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Take Action: Iraq vet critically injured by police at Occupy Oakland

published by IVAW Admin on 10/26/11 3:34pm
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Scott Olsen, a Marine veteran who did two tours in Iraq, was hit by a police projectile during last night's brutal police crackdown of Occupy Oakland.  He is in serious but stable condition at an Oakland hospital.

WARNING: You may find this video clip disturbing:

Tell Oakland Mayor Jean Quan to investigate this incident and allow peaceful protests to continue. 

  • Click here to send her an email message
  • Call the Mayo's office: (510) 238-3141
  • Post a message on her Facebook page

Donate to Scott Olsen Fund

It's ironic that days after Obama's announcement of the end of the Iraq War, Scott faced a veritable war zone in the streets of Oakland last night.  He and other protesters were surrounded by explosions and smoke (tear gas) going off around him as people nearby carried him injured while yelling for a medic. This disturbing video of the incident shows how veterans are now fighting a war at home.

  • Watch additional video footage of the incident here.
  • Read this late-breaking article in the Bay Citizen by Aaron Glantz.
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Press Release: Afghanistan War Vets Call for Independent Investigation on 14th Anniversary of War

For Immediate Release: October 7, 2015 Contact: Matt Howard, Communications Director, IVAW: 415-819-6430 / 646-723-0989, mattwhoward@ivaw.org         Afghanistan War Vets Call for Independent Investigation on 14th...

In Support of Transgender Lives

Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW), in accordance with its policy on non-discrimination, fully supports the rights of transgender people and the right of gender determination. Furthermore, the policy will be implemented...

Fear, Guilt and Love: Reflections on the World Social Forum from a US Veteran

I’ve tried, pretty successfully, to live a life without too much fear. Growing up I didn’t follow the rules of stranger danger. I talked to everyone I met, picked up hitchhikers, went out to unfamiliar places alone, and I’...

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