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Healing From War: Thanking a Veteran for Her Service Is Not Enough
While psychological trauma is more commonly treated among veterans today, moral injuries are only beginning to be addressed.
William Rivers Pitt | Once Upon a Time, My Father Was a Soldier
In a number of ways, my father died in Vietnam. He just didn't know it.
Dean Baker | The Elites and the Rise of Donald Trump
It is worth considering what led to Trump's rise in the first place.
Congress Bows to the Chemical Lobby on Toxics Regulation
New legislation would make it harder for states and the EPA to regulate toxic chemicals in toys, building materials and clothing, but President Obama still has a chance to …
Two Men, Two Legs and Too Much Suffering: The Forgotten Vietnamese Victims
Two Vietnamese civilians did not die in the US conflict in their country, but they did lose parts of themselves.
Obama Promised Open Government, but Hasn’t Delivered Yet
From torture to campaign finance, the president can still order important transparency reforms — but there isn't much time.
Burn Pits: US Government Ignores 60,000 Suffering US War Vets
Vets are suffering from medical ailments associated with the open-air burn pits that were constructed on over 230 military bases.
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The EU Referendum Will Determine the UK’s Future
The European Union is much more than an economic entity; it promotes human rights, cultural diversity and more across Europe.
The Brazilian Coup and Washington’s “Rollback” in Latin America
Washington's Cold War never ended in Latin America.
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The Uses and Abuses of Political Party “Unity“
The call to unite and fight is popular, but concealed behind it are important political questions.