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War & Peace
How the Iraq War Was Sold
As George Bush and his national security team marched the US off to war in Iraq, they were aided by key news outlets, especially the neocon-dominated Washington Post.
The Longest War: Afghan People Face Fearful Future as American Troops Prepare to Exit the Ravaged Country
“The US may be pulling out most troops, but the conflict in Afghanistan continues, and so does the US debt to that nation.”
The Vietnam War Memorial in Vietnam Would Be 20 to 50 Times Larger Than Ours
Imagine if we could bridge the empathy gap that separates us from the Vietnamese and our war with them and against them.
Syrian Left Opposition Groups Propose Plan to End an Endless War
Omar Dahi: Israel and US want to weaken Assad but don't trust opposition to take power creating conditions for a perpetual civil war.
The Hagel Hearings: The Last Best Chance for the Truth About a Lost War and America’s War-Making Future
It's a shame we will be treated to the usual political theater.
The Choice of Guns Over Butter
The American political system continues to ignore President Eisenhoweru2019s dour warning about the Military-Industrial Complex; and the long-term consequences of this choice have been devastating to most U.S. citizens …
Finally: The UN Will Investigate Drone Strikes
The New York Times reports that the UN will finally investigate drone strikes.
Creating a Culture of Peace
We live in a culture of violence.
FBI Militant Informant Tells All
Bill Fulton, undercover FBI informant in the u201cAlaska Militia Trial,u201d gave a lengthy interview to The Mudflats about his role in the case.
Public Intellectuals Resisting Global Violence: An Interview With Brad Evans
Brad Evans, the founder and director of the online multimedia project called the Histories of Violence, speaks with Grace Pollock.