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Afghanistan

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See How We Live: The Traumatic Onslaught Against Civilians in Afghanistan
I'm generally an early riser at the home of the Afghan Peace Volunteers, but I'm seldom alone.

Dahr Jamail | James Mattis Is a War Criminal: I Experienced His Attack on Fallujah Firsthand
The selection of an unprosecuted war criminal for secretary of defense is an affront to the rule of international law.

The Anatomy of US Military Policy: An Interview With Andrew Bacevich
The US has a moral responsibility to work toward the abolition of nuclear weapons.

Veterans Against the War: 11 Perspectives on Ending US Imperialism
Veterans reflect on what it will take to end the US-led wars abroad.

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US vs. Russia in Syria: A Battle to Control the Truth
Russian media are serving up Putin's distorted version of the truth. But are US media doing any better with Obama?

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In Search of Healing in Afghanistan
This was not a typical festive "first world" outing, as its need and idea arose not from leisure, but from trauma.

Trump Is Wrong on NATO, but There’s Plenty Wrong With NATO Too
Trump's approach to NATO is repugnant, but that doesn't mean the alliance is without problems.

Seymour Hersh on White House Lies About bin Laden’s Death, Pakistan and the Syrian Civil War
Seymour Hersh casts a critical eye on the official White House narratives around bin Laden, Syria and the rest.

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William Rivers Pitt | The Invisible Man: George W. Bush and a Hole in History
Put the GOP's recent history in a bag and shake it, and what you get is Donald Trump. The party must blame itself.

Using Violence to Achieve Political Aims
Is it legitimate to use violence to achieve political aims? Officials in the Obama administration say no, but they do continually.