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Today’s US-Iran Crisis Is Rooted in the Decision to Invade Iraq
President Trump's actions in the Middle East are, in part, consequences of the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq.
As Tensions With Iran Escalate, It Is Time to Challenge Empire in the Classroom
Schools must not continue spreading the ahistorical narratives of empire that promote endless wars.
The US Public Doesn’t Want War With Iran. The Senate Must Reaffirm That.
Congress must prevent Trump from escalating with Iran and find a pathway to peace through diplomacy.
Trump Has Embraced War Crimes as a Re-Election Strategy
Trump is using a war criminal to rally his base around the crudest notions of nationalism and power.
Noam Chomsky: US Is a Rogue State and Suleimani’s Assassination Confirms It
Trump's assassination of Suleimani is an act of reckless international terrorism, says Chomsky.
Trump Threatens War Crimes Against Iran. Congress Must Stop Him.
We must pressure our congressional representatives to put an end to Trump’s illegal war-making.
Trump Threatens Iraq With Sanctions “Like They’ve Never Seen Before”
The people of Iraq have seen devastating sanctions imposed by the U.S. before and the results were catastrophic.
Weapons Makers See Stocks Surge as Trump Moves Closer to War With Iran
Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin and Raytheon saw their stocks surge as investors sensed the growing likelihood of war.
Iraq’s Vote to Kick Out US Troops Reflects Growing Anti-Imperialist Movement
The rising violence between the U.S. and Iran inside Iraq threatens Iraqis' dreams of a better future.
An Eyewitness to the Horrors of the US “Forever Wars” Speaks Out
A co-founder of Voices for Creative Nonviolence reflects on her experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan.