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Impacts of Militarism

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Whose Safety? Whose Security? Military Presence in Hawai'i

Many people believe that the presence of the U.S. military creates safety and security, and is in "our" interest. But who really benefits and who is harmed by U.S. military domination in Hawai'i, Puerto Rico, Okinawa, American Samoa, Guam, and other places in the United States and around the world? The Rainbow Revolutionaries describe many impacts of U.S. military presence in Hawai'i.

Rainbow Revolutionaries Challenge Role of Military in Hawai'i - Notes from an Occupied Territory (interview with three members of the Rainbow Revolutionaries LGBT youth group)

Robin Nussbaum of AFSC's Hawai'i Gay Liberation Program spoke with three members of the Rainbow Revolutionaries LGBTQ youth group about the impact of the military on Hawai'i. The three students are 15 years old.

Veterans Lose, War Spending Wins- For the military the priority is war, not human beings.

If you're considering military service because you've heard the military "takes care of its own," look at what's really happening to promised support and benefits for soldiers, veterans, and their families. When you hear "budget cuts," remember that phrase means funding cuts for human needs...

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