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online – U.S. Forever Wars: Shining A Light On The War Profiteers
October 18, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
U.S. Forever Wars: Shining A Light On The War Profiteers
Wed October 18 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm EDT
On The Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal
US weapons manufacturers play a pivotal role in Forever Wars causing immense suffering and destruction across the globe. Using their enormous resources, they propel U.S. foreign and military policy to enrich themselves. This webinar will discuss the causes and consequences of these war profiteers and how a People’s Tribunal is holding them accountable.
Presenters
Brad Wolf is a former lawyer, prosecutor, and Community College Dean. He is executive director of Peace Action Network of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and co-coordinator of the Merchants of Death War Crimes Tribunal. Brad writes for numerous publications and his forthcoming book on the writings of Philip Berrigan entitled A Ministry of Risk will be published by Fordham University Press in March 2024.
Norman Solomon is an American journalist, media critic, author and activist. His latest book, War Made Invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of Its Military Machine, was published by The New Press in June 2023. In a starred review, Kirkus Reviews called the book “a powerful, necessary indictment of efforts to disguise the human toll of American foreign policy.” Solomon’s dozen other books include War Made Easy: How Presidents and Pundits Keep Spinning Us to Death. The Los Angeles Times called the book “brutally persuasive” and “a must-read.” The newspaper’s reviewer added: “Solomon is a formidable thinker and activist.” Solomon is the founder of the Institute for Public Accuracy, a consortium of policy researchers and analysts, where he is the executive director. He is co-founder and director of the activist organization RootsAction.org, which now has upwards of 1 million online supporters.
Aisha Jumaan is the founder and president of Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation. The foundation aims to increase awareness among the US public and policymakers about the humanitarian crises underway in Yemen, support relief and reconstruction efforts, and facilitate campaigns to bring peace to the country. Aisha has over 35 years of experience in public health, including viral vaccine preventable diseases, cervical and breast cancer research, surveillance, maternal, child health and nutrition, and primary health care.