AltWeeklies Wire
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
Support Yourselves, Soldiers
Soldiers serving in Iraq want the antiwar movement to support them and bring them home -- but first they have to stand up to Bush.
Surge Protectors: Bush & Co. Are Lying to You Againnew
With the new report from General Petraeus, you can sniff the strong smell of desperation emanating from the administration and its apologists.
Philadelphia City Paper |
David Faris |
09-11-2007 |
War
'Army of None' Aims to Thwart Military Recruitersnew
Former Oakland City Council candidate Aimee Allison publishes an activist guidebook.
East Bay Express |
Kathleen Richards |
09-05-2007 |
War
Army Specialist Jaime Rodriguez Jr., 1987-2007new
A soldier comes home.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Chris Meagher |
08-13-2007 |
War
Baghdad: City of Fearnew
When paranoia isn't paranoia.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
08-07-2007 |
International
The Wounds of Warnew
Iraq's medical system has all but collapsed, leaving victims of violence in dire straits.
Boulder Weekly |
Pamela White |
08-06-2007 |
International
Pop Goes to Warnew
Tokens of normalcy in a surreal dystopia, music and movies are vital coping mechanisms for US servicepeople in Iraq, and often after they get home.
Boston Phoenix |
Mike Miliard |
07-27-2007 |
War
The Generals Should End the Warnew
Our military system is passing through a profound moral and legal crisis -- a commander who knowingly orders troops to participate in crimes against peace betrays himself or herself and those who serve under him or her.
San Francisco Bay Guardian |
Veterans for Peace |
07-26-2007 |
War
Heritage Study Claiming Rich, Educated Troops is Fantasy
In fact, the troops are poorer, less educated, and disproportionately African-American -- just as we thought all along.
Women in a Hostile Nation: Part 1new
The horrifying downward spiral of women's rights in Iraq.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-24-2007 |
International
Iraq Vet Fights for Housingnew
Spc. James Wilson and his wife, Heidi, have battled military and government bureaucracy in their fight for health care after James sustained a head injury in Iraq, leaving them in debt and without a home.
C-Ville Weekly |
Scott Weaver |
07-18-2007 |
War
This Iraqi Lifenew
The daily struggles of a war-torn nation.
New Haven Advocate |
Daniel Smith |
07-17-2007 |
International
Iraqi Labor Leaders Visit Milwaukeenew
They explained their opposition to the oil law and U.S. occupation.
Shepherd Express |
Lisa Kaiser |
07-16-2007 |
International
