Tag: Iraq Veterans Against the War
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How to pitch news outlets to cover your action
Download this post as a printable PDF To pitch a reporter or assignment editor about an action or event you’re planning is to call them up—typically after sending them a news release—and attempt to persuade them that they should come out (or send a reporter) and cover what you’re doing. A good pitch call is…
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Happy May Day! Who are your favorite working class heroes?
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6a1MKA3qv9g&w=640&h=390] Jason Moon of Iraq Veterans Against the War sings Working Class Hero for rallying Wisconsin workers. May Day is International Workers’ Day. Open thread: Who are the working class heroes who inspire you?
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Interview: Jose Vasquez on Antiwar Organizing & IVAW
originally published on September 30, 2010 Listen to the full interview with Jose Vasquez: http://www.google.com/reader/ui/3523697345-audio-player.swf?audioUrl=http://beyondthechoir.org/interviews/01_Jose_Vasquez.mp3 Jose Vasquez shares his journey from Army Staff Sergeant to Conscientious Objector to Executive Director of Iraq Veterans Against the War – and offers some reflections on organizing with veterans and GIs in today’s antiwar movement. To find out more…
Jonathan Matthew Smucker 