Molly Fair

Molly Fair
GI Coffeehouses
$15

This print was created for the Iraq Veterans Against the War/Justseeds print portfolio. I wanted to celebrate the tradition of GI Coffeehouses.

Text on the poster reads:
"The first GI coffeehouse, the UFO was established in 1967 near Ft. Jackson as a place for soldiers to gather and organize against the Vietnam War, disseminate counter-military information, enjoy entertainment, and provide support for one another. The coffeehouse movement grew throughout the 60s and 70s, but was met with military repression, and many were shut down.

Today's veterans have revived the coffeehouse tradition in order to build community and resistance. Since 2007, GI coffeehouses have started at Ft. Drum, NY (The Different Drummer), Norfolk, VA (Norfolk Offbase), Ft. Lewis (Coffee Strong), and Ft. Hood (Under the Hood). They have saved countless lives by providing information on GI rights, counseling and legal referrals, and a safe space to relax for veterans, service members, and their families.

12"x16"
(PLEASE SPECIFY IN YOUR ORDER WHAT COLOR YOU WANT)
3 color screen print on tan paper
4 color screen print on blue paper
signed/unnumbered