FOR’s John Lindsay-Poland authored a report, Honduras and the U.S. Military, that examined the increasing militarization by U.S. forces of that country as a means for military operations throughout Central America.

New York Times op-ed contributor and professor Dana Frank recently featured John’s work in a Times column on Jan. 26, writing:

“Since the coup the United States has maintained and in some areas increased military and police financing for Honduras and has been enlarging its military bases there, according to an analysis by the Fellowship of Reconciliation. Congress, though, has finally begun to push back.”

We encourage you to share FOR’s report on the U.S. military in Honduras as well as Prof. Frank’s op-ed.

Photo courtesy of 143rd Infantry Detachment, Texas Military Forces.

With the Occupy movement continuing to grow and transform in 2012, many local occupations have been shut down by police in confrontational situations that have sometimes turned violent. FOR has provided our Pact for Peaceful Witness to offer guidelines for nonviolent behavior and action during civi disobedience and protest situations.

Our national staff and local members have been involved in Occupy groups across the nation, and you will find regular commentaries and analysis on our blog about those experiences. We also reflect on the foundation of this growing movement and what’s ahead. And we invite you to please share your story!