Art as Resistance

"Throughout history, culture and art have always been the celebration of freedom under oppression."

Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have tough truths to tell, and it has been well demonstrated that the establishment media does not want to broadcast these. Given the lack of an outlet for anti-war voices in the corporate media, many contemporary veterans and active-duty soldiers have embraced the arts as a tool for resistance, communication and healing. They have made use of a wide range of visual and performing arts - through theater, poetry, ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Dwight Rousu - Sep 7, 2009 - 11:20 PM PDT
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by Dwight Rousu - Sep. 7, 2009

In writing about veterans dealing with atrocities and guilt from the invasion and occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan, Dahr Jamail creates a moving story himself. The reckless disregard of the personal effects of war on the part of the mainstream press finds a counterpoint here.

Recommended reading. Afghanistan lingers...

On the second day of that workshop, Cameron assembled a group of veterans and began making paper of the uniform he wore during the occupation by shredding, beating, and ... More »

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