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Phyllis Rodriguez 2014: 9/11 Anniversary
Greg Rodriguez, pictured in 2000Phyllis and Orlando Rodriguez In the second of our interviews with 9/11 family members provided by Peaceful Tomorrows, we speak to Phyllis Rodriguez, who lost her…
Terry Greene 2014: 9/11 Anniversary
Terry lost her brother Don Freeman Greene on Flight 93. Don has since been hailed as a hero for attempting to wrest control of the plane of the hijackers in…
Attack Syria? Not in Our Son’s Name!
September 11, 2013 To the Editor: Why is our government arguing so forcefully to use cruise missiles against Syria? And why now, as the anniversary of the attacks killing nearly…
Military Justice: Secrecy Shrouds Guantanamo Hearings
by Mathieu von Rohr in Guantanamo The biggest terrorism trial in American history has yet to begin, but many are already questioning whether it can approach fairness. Aggressive surveillance tactics,…
I Am Haunted By the Other Gitmo. The One I Did Not See.
I just returned from a prison where only the detainees, a judge, prosecutors, defense lawyers, witnesses, a lottery selected press pool, a lottery selected group of NGOs, and 5 lottery…
What Happens to Justice in a Perpetual War?
By John Knefel June 25, 2013 4:45 PM ET I. Emma Barker-Lasar is 19 years old. She attends community college in central New Jersey and works part-time for minimum wage at…
“…these five men in spite of who they are deserve the fairest, most transparent and honest trial…”
September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows founding member, Rita Lasar, store is currently observing the pre-trial motions in Guantanamo and has shared her opinion with Miami Herald reporter, Carol Rosenberg:…
Letter to the Editor at The Boston Globe
Dear Editor, After the horrendous Boston Marathon tragedy it is necessary to challenge the rising atmosphere of hatred and intolerance. It is critical that voices of moderation are heard. While…
Move to Shutter Guantanamo Now
I had been hoping to hear from President Obama about the hunger strikes at Guantanamo Bay, which Friday reach their 100-day mark, and the barbaric forced feedings at the detention facility. So…
