Breaking Cadence: Insights From a Modern-Day Conscientious Objector
You probably think that you would never join the military. Think again. Every year thousands of young Americans surprise family and friends, signing long, legally-binding contracts with an organization they know very little about. Many of them join to pay for college. But what happens when pride and optimism turn into regret and refusal to play a role in war? Hear perspectives about the military, the Iraq War and conscientious objection you have likely never heard before. Strong voices in the war against the war. More info on Breaking Cadence the podcast and Breaking Cadence the memoir at rosadelduca.com or https://books2read.com/breakingcadence
Breaking Cadence: Insights From a Modern-Day Conscientious Objector
Unconventional Combat: A Dialogue with Author Mike Messner
The author of Guys Like Me: Five Wars, Five Veterans for Peace has a new book out, focused on women and members of the LGBTQ2S community. It's called Unconventional Combat: Intersectional Action in the Veterans’ Peace Movement. What is "intersectional action" and why is it important? How does "situated knowledge" play a vital role in the next generation of activism? Listen in to find out.
Find out more about the book here:
https://www.unconventionalcombat.com/
Find out more about Michael Messner here:
http://www.michaelmessner.org/
If you would like a copy of Breaking Cadence: One Woman's War Against the War, at cost ($5), email me at breakingcadence@gmail.com