Editor’s Note: The United States Government continues to erect huge walls of secrecy (in the name National Security and its endless war on terror), preventing the public from (among other things) exercising our right to know about issues that affect our health and safety. Glen Milner has been a constant advocate for our right to know, and won a significant victory in the US Supreme Court in 2011 – Milner v. Department of the Navy. Milner had requested (through FOIA) explosives data and maps to determine the risk to neighbors of a Navy munitions storage depot in case of an accident involving explosives […]
READ MOREGround Zero Center Annual Letter
Editor’s Note: As we approach the end of 2015 and prepare to move into a new year, I invite you to read the annual Ground Zero letter that was sent to many supporters by postal mail at the end of November. It’s a wonderful summary of the events of the past year along with a glimpse of what’s to come in 2016. Best wishes to all, and hope to see you at Ground Zero in 2016. ****************** November 14, 2015 Dear Friends: This is our annual report of activities, and an appeal for funds for Ground Zero.trailer movie Nocturnal Animals 2016 […]
READ MOREMichael Siptroth’s Statement to the Judge
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
READ MOREEight 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 […]
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