Afghanistan – Page 29 – People's World

Seeking time to plan for son, Army mother is arrested

November 16, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

For now, U.S. Army Specialist Alexis Hutchinson has not been forced to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving her 11-month-old son, Kamani, in foster care.

Obama, the Karzai brothers & the ghost of Najibullah

November 14, 2009 By Carl Bloice

In 1992 Afghan President Najibullah issued a warning. Unfortunately, it was rejected.

The invisible wounds of unjust wars

November 8, 2009 By Scott Marshall

The terrible mayhem and slaughter last week at Fort Hood Texas shocked us all. All of us feel deeply for the families, the loved ones and the friends of those who were hurt and killed.

Rethinking national security

November 2, 2009 By PW Editorial Board

Last week President Obama signed a military spending bill that begins to turn our nation in a new, better direction. But there is a long way to go.

Afghan situation murky after election runoff canceled

November 2, 2009 By Marilyn Bechtel

Incumbent President Hamid Karzai was declared the "elected president," even though the Aug. 20 elections were widely believed to be riddled with fraud.