Peace
EDITORIAL: Safe skies? Not with nukes
September 14, 2007Ever since the Cold War ended, successive U.S. administrations have warned repeatedly about the dangers of unsecured nuclear weapons. But just before Labor Day an incident occurred which calls into question the kind of security the...
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Bottom line: occupation is the problem
September 14, 2007News Analysis Gen. David Petraeus’ testimony to Congress was long-awaited. Many moderate Republicans who claim to be uncomfortable with President Bush’s ongoing Iraq war policy insisted on waiting for Petraeus’ September report rather than making “rash”...
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U.S. war profiteers steal billions
September 7, 2007Government officials have admitted that American companies are paying millions of dollars in bribes to military officers to win billions in contracts for work in Iraq, according to numerous press reports last week. This is only...
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Town hall meeting calls on GOPs Kirk to oppose Iraq war
August 31, 2007NORTHBROOK, Ill. — A lively overflow town hall meeting in this suburban swing congressional district demanded Republican Rep. Mark Kirk “take a stand” with the nation’s majority and stop rubber-stamping the Bush administration’s Iraq war policy....
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Vets pledge fight for record-breaking peace
August 31, 2007ST. LOUIS — As the heat outside broke records, over 400 veterans and peace activists from across the country pledged to create “record-breaking peace” at the 22nd Annual Veterans for Peace National Convention, held here Aug....
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