On February 28, the Trump administration, in partnership with the Zionist state of Israel, launched an illegal attack on Iran that has broadened to involve the region. Prior to the attack, Iran notified the United Nations that they would view all US assets in the area as legitimate targets for their defense. US military bases and hotels where troops were staying have been bombed. Now, the administration is threatening a ground invasion and is mobilizing Marine Expeditionary Units. Clearing the FOG speaks with Mike Prysner of the Center on Conscience and War about the large increase in military members seeking conscientious objector status. And we bring back a portion of an earlier interview with James Branum of the Military Law Task Force about other options for active military members.
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Mike Prysner, Executive Director of the Center on Conscience and War, a veteran of the Iraq War and a renowned anti-war organizer, brings over two decades of experience in advocacy, media, and direct support for service members navigating the complexities of military service and individual conscience. Prysner gained international recognition following his 2007 testimony at the Winter Soldier hearings, where his powerful denunciation of the occupation resonated with millions. Since then, he has remained a fixture in the peace movement, organizing fellow Iraq veterans and leading high-profile civil disobedience actions against the occupations of Iraq and Afghanistan. Beyond his activism in the streets, Prysner has been a pioneer in creating educational resources for active-duty personnel. In an era where military recruitment and influence have shifted heavily into digital spaces, Prysner’s expertise in new media is a strategic asset for CCW. His work on projects like the Eyes Left podcast and The Empire Files has already proven successful in reaching service members where they are. Under his leadership, the Center plans to modernize its outreach tools, bringing its more than 85-year legacy of advocacy to a broader, more diverse audience of young people and active-duty personnel.
