Month: September 2011

The Fifth Commandment

By John Lindsay-Poland Thursday, September 22, 2011, 6:39pm by María Elvira Bonilla Although the struggle to recognize conscientious objectors and put an end to the Colombian military’s illegal recruitment practices, is gaining ground and visibility, these practices...

Respecting Students: Will the Army Obey the Law?

By Liza Smith Thursday, September 22, 2011, 6:41pm August 24. It was a routine recruitment appointment in Medellín, meaning that young men with a pre-assigned number showed up to resolve their military status. A number of them arrived with a certificate of exemption —...

The land you love

By Liza Smith  This is a picture of the land I love. It is a piece of land in Colorado where I’ve gone every summer for the last quarter-century — most of my life — and I would be devastated if it were taken away from me. In Colombia, many people also have a deep...