AltWeeklies Wire
In Vermont, War-Tax Resistance Dies Hardnew
Five years into an unpopular war, the practice of withholding federal tax payments in protest isn't entirely dead.
Seven Days |
Mike Ives |
04-04-2008 |
War
Running Up a Tab in Iraqnew
The authors of The Three Trillion Dollar War: The True Cost of the Iraq Conflict react to the administration's dismissal of their findings.
Boston Phoenix |
Joseph E. Stiglitz and Linda J. Bilmes |
04-03-2008 |
War
The Fight Homenew
Iraq almost made Brandon Sword a statistic. It hasn't made him a quitter.
LEO Weekly |
Mat Herron |
04-01-2008 |
War
Against the War? Shun the Democrats & Push Peace Dealnew
Many of the most prominent antiwar voices say that if activists want to end the war, they should simply pick a candidate who is not John McCain and help them win. They can sort out the details after the Republicans are evicted from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. This is a serious strategic mistake.
NOW Magazine |
Naomi Klein and Jeremy Scahill |
03-28-2008 |
War
Mission Not Accomplishednew
On Sunday night, the 4,000th person died for a mistake.
Donna Shalala: Veterans Benefits System is Brokennew
The former secretary of the U.S. Department Health and Human Services says veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars won't get proper health care until the U.S. government updates and simplifies the bureaucracy strangling benefits and outpatient care.
The Battle for Benefitsnew
Inside the surge of veterans with PTSD.
Dig Boston |
Melissa Jeltsen |
03-27-2008 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Students for a Democratic Society Forge Their Own Pathnew

By taking the name SDS, the new generation of activists have refreshingly reinvigorated the radical spirit of their '60s counterparts. Yet, the SDS and its 240 chapters are also inheriting their predecessors' baggage: the ultimate failure to meet their goals.
Tags: sds, war & peace
Uncle Sam Wants YOU for the U.S. Army (Really Badly)new
As the Iraq War enters its sixth year, the U.S. Army has steadily lowered its recruiting standards to fill its ranks.
Crime & PTSDnew
Pending legislation would help veterans get treatment instead of prison time.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
03-26-2008 |
War
Veterans Are Killing Themselves in Record Numbersnew
But at the VA, not much has changed.
City Pages (Twin Cities) |
Beth Walton |
03-26-2008 |
War
Preston Wheeler's War Traumanew

He went to Iraq as a private contractor to make a fortune, but came home a wounded man.
The Texas Observer |
Patrick Michels |
03-26-2008 |
War
Military Tattoos in the Age of Iraqnew
There are four basic types of military tattoos, and tattoo artist Toby Fry says he can pick a fresh recruit from a veteran based on the type of tattoo he or she chooses.
The Texas Observer |
Michael May |
03-26-2008 |
War
Fighting for Peacenew
Vets have family in the antiwar movement.
Metro Times |
Sandra Svoboda |
03-25-2008 |
War
Letter to My Dead Colonelnew
I'm hurting that this war cost you your life. I really am. Which is why I'm writing to let you know how sorry I am over what happened to you over there. And to say I respect and stand with you, Colonel.
Weekly Alibi |
Alex E. Limkin |
03-25-2008 |
War