SUBSCRIBE TO OUR FREE NEWSLETTER
Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.
5
#000000
#FFFFFF
To donate by check, phone, or other method, see our More Ways to Give page.
Daily news & progressive opinion—funded by the people, not the corporations—delivered straight to your inbox.
The US has been criticized for not widely reporting casualties of CIA drone strikes abroad. (Bonny Schoonakker/AFP)
The peace group CODEPINK and the legal advocacy organizations Reprieve and the Center for Constitutional Rights are hosting the first international drone summit in Washington, DC.
On Saturday, April 28, they are bringing together human rights advocates, robotics technology experts, lawyers, journalists and activists for a summit to inform the American public about the widespread and rapidly expanding deployment of both lethal and surveillance drones, including drone use in the United States. Participants will also have the opportunity to listen to the personal stories of Pakistani drone-strike victims. On Sunday, April 29 they will have a strategy session to network, discuss and plan advocacy efforts focused on various aspects of drones, including surveillance and targeted killings.
Â
* * *
Location: Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
8:00am-9:00am- Registration and Breakfast
9:00am-9:50am- Opening Session
Ethical and Political Issues of Drone Use and Targeted Killings
10:00am-11:15am
Speakers:
Legality and Transparency of Drones and Targeted Killings
11:30am-12:45pm
Speakers:
Victims, Compensation and Accountability
1:30pm-2:45pm
Speakers:
Domestic Drones, Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
3:00pm-4:15pm
Speakers:
International Convention on Drone Use
4:30pm-6:00pm
Speakers:
7:30pm-9:00pm- Closing Session
Donald Trump’s attacks on democracy, justice, and a free press are escalating — putting everything we stand for at risk. We believe a better world is possible, but we can’t get there without your support. Common Dreams stands apart. We answer only to you — our readers, activists, and changemakers — not to billionaires or corporations. Our independence allows us to cover the vital stories that others won’t, spotlighting movements for peace, equality, and human rights. Right now, our work faces unprecedented challenges. Misinformation is spreading, journalists are under attack, and financial pressures are mounting. As a reader-supported, nonprofit newsroom, your support is crucial to keep this journalism alive. Whatever you can give — $10, $25, or $100 — helps us stay strong and responsive when the world needs us most. Together, we’ll continue to build the independent, courageous journalism our movement relies on. Thank you for being part of this community. |
The peace group CODEPINK and the legal advocacy organizations Reprieve and the Center for Constitutional Rights are hosting the first international drone summit in Washington, DC.
On Saturday, April 28, they are bringing together human rights advocates, robotics technology experts, lawyers, journalists and activists for a summit to inform the American public about the widespread and rapidly expanding deployment of both lethal and surveillance drones, including drone use in the United States. Participants will also have the opportunity to listen to the personal stories of Pakistani drone-strike victims. On Sunday, April 29 they will have a strategy session to network, discuss and plan advocacy efforts focused on various aspects of drones, including surveillance and targeted killings.
Â
* * *
Location: Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
8:00am-9:00am- Registration and Breakfast
9:00am-9:50am- Opening Session
Ethical and Political Issues of Drone Use and Targeted Killings
10:00am-11:15am
Speakers:
Legality and Transparency of Drones and Targeted Killings
11:30am-12:45pm
Speakers:
Victims, Compensation and Accountability
1:30pm-2:45pm
Speakers:
Domestic Drones, Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
3:00pm-4:15pm
Speakers:
International Convention on Drone Use
4:30pm-6:00pm
Speakers:
7:30pm-9:00pm- Closing Session
The peace group CODEPINK and the legal advocacy organizations Reprieve and the Center for Constitutional Rights are hosting the first international drone summit in Washington, DC.
On Saturday, April 28, they are bringing together human rights advocates, robotics technology experts, lawyers, journalists and activists for a summit to inform the American public about the widespread and rapidly expanding deployment of both lethal and surveillance drones, including drone use in the United States. Participants will also have the opportunity to listen to the personal stories of Pakistani drone-strike victims. On Sunday, April 29 they will have a strategy session to network, discuss and plan advocacy efforts focused on various aspects of drones, including surveillance and targeted killings.
Â
* * *
Location: Mount Vernon Place United Methodist Church
900 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20001
8:00am-9:00am- Registration and Breakfast
9:00am-9:50am- Opening Session
Ethical and Political Issues of Drone Use and Targeted Killings
10:00am-11:15am
Speakers:
Legality and Transparency of Drones and Targeted Killings
11:30am-12:45pm
Speakers:
Victims, Compensation and Accountability
1:30pm-2:45pm
Speakers:
Domestic Drones, Surveillance and Privacy Concerns
3:00pm-4:15pm
Speakers:
International Convention on Drone Use
4:30pm-6:00pm
Speakers:
7:30pm-9:00pm- Closing Session