AltWeeklies Wire
Arms Expert Scott Ritter Says the U.S. Plans to Attack Irannew
With each passing week, it seems there are more stories raising the specter of George Bush turning Afghanistan and Iraq into a bloody trifecta and attacking Iran. We talk to former UN arms inspector Scott Ritter whose book Target Iran warns of impending war.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette and W. Kim Heron |
11-29-2007 |
War
We Can't Call Ourselves Peacekeepers if We Reject Soldiers of Peacenew
The Supreme Court of Canada has recently refused to hear refugee appeals from two brave American warriors, Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey, two of dozens of gutsy soldiers who have headed here rather than follow orders to attack Iraq.
NOW Magazine |
Michael Hollett |
11-26-2007 |
War
Welcome Aboard Blackwater Airlinesnew
After a deadly crash, one Washington family tries to bring the notorious military contractor to account.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-21-2007 |
War
Tags: Blackwater, war & peace
The Talking Woundednew
Vietnam survivors offer some friendly, if heavy, advice to today's soldiers.
Colorado Springs Independent |
J. Adrian Stanley |
11-20-2007 |
War
Some Connecticut Vets Are Falling Between the Cracksnew
If you see an article in your hometown paper welcoming back a local soldier, would you mind calling the Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs? The department might not know he or she is home.
New Haven Advocate |
Nick Keppler |
11-20-2007 |
War
Dropkick Husseinsnew
A couple of Boston GIs go step-dancing on Saddam's grave.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
11-15-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
A Stand Against Silencenew
The American Legion banned Veterans for Peace from marching in Boston's Veteran's Day parade this year, but the guys showed up anyway. So did the cops.
Boston Phoenix |
Neely Steinberg |
11-15-2007 |
War
Tags: war & peace
A Marine Returnsnew
Corporal Seth Reil talks about his service -- and how even the military dogs are suffering from PTSD.
San Diego CityBeat |
Edwin Decker |
11-14-2007 |
War
A New Lifeline for Iraqi Interpretersnew
An army captain's new nonprofit foundation pressures the U.S. government to do more for Iraqi interpreters who have worked with Americans in the war-torn nation.
Willamette Week |
Beth Slovic |
11-07-2007 |
War
Young Iraq War Vets Share Their Experiencesnew
To get an idea of what it's like to return to the U.S. after being in a war zone, we spent an evening at a VFW Hall, where several young vets shared their stories over wings and beers.
Charleston City Paper |
Stratton Lawrence |
11-07-2007 |
War
A Weather Underground Leader on the Anti-War Movement, Then & Nownew
He's 60 now and has renounced violence, but former Weathermen leader Mark Rudd is still a major critic of war and a major supporter of mass mobilizations that create change.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
11-06-2007 |
War
Portlanders Bus to Seattle for Anti-War Demonew
Very few people in their mid-20s or 30s came out to protest -- and several of those who did acknowledged that their cynicism and hopelessness was cemented by the failure of the huge, ultimately futile demonstrations that happened before the war.
The Portland Mercury |
Jennifer Furniss |
11-01-2007 |
War
Blackwater Isn't the Only Security Contractor With Something to Hidenew
A Denver court case reveals dirty trade secrets from the business of the Iraq War.
The Cost of Warnew
Governing is, at its simplest level, about prioritizing. Every dollar spent on the Mesopotamian civil war could be spent here. Here's a look at what some of that war money could buy.
Orlando Weekly |
Jeffrey C. Billman |
10-25-2007 |
War
Why Ship Out in the Middle of This War?new
Some of the military's newest recruits talk about their decision to enroll.
Washington City Paper |
Jason Cherkis |
10-25-2007 |
War
