Press Conference to Oppose New AUMF

CODEPINK will hold a press conference opposing President Obama’s request for a new Authorization to Use Military Force (AUMF) and calling for non-military responses to the tragic situation in Syria and Iraq. Speakers include: Emily Yates, member of Iraq Veterans against the War; Jackie Cabasso, Exective Director of Western States Legal Foundation; Cat Brooks of ONYX/Black Power Network; Paul Cox of Veterans for Peace; Stephen McNeil of American Friends Services Committe; Janet Weil, CODEPINK staffer and military family member. Possible speaker from Congresswoman Barbara Lee’s office.