Defend Ellenora Johnson!
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Ellenora Johnson, 31, a U.S. Army medical supply clerk at the Presidio in Francisco, Calif., is facing court-martial for refusing orders to Saudi Arabia.
At a Feb. 13 press conference, Johnson explained that she refused orders because of her religious beliefs, her opposition to sexual discrimination against women in Saudi Arabia, and her opposition to war. Johnson has been in the army for 13 years. She stated that when she first joined up, her recruiter told her that she would never !
She is one of thousands of resisters who have acted according to their conscience, risking military prosecution and imprisonment. Support for Johnson is growing as Endorsers of her defense include: Wilson Riles, Jr., Oakland City Council; Terenc Hallinan, San Francisco Board of Supervisors; Maudelle Shirek, Berkeley City Council; James Ryder, president, Local 6, ILWU; Rev. Dorsey O. Blake, director, Center for Black Studies, Berkeley; and representatives from women's, peace, and religious organizations. Defend Ellenora Johnson! Drop the Charges! For more 16 SOCIALIST ACTION MARCH 1991 court-martial began on March 4.
sent to a war.
her court-martial date nears.
information, call (415) 465-2241. San Her