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Why I Respond When My Name is Called
Posted on September 22, 2026 Leave a Comment
In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Rieb ne. Teseny September 22, 1943 – January 20, 1982 When I was thirteen with a sketch pad in my lap, I could go to a deep place where no one could see me. I drew Ziggy awakening to actionable change; Snoopy leaving the doghouse, shouldering his comforts in a […]
ONE SINGLE DAY – 2
Posted on September 11, 2026 4 Comments
One single dayin the month of Septemberchanged our lives in a waywe will always remember.As the bright morning sunlit heaven’s blue with gracea mosaic of peoplehustled a Tuesday’s pace.With briefcase in handhe bid us Good dayhe ran for the busin his usual way.His back the last sightas he raced up the streethe had somewhere to […]
NEVER FORGET THE VICTIMS OF STATE-SPONSORED TERRORISM
Posted on August 16, 2026 1 Comment
As we approach the 25th anniversary of 9/11, there’s a simple way to help the families who are still fighting for justice. H.R. 9795 keeps the USVSST Fund stable so tens of thousands of American victims of terrorism and their families aren’t left behind in Executive deal making. Supporting it takes only a few seconds. […]
ACTION CALL TO ALL AMERICANS
Posted on August 12, 2026 Leave a Comment
actionbutton.nationbuilder.com/share/SPK-QEhCR0Y= Every American victim of terrorism must be paid the judgements awarded them by Congress before President Trump lifts sanctions and returns funds to Iran–ending four decades of designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Join American victims of terrorism by helping with the passage of H.R. 9795- “Never Forget the Victims of Terrorism USSVST […]
Representatives Join Coalition of Survivors and Victim Families in A Bipartisan Effort To Secure Justice for Victims of Iran State Sponsored Terrorism
Posted on July 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
American Victims of State-Sponsored Terrorism United (AVSTU) will come together to hold a press conference and hold meetings with legislators on Capitol Hill, Washington D.C. AVSTU is a coalition representing more than 20,000 American victims of state-sponsored terrorism. On July 21-22, I will stand with a coalition of survivors and family members whose lives were […]
MEET WITH PROSECUTION IN THE CASE OF THE U.S. vs. KSM
Posted on June 19, 2026 Leave a Comment
Get updated on the Military Commissions case of the 9/11 detainees at Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Opportunity for engagement and to ask questions. When: July 22 Where: Virtual / In-Person in Washington D.C. RSVP: July 10 Contact to Register: osd.pentagon.omc.list.vwap@mail.mil
THE ART OF THE DEAL RIPS JUSTICE FROM 9/11 VICTIMS
Posted on June 18, 2026 Leave a Comment
The United States is supplying terrorism victim blood money to a military regime promoting the growth of terrorism. 9/11 justice must not be undone!
U.S. v. KSM, et. al. Notification
Posted on January 24, 2026 Leave a Comment
Dear Survivors & Families, We write to inform you regarding the recent developments in United States v. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad, et. al. As you know, there has been continuing litigation regarding pre-trial agreements related to three of the five accused. Earlier this month our office notified you that the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals […]
LARK ASCENDING
Posted on October 31, 2025 Leave a Comment
I stand in the opening of the garage in my home in Vermont, chucking balls for the border collie to chase. The yard is veiled under a heavy blanket of leaves, the amber and bittersweet tinge of fall’s bruising. I’m wearing winter fleece under my rain jacket. The dog doesn’t care about the cold or […]
