Current Press Releases and Media Samples

January 7, 2006: The Case For Ending The Occupation of Ira": Speech delivered by Dr. Ron Kramer, Professor of Sociology, Western Michigan University, at the Town Hall Meeting held at KVCC Arcadia Commons Campus, 202 N. Rose Street, in downtown Kalamazoo.


Older Press Releases, Speeches, and Media Samples

March 19, 2004: Reflections on the War in Iraq: Past Lessons, Future Prospects and Present Commitments. Speech delivered by Dr. Ron Kramer, professor of sociology, Western Michigan University, at the “The World Still Says No To War” rally at the First Presbyterian Church, Kalamazoo, Michigan, March 20, 2004.

April 19, 2003: The New Reality of American Power. BBC. Different views of American foreign policy. US Power good for humankind? Or is US Power a reprisal of 19th century European colonialism? Go to site for full article from this mainstream media source.

April 16, 2003: Post-War Objectives in Iraq. Power and Interest News Report--available at Yellow Times. If U.S. plans go ahead as scheduled, the U.S. will be able to become a significant force in the Middle East, adding to its plethora of bases in the region, from Turkey to Saudi Arabia to Qatar. It will also lessen the chances of any one state that houses U.S. bases to prevent U.S. foreign policy. Go to full article for more.

April 11, 2003: Firstly, the war is not over...by BBC 4:15am. Anti-war marches go on. Anti-war protests have been well attended in London Anti-war demonstrations will continue despite the apparent successes of coalition forces in Iraq, protesters have vowed...People are terrified - and the Iraqis are terrified - that this will turn into the "new American century" the hawks in the US government are talking about. Go to site for full article.

April 11, 2003: Robert Fisk: Baghdad: the day after. Arson, anarchy, fear, hatred, hysteria, looting, revenge, savagery, suspicion and a suicide bombing.

April 9, 2003: NYC Indy Media. A Tale of Two Photos. Media Manipulation: The Story Behind the Tearing Down of Saddam Hussein Statue.

March 20, 2003: American Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee: Reasons for Opposing the Attack Against Iraq.

March 19, 2003: Streaming Audio News Report from "enemy combatant radio."

March 19, 2003: KNOW RESPONSE TO WAR ON IRAQ.

February 14, 2003: KNOW response to Weapons Inspections Report.