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U.S. imperialism’s original sin in Afghanistan began in 1979, not on 9/11

September 10, 2021 By Ed Rampell

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 is observed, we also must pay attention to what led up to it back in 1979.

9/11 anniversary: How to measure 20 years of endless war?

September 10, 2021 By C.J. Atkins

Whether counted in lives lost, wars launched, or dollars spent, the post-9/11 period stands out for its waste in human and financial terms.

Taliban takeover is a win-win for U.S. imperialism

September 9, 2021 By Liz Payne

Natural resource grabbing and political destabilization of the region are the crux of U.S. medium-term ‘game’ in Afghanistan, argues Liz Payne.

Socialism in the mix as Haitians react to catastrophe

September 1, 2021 By W. T. Whitney, Jr.

Assassination, earthquake, foreign military intervention - Haitians have seen it all in only a matter of weeks.

Peru solidarity: Activists show support for Castillo at OAS headquarters in D.C.

September 1, 2021 By Xer’man Polaco

Keiko Fujimori, conservative candidate, claimed the elections were illegitimate, echoing extreme-right reactionaries like Donald Trump and Jeanine Áñez of Bolivia.