Paul Simon
2008-11-15 14:37:55 UTC
This Veterans Day, U.S. Soldiers Say 'Stop the War'
By Benjamin Lewis, Brandon Neely, AlterNet
An open letter from war resisters calls for an end to the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan. Read more »
The New Gulf War Syndrome
By Nora Eisenberg, The Guardian
Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are in danger from toxic chemicals,
yet most don't know what they've been exposed to or where to get help.
Read more »
Could an Obama Presidency Dampen Enthusiasm for Jihad?
By Bramantyo Prijosusilo, New America Media
If Obama upholds democratic values abroad without double standards,
jihadi ideologues will have a much harder time recruiting. Read more »
Bush's Unauthorized Attack on Syria Killed Civilians; Dems Silent
By Stephen Zunes, AlterNet
By the time it was over, eight people had been killed, at least seven
of whom were civilians, including three children. Read more »
Iraq's Tribes Critical to Future Security
By Basel Abdulmajeed, Azzaman
With a new minister for tribal affairs, the Iraqi government is
increasingly relying on different tribes to maintain law and order.
Read more »
College Life in Baghdad: How Much Has it Improved?
By Naseer Al-Ily, Asharq Al-Awsat
As safety returns to some Baghdad universities, political and
religious influences are still pervasive. Read more »
Iraq Insurgents to Obama: "Withdraw Your Forces"
Middle East Online
In a taped message yet to be verified, insurgents called "unjust" wars
the "principal cause of the collapse of the economic giant." Read more
»
PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web
We Must Listen to Veterans Not Just Today, But on the Other 364
Days Too
By Kelly Dougherty, Iraq Veterans Against the War
It is fitting that our nation reserves a day to honor the sacrifice of
our soldiers, but we have fallen short of caring for our veterans.
Read more »
Faux New York Times Issue Inspires Hope, Declares Iraq War Over
By Justin Krebs, Open Left
Unlike the Onion which pokes at the truth with absurd headlines, this
clever parody wasn't so far-fetched. Read more »
On Iran and Obama, Battle Lines Being Drawn
By Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation
Everyone has an opinion on how Obama should respond to Ahmadinejad's
post-election overture. Read more »
Al Qaida Wants the U.S. to Escalate in Afghanistan
By Derrick Crowe, Brave New Films
Will the new president play into their hands? Read more »
By Benjamin Lewis, Brandon Neely, AlterNet
An open letter from war resisters calls for an end to the wars in Iraq
and Afghanistan. Read more »
The New Gulf War Syndrome
By Nora Eisenberg, The Guardian
Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan are in danger from toxic chemicals,
yet most don't know what they've been exposed to or where to get help.
Read more »
Could an Obama Presidency Dampen Enthusiasm for Jihad?
By Bramantyo Prijosusilo, New America Media
If Obama upholds democratic values abroad without double standards,
jihadi ideologues will have a much harder time recruiting. Read more »
Bush's Unauthorized Attack on Syria Killed Civilians; Dems Silent
By Stephen Zunes, AlterNet
By the time it was over, eight people had been killed, at least seven
of whom were civilians, including three children. Read more »
Iraq's Tribes Critical to Future Security
By Basel Abdulmajeed, Azzaman
With a new minister for tribal affairs, the Iraqi government is
increasingly relying on different tribes to maintain law and order.
Read more »
College Life in Baghdad: How Much Has it Improved?
By Naseer Al-Ily, Asharq Al-Awsat
As safety returns to some Baghdad universities, political and
religious influences are still pervasive. Read more »
Iraq Insurgents to Obama: "Withdraw Your Forces"
Middle East Online
In a taped message yet to be verified, insurgents called "unjust" wars
the "principal cause of the collapse of the economic giant." Read more
»
PEEK and Video: The hottest buzz and videos on the web
We Must Listen to Veterans Not Just Today, But on the Other 364
Days Too
By Kelly Dougherty, Iraq Veterans Against the War
It is fitting that our nation reserves a day to honor the sacrifice of
our soldiers, but we have fallen short of caring for our veterans.
Read more »
Faux New York Times Issue Inspires Hope, Declares Iraq War Over
By Justin Krebs, Open Left
Unlike the Onion which pokes at the truth with absurd headlines, this
clever parody wasn't so far-fetched. Read more »
On Iran and Obama, Battle Lines Being Drawn
By Robert Dreyfuss, The Nation
Everyone has an opinion on how Obama should respond to Ahmadinejad's
post-election overture. Read more »
Al Qaida Wants the U.S. to Escalate in Afghanistan
By Derrick Crowe, Brave New Films
Will the new president play into their hands? Read more »