www.NCStopTortureNow.org

Moazzam Begg, Former Gitmo Detainee Speaks at Duke Conference; (50 min)

Fri, 09 May 2008 13:33:51 GMT

May 3, 2008 - Duke University, Durham NC Report: "Waterboarding, Ghost Planes, and Guantánamo: Inside America's Secret War," A Conference and Strategy Session More than 50 people gathered to listen to Moazzam Begg, former Bagram and Guantánamo detainee and co-author of Enemy Combatant;

Chairman Conyers Subpoenas David Addington

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:13:36 GMT

....John Yoo, author of the infamous Bush “torture memo,” and former Attorney General John Ashcroft both agreed to testify at an upcoming hearing. And in a bold “we mean business” move, at a packed, standing-room only hearing, a House Judiciary subcommittee gave Judiciary Chairman John Conyers the power to issue a subpoena to David Addington, Vice President Cheney’s Chief of Staff.

Now, just hours ago, Judiciary Chairman John Conyers used that authority and issued Mr Addington a subpoena, compelling him to testify on June 26, at 10am.

More: http://www.aclu.org/safefree/general/35203prs20080507.html

Rights activists decry torture

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:51:51 GMT

Raleigh News and Observer, David Bracken, Staff Writer

DURHAM - The activists who attended Saturday's anti-torture conference at Duke University admit the challenge facing them is daunting.

How do they get the wider American public to engage on an issue that has become mired in partisan battles over the war in Iraq and the larger war on terrorism?

Full Article: http://www.newsobserver.com/news/story/1060302.html

Upcoming Conference at Duke - May 3

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:37:43 GMT

SAVE THE DATE - MAY 3

A conference Co-Sponsored by
NCSTN and Duke Human Rights Center

John Hope Franklin Center
Duke University
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

"Waterboarding, Ghost Planes, and Guantánamo:
Inside America's Secret War."
for more information:

www.ncstoptorturenow.org

NCSTN @ US Human Rights Network Conference

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 20:54:24 GMT

NCSTN is part of more exciting news as momentum builds...

Christina Cowger has been invited to represent NC STN at a workshop at the US Human Rights Network (USHRN) conference in Chicago on April 19. The other presenters are Steven Watt from ACLU and Maria LaHood from Center for Constitutional Rights, and they were eager to get NC STN’s work on display at this conference.

Link to the conference: http://www.ushrnetwork.org/conference_2008. The USHRN, which is based in Atlanta, has a broad perspective on human rights, encompassing Gulf Coast issues, prisons, immigration, housing, etc.

Our workshop is called “Using International Law in U.S. Courts.” The attorneys will talk about cases brought in U.S. courts attempting to enforce international law norms against government officials, both United States officials and foreign officials. Cowger will talk about the multi-faceted approach NCSTN has been using to build a grassroots statewide coalition with national and international alliances.

From the workshop blurb: ‘The panel hopes to facilitate a discussion among participants [on] how to address these obstacles, whether through litigation, legislation, organizing, or other strategies…. The panel hopes to incorporate the human rights framework by discussing the application of human rights norms in U.S. courts and how to challenge the practical reality that officials from powerful governments cannot be held to account for human rights violations, which also threatens to undermine respect for and enforcement of human rights globally. The panel relates to the USHRN Principles of Unity addressing anti-oppression because the cases addressed have been brought by the victims of the human rights violations, who are primarily Arab Muslim victims of a so-called “war on terror.”’

Images 4 U

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:47:23 GMT

Include in email, website, flyers, posters to promote awareness and events. T's and swag coming soon... :)

UNC Teams Up With NCSTN

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 13:23:28 GMT

Billy J Murray has been awarded a grant by UNC for her service learning course to work with NCSTN as a community partner. Ms. Murray will be teaching the course 3 times over the next 3-4 semesters beginning in the fall. We can't wait to meet her students.

