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In 1994 [[Ramsey Clark]], [[Alice Walker]], Brian Becker, [[Teresa Gutierrez]], [[Quentin Young]], [[Gloria La Riva]], [[Paul Epstein]] and [[Kathy Durkin]] were signatories to an [[International Peace for Cuba Appeal]] letter. The appeal was an affiliate of the [[Workers World Party]] dominated [[International Action Center]]<ref>International Peace for Cuba Appeal - letter, Nov. 14, 1994</ref>. | In 1994 [[Ramsey Clark]], [[Alice Walker]], Brian Becker, [[Teresa Gutierrez]], [[Quentin Young]], [[Gloria La Riva]], [[Paul Epstein]] and [[Kathy Durkin]] were signatories to an [[International Peace for Cuba Appeal]] letter. The appeal was an affiliate of the [[Workers World Party]] dominated [[International Action Center]]<ref>International Peace for Cuba Appeal - letter, Nov. 14, 1994</ref>. | ||
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| + | While the U.S. prepares for war against Iraq, formerU.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark arrived in Iraq, August 2002, with a five-person fact-finding peace delegation. | ||
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| + | The delegation metwith high government officials, family members of people who were killed in the U.S. bombing of Basra August 26, and visitinghospitals and food distribution centers. The group is touring Basra at the site of yesterday's bombing raid that killed eight civilians. | ||
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| + | The purpose of this trip is to report on the latest effects of U.S.-led UN sanctions against the Iraqi civilian population, and to show solidarity with the people of Iraq who are facing the prospect of an imminent US war of aggression. Ramsey Clark is the | ||
| + | founder and chairperson of the U.S.-based [[International Action Center]], which has campaigned against the devastating economic sanctions on Iraq for the last decade. | ||
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| + | The delegation also included [[Mara Verheyden-Hilliard]], an attorney and co-founder of the [[Partnership for Civil Justice]], [[Johnnie Stevens]], co-director of the [[People's Video Network]], [[Kadouri al-Kaysi]], coordinator of the [[Committee in Solidarity with the Iraqi People]], and [[Brian Becker]], co-director of the [[International Action Center]].<ref>[http://www.casi.org.uk/discuss/2002/msg01266.html[casi] Anyone think we could get Donahue to air Ramsey Clark? | ||
| + | From: Lisa Thomas <wearingpurple@DELETETHISyahoo.com> Subject: [casi] Anyone think we could get Donahue to air Ramsey Clark? | ||
| + | Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:30:10 -0700 (PDT)]</ref> | ||
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==Workers World Party== | ==Workers World Party== | ||
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Template:TOCnestleft Brian Becker. is the National Coordinator of the ANSWER Coalition and a leader of the Party for Socialism and Liberation. Becker has been a central organizer of the mass anti-war demonstrations that have taken place in Washington, D.C. over the past decade. [1]
Peace for Cuba Appeal
In 1994 Ramsey Clark, Alice Walker, Brian Becker, Teresa Gutierrez, Quentin Young, Gloria La Riva, Paul Epstein and Kathy Durkin were signatories to an International Peace for Cuba Appeal letter. The appeal was an affiliate of the Workers World Party dominated International Action Center[2].
Delegation to Iraq
While the U.S. prepares for war against Iraq, formerU.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark arrived in Iraq, August 2002, with a five-person fact-finding peace delegation.
The delegation metwith high government officials, family members of people who were killed in the U.S. bombing of Basra August 26, and visitinghospitals and food distribution centers. The group is touring Basra at the site of yesterday's bombing raid that killed eight civilians.
The purpose of this trip is to report on the latest effects of U.S.-led UN sanctions against the Iraqi civilian population, and to show solidarity with the people of Iraq who are facing the prospect of an imminent US war of aggression. Ramsey Clark is the founder and chairperson of the U.S.-based International Action Center, which has campaigned against the devastating economic sanctions on Iraq for the last decade.
The delegation also included Mara Verheyden-Hilliard, an attorney and co-founder of the Partnership for Civil Justice, Johnnie Stevens, co-director of the People's Video Network, Kadouri al-Kaysi, coordinator of the Committee in Solidarity with the Iraqi People, and Brian Becker, co-director of the International Action Center.[3]
Workers World Party
In 2003, Brian Becker was a leading member of the Workers World Party[4]
National Conference on Socialism
The Party for Socialism and Liberation held a National Conference on Socialism, December 6-7, 2008 in Los Angeles, CA.
The Opening Plenary introduced conference participants to the Party for Socialism and Liberation, highlighting recent struggles and campaigns.
The Keynote Plenary featured;
- Gloria La Riva, PSL Presidential Candidate
- Eugene Puryear, Vice Presidential Candidate
- Brian Becker, member of the PSL's Political Committee.[5]
References
- ↑ ANSWER Coalition website, accessed November 17, 2010
- ↑ International Peace for Cuba Appeal - letter, Nov. 14, 1994
- ↑ [casi Anyone think we could get Donahue to air Ramsey Clark? From: Lisa Thomas <wearingpurple@DELETETHISyahoo.com> Subject: [casi] Anyone think we could get Donahue to air Ramsey Clark? Date: Mon, 26 Aug 2002 19:30:10 -0700 (PDT)]
- ↑ 2003 WWP conference speakers list
- ↑ PSL National Conference on Socialism, November 13-14, 2010 report, PSL website, accessed November 30, 2010