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Afghanistan
As US Troops Withdraw, Afghans Need Reparations Instead of More Drones
The U.S. owes reparations to the civilians of Afghanistan for 20 years of war and brutal impoverishment.
California Rent Forgiveness Shows It’s Possible to Shift Our National Priorities
Government -- local, state and federal -- can actually help us if we invest in people's lives instead of wars.
There’s Now a Glimmer of Hope That 20 Years of War in Afghanistan Might End
Even if Biden withdraws the troops by 9/11, thousands of private contractors will remain to defend corporate profits.
“Zero Troops” in Afghanistan by 9/11 Anniversary, Biden White House Says
It's unclear if the troop withdrawal being discussed includes hundreds of special ops forces that remain in the country.
We Need Diplomacy, Not War. Time to Ramp Up the Pressure on Biden.
We have no laurels to rest on with Mr. Biden in the White House.
Biden Should Stop Making Excuses — It’s Time to Leave Afghanistan
Imperialism and capitalism are keeping the U.S. in Afghanistan. It is time to leave.
Biden Wants More “Special Ops” in Afghanistan, Threatening to Prolong the War
Biden wants more Special Operations and drones, which could lead the Taliban to nullify their agreement and prolong war.
Far Right Militias Are Recruiting Vets. We Must Organize Against This Trend.
Veterans already primed with the military’s racist indoctrination make up 25 percent of all militia members in the U.S.
Guantánamo Prisoners Sent to UAE Risk Forced Expulsion, Secret Detention
Human rights observers are concerned by the role the United Arab Emirates is playing in facilitating U.S. abuses.
The US Chose Endless War Over Pandemic Preparedness. Now We See the Effects.
Spending trillions on the annual military budget has stolen money that could have been used for pandemic preparedness.