Iraq
A veteran reflects on the left and the peace movement
November 27, 2009The left has done a poor job of speaking to veterans, and that's unfortunate.
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World Notes: Australia, Kenya, Dominican Republic, France, Iraq, Jordan, Cuba
November 12, 2009Iraq, Jordan: Water shortages weigh heavily Southern Iraq is so short of drinking water, according to Azzaman News, that the government has prevailed upon Iran to supply fresh water via tanker ships.
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The invisible wounds of unjust wars
November 8, 2009The 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.
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Rethinking national security
November 2, 2009Last 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.
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Iraq blast targets government, elections
October 26, 2009Yesterday's attacks on Iraqi government buildings were widely blamed on remnants of the Saddam Hussein regime and other elements seeking to destabilize the country.
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