Walk of Remembrance - Raw Footage

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:04:06 GMT

Fox TV Series '24' Spins Torture as Heroic

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:34:32 GMT

Torture has traditionally been associated with the bad guys, or the villians, or the "terrorists." Today, thanks in large part to Emmy and Golden Globe award winning shows like "24," torture is now being spun as an acceptable tool and practice for even the good guys and the heroes.

Apparently, Kiefer Sutherland as "Agent Jack Bauer" knows better than a large collection of top military brass, statesmen, humanitarian leaders, philosophers, law-makers, and statesmen who, throughout history, have steadfastly rebuked and indicted the practice of torture, first as ineffective, and second as a crime against humanity.

Nonetheless, Sutherland makes his case in the "24," that torture is more than just "A-O-K" for good guys too... forever tainting his legacy with a performance that is nothing less than complicit in an effort to justify disgusting and inhumane treatment of potentially innocent human beings.

Smithfield Peace Rally Speakers 10/27/07

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:16:38 GMT

Complete line up coming soon...

Andrew Wimmer

Jerry King

Moira O'neill and Ellen Biesack Speak

Rainbow ReSisters

Jimmy Massey

Citizens Award 2007

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 21:52:55 GMT

Congratulations NC Stop Torture Now - This year's recipient of the Independent Weekly Magazine Citizen's Award

http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A164369

VIDEO CONTEST WINNER!! $100 PRIZE

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:16:18 GMT

Congratulations to the winners! Great job capturing the energy & spirit of the 10/27/07 Action at Aero.

"You Can't Hide Torture"

Despite threats, harrassment, and attempts to disrupt the event, anti-torture peace activists hold a successful memorial service on 10/27/07 for torture victims. Peaceful Veterans, Faith Based Citizens, and True Patriots Hold Successful Non-violent Memorial Action at Aero Contractors.

Walk of Remembrance @ Aero Contractors 10/27/07

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 19:56:21 GMT

Aero Contractors, Smithfield NC October 27, 2007 - About 120 anti-torture protestors joined together for a "Walk of Remembrance" memorial for victims of torture. In groups of 8-10, participants quietly carried portraits of victims down the road to Aero's gates, where they were confronted by counter-protestors attempting to disrupt the event.

Walk of Remembrance @ Aero 10/27/07

These videos capture much of the confrontation and also the resistance of violence by the well-prepared anti-torture group.

"You Can't Hide Torture" - Video Contest Finalist

March through Smithfield NC 10/27/07

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:31:17 GMT

AntiWar and AntiTorture protestors march through downtown Smithfield NC in protest of the local company Aero Contractors that has served as a center of operations for extraordinary renditions in the US torture and interrogation program.

Smithfield Peace and Anti-Torture Rally and March 10/27/07

Uneditted Footage - Smithfield, NC Peace/Anti-Torture Rally 10/27/07

Press Conference - 10/26/07 Smithfield NC Ani-War Anti-Torture Rally

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:18:45 GMT

Press Conference held on 10/26/07 at the NC Legislative building to announce the upcoming AntiWar and AntiTorture Rally in Smithfield NC and Aero Contractors. Speakers include Christina Cowger, Walt Caison, Art Eccleston, Chuck Fager, Roger Ehrlich, and NC Senator Ellie Kinnaird.

Upcoming Event - October 27 Peace Rally

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:38:52 GMT

PEACE RALLY, VIGIL, MUSIC, SPEAKERS,

AND WALK OF REMEMBRANCE

SAT, OCT 27, 2007 Noon - 5pm - Smithfield, NC

For More Details, please go to

www.ncstoptorturenow.net

ALSO SEE VIDEO CONTEST NOTICE BELOW

AND PASS ON TO ANYONE INTERESTED!!

Photo Album: 1/11/08 - Raleigh Vigil

Sat, 12 Jan 2008 05:41:18 GMT

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Photo Album: Torture Taxis Spotted in Smithfield/Fayeteville

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:46:05 GMT

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Photo Album: Walk of Remembrance @ Aero 10/27/07

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:23:23 GMT

Walk of Remembrance @ Aero 10/27/07

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Photo Album: Actions and Vigils 2005-2007

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 16:14:54 GMT

Actions and Vigils 2005-2007

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Custom List: Cut Off Your Support of War and Torture

Fri, 09 May 2008 14:22:40 GMT

Cut Off Your Support of War and Torture

Payable to: NC Stop Torture Now
Send to: PO Box 50345 Raleigh, NC 27650-6345 Minimize Taxes by Donating!

Custom List: Headlines and Current News

Thu, 08 May 2008 12:03:41 GMT

Headlines and Current News

Custom List: Calendar

Fri, 02 May 2008 17:21:17 GMT

Calendar

May 3rd Conference at Duke University
Sponsored by Duke Human Rights Center

Book List: PROUD NC "TORTURE TAXI" HOSTS

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 03:54:30 GMT

PROUD NC "TORTURE TAXI" HOSTS

Dennis Mack
Clayton, NC Term Expires: March 31, 2010
Edwin Ray Hales
Clayton, NC Term Expires:March 31, 2008
Jimmy N. Massengill, Sr.
Benson, NC Term Espires: march 31, 2010
John H. Bullock Jr.
Clayton, NC Term Expires: March 31, 2008
Leonard S. Woodall
Smithfield, NC Term Expires: March 31, 2010

Custom List: Investigate Aero - Call these Reps Today!

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 21:01:59 GMT

Investigate Aero - Call these Reps Today!

Book List: Related Documentaries

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:08:42 GMT

Book List: Book List

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:57:12 GMT

Stephen Grey : Ghost Plane
"a short but essential history of rendition .. the chilling story of rendition and torture" ... The New York Review of Books.
Naomi Wolf: The End of America: Letter of Warning To A Young Patriot
A New York Times Bestseller! In authoritative research and documentation Wolf explains how events of the last six years parallel steps taken in the early years of the 20th century’s worst dictatorships such as Germany, Russia, China, and Chile.
Naomi Klein: The Shock Doctrine
Naomi Klein explodes the myth that the global free market triumphed democratically. Exposing the thinking, the money trail and the puppet strings behind the world-changing crises and wars of the last four decades, The Shock Doctrine is ...

Custom List: CRITICAL INFORMATION

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:01:39 GMT

CRITICAL INFORMATION

Why Americans should worry about secret prisons
40min Talk by Naomi Wolf, author of "The End of America: October 11, 2007 at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus.

www.NCStopTortureNow.org

Moazzam Begg, Former Gitmo Detainee Speaks at Duke Conference; (50 min)

Chairman Conyers Subpoenas David Addington

Rights activists decry torture

Upcoming Conference at Duke - May 3

SAVE THE DATE - MAY 3

A conference Co-Sponsored by NCSTN and Duke Human Rights Center

John Hope Franklin CenterDuke University10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

NCSTN @ US Human Rights Network Conference

Images 4 U

UNC Teams Up With NCSTN

Walk of Remembrance - Raw Footage

Fox TV Series '24' Spins Torture as Heroic

Smithfield Peace Rally Speakers 10/27/07

Citizens Award 2007

VIDEO CONTEST WINNER!! $100 PRIZE

Walk of Remembrance @ Aero Contractors 10/27/07

March through Smithfield NC 10/27/07

Press Conference - 10/26/07 Smithfield NC Ani-War Anti-Torture Rally

Upcoming Event - October 27 Peace Rally

Photo Album: 1/11/08 - Raleigh Vigil

Photo Album: Torture Taxis Spotted in Smithfield/Fayeteville

Photo Album: Walk of Remembrance @ Aero 10/27/07

Photo Album: Actions and Vigils 2005-2007

Custom List: Cut Off Your Support of War and Torture

Custom List: Headlines and Current News

Custom List: Calendar

Book List: PROUD NC "TORTURE TAXI" HOSTS

Custom List: Investigate Aero - Call these Reps Today!

Book List: Related Documentaries

Book List: Book List

Custom List: CRITICAL INFORMATION

A conference Co-Sponsored by
NCSTN and Duke Human Rights Center

John Hope Franklin Center
Duke University
10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.