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War & Peace
Killing Civilians to Protect Civilians in Syria
A military intervention by the United States in Syria to punish the government would violate international law.
War With Syria and Its Repercussions
Instead of responsibly waiting for the UN chemical weapons team - which is already in Syria - to investigate the incident, the Obama administration has already stated that such …
The Fog of the Syrian Civil War
The use of chemical weapons by Assad is still in question, and instead of focusing on military intervention, the US should be supporting a negotiated peace between both sides
President Obama, Don’t Strike Syria Without Congressional Approval
The Constitution and the War Powers Resolution both say that absent an attack on the United States, Congress must approve military action before it takes place. If Congress doesn't …
Oiling the War Machinery, From Oslo to Heathrow to Washington
Normalizing endless war and shameless surveillance, Uncle Sam and Big Brother are no longer just close. They-re the same, with a vast global reach.
Why an Iraqi Single Mom Is Suing George W. Bush for War Crimes
Why an Iraqi single mom and a tech lawyer think they can prove the Iraq War was a crime of aggression under US law.
Norman Solomon: The Nobel Peace Prize Needs Manning
Solomon discusses his delivery of 100,000 signatures to the Nobel Committee urging that the award go to Manning.
Who Needs a Peace Process When You Can Have a Prawer Plan?
The Prawer Plan is an Israeli plan that would resettle up to 70,000 Palestinians into government-regulated cities.
Scorched Earth: The Legacy of Agent Orange
Making contact takes a look at the legacy of Agent Orange, combat, chemicals, and corporations.
Yemenis Call US Drone Strikes an Overreaction to Al Qaida Threat
“ Al Qaida is getting more attention now than they would have even if they carried out an attack,” claims one political analyst speaking on the impact of Drone …