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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.
Read moreNext steps in Afghanistan
November 19, 2009One of the Obama administration's most important actions has been its decision to thoroughly review U.S. objectives, goals and strategy in Afghanistan.
Read moreCapitalism, socialism, democracy and other letters to the editor
November 5, 2009Michael Moore's film on capitalism shows how very limited democracy is under capitalism.
Read moreUN Gaza report becomes political football
November 4, 2009The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution opposing any "endorsement or further consideration" of the UN Goldstone report, but the action is unlikely to have long-term significance.
Read moreRethinking 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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