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Obama’s Failure and Richard Perle’s Whitewashing of the Iraq War
Richard Perle's recent statements indicate intellectual degeneration of a group that had once promised a “new Middle East,” only to destabilize the region with violent consequences.
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Single Mothers Battle On in Former War Zone
Rajan and her son, only seven years old at the time, were among tens of thousands of Tamil civilians trapped in a narrow swath of land in between the …
“Incitement Starts at the Top”: After Arab Teen’s Murder, Israeli Government Accused of Fueling Hatred
The threat of an Israeli assault on the Gaza Strip comes amidst heavy unrest in the West Bank and in Arab towns inside Israel following the killings of a …
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Despite Crackdown, Palestinians Organize for Long-Term Peace
Last week, the Israeli military sent tanks and troop reinforcements to the border between Israel and the Gaza strip.
Twenty-First Century Energy Wars: Global Conflicts Are Fueled by the Desire for Oil
In a fossil-fuel world, control over oil and gas reserves is an essential component of national power.
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The New York Times Dishes More Ukraine Propaganda
The mainstream US media continues to sell the American people a one-sided storyline on the Ukraine crisis as the Kiev regime celebrates a key military victory at Slovyansk.
Flag Held Hostage… Circa 2003
This commentary was written in 2003, but has continued relevance that makes it a must-read for Independence Day.
The Risk of a Ukraine Bloodbath
Pressured by neocons and the mainstream U.S. media, the Obama administration is charting a dangerous course by seeking a military solution to Ukraine's political crisis.
Children’s Lives in the Balance: Is One Worth More Than Another?
Despite the tragedy of the crimes and the desperate desire to find the perpetrators, would civilized society countenance the widespread ransacking of property, imprisonment of hundreds and the death …
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Guys With Guns
The US government should be making it more difficult to sell weapons - at home as well as abroad.