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Chris Hedges on Obama’s Decision to Attack Syria and “Give Congress a Voice”
Chris Hedges and Paul Jay discuss President Obama's statement that he has decided to attack Syria and seek authorization from Congress ... Even though he says he doesn't need …
Getting Syria-ous About Peace Talks
Robert Parry: The only way to stop the bloodshed in Syria is to get the various sides into peace talks - and it is the US-supported rebels who won't …
Counterinsurgency Has Been Calamitous Doctrine for US
Col. Gian Gentile talks with Truthout about the myths surrounding the United States' reliance on a failed counterinsurgency policy.
Eleven Reasons Why We Should Not Attack Syria
Sarah van Gelder lists reasons why an attack against Syria will only cause political and social backlash against the US.
The Suffering Grasses: Remembering the Other Syria
Iara Lee's "The Suffering Grasses" beautifully captures Syrians explaining their struggle in their own words, giving a place of privilege to nonviolent activists.
Starting an Illegal War: Obama’s Impeachment Trap
President Obama, who began presidency with a Nobel Peace Prize may ironically end it with an illegal attack against Syria.
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People Begin to Flee Damascus
As the United States prepares to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles on military targets inside Syria, Syrians are preparing for a new phase of the conflict that has already left …
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An Appeal to General Dempsey on Syria
Despite warning of the dangers from any military strike on Syria, press reports indicate President Obama is still set on launching cruise missiles in the coming days, an action …
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President Obama Should Listen to US and UK Public: Don’t Strike Syria
President Obama's proposed
To Stop The Attack on Syria – Move Your Money
To all who oppose US/European military action against Syria: We have reached a moment when the United States and some of its European allies are threatening to rain more …