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Vet against war not coffee

Tully's chairman backs antiwar coffeehouse

By Sarah Kahne, Weekly Volcano

Coffee, music, computers, poetry readings, movie nights — it may seem like a rather innocuous gathering place for soldiers stationed at Fort Lewis. This coffeehouse, however, would cater to soldiers who are against the war in Iraq and seeking refuge from what organizers are touting as an unlawful occupation in the Middle East.  read more »

Make Coffee, Not War

Tully’s founder helps local vets start some “competition.”

By Nina Shapiro, Seattle Weekly

Tully's founder and chairman Tom O'Keefe is the kind of corporate bigwig who raises funds for safe charities like cystic fibrosis and juvenile diabetes--not the kind of guy you expect to jump into league with a bunch of peace activists.  read more »

Anti-war veterans plan coffeehouse near Fort Lewis

By Brent Champaco, Tacoma News Tribune

Seth Manzel took a pull from his cigarette, sipped his coffee and recalled some of the most haunting scenes from his one-year tour in Iraq.  read more »

Coffee Strong on Sound Focus

By Megan Sukys, KUOW 94.9 FM

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Coffeehouse by Fort Lewis would support veterans

'We're trying to reach out to soldiers'

By Carol Smith, Seattle P-I Reporter

A group of local veterans hopes to launch a coffeehouse near Fort Lewis where soldiers – both active-duty and out of the military – could brew both good java and good company.  read more »

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