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James Mattis Calls for US Military to Be More Lethal at Defense Secretary Confirmation Hearing
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, retired General James “Mad Dog” Mattis, testified Thursday at his confirmation hearing.
Signs of Hope in Desperate Times
In Iraq, refugees and volunteers speak about desperation, survival and hope.
“Ramshackle” Battle to Retake Mosul From ISIS Led by US Despite Obama Vow Against Boots on Ground
The fight to retake the last stronghold of the self-proclaimed Islamic State in Iraq has entered its third day with a US-led coalition force.
Lessons From the 2006 Midterms: Will Democrats Disappoint Again?
Unlike in 2006, grassroots groups today have more power to hold Democrats accountable for their election promises.
Fifteen Years After 9/11, Perpetual “War on Terror” Continues Unabated
Thirteen years after the illegal wars were started, the Bush war criminals have still not been brought to justice.
Iraqi Woman Uses Chilcot Report in War Crimes Lawsuit Against George W. Bush
The Chilcot Report leaves little doubt that Team Bush-Cheney committed an illegal crime of aggression against Iraq.
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War Not Over: US Occupation Is Still Poisoning Iraq’s Children
Environmental toxicology report ties elevated levels of lead in children to bombings and ammunition.
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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.
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From World War II to Iraq: Captain Khan and the Citizen Soldier
As we rightly denounce Trump's attacks on the Khans, we can't forget Clinton backed the war that took Humayun's life.
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Me Tarzan, You Adam: How I Met the Ghosts of My Own Work in a Local Multiplex
All I ask is that Tarzan teach me to swing from a vine, and let me pick the next battle to win.