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Even the National Intelligence Director Admits Government Secrecy Is a Problem
Up to 90 percent of info is overclassified by the US. Whistleblowers alone can’t fix this systemic crisis of secrecy.
US Militarism Is a Leading Cause of the Climate Catastrophe
US military interventions are not just wars on people -- they’re also wars on the climate.
As Turkey Escalates Attacks in Iraq, Kurdish Journalists Are Becoming Targets
Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region is one of the most dangerous places for media workers, says Reporters Without Borders.
Survivors of 2005 Haditha Massacre in Iraq Are Still Waiting for Justice
The New Yorker has obtained and published 10 photos of a massacre in which US marines killed 24 Iraqi civilians.
The Pentagon Continues to Exonerate Itself of Harming Noncombatants
It has set aside just 0.00035 percent of its $849.8 billion projected budget to pay for civilian casualty claims.
Regional Response to Gaza Genocide Threatens Israeli Plan for Economic Dominance
Plans for a key Israeli transportation hub just suffered a major setback due to the regional blockades against Israel.
Task Force That Includes Iraq War Architects Unveils Post-War Plan for Gaza
The plan calls for the creation of a private governing entity and allows the hiring of Western mercenaries for security.
Iraq Condemns US for Drone Assassination of Militia Group Commander
Iraq officials warned that the US's repeated attacks are further inflaming regional tensions and risking civilian lives.
Kata’ib Hezbollah Militia Says It Will Stop Targeting US Forces in Iraq
The move could clear the way for the withdrawal of US soldiers more than two decades after the 2003 invasion.
Journalist: It’s “Most Dangerous Moment” for Middle East I’ve Seen in 20 Years
Military actions by various actors compound fears that Israel’s assault on Gaza is escalating into a regional war.