Ground All Drones is a committee of Women Against Military Madness (WAMM) created to address the use of drones, particularly armed drones. Drones are developed worldwide, not only by the U.S. but by other nations as well. In the U.S.unarmed surveillance drones could be used to spy on citizens, a clear violation of our Fourth Amendment Rights. The current focus of this committee is on the use of weaponized drones.

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Anti-war leaders condemn U.S. drone strikes on Yemen

Minneapolis, MN
FightbackNews

Meredith Aby of the Twin Cities-based Anti-War Committee condemned the escalating wave of U.S. drone strikes in Yemen, stating, “There have been eight drone attacks in the past two weeks in Yemen which have killed more than 30 people. The U.S. is waging an undeclared war in Yemen and increasing the anger at the U.S. for its use of drones on civilians. It is particularly insulting to our sisters and brothers in the Muslim world that this escalation of drone strikes has corresponded with the end of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid. The president claims these drone strikes make us safer, when in fact they do the opposite. The people of Yemen see these attacks for what they are – acts of imperialism."

Joe Iosbaker, of the Anti-War Committee-Chicago, said of the drone strikes, “In May, President Obama told us that the U.S. use of drone warfare would be declining, but clearly that’s not happening. There is no real change in the Obama doctrine of drone war. According to the U.S., we can strike into any country at any time. This is the unlawful behavior of an imperialist country.”

Iosbaker and Aby are helping to organize the Midwest Action Against Drones (MAAD) scheduled for Sept. 29 - 30. 

Midwest Action Against Drones (MAAD)
Saturday & Sunday, September 28-29, 2013

End Drone Warfare Abroad and Spying at Home!
No Killer Drone for Boeing!
No New Wars on Iran and Syria!
Money for Jobs, Healthcare, and Education-NOT FOR WAR!
Join us at Millennium Park in Chicago on Saturday, September 28th at 3:00 for a rally and march to Boeing Headquarters! On September 29th, from 9:30 am -3:00 pm, we will have a conference featuring speakers & workshops from activists and organizers from across the Midwest region!

 Women Against Military Madness and Anti-War Committee are organizing vans to Chicago for this rally and conference.  Call WAMM 612.827.5364 or info@antiwarcommittee.org for more details.
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