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Why I Interrupted Obama Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan

Posted by in For Our Members, Global Exchange News & Events, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, Stop Funding War, World News & Events on 8th May, 2012 | 4 Comments

ht_brennan_protester_nt_120Counterterrorism adviser John Brennan spoke at the Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington DC on April 30 to mark the one-year anniversary of the killing of Osama bin Laden. Global Exchange Co-founder Medea Benjamin stood up and in a calm voice, spoke out. Here’s what happened:
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The Government’s Warning to Bradley Manning and Others: “Tell on us, and we will put you behind bars for the rest of your life”

Posted by in Global Exchange Community, Global Exchange News & Events, Guest Posts, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, World News & Events on 30th April, 2012 | No Comments

Global Exchange board member Ann WrightThe following guest post by Col. Ann Wright (Ret.), a Global Exchange board member, who resigned from the State Department on March 19, 2003 in protest of the invasion of Iraq. Here she breaks down why the pre-trial hearings for alleged Wikileaks whistleblower US Army PFC Bradley Manning hold some lessons for us all.
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Guess Who is Accepting Bradley Manning’s Human Rights People’s Choice Award

Posted by in Featured, Global Exchange Community, Global Exchange News & Events, Human Rights, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights, World News & Events on 25th April, 2012 | No Comments

Human-Rights-Award-AccepterMay 10th is an evening you won’t want to miss! We’ll be shining a spotlight on 2012 Human Rights Award Honoree Annie Leonard and People’s Choice Winner PFC Bradley Manning, and this just in…Bradley Manning’s award will be accepted by special guest…
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Global Exchange Online Auction is Now Live: Bid On iPad, Paris Getaway and More!

Posted by in Featured, For Our Members, Global Exchange News & Events, Green Festivals, Human Rights, Peace, Democracy and Human Rights on 9th April, 2012 | 3 Comments

Auction-Take-ActionGlobal Exchange is proud to announce our first ever online auction, in advance of the 10th annual Human Rights Awards – a way for our supporters around the country to support our work by bidding on an amazing collection of items. There are some awesome items up for bid. Here are a few of my favorites:
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Attn 99 Year Olds! Green Economy Leadership Training Application Deadline Almost Here

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, Midwest Green Economy on 5th April, 2012 | 5 Comments

gelt5Want to participate in community-led projects focused on developing local green economy resources? Interested in learning to organize social entrepreneurship ventures? Between the ages of 18 and 99? Want to spend the summer in Highland Park, MI and meet like-minded people from across the country working for social justice while working with the local community? Then apply to GELT today!
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And the 2012 People’s Choice Winner is…

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events on 2nd April, 2012 | 3 Comments

Bradley ManningWith over 2,900 votes, the people have chosen PFC Bradley Manning as the 2012 People’s Choice Award winner. Global Exchange is proud to honor Bradley Manning, and we hope you’ll take a moment to read more about this year’s winner.
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Join the Spring of Sustainability!

Posted by in Building Positive Alternatives, Global Exchange News & Events on 24th March, 2012 | No Comments

SoS-100.100Five days a week, for three months, leaders from all walks of sustainable living – from green activism to green lifestyles – will share the latest insights and best solutions to help you make your home, workplace, and community sustainable so that our planet can THRIVE. Learn more and sign up for free!
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Busted for Busting Out at Bank of America

Posted by in Global Exchange News & Events, World News & Events on 13th March, 2012 | No Comments

Brian Moynihan and pink braMedea Benjamin shares her firsthand account of activists interrupting Bank Of America CEO Brian Moynihan’s Speech on March 8th. It’s an entertaining read!
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Open Call for Green Economy Leadership Training Participants

Posted by in Featured, Global Exchange News & Events, Midwest Green Economy on 9th March, 2012 | 4 Comments

The GELT house in Highland Park, MichiganWant to participate in community-led projects focused on developing local green economy resources? Interested in learning to organize social entrepreneurship ventures? Between the ages of 18 and 99? Want to spend the summer in Highland Park, MI and meet like-minded people from across the country working for social just while working with the local community? Then apply to GELT today.
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“What about Peace?” Art Contest Winner Announced Soon!

Posted by in Featured, Global Exchange News & Events, Stop Funding War, World News & Events on 7th March, 2012 | No Comments

The jury contemplatesThe “What About Peace?” youth art contest deadline has passed and the thought provoking question has been answered by over 700 young people – using the medium of photography, painting, graphic, poetry, short story and essay. The answers came from all over the country – Virginia, Minnesota, Nebraska, Arizona, California and far off countries including the Philippines. The winner will be announced soon. Find out when.
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