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Brian Williams’ White Lie – Another Look
Brian Williams' stories come at a time when the US public is addicted to militarism.
Unlike Chris Kyle, Here Is an American Sniper We Can Call “Hero”
Clint Eastwood's ‘American Sniper’ has us all in the iron sights.
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Student Privacy and Military Recruiting
During the last year or so about half of the states have enacted legislation aimed at protecting student privacy.
US Continues Restrictions on Guatemalan Aid
In December, the US Congress passed legislation that reconfigures the conditions of economic aid for development projects in Guatemala.
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Learning From “American Sniper“
“American Sniper” is a racist, militaristic movie. But it has much to teach us if we want to build a successful antiwar movement.
Fewer American Snipers, More American Workers and Builders
One thing we can do: American society should provide more jobs for young men that convey respect within masculine codes but which don't require donning a uniform and killing …
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US Army Special Forces Officially Recruit for “Mission for God“
A military recruiting poster displays bias toward Christianity.
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Hansel and Gretel at the Recruiter
With the chance of being sent into quagmires in Afghanistan, Iraq, Pakistan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, etc. on one hand, the likelihood of being sexually assaulted on the other - …
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The Kill Team Movie: Now on PBS
“Kill Team” is not just a video game anymore, not just the inevitable pairing of two of the most popular words in American English.