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Appeals Court Mulls Rule Mandating Disclosure of Conflict Minerals in US Electronics
Do consumers have the right to be made aware that their electronics contain conflict minerals?
The Syrian War and “Sectarianism“
Sectarian violence should be seen as the result of specific political and economic developments, rather than their cause.
Spirit of MLK Launches Worldwide Wave of Action
If we begin preparing now, a massive Spring offensive will lead to a Summer of transformation, a Fall of the empire and the birth of a new era.
Locked in Winter
The Chaman e Babrak refugee camp spills over the grounds of a large field formerly used for sporting events. Years ago, before the Taliban originally captured Kabul, some of …
Would as Many as 1 Million Be Alive if the Media Had Done Its Job
John Pilger: "Imagine if the lies of governments had been properly challenged and exposed as they secretly prepared to invade Iraq - perhaps a million people would be alive …
Does Tea Party Hero Mike Lee Really Want a War With Iran?
The American Israel Public Affairs Committee is boasting that they have captured 47 US senators, including Tea Party hero Mike Lee, for their war with Iran project, but have …
Afghan Street Children Beg for Change
Kabul, Afghanistan is ‘home’ to hundreds of thousands of children who have no home.
US Rushes Weapons to Iraq Amidst Bloody Sectarian Conflict Set Off by 2003 Invasion
A series of attacks in Iraq over Christmas left at least 42 people dead and dozens more wounded.
No Peace Through Military Strength: A response to Catherine Ashton’s “To Secure Peace, Be Ready for Battle”
We need to eradicate this skewed defense and security paradigm built upon the belief that peace and security should be pursued through military force.
Could We Make Opposition to Iran War Obligatory for Blue State Democrats?
Robert Naiman: It's not obvious that most blue state Democrats understand that support for new sanctions on Iran now will be scored as support for war.