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War & Peace
As a Military Spouse, I’m Trying to Bear Witness to the Costs of War
U.S. wars, while fought thousands of miles away, hit far closer to home than we like to think.
Pope Francis Calls Nuclear Weapons Immoral as Catholic Activists Face Jail
The activists were recently convicted of three felony counts and a misdemeanor charge.
Intensified US Sanctions Bolster Iran’s Hardliners and Fuel Angry Protests
At least 12 Iranian protesters have been killed while demonstrating in response to rising gasoline prices.
50 Years of US Arms Sales Have Had Severe and Lasting Impact on Middle East
Most Americans oppose runaway arms trading. Will our government change course?
The US Military Is Poisoning Okinawa
Okinawan authorities are failing to hold the U.S. military accountable for covering up PFAS contamination.
Trump Met With Turkey’s Dictator to Distract From Impeachment
President Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip ErdoÄŸan agreed on little besides each other.
Biden’s Support of Iraq War Shows How He Would Run the White House
Biden's vote to invade Iraq was no “mistake,” but an indication of his contempt for international law.
Veterans Must Also Heal From Moral Injury After War
Healing from the moral gravity of the war experience requires more than a treatment for “mental illness.”
As a Veteran, I Refuse to Celebrate War
Let us reclaim Veterans Day, call it Armistice Day, and honor those who struggle for justice and peace.
In Discussing “Withdrawals,” Don’t Forget US’s Vast Military Base Empire
There will actually be a net gain in U.S. troops in the Middle East at this moment of supposed reduction.