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Why It’s Hard for Most People in the US to Talk About War
To create an antiwar culture, we must demand accountability, reparations and reconciliation for U.S. war crimes.
Biden’s Latest Middle East Airstrikes Give “More Fuel” to Conflict With Iran
The airstrikes come as the Biden administration holds indirect talks with Iran about reviving the Iranian nuclear deal.
Pop Culture Portrays Aerial Bombardment of Middle East as “Business as Usual”
By showing drone strikes as the “answer” to terrible dilemmas, popular culture legitimizes brutal warfare.
Senators Move to Repeal Some Presidential War Powers After Airstrikes in Syria
The bipartisan resolution comes as the February 25 bombing in Syria faces criticism from lawmakers and legal scholars.
If Biden Wants to Protect Troops, He Should Bring Them Home — Not Bomb Syria
Biden seems determined to continue the failed policies of his predecessors, regardless of their illegality.
Biden Jeopardizes Nuclear Talks With Iran by Bombing Militias in Syria
Rep. Ro Khanna says Biden’s recent airstrikes in Syria lacked legal authority: “This is not an ambiguous case.”
Biden’s Syria Airstrike Prompts Demands for Answers From Social Media, Lawmakers
Armed conflicts ethicist Adil Haque described the airstrike as “almost certainly” in violation of international law.
COVID-19 Is Exposing the Violence of US Foreign Policy as Virus Spreads
COVID-19 has begun to wreak its havoc in Iraq, Syria and Yemen – nations harmed by U.S. wars and economic sanctions.
As Turkey Bombs Syria, Activists Urge Trader Joe’s to Drop Turkish Goods
Turkey and its mercenaries are reportedly continuing to bomb the Kurdish Rojava region of Syria during the pandemic.
“War on Terror” Rhetoric Is Being Used to Justify the Killing of Syrians
Syria, Russia, Turkey and the U.S. are using language from UN security council resolutions to justify their bombings.