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My husband, Dan, was a Vietnam vet who survived torture. Five years ago, Dan had a fatal heart attack & left me a mission, to stop torture as the law, policy & practice of the US, & to fight for accountability, For Dan.
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Diaries published: 158 (1277 days since last diary on Fri Mar 02, 2018 at 03:00 PM PST)
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Hello Friends,
As some of you might remember, I live with multiple disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. I have become a community activist by avocation, especially helping others who have disabilities and those who live in poverty.
I was just...
by Chacounne
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on Fri Mar 02, 2018 at 03:00 PM PST
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Hello Dear Kossacks,
As some of you know, my husband, Dan, was a US Vietnam vet who survived torture. Dan suffered from his injuries, both physical and psychological, for over thirty years ago, until his fatal heart attack June 12th of 2005....
by Chacounne
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on Tue Mar 28, 2017 at 07:33 AM PDT
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“I don’t give a damn what the President of the United States or anyone else wants to do.,,,We will not torture.”
These are the words of Senator John McCain at the annual Halifax International...
by Chacounne
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on Mon Jan 02, 2017 at 01:49 PM PST
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Hello Kossacks !
I will be heading to Washington, DC, in April, for this year's Ecumenical Advocacy Days conference, This is a gathering each year of about 1500 - 2000 people of faith to take
by Chacounne
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on Fri Jan 08, 2016 at 08:56 AM PST
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Cher Kossacks !
As some of you know, I spent last week in Washington, DC, lobbying on Capital Hill against long term solitary confinement, and in support of Albert Woodfox, the still imprisoned ...
by Chacounne
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on Thu Apr 23, 2015 at 11:21 AM PDT
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EDIT: A lovely and talented Kossack and her husband, who both work at the Library of Congress, have offered to host me :) I am thrilled and grateful. Thank you, everyone ! Love and Hugs, H
My Dear ...
by Chacounne
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on Wed Apr 01, 2015 at 07:59 AM PDT
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