AltWeeklies Wire
'Embarrassing Don'new
New Air Force e-mails released by Sen. John McCain throw light on the Boeing 767 tanker scandal.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-30-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Taguba's Revenge?new
Sacramento Sgt. Marc Guzman accuses the Iraq-prison-scandal hero of threatening soldiers.
Sacramento News & Review |
Michael Pulley |
11-26-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Dead-Check in Fallujanew
The infamous video: A Marine stands over a wounded Arab sprawled on the floor of a mosque and shoots him in the head. What military officials are not saying is that the Marine's behavior conforms to training that is fairly standard in some units. It's called "dead-checking."
The Village Voice |
Evan Wright |
11-24-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Former Analyst Recalls Prior Morale Problems at the CIAnew
Then-CIA Director George H.W. Bush asked, "Anyone have anything they want me to talk to 'the Rock' about, since I'm headed to the White House?"
"The Rock" was then-Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. I sat there stunned. The director of the CIA irreverently referred to the vice president of the United States as "The Rock." I decided then and there that I liked this man.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Bob Barr |
11-24-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
For Activists, Fort Benning Protest Cures Post-Election Bluesnew
Peace activists could be forgiven for feeling depressed over the past few weeks. The battle for Fallujah has left dozens of Americans and hundreds of Iraqis dead. Another African nation -- in this case, Ivory Coast -- has devolved into chaos and bloodshed.
And then there was George W. Bush's victory three weeks ago.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Steve Fennessy |
11-24-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Insurgency Draws In Ordinary Iraqis Angered By Occupationnew
Interviews with Iraqis paint a picture of an insurgency fueled not only by foreign extremists and Saddam loyalists, but also by an intensely nationalist political agenda aimed at removing the U.S.-led occupation force and its allies.
Long Island Press |
Borzou Daragahi |
11-19-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
History Repeatingnew
Three Vietnam veterans talk about the war in Iraq and reflect on their experiences as soldiers. Watching the news connects them back to a far-away time and place that none of them has ever entirely left. Now they fear history is repeating itself.
Tucson Weekly |
Renée Downing |
11-11-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Standing By Our Mennew
Two wives in Jackson, Miss., speak out about why their husbands said no to the command in Iraq. They emotionally ask the world not to demonize the men for refusing a dangerous mission with insufficient gear and back-up.
Jackson Free Press |
Brett Potter |
10-29-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
On the Homefront, Soldiers' Families Cope, Hopenew
To some people, war is an intimate reality: It's the last thing they think about at night, the first thought that crosses their minds in the morning. They have a loved one serving as a soldier -- a cherished spouse or son or daughter living in a danger zone half a world away.
Illinois Times |
Dusty Rhodes |
10-22-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Playing the Draft Cardnew
Young people fear a call up. Should they? Brett Potter analyzes the likelihood of a draft.
Jackson Free Press |
Brett Potter |
10-14-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
The Killing Gamenew
For young men, first-person shooters are the hottest computer games around. That’s why the Army’s spent $10 million making one of its own. But there’s a catch. Big Brother gets to watch you play. The Army knows who the best video players are, and Uncle Sam could be calling on them soon.
Sacramento News & Review |
Gary Webb |
10-13-2004 |
War
The Army Wants Usnew
The Army's "Spirit of America" show ventures into a non-military town, and citizens' reaction hasn't been entirely positive.
Iraq Hits Home in Montananew
On August 13, Kalispell's Lance Cpl. Kane Funke became Montana's fourth casualty of the war in Iraq. Kane's public funeral last week showed small-town Montana what it looks like when war hits home.
Missoula Independent |
Mike Keefe-Feldman |
08-26-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Capitol Hill Talks about Reinstating the Draftnew
The prospect of nearly 67 million Americans--25 percent of the population--having conscription foisted upon them is curiously flying under the national radar. And this time around, the draft might include women.
Syracuse New Times |
Erica S. Brath, Walt Shepperd and Nathan Turk |
08-07-2004 |
War
Private Contractors Played Key Role in Abuse of Iraqi Prisonersnew
Among those involved in the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib were private contractors - who may never be accountable for their acts.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
A.C. Thompson and Pratap Chatterjee |
08-07-2004 |
War
