists crossed the blue line onto Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, which represents the largest operational concentration of nuclear weapons in the US arsenal, in an act of nonviolent civil […]
READ MOREWhen Public Safety and “National Security” Clash
Editor’s Note: The following article published in the Kitsap Sun on October 24th highlights the continuing struggle to guarantee the public’s right to know of potential hazards to our communities, our homes and our families. The government (and in this case the Navy) regularly overreaches in invoking “national security” in withholding records that affect the safety and health of citizens living around government facilities – in this case the naval base with the largest operational concentration of nuclear weapons in the US arsenal, Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor. Glen Milner, who is at the forefront of Ground Zero’s lawsuit challenging the Navy’s grossly deficient […]
READ MORE“Being Arrested for Peace is an Honor”
Editor’s Note: Doug Mulholland, one of the participants in Ground Zero’s August blockade of the Bangor Trident submarine base, wrote the following report on his August experience, the subsequent court hearing and his thoughts on nonviolent civil resistance. With great thanks to all of the resisters willing to take an extra step (out into the road) for peace. *********************** Tuesday Oct 27th Brenda McMillan, Mack Johnson, Michael Siptroth and I went to Port Orchard and paid $25 traffic tickets for being pedestrians in the roadway at the Trident Base Trigger gate on August 10th. We did this act of […]
READ MOREJudge reduces fines for activists who blocked Bangor gate in August
Editor’s Note: Thanks to the Port Townsend Leader for the following story on yesterday’s hearings in Kitsap District Court where resisters, who were cited by the State Patrol at Ground Zero’s August vigil and nonviolent direct action, had mitigation hearings before a judge. Although not mentioned in this article, Mack Johnson and Michael Siptroth also appeared in court on October 28th and had their fines reduced. ***************** Kitsap judge reduces fines for PT residents who blocked Naval Base-Kitsap Bangor gate in August By Nicholas Johnson, Port Townsend Leader, October 28, 2015 Two Port Townsend residents who were cited in August […]
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