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The Grilling that Brennan Deserves
As Obamau2019s national security nominees reach the Senate, CIA Director-designee John Brennan has more to explain about his work over the past decade on the terror waru2019s u201cdark side.

Drones Kill Kids: Protesting in Hawaii Obama’s Drone Program
Despite a slight decrease in civilian casualties from drone attacks, citizens in Pakistan have declared the US and President Obama as their biggest threat.

PTSD: The Soldier’s Private War
Treatment possibilities are many, but one advocate says soldiers face many obstacles to getting help.

Chuck Hagel Faces Tough Confirmation from Senate Hawks for Rejecting Party Line on Israel, Iran
A Vietnam War veteran and three-term member of the Senate, Hagel has faced criticism from right-wing foes over his positions on Israel and dealing with Iran

Supporting Non-Violence in Syria
As tensions rise in Syria, historical conflicts like the South African Apartheid has taught us that non violence is always an option.

“So Many People Died:” The American System of Suffering, 1965-2014
From Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, one common thread through all US military endeavors is the backlash and suffering of civilians caught in the cross fires.

Those Who Say “I Support the Troops” Should Just Stop, Out of Respect for the Troops
Michael Moore: I don't support the troops, America, and neither do you.

Obama Needs Hagel in the Pentagon
If elected, this Former senator would be the only Secretary of Defense in 30 years with actual combat experience.

Tom Hayden on Drones
Tom Hayden looks at the questionable legal backing and strategic justifications for the US drone assassination program.

Drone Strikes Are Causing Child Casualties
While US drone warfare is a tragedy for all, given recent events in Connecticut the reality that 178 children have been killed in drone attacks in Pakistan and Yemen …