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Iraq War
The US Continues to Try to Suppress Details About Its Torture Programs
It’s time to end the ongoing “war on terror,” expose it for what it is, and make sure it never happens again.
A New Report Finds That the “War on Terror” Led to More Than 4.5 Million Deaths
Destruction of key infrastructure, including hospitals and other health care facilities, fueled mortality.
Iraqi Writers Reflect on US Invasion 20 Years Later
Sinan Antoon and Feurat Alani look back at how the unprovoked U.S. invasion devastated Iraq.
20 Years After Illegal US Invasion of Iraq, Its Architects Are Still Cashing In
Corporations and universities helped launder the reputation of war criminals who are still profiting from the invasion.
Biden Announces Support for Senate’s Iraq War Authorization Repeal
The AUMFs have long been used as justification for further military action even after the U.S.’s supposed withdrawal.
Barbara Lee, Katie Porter Will Run Competing Senate Bids in California
The news of Lee’s decision comes a day after Rep. Katie Porter announced her bid for the coveted seat.
Chomsky: 20 Years After Iraq War Vote, US Continues to Flout International Law
October 16 marks the 20th anniversary of the vote to authorize the war on Iraq, which killed more than 800,000 people.
As Iraq War Vote Anniversary Nears, Don’t Forget Who Was Responsible
Twenty years after the invasion of Iraq, we can’t let our political leaders rewrite history to erase their complicity.
“The Wind Knows Your Name”: Dahr Jamail on William Rivers Pitt
"In losing Will, we've lost a voice that is irreplaceable, and I've lost one of my heroes," writes Dahr Jamail.
Conflict Over Vet Bill Brings Renewed Attention to Military’s Toxic Legacies
The U.S. military has burned toxic waste in open pits at home and abroad for decades.