So begins the largest veteran and military family act of civil disobedience since the Iraq war began, occupying the Cannon building Rotunda - protesting yet another forever war with Iran which includes the genocide in Palestine, the ethnic cleansing in southern Lebanon, and the potential ground operation in Cuba. Whatever violence we do overseas always comes back home and every war fought by this government is a war on the working class, which is you... we're here until arrest or speaker Mike Johnson come out to answer for the dead and meet our demands.
If you're an active duty service member and do not wish to join the 5th US generation fighting in a senseless self-destructive war, immoral war for the rich, we will stand with you, there is a way out. Info below:
You can file as a conscientious objector and keep your benefits based off time in service. Please call the G.I Rights Hotline (1-877-447-4487) and visit center on conscience on war
The coalition includes members from: About Face, Veterans for Peace, Common defense, 5051 vets contingent, Military families speak out, and the Center on Conscience and War.
"Service members... don't make the same mistakes we did. Exercise your rights to get out now." - CCW Executive Director @MikePrysner arrested alongside 60+ veterans protesting Iran War today
on April 21, 2026, 6:41 